GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide

DBS3900 GSM V100R012

Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide Issue

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Date

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DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide

About This Document

About This Document Purpose This describes the procedures for installing the DBS3900 GSM site maintenance terminal. It also describes the functions and interfaces of the different parts of the DBS3900 GSM site maintenance terminal. In addition, it provides instructions for common DBS3900 GSM operations.

Product Version The following table lists the product version related to this document.

Product Name

Product Version

DBS3900 GSM (hereinafter referred to as DBS3900)

V100R012

Intended Audience This guide is intended for the engineers who maintain the BTS through the site maintenance terminal. The engineers should have the basic knowledge of radio communications, IP, windows operations, and BTS. This document is intended for: l

System engineers

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Field engineers

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Shift operators

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Network operators

Organization 1 Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenanc Maintenancee Terminal User Guide

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This describes the definitions, functions, logical objects, and other attributes of the software window of the Site Maintenance Terminal. The Site Maintenance Terminal is used to commission, maintain, and troubleshoot a BTS. 3 Getting Started with the Site Maintenance Terminal

This describes how to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS, log in to the Site Maintenance Terminal System, and exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, after the Site Maintenance Terminal application is installed. When the transmission is unavailable, you can configure the BTS on the SMT. When the transmission is available, you can only perform query operation on the SMT. 4 Using the Site Management Rights

The operations of the site management rights involve obtaining the site management rights and releasing the site management rights. 5 Managing Sites

The site management involves viewing site resources, querying the delay in reporting board alarms, resetting the BTS, testing whether the boards in a site operate normally and whether the connection of transmit links is normal, monitoring and managing the environment parameters in a site, viewing the board parameters of the BTS, testing the RF specifications, and viewing the parameter settings in a ring network and the bar codes of a site. 6 Managing Cells

The cell management involves managing cell attributes and cell extended attributes, testing all the BTs and R Cs of a cell so that they can be locked or unlocked, and checking whether the BTs and RCs are functional. 7 Managing BTs

The BT management involves locking or unlocking a BT, resetting a BT, performing the RC self-test, view the status of the channels on a specified BT, and enabling a specified RC to transmit signals at a predefined power level. 8 Managing RCs

The RC management involves setting the attributes and extended attributes of an RC, locking or unlocking an RC, resetting an RC, and adjusting power of an RC automatically. 9 Managing Channels

The channel management involves viewing and setting channel attributes, locking or unlocking a channel, and checking the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such as the bit error rate (BER) and transmit power. 10 BBU Operations

The BBU operations involve the query, configuration, and test operations associated with the BBU. You can query the board settings, board information, board extended information, board alarms, and port attributes. You can also perform operations such as board reset, power-off reset, self-test, clock configuration, loopback test, and par ameter management. 11 RRU Operations

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can also perform operations such as the board reset, power-off reset, operation start, self-test, loopback test, parameter management, and antenna mode configuration. 12 RRU Configurations

The RRU configurations involve adding or removing a ring, displaying in-position boards, detecting in-position boards, setting and canceling a breakpoint.

Conventions Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol

Description Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results. Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save time. Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

General Conventions

The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention

Description

Times New Roman

Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface

Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in boldface. For example, log in as user root.

Italic

Book titles are in italics.

Courier New

Examples of information displayed on the screen are in Courier New.

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Convention

Description

Boldface

The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Italic

Command arguments are in italics.

[]

Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.

{ x | y | ... }

Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. One item is selected.

[ x | y | ... ]

Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. One item is selected or no i tem is selected.

{ x | y | ... } *

Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all items can be selected.

[ x | y | ... ] *

Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.

GUI Conventions

The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention

Description

Boldface

Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles are in boldface. For example, click OK .

>

Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.

Keyboard Operations

The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Format

Description

Key

Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Key 1+Key 2

Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt +A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.

Key 1, Key 2

Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means the two keys should be pressed in turn.

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Action

Description

Click

Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer.

Double-click

Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer.

Drag

Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the pointer to a certain position.


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Contents About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii 1 Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide..................................1 2 Introduction to the Site Maintenance Terminal......................................................................5 2.1 Definitions Related to the Site Maintenance Terminal.......................................................................................6 2.2 Logical O bjects of the BTS.................................................................................................................... ............6 2.3 Software Window of the Site Maintenance Terminal System............................................................................7

3 Getting Started with the Site Maintenance Terminal............................................................8 3.1 Configuration Requirements for the Site Maintenance Terminal PC.................................................................9 3.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal System..............................................................................................10 3.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC.................................................................10 3.2.2 Connecting the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS....................................................................10 3.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End..................................................................................................11 3.3 Exiting the Site Maintenance Terminal............................................................................................................13

4 Using the Site Management Rights.........................................................................................14 4.1 Site Management Rights...................................................................................................................................15 4.2 Obtaining the Site Management Rights............................................................................................................15 4.3 Releasing the Site Management Rights............................................................................................................15

5 Managing Sites.............................................................................................................................17 5.1 Performing the BTS Configuration..................................................................................................................20 5.2 Performing Site Opstart....................................................................................................................................29 5.3 Viewing Site Resources....................................................................................................................................29 5.4 Forcibly Loading Software...............................................................................................................................30 5.5 Activating Software..........................................................................................................................................32 5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically.........................................................................................................................35 5.7 Testing Sites.....................................................................................................................................................37 5.8 Monitoring Environment..................................................................................................................................37 5.9 Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs...................................................................................................................40 5.10 Testing Transmission Performance................................................................................................................42 5.11 Querying Alarm Delay Time..........................................................................................................................44 5.12 Querying the Ring Topology Parameters.......................................................................................................45 5.13 Querying the Bar Codes.................................................................................................................................46 Issue 08 (2011-09-30)


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5.14 Managing the RET Antenna...........................................................................................................................47 5.15 Configuring IP over E1...................................................................................................................................49 5.15.1 Setting PPP/MLPPP Links....................................................................................................................49 5.15.2 Setting the Static IP Address and Route................................................................................................51 5.15.3 Deleting the Static IP Address...............................................................................................................56 5.16 Setting the Static IP Address of the IP over FE BTS.....................................................................................57 5.17 Using IP-Related Functions............................................................................................................................61 5.17.1 Configuring the Debug IP Address......................................................................................................61 5.17.2 Configuring the Route..........................................................................................................................64 5.17.3 Configuring the Ping Function.............................................................................................................65 5.17.4 Configuring the Tracert Function.........................................................................................................67 5.18 Loading Software Package.............................................................................................................................68 5.19 Activating Software Package..........................................................................................................................71

6 Managing Cells............................................................................................................................73 6.1 Managing Cell Attributes.................................................................................................................................74 6.2 Managing Cell Extended Attributes.................................................................................................................77 6.3 Performing Cell Opstart....................................................................................................................................79 6.4 Changing the Cell Management State..............................................................................................................79 6.5 Performing the Cell Performance Test.............................................................................................................81

7 Managing BTs..............................................................................................................................82 7.1 Performing BT Opstart.....................................................................................................................................83 7.2 Changing the BT Management State................................................................................................................83 7.3 Re-Initializing a BT..........................................................................................................................................85 7.4 Performing Baseband Test................................................................................................................................86 7.5 Viewing the Channel Status.............................................................................................................................88 7.6 Setting the TRX Full Power Emission.............................................................................................................89

8 Managing RCs..............................................................................................................................91 8.1 Managing RC Attributes...................................................................................................................................92 8.2 Managing RC Extended Attributes...................................................................................................................93 8.3 Performing RC Opstart.....................................................................................................................................95 8.4 Changing the RC Management State................................................................................................................96 8.5 Re-Initializing an RC........................................................................................................................................97 8.6 Obtaining the RC Power Mode........................................................................................................................98 8.7 Obtaining the Auto Power Adjustment Type...................................................................................................99

9 Managing Channels..................................................................................................................100 9.1 Managing Channel Attributes.........................................................................................................................101 9.2 Performing Channel Opstart...........................................................................................................................102 9.3 Changing the Channel Management State......................................................................................................103 9.4 Performing the Loopback Test.......................................................................................................................104

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10.1 Configuring a Board.....................................................................................................................................109 10.2 Querying Board Information........................................................................................................................110 10.3 Querying Board Extended Information........................................................................................................112 10.4 Resetting a board..........................................................................................................................................113 10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode.........................................................................................................114 10.6 Testing a Board.............................................................................................................................................115 10.7 Setting the BTS Clock..................................................................................................................................115 10.8 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links.......................................................................117 10.9 Querying Board Parameters..........................................................................................................................119 10.10 Querying Port Attributes............................................................................................................................120 10.11 Querying the Patch Information in Flash...................................................................................................120

11 RRU Operations.......................................................................................................................122 11.1 Querying Board Information........................................................................................................................124 11.2 Querying Board Extended Information........................................................................................................125 11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode.........................................................................................................127 11.4 Resetting a board..........................................................................................................................................129 11.5 Starting a Board............................................................................................................................................131 11.6 Testing a Board.............................................................................................................................................133 11.7 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links.......................................................................135 11.8 Querying Board Parameters..........................................................................................................................137 11.9 Querying Port Attributes..............................................................................................................................142 11.10 Setting the Receive and Send Mode...........................................................................................................144

12 RRU Config urations............................................................................................................... 146 12.1 Adding an RRU............................................................................................................................................148 12.2 Deleting an RRU..........................................................................................................................................150 12.3 Adding a Ring...............................................................................................................................................152 12.4 Removing a Ring..........................................................................................................................................153 12.5 Displaying Not Configured Boards..............................................................................................................155 12.6 Checking Board Position Information..........................................................................................................157 12.7 Setting a Breakpoint.....................................................................................................................................158 12.8 Canceling a Breakpoint................................................................................................................................160

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1 Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide

Changes in DBS3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide This provides the changes in the DBS 3900 GSM Site Maintenance Terminal User Guide.

08(2011-09-30) This is the seventh official release of V100R012. Compared with issue 07(2011-08-30), no information is added. Compared with issue 07(2011-08-30), this issue modifies the following topics: Some descriptions and figures are optimized. Compared with issue 07(2011-08-30), no information is deleted.

07(2011-08-30) This is the sixth official release of V100R012. Compared with issue 06(2011-03-30), no information is added. Compared with issue 06(2011-03-30), this issue modifies the following topics:

Topic

Description

9.4 Performing the Loopback Test

The MRRU and GRRU are added.

