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Description
S1: EVOLIUMTM Base Station Subsystem architecture S2: Base Station Controller description S3: Transcoder description
S4: Base Transceiver Station description: Alcatel 9100, Micro BTS Alcatel 910 and EVOLIUM BTS Evolution S5: Alcatel 935 MFS description
S6: BSS Interfaces description S7: Operation and Maintenance principles
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Program:
Functions Architecture Telecom Cell
features
Types
Network SubSystem
Mobile Stations
The very first aim of a communication system is to transport user information (speech or data).
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CIPHERING
no / A5-1 / A5-2 OVERLOAD CONTROL
BSC / BTS
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CONFIGURATION Management
ALARM Management PERFORMANCE Management
Evolution to GPRS
BSS NSS
speech
PSTN
data
PLMN
Internet
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BSC
T C
BSS
NSS
PSTN
B T S
BSC
T C
Mobile Stations
B T S
PLMN
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BSS
NSS
PSTN
MSC HLR VLR AuC EIR
B T S
BSC
T C
Mobile Stations
B T S
PLMN
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SGSN
GGSN
B T S
BSC
T C
speech
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
HLR
data
SGSN
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IP GPRS Backbone
Internet GGSN
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External components
OMC-R: Operations & Maintenance Center - Radio NMC: Network Management Center NMC CBC: Cell Broadcast center CBC
OMC-R MSC
B T S
BSC
CBC
OMC-R MSC
T C
PSTN
MSC
B T S
A935 MFS
HLR
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
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NMC
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SGSN
B T S
A-ter A-bis
BSC
A-ter
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
CBC
OMC-R MSC
A935 MFS
Gb
HLR
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
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NMC
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SGSN
BSC
T C
A
MSC
B T S
A935 MFS
BSC
B T S
HLR
Gb
CBC
OMC-R MSC
SGSN
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet GGSN
NMC
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Radio Power Control uplink and downlink (BTS / MS) Discontinuous Transmission (DTX)
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SMS
CB environment
OMC HMI
BSC
BSC BSC
CBE CBC
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OMC-R MSC
Multiband operation
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Data Network
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Cell Types
Global
Satellite
Rural & Suburban Urban In-Building
Pico-Cell
Micro-Cell
Macro-Cell
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Sector 1
Umbrella Cell
Cell 3
Sector 3 Antenna
Pedestrian area
Urban area
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Cell Configuration
Single Cell Concentric Cell
Inner Zone
Outer Zone
50 km
35 km Extended Cell
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Inner Cell
35 km max
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GSM-900
macro
macro
umbrella
macro
GSM-1800
cells
City center
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Example of Handover
Fast dual Band MS Slow dual Band MS Macro GSM 900
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3 different Handover causes? does the MFS abbreviation mean? the GPRS use the switching technology? is the interface between BSC and TC-SM? different types of cell are existing in a network?
