8 HUAWEI BTS3900 Hardware Structure

HUAWEI BTS3900
Hardware Structure
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GSM BSS Training Team

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Foreword
The BTS3900 developed by Huawei is an indoor macro

BTS. The BTS3900 mainly consists of the BBU and DRFUs.
Compared with traditional BTSs, the BTS3900 features
simpler structure and higher integration.
In this slide, well mainly introduce the hardware system

structure, application scenarios, basic functions of
modules, networking mode and typical configuration of
the BTS3900
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References
BTS3900 System Description
BTS3900 Hardware Description
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Know the application scenarios of BTS3900
Grasp the hardware structure of BTS3900
Grasp the functions of the modules
Master typical configuration of BTS3900
Know the networking topology of BTS3900
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Contents
1. BTS3900 Overview
2. BTS3900Hardware Components
2.1 BTS3900 basic structure
2.2 BBU hardware structure
2.3 Power supply system of BTS3900
2.4 Other boards and modules
2.5 Cables connection of the cabinet
3. Configurations of the BTS3900
3.1 Key parameters in BTS3900 configuration
3.2 Typical configuration
3.3 RF cable connection configuration
3.4 Topology configuration
3.5 Configuration principles
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Contents
1. BTS3900 Overview
2. BTS3900 Hardware Components
3. Configurations of the BTS3900
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Location of BTS3900
Um Interface
MS
BTS3900
BSC
A Interface
MS
MSC/VLR
M
AP
MAP
BTS3900
HLR/AUC/EIR
BTS
MS
BTS3900
PSTN
ISDN
PSPDN
TUP,ISUP
SMC/VM
OMC
MS: Mobile Station
BTS: Base Transceiver Station
BSC: Base Station Controller
HLR: Home Location

Register
AUC: Authentication Center
EIR: Equipment Identity Register
MSC: Mobile Switching

Center
VLR: Visitor Location Register
SMC: Short Message Center
VM: Voice Mailbox
OMC: Operation and Maintenance Center
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Some Functions and Features
It adopts the unified BTS platform developed by Huawei Wireless

and enables the smooth evolution from 2G to 3G.
It supports the Abis IP/FE interface in hardware and enables Abis

over IP through software upgrade if required.
It shares the BBU, which is the central processing unit, with the
DBS3900 to minimize the number of spare parts and reduce the
cost.
It can be flexibly installed in a small footprint and easily

maintained with low cost.
It supports transmit diversity and PBT.
It supports 2-antenna and 4-antenna receive diversity to improve

the uplink coverage.
It supports the GPRS and EGPRS.
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Some Functions and Features
It supports the hierarchical cell, concentric cell, and micro cell.
It supports multiple network topologies, such as star, tree,

chain, ring, and hybrid topologies.
It supports the A5/3, A5/2, and A5/1 encryption and decryption

algorithms.
It supports coexistence with the BTS3012.
A single cabinet supports up to 12 carriers in the maximum

cell configuration of S4/4/4.
Multiple cabinets support up to 72 carriers in the maximum

cell configuration of S24/24/24.
Receiver sensitivity on TCH/FS is -113 dBm
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Contents
1. BTS3900 Overview
3. Configuration of the BTS3900
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Contents
2.1 BTS3900basic structure
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Structure of the BTS3900

Cabinet
(1) Double radio filter unit

(2) Fan box
(3) GSM antenna and TMA
control module
(4) Baseband unit
(5) Direct current distribution
unit
-48V Cabinet
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Structure of the BTS3900

Cabinet
(1) Double radio filter unit
(2) Fan box
(3) Baseband unit
(4) Direct current distribution unit
(5) Cable in/out unit
(6) Power supply unit
+24V or +220V Cabinet

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Abbreviations
Board/
module
Full Name
Quantity
Full
Configuration
Minimum
Configuration
BSBC
Universal BBU Subrack Backplane type C (2U)
UEIU
Universal Environment Interface Unit
GTMU
GSM Transmission and Management Unit for BBU
UELP
Universal E1/T1 Lightning Protection Unit
UBFA
Universal BBU Fan unit type A (2U)
UPEU
Universal Power and Environment interface Unit
DRFU
Double Radio Filter Unit
DCDU
Direct Current Distribution Unit
GATM
GSM Antenna and TMA Control Module
DPMU
Power and Environment Monitoring Unit
PSU(AC/DC)
Power Supply Unit (AC/DC)
PSU(DC/DC)
Power Supply Unit (DC/DC)
Fan box
Fan box
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Logical Structure and Signal