12.1 Adding an RRU

Set BTS type is added in prerequisite. The procedures of adding RRU is changed.

Compared with issue 06(2011-03-30), no information is deleted.

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Topic

Description

5.4 Forcibly Loading Software

The contents are updated.

5.5 Activating Software 5.9 Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs 10.1 Configuring a Board


05(2011-01-20) This is the fourth official release of V100R012. Compared with issue 04(2010-09-27), no information is added. Compared with issue 04(2010-09-27), this issue modifies the following topics:

Topic

Description

10 BBU Operations

Board Configuration window and Board Management window are updated.

11 RRU Operations 12 RRU Configurations


04(2010-09-27) This is the third official release of V100R012. Compared with issue 03(2010-07-30), no information is added. Compared with issue 03(2010-07-30), this issue modifies the following topics:

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About This Document

The Product version is changed to V100R012.

5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically

Add description in CAUTION.

5.10 Testing Transmission Performance


10.4 Resetting a board


10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode



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Topic

Description

11.4 Resetting a board


11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode



03(2010-07-30) This is the second official release of V100R012. Compared with issue 02(2010-05-30), no information is added. Compared with issue 02(2010-05-30), this issue modifies the following topics:

Topic

Description

5.18 Loading Software Package

The procedures of creating the preconfigured file is added.

5.19 Activating Software Package

The procedures of activating software is changed.

7.4 Performing Baseband Test

The theory of TRX-self and BIU Loop test are added.

Compared with issue 02(2010-05-30), this issue deletes the following topics: l

Testing the RF Specifications

02(2010-05-30) This is the first official release of V100R012. Compared with issue 01(2010-04-10), this issue adds the following topics: l

5.17 Using IP-Related Functions

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5.18 Loading Software Package

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5.19 Activating Software Package

Compared with issue 01(2010-04-10), no information is modified. Compared with issue 01(2010-04-10), no information is deleted.

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2 Introduction to the Site Maintenance Terminal

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Introduction to the Site Maintenance Terminal

About This Chapter This describes the definitions, functions, logical objects, and other attributes of the software window of the Site Maintenance Terminal. The Site Maintenance Terminal is used to commission, maintain, and troubleshoot a BTS. The Site Maintenance Terminal provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for operation and maintenance. 2.1 Definitions Related to the Site Maintenance Terminal This describes the difference between the Site Maintenance Terminal, Site Maintenance Terminal PC, and Site Maintenance Terminal application. 2.2 Logical Objects of the BTS This describes the logical objects of the BTS. Different logical objects are maintained in different ways. 2.3 Software Window of the Site Maintenance Terminal System

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2.1 Definitions Related to the Site Maintenance Terminal This describes the difference between the Site Maintenance Terminal, Site Maintenance Terminal PC, and Site Maintenance Terminal application.

Site Maintenance Terminal The Site Maintenance Terminal is a logical concept. It refers to a maintenance terminal installed with the Site Maintenance Terminal software package and connected to t he OM network of the BTSs. Through the Site Maintenance Terminal, you can operate and maintain the BTSs.

Site Maintenance Terminal PC The Site Maintenance Terminal PC is a hardware concept. It refers to the computer on which the Site Maintenance Terminal software package is installed.

Site Maintenance Terminal Application The Site Maintenance Terminal application is installed on a Site Maintenance Terminal PC. It refers to the Huawei Site Maintenance Terminal software package.

2.2 Logical Objects of the BTS This describes the logical objects of the BTS. Different logical objects are maintained in different ways. The logical objects consist of the sites, cells, baseband (BTs), channels (CHs), and TRXs (RCs), as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Logical structure of a BTS

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2.3 Software Window of the Site Maintenance Terminal System The Site Maintenance Terminal System software window consists of the navigation pane, view pane, and status pane, as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2 Site Maintenance Terminal System Software Window

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3 Getting Started with the Site Maintenance Terminal

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Getting Started with the Site Maintenance Terminal

About This Chapter This describes how to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS, log in to the Site Maintenance Terminal System, and exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, after the Site Maintenance Terminal application is installed. When the transmission is unavailable, you can configure the BTS on the SMT. When the transmission is available, you can only perform query operation on the SMT. 3.1 Configuration Requirements for the Site Maintenance Terminal PC The Site Maintenance Terminal PC should meet the requirements for the configuration of hardware and software and for the communication capability. 3.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal System Before starting the Site Maintenance Terminal, firstly, set the IP address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC; secondly, connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS; finally, log in to the Site Maintenance Terminal. 3.3 Exiting the Site Maintenance Terminal If you exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, the connection between the Site Maintenance Terminal and the BTS is disrupted, and the Site Maintenance Terminal System window is closed.

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3.1 Configuration Requirements for the Site Maintenance Terminal PC The Site Maintenance Terminal PC should meet the requirements for the configuration of hardware and software and for the communication capability.

Hardware Requirements Table 3-1 lists the hardware requirements for the installation of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC. Table 3-1 Hardware requirements

Item

Quantity

Minimum Configuration

CPU

1

PIII 866

RAM

1

256 MB

Hard disk

1

20 GB

Display adapter resolution

1

800×600

Ethernet adapter

1

10&100Mbps

CD drive

-

-

Other devices

3×1

Keyboard, mouse

Software Requirements Table 3-2 lists the software requirements for the installation of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC. Table 3-2 Software requirements

Item

Recommended Configuration

Operating system

Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP

Default language of the operating system

English (United States)

Web browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later versions

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3.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal System Before starting the Site Maintenance Terminal, firstly, set the IP address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC; secondly, connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS; finally, log in to the Site Maintenance Terminal.

3.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC This describes how to set the IP address of the SMT PC to the same network segment as the IP address (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of the BTS.

Prerequisite The TCP/IP protocol is installed on the SMT PC.

Procedure Step 1 To set the IP address of the PC, perform the following steps where the Windows XP operating system is taken as an example: On Windows XP, choose Start > Setting > Control Panel.

Step 2 Double-click Network Connections in the displayed Control Panel window. Right-click Local Area Connection in the displayed dialog box.

Step 3 Choose Properties from the shortcut menu. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties . The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed.

Step 5 Select Use the following IP address. Step 6 Enter the correct IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Ensure that the IP address of the SMT PC is in the same network segment as the IP addresses (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of the BTS so that a maintenance channel on the BTS side can be established.

Step 7 Click OK to complete the settings. ----End

3.2.2 Connecting the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS The Site Maintenance Terminal PC should be connected to the ETH port on the main control module of the BTS through the Ethernet cable. Then, you can operate and maintain the BTS on the Site Maintenance Terminal.

Prerequisite The IP address and the subnet mask of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC are set. The IP address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC and the IP address (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of the BTS are located in the same network segment.

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Procedure Step 1 Use the Ethernet cable to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS. One end of the Ethernet cable is connected to the ETH port on the main control module (GTMU for the DBS3900) of the main cabinet. The other end of the Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet cable port on the Site Maintenance Terminal PC (usually a portable PC).

Step 2 Start the command window. l

If the operating system of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC is Windows 98, choose Start > Program > MS-DOS Prompt. The command window is displayed.

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If the operating system of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC is Windows 2000/XP, choose Start > Run. In the Run dialog box, run the cmd command. The command window is displayed.

Step 3 In the command window, run the ping target_name command to verify that the connection between the PC and the DBS3900 is established. NOTE

target_name indicates the IP address of the BTS.

If the messages returned are similar to the following example, the LMT and the BBU communicate properly. In this example, the IP address of the external network is 192.168.0.72. Pinging 192.168.0.72 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.0.72: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=253 Reply from 192.168.0.72: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=253 Reply from 192.168.0.72: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=253 Reply from 192.168.0.72: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=253 Ping statistics for 192.168.0.72: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms

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3.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End This describes the procedure to start the SMT. You can run the SMT to directly log in to the BTS at the local end.

Prerequisite l

The SMT PC is connected properly to the BTS.

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The latest software of the SMT is installed in the SMT PC.

Procedure Step 1 Start the SMT. l

If the SMT PC communicates with the BTS normally, a window is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-1. The SMT is started successfully.

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If the SMT PC fails to communicate with the BTS, the Communication failed dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-2. Go to Step 2.

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Figure 3-1 Site Maintenance Terminal system window

Figure 3-2 Communication failed dialog box

Step 2 Click Yes. The Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3 Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box

Step 3 In the Select Communication Port area, click Network Port. In the Configure IP area, set the IP address to 192.168.0.72.

Step 4 Click OK . The Site Maintenance Terminal System window is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-1.

Step 5 In the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click User, and select User Login. Enter User Name (Omc by default) and User Password (omc by default). Login to the BTS is successful. ----End

3.3 Exiting the Site Maintenance Terminal If you exit the Site Maintenance Terminal, the connection between the Site Maintenance Terminal and the BTS is disrupted, and the Site Maintenance Terminal System window is closed.

Procedure Step 1 Exit the site maintenance terminal by choosing Maintenance > Exit or click Close in the Site Maintenance Terminal System window. ----End

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4 Using the Site Management Rights

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Using the Site Management Rights

About This Chapter The operations of the site management rights involve obtaining the site management rights and releasing the site management rights. 4.1 Site Management Rights The site management rights refer to the rights to set the parameters of a BTS. After a BTS is powered on, the remote Site Maintenance System obtains the site management rights by default. Before operating the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you must obtain the site management rights first. 4.2 Obtaining the Site Management Rights This function is performed to obtain the rights for setting parameters of the BTS. 4.3 Releasing the Site Management Rights This function is performed to release the rights for setting parameters of the BTS. After completing the local maintenance, you must release the site management rights.

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4.1 Site Management Rights The site management rights refer to the rights to set the parameters of a BTS. After a BTS is powered on, the remote Site Maintenance System obtains the site management rights by default. Before operating the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you must obtain the site management rights first. When operating a BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, pay attention to the following: l

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data, for example, load software or activate software. You can read data from the BTS without the site management rights.

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After a BTS is powered on, the remote Site Maintenance System obtains the site management rights by default and performs all operations directly. Before operating the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you must obtain the site management rights first. You cannot operate the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System and the remote Site Maintenance System at the same time.

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After completing the local maintenance, you must release the site management rights. NOTE l

Remote Site Maintenance: maintaining the BTS through the L MT on the BSC side

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Site Maintenance Terminal: maintaining the BTS by directly connecting the Site Maintenance Terminal PC to the BTS through the Ethernet ports

4.2 Obtaining the Site Management Rights This function is performed to obtain the rights for setting parameters of the BTS.