What
Does
What
What
For
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and features
Configuration
Configurations
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BSC
B T S
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
OMC-R MSC
HLR
Gb
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
SGSN
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BSC
T C
SM
SM
BSC
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In Call Modification
Immediate Assignment Reject Multiband MSs
BSC
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Data Base
BSS (BSC + BTS + Transmission) Software and data storage File downloading from BSC Terminal or OMC-R Terminal
Fault Management
Fault Detection Fault Localisation Defence (ex: disable Last N7 is not possible) Radio Resource Reconfiguration
BSC term
BSC
OMC-R MSC
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Configuration Management
Hardware (Configuration) : Displayed from BSC Terminal Modified from OMC-R Terminal
BSC
OMC-R MSC
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Performance Management
Observation and Measurement management and transfer to OMC-R Alerter
BSC
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BSC architecture:
BSC
14 9
1
1
A-bis Interface
1
A-ter
TSU-Ater
Muxes
TSCA
DC/DC
BSC-terminal
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OMC-R
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Each BSC configuration consists of one Common Functions TSU and several A-bis and A-ter TSU
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Ater-TSU
DTCC DTCC DTCC DTCC DTCC DTCC DTCC DTCC A S M B A S M B
6 A BIS
S Abis-TSU
TCUC TCUC B I U A TCUC TCUC TCUC TCUC TCUC TCUC H C T I W S
Common TSU
OSI 1 OSI 2 S W I T C H System 1 System 2 Broadcast Broadcast Spare Spare X25 to OMC
W I T C H
6 A BIS
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Stage 2
GS Stage 2
GS Stage 2
Group Switch
Stage 2
GS Stage 2
A-TER TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-TER TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-BIS TSU
A-BIS TSU
AIRBAFFLE
A-TER TSU GS Stage 1 A-TER TSU
AIRBAFFLE
A-TER TSU GS Stage 1 TSCA A-TER TSU
AIRBAFFLE
A-TER TSU GS Stage 1 TSCA A-TER TSU
A-BIS TSU
Clock
A-BIS TSU
Clock
A-BIS TSU
Clock
GS Stage 2
A-BIS TSU
GS Stage 2
A-BIS TSU
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1 2 3 4 5 6
16 24 40 48 64 72
4 6 10 12 16 16
1 1 2 2 3 3
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How
many types of TSU exist in the BSC? is the TSC? do you put the Multiplexing equipment?
What
Where
What
What
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EVOLIUM
Program:
Situation
Functions Hardware
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T C
B T S
A-ter
A-bis BSC
A-ter
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
OMC-R MSC
HLR
Gb
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
SGSN
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BSC
SM
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SM
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TC G2
Multiple Codec
SM+3TRCU Supports Full Rate, Enhanced Full Rate and Half Rate on a per call basis 3 TRCU
SM+3TRCU SM+3TRCU
Scalable capacity
Up to 18 A interface trunks with 3:1 submultiplexing 90 TCH per A-ter trunk between TC and BSC Up to 24 A interface trunks with 4:1 submultiplexing 120 TCH per A-ter interface trunk
SM+3TRCU 3 TRCU
SM+3TRCU SM+3TRCU
Equipment Practice
Based on the same practice as the EVOLIUM BSC
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Main Characteristics
High capacity (48 A-ter), multi-BSC, high compactness Compatibility with EVOLIUM G2 TC
MT120 includes all transmission and processing functions and all interfaces required to support 120 channels
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Comparison:
One MT120 board (A925) replaces 13 boards (TC G2)
TRCU DT16 DT16
A S M C
ATBX
A (64kb/s)
x4
One MT120
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SM + 3 TRCU
SM + 3 TRCU
SM + 3 TRCU
3 TRCU
01
03
05
07
09
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
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A S M C
D T 1 6
A T B X
D T 1 6
D T 1 6
A T B X
D T 1 6
D T 1 6
A T B X
D T 1 6
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rate adaptation makes the TC (between BSC and MSC) ? the A925 TC, how many boards does one MT120 replace ? are the Sub-Multiplexers used for ? is the interface between TC and MSC ?
For
What
What
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BTS
BTS Evolution.
Micro BTS
EVOLIUM
Functions Hardware
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EVOLIUM BSS
B T S
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
OMC-R MSC
HLR
Gb
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
SGSN
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BTS situation:
BTS
MS
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The BTS performs the following functions under the control of the BSC:
Transmit
Antenna
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Output level (dBm) 45,44dBm +/-0,5dB 45.69dBm +/-0,5dB 48,03dBm +/-0,75dB 45,44dBm +/-0,5dB
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Abis
SUM
T R A N S OMU
TRE
AN
BTS-TE
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BTS A9100
T R X
Indoor
Sector 3
Sector 2
S U M
S U M
Sector 1
* For an omni BTS 2 TRX the combiner is not used * For a sectorised (2 x 2) 2 duplexers are used
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EXTENSION
12 TRX
T R X D U P L E X T R X C O M B I N
T R X
T R X D U P L E X
Power-meter
Power Distribution
Transmission
R X
C S
D U P L E X T R X T R X
C O M B I N T R X
Power-Supply
U M
O M B I N T R X
150 cm
T R X
T R X
Batteries
R X
BTS COMPARTMENT 60 cm
MINI
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MEDI
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ANX
S U M
ANX
ANX
TRE
TRE
TRE
2
TRE
1
TRE
2
TRE
1
ANX
FAN.
