ZXSDR Node B Troubleshooting
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Contents Chapter 1.................................................................1 Maintenance Overview..............................................1 Maintenance Description...................................................1 Maintenance Requirements.....................................................1
Maintenance Principles......................................................1 Right Management................................................................1 Data Observation..................................................................2 Data Modification..................................................................3 Data Synchronization.............................................................3 Man-machine Commands.......................................................3 Board Operations..................................................................4 Update................................................................................4
Maintenance Classification.................................................5 Analysis Methods.............................................................5 Indicator Status Analysis........................................................5 Signaling Tracing Analysis.......................................................6 Alarm Logs Analysis...............................................................6 Replacement Analysis............................................................8
Precautions.....................................................................9 Personnel Qualifications.........................................................9 Maintenance Management....................................................10 Data Maintenance................................................................10 Equipment Room Environment...............................................10 Tools and Instruments/Meters...............................................11 Spare Materials and Parts.....................................................11 Technical Documents............................................................11 Technical Support................................................................11
Chapter 2................................................................13 Routine Maintenance...............................................13
Overview.......................................................................13 Daily Routine Maintenance Items......................................14 Weekly Routine Maintenance Items...................................14 Monthly Routine Maintenance Items..................................15 Semiannual Routine Maintenance Items............................16 Other Recommended Maintenance Items...........................17
Chapter 3................................................................21 Notification and Handling.........................................21 Notification Messages......................................................21 Board Notification...........................................................21 SSCOP Error.......................................................................21 ALCAP Link Error.................................................................21 AAL5_MAC Error..................................................................22 RS232 Serial Port Error........................................................22 STM-1 B1 Error Code...........................................................22 STM-1 B2 Error Code...........................................................23 STM-1 Remote B2 Error Code Indication.................................23 Examples of Other Maintenance Items STM-1 B3 Error Code......23 STM-1 B3 Remote Error Code Indication.................................24 STM-1 Multiplex Section Remote Defect Indication (MSRDI).......24 STM-1 Higher-order Path Defect Indication (HPRDI).................24 STM-1 Higher-order Path Lady Type Mismatching (HPPLM).........25 Loss of STM-1 Cell Delimitation (LCD).....................................25 STM-1 Received Cell with CRC Error.......................................25 E1 Link HDB3 Coding Violation..............................................25 E1 Link Slip........................................................................26 Too-Heavy ATM Traffic..........................................................26
Chapter 4................................................................27 Alarm and Handling.................................................27 Alarm Messages.............................................................27 CCS Alarms...................................................................28 SSCOP Signaling Link Disconnected........................................28 Clock Reference Source Lost.................................................29 Clock Module Error..............................................................29 Board Communication Link Disconnected................................30 Active/Standby Synchronization Failure...................................30
Software Version Error.........................................................31 Software Operation Failure....................................................31 Board Parameter Synchronization Abnormal............................31 Application Software Monitoring Alarm....................................32 Database Save Failure..........................................................32 Reference Resource PRI Configuration Failure..........................32 SSCOP Delivery Buffer Overflow............................................33 Board Configuration Error Alarm............................................33 SNTP Time Alignment Failure Alarm........................................33 Clock Reference Source Deterioration.....................................34 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................34 Board Hardware Error..........................................................34
RBI Alarms....................................................................35 Clock Module Alarm.............................................................35 Downlink LVDS Link Error.....................................................35 Uplink LVDS Link Error.........................................................36 Software Operation Failure....................................................36 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................36 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................37 Remote Clock Reference Alarm..............................................37 Board Hardware Error..........................................................37 Optical Module Not-in-position...............................................38 Optical Module Receiving Failure............................................38
IIA Alarms.....................................................................39 Loss Of Signal (LOS) of STM-1...............................................39 Loss Of Frame (LOF) of STM-1...............................................39 Multiplex Section Alarm Indication of STM-1 (MSAIS)................39 Loss Of Pointer (LOP) of STM-1 AU4.......................................40 Loss Of Electrical Signal (LOS) of E1 Link................................40 Loss Of Frame (LOF) Synchronization of E1 Link.......................41 Loss of Cell Delimitation (LCD) of E1 Link................................41 Loss of IMA Frame (LIF) of E1 Link.........................................41 E1 IMA Group in Non-Working Status.....................................42 PVC Error...........................................................................42 Transmission Clock Abnormal................................................43 Software Operation Failure....................................................43 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................43 Configuring IMA Group Failure...............................................44 Configuring STM-1 Port Failure..............................................44
Configuring TC Port Failure....................................................44 Configuring PVC Failure........................................................45 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................45 Board Hardware Error..........................................................45 Optical Module Not-in-position...............................................46
TAC Alarms....................................................................46 Software Operation Failure....................................................46 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................46 Board Hardware Local Channel Error......................................47 Board Hardware Error..........................................................47
EMU Alarms...................................................................47 Ambient Temperature Abnormal.............................................47 Whole Equipment Temperature Rise Alarm..............................48 Clock Reference Source Loss.................................................48 Rack Power Abnormal...........................................................49 Board Communication Link Disconnected................................49 Software Operation Failure....................................................50 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................50 Fan Alarm...........................................................................50 Temperature Sensor Not-in-position.......................................51 Father Node External Equipment Error....................................51 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................52 Board Hardware Error..........................................................52
TRXU Alarms..................................................................52 Clock Module Error..............................................................52 Downlink LVDS Link Error.....................................................53 Software Operation Failure....................................................53 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................54 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................54 Board Hardware Local Channel Error......................................54 Board Hardware Error..........................................................54
BP Alarms......................................................................55 Clock Module Error..............................................................55 Uplink LVDS Link Error.........................................................55 Uplink Path Operation Abnormal............................................56 Downlink Path Operation Abnormal........................................56 Software Operation Failure....................................................56 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................57 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................57
Board Hardware Error..........................................................57 Signal Receiving Path Quality Abnormal Alarm.........................58
RDM Alarms...................................................................58 Clock Module Error..............................................................58 Antenna VSWR Exceeding 3.0...............................................58 Antenna VSWR Exceeding 1.8...............................................59 Calibration Interface Over-power Alarm..................................59 Software Operation Failure....................................................60 Board Configuration Parameter Error......................................60 CPU Overload Alarm.............................................................60 Board Hardware Error..........................................................60
LPA30 Alarms.................................................................61 Board Hardware Error..........................................................61 Link Disconnected between LPA30 and EMC.............................61 Over-power Alarm...............................................................61 Over-VSWR Alarm: VSWR≥2.8..............................................62 Over-Temperature Alarm......................................................62 Over-Current Alarm.............................................................63 LPA30 VSWR Alarm, 2.8>VSWR≥1.8.....................................63
Chapter 5................................................................65 Troubleshooting Examples.......................................65 Overview.......................................................................65 System Monitoring..........................................................66 High CPU Utilization.............................................................66 Decreased Radius of BTS Coverage........................................67
User Complaints.............................................................67 Difficult Call Connection........................................................67 Poor Call Quality..................................................................69 Slow to Access Internet........................................................70
Chapter 6................................................................73 Emergent Fault Handling..........................................73 Definition of Emergency Fault...........................................73 Handling........................................................................73 On-site Handling Procedure.............................................74 Sudden System Breakdown...................................................75 Transmission Disconnected...................................................75
Power Amplifier Output Power Protection.................................76 Lightning Strike...................................................................76
Chapter 7................................................................77 Terms.....................................................................77 Appendix A.............................................................79 Abbreviations..........................................................79
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Maintenance Overview This chapter introduces common maintenance types, maintenance principles and analysis methods and provides precautions for routine maintenance.
Maintenance Description Maintenance Requirements Maintenance personnel must receive systematic training to be qualified in system maintenance, master fundamentals of ZXWR B09, and know overall structure and functions of each board, in addition to some knowledge about network optimization and network maintenance.
Maintenance Principles This section introduces what maintenance personnel must pay attention to in ZXWR B09 maintenance. Any operation against following principles may have a negative impact on system operation.
Right Management Assign personnel-specific usernames and passwords for system login, operation and maintenance, to restrict operation rights of maintenance individuals and find operation history through system logs in case of system malfunction.
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Different users are able to perform operations, depending on their levels and maintenance software classifies operators user, advanced user, medium-level user, descending order of rights.
different groups of rights. Operation and into four levels, root and ordinary user in
1. Root user, with highest level of right, can perform any operations, including creating users, modifying user information, deleting users, setting rights and modifying system configuration. Change initial password of root user immediately after logging in to the system, for security of the system 2. Advanced user has the same rights as a root user, except that it cannot manage user accounts, add/delete boards and add/delete local cells. 3. Medium-level user, with basic viewing right, can view alarm and system information. In addition, a medium-level user can only perform limited types of configuration operations. 4. Ordinary user, with lowest right, can only view information rather than perform any configuration operation. Caution
Use right management function to set ordinary equipment maintenance personnel as medium-level users. Do not log into the system as root user unless absolutely necessary. Do not change network settings of NMS server and Client. Do not run and operate any other programs not related to operation and maintenance on NMS server or Client. Follow general principles of network management to guard against any virus.
Data Observation Caution
Perform data observation operations carefully with large quantities of data to report, including signaling tracing, running information observation, all users of service observation, and alarm refreshing. Excessive data report during data observation may cause system breakdown in extreme cases.