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal.

Procedure Step 1 3.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End. Step 2 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Site Management Right. The Site Management Right dialog box is displayed.

Step 3 Click Get. A warning message occurs after clicking on Get, click Yes. Then the result is displayed in the dialog box.

Step 4 Click Close on the dialog box to end the operation. ----End

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Context After completing the local maintenance, you should release the site management rights to facilitate remote maintenance. If you do not release the site management rights at the local end, the writing operation cannot be performed at the remote end.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Site Management Right. The Site Management Right dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click Release. The result is displayed in the dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Site Management Right dialog box


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About This Chapter The site management management involves viewing site resources, querying the delay in reporting board alarms, resetting resetting the BTS, testing whether the boards in a site operate normally and whether the connection of transmit transmit links is normal, monitoring monitoring and managing the environment parameters in a site, viewing viewing the board parameters of the BTS, testing the RF specifications, and viewing the parameter settings settings in a ring network and the bar codes of a site.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site the site management rights before writing data; o therwise, you may not be able to write data.

5.1 Performing the BTS Configuration This describes how to configure logical objects of the BTS. The configuration procedure consists of the cell configuration, carrier binding, and activation of cell configuration data. 5.2 Performing Site Opstart Validate the configured site data on the BTS OM system. Site data include site attributes and the OML configuration. 5.3 Viewing Site Resources This function is performed to view the following site resources: CPU usage, RAM usage, DC voltage, temperature inside a cabinet, humidity inside a cabinet, battery current, battery temperature, load current, AC voltage, and quantity of state. This function can also be performed to obtain temperature of the board. 5.4 Forcibly Loading Software This function is performed to load software to the main control board. 5.5 Activating Software This function is performed to validate the software loaded onto the main control board, including the software of the main control board and the software of other boards. 5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically Resetting a site involves third level reset and fourth level reset. The third level reset and the fourth level reset are used to reinitialize the base station, that is, to reset all the boards in the base station and load the configuration data of the base station from the BSC. Issue 08 (2011-09-30)


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5.7 Testing Sites This describes how to perform tests on boards that are configured in the site, and then return the test results. If the tests succeed, it indicates that the boards are running normally. If the tests fail, it indicates that the boards are running abnormally. 5.8 Monitoring Environment This function is performed to monitor and manage the environment parameters in a site. By performing this this function, you can view the current cu rrent temperature and humidity and set the temperature and humidity thresholds. The BTS can run normally in a safe and suitable site environment. You environment. You can also clear a burglar alarm or a smoke alarm and disable an EAC alarm. 5.9 Obtaining and Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs This describes describes how to obtain the compressed BTS log files of the and how to view the BTS logs 5.10 Testing Transmission Performance This describes describes how to perform an E1 loopback test and a timeslot loopback test to check whether the transmission transmission link is normal. 5.11 Querying Querying Alarm Delay Time This function is function is performed to query the alarm delay time of boards. 5.12 Querying Querying the Ring Topology Parameters This function is function is performed to query the ring topology parameters, including including the working direction of a site in the ring topology (Port 0 is forward link and port 1 is reverse link) and the indication of auto rotate in the ring topology. If automatic rotation is permitted, the result also involves the waiting time before rotation and the scheduled time for attempts before rotation. 5.13 Querying Querying the Bar Codes This describes describes how to query the bar codes of the boards configured in a site. 5.14 Managing Managing the RET Antenna This function is performed to query and set parameters of the Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) antenna connected connected to the BTS. 5.15 Configuring Configuring IP over E1 When the network in IP over E1 mode is configured with the intermediate transport equipment, the equipment equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function and the DHCP broadcast detection cannot be im plemented. In this case, case, you can can set the PPP/MLPPP links and static IP addresses through the SMT. Hence, the BTS creates PPP/MLPPP links and obtains t he configuration information through through the unicast DHCP after the BTS is reset. The static IP configuration involves the PPP/MLPPP PPP/MLPPP links, IP address, and route, which can be set and queried. 5.16 Setting the the Static IP Address of the IP over FE BTS This section describes how to set the static IP address of the the IPoFE BTS. In the case of layer 3 networking, the intermediate transport equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function and the DHCP DHCP broadcast detection cannot be implemented. In this case, you can set the static IP address on the BTS side, and t he BTS obtains the configuration information through the unicast DHCP. DHCP. The static IP configuration involves the IP address and route, which can be set and queried. 5.17 Using IP-Related IP-Related Functions Before the BTS BTS is connected to the BSC, you are required to configure an IP address of the BTS for debugging. debugging. Thus, the Ping and Tracert functions can c an be performed on the BSC or intermediate transport equipment. In this way, you can learn the st atus of the link between the BTS and the BSC or inter mediate mediate transport equipment. 5.18 Loading Software Loading Software Package

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The required software can be loaded to the main control board or other boards by FTP. The load by component mode is supported, and simultaneous activation of the basic software version and hot patches is also supported. 5.19 Activating Software Package The software loaded to a board must be activated before use. There are software for the main control board and software for other boards.

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5.1 Performing the BTS Configuration This describes how to configure logical objects of the BTS. The configuration procedure consists of the cell configuration, carrier binding, and activation of cell configuration data.

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal and obtained the site management right.

Context NOTE l

The following part describes the configuration and binding of carriers based on one DRRU configured with two carriers.

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The configuration of the DRRU is similar to that of the GRRU, DRFU, and GRFU.

Procedure Step 1 Add a cell. Click Site0, and double-click Site Configuration in the Function area. The Site Configuration dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 Site Configuration dialog box (1)

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"Site0" is an example given to explain the site configuration process.

Step 2 Click Site0, and then click Add Subobject. In the Object Attributes area, specify Object No. and Object Name. Click Set.

In the Object Operation area, Cell0 is added, as shown in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2 Site Configuration dialog box (2)

Step 3 Bind the carrier: Click Cell0, and select the TRX to be configured in the Boardtype drop-down list box. Set the board type to DRRU , as shown in Figure 5-3.

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Figure 5-3 Site Configuration dialog box (3)

Step 4 Click Add Subobject. In the Object Attribute area, enter values in Object No., Object Name, Board No., and Pass No.. Carrier0 is added in the Object Operation area. The carrier is bound to the number 0 pass of the TRX whose Board No. is 0, as shown in Figure 5-4. Pass 0 as carrier A. The pass number of the TRX depends on the carrier number.

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Step 5 Configure the second carrier: Set Object Name to Carrier1, Board No. to 0, and Pass No. to 1, as shown in Figure 5-5. The DRRU 0 is configured with two carriers.

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The procedure for adding carriers for other TRX boards is the same as adding carrier for the DRRU.

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The GRRU can be configured with 6 carriers, that is, there are 6 pass numbers ranging from 0 to 5 for the same board number.

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The GRRU has two RX paths (path A and path B) and one TX path (path A). Therefore, select path A when configuring a carrier. The DRRU has two paths, both can used for TX and RX. Therefore, you can configure the carrier according to the configuration data.

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The SMT provides the self-check function. When an invalid value is specified, the User Error dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6 User Error dialog box

Step 6 Click Site0. The Set button is available. Click Set. Configuring cell succeeded is available, as shown in Figure 5-7.

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Step 7 Close the dialog box. The configured cell is displayed in the navigation pane, as shown in Figure 5-8. The data is configured but not activated. To activate the data, go to Step 8.

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Figure 5-8 Configured cell and channels

Step 8 Choose Site0 > Site Opstart > OK . The Site Opstart dialog box is as shown in Figure 5-9. If...

Then...

Site Opstart successful is displayed. Click Close, and then perform the next step. The Site Opstart operation failed.

1. Perform Step 8 again. If the operation succeeds, go to Step 9. If the operation fails, go to 8.2. 2. Check the data consistency between the modified data and the data on the existing network. If the configuration is inconsistent, correct the configuration. If the configuration is consistent, contact Huawei technical support engineers on the BTS side for troubleshooting.

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Figure 5-9 Site Opstart dialog box

Step 9 Choose Cell0 > Cell Opstart > OK . The Cell Opstart dialog box is as shown in Figure 5-10. If...

Then...

Cell Opstart successful is displayed.

Click Close, and then perform the next step.

The Cell Opstart operation failed.

For details, see Step 8.

Figure 5-10 Cell Opstart dialog box

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5.2 Performing Site Opstart Validate the configured site data on the BTS OM system. Site data include site attributes and the OML configuration.

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal and obtained the site management rights.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Site Opstart. The Site Opstart dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the st atus bar at the bottom of the Site Opstart dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-11. Figure 5-11 Site Opstart dialog box

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5.3 Viewing Site Resources This function is performed to view the following site resources: CPU usage, RAM usage, DC voltage, temperature inside a cabinet, humidity inside a cabinet, battery current, battery temperature, load current, AC voltage, and quantity of state. This function can also be performed to obtain temperature of the board.

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click View Resource. The View Resource dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 In the Select Resource Type list box, click the type of the source to be viewed, as shown in Figure 5-12. The result is displayed at the bottom of the View Resource dialog box. Figure 5-12 View Resource dialog box

NOTE

The resources to be viewed are the real-time messages.

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5.4 Forcibly Loading Software This function is performed to load software to the main control board.

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal.

Context NOTE

You do not need to obtain the management right of the site maintenance terminal for this function.

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The main control board of the base station is the GTMU.

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You need to load the software of the main control board prior to loading the software of other boards. There are no strict requirements for the sequence of loading the software of other boards.

Table 5-1 describes the parameters available in the Software Download dialog box. Table 5-1 Parameters available in the Software Download dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

File Name

File name of the software to be downloaded, that is, the path in which the software is saved

Use the actual file name. Note that the file name is case sensitive.

Send Window Size

Size of the data packet when the software is loaded

1 to 49 (49 is recommended)

Version

Version of the software to be downloaded. It should be the same as the version of the downloaded file.

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File ID

Type of board whose software is to be loaded. It should be consistent with the type of the downloaded file.

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Forced Software Load. The Software Download dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Set File Name. In the Send Window Size spin box, specify a size. In the Version area, enter a version number. In the File ID drop-down list box, select DTMU_MAIN , as shown in Figure 5-13.

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Figure 5-13 Software Download dialog box

Step 3 Click Start. You can view the loading progress in the Site Maintenance Terminal System. If the software is loaded successfully, the Loading software successfully message is displayed on the status bar.