FAN. AIR
FAN.
TRE
TRE
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900/1800 ...2 / ...2 ...6 / ...6 ...4 /...2x4 ...2x4 / ...4 2x4 / 2x2 2x2 / 2x4 3x2 / 3x2 ...2 / ...2 ...6 / ...6 ...4 /...2x4 ...2x4 / ...4 2x4 / 2x2 2x2 /2x4 3x2/3x2
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Connection box
Connection box
Connection box
External Alarms
External Alarms
Abis
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MAN 1 (single-antenna)
TRX level
TRX1
TRX2
TRX1
TRX2
BCF level
MSUM
MSUM
Abis interface BCF Base station Control Function MSUM Micro-BTS Station Unit Module
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TRX MAN
New AC Switch Unit: ACSU Optional Indoor Unit (IDU) of microwave entity associated with Outdoor Unit (ODU) fixed on the mast SUMA and ANC usable in previous A9100 BTS versions
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R X
ANC ANC
T X
ANY
ANC
ANY
T R E 1
T R E 2
T R E 3
T R E 4
T R E 1
T R E 2
T R E 1
T R E 2
T R E 3
T R E 4
T R E 5
T R E 6
T R E 7
T R E 8
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S4 : BTS description
Exercises
What
is a BTS Medi?
For
Gives
For
When
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Objective: To present the Multi-BSS Fast Packet Server, Alcatel 935 MFS. Program:
Situation
Configurations
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A935 MFS
B T S
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
OMC-R MSC
HLR
Gb
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
SGSN
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BSC BSC
T C
MFS
MSC
SGSN
Other MFS (MSCs)
IP GPRS Backbone
GGSN
Internet
BTS
BSC
BTS
T C
Other manufacturers
MSC
SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node Mobile packet routing Security and access control Interface to the Home Location Register (HLR) VLR for GPRS (MS location)
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MSC
MFS
BSC
PCU
GSL
A-ter
TC
Gb Gb
PCU
SGSN
Gb
BSC
Um
CCU=Channel Codec Unit PCU= Packet Control Unit = GPRS Signalling Link
A-ter
A-ter
TC
MSC
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BTS
BSC
TC
MSC
Frame Relay
MFS A935
SGSN
: CS Traffic : GPRS Traffic
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Flow of Signalling
: Telecom : O&M
(A-bis)
BTS
RS L OML
BSC
TC
MSC
GSL
X25
(Gb)
Frame Relay
OMC-R A1353RA
IP
MFS A935
IMT
SGSN
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MSC
CS traffic
BTS B S C CS traffic
Ater-mux interface
MFS
64 Kbits
Cross-connected PCM TS
CS
(CIRCUIT SWITCHED)
64 Kbits
Transcoding
GSL
64 Kbits
Gb Interface MFSSGSN
GPRS
Bearer Channel Mx64 Kbits
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2208 mm
Server sub-rack
LAN sub-rack
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to 12 GPU (GPRS Packet Unit) per subrack (11 + 1). One GPU corresponds to one BSC. The subrack is also composed of Converters, synchronisation (over Ater) and Ethernet connections. DIGITAL DECalpha Servers (called AS800), which insure the configuration of the MFS and a remote connection. Hubs, used for Ethernet connections.