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Select appropriate time (low traffic period) for data observation operation, take appropriate measures, save results in time and clean temporary data in time.
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Data Modification Caution
Take care in modifying data, particularly wireless data. Observe carefully whether there is any effect on system operation after modifying data.
Caution
Be sure to perform backup before modifying any data, to ensure rapid restoration when any problem occurs. Do not perform data synchronization at rush hours (at 10 AM or 5 PM, Time varies from place to place). Do not modify foreground database during daytime.
Data Synchronization Caution
Be sure to backup data before modifying configuration.
Caution
Do not perform data synchronization in daytime unless necessary. Check operation log to identify the source if finding any data of an unknown source.
Man-machine Commands Caution
Be careful in using commands that lead to foreground actions, including restart, reset, changeover, save, hardware test, software download and cell block/unblock. Do not delete current alarms and history alarms unless absolutely necessary. Be sure to lock background man-machine interface after maintenance personnel leave operation and maintenance console, to avoid any accidents.
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Board Operations Caution
Do not reset a board, plug/unplug it or power it off unless absolutely necessary. Prepare spare board before replacing a board. Make sure there are sufficient technicians present for unexpected emergencies in the case of major operations, such as changing versions of important boards, or plugging, unplugging and replacing key boards. Maintenance personnel working on boards in the foreground must have support from background personnel.
Caution:
Always wear an antistatic wrist strap before operating boards on the rack and connect it to the rack before touching a board. Touch a metal object first to release static electricity on hands. Reduce power gradually (to change users in conversation or in network access and to prevent users off-conversation from accessing) when replacing LPA (Linear Power Amplifier).
Update Caution
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Perform upgrade at midnight when there is low traffic. Keep contact information available for relevant personnel (like transmission and power supply) to get their timely assistance when required. Formulate upgrade plan in advance, covering all emergency measures. Do not change procedures set forth in the plan, unless necessary. Inform supervisors before upgrading for necessary technical support. Assign a person to closely monitor the system for any faults occurring since the upgrade.
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Maintenance Classification Maintenance falls into routine maintenance, notification message handling, alarm message handling and troubleshooting, by contents. 1. Routine maintenance Routine maintenance refers to checking equipment running status periodically. It is to find out and handle problems in time to prevent potential damage or fault. 2. Notification message handling Notification message handling is to analyze all kinds of notifications during running of the system, to judge whether anything is abnormal and to take appropriate measures. 3. Alarm message handling Alarm message handling is to analyze different alarm messages during running of the equipment, to judge equipment running condition and to take appropriate measures. 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is to analyze, handle and remove detected faults.
Analysis Methods Common maintenance analysis methods:
Analysis of indicator status
Analysis of signalling tracing
Analysis of alarm logs
Analysis through instruments and meters
Comparison by replacement
Others
Indicator Status Analysis Analyze running of a board by statuses of its indicators. Boards need frequent observation, for the ZXWR B09, are: control clock switching board CCS, Iub-ATM interface board IIA, baseband processing board BP and transceiver unit TRXU.
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Signaling Tracing Analysis Signaling tracing analysis is to check whether signaling flow is correct. All services have their own signaling flows. It is acceptable to diagnose system problems according to experience by viewing differences between current flow and correct flow, when a service is abnormal. Important workflow, for the ZXWR B09, includes: cell setup, common transmission channel setup, paging, random access, system information update and wireless link setup.
Alarm Logs Analysis Alarm log analysis is to query history alarms and current alarms of the system at NM interface, and to analyze and determine running status of the equipment. Instruments and Meters Analysis Commonly-used instruments and meters in routine maintenance include signaling meters, line testers and power meters.
Signaling Meter Analysis Signaling meter is to monitor signaling interaction between Node B and RNC in real time. Figure 1 shows the connection mode of signaling meter with the equipment.
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RNC and Node B setup several AAL5 links to bear ALCAP, common NBAP, dedicated NBAP and IPoA after powering on the equipment. It is acceptable to query VPI and VCI corresponding to each AAL5 link from OMC background man-machine interface. It is also acceptable to monitor signaling of corresponding AAL5 link after configuring appropriate VPI and VCI on signaling meter. Set up appropriate VPI, VCI and CID on signaling meter, when AAL2 bears common transport channels (FACH, PCH, and RACH) and DCH and observes AAL2 signaling. Similarly, it is acceptable to query its signaling from WOMCR background man-machine interface. Signaling meter can resolve RRC message of Uu interface and non-access layer messages. Signaling meter analysis allows monitoring signaling flows between Node B, RNC and UE in real time and saving results.
Line Tester Measurement Line tester supports: 1. To measure information of common channels. 2. To measure related items in coverage area, such as locations, signal strength and signal quality. 3. To measure energy of each synchronization code in each timeslot on synchronization channel.
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4. To measure channel power. 5. To measure scramble of the cell.
Power Meter Measurement Power meter is to measure output power of TRXU and LPA and to judge whether TRXU and LPA are working normally.
Replacement Analysis Replace a board module or possibly a faulty connection cable with a normal board module or connection cable of same type, and observe whether the fault is recovered after the replacement. Use the following replacement analysis methods to rectify faulty boards or a subsystem.
Active/Standby Switchover This method applies to active and standby boards configured on the ZXWR B09 rack, such as CCS. Operate on background man-machine interface or press active/standby switchover key on front panel of the board to reset the board and to trigger active/standby switchover function. Perform a switchover again when traffic is light and observe whether system is normal if the system recovers after active/standby switchover. Circuit or interface of currently active board may fail if system is not normal. Replace it and perform further tests.
Board Resource Block This method applies to BP. Block, possibly a faulty BP and check the working status of the system. Fault resides in BP or interface of the board if system recovers. Replace the board, unblock it and perform further tests.
Slot Exchange This method applies to BP and TRXU. There is need to configure multiple BPs and TRUXs on the ZXWR B09 rack.
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Exchange slot of a normal board with a possibly faulty board, and check working states of boards to determine whether fault resides in the board or interface of the board.
Board Replacement This method applies to EMU and TRXU configured for single carrier and single fan. Directly replace a possibly faulty board with a new board verified as normal.
Cable Replacement Cables that easily fail include TRXU RF cable, IIA port fiber/E1 line and rack fan connection line. Specific method: 1. Connect RF cable of the TRXU, parts of which are possibly faulty, to DDL of another normal cell, and check status of the cell. TRXU and related parts are normal if the cell is still normal. Otherwise, replace them. 2. Remove connected optical fiber and check it through selfloop if an optical interface of IIA is blocked. This optical interface is faulty if self-check is abnormal. Connect the fiber to another available optical interface of IIA and reconfigure the data. Replace the optical fiber or check peer equipment if the other optical interface is found normal in self-loop test. Caution
Do not direct optical fiber interface to eyes, this may result in a serious injury. Do not look at IIA board optical interface directly, this may result in a serious injury.
It is very difficult to remove fans on the rack. Check power cable first by connecting it to another slot or using other methods when finding that a fan is not working normally.
Precautions Personnel Qualifications Maintenance personnel must receive pre-service training to learn necessary knowledge about the equipment and related network, and they must follow instructions given in related manuals of the ZXWR B09 to conduct maintenance. Maintenance personnel must have earnest attitudes and high competence.
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Maintenance Management Make a complete set of equipment room maintenance regulations to standardize daily work of the maintenance personnel. Forbid non-maintenance management personnel to perform any maintenance operation. Make a detailed on-duty log to provide detailed records about system running, version status, data change, upgrade and problem handling for easy analysis and troubleshooting once any fault occurs. Make a work shift record to clearly define responsibilities. Do not play games or access the Internet through computer terminal. Do not install, run and copy any other software not related to the system at the terminal. Do not use the computer terminal for other purposes. Set NM passwords by level. Put them under strict management and change them periodically so that they are only accessible to maintenance personnel.
Data Maintenance Do not reset the equipment, load or change any data unless absolutely necessary. Do not change background database at will. Backup the data before making any changes. Do not delete backup data after changing data until observation period (usually one week) expires and be sure that the equipment is running normally.
Equipment Room Environment Maintain normal temperature/humidity in the equipment room. Keep the environment tidy and clean, free from dust and moisture. Keep rodents or insects out of the equipment room. Ensure that primary power of the system is stable and reliable, and check system grounding and lightning protection ground periodically. Check lightning protection system to make sure all facilities are in good condition, especially before storm seasons and after thunderstorms. The equipment room must have sufficient luminance compliant with relevant standards. Repair lamps damaged in time and make sure that light reaches all around the equipment room.
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Tools and Instruments/Meters All common-use available.
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Instruments and meters must be subject to periodic checking and calibration to ensure function availability and accuracy.
Spare Materials and Parts Check spare materials and parts regularly to ensure sufficient stocks and to prevent them from mold. Store spare materials and parts and faulty ones separately. Mark them properly for easy identification.
Technical Documents Store maintenance-related application software and technical documents by category at a specified location for easy access when necessary.
Technical Support Handle faults immediately when they occur. Contact local office of ZTE Corporation for any faults you cannot solve. Display contact information of local office of ZTE at a conspicuous location in the equipment room. Make it known to all maintenance management personnel, and update it regularly.
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Routine Maintenance This chapter introduces basic contents for routine maintenance of the ZXWR B09 and lists daily, weekly, monthly and semiannual routine maintenance items.