Step 4 Repeat step 2 to 3 to load the software of other boards. ----End

5.5 Activating Software This function is performed to validate the software loaded onto the main control board, including the software of the main control board and the software of other boards.

Prerequisite l

You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal.

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The software of the boards to be activated is loaded.

Context NOTE

You do not need to obtain the management right of the site maintenance terminal for this function. l

The main control board of the DBS3900 is the GTMU.

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You need to activate the software of the main control board prior to activating the software of other boards. There are no strict conditions for the sequence of activating the software of other boards.

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WARNING

For a dual-mode base station, activating the GTMU software interrupts the ongoing services of the two standards.

Table 5-2 describes the parameters in the Software Activation dialog box. Table 5-2 Parameters in the Software Activation dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

Version

Version of the software to be downloaded.

Set this parameter based on the actual situation.

Board No.

Number of the board to be activated

Enter an integer that indicates a board number. You can use to connect two digits. This indicates that multiple boards are activated. For example, 0 - 5 indicates that the boards to be activated are numbered from board 0 to board 5. If you do not enter any number, all the boards of the same type are activated.

File ID

Type of the board whose software is to be upgraded.

Set this parameter based on the actual situation.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Software Activation. The Software Activation dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 In the Version area, enter the version number of the main control board software. In the File ID drop-down list box, enter the file ID, as shown in Figure 5-14.

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Figure 5-14 Software Activation dialog box

Step 3 Click OK . The number of the board that is successfully activated is displayed in The board list activated successfully: area. The Software activation successfully message is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog box.

Step 4 Activate other board software. In the Version area, enter the version number of the software to be activated. In the Board No. area, enter the number of the board to be activated. In the File ID drop-down list box, enter the board software to be activated, as shown in Figure 5-15. Figure 5-15 Software Activation dialog box

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Step 5 Click OK . The number of the board that is successfully activated is displayed in The board list activated successfully: area. The Software activation successfully message is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog box. NOTE

1. Wait for one to two minutes after the software loading is complete. Then, activate the software. 2. During the activation of the DRRU board software, if the Site Maintenance Terminal prompts that software activation failed, check whether the communication between the BBU and the RRU is normal. Then, rectify the fault by referring to Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and the RRU. 3. The TMU software activation causes the BTS reset. You are required to obtain the site management rights, and then activate the software of other boards.

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5.6 Resetting a Site Hierarchically Resetting a site involves third level reset and fourth level reset. The third level reset and the fourth level reset are used to reinitialize the base station, that is, to reset all the boards in the base station and load the configuration data of the base station from the BSC.

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the site maintenance terminal and obtained the site management right.

Context

CAUTION l

Be careful when resetting a site as it disrupts all the services carried by all the cells under the site.

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If the multi-mode base station works in co-module mode, the level-3 and level-4 resets performed on the GSM side disrupt the services of the other mode carried on the TRX module that works in co-module mode.

Table 5-3 describes the parameters. Table 5-3 Parameters in the Site Reset Hierarchically dialog box

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Third level reset

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Meaning

Value Range

Fourth level reset

Based on the data configuration stored in the database (DB), the BSC updates the data stored in the memory, and then configures the base station again to reset it. In the ring topology, you cannot choose a port.

-

Not Select

Non-ring topology

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Port 0

Ring topology, forward link

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Port 1

Ring topology, reverse link

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Site Reset Hierarchically. The Site Reset Hierarchically dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 In the Reset Level area, select a reset level. In the Reset Port area, select a port, as shown in Figure 5-16. Figure 5-16 Site Reset Hierarchically dialog box

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5.7 Testing Sites This describes how to perform tests on boards that are configured in the site, and then return the test results. If the tests succeed, it indicates that the boards are running normally. If the tests fail, it indicates that the boards are running abnormally.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Site Test. The Site Test dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click Start. The result is displayed at the bottom of the Site Test dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-17. Figure 5-17 Site Test dialog box

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Context Table 5-4 describes the parameters. Table 5-4 Parameters in the Environment Monitor dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

Clear Robbery Alarm

Clearing the infrared alarm and the door status alarm

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Set Temperature and Humidity Threshold

Set the upper and lower thresholds of temperature and humidity. Based on the thresholds, the alarm box reports temperature alarm and humidity alarm.

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Relay Operation

Control the relay status. The relay is used to start or close the refrigeration device, heating device, dehumidifier, humidifier, fire extinguisher, and anti-burglar device. The default state is Close.

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Disable the EAC Alarm

Disable the reporting of alarms in a short ti me. In the maintenance of equipment, the related personnel can select the option to disable the reporting of alarms for ten minutes. After ten minutes, the alarms can be reported. If the equipment is maintained for more than 10 minutes, restart the alarm masking.

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Get Current Temperature and Humidity

View the temperature and humidity associated with the base station in operation. This parameter can be used for querying the status of the environment alarm.

Clear Smoke Alarm

Clearing the smoke alarm

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Environment Monitor. The Environment Monitor dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-18.

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Figure 5-18 Environment Monitor dialog box

Step 2 Perform the following operations in the Select Operation Type area: Select...

Then...

Clear Robbery Alarm

Go to Step 3.

Set Temperature and Humidity Threshold In the Temperature and Humidity Threshold area, set the thresholds. Then, go to Step 3. Relay Operation

In the Relay Operation area, set the related options to start or stop the equipment. Then, go to Step 3.

Disable the EAC Alarm

Go to Step 3.

Get Current Temperature and Humidity

Go to Step 3.

Clear Smoke Alarm

Go to Step 3.

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5.9 Obtaining and Viewing BTS Logs This describes how to obtain the compressed BTS log files of the and how to view the BTS logs

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT.

Procedure l

Obtaining BTS Logs 1.

In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, choose Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Get BTS Log . The Get BTS Log dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-19. Figure 5-19 Board Management window

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Select Get Compressed BTS Log, and then click OK . The Get Compressed BTS Log dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-20.

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Figure 5-20 Get BTS Compressed Log dialog box

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In the Get Compressed BTS Log dialog box, select Specific Logs. NOTE

When the ALL Logs is selected, no date rang or time range need to be specified.

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Set the date range by setting Begin Date and End date, and set the time range by setting Begin Time and End Time.

5.

Set the Log Type to BTS LOG, and set the Card No.

6.

Click Start to start obtaining the BTS logs.

Viewing BTS Logs 1.

In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, choose Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Get BTS Log . The Get BTS Log dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-19.

2.

Select View BTS Log, and then click OK . The View BTS Log dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-21.

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Figure 5-21 View BTS Log dialog box

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In the Conditions area, set the Board type and Board No. .

4.

Set the Start time and End time, and click Start. NOTE

If the No Time Limits is selected, no time range needs to be specified.

The results are displayed in the Result area. ----End

5.10 Testing Transmission Performance This describes how to perform an E1 loopback test and a timeslot loopback test to check whether the transmission link is normal.


Context Table 5-5 describes the parameters.

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Table 5-5 Parameters in the Transmission Performance Test dialog box

Parameter Name

Description

Value Range

E1 Self Loopback

You can set the parameters of a board.

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Port No.

The port is selected according to the port that the E1 connects to.

Port 0–port 7

Test Ti Time

The tes test duration is entered according to the loopback Recommended mode. value: multiples of 10 minutes (default value: one minute)

E1 Loo Loopba pback

Durin uring g an an E1 E1 loo loopb pbac ack k te test, st, the the OML OML is is bro broke ken. n. You can stop the loopback test in advance by resetting the BTS. After the test is complete, the system automatically releases the loop and resets the BTS.

Timeslot Loopback

Only one timeslot can be tested once. The OML timeslots cannot be tested. In addition, only port 0 and port 1 on each DTMU can be tested. During a timeslot loopback test, the tested timeslots are unavailable. After the test is complete, the BTS cannot be reset.

All the 32 timeslots (0-31) are tested by default. -

You can stop the loopback test in advance by clicking Stop. After the test is complete, the system automatically releases the loop and the tested timeslots become available. You can click Stop to stop the test or wait for the completion of the test duration. The timeslots in the self-loop test are normal again.

CAUTION

When the multi-mode base station supports co-transmission over TDM through ports on a board working in GSM mode, running this command disrupts services of the other mode.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Transmission Performance Test. The Transmission Performance Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-22.

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Figure 5-22 Transmission Performance Test dialog box

Step 2 In the Select TMU area, select a TMU. In the Port No. area, select a port number. In the Loopback Mode area, select a loopback mode. In the Test Duration area, enter the test duration.

Step 3 Click Start. The Warning dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar. ----End

5.11 Querying Alarm Delay Time This function is performed to query the alarm delay time of boards.


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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Site Alarm Delay Time Query. The Query Warn Delay Time dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click Query. The result is displayed in the Query Warn Delay Time dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-23. Figure 5-23 Query Warn Delay Time dialog box

NOTE

You can set a specific alarm delay time through the LMT on the BSC side.

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5.12 Querying the Ring Topology Parameters This function is performed to query the ring topology parameters, including the working direction of a site in the ring topology (Port 0 is forward link and port 1 is reverse link) and the indication of auto rotate in the ring topology. If automatic rotation is permitted, the result also involves the waiting time before rotation and the scheduled time for attempts before rotation.



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Context If the result is Auto Rotate Permission, the working direction of the sit e in ring topology can be automatically rotated. The system displays the Waiting Time Before Rotate area and the Try Rotating Duration Time area. The data is configured through the Data Configuration System on the BSC side. If the result is Auto Rotate Not Permitted, the working direction of the site in ring topology is unchanged. At this moment, the Waiting Time Before Rotate and the Try Rotating Duration Time are insignificant. The displayed time is 65535 seconds.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Ring Topology Parameter Query. The Ring Topology Parameter Query dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-24. Figure 5-24 Ring Topology Parameter Query dialog box

NOTE

If the dialog box is open for some time, click Query to refresh the querying result.

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Context The bar code is the basic information of a board and identifies the manufacturing information of the board. When multiple boards are faulty, you can learn the states of the boards in batch production by querying the bar codes. Through the Remote Maintenance Terminal System, you can query the bar codes concerning all the sites under a BSC. Through the Site Maintenance Terminal System, you can query the bar codes concerning the connected site. l

The bar code is an ASCII code.

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The bar codes of only the configured boards can be queried.