Two
Internal
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J B BE E3 T5 I B J B BE E3 T5 I B
BB EE 3 3 5 5 BB BB EE 3 3 5 5 BB
Fan unit
BB EE 3 3 5 5 BB BJ EB 3E 5T BI
J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U J B G P U
Control Subrack
Hub Hub Hub Hub
Terminal Server
Mandatory : - Internal cabling done + 240 - PCM of 1st subrack done PCM links - Back panel of 2nd subrack Optional : - PCM of 2nd subrack - minimum kit Up to 22 BSS (1GPU/BSS) Extension element : - GPU until the 12th - from the 12th, add of minimal kit
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B T S
BSC
T C
A935 MFS
B T S
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
OMC-R MSC
HLR
Gb
IP GPRS Backbone
Internet
GGSN
SGSN
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Base Station Subsystem OMC-R A-bis BTS BSC A-ter (mux) A-ter
MSC
TC
BTS
MFS SGSN
BTS
Gb
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A-bis Interface
BTS
Abis Trunk
BSC
A trunk
RSL OML
Qmux
SS7 X 25
Qmux
to MSC
X.25
X.25
X.25
TSC
Via PSDN Co-located site Dedicated links with X25 concentrator Via A-interface / transcoder connection Via A-interface / MSC connection (EVOLIUMTM Universal Routing)
(now recommended as the standard solution):
BSC Site MSC Site A-ter
BSC
TC
MSC
Semi-permanent connections
OMC-R Site
Co-located Router
OMC-R
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Collocated link
Hub
Ethernet
Non-collocated link
Modem X21 1
Ethernet Router Hub Modem Ethernet X21 2 2 2
MFS
Ethernet Ethernet
Router 1
PSDN link
PSDN
OMC-R Router 2
Ethernet
PCM link
Ethernet
Router PC 1
M
MSC
PCM
MSC
Router PC 2
M
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A and A-ter
The frame structure
1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 Frame Synchro 7 8 TCH1 TCH2 TCH3 TCH4 TCH5 TCH6 TCH7 TCH8 TCH9 TCH10 TCH11 TCH12 TCH13 TCH14 TCH15 TCH16 TCH17 TCH18 TCH19 TCH20 TCH21 TCH22 TCH23 TCH24 TCH25 TCH26 TCH27 TCH28 TCH29 TCH30 TCH31
Unused
SS7
Unused
3 4 5 6 Frame Synchro CIC1 CIC2 CIC3 CIC4 CIC5 CIC6 CIC7 CIC8 CIC9 CIC10 CIC11 CIC12 CIC13 CIC14 CIC15 CIC16 / SS7 CIC17 CIC18 CIC19 CIC20 CIC21 CIC22 CIC23 CIC24 CIC25 CIC26 CIC27 CIC28 CIC29 CIC30 CIC31
1 2 3 4 0 Frame 1 TCH1/1 (*) TCH2/1 2 TCH1/2 (*) TCH2/2 3 TCH1/3 (*) TCH2/3 4 TS0 info 5 TCH5/1 TCH6/1 6 TCH5/2 TCH6/2 7 TCH5/3 TCH6/3 8 TS0 info 9 TCH9/1 TCH10/1 10 TCH9/2 TCH10/2 11 TCH9/3 TCH10/3 12 TS0 info 13 TCH13/1 TCH14/1 14 TCH13/2 TCH14/2 15 TCH13/3 TCH14/3 16 X25 or 17 TCH17/1 TCH18/1 18 TCH17/2 TCH18/2 19 TCH17/3 TCH18/3 20 SS7/1 or 21 TCH21/1 TCH22/1 22 TCH21/2 TCH22/2 23 TCH21/3 TCH22/3 24 SS7/2 or 25 TCH25/1 TCH26/1 26 TCH25/2 TCH26/2 27 TCH25/3 TCH26/3 28 SS7/3 or 29 TCH29/1 TCH30/1 30 TCH29/2 TCH30/2 31 TCH29/3 TCH30/3
5 6 Synchro TCH3/1 TCH3/2 TCH3/3 trib.1 TCH7/1 TCH7/2 TCH7/3 trib.2 TCH11/1 TCH11/2 TCH11/3 trib.3 TCH15/1 TCH15/2 TCH15/3 Unused TCH19/1 TCH19/2 TCH19/3 Unused TCH23/1 TCH23/2 TCH23/3 Unused TCH27/1 TCH27/2 TCH27/3 Unused
TCH31/1 or Qmux (***) TCH31/2 (***) TCH31/3 (***)
TCH4/1 TCH4/2 TCH4/3 TCH8/1 TCH8/2 TCH8/3 TCH12/1 TCH12/2 TCH12/3 TCH16/1(**) TCH16/2(**) TCH16/3(**) TCH20/1 TCH20/2 TCH20/3 TCH24/1 TCH24/2 TCH24/3 TCH28/1 TCH28/2 TCH28/3 Unused Unused Unused
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A-bis interface frame structure Q : Qmux bus (in TS1) S, Ri are Service bit. Frame structure example corresponding to: Free Mapping, Ring Full Alcatel with 3 BTS, BTS n 2 with 2 FU and RSL 64 kbit/s BTS n 1 with 4 FU and RSL 16 kbit/s BTS n 3 with 2 FU and RSL/OML 16 kbit/s
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
3/2/5
3/2/6
3/2/7
3/2/8