Overview Routine maintenance refers to periodic preventive maintenance and check on the equipment so that the equipment can run in a stable state for long. Routine maintenance includes: 1. Periodic maintenance check: Make routine check and test the BTS equipment running, required functions, important performance indices and hardware in compliance with prescribed operation steps and methods through various designated background operations or with necessary instruments and meters on regular and scheduled basis. 2. Periodic check: Check hardware parts of BTS equipment and its attached equipment one by one. Adjust, correct or replace any defective part promptly to ensure equipment hardware is in good condition. Regularly maintain and clean components with high dust-proof requirements. Clean important components of other peripherals regularly for normal running. Caution
Not all routine maintenance items described apply to all kinds of possible cases. It is acceptable to refer to them and work out routine maintenance items according to actual situation. RNC (Radio Network Controller), in WCDMA system, controls all radio parameters, so following maintenance items do not include network quality analysis and statistics.
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Daily Routine Maintenance Items Table 1 shows daily routine maintenance items of the ZXWR B09. T AB L E 1 D AI LY R O U T I N E M AI N T E N A N C E I T E M S
Item
Alarms and notifications check
Troubleshooti ng
Remar ks
Sub-item
Contents
Alarm message handling
Check all alarms at the NM terminal, and handle them according to alarm level
Notification message handling
Analyze notification messages that frequently occur and it is acceptable to ignore common ones
Troubleshooti ng
Handle common faults such as transmission fault and board fault
Handle faults reflected by the users
Analyze and handle network quality problem reflected by the user
Weekly Routine Maintenance Items Table 2 shows weekly routine maintenance items of ZXWR B09. T AB L E 2 W E E K LY R O U T I N E M AI N T E N A N C E I T E M S
Item
NM
Sub-item
Contents
Remarks
Data backup
Backup configuration data for OMCB NMS
Perform system backup at lowtraffic
Check and update operating system, anti-virus software and firewall software
Disk capacity check
Install a patch for operation system of OMCB system Update virus library and check firewall record
Update operating system immediately when there is a key update for it
Check whether disk space satisfies system running requirements
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Monthly Routine Maintenance Items Table 3 shows monthly routine maintenance items of ZXWR B09.
T AB L E 3 M O NT H LY R O U T I N E M AI N T E N A N C E I T E M S
Item
Sub-item
Radio parameters
Engineering parameters
Hardware check
Contents
Check BTS location parameters Check antenna parameters
Remarks Update parameters according to project situation. Save parameters for at least two years
Check whether host and peripherals are in good condition Check whether network communication is normal Check whether operating system is running normally
Software check
NM
Checking whether NMS process is normal Check whether database system is running normally
Data backup
Complete backup log files Complete backup data files
Backup the files every time before system upgrade, patching or network structure adjustment
Clean the equipment rack Clean the air filter BTS equipment
Check BTS equipment and its accessories
Check the cable tree Check DDF, E1/fiber and all connectors Check BTS equipment indicators
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Item
Equipment room environment
Spare materials and parts
Sub-item
Contents
Temperature and humidity
Remarks
Check temperature in the equipment room Check humidity in the equipment room Check spare parts for boards
Spare parts check
Check spare parts for racks Check other spare parts
Semiannual Routine Maintenance Items Table 4 shows semiannual routine maintenance items of the ZXWR B09. TABLE 4 SEMIANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Item
Sub-item
Contents
Remarks
Check working ground of the equipment Check protection ground of the equipment room Lightning grounding
Lightning grounding
Check grounding trunk line of BTS Check lightning grounding of the building
Check all items before and after a natural disaster
Test each type of grounding resistance Antenna feeder system
Check tower light Check structure and foundation for any distortion or sinking Iron tower
Check uprightness and height of the tower Check all types of bolts Check anticorrosion and rustproof measures
Pole
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Check all items comprehensively when meeting gale force above 8, earthquake or other natural disaster
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Item
Sub-item
Contents
Remarks
fixing parts Check stress on the pole, pull wire of pull wire tower and ground anchor Check anticorrosion and rustproof measures Check uprightness of the pole Check antenna installation parameters Antenna
Check fixing status of the antenna Check pitch angle of the antenna Check installation of feeder and jumper Check feeder connectors
Feeder
Check waterproof and airproof measures for antenna feeder system Check grounding status for feeder Check water-dropping bend
Other Recommended Maintenance Items Daily Routine Maintenance Items and Semiannual Routine Maintenance Items list maintenance items closely related to the ZXWR B09. There are still other maintenance items that affect the running of the network in daily operations. Refer to Table 5 for examples and recommended maintenance periods. TABLE 5 EXAMPLES OF OTHER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Item
Sub-item
Contents
Recommended Period
BTS equipment
Standing wave ratio test
Test standing wave ratio of each cell
Semiannual
Equipment
Cleanness
Clean the floor,
Monthly
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Item
Sub-item
Contents
Recommended Period
doors, windows, cabinets and other parts
room environment
Lighting
Check routine lighting and emergency lighting facilities
Sockets
Check whether AC sockets are complete and in good condition Check to find out hidden safety troubles
Safety
Check fire-control facilities Check protection measures for the equipment
Devices in the equipment room
Clean outdoor machine Clean the air filter Air conditioner
Check all alarm messages Check installation of air conditioners
Semiannual
Check drainages of air conditioners Measure input voltage and current Check running status of each type of sensor Environment monitoring system
Check the power display.
Monthly
Check the battery display. Clean chassis of monitoring system
Low-voltage power distribution and switch power supply
Check whether switch and connector are in good condition Check whether signal indicator and alarm are normal Clean power distribution device Check AC feeder and connection
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Item
Sub-item
Contents
Recommended Period
parts Measure temperature rise of the fuser Clean batteries Measure voltage of a single battery Measure end voltage of each battery and ambient temperature Check whether there is any liquid leakage Battery
Check whether contact of leading wire and terminal are well and whether there is erosion
Quarterly
Check whether connection pieces between batteries are tight
Diesel generator
Capacity discharging test
Yearly
Charge startup battery, and add distilled water when necessary
Semimonthly
Clean the equipment Check startup, cooling, lubricating and fuel systems
Monthly
Run the machine for 20 minutes, without any load
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Notification and Handling This chapter introduces types of notification messages that may occur during running of the ZXWR B09, and gives possible causes of them.
Notification Messages When any unrepeatable or transient abnormality occurs during the running of ZXWR B09, the system reports in the form of notification. Maintenance management personnel learn running status of each part of Node B from notification message.
Board Notification SSCOP Error Item
Contents
Description
SSCOP error
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
SSCOP receives error PDU
ALCAP Link Error Item
Contents
Description
ALCAP link error
Alarm level
Alarm notification
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Item
Contents
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
ALCAP receives invalid message or the status is error
AAL5_MAC Error Item
Contents
Description
AAL5_MAC error
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Packet loss or error packet occurs on this link, or the switching network is error
RS232 Serial Port Error Item
Contents
Description
RS232 serial port error
Alarm level
Notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. GPS RS232 serial port receiving frame CRC error; 2. GPS RS232 serial port sending data error;
Cause
3. Micro-Control Unit (MCU) RS232 serial port receiving frame CRC error; 4. Micro-Control Unit (MCU) RS232 serial port sending data error.
STM-1 B1 Error Code Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 B1 error code alarm
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Quality of transmission line is deteriorated (optical power is too big or too small); there is strong electromagnetic interference near the optical interface; optical connector is not clean; ambient temperature where the equipment works is too
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Item
Contents high.
STM-1 B2 Error Code Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 B2 error code alarm
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Quality of transmission line is deteriorated (optical power is too big or too small); there is strong electromagnetic interference near the optical interface; optical connector is not clean; ambient temperature where the equipment works is too high.
STM-1 Remote B2 Error Code Indication Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 remote B2 error code indication alarm
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
This alarm is the reply alarm when peer end detects received B2 error codes.
Examples of Other Maintenance Items STM-1 B3 Error Code Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 B3 error code alarm
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Quality of transmission line is deteriorated (optical power is too big or too small); there is strong electromagnetic interference near the optical interface; optical connector is not clean; ambient temperature where the equipment works is too
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Item
Contents high.
STM-1 B3 Remote Error Code Indication Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 B3 remote error code indication alarm
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
This alarm is the reply alarm when peer end detects received B2 bit error.
STM-1 Multiplex Section Remote Defect Indication (MSRDI) Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 Multiplex Section Remote Defect Indication (MSRDI)
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Peer end returns MSRDI alarm to this end when receiving LOS, LOF or MSAIS alarm.
STM-1 Higher-order Path Defect Indication (HPRDI)
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Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 Higher-order (HPRDI)
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Remote end returns HPRDI alarm to this end when receiving HP-AIS, AU-LOP or path tracing byte mismatching message.
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STM-1 Higher-order Path Lady Type Mismatching (HPPLM) Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 Higher-order Path Lady Type Mismatching (HPPLM)
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Load type (C2 byte) borne by higher-order path in STM-1 frame structure received by this end is not ATM. This alarm occurs along with other alarms.
Loss of STM-1 Cell Delimitation (LCD) Item
Contents
Description
Loss of Cell Delimitation (LCD) of STM-1
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The clock is not synchronized or there is a bit error. Other STM-1 alarms occur at the same time usually.
STM-1 Received Cell with CRC Error Item
Contents
Description
STM-1 received cell with CRC error
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The clock is not synchronized or there are error codes. Other STM-1 alarms occur at the same time generally.