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The boards that support the reporting of bar codes are the GTMU, DRRU, UBFA, UPEU, and DEMU.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Bar Code Query. The Bar Code Query dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-25. Figure 5-25 Bar Code Query dialog box

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You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal.

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The RF unit is connected to the RET antenna.

Context NOTE

This function is not supported currently.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click RET Antenna Manage. The RET Antenna Manage dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-26.

Step 2 Click Query. The query result is displayed in the RET Antenna Information area. Figure 5-26 RET Antenna Manage dialog box

Step 3 In the RET Antenna Configuration area, click the Set Tilt Angle tab, set RET Antenna Tilt Angle, and then click Set. The result is displayed in the Operation Status area. NOTE

The tilt angle must be in the range displayed in the RET Antenna Information area. Otherwise, the setting does not take effect.

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Step 4 In the RET Antenna Setting area, click the Load Configuration File tab. In the Select File area, click Browse and select the configuration file to be loaded. Then, click Set. The result is displayed in the Operation Status area.

Step 5 In the RET Antenna Setting area, click the Other Operations tab. Select the antenna to be operated in the Select Antenna Operation area, and then click Set. The result is displayed in the Operation Status area. ----End

5.15 Configuring IP over E1 When the network in IP over E1 mode is configured with the intermediate transport equipment, the equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function and the DHCP broadcast detection cannot be implemented. In this case, you can set the PPP/MLPPP links and static IP addresses through the SMT. Hence, the BTS creates PPP/MLPPP links and obtains t he configuration information through the unicast DHCP after the BTS is reset. The static IP configuration involves the PPP/MLPPP links, IP address, and route, which can be set and queried.

Context NOTE l

You do not need to obtain the management right of the SMT for this function.

l

The function can take effect only after the BTS is reset.

5.15.1 Setting PPP/MLPPP Links This section describes how to set the PPP/MLPPP links of the IPoE1 BTS.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click IP OVER E1 Config. The IP over E1 window is displayed.

Step 2 If the BTS uses PPP links, go to Step 3 to set PPP links. If the BTS uses MLPPP links, go to Step 4 to set MLPPP links.

Step 3 Set PPP links. 1.

In the IP over E1 window, click Create PPP Link .

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Set PPP Link No., E1 Port No., and E1T1 Time Slot, as shown in Figure 5-27.

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Figure 5-27 SetPPPLinkconfig window

NOTE

Name and Password are used for authenticating PPP links. To ensure the network security, network deployment engineers need to use the name and password to create PPP links. The engineers obtain the name and password through the network planning of the customer.

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Click OK . The setting takes effect.

Step 4 Set MLPPP links. 1.

In the IP over E1 window, click Create MLPPP Link .

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Set MP Group No., MLPPP Link No., E1 Port No., and E1T1 Timer Slot, as shown in Figure 5-28.

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Figure 5-28 SetMLPPPconfig window

NOTE

Name and Password are used for authenticating MLPPP links. To ensure the network security, network deployment engineers need to use the name and password to create MLPPP links. The engineers obtain the name and password through the network planning of the customer.

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Click OK . The setting takes effect.

Step 5 In the IP over E1 window, click Inquire Config to query the configured PPP/MLPPP links. Check and ensure that the settings are correct. ----End

5.15.2 Setting the Static IP Address and Route This section describes how to set the static IP address and route of the IPoE1 BTS.

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CAUTION

1. Before setting the route, you must set and enable the IP address of the BTS. 2. In the static IP network, the BTS cannot automatically obtain the route. All the routes must be set on the BTS side. At least one route must be set. The destination IP address is the IP address of the BSC, and the next hop is the IP address of the peer device of the BTS. 3. A new route will overwrite the original route.

Procedure Step 1 In the IP over E1 window, click Config Static IP. The description in this section is based on the data provided in the following table.

Parameter

Specification

IP address and subnet mask on the BSC side

10.10.1.1/24

IP address and subnet mask of the peer route on the BSC side

10.10.1.2/24

IP address and subnet mask of the link of the peer route on the BTS side

10.10.2.1/24

IP address and subnet mask of the link on the BTS side

10.10.2.2/24

E1 port number on the BTS side

E1 port 0 in slot 6 of BTS 0 subrack, full timeslot

Step 2 In the displayed IP Over E1 Static IP dialog box, click the Config tab. On the displayed tab page, set the IP address. Set Static Ip Switch to ENABLE and Communication Type to PPP/ MP IP and set BSC IP and BTS IP, and then click OK , as shown in Figure 5-29.

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Figure 5-29 Setting the IP address

Step 3 Click the Config Router tab. On the displayed tab page, set the route. Then, click the displayed button.

Step 4 On the Config Router tab page, set DST IP, DST IP Mask , Interface Type, and Interface No, and click Add to add a route (you can add several routes). Then, click Config Para, as shown in Figure 5-30. The configuration data is sent to the BTS.

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Figure 5-30 Setting the route

Step 5 Query the IP address. In the IP Over E1 Static IP dialog box, click the Query tab. On the displayed tab page, click Query to query the IP address, as shown in Figure 5-31.

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Figure 5-31 Querying the IP address

Step 6 Query the route. In the dialog box of route setting, click the Query tab. On the displayed tab page, click Query to query the route, as shown in Figure 5-32.

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Figure 5-32 Querying the route

Step 7 Reset the BTS. Check and ensure that the settings are correct, and then validate the settings. Press the RST button on the GTMU panel of the BBU to reset t he BTS. ----End

5.15.3 Deleting the Static IP Address This section describes how to delete the static IP address of the IPoE1 BTS.

Procedure Step 1 In the IP over E1 Static IP dialog box, click the Config tab. On the displayed tab page, set Static Ip Switch to Disable, as shown in Figure 5-33.

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Figure 5-33 Setting the IP address

Step 2 Click OK . The configuration data is sent to the BTS, and the static IP address is deleted. ----End

5.16 Setting the Static IP Address of the IP over FE BTS This section describes how to set the static IP address of the IPoFE BTS. In the case of layer 3 networking, the intermediate transport equipment cannot implement the DHCP relay function and the DHCP broadcast detection cannot be implemented. In this case, you can set the static IP address on the BTS side, and t he BTS obtains the configuration information through the unicast DHCP. The static IP configuration involves the IP address and route, which can be set and queried.

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You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT.

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The static IP network has been deployed.

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click IP over FE Static IP. The Caution dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-34. Figure 5-34 Caution dialog box

Step 2 Confirm the static IP network, and then click OK . The Static IP dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-35. Figure 5-35 Static IP dialog box

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The IP addresses and VLAN parameters can be set only after Static IP Status is set to Enable.

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Step 4 Click Config Para to complete the settings of the IP addresses and VLAN parameters. Step 5 Click the Config Router tab. On the Config Router tab page, set the route of the BTS, as shown in Figure 5-36. Figure 5-36 Static IP dialog box

Step 6 Click Add to add a route.

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To add another route, repeat Step 5 through Step 6. To delete a route, select the route to be deleted, and then click Delete.

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In the static IP network, the BTS cannot automatically obtain the route. All the routes must be set on the BTS side. When the IP address of the BTS is the port IP address, you need to set both the route to the port IP address of the BSC and the route to the service IP address of the BSC. When the IP address of the BTS is the device IP address, you need to set both the route to the port IP address and service IP address of the BSC for each port of the BTS.

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A new route will overwrite the original route. To delete all the static IP addresses, set Static IP Status to Disable on the Config IP tab page.

Step 7 Click Config Para to complete the setting of the route. Step 8 Click the Query tab. On the Query tab page, click Query to query the static IP addresses, as shown in Figure 5-37. Figure 5-37 Query tab page

Step 9 Reset the BTS to validate the settings of the static IP address. Press the RST button on the GTMU panel of the BBU to reset the BTS. ----End

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5.17 Using IP-Related Functions Before the BTS is connected to the BSC, you are required to configure an IP address of the BTS for debugging. Thus, the Ping and Tracert functions can be performed on the BSC or intermediate transport equipment. In this way, you can learn the st atus of the link between the BTS and the BSC or intermediate transport equipment.

Prerequisite l


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The IP address of the BSC or intermediate transport equipment has been obtained.

5.17.1 Configuring the Debug IP Address If the BTS is not connected to the BSC, you are required to configure an IP address of the BTS FE port for BTS debugging. You can configure, delete, and query the debug IP address of the BTS on the SMT.

Prerequisite l

You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT. NOTE

A maximum of two IP addresses can be configured for debugging a BTS.

Procedure Step 1 Log in to the SMT. Select Site in the navigation tree and then double-click IP Function in the right area. The IP Debug dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Configure the IP address for BTS debugging. 1.

In the dialog box, click the Config Debug IP tab and then click the Configuration tab on the tab page. The Configuration tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-38.

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Figure 5-38 Configuring the IP address for BTS debugging

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Set the related parameters, such as IP Address and Mask Address, based on the settings in the network.

3.

Click OK . If a message is displayed at the lower-left corner indicating that the IP address is successfully configured, indicates that the IP address for BTS debugging is configured successfully.

4.

Reset the BTS to enable the new IP address to take effect.

Step 3 Delete the IP address for BTS debugging. 1.

Repeat step Step 1.

2.

Click the Delete tab in the Config Debug IP tab page. The Delete tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-39.

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Figure 5-39 Deleting the IP address for BTS debugging

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Set the related parameters, such as Cabinet No and Shelf No, based on the settings in the network.

4.

Click OK . The IP address for BTS debugging is deleted.

Step 4 Query the IP address for BTS debugging. 1.

Repeat step Step 1.

2.

Click the Query tab in the Config Debug IP tab page. The Query tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-40.

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Figure 5-40 Querying the IP address for BTS debugging

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Set the related parameters, such as Cabinet No and Shelf No, based on the settings in the network.

4.

Click OK . The query result is displayed.

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5.17.2 Configuring the Route The BTS route can be added and deleted through the SMT.

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Step 2 Click the Config Router tab and then click the Click Config Router>> button on the tab page. The Config Router dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-41. Figure 5-41 Configuring a route

Step 3 To reconfigure an existing route, click the route and reconfigure its parameters. Then, click Config Para to save the parameter settings.

Step 4 To add a route, set the route parameters in the Router Purpose area and then click Add. Step 5 To delete a route, click the route and then click Delete . ----End

5.17.3 Configuring the Ping Function During the BTS deployment, you can use the SMT to debug the transport link of the BTS supporting IP over FE. In this case, you need to configure the Ping function.