Flow
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Stack Mode
When two BTS3900cabinets (-48

V) are stacked, the BBU is
installed only in the lower cabinet
and serves as the baseband
control unit for the two cabinets.
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Stack Mode
When the BTS3900 cabinet (-48 V)

is stacked on the BTS3900 cabinet
(220 V or +24V), a maximum of
nine DRFUs can be configured.
When two cabinets are stacked, the

BBU is installed only in the lower
cabinet and serves as the baseband
control unit for the two cabinets.
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Contents
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BBU
The typical power consumption of BBU is 35W
The weight of the BBU is 12 kg at most.
All the boards can be inserted from the front panel
The Permissible range of power input is 38.4 V DC to 57 V DC
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Working Principles of the BBU
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Boards and Modules in BBU
BSBC: The universal BBU subrack backplane type C
GTMU: The GSM Transmission, Timing and Management

Unit
UBFA: The universal BBU fan unit type A
UPEU: The universal power and environment interface

unit
UELP: The universal E1/T1 lightning protection unit
UEIU: The universal environment interface unit
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BSBC Board
The BSBA provides slot 6 for the GTMU, slot 7 for a main control
board that supports 3G, and slots 0 to 5 as common slots. The GTMU
is 1 U high. Therefore, from the view of the front panel, the GTMU is
located in slots 5 and 6.
Provide backplane interfaces, communication channels, distribute clock
signal and +12V power supply for the other boards
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GTMU
Controls, maintains, and operates the BTS
Supports fault management, configuration management, performance

management, and security management
Monitors the fan module and the power supply module
Distributes and manages BTS clock signals
Provides clock input for testing
Provides the Ethernet port for terminal maintenance
Supports four E1 inputs
Provides the CPRI ports for communication with the DRFU
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GTMU
The ports on the GTMU panel
Port
Type
Corresponding cable
Description
CPRI0
CPRI5
DLC
Optical fiber between

BBU and DRFU
Connected to DRFU for the optical signal

transmission
ETH
RJ45
Special Ethernet cable
Terminal maintenance and

commissioning
FE0
RJ45
Ethernet cable
A reserved port that performs the
FE1
DLC
Optical fiber
following function: Connects the BBU to

a routing device in the equipment room
through the Ethernet cable for
transmission
USB
USB
A reserved port that performs the

following function: Automatically
upgrades the software through the USB
disk
TEST
USB
Tests the output clock signals with a

tester
E1/T1
DB26
BBU E1/T1
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Provides the input
and output of the four
GTMU
GTMU indicators
Indicato
r
RUN
ALM
ACT
LIU0~LI
U3
Color
Status
Description
Green
On
Board has fault
Green
Of
Not power input or the board is

faulty
Green
Slow flash(1s on 1s of)
The board is operational.
Green
Slow flash (2s on 2s of)
OML is abnormal
Green
Fast flash (0.125s on, 0.125s Board is loading software

of)
Red
On
A fault occurs in the running board.
Of
No fault
On
The board is operational.
Of
Board has fault
On
E1/T1 local alarm
Green
Green
Fast flash (0.125s on, 0.125s E1/T1 remote alarm

of)
Of
Not used or alarm has disappeared
CPRI0~ Green
On
CPRI link is functional
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is abnormal
GTMU
GTMU toggle switch
Toggle
switch
SW1
Status
Description
ON
ON
The E1 impedance is set to 75 .
OFF
ON
The E1 impedance is set to 120 .
ON
OFF
The T1 impedance is set to 100 .
Status
Toggle
switch
SW2
Description
ON
ON
ON
ON
The E1 cable is grounded.
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
The E1 cable is not grounded.
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GTMU
GTMU toggle switch
Toggle
switch
SW4
Toggl
e
switc
h
SW5
Status
1
Description
3
ON
ON
ON
ON
The E1 link can be bypassed.
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
The E1 link cannot be bypassed.
Status
Description
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF The E1 link of the Level 1 cascaded BTS can be