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E1 Link HDB3 Coding Violation Item
Contents
Description
E1 link HDB3 coding violates the rule
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
IIA board interface performance; E1 cable quality is poor; equipment shares the ground.
E1 Link Slip Item
Contents
Description
E1 link slip alarm
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The E1 clock is out of synchronization.
Too-Heavy ATM Traffic
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Item
Contents
Description
ATM traffic is too heavy.
Alarm level
Alarm notification
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Actual traffic of ATM exceeds the preset bandwidth.
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Alarm and Handling This chapter introduces types of alarm messages that may occur during running of the ZXWR B09, and gives severities (levels), possible causes and troubleshooting methods.
Alarm Messages Any problem or fault that occurs during running of the ZXWR B09 is reported in form of an alarm message. Usually, alarm messages last some time and do not disappear until corresponding problems or faults disappear. Alarm messages fall into four levels, level 1: Critical, level 2: Major, level 3: Minor and level 4: Alarming. 1. Critical alarm It is an alarm for board failure. For example: related resources of a board are blocked, functions of the system are fatally affected, and maintenance and management personnel need to replace the board or perform other troubleshooting procedures to clear the fault. 2. Major alarm It is an alarm for a serious fault, and it will last for some time. Functions of the system are seriously affected, with signs of services being affected. For example, QoS of a type of equipment severely degrades, and maintenance and management personnel need to perform emergency repair to eliminate the fault. 3. Minor alarm It is an alarm for a minor fault. Functions of the system are slightly affected, indicating existence of factors that do not affect normal services. It is
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necessary to take measures to prevent severe faults and to let maintenance and management personnel eliminate the fault. 4. Alarming alarm It is an alarm that indicates existence of potential problems or problems that are about to affect normal services. It is necessary to take measures to prevent them from developing into faults that may severely affect normal services. Following sections details possible alarms in the system for user’s reference. Contact Customer Support Center of ZTE in time if failing to handle a generated alarm.
CCS Alarms Note
When handling with alarms, perform in the order of “Handling” until alarm vanish. For example, if there are 5 steps in “Handling” and alarms vanish when you go on with Step 3, Seps 4 and 5 are unnecessary.
SSCOP Signaling Link Disconnected Item
Contents
Description
SSCOP signaling link is disconnected.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
1. Transmission layer parameters are not configured consistent for Node B, RNC and cascaded Node B; 2. Node B transmission layer error; 3. Communication cable error; 4. Peer RNC or cascaded Node B fails. 1. Check whether transmission layer parameters are configured consistent for Node B, RNC and cascaded Node B. Modify configurations if not consistent;
Handling
2. Reset IIA or CCS; 3. Check whether communication cable gets faulty; 4. Check whether peer RNC or cascaded Node B fails.
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Clock Reference Source Lost Item
Contents
Description
Clock reference source lost
Alarm level
Alarming alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. IIA1 clock reference source lost; 2. IIA2 clock reference source lost;
Cause
3. GPS clock lost; 4. BITS clock lost, If it is the line clock reference source lost, check whether the system configures the line clock reference source by mistake; If it is GPS 1pps reference source lost: 1. Check whether there are alarms with GPS. Handle with them if there are any; 2. Check whether connection between EMC and CCS is normal;
Handling
3. Replace GPS. If it is 8 kHz clock reference source lost: 1. Check whether connection between EMU and CCS is normal; 2. Check the external clock.
Clock Module Error Item
Contents
Description
Clock module error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. 61.44 M clock alarm;
Cause
2. 10 M clock alarm; 3. FR alarm; 4. FN alarm. 1. Check whether system clock signal are abnormal;
Handling
2. Check whether there are clock signals input on boards; 3. Check whether connection between boards and backplane is abnormal; 4. Check whether board clock receiving module is abnormal.
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Board Communication Link Disconnected Item
Contents
Description
Board communication link is disconnected.
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Handling
1. Communication cables error; 2. Board error. 1. Configuration board must be inserted in the slot. If it is the middle transfer board error, unplug the middle link disconnected board first; 2. Unplug the link disconnected board; 3. Replace the link disconnected board or middle transfer board.
Active/Standby Synchronization Failure Item
Contents
Description
Active/Standby synchronization failure
Alarm level
Minor alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm 1. Database active/standby synchronization failure;
Cause
2. Operation software version synchronization failure; 3. Backup software version synchronization failure. 1. Confirm whether there are active/standby link disconnected alarm; 2. Confirm there are version error alarms on MS board and hardware error on backup board;
Handling
3. Not intervene, waiting for the system to restore automatically; 4. Reset the board if the system fails to restore automatically; 5. Replace CCS backplane.
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Software Version Error Item
Contents
Description
Software version error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
There are correlated records of this software on the foreground or the file of this type software saved on the foreground is damaged.
Handling
Re-download faulty software version.
Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error 1. Check whether software version alarm exits;
Handling
2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
Board Parameter Synchronization Abnormal Item
Contents
Description
Board parameter synchronization abnormal
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. Board is configured but not plugged;
Cause
2. Board link is disconnected; 3. Board software is abnormal.
Handling
1. Check whether there are board link alarms. If so, handle with the alarm and repeat the configuration process or restart the board; 2. Check whether there are board application software monitoring alarms. If so, handle with the alarm and reset the board; 3. Re-configure parameters on the background;
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Contents 4. Re-start the board.
Application Software Monitoring Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Application software monitoring alarm
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
1. Communication line error; 2. Board error. 1. Check whether there are board link alarms;
Handling
2. Reset; 3. Replace the board with alarms.
Database Save Failure Item
Contents
Description
Database save failure
Alarm level
Minor alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause Handling
1. Harddisk error; 2. Harddisk is full. Replace the board.
Reference Resource PRI Configuration Failure Item
Contents
Description
Reference resource PRI configuration failure
Alarm level
Minor alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
The system configures the reference source that is not supported.
Handling
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Check whether the system has configured the reference source that is not supported. If so,
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Contents delete it and reset the board and the switching.
SSCOP Delivery Buffer Overflow Item
Contents
Description
SSCOP delivery buffer overflow
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The message is abnormal.
Handling
Reset the CCS.
Board Configuration Error Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration error alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. The board on the left RBI slot is configured error;
Cause
2. The board on the right RBI slot is configured error; 3. The board on the BP slot is configured error.
Handling
Modify the background configurations.
SNTP Time Alignment Failure Alarm Item
Contents
Description
SNTP time alignment failure alarm
Alarm level
Alarming alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Handling
1. IP address of SNTP server is configured faulty; 2. Link with SNTP server error. 1. Check whether the link with SNTP server is error; 2. Check whether the IP address of SNTP server is configured faulty.
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Clock Reference Source Deterioration Item
Contents
Description
Clock reference source deterioration
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
The reference clock quality is too bad.
Handling
1. If current reference source is a line clock, inform RNC-related personnel of normal clock input; 2. Replace the reference source.
CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration error alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Check whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the faulty board.
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Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware is abnormal.
Handling
Replace the error board.
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RBI Alarms Clock Module Alarm Item
Contents
Description
RBI clock module alarm
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. System clock signal is abnormal; 2. Connection between board and backplane is abnormal;
Cause
3. Board clock receiving module gets abnormal. 1. Check whether CCS has a clock alarm. Solve it first if such a clock alarm exists; 2. Reset the RBI;
Handling
3. Unplug and plug the RBI; 4. Replace the RBI.
Downlink LVDS Link Error Item
Contents
Description
Downlink LVDS link error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. LVDS transmitting module of upstream board is abnormal;
Cause
2. LVDS link of corresponding backplane is abnormal; 3. Interface between board and backplane is abnormal; 4. LVDS receiving module gets abnormal. 1. Make sure corresponding board and backplane are in good contact;
Handling
2. Reset the RBI; 3. Reset upstream boards (BP and TRXU); 4. Replace the RBI; 5. Replace upstream boards.
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Uplink LVDS Link Error Item
Contents
Description
Uplink LVDS link error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. LVDS transmitting module of corresponding TRXU is abnormal;
Cause
2. LVDS link of corresponding backplane is abnormal; 3. Interface between board and backplane is abnormal; 4. LVDS receiving module gets abnormal. 1. Make sure corresponding board and backplane are in good contact;
Handling
2. Reset the RBI; 3. Reset corresponding TRXU; 4. Replace the RBI; 5. Replace corresponding TRXU.
Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error
Handling
1. Check whether there are software version alarm; 2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
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Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or hardware error
Handling
1. Reset the board;
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CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
CPU overload alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Observe whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the faulty board.
Remote Clock Reference Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Remote clock reference alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. System clock signals are abnormal; 2. Connection between backplane is abnormal;
Cause
the
board
and
the
3. Board clock receiving module is abnormal. 1. Check whether there are clock type alarms on the CCS. If so, handle with it first; 2. Reset the RBI;
Handling
3. Unplug the RBI; 4. Replace RBI.
Board Hardware Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware is abnormal.
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Contents
Handling
Replace the error board.
Optical Module Not-in-position Item
Contents
Description
Optical module is not in position.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Corresponding optical module is not in position or abnormal.
Handling
Check whether the corresponding optical module is in position. If so, replace the corresponding optical module.