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The Ping Function and Tracert Function cannot be used at the same time.


Step 2 Click the Config Ping tab. The Config Ping tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-42. Figure 5-42 Configuring the Ping function

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Step 4 Click Start. The Ping function is started. Step 5 Click Stop. The Ping function is stopped. ----End

5.17.4 Configuring the Tracert Function During the BTS deployment, you can use the SMT to debug the transport link of the BTS supporting IP over FE. In this case, you need to configure the Tracert function.

Prerequisite l


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CAUTION

The Ping Function and Tracert Function cannot be used at the same time.


Step 2 Click the Config Tracert tab. The Config Tracert tab page in the IP Debug dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-43.

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Figure 5-43 Configuring the Tracert function

Step 3 Set the related parameters, such as Destination IP, based on the settings in the network. Step 4 Click Start. The Tracert function is started. Step 5 Click Stop. The Tracert function is stopped. ----End

5.18 Loading Software Package The required software can be loaded to the main control board or other boards by FTP. The load by component mode is supported, and simultaneous activation of the basic software version and hot patches is also supported.

Prerequisite l

You have logged in to the base station through the SMT and obtained the site management right.

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both in .csp format. For example: E:\BTS3000V100R012C00SPC001\BTSM\ENG \FtpServer.

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CAUTION

You need to load the software for the main control board before loading the software for other boards. You can load the software for other boards in a random sequence. Table 5-6 describes the parameters. Table 5-6 Parameters in the Software Download dialog box

Parameter

Description

Ftp server address

Mandatory. This is entered by the user with the IP address of SMT computer.

User

The default user name of the SMT is entered.

Password

The default user password of the SMT is entered.

Software Path

Mandatory. The path for loading the software is specified.

Software Version

Mandatory. The software version is entered. The entered software version number must be consistent with the software version number in Software Path.

Patch Path

Optional. The path for loading the hot patch is specified.

Patch Version

Optional. The hot patch version is entered. The entered hot patch version number must be consistent with the software version number in Patch Path.

Procedure Step 1 Procedures to create the Preconfigured script file. If the base station has already had the configured data, please skip this step and go t o Step 2. 1.

Create a .txt file and add the following contents into the file. [PRECONFIG] ALL=GTMU|DRFU|DRRU|GRRU|GRFU

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The ALL=XXXX is set by the user manually and it specifies the type of the board onto which the software is loaded. In this example, the software is loaded onto the GTMU,DRFU,DRRU,GRRU and GRFU.

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All letters are in capitals, and different board names are separated by "|". Do not add any comment or press the space or TAB key before or after "=" or the name of each board.

2.

Save the file as name Precfg.ini in ASCI characters.

3.

Copy the Precfg.ini file to the FtpServer directory

Step 2 Enter the SMT Computer's IP address into the Ftp Server Address. Step 3 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Software package download. The Software Download dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 To upload software version, click the Browse button beside Software Path to select the software package, and then enter the software version number in Software Version, as shown in Figure 5-44. Figure 5-44 Software Download dialog box

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Step 5 To upload Patch, click the Browse button beside Patch Path to select the hot patch, and then enter the hot patch version number in Patch Version.

Step 6 Click Start to load the software. You can view the loading progress in the SMT. If the software is loaded successfully, the Loading software successfully message is displayed on the status bar.

Step 7 Click Close to exit the function. After the software is successfully loaded, you should activate the software. Please refer to section 5.19 Activating Software Package. ----End

5.19 Activating Software Package The software loaded to a board must be activated before use. There are software for the main control board and software for other boards.

Prerequisite l

You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT and obtained the site management right.

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The software load does not affect services. The software activation, however, enables the new software to take effect on boards and therefore disrupts the services. It is recommended that the software be loaded in daytime and be activated at night.

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CAUTION

When a base station works in dual modes, the activation of the GTMU software disrupts services in both modes. Table 5-7 describes the parameters. Table 5-7 Parameters in the Software Activation dialog box

Parameter

Description

Software Version

Mandatory. The version number of the loaded software is entered.

Patch Version

Optional. The version number of the loaded hot patch is entered.

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The Software Activation dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-45. Figure 5-45 Software Activation dialog box

Step 2 Set Software Version and Patch Version (Optional). Step 3 Click Ok to activate the software. You can view the activation progress on the SMT. If the software is activated successfully, the Software activation successfully message is displayed on the status bar.

Step 4 Click Close to exit the function. ----End

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About This Chapter The cell management involves managing cell attributes and cell extended attributes, testing all the BTs and R Cs of a cell so that they can be locked or unlocked, and checking whether the BTs and RCs are f unctional.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data.

6.1 Managing Cell Attributes This describes how to view or set the interference level boundary, interference average parameter, connection failure threshold, T200, overload period, starting frame No., CCCH load threshold, CCCH load indicating period, RACH busy determination threshold, RACH load averaging slots, BTS air timer, NY1, BSIC, BCCH ARFCN, and Max. time advance. 6.2 Managing Cell Extended Attributes This function is performed to Enable Startup capacity booster of the TRX board t o reduce the power consumption of the BTS. 6.3 Performing Cell Opstart Validate the configured cell data on the BTS OM system. The cell data includes cell attributes and the cell extended attributes. 6.4 Changing the Cell Management State This function is performed to lock or unlock the BTs and RCs of a cell. 6.5 Performing the Cell Performance Test This function is performed to test all t he RCs of a cell and to check whether they are functional.

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6.1 Managing Cell Attributes This describes how to view or set the interference level boundary, interference average parameter, connection failure threshold, T200, overload period, starting frame No., CCCH load threshold, CCCH load indicating period, RACH busy determination threshold, RACH load averaging slots, BTS air timer, NY1, BSIC, BCCH ARFCN, and Max. time advance.


Context Table 6-1 describes the parameters. Table 6-1 Parameters in the Cell Attributes Management dialog box

Parameter Name

Description

Interference level boundary

There are six interference levels. The BTS calculates the The six interference value of a channel based on the parameters measurement report (MR) sent from an MS, and then must be listed determines its level by comparing the calculated value in an with the six levels. ascending order. The six parameters must be within the range (-115 to -85).

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1 to 31 (14 is recommende d.)

Connection failure threshold


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Parameter Name

Description

Value Range

T200

Determines the timer duration for responses after messages are sent in the related channels.

0 to 1275 (for SDCCH, full rate FACCH, half rate FACCH, SDCCH/ SAPI3) and 0 to 2550 (for SACCH/ TCH/SPAI0, SACCH/ SDCCH, SACCH/ TCH/SAPI3)

Max. time advance

Time advance for the farthest point of the area that the cell covers


Overload period

The BTS calculates the channel usage at a fixed interval to check whether the channel is overloaded. The interval is determined by the overloading period.

-

CCCH load threshold

Ratio of times of successful random access to total collision times within the time.

0 to 100% (80% is recommende d.)

CCCH load indicating period

Determines the duration within which the BTS must report the load on the CCCH to the MSC.

0 to 255 (15 recommende d)

RACH busy determination threshold

Determines the level threshold of random access.

-255 dBm to 0 dBm

RACH load averaging slots

Measures the average loading timeslot number for random access channel.

-

Cell air-interface timer

Determines the timing length.

0 to 2550

NY1

The maximum number of times that the physical information can be resent. It is related to handover.

0 to 255 (6 or 4 is recommende d.)

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Parameter Name

Description

Value Range

BCCH ARFCN

Determines the number of the BCCH frequency. There are 124, 193, 374, and 299 frequencies on the 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz bands respectively.

128 to 251 (850 MHz); 1 to 124, 955 to 1023 (900 MHz); 512 to 885 (1800 MHz); 512 to 810 (1900 MHz)

BSIC

The base station identity code (Base station identity code = network color code + base station color code)

0 to 63

Starting frame No.

Determines the frame from which this function takes effect.

0 to 65535

Frame offset

The variance in the number of configured frames for different cells under one BTS.

0 to 255 (This value is reported by the BTS and the SMT is only used to query the parameter value.)

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Cell. In the right pane of the window, double-click Cell Attributes Management. The Cell Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-1.

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Figure 6-1 Cell Attributes Management dialog box

Step 2 Set each attri bute. NOTE

The parameters displayed on the terminal are the activated parameters on the BTS. You can adjust their values.

Step 3 Click Set, there is a dialog box that appears. Click Yes and then close. The attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Cell Attributes Management dialog box.

Step 4 Performing cell opstart. Step 5 Click Refresh . The attributes are obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Cell Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 6-1. NOTE

The configure operation enables the site maintenance terminal to activate the parameters on the BTS. The refresh operation enables the site maintenance terminal to obtain the latest data from the BTS. You can perform the refresh operation to confirm the accuracy of data.


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Context Table 6-2 describes the parameters. Table 6-2 Parameters in the Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box

Name of Check Box

Meaning

Startup capacity booster

Enable Startup capacity booster of the TRX board to reduce the power consumption of the BTS.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Cell. In the right pane of the window, double-click Cell Extended Attributes Management . The Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-2 Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box

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NOTE

The Site Maintenance Terminal System sends the configured data to the BTS and the data takes effect. The configured cell extended attributes cannot be refreshed.

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6.3 Performing Cell Opstart Validate the configured cell data on the BTS OM system. The cell data includes cell attributes and the cell extended attributes.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click Cell Opstart. The Cell Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Cell Opstart dialog box, as shown in Figure 6-3 Figure 6-3 Cell Opstart dialog box


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Context

CAUTION

When the cell management state is changed to Locked, all the channels in the cell are in the Out of Service state. That is, the cell cannot provide any service when it is locked. Therefore, you should perform this function with care.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Cell. In the right pane of the window, double-click Change Cell Management State. The Change Cell Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4 Change Cell Management State dialog box

Step 2 Select the management state you need. NOTE


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6.5 Performing the Cell Performance Test This function is performed to test all t he RCs of a cell and to check whether they are functional.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Cell. In the right pane of the window, double-click Cell Performance Test. The Site Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-5. Figure 6-5 Cell Test dialog box

Step 2 Click Start. The test report is obtained. The result is displayed in the Cell Test dialog box. If the test is successful, you can infer that the BTs and the RCs are functional, as shown in Figure 6-5. NOTE

During the test, you can click Stop to end the test. The result is displayed in the Cell Test dialog box.


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About This Chapter The BT management involves locking or unlocking a BT, resetting a BT, performing the RC self-test, view the status of the channels on a specified BT, and enabling a specified RC to transmit signals at a predefined power level.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; ot herwise, you may not be able to write data.