bypassed.
ON
OFF
ON

bypassed.
OFF
OFF
ON

bypassed.
ON
ON
OFF
The E1 link cannot be bypassed.
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UBFA
The universal BBU fan unit type A (2U) (UBFA) works with the air inlet box
of the cabinet to form a ventilation circuit, thus cooling the entire cabinet.
The UBFA module communicates with the GTMU to regulate the
temperature, adjust the fan speed, and report alarms. The UBFA module is
hot swappable.
Indica
tor
Color
Status
Description
STATE Green Fast

Can not
flash(0.25s
communicate with
on 0.25s of) the board and there
is no alarm
generated
Red
On
Green Slow flash(1s

on 1s of)
There is alarm
Runs normally
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UPEU
The universal power and environment interface unit type A (48 V) (UPEU)
supports the 48 V DC power input, supplies power to the boards, modules,

and fan in the BBU, and provides access to multiple environment monitoring
signals.
Port
Type
Description
MON
0
RJ45
Provides the input and output

of the externally collected
environment monitoring signals
to the GTMU according to the
RS485 communications
protocol
MON
1
RJ45
Reserved
EXTALM0
RJ45
Transmits the externally

collected environment
monitoring signals to the GTMU
through communications
protocol related to the dry
contact
EXTALM1
RJ45
Reserved
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DC input
UEIU
UEIU is the environment interface board of BBU it
can support multi-route monitoring signal input

UEIU is optional and is only used when more ports are
needed
Port
Type
Description
MON
0
RJ45
Provides the input and output of

the externally collected
environment monitoring signals
to the GTMU according to the
RS485 communications protocol
MON
1
RJ45
Reserved
EXTALM0
RJ45
Transmits the externally

collected environment
monitoring signals to the GTMU
through communications
protocol related to the dry
contact
EXTRJ45
Reserved
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UELP
UELP is the E1/T1 signal lightening protection unit of
BBU and it can provide protection for 4 route E1/T1

signal
Port
INSIDE
Type
Relative
cables
Description
DB25
male
E1
transferring
cable
Transfers the four E1/T1

signals between the
UELP and the GTMU
OUTSIDE DB26
male
E1/T1 cable
Provides the input and

output of the four E1/T1
signals between the
BBU and the BSC
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Contents
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DCDU Panel
a: Power switch
b: Power output ports
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Main Functions of DCDU
The functions of the DCDU are:
Receiving -48 V DC power input
Distributing the -48 V DC power

of 10 outputs for boards and
modules in the cabinet
Providing surge protection of 10

kA in diferential mode and 15
kA in common mode and
providing dry contact for surge
protection failure
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Ports and Switches of DCDU

Name
Power input terminal
Label
Description
NEG(-)
DCDU low level input terminal
RTN(+)
DCDU high level input terminal
Power output port
SPARE2, SPARE1,
BBU, FAN, and RFU5RFU0
Power ports supplying the 10

outputs of power to the BBU,
DRFU, GATM, and fan box
Power switch
SPARE2, SPARE1,
BBU, FAN, and RFU5RFU0
Power switch controlling the 10

outputs for the BBU, DRFU,
GATM, and fan box
Alarm output port
SPD ALM
Dry contact alarm output port
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DPMU and PSU
The wiring unit is connected to the external power supply through

the terminals for L and N wires, and leads the power to the PSU
through the backplane.
The PSU converts the input power into the -48 V DC power.
The DPMU monitors the operating status of the PSU.
The wiring unit provides -48 V DC power outputs through LOAD1(-),

LOAD2(-), and RTN(+).
1) DPMU
2) PSU
3) Wiring unit
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Main Functions of PSU
There are 2 kinds of Power Supply Unit (PSU), AC/DC and