Optical Module Receiving Failure Item
Contents
Description
Optical module receiving failure
Alarm level
Minor alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. The corresponding RF remote is abnormal; 2. Fibers on corresponding optical interface are abnormal;
Cause
3. Connection of optical interface that the board corresponds to is abnormal; 4. Optical module that the board corresponds to is abnormal. 1. Confirm that the connection of the corresponding optical interface is well;
Handling
2. Self-loop corresponding optical interface. If the alarm still exists, go on with Step 3. If the alarm disappears, it proves that it is the fiber or corresponding RF remote error. Check the fibers. If the fibers are normal, go on with Step 6; 3. Reset the RBI; 4. Replace RBI alarm optical module; 5. Replace the RBI; 6. If conditions permit, check whether corresponding RF remote is normal.
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IIA Alarms Loss Of Signal (LOS) of STM-1 Item
Contents
Description
Loss Of Signal (LOS) of STM-1
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The fiber is not corrected or connected with inverse receiving and transmitting; the fiber is disconnected; local optical module is damaged; peer end does not send optical interface. 1. Connect the fiber with Node B if not already connected. Exchange receiving and transmitting fibers if the alarm still exists; 2. Make self-loop for Node-B optical interface with a fiber. Replace optical module of IIA or replace IIA if the alarm still exists. Node B is OK if the alarm disappears. Go on with Step 3;
Handling
3. Check status of RNC or optical transmission equipment connecting Node B. Loop back with fiber level by level to locate the fault.
Loss Of Frame (LOF) of STM-1 Item
Contents
Description
Loss Of Frame (LOF) of STM-1
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The clock is not synchronized. 1. Check CCS alarm status. Eliminate clock alarm first if it exists;
Handling
2. Check whether clock status of RNC or transmission equipment is normal.
Multiplex Section Alarm Indication of STM-1 (MSAIS) Item
Contents
Description
Multiplex Section Alarm Indication of STM-1 (MSAIS)
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Item
Contents
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
MS-AIS alarm is sent to downstream equipment when LOS and LOF alarms occur to upstream equipment of Node B. It is also possible that NMS inserts an MSAIS alarm in transmission equipment.
Handling
Check alarm status of upstream equipment of Node B and eliminate the alarm.
Loss Of Pointer (LOP) of STM-1 AU4 Item
Contents
Description
Loss Of Pointer (LOP) of STM-1 AU4
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Unsynchronized clock of transmission equipment results in pointer adjustment. 1. Check whether CCS has a clock alarm;
Handling
2. Check whether RNC or transmission equipment has a clock alarm.
Loss Of Electrical Signal (LOS) of E1 Link Item
Contents
Description
Loss Of electrical Signal (LOS) of E1 Link
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
E1 line is not connected or connected with inverse receiving and transmitting; E1 cable is disconnected; local E1 receiving module or peer E1 transmitting module is damaged. 1. Check whether E1 line of the alarm link is connected properly or connected with inverse receiving and transmitting;
Handling
2. Make self-loop for the alarm link with E1 line. Node B is OK if the alarm disappears. Check whether peer equipment is normal; 3. Insert IIA to another slot, and make self-loop with E1 line. E1 cable or E1 transfer board fails and must be replaced if the alarm disappears and replace IIA if the alarm still exists.
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Loss Of Frame (LOF) Synchronization of E1 Link Item
Contents
Description
Loss Of Frame (LOF) synchronization of E1 Link
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The clock is out of synchronization. 1. Check whether there are Loss of electric Signal (LOS) alarm on IIA; 2. Check whether there are lock alarms on the IIA;
Handling
3. Check the alarm status of CCS; 4. Reset the IIA; 5. Check whether the clock status of RNC or transmission equipment is normal.
Loss of Cell Delimitation (LCD) of E1 Link Item
Contents
Description
Loss of Cell Delimitation (LCD) of E1 link
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. The clock is out of synchronization;
Cause
2. The TC layer parameters for IMA connecting both parties are inconsistent. 1. Check the TC layer parameters for IMA connecting both parties. Modify them consistent if they are inconsistent;
Handling
2. Check whether the RNC has a clock alarm.
Loss of IMA Frame (LIF) of E1 Link Item
Contents
Description
Loss of IMA Frame (LIF) of E1 link
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
1. The scrambling/descrambling parameters for IMA connecting dual-transmitting are set
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Handling
1. Check scrambling/descrambling parameters for IMA connecting dual-transmitting. Modify them consistent if they are inconsistent; 2. Check whether the CCS has a clock alarm; 3. Check whether RNC has a clock alarm.
E1 IMA Group in Non-Working Status Item
Contents
Description
The E1 IMA group is not in a working status.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
This alarm indicates E1 link in IMA group gets faulty, and IMA group is not in a working state, unable to receive/send data. All above E1 alarms may result in this alarm. 1. Make self-loop for E1 link in IMA group at NodeB side. Node B fails if the alarm still exists. Solve the problem step by step by with the method for solving other E1 alarms. Go on with Step 2 if the alarm disappears
Handling
2. Check whether both parties’ IMA settings (IMA version, scrambling/descrambling or not and frame length) are consistent. Modify them if they are inconsistent. Set IMA clock mode of Node B as ITC if doubting the clock fails. The clock is error and check clock boards of the peer end and local end if the alarm disappears. Make loop-back level by level to locate the section where the problem occurs if doubting E1 connection line fails.
PVC Error
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Item
Contents
Description
PVC error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
ATM link error
Handling
Perform the link self-loop. If the alarm disappears, it indicates that Node B is normal. Check the
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Contents opposite equipment. If the alarm still exists, replace the board.
Transmission Clock Abnormal Item
Contents
Description
Transmission clock abnormal
Alarm level
Minor alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
The board is not inserted tight. CCS clock unit error. Board error. Backplane error, etc. 1. Check whether there are clock type alarm on CCS;
Handling
2. Unplug and plug the IIA; 3. Replace the IIA.
Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error 1. Check whether there are software version alarm;
Handling
2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
Board Configuration Parameter Error Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or hardware error
Handling
1. Reset the board; 2. Replace the board.
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Configuring IMA Group Failure Item
Contents
Description
Configuring IMA group failure
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Iub port already exists or parameter error 1. Confirm that parameter configurations are correct;
Handling
2. Delete this IMA group and configure again; 3. Reset the board; 4. Replace the board.
Configuring STM-1 Port Failure Item
Contents
Description
Configuring STM-1 port failure
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Iub port already exists or parameter error 1. Confirm that parameter configurations are correct;
Handling
2. Delete this IMA group and configure again; 3. Reset the board; 4. Replace the board.
Configuring TC Port Failure Item
Contents
Description
Configuring TC port failure
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Parameter error 1. Confirm that parameter configurations are correct;
Handling
2. Delete this TC group and configure again; 3. Reset the board; 4. Replace the board.
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Configuring PVC Failure Item
Contents
Description
Configuring PVC failure
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. Parameter error;
Cause
2. Hardware error. 1. Confirm that parameter configurations are correct; 2. Delete this PVC and configure again;
Handling
3. Reset the board; 4.
Replace the board.
CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
CPU overload alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Observe whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the faulty board.
Board Hardware Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware error
Handling
Replace the error board
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Optical Module Not-in-position Item
Contents
Description
Optical module is not in position.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Corresponding optical module is not in position or abnormal.
Handling
Check whether the corresponding optical module is in position. If so, replace the corresponding optical module.
TAC Alarms Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error
Handling
1. Check whether there are software version alarm; 2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
Board Configuration Parameter Error Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or hardware error
Handling
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1. Reset the board; 2. Replace the board.
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Board Hardware Local Channel Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware local channel error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Error of tower amplifier that TA corresponds to
Handling
Replace the tower amplifier
Board Hardware Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware error
Handling
Replace the error board.
EMU Alarms Ambient Temperature Abnormal Item
Contents
Description
Ambient temperature is abnormal.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Ambient alarm
Cause
1. The temperature is too high or too low (out of the temperature range that the system configures); 2. EMU board error
Handling
1. Check whether the threshold of configuration parameters is too high or too low; 2. Check whether the ambient temperature is too high (low) with the thermometer; 3. Reset the EMU;
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Contents 4. Replace the temperature sensor; 5. Replace the EMU.
Whole Equipment Temperature Rise Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Whole equipment temperature rise alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Ambient alarm Temperature difference at EMU intake and outtake detected by EMU is over 15 ºC. Possible causes are:
Cause
1. Dust-proof net is blocked; 2. Fan error; 3. Temperature sensor error; 4. EMU board error. 1. Check whether there are alarms on fans; 2. Check whether the dust-proof net on racks are blocked;
Handling
3. Replace the two temperature sensors of set-top fans; 4. Reset the EMU; 5. Replace the EMU.
Clock Reference Source Loss Item
Contents
Description
Clock reference source loss
Alarm level
Alarming alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
1. EMU 2 MHz loss; 2. EMU 2 Mbps loss. 1. Check whether the clock reference source is configured;
Handling
2. Check whether there are external BITS. If so, check whether the BITS has clock output signals and whether it is normal; 3. Check whether the connection between BITS and EMU is correct.