7.1 Performing BT Opstart Validate the configured BT data on the BTS OM system. The BT data include BT RSL configuration. 7.2 Changing the BT Management State This function is performed to lock or unlock a BT. 7.3 Re-Initializing a BT This function is performed to reset a BT and to reload the configuration data of the BT. 7.4 Performing Baseband Test The baseband test consists of the BIU loop test and the TRX self-test. The BIU loop test checks the physical link between the TRX and the BTS Data Bus (DBUS). The TRX self-test checks the quality of the TX and RX channel. 7.5 Viewing the Channel Status This function is performed to query the status of all the channels on a BT. 7.6 Setting the TRX Full Power Emission This function is performed to enable a specified TRX to perform the full power emission and to test the transmit power level of signals. Based on this level, the software and hardware parameters can be adjusted accordingly during network planning. Therefore, the coverage of the BTS can be optimized.

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7.1 Performing BT Opstart Validate the configured BT data on the BTS OM system. The BT data include BT RSL configuration.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select BT. In the right pane of the window, double-click BT Opstart. The BT Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the BT Opstart dialog box, as shown in Figure 7-1 Figure 7-1 BT Opstart dialog box


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Context

CAUTION

When you set the BT management state to Locked, all the channels of the baseband are in the Out of Service state. That is, the baseband cannot provide any service. Therefore, you should perform this function with care.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click BT. In the right pane of the window, double-click Change BT Management State. The Change BT Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2 Change BT Management State dialog box

Step 2 Choose a BT and a management state. NOTE


Step 3 Click OK , and then 7.1 Performing BT Opstart. The BT management state is changed successfully. The result is displayed in the Operational result pane, as shown in Figure 7-2. NOTE

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7.3 Re-Initializing a BT This function is performed to reset a BT and to reload the configuration data of the BT.


Context

CAUTION

Re-initializing BT is actually the hard reset of the B T. All the services of the BT are interrupted during the hard reset. Therefore, you should perform this function carefully.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click BT. In the right pane of the window, double-click BT Reinitialization. The BT Reinitialization dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-3. Figure 7-3 BT Reinitialization dialog box

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7.4 Performing Baseband Test The baseband test consists of the BIU loop test and the TRX self-test. The BIU loop test checks the physical link between the TRX and the BTS Data Bus (DBUS). The TRX self-test checks the quality of the TX and RX channel.

Prerequisite The site maintenance terminal has logged on the BTS and obtained the site management right.

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The BIU loop test checks the link quality of the TRX signaling channel on the BTS DBUS corresponding to the time slot. During the test, the TRX sends the signaling data to the time slot on the BTS DBUS, and the Transmission/Timing Management Unit (TMU) feedbacks the data to TRX. The TRX compared the feedback data with the original data, and gener ates a report regarding the Bit Error Rate (BER), which shows the link quality of the signaling channel between the TRX and the DBUS. Figure 7-4 shows the structure of the BIU loop test. Figure 7-4 BIU loop test

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Figure 7-5 TRX self-test

Procedure Step 1 In the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click BT at the left, and double-click BT Loop Test at the right.

The BT Loop Test window is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-6. Figure 7-6 TRX baseband test GUI

Step 2 Select the type of the test and the time interval of the test, as shown in Figure 7-6. NOTE

The time interval of the test is corresponded with the type of the test. The longer the time interval is, the more stable the reported performance is.

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Upon completion of the test, a BER report is obtained. The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the BT Loop Test window. ----End

7.5 Viewing the Channel Status This function is performed to query the status of all the channels on a BT.


Context A channel can be in any of the following states: A (Active), I (Idle), O (Out of Service), B (Blocked), and U (Unavailable). A channel in the O, B, or U state cannot be seized by a call.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click BT. In the right pane of the window, double-click View Channel State. The View Channel State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-7. Figure 7-7 View Channel State dialog box


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7.6 Setting the TRX Full Power Emission This function is performed to enable a specified TRX to perform the full power emission and to test the transmit power level of signals. Based on this level, the software and hardware parameters can be adjusted accordingly during network planning. Therefore, the coverage of the BTS can be optimized.

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You have logged in to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal and obtained the site management right.

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The power test devices are prepared.

Context The static power level ranges from 0-10 dBm in steps of 2 dBm.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Site. In the right pane of the window, double-click TRX Full Power Emission. The TRX Full Power Emission dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-8. Figure 7-8 TRX Full Power Emission dialog box

Step 2 Select a static power level and a BT, and set the test duration, as shown i n Figure 7-8. NOTE

The parameter Set Static Power Level specifies the power level of the TRX during the test. Current Static Power Level is the current power level of the TRX before a test. Generally, the longer the duration of the test, the more stable the test result.

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Step 3 Click Start Test. After the test is complete, the result is displayed on the status bar of the TRX Full Power Emission dialog box. NOTE

You can click Stop to end the test in progress. In addition, on the status bar of the TRX Full Power Emission dialog box, the Get Static Power Level Successfully message is displayed.


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About This Chapter The RC management involves setting the attributes and extended attributes of an RC, locking or unlocking an RC, resetting an RC, and adjusting power of an RC automatically.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data.

8.1 Managing RC Attributes This function is performed to view and set the Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (ARFCN), that is, the frequency number of the current RC. 8.2 Managing RC Extended Attributes This function is performed to view or set the extended RC attributes, including the static power level, saturation threshold, saturation voltage threshold, and power mode. 8.3 Performing RC Opstart Validate the configured RC data on the BTS OM system. RC data include RC attributes and RC extended attributes. 8.4 Changing the RC Management State This function is performed to lock or unlock an RC. 8.5 Re-Initializing an RC This function is performed to reset an RC. After the RC is reset, the GTMU sends the stored configuration data to the RC again, and the configuration data takes effect on the RC. 8.6 Obtaining the RC Power Mode This function is performed to view the power type and the current work mode of an RC. 8.7 Obtaining the Auto Power Adjustment Type This function is performed to obtain the i nformation about the frequency band of an RC and whether the RC supports the automatic power control function.

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8.1 Managing RC Attributes This function is performed to view and set the Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (ARFCN), that is, the frequency number of the current RC.


Context Table 8-1 describes the parameters. Table 8-1 Parameters in the RC Attributes Management dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

ARFCN

This parameter specifies the frequency number of an RC.

l

850 MHz: 124 frequencies numbered from 128 to 251

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900 MHz: 194 frequencies numbered from 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click RC Attributes Management. The RC Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-1. Figure 8-1 RC Attributes Management dialog box

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Step 2 Set ARFCN. NOTE


Step 3 Click Set, for the following message Be sure to output the setup , click Yes. The RC attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the RC Attributes Management dialog box.

Step 4 Click Close on the dialog box. Step 5 8.3 Performing RC Opstart. Step 6 Click Refresh . The RC attributes are obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the RC Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-1. NOTE



8.2 Managing RC Extended Attributes This function is performed to view or set the extended RC attributes, including the static power level, saturation threshold, saturation voltage threshold, and power mode.


Context Table 8-2 describes the parameters. Table 8-2 Parameters in the RC Extended Attribute Management dialog box

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Static power level

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Meaning

Value Range

Saturation Threshold

This parameter determines the minimum access 0–5 (default value: level of the MS on the RACH. If the received level 1) of a timeslot bearing a random access burst is higher than RACH Min Access Level, the BTS thinks that the timeslot has an access request. This parameter and Random Access Error Threshold determine whether the RACH access is valid. This parameter should be set on the basis of the actual receiver sensitivity of the BTS and the minimum access level of the MS to avoid the situation where a call cannot be made even though there are signals detected.

Saturation Voltage Threshold

This parameter determines the maximum access level. If the access level exceeds this threshold, the access is invalid.

0-255

Power Mode

Current work mode, that is, power type of an RC.

18W,20W,40W, 45W

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click RC Extended Attributes Management . The RC Extended Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-2. Figure 8-2 RC Extended Attributes Management dialog box

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Step 3 Click Set. The extended attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the RC Extended Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-2. NOTE



8.3 Performing RC Opstart Validate the configured RC data on the BTS OM system. RC data include RC attributes and RC extended attributes.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click RC Opstart. The RC Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the RC Opstart dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-3 Figure 8-3 RC Opstart dialog box

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8.4 Changing the RC Management State This function is performed to lock or unlock an RC.


Context

CAUTION

When the RC management state is set to Locked, all the channels on the RC are in the out of service state, which means that the RC cannot provide any service. Therefore, you should perform this function with care.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click Change RC Management State. The Change RC Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-4. Figure 8-4 Change RC Management State dialog box

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Step 3 Click OK . The RC management state is changed successfully. In the Change RC Management State dialog box, the result is displayed in the Operational result list box, as shown in Figure 8-4.


8.5 Re-Initializing an RC This function is performed to reset an RC. After the RC is reset, the GTMU sends the stored configuration data to the RC again, and the configuration data takes effect on the RC.


Context

CAUTION l

Re-initializing RC is actually the hardware reset of the RC. All the services of the RC are interrupted during the hardware reset. Therefore, you should perform this function with care.

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This operation will interrupt the services carried by this RC.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click RC Reinitialization. The RC Reinitialization dialog box is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The RC is reinitialized successfully. The result is displayed in the RC Reinitialization dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-5.

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Figure 8-5 RC Reinitialization dialog box


8.6 Obtaining the RC Power Mode This function is performed to view the power type and the current work mode of an RC.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click Get RC Power Mode. The Get RC Power Mode dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-6. Figure 8-6 Get RC Power Mode dialog box

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8.7 Obtaining the Auto Power Adjustment Type This function is performed to obtain the i nformation about the frequency band of an RC and whether the RC supports the automatic power control function.


Context The automatic power control function can keep the frequency of the RC within a fixed range.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click RC. In the right pane of the window, double-click Get Auto Power Adjustment Type . The auto power adjustment type is obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the Get Auto Power Adjustment Type dialog box, as shown in Figure 8-7. Figure 8-7 Get Auto Power Adjustment Type dialog box

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About This Chapter The channel management involves viewing and setting channel attributes, locking or unlocking a channel, and checking the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such as the bit error rate (BER) and transmit power. 9.1 Managing Channel Attributes This function is performed to view or set the channel parameters, including channel combination, TSC selection, and starting frame number. 9.2 Performing Channel Opstart Validate the configured channel data on the BTS OM system. Channel data include channel attributes. 9.3 Changing the Channel Management State This function is performed to lock or unlock a channel. 9.4 Performing the Loopback Test This function is performed to check the quality of a channel by testing the parameters such as the bit error rate (BER) and transmit power of the channel.