DC/DC. AC/DC PSU converts 220V to -48V; DC/DC PSU converts
+24V to -48V
The AC/DC and DC/DC PSU monitor alarms related to module

faults (such as output overvoltage, no output, and fan faults),
alarms related to module protection (such as overtemperature
protection, and input overvoltage/undervoltage protection),
and power failure alarm
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LEDs of PSU
input LED (top)
Green
Power protection
LED (middle)
Yellow
Power failure
LED (bottom)
Red
On
Normal.
Off
There is no AC power input or the fuse is

damaged.
Off
Normal.
On
Power protection for the PSU is being triggered,

for example, upon input undervoltage/overvoltage
or overtemperature.
Off
Normal.
On
Irrecoverable fault occurs inside the PSU. For

example, the fault can be output overvoltage, no
outputs, or fan fault.
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Main Functions of PMU
The power and environment monitoring unit (DPMU)
Communicates with the central processing unit through the

RS232/RS422 serial port
Manages the power system and the battery charging and

discharging
Detects and reports water damage alarms, smoke alarms, door

status alarms, and standby Boolean value alarms; reports ambient
humidity and temperature, battery temperature, and standby analog
values
Detects power distribution and reports alarms, and also reports dry
contact alarms
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Ports of PMU
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Ports
RS232/RS422 port
LEDs
Power supply test ports
RS232/RS422 ports
Battery control switch
COM port
Function
Used in communication with the central processing unit
Battery switch
The battery switch has two control ports ON and OFF, which are used for
switching on and switching off the battery.
Press and hold the port ON for 5-10 seconds to switch on the battery.
Press and hold the port OFF for 5-10 seconds to switch off the battery.
Power supply test

port
Two power supply test holes -48V and 0V are available for measurement
through an ordinary multimeter.
COM port
Backplane port
Used in connection to the external signal transfer board

Used in connection to the backplane
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Power Distribution Mode 1
The BTS3900 cabinet can use three types of power inputs, namely,
-48 V DC, +24 V DC, and 220 V AC.
If the external -48 V DC power input is used, no additional power

system is required. The external -48 V DC power input is directly
connected to the power input terminals on the DCDU (10 outputs).
Then, the DCDU distributes the -48 V DC power to each module in
the cabinet.
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When the external +24 V DC power or +220V AC power is used,

PSUs and a cable in/out unit are configured in the cabinet. The
PSUs convert the external power into the -48 V DC power and
supply the -48 V DC power to the DCDU Then, the DCDU
distributes the -48 V DC power to each module in the cabinet.
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This is the power distribution when a -48 V DC cabinet is stacked

on a +24 V DC cabinet or +220V AC cabinet. The PSUs convert
the external +24 V DC or +220VAC power into the -48 V DC
power and supply -48 V DC power to the DCDUs in both
cabinets. Then, the DCDUs distribute the -48 V DC power to the
modules in both cabinets.
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Main Functions of GATM
The GSM antenna and TMA control module (GATM) is a module

that controls the antenna and TMA. The GATM is optional.
Controls the RET antenna
Feeds power to the TMA
Reports the RET control alarm signals
Monitors the current from the feeder
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Ports on the GATM

Ports
Connector
Function
ANT0
SMA female
Providing power for the RET antenna and transmitting control signals
for the RET antenna
ANT1
SMA female
Providing power for the antenna
ANT2
SMA female
for the RET antenna
ANT3
SMA female
ANT4
SMA female
for the RET antenna
ANT5
SMA female
COM1
RJ45
Used in connection to the BBU
COM2
RJ45
Providing the extended RS485 port to be cascaded with other devices
-48 V
7W2
Receiving the -48 V power input
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LEDs on the GATM

LED
Color
RUN
Green
ACT
ALM
Green
Red
Description
Indicator of
the board
running
status
Status
Meaning
Blinking once every

four seconds
There is power supply but the communication

with the BBU is abnormal.
Blinking once every

two seconds
The board is running normally and the

communication with the BBU is normal.
Off
There is no power supply or the module is

faulty.
Indicator of
the service
running
status
On
The AISG link is normal.
Off
The AISG link is abnormal.
Blinking frequently
and irregularly
The AISG link is transmitting data.
Alarm
indicator
On
An alarm is generated, such as an

overcurrent alarm.
Off
The module runs normally.
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Features and Functions of Fan