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Rack Power Abnormal Item
Contents
Description
Rack power abnormal
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. 48 V over-voltage (over 57 V ± 1 V); 2. 48 V under-voltage (below 40 V ± 1 V);
Cause
3. EMU board error; 4. Lightening arrester error. 1. If it is the voltage alarm, use the multimeter to detect the rack power voltage. If the measured value is over or under voltage, it indicates that something is wrong with the voltage of –48 V power and it needs solution; 2. If it is the lightening arrester alarm, replace it to detect the alarm status. If the alarm disappears, it indicates that the lightening arrester is damaged and it is necessary to replace one;
Handling
3. Reset the EMU; 4. Replace the EMU.
Board Communication Link Disconnected Item
Contents
Description
Board communication link disconnected
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
Handling
1. Communication cable error; 2. Board error. 1. The configured board should be inserted in the slot. If it is the middle transit board error, unplug it first; 2. Unplug the link disconnected board; 3. Replace the link disconnected board or middle transit board.
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Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error
Handling
1. Check whether there are software version alarms; 2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
Board Configuration Parameter Error Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or hardware error
Handling
1. Reset the board; 2. Replace the board.
Fan Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Fan alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. Cable error;
Cause
2. Fan error; 3. EMU error. 1. Check whether there are alarms on the whole layer of fans. If so, check cables of EMU and fans;
Handling
2. Replace faulty fans; 3. Reset the EMU; 4. Replace the EMU.
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Temperature Sensor Not-in-position Item
Contents
Description
Temperature sensor is not in position.
Alarm level
Minor alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. Cables between EMU and fan layer is error; 2. Temperature sensor connection is error;
Cause
3. FCC or FCD error; 4. EMU error. 1. Check whether connection between the fan board in the layer that faulty temperature sensor locates and EMU is faulty; 2. Open corresponding fan layer to check whether the temperature sensor is connected to FC correctly;
Handling
3. Replace the FC board that the faulty temperature sensor corresponds to; 4. Reset EMU; 5. Replace EMU.
Father Node External Equipment Error Item
Contents
Description
Father node external equipment error
Alarm level
Alarming alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. External equipment error;
Cause
2. Father node connection error; 3. EMU error. 1. Check whether there are faults with external equipment;
Handling
2. Check whether connections between external equipment and father node is normal; 3. Replace the EMU.
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CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
CPU overload alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Observe whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the error board.
Board Hardware Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware is abnormal.
Handling
Replace the error board.
TRXU Alarms Clock Module Error Item
Contents
Description
Clock module error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. 61.44 M clock alarm;
Cause
2. 10 M clock alarm; 3. FR alarm; 4. FN alarm.
Handling
1. Check whether system clock signals are normal; 2. Check whether there are clock signal input on boards; 3. Check whether the connection between the
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Downlink LVDS Link Error Item
Contents
Description
Downlink LVDS link error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. Upstream board LVDS transmitting module is abnormal; 2. LVDS link of corresponding backplane is abnormal;
Cause
3. Interface between board and backplane is abnormal; 4. Board LVDS receiving module is abnormal. 1. Make sure alarm board and backplane are in good contact; 2. Reset the alarm board;
Handling
3. Reset the upstream boards (RBI); 4. Replace the alarm board; 5. Replace the upstream boards.
Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error
Handling
1. Check whether there are software version alarm; 2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
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Board Configuration Parameter Error Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or hardware error
Handling
1. Reset the board; 2. Replace the board.
CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
CPU overload alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Observe whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the faulty board.
Board Hardware Local Channel Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware local channel error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Transmitting or receiving channel error
Handling
Replace the tower amplifier
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Item
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Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
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Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware error
Handling
Replace the error board
BP Alarms Clock Module Error Item
Contents
Description
Clock module error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. 61.44 M clock alarm; 2. 10 M clock alarm;
Cause
3. FR alarm; 4. FN alarm. 1. Check whether system clock signals are normal; 2. Check whether there are clock signal input on the board;
Handling
3. Check whether the connection between the board and the backplane is normal; 4. Check whether the board clock receiving module is normal.
Uplink LVDS Link Error Item
Contents
Description
Uplink LVDS link error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. LVDS link of corresponding backplane is abnormal;
Cause
2. Interface between the board and the backplane is abnormal; 3. Board LVDS receiving module is abnormal.
Handling
1. Determine whether the board and the backplane is well connected;
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Contents 2. Reset the RBI; 3. Reset the corresponding TRXU; 4. Replace the RBI; 5. Replace the corresponding TRXU.
Uplink Path Operation Abnormal Item
Contents
Description
Uplink path operation is abnormal.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause Handling
1. Internal communication error; 2. Hardware error. 1. Reset or unplug the board; 2. Replace the BP.
Downlink Path Operation Abnormal Item
Contents
Description
Downlink path operation is abnormal.
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm
Cause
BP high-layer software and DSP communication error
Handling
1. Reset or unplug the board; 2. Replace the BP.
Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error
Handling
1. Check whether there are software version alarm; 2. Reset the board;
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Board Configuration Parameter Error Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or hardware error 1. Reset the board;
Handling
2. Replace the board.
CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
CPU overload alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Observe whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the faulty board.
Board Hardware Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware is abnormal.
Handling
Replace the error board.
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Signal Receiving Path Quality Abnormal Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Signal receiving path quality abnormal alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Receiving path error
Handling
Check whether the RF cable interface (including antenna interface) of corresponding path is loose.
RDM Alarms Clock Module Error Item
Contents
Description
Clock module error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm 1. 61.44 M clock alarm;
Cause
2. 10 M clock alarm; 3. FR alarm; 4. FN alarm. 1. Check whether system clock signals are normal;
Handling
2. Check whether there are clock signal input on the board; 3. Check whether the connection between the board and the backplane is normal; 4. Check whether the board clock receiving module is normal.
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Item
Contents
Description
The antenna VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) exceeds 3.0.
Alarm level
Critical alarm
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Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
The backplane and RF cable are not in good contact. 1. Unplug and plug RDM board to make sure it is in good contact with the backplane; 2. Check to make sure antenna at DDL antenna interface is screwed tight;
Handling
3. Check to confirm if water enters the antenna; 4. Reset RDM.
Antenna VSWR Exceeding 1.8 Item
Contents
Description
The antenna VSWR exceeds 1.8.
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
The backplane and RF cable are not in good contact. 1. Unplug and plug RDM to make sure it is in good contact with the backplane; 2. Check to make sure the antenna at the DDL antenna interface is screwed tight;
Handling
3. Check to confirm if water enters the antenna; 4. Reset RDM.
Calibration Interface Over-power Alarm Item
Contents
Description
Calibration interface over-power alarm
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Power at calibration interface is over 30 dBm.
Handling
1. Check whether there are RF cables connected with DDL antenna interface at RDM calibration interface. If so, go on with Step 2. If not, go on with Step 3; 2. Check whether there are local cells in TRXU connecting DDL RF cables. If so, block this local cell; 3. Reset the RDM.
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Software Operation Failure Item
Contents
Description
Software operation failure
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Error handling alarm
Cause
Software version error or board error
Handling
1. Check whether there are software version error; 2. Reset the board; 3. Replace the board.
Board Configuration Parameter Error Item
Contents
Description
Board configuration parameter error
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Configuration parameter error or board error
Handling
1. Reset the board; 2. Replace the board.
CPU Overload Alarm Item
Contents
Description
CPU overload alarm
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
High-layer software operation abnormal or board error, which results in frequent alarm reports.
Handling
Observe whether there are alarms on the board and isolate the faulty board.
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Contents
Description
Board hardware error
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Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware is abnormal.
Handling
Replace the error board
LPA30 Alarms Board Hardware Error Item
Contents
Description
Board hardware error
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Equipment hardware is abnormal.
Handling
Replace the error board.
Link Disconnected between LPA30 and EMC Item
Contents
Description
Link between LPA30 and EMC is disconnected.
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Communication alarm 1. Communication cable is error;
Cause
2. LPA30 fails. 1. Unplug and plug the LPA30;
Handling
2. Replace the LPA30.
Over-power Alarm Item
Contents
Description
LPA30 over-power alarm
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
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Item
Contents
Cause
Possibly signal power of power amplifier LPA30 input port, exceeds maximum output power 2dB. 1. Enable protected power amplifier;
Handling
2. Reset or restart the alarm power amplifier LPA30; 3. Replace the TRXU; 4. Replace the LPA30.
Over-VSWR Alarm: VSWR≥2.8 Item
Contents
Description
LPA30 over-VSWR alarm, VSWR≥2.8
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Matching of power amplifier LPA30 port may fail (for example, cable output to the duplexer is not in good contact, or duplexer output port is not in good contact with the feeder). 1. Check whether power amplifier cable output to the duplexer is in good contact, and whether cable connector is screwed tightly;
Handling
2. Check whether connectors between duplexer output port and feeder and between antenna and feeder are screwed tightly; 3. Reset the LPA30; 4. Replace the LPA30.
Over-Temperature Alarm Item
Contents
Description
LPA30 over-temperature alarm
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Power amplifier layer may fail in heat sinking. For example, fans on the power amplifier layer work abnormally.
Handling
1. Confirm if EMU generates a heat-sinking fan alarm on power amplifier layer; 2. Enable protected LPA30 board and make a recovery attempt; 3. Reset the LPA30;
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Over-Current Alarm Item
Contents
Description
LPA30 over-current alarm
Alarm level
Critical alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Possibly power amplifier LPA30 fails. 1. Enable protected LPA30 board and make a recovery attempt;
Handling
2. Reset the LPA30; 3. Replace the LPA30.
LPA30 VSWR Alarm, 2.8>VSWR≥1.8 Item
Contents
Description
LPA30 VSWR alarm, 2.8>VSWR≥1.8
Alarm level
Major alarm
Alarm type
Equipment alarm
Cause
Matching of power amplifier LPA30 port may fail.