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Rule :
Multiplexing of the signalling links of the same BTS equipment: 1 to 4 RSL + 1 OML on the same PCM Time Slot (64Kbit/s). Hardware support: BSC G2, A9100 BTS, A910 BTS
Typically, on the same A-bis multidrop link: . 2 BTS with 4 TRX (FR) + 1 BTS with 5 TRX (FR) . 6 A910 Micro-BTS (or A9100 BTS) with 2 TRX (FR)
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RTS0 RTS1 RTS2 RTS3 RTS4 RTS5 RTS6 RTS7 4 RSL + 1 OML RTS0 RTS1 RTS2 RTS3
9 TS used
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Rule :
Multiplexing RSL and OML on the same 16Kbit/s nibble Use of empty nibbles (left free for BCCH and/or SDCCH use) for RSL and OML.
Typically: 1 BTS with 2 TRX uses 4 TS instead of 5 7 A910 BTS with 2 TRX can be put on one A-bis multidrop link
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BCCH
TCH
TCH
TCH
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What is the Gb interface ? Is it possible to have RSL and OML on the same Time Slot over A-bis interface? On one A-ter Mux, how many A-ter links are multiplexed? Does the GPRS traffic (data) go through the A-bis interface?
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Objective: To identify the local and the network Operation and Maintenance functions. Program:
Operation BSS
OMC-R
architecture
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OMC-R MSC
B T S
T C
A
MSC
PSTN
B T S
A935 MFS
OMC-R MSC
HLR
Internet
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A Consistent Approach
BSS
OMC-R
A935 MFS BSS
NMC
Q3
OMC-G
SGSN
GGSN
OMC-S
MSC/VLR HLR
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O&M functions:
Configuration Management Performance Management Alarm Management
OMC-R
MSC
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General Organization
Configuration Management
BSS B5
MFS
BSC G1
BSC G2 SW HW Logica l
MFS
Optimized SW Replacement
IMT terminal
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BSC 1
X25
DISC
Operations
States
Administrative and Operational state seen either by icon or at the bottom of the screen
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BSS-1 Equipment Main View BSS-2 Equipment Main View Alarms of all MOs of all BSSs
NAVIGATION
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HW equipment view
Functional view
TRE CU FU RSL
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External Interfaces
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or
Autonomous resource allocation by the BSC BSC performs automatically: Calculation of TRX / TCU mapping Calculation of Abis TS allocation for OML, TRX and RSL based on Abis free mapping allocation rules Programming of transmission boards by BSC and BTS
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HW notification
S T R X T R X U M
C O M B I N
D U P L E X
Dummy panel
T R X T R X T R X
Fan stage
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What
Can
For
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ANNEXES
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ANNEXES
Annex A: GPRS definition
Intermittent, non periodic (i.e. bursty) data transmission frequent transmission of small volumes of data infrequent transmission of larger volumes of data
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Annex A: GPRS definition
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ANNEXES
Annex A: GPRS definition
Air Interface
Data Network
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ANNEXES
Annex A: GPRS definition
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ANNEXES
Annex B: Documentation
Documentation tree:
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ANNEXES
Annex B: Documentation
How to Use This Handbook Network Modifications Adding/Deleting a BTS Adding/Deleting/Modifying an A935 MFS Moving an Abis Link Moving BSS Components
Grouped Task Sequence Prerequisites Scheduling Site-specific Information Restrictions Telecom/Supervision Outage Tools Supplies Applicable Documents
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ANNEXES
Annex B: Documentation Example: Add BTS
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BSS GLOSSARY
Abbreviations and Acronyms
AMR AN AS AS ASMA ASMB BC BCU BCLA BCR BCU BCCH BCF BG BIE BIEC BIUA BPA BSC Advanced Multi Rate (TC) Antenna Network (BTS) Access Switch (BSC) Alarm Surveillance (O&M) A-ter Submultiplexer A A-ter Submultiplexer B Broadcast Broadcast Unit BSC Clock A Broadcast Register Broadcast Unit Broadcast Common Control Channel (GSM TS) Base station Control Function (BTS) Border Gate (GPRS) Base Station Interface Equipment Base Station Interface Equipment (BSC) Base Station Interface Unit A Back Panel Assembly Base Station Controller BSS Base Station (sub)System BSSGP Base Station System GPRS Protocol (GPRS) BTS Base Transceiver Station CAE Customer Application Engineering CAL Current Alarm List (O&M) CBC Cell Broadcast Center CBCH Cell Broadcast Channel (GSM TS) CBE Cell Broadcast Entity CCCH Common Control Channel (GSM TS) CCU Channel Coding Unit CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CE Control Element (BSC) CEK Control Element Kernel CLK Clock CLSI Custom Large Scale Integrated circuit CMA Configuration Management Application CMDA Common Memory Disk A CMFA Common Memory Flash A
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BSS GLOSSARY
Abbreviations and Acronyms
CPR CRC CS CS CU DCE DL DLS DMA DRFU DRX DSE DSN DTX DTC DTE EDGE Common Processor (Type: CPRA, CPRC) Cyclic Redundancy Check Circuit Switching (Telecom) Coding Scheme (GPRS): CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4 Carrier Unit (BTS) Data Circuit Terminating Equipment DownLink Data Load Segment Direct Memory Access Dual Rate Frame Unit Discontinuous Reception (GSM TS) Digital Switching Element Digital Switching Network Discontinuous Transmission (GSM TS) Digital Trunk Controller (Type: DTCA, DTCC) Data Terminal Equipment Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
EI Extension interface EML Element Management Level EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Onl Memory FPE Functional and Protective Earth FR Full Rate (GSM TS) FR Frame Relay (Telecom) FRDN Frame Relay Data Network (Telecom) FU Frame Unit (BTS) FW Firmware GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node (GPRS) GMM GPRS Mobility Management (GPRS) GPRS General Packet Radio Service GPU GPRS Packet Unit GS-1 Group Switch of stage 1 (BSC) GS-2 Group Switch of stage 2 (BSC) GSL GPRS Signalling Link GSM Global System for Mobile Communications GSM TS GSM Technical Specification
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BSS GLOSSARY
Abbreviations and Acronyms
HAL HDSL HDLC HLR HMI HO HR HW IDR ILCS IMT IND IP ISDN IT LA LAC Historical Alarm List (O&M) High rate Digital Subscriber Line High Level Datalink Control Home Location Register Human Machine Interface HandOver Half Rate Hardware Internal Directed Retry ISDN Link Controller Installation and Maintenance Terminal (MFS) Indoor (BTS) Internet Protocol Integrated Services Data Network Intelligent Terminal Location Area (GSM TS) Location Area Code (GSM TS) LAN LED LLC MA MAC MAN MCB MFS MLU MMI MMM MO MS MSC MSUM NMI NPA NSS NTL Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Logical Link Control (GPRS) Mobile Allocation (GSM TS) Medium Access Control (GPRS) MicroBTS Antenna Network (BTS) Multiplex Channel Block Multi-BSS Fast Packet Server (GPRS) Massive Logical Update Man Machine Interface (3M) Maximum Multiband Mobile Control Managed Object (O&M) Mobile Station Mobile Switching Center MicroBTS Station Unit Module (BTS) Non Maskable Interrupt Network Performance Analyser Network SubSystem Network Termination Line