Box
Provides forced ventilation and dissipation for the cabinet
Supports two modes of adjusting the rotation speed of the fans:

adjustment based on the temperature and adjustment controlled
by BBU
Detects the temperature
Communicates with BBU unit to report alarms and the adjusted

rotation speed of the fans to BBU
Stops the rotation of the fans when the ambient temperature is

low
A fan box is configured with one NFCB and four fans. The fans are
configured in N+1 mode. When one fan fails, the other fans
rotate at full speed.
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Connectors and LEDs of Fan

Box
Type
Silk-Screen
Connector
Power port
-48 V
7W2
Used to introduce the -48 V DC power
Temperature
sensor port
SENSOR
RJ45
Used in connection to the external temperature sensor
Communication
port
COM OUT
RJ45
Used in connection to the lower-level cascaded fan box
COM IN
RJ45
Used in communication with the central processing unit
LED
Color
RUN
Green
ALM
Red
Description
Status
Description
Blinking four times

per second
The communication with the central processing unit is not

established but the module runs normally.
Blinking once every

two seconds
The communication with the central processing unit is established

and the module runs normally.
Off
There is no power input and the module is faulty.
Blinking once every

two seconds
An alarm is generated.
Off
No alarm is generated.
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Main Functions of DRFU
One double radio filter unit (DRFU) provides two TRXs
The DRFU performs modulation and demodulation between

baseband signals and RF signals, processes data, and combines
and divides signals.
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Working Principles of the DRFU
The DRFU consists of the high-speed interface unit,

signal processing unit, power amplifier, and dualduplexer.
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DRFU Internal Structure

2 TRXs and 2 duplexers are integrated in DRFU module which can be connected
to antenna directly
The RX_IN/OUT port of DRFU can support the receiving signal interconnection
between 2 DRFUs, so that it can support the diversity receiving between 2DRFUs
CPRI-W
Interface Processing Unit
CPRI-E
DUP
DUP
ANTA
ANTB
RX-IN
RX_OUT
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Ports of the DRFU

Type
Port for
transmitting and
receiving RF
signals
CPRI port
Port for
transmitting RF
signals between
DRFUs
Power port
Connector
Ports
Description
N female
connector
ANT1
SFP female
connector
CPRI0
Used in connection to the BBU, or in connection to

the upper-level cascaded DRFU
CPRI1
Used in connection to the lower-level cascaded

DRFU
RX1 in
Input port for diversity signals in antenna channel 1
RX1 out
Output port of diversity signals in antenna channel 1
RX2 in
Input port for diversity signals in antenna channel 2
RX2 out
Output port of diversity signals in antenna channel 2
PWR
Receives power input
QMA female
connector
7W2 power
connector
Used in connection to the antenna subsystem
ANT2
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LEDs of the DRFU

LED
RUN
ALM
ACT
Status
Meaning
On
The power input is normal, but the BBU is faulty.
Off
There is no power supply or the module is faulty.
Blinking once every

two seconds
The module is functional.
Blinking four times per

second
The module is loading software or is not started.
On
A fault alarm is generated.
Off
No alarm is generated.
On
The module is functional and is correctly

connected to the BBU.
Off
The connection with the BBU is not established.
Blinking once every

two seconds
The DRFU is being tested on the Site

Maintenance Terminal.
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LEDs of the DRFU

VSWR
CPRI0
CPRI1
Off (red)
No VSWR alarm is detected.
Blinking once every two

seconds (red)
The VSWR alarm is generated on only the ANT2 port.
Blinking four times per

second (red)
The VSWR alarms are generated on the ANT1 and ANT2

ports.
On (red)
The VSWR alarm is generated on only the ANT1 port.
On (green)
The CPRI link is functional.
On (red)
The interface module fails to receive signals.

seconds (red)
The CPRI link has a loss-of-lock error.
On (green)
The CPRI link is functional.
On (red)
The interface module fails to receive signals.

seconds (red)
The CPRI link has a loss-of-lock error.
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Cable Connection of -48V

Cabinet
Cable
Number
Cable Name
Qua
ntity
R1-R12
RF Jumpers
12
P1-P2
External Power Cables (-48 V)
P3-P8
Power Cables Between the DCDU and DRFUs
P9
Power Cable Between the DCDU and Fan Box
P10
Power Cable Between the DCDU and BBU
P11-P12
Reserved
S1-S6
CPRI Signal Cables Between the BBU and