Handling
1. Check to make sure that power amplifier cable output to duplexer is in good contact and cable connector is screwed tightly; 2. Check to make sure that connectors between duplexer output port and feeder and between antenna and feeder are screwed tightly.
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Troubleshooting Examples This chapter introduces some common problems during routine operation and maintenance of the ZXWR B09, and presents symptoms, possible causes and solutions.
Overview Table 6 shows possible problems during routine maintenance of the ZXWR B09. TABLE 6 COMMON PROBLEMS IN ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Classification
System monitoring
User complaint
Problem
Remarks
CPU utilization too high
See High CPU Utilization
Decreased cell radius of BTS coverage
See Decreased Radius of BTS Coverage
Difficult call connection
See Difficult Call Connection
Poor call quality
See Poor Call Quality
Slow to access Internet
See Slow to Access Internet
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System Monitoring High CPU Utilization Symptoms and Effects Alarm man-machine interface of operation and maintenance console has a CPU utilization alarm reported, or CPU utilization exceeds normal value for a long time when monitoring CPU utilization at performance management man-machine interface. High CPU utilization is of great concern. Processing capability of the system decreases if CPU of CCS is at a high utilization for a long time. It results in sharp rise of call loss and may cause memory exhaustion or system breakdown.
Causes Rise of CPU utilization of a board (particularly CCS board) may result from: 1. The system is busy currently, for example, high traffic. 2. Too many measurement tasks are set, and there are more measurement report messages. 3. The system has a local emergency fault, causing a large number of alarm messages reported
Handling Analyze the cause and take appropriate measures in case of high CPU utilization ratio for a long time. 1. Locate the fault and isolate it by blocking failed board and parts or using other methods if there is a large amount of burst alarm reports. 2. Adjust measurement strategy properly if there are too many measurement message reported, for example, cancel some less important measurement tasks or change the period when performing measurement tasks.
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Decreased Radius of BTS Coverage Symptoms and Effects Conversation quality at the edge of cell decreases, and measurement with instruments shows that coverage radius of BTS signals decreases.
Causes 1. Some radio parameters are set improperly, particularly pilot channel transmitting power and forward transmitting power, which affects actual coverage of BTS. 2. Surrounding landform and geographical feature changes, for example, urban construction, also affect actual coverage. 3. Interference in space electromagnetic environment causes pilot pollution. 4. Antenna feeder system gets faulty.
Handling Conduct an on-site survey and detailed spectrum test near the site, and configure radio parameters again based on ambient characteristics and test result. It is better to let professional network optimization personnel perform this task.
User Complaints Difficult Call Connection Symptoms and Effects Users complain that call completion rate (successfully connected to called party) decreases significantly and calls cannot be connected at all in extreme cases.
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Causes Call completion rate is a basic index to evaluate overall performance of the system. A great variety of factors may affect it, including: 1. Boards and parts of access side equipment (including Node B and RNC) fail, or parts of core network side equipment (such as MSC) fail, so less resources are available and users’ access requests are mostly rejected. 2. Software version mismatch exists among some equipment or parts, for operation mistakes at system upgrade or version update. It affects normal working of the system, particularly putting interactive flow of important signaling or message into disorder. As a result, user access becomes difficult. 3. Early-stage network planning or network construction is not perfect or resource configuration is incorrect, so allocation of system service resources is not reasonable. There are insufficient resources in some areas, particularly those with large traffic, which reduce success ratio of user access. 3. User access is more likely to fail in promulgation environment, if there is electromagnetic interference (for example, pilot pollution) and SNR degrades.
Handling 1. Set statistical tasks on performance statistics man-machine interface of operation and maintenance background, to measure call completion rate in user complaint area, and compare the result with old statistical data. 2. There is a large possibility of external electromagnetic interference if statistical indices do not decrease significantly.
Use a radio signaling analyzer to observe connection process of radio signaling, and record characteristics of abnormal interruptions. Use a spectrum analyzer to scan frequency band in use for any external electromagnetic contamination. Locate interference source and try to eliminate it.
3. Check equipment faults, resource configurations and software versions if statistical indices decrease significantly.
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Determine whether whole network, a BTS, or a sector is affected according to problem area reported by the user first. Check current alarms and history alarms. Check working status of equipment parts, transmission equipment and clock source. Eliminate any fault found. Observe utilization of related sources continuously, for example, board CPU utilization, link load, cell traffic, and
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radio channel utilization. Adjust resource configuration data and expand capacity of the equipment if necessary, if related resources cannot meet needs continuously.
Check software/hardware versions of each equipment and part, to eliminate version mismatch.
4. It may be a sign that the system is to be down if performance indices of the whole network degrade. Handle the problem immediately, and report it ZTE in time.
Poor Call Quality Symptom and Effect Common symptoms of poor conversation quality are: 1. Call drop: There is frequent abnormal interruption during conversation of users. 2. One-way conversation: One party cannot hear the other party during the conversation. 3. Intermittent voice: The voice is intermittent when users are in conversation.
Causes 1. Mobile terminal has poor demodulation performance (receiving sensitivity), and fluctuation of receiving field strength affects conversation quality. 2. Either or both parties of the call are on edge of cell(s) or the call is blocked by landform or buildings, so signal field strength is weak and fluctuates greatly. They result in a high frame error rate and affecting voice quality. 3. Strong electromagnetic interference is present in the space, including pilot pollution, carrier interference, and abnormal sector power of adjacent BTSs. They result in decreased voice quality.
Pilot pollution: Surplus pilot frequencies become a strong interference source when there are three or more pilot frequencies with nearly equal magnitude in coverage area. Carrier interference: It is strong signal interference at a frequency close to carrier frequency of BTS in coverage area. The interference may be continuous or in a burst. Abnormal sector power of adjacent BTS: Power output of sectors of adjacent BTS is fluctuating often at amplitude over 3dB, producing interference to overlapped soft handover area of corresponding sector of other BTSs or its adjacent BTS.
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4. Users are moving during the conversation. Signals are seriously blocked suddenly, and air links undergo fast fading or receiving signal strength undergoes sudden change when there are obstacles in the surrounding. They affect continuity of voice because rapid power control function cannot effectively follow up. 5. Resources occupied during the conversation, such as carrier frequency, link, board, switching network and transmission equipment have faults and do not work stably. They affect stability of the conversation. 6. Data configurations are incorrect or versions of hardware and software do not match. They affect stability of the conversation.
Handling 1. Check mobile terminal used for conversation. Use multiple terminals of different models for comparison if possible, to determine whether the terminal has any problem. 2. Test signal field strength in conversation area to evaluate coverage effect. Optimize the network if the area has weak signal field strength. 3. Monitor with instruments to see whether any pilot pollution or carrier interference exists in the region. Find out interference source and handle it properly if so. 4. Query recent forward power output status of all adjacent BTSs at operation and maintenance console. Check corresponding BTS and eliminate related fault if finding any abnormal power output. 5. Usual reason for voice quality degradation only occurring during motion is that power control mechanism in special geographical and ambient system cannot accommodate the application. There is need to optimize the network in this case, for example, by adjusting the antenna. 6. Use a signaling monitoring meter or start signaling tracing at operation and maintenance background, and perform on-site dialing test, to monitor signaling flow. Query history alarms and current alarms simultaneously as a supplement to locate the fault. Check corresponding data configuration and hardware/software versions to eliminate the fault if locating the fault to a specific board or part.
Slow to Access Internet Symptoms and Effects Connection speed is relatively slow when users access the Internet through packet service.
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Causes 1. Signals on forward radio link are of poor quality. For example, received power at the edge is below -90dBm, or received power is high but FER is above 10%, which limits rate of the forward link. 2. Fail to provide high-rate downloading-required bandwidth because system resources are insufficient. 3. The equipment other than Node B fails.
Handling 1. Use instruments to test received power and BER of forward radio link, and perform network optimization if required. 2. View current occupation and allocation of system resources, such as carrier frequencies, links, boards and switching network, to find out “bottleneck” of resources. Upgrade the equipment or expand capacity if condition permits.
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6
Emergent Fault Handling This chapter introduces emergent faults during running of the ZXWR B09, and provides how to contact the Customer Support Center of ZTE. For some emergent faults, a quick handling procedure on site is given.
Definition of Emergency Fault Emergency fault means that a major fault occurs during running of the product and fails to provide basic service, for example: the equipment is paralyzed or suspended; the system is in disorder; abnormal running time exceeds 30 minutes for other causes or the product endangers personnel safety. The followings are level-1 faults: 1. Fail to provide basic service (regardless of any cause such as equipment paralysis, suspension, system disorder or ambient and human factors), and fails to recover after preliminary handling. Emergency handling is in need. 2. Service interruption affects major sites or customers. 3. Foreground/background interrupted.
communication
is
completely
4. Affects other equipment to provide basic service. 5. Use of the product endangers personnel safety.
Handling Contact technical support person of ZTE in time if an emergency fault occurs to the ZXWR B09. ZTE Corporation will immediately enable emergency fault handling to solve the problem ensuring quality
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On-site Handling Procedure This section introduces on-site fast handling procedures for some emergency faults with examples. Inform Customer Support Center of ZTE immediately if the problem still exists. Customer Support Center of ZTE provides round the clock service. Hotline call time for fault handling is less than 20s, and user’s problem will be solved at fastest speed and with best quality. See Table 7 for contact modes. T A B L E 7 C O N T AC T M O D E O F Z T E C U S T O M E R S U P P O R T C E N T E R
National hotline
800-830-1118; 0755-26770800
ADSL hotline
0755-26770188
Support website
http://support.zte.com.cn
Support mailbox
[email protected]
Refer to Table 8 for time standard applied to Customer Support Center. T A B L E 8 T I M E S T AN D A R D A P P L I E D T O Z T E C U S T O M E R S U P P O R T C E N T E R .