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BSS GLOSSARY
Abbreviations and Acronyms
NW OBC OBCI ODMC Network On Board Controller On Board Controller Interface On Demand Measurement Campaign (O&M) O&M Operation and Maintenance OMC Operation and Maintenance Center OMC-R Operation and Maintenance Center Radio OML Operation and Maintenance Link OMU Operation and Maintenance Unit (BTS) OS Operating System OUT Outdoor (BTS) PBA Printed Board Assembly PBCCH Packet Broadcast Common Control CHannel (GPRS) PC Personal Computer PCCCH Packet Common Control Channel (GPRS) PCH Paging CHannel (GSM TS)
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Pulse Coded Modulation Packet Control Unit (GPRS) Packet Data CHannel Packet Data Network (Telecom) Phase Locked Loop Prompt Maintenance Alarm (O&M) Permanent Measurement Campaign (O&M) PPCH Packet Paging CHannel (GPRS) PRACH Packet Random Access CHannel (GPRS) PRC Provisioning Radio Configuration (O&M) PSDN Packet Switching Data Network (Telecom) PSTN Public Switching Telephone Network (Telecom) PTP-CNLS Point To Point CoNnectionLeSs dat transfer (GPRS) QoS Quality of Service RA Radio Access
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
RACH RAM RLC RLP RML RNO RNP RSL RTS RxLev RxQual SACCH SAU SC SCC SCCP SCSI Random Access CHannel (GSM TS) Random Access Memory Radio Link Control (GPRS) Radio Link Protocol (GSM TS) Radio Management Level Radio Network Optimisation Radio Network Planning Radio Signalling Link Radio Time Slot Received Level Received Quality Slow Associated Control Channel (GSM TS) Subrack assembly unit (BSC) Supervised Configuration (O&M) Serial Communication Controller Signalling Connection Control Part Small Computer Systems Interface SDCCH Standalone Dedicated Control Channel (GSM TS) SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node (GPRS) SIEA SCSI Interface Extension A SM Submultiplexer SMS Short Message Service SMS-CB Short Message Service - Cell Broadcast SRAM Static RAM SRS SubRate Switch SS7 Signalling System ITU-T N7 (ex CCITT) SSD Solid State Disk SW Software SWEL Switch Element TBF Temporary Block Flow (GPRS) TC Transcoder TCC Trunk Controller Chip TCH Traffic CHannel (GSM TS) TCIL TransCoder Internal Link TCSM TransCoder / SubMultiplexer equipment
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
TCU TDMA TFO TLD TMN TRAC TRAU TRCU TRE TRS TRU TRX TS TS TSS TSCA TRX Control Unit (Type: TCUA, TCUC) Time Division Multiple Access Tandem Free Operation (TC) Top Level Design Telecommunication Management Network Trunk Access Circuit Transcoder and Rate Adapter Unit Transcoder Unit Transceiver Equipment Technical Requirement Specification Top Rack Unit Transceiver Time Slot Technical Specification (GSM TS) Time Space Switch Transmission Sub-System Controller A (BSC) Terminal Sub Unit (BSC) TU UL UMTS VLR VSWR WAN WAP Terminal Unit (BSC) UpLink Universal Mobile Transmission System Visitor Location Register Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (BTS) Wide Area Network Wireless Application Protocol
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