DRFU
S7
E1 Transfer Cable of the BBU
S8
Monitoring Signal Cables for the DCDU
S9
Monitoring Signal Cable for the Fan Box
S10
E1/T1 Cable of the BBU
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Cable Connection of +24V

Cabinet
Cable Name
Cable
number
Qua
ntity
R1-R12
RF Jumpers
12
P1P2
Power Cables Between the PSU (DC/DC) and

DCDU
P3-P8
Power Cables Between the DCDU and DRFUs
P9
Power Cable Between the DCDU and Fan Box
P10
Power Cable Between the DCDU and the BBU
P11-P12
Reserved
P13-P14
External Power Cables (+24 V)
S1-S6
CPRI Signal Cables Between the BBU and

DRFU
S7
S8
S9
In-Position Signal Cable for the PSU (DC/DC)
S10
S11
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Cable Connection of +220V

Cabinet
Cable
Number
Cable Name
Qua
ntity
R1-R12
RF Jumpers
12
P1P2
Power Cables Between the PSU (AC/DC) and the

DCDU
P3-P8
Power Cables Between the DCDU and the DRFUs
P9
Power Cable Between the DCDU and the Fan Box
P10
Power Cable Between the DCDU and the BBU
P11-P12
Reserved
P13-P14
External Power Cables (220 V)
S1-S6
CPRI Signal Cables Between the BBU and DRFU
S7
S8
Monitoring Signal Cable for the DPMU
S9
S10
S11
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Contents
1. BTS3900 Overview
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Contents
3.1 Key parameters in BTS3900configuration
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Antenna Modes
Single antenna
Single antenna, double receivers
The DRFU module has 1 working TX/RX feeder and 2 way receive
diversity, one of the receiver is from the another DRFU
Double antennas
The DRFU module has 1 working feeder so there is no receive

diversity or transmit diversity
The DRFU module has 2 working TX/RX feeders and 2 way receive
diversity
Double antennas, 4 receivers
The DRFU has 2 working TX/RX feeders and 4 way receive diversity
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DRFU Output Power in the

BTS3900
Operating Frequency
Band
Work Mode
Output Power (GMSK/8PSK)
900 MHz
Non-combination
45 W/30 W
900 MHz
Combination
20 W/14 W
900 MHz
PBT
71 W/47 W
1800 MHz
Non-combination
40 W/26 W
1800 MHz
Combination
18 W/12 W
1800 MHz
PBT
63 W/42 W
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DRFU Transmit Mode and Receive

Mode
DRFU transmit mode
Transmit independency or combining
PBT
Transmit diversity
DRFU receive mode
Two way receive diversity
Four way receive diversity
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DRFU Transmitting Mode Transmit Independency or

Combining
In transmit independency or combining mode, the system decides which mode will work actually
In independency mode, TRX 0 occupies channel A while TRX1 occupies channel B
CPRI-W
Interface
Processing Unit
CPRI-E
ANTA
DUP
ANTB
DUP
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DRFU Transmitting Mode Transmit Independency or

Combining
In transmit independency or combining mode, the system decides which mode will work actually
In transmit combining mode the two TRXs will be combined and transmitted through channel A
CPRI-W
Interface Processing
Unit
CPRI-E
ANTA
DUP
ANTB
DUP
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DRFU Transmitting Mode - PBT
In PBT mode, only the first TRX can work
PBT mode can improve the transmitting power
In PBT mode only channel A is used by downlink signal
CPRI-W
Interface
Processing Unit
CPRI-E
ANTA
DUP
ANTB
DUP
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DRFU Transmitting Mode Transmit Diversity
In this mode, only the first TRX can work
Transmit diversity mode improves the quality of downlink signal
In this mode the signal from the first TRX is divided to 2

channels and be transmitted through channel A and channel B
CPRI-W
Interface
Processing Unit
CPRI-E
ANTA
DUP
ANTB
DUP
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DRFU Receiving Mode Two Way