Fault Level
Fault Description
Phone Response Time
Recovery Time
Level-1 fault
The whole system is paralyzed, and no basic function can be implemented or all basic functions are degraded
Immediately
Less than 1 day
Level-2 fault
The whole system is potentially paralyzed
Less than 30 minutes
Less than 5 days
Level-3 fault
The service is directly affected, and partial system performances or services are degraded
Less than 2 hours
Less than 15 days
Level-4 fault
The service is affected intermittently or indirectly
Less than 2 hours
Less than 30 days
Technical consultation
Technical consultation, and consultation about the equipment service and function
Less than 2 hours
Less than 2 days
Other problems
There are new service and new function requirements for the product, having no direct effect on the service
Less than 48 hours
Less than 90 days
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Sudden System Breakdown Sudden system breakdown refers to sudden global failure of the system, including calls fail globally, calls are globally hard to get connected, wireless Internet access is denied or Internet access speed is very low globally in some district. Check whether all board indicators on the ZXWR B09 rack are normal and whether there is any critical alarm, if failing to make calls or running the dial-up program suddenly. View global traffic on Service Observation window to determine whether system breakdown has occurred. Perform following steps in sequence to solve the problem: 1. Check status of BTS through background man-machine interface, and isolate faulty board according to alarm status. 2. Check whether IIA works normally. RNC loses contact with Node B, and operation and maintenance in communication with Node B through IPOA fails if transmission system has any fault. 3. Check communications of CCS with BP and TRXU. View rack status through background interface and check whether any BP or TRXU generates an alarm. 4. Check whether clock system has any major alarm. 5. Check RF subsystem. Observe whether measured values of broadband receiving power and carrier transmitting power of each RF subsystem are normal. The antenna system may have a fault if measured power is at a significantly low level for a long time. Observe whether power amplifier unit is closed for protection because output power is too high.
Transmission Disconnected Node B cannot communicate with RNC and user services cannot be accessed, if transmission between RNC and Node B is faulty. Perform following steps in sequence to solve the problem: 1. Use a piece of normal transmission wire (E1 or optical fiber) to self-loop IIA. IIA is normal if self-loop succeeds. IIA is abnormal and needs replacement if self-loop fails. 2. Perform a self-loop test for corresponding transmission interface of RNC by following same procedures. Replace the board if it is abnormal. 3. Check transmission line connecting RNC and Node B.
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Power Amplifier Output Power Protection Output power protection of the power amplifier is triggered, and there is no output signal or output signal is very weak, so Node B does not work normally and user services cannot be accessed. Output power protection of the power amplifier is basically because SWR is too high and power returned is too large. They may burn the power amplifier. There is need of protection and the power amplifier adjusts output power to decrease power returned. Improper installation of antenna feeder system results in unmatched input impedance and output impedance in actual cases. Perform following steps in sequence to solve the problem: 1. Remotely reset the power amplifier board, and observe whether the system recovers. Reset it on site if not. 2. Check whether antenna feeder system is disconnected. Install antenna feeder system properly if so. 3. Check whether antenna system is in short circuit. Replace it with a new one if so. 4. Check whether there is any sign that water enters antenna feeder system or antenna feeder system becomes aging. In the first case, discharge the water in former case and replace antenna feeder system in latter case.
Lightning Strike A lightning strike may have damaged the equipment, if system service suddenly becomes abnormal. Check devices in the following order: antenna feeder, DDL, TRXU, power distributor, IIA, and optical interface of IIA. Isolate failed parts and replace them.
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Terms Term
Description
AAA
Authentication Authorization Accounting
AAL2
ATM Adaptation Layer type 2
AAL5
ATM Adaptation Layer type 5
AH
Authentication Header
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DiffServ
Differentiated Service
GRE
Generic Routing Encapsulation
HLR
Home Location Register
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol
IETF
Internet Engineering Task Force
IKE
Internet Key Exchange
IMSI
International Mobile Station Identity
IntServ
Integrated Service
IPCP
IP Control Protocol
IPsec
IP Security
IPv6
IP Version 6
ISAKMP
Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol
IWF
Inter Work Function
L2TP
Layer2 Tunnel Protocol
LAES
Lawfully Authorized Electronic Surveillance
LAN
Local Area Network
LCP
Link Control Protocol
MGW
Media Gateway
MIP
Mobile IP
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Term
Description
MS
Mobile Station
MSC
Mobile Switching Center
NCP
Network Control Protocol
PAP
Password Authentication Protocol
PPP
Point to Point Protocol
QoS
Quality of Service
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial in User Service
RSVP
Resource Reservation Protocol
SDH
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
STM
Synchronous Transfer Mode
TCP
Transfer Control Protocol
TOS
Type of Service
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
UDR
User Data Record
VLR
Visit Location Register
VPN
Virtual Private Network
WAN
Wide Area Network
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Appendix
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Abbreviations Abbreviations
Description
A3
Authentication algorithm A3
A5/X
Encryption algorithm A5/0-7
A8
Ciphering key generating algorithm A8
ACK
ACKnowledgement
ACM
Accumulated Call Meter
ACM
Address Complete Message
AE
Application Entity
APB
ATM Process Board
AoC
Advice of Charge
AoCC
Advice of Charge Charging supplementary service
AoCI
Advice of Charge Information supplementary service
ASE
Application Service Element
ASIG
Analog Signaling
ASN.1
Abstract Syntax Notation One
AuC
Authentication Centre
BAIC
Barring of All Incoming Calls supplementary service
BAOC
Barring of All Outgoing Calls supplementary service
BCCH
Broadcast Control Channel
BCTL
Back Control
BCSN
Backplane of Circuit Switch Network
BDT
Back Digital Trunk
BCTC
Backplane of ConTrol Center
BFBI
Back Fiber Bus Interface
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Abbreviations
Description
BHCA
Busy hour Calling Attempt
BIC-Roam
Barring of Incoming Calls when Roaming outside the home PLMN country supplementary service
BNET
Back Network
BO
all Barring of Outgoing call supplementary services
BOIC
Barring of Outgoing International Calls supplementary service
BOIC-exHC
Barring of Outgoing International Calls except those directed to the home PLMN Country supplementary service
BPSN
Backplane of Packet Switch Network
BS
Basic Service (group)
BS
Bearer Service
BSG
Basic Service Group
BSNM
Back S Network
BTS
Base Transceiver Station
BUSN
Backplane of Universal Switch Network
CAI
Charge Advice Information
CB
Cell Broadcast
CBC
Cell Broadcast Centre
CBCH
Cell Broadcast Channel
CBK
Clear Back signal
CC
Country Code Call Control
CCF
Conditional Call Forwarding
CCITT
The International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee
Cct
Circuit
CF
all Call Forwarding services
CFB
Call Forwarding on mobile subscriber Busy supplementary service
CFNRc
Call Forwarding on mobile subscriber Not Reachable supplementary service
CFNRy
Call Forwarding on No Reply supplementary service
CFU
Call Forwarding Unconditional supplementary service
CGC
Circuit Group Congestion signal
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Appendix A Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Description
CI
Cell Identity CUG Index
CLKG
CLOCK Generator
CLKI
CLOCK Interface
CLI
Calling Line Identity
CLIP
Calling Line Identification Presentation supplementary service
CLIR
Calling Line Identification Restriction supplementary service
CM
Connection Management
CMD
CoMmanD
CMP
Control Main Processor
COLI
COnnected Line Identity
COLP
COnnected Line identification Presentation supplementary service
COLR
COnnected Line identification Restriction supplementary service
DTB
Digital Trunk Board
GGLP
GGSN Line Processor
COLP
COnnected Line identification Presentation supplementary service
GGMP
GGSN Main Processor
GGUP
GGSN GTP-U Processor
GLI
GE Line Interface
GERAN
GSM Enhanced Radio Access Network
IMAB
IMA Board
IPB
IP Process Board
IPI
IP bearer Interface
IWFB
IWF Board
MNIC
Multi-service Network Interface Card
MONB
MONIOTR BOARD
MPB
Main Process Board
MRB
Media Resource Board
OMP
Operation Main Processor
PLI
POS Line Interface
PSN
Packet Switch Network
PWRD
POWER Distributor
RMP
Router Main Processor
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Abbreviations
Description
RPB
Router Protocol process Board
SDHB
SDH Board
SDTB
Sonet Digital Trunk Board
SDU
Selection and Distribution Unit
SGBP
SGSN Gb Processor
SGLP
SGSN General Line Processor
SGMP
SGSN Main Processor
SGSP
SGSN Processor
SGUP
SGSN GTP-U Processor
SIUP
SGSN Iu Processor
SMP
Signal Main Processor
SPB
Signaling Process Board
TFI
TDM Fiber Interface
TSNB
TDM Switch Network Board
UIM
Universal Interface Module
VTC
Voice Transcoder Card
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