Receive
Diversity
In this mode both of the 2 TRXs can work
Each TRX receives the signal from 2 feeders
In the following figure the TRX gets the receiving signal from channel
A and B of the single DRFU
It is also possible for TRX to use the channel A receiver of another DRFU
Processing
CPRI-W
Interface
Unit
CPRI-E
ANTA
DUP
ANTB
DUP
RX-IN
RX_OUT
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From RX-in, TRX

can also use the
channel A of the
other DRFU, so
channel B of the
two DRFUs are
canceled
DRFU Receiving Mode - Four Way

Receive
Diversity
In this mode, only the first TRX can work
The working TRX gets the uplink signal from 4 feeders of

2 DRFUs
2 channels
from the
other DRFU
CPRI-W
Interface
Processing
CPRI-E
ANTA
ANTB
DUP
RX-IN
RX_OUT
CPRI-W
Interface
Processing
CPRI-E
ANTA
ANTB
DUP
RX-IN
RX_OUT
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Typical Configuration 1
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RF Cable Connection 1
One DRFU module
One dual-polarized
antenna
Cell Type
Supported
TRX Mode
S1 (without
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Independency
or Combining
Double
Antenna
S1 (with
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Diversity
Double
Antenna
S2 (without
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Independency
or Combining
Double
Antenna
Antenna Mode
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RF Cable Connection 2 (1)

Two DRFU modules
One dual-polarized
antenna
Cell Type
Supported
S2 (PBT)
TRX Mode
PBT
Antenna Mode
Single Antenna
Double Receiver
S3 (without
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Independency or
Combining
Single Antenna
S4 (without
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Independency or
Combining
Single Antenna
Double Receiver
Double Receiver
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RF Cable Connection 2 (2)

Two DRFU modules
One dual-polarized
antenna
Cell Type
Supported
TRX Mode
Antenna Mode
S2 (with
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Diversity
Single Antenna
S2 (4-way
receive
diversity)
4-Way Receive
Diversity
Single Antenna
S4 (transmit
independency)
Transmit
Independency
or Combining
Single Antenna
Double Receiver
Double Receiver
Double Receiver
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Three DRFU modules
Two dual-polarized antennas
Cell Type
Supported
S5 (without
transmit
diversity)
TRX Mode
Antenna Mode
DRFU0: Single Antenna
Double Receiver
Transmit
Independency DRFU1: Single Antenna
or Combining Double Receiver
DRFU2: Double Antenna
S6 (without
transmit
diversity)
DRFU0: Single Antenna

Transmit
Double Receiver
Independency DRFU1: Single Antenna
or Combining
Double Receiver
DRFU2: Double Antenna
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Four DRFU modules
Two dual-polarized antennas
Cell Type
Supported
TRX
Mode
S7 (without
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Independency
or Combining
S8 (without
transmit
diversity)
Transmit
Independency
or Combining
Antenna Mode
Single Antenna Double
Receiver
Single Antenna Double
Receiver
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BTS3900 Topologies - Star
The star topology applies to common

areas, especially densely populated
areas, such as cities.
Advantages
In the star topology, each site is directly

connected to the BSC. It has the following
features:
Easy networking
Easy project implementation
Easy network maintenance
Easy network expansion
High network reliability
Disadvantages
Compared with other topologies, the star

topology requires more transmission
cables.
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BTS3900 Topologies - Chain
The chain topology applies to sparsely populated areas in

strip-like terrain, such as areas along highways and railway
tracks.
Advantages
The chain topology reduces cost in transmission equipment, construction,

and transmission link lease.
Disadvantages
As signals pass through many nodes, the transmission reliability in the chain
topology is reduced.
The faults in the upper-level BTSs may afect the lower-level BTSs.
The number of levels in a chain network should not exceed five.
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BTS3900 Topologies - Tree
The tree topology applies to areas where

network structures, site distribution, and
subscriber distribution are complicated, for
example, an area where large-scale coverage
overlaps hot spot or small-scale coverage.
Advantages
The tree topology requires fewer transmission

cables compared with the star topology.
Disadvantages
As signals pass through many nodes, the

transmission reliability is reduced. This makes
it difficult for maintenance and engineering.
The faults in the upper-level BTSs may afect
the lower-level BTSs.
Capacity expansion is difficult.
The number of levels in the tree should not
exceed five.
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BTS3900 Topologies - Ring
The ring topology applies to common scenarios. Due to its strong

self-healing capability, the ring topology is preferred if permitted by
the routing.
Advantages
If there is a breaking point in the ring, the ring breaks into two chains at
the breaking point automatically. In this way, the BTSs preceding and
following the breaking point can work normally despite the breaking
point; thus improving the robustness of the system.
Disadvantages
In the ring topology, there is always a link section that does not transfer
data.
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DRFU Topologies Configuration
The DRFU supports

various network
topologies: star, chain,
and ring.
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Basic Configuration Principles
A single BTS3900/BTS3900A cabinet provides up to 12 carriers

with the maximum cell configuration of S4/4/4, and supports the
dual-band application.
Minimum cost
Smooth upgrade of configuration
Antenna configuration principles
Minimum number of DRFUs
Minimum number of BBUs
Highest reliability
Mode of configuring two TRXs in one sector
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RF Configuration Principles
A maximum of three levels of DRFUs can be connected to one BBU.
For S4/4/4 cell configuration and lower configurations, the star topology is
recommended between the BBU and the DRFU; for the configuration higher
than the S4/4/4 cell configuration, the ring topology is recommended
between the BBU and the DRFU.
Minimum number of antennas. Each sector of the BTS must be configured

with the minimum number of antennas. For the 2-antenna receive
diversity, each sector has two antenna channels; for the 4-antenna receive
diversity, each sector has four antenna channels.
Non-combination in the transmit channel. The non-combination

configuration is recommended for the DRFU to avoid the power loss in
combination and to reduce the power consumption of the BTS. If
combination is required, the cavity combiner must be configured outside
the DRFU and one combination is recommended.
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Configuration Principles of the

BBU
Minimum number of trunk cables. You can determine
the number of trunk cables as required, and take the

existing configuration for saving transmission
resources into account in networking.
Minimum number of UPEUs. The configuration of a

single UPEU is recommended. The redundancy
backup mode can be configured if required.
One BBU supports six CPRI ports. The star topology

is recommended between DRFUs.
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Summary
BTS3900 functions and features
BTS3900 hardware structure and components
Working mode, typical configurations, RF cable

configurations, topology configurations,
configuration principles
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GSM BSS Training Team

The BTS3900 developed by Huawei is an indoor macro

In this slide, well mainly introduce the hardware system

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BTS3900 System Description

BTS3900 Hardware Description

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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Know the application scenarios of BTS3900

Grasp the hardware structure of BTS3900

Grasp the functions of the modules

Master typical configuration of BTS3900

Know the networking topology of BTS3900

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2.1 BTS3900 basic structure

2.2 BBU hardware structure

2.3 Power supply system of BTS3900

2.4 Other boards and modules

2.5 Cables connection of the cabinet

3. Configurations of the BTS3900

3.1 Key parameters in BTS3900 configuration

3.2 Typical configuration

3.3 RF cable connection configuration

3.4 Topology configuration

3.5 Configuration principles

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MS: Mobile Station

BTS: Base Transceiver Station

BSC: Base Station Controller

HLR: Home Location

AUC: Authentication Center

EIR: Equipment Identity Register

MSC: Mobile Switching

VLR: Visitor Location Register

SMC: Short Message Center

VM: Voice Mailbox

OMC: Operation and Maintenance Center

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Some Functions and Features

It adopts the unified BTS platform developed by Huawei Wireless

It supports the Abis IP/FE interface in hardware and enables Abis

It can be flexibly installed in a small footprint and easily

It supports transmit diversity and PBT.

It supports 2-antenna and 4-antenna receive diversity to improve

It supports the GPRS and EGPRS.

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Some Functions and Features

It supports the hierarchical cell, concentric cell, and micro cell.

It supports multiple network topologies, such as star, tree,

It supports the A5/3, A5/2, and A5/1 encryption and decryption

It supports coexistence with the BTS3012.

A single cabinet supports up to 12 carriers in the maximum

Multiple cabinets support up to 72 carriers in the maximum

Receiver sensitivity on TCH/FS is -113 dBm

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2. BTS3900 Hardware Components

2.1 BTS3900basic structure

2.2 BBU hardware structure

2.3 Power supply system of BTS3900

2.4 Other boards and modules

2.5 Cables connection of the cabinet