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9.1 Managing Channel Attributes This function is performed to view or set the channel parameters, including channel combination, TSC selection, and starting frame number.


Context The channel configuration in the BTS must be consistent with that in the BSC. Table 9-1 describes the parameters. Table 9-1 Parameters in the Channel Attributes Management dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

Channel combination

Logical channel combinations that are carried on the physical channel

l

TCHFULL

l

TCHHALF

l

TCHHALF2

l

SDCCH

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MAINBCCH

l

BCCHCOMBINED

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BCH

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BCCHWITHCBCH

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SDCCHWITHCBCH

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PBCCH+PCCCH +PDTCH+PACCH +PTCCH

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PCCCH+PDTCH +PACCH+PTCCH

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PDTCH+PACCH +PTCCH

Training Sequence Code (TSC)

The TSC helps the demodulation module of the BT evaluate the channel characteristics so that the valid information can be decoded correctly. In cell frequency hopping, the TSC should be consistent with the BCC of the cell. Otherwise, the TCHs of the cell cannot be occupied normally.

0-7

Starting frame No.

This parameter determines the frame from which the setting takes effect.

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Channel. In the right pane of the window, double-click Channel Attributes Management. The Channel Attributes Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-1. Figure 9-1 Channel Attributes Management dialog box

Step 2 Set the parameters. NOTE


Step 3 Click Set, there is dialog box Be sure to output the setup? appears, click Yes and close the dialog box. And then 9.2 Performing Channel Opstart. The attributes are set successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the Channel Attributes Management dialog box.

Step 4 Click Refresh . The attributes are obtained successfully. The result is displayed on the status bar in the Channel Attributes Management dialog box, as shown in Figure 9-1. NOTE



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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Channel . In the right pane of the window, double-click Channel Opstart. The Channel Opstart window is displayed.

Step 2 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the Channel Opstart dialog box, as shown in Figure 9-2 Figure 9-2 Channel Opstart dialog box


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CAUTION

When the channel management state is set to Locked, the channel is in the out of service state, which means that the channel cannot provide any service. Therefore, you should perform this function with care.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Channel. In the right pane of the window, double-click double-click Change Channel Management State. The Change Channel Management State dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-3. Figure 9-3 Change Channel Management State dialog box

Step 2 In the Select Channel to Operate area, enter the target channel. In the Management state area, select a management state.

Step 3 Click OK . The management state of the channel is successfully changed, as shown in Figure 9-3. The result is displayed in the Operational result pane.


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Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT and obtained the site management right.

Context Table 9-2 describes the parameters. Table 9-2 Parameters in the Cell Extended Attributes Management dialog box

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Value Range

TRX RF self-loop test

This test is used to check the performance of the TX and RX channels on the Um interface.

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BIU BIU loo loop p tes testt

The The GTM GTMU U pro provi vide dess a loop loop path path for the the TRX TRX to perform the loopback test. This test is used to check the performance of the DBUS.

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BTS sound loop test

This test is used to check whether the connection of the TCH between the Um interface and the DBUS is normal.

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TRX sound loop test

This test is used to check whether the connection of the TCH between the Um interface and the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is normal.

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Test time

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TRX RF selfloop test: 5-65535 seconds

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BIU loop test: 10-65535 seconds

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BTS sound loop test: 10-600 seconds

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TRX sound loop test: 10-600 seconds

Power ower Leve Levell

The The sele selecction tion of a pow power le level vel is is una unava vail ilaable ble when you perform a BIU loopback test.

0-31

Sub Cha Channel nnel

The The se selec lection tion of a sub sub--chan hannel nel is is una unava vail ilaable ble when you perform a TRX RF loopback test or a BIU loopback test.

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This parameter determines the sub-channel to be tested in half-rate configuration.

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Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Channel. In the right pane of the window, double-click double-click Channel Loop Test. The Channel Loop Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-4. Figure 9-4 Channel Loop Test dialog box

Step 2 Specify the test option, test time, power level, and sub-channel, as shown in Figure 9-4. NOTE

The test time is dependent on the test option. Generally, a long-duration test produces a stable test result. The MFRU, GRFU, MRRU and GRRU does not support the TRX RF self-loop test.

Step 3 Click Start. After the test is complete, you can obtain a BER report. The result is displayed on the status bar in the Channel Loop Test dialog box. NOTE

During the test, if you click Stop, the test is stopped. In addition, addition, the Stopping test successfully message is displayed on the status bar of the Channel Loop Test dialog box.


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About This Chapter The BBU operations involve the query, configuration, and test operations associated with the BBU. You can query the board settings, board information, board extended information, board alarms, and port attributes. You can also perform operations such as board reset, power-off reset, self-test, clock configuration, loopback test, and parameter management.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site management rights befor e writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data, for example, Starting a BoardConfiguring a Board. You can read data from the BTS without the site management rights.

10.1 Configuring a Board This describes how to configure a BTS board. After a board is configured, the configuration information of the board is sent to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System. 10.2 Querying Board Information This describes how to query the board running state, software version, board alarm count, current clock state, board in-position information, and clock master/backup state. 10.3 Querying Board Extended Information This describes how to query the E1 port capacity of a board. 10.4 Resetting a board This function is performed to initialize the parameters associated with a board. 10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode This function is performed to restore the software and hardware parameters of a board to the initial values. 10.6 Testing a Board This function is performed to check whether the hardware of the board is damaged. 10.7 Setting the BTS Clock This describes how to set the working mode of the BTS clock. 10.8 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links Issue 08 (2011-09-30)


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10.1 Configuring a Board This describes how to configure a BTS board. After a board is configured, the configuration information of the board is sent to the BTS through the Site Maintenance Terminal System.


Context Only one UBRI board can be configured in a site and a UBRI board can be configured in slot 2 or slot 3.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click Board Configuration. The Board Configuration window is displayed.

Step 2 Right-click a slot, and select a board from the shortcut menu. The configured board is shown in green on the device panel at first. Then, the system compares the board configured on the device panel with the board actually installed in the BTS, and refreshes the displayed result on the device panel. NOTE

If the board still shows green after the displayed result on the device panel is refreshed, you can infer that the configured board runs normally. If the board shows red after the displayed result on the device panel is refreshed, the causes are as follows: l l

The board is configured on the device panel while the board is not actually installed in the BTS. The board is configured on the device panel and installed in the BTS. However, the communication between the board and the GTMU cannot be established.

Step 3 Click Refresh . The system refreshes the result displayed on the device panel. The Boards report messages message is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the interface, as shown in Figure 10-1.

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Figure 10-1 Board Configuration window


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Context The querying of the clock master/backup is applicable only to the GTMU.

Procedure Step 1 Click Board in the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, and then double-click Board Management in the right pane of the window. The Board Management window is displayed.

Step 2 Right-click the board to be queried. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Board Information from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed in the Board Information dialog box, as shown in Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2 Board Information dialog box


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10.3 Querying Board Extended Information This describes how to query the E1 port capacity of a board.



Step 2 Right-click the board to be queried. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Board Extended Information from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed in the Board Extended Information dialog box, as shown in Figure 10-3. Figure 10-3 Board Extended Information dialog box


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10.4 Resetting a board This function is performed to initialize the parameters associated with a board.


Context

CAUTION l l

The board reset interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function with care. When the multi-mode base station supports co-transmission over TDM through ports on a board working in GSM mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the board where ports shared by both modes are located.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click Board Management. The Board Management window is displayed.

Step 2 Right-click the target board or module, such as GTMU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Board Reset from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed in the Board Reset window, as shown in Figure 10-4. Figure 10-4 Board Reset window



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10.5 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode This function is performed to restore the software and hardware parameters of a board to the initial values.


Context

CAUTION l

The power-off reset of a board interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function with care.

l

When the multi-mode base station supports co-transmission over TDM through ports on a board working in GSM mode, services of the other mode will be disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the board where ports shared by both modes are located.

Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click Board Management. The Board Management window is displayed.

Step 2 Right-click the board to be reset, such as the GTMU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Power Off Reset from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed in the Board Reset window, as shown in Figure 10-5. Figure 10-5 Board Reset window



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10.6 Testing a Board This function is performed to check whether the hardware of the board is damaged.



Step 2 Right-click the board to be tested, such as the GTMU. A menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Self-Test from the shortcut menu. The Board Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 10-6. Figure 10-6 Board Test dialog box

NOTE

If the test succeeds, you can infer that that no hardware of the board is damaged.


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Context This operation applies only to the GTMU. Table 10-1 describes the parameters. Table 10-1 Parameters in the Clock Setup dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

Internal clock

The clock unit of the BTS works in free oscillation mode. It is not always synchronous with t he network clock.

-

Trace BSC clock

The clock unit works in phase-locked mode. It is synchronous with the 2 Mbit/s clock abstracted from the Abis interface.

-

External Sync. clock

The clock unit of the BTS works in phase-locked mode. It is synchronous with the external 2 MHz reference clock.

-

Trace GPS clock

The reference clock of the BTS is GPS clock.

-

IP Clock

The standard reference clock of the BTS is from IP clock server, when the BTS is IP BTS.

Clock Calibration

It is used to adjust the frequency of the crystal oscillator.

0 to 4095

Enable Trace Range Limit

When the BSC clock is offset from the specified range of frequency, the BTS is not synchronous with the BSC clock.

-

Disable Trace Range Limit

The BTS clock is synchronous with the BSC, irrespective of the BSC clock frequency.

-


Step 2 Right-click GTMU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Clock Setup from the shortcut menu. The Clock Setup dialog box is displayed.

Step 4 In the Clock Mode area, select a clock mode. Step 5 Click OK . The result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog box, as shown in Figure 10-7.

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Figure 10-7 Clock Setup dialog box


10.8 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links This function is performed to check whether the GTMU communicates with the Site Maintenance Terminal normally.

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The GTMU to be operated is configured properly and is functional.

Context This operation applies only to the GTMU. Table 10-2 describes the parameters. Table 10-2 Parameters in the Loopback Test dialog box

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Meaning

Value Range

Data length

The valid data length of a single frame in the loop test command issued by the GTMU.

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Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

Initial data

The initial value of the valid data of the loop test command issued by the GTMU.

0-255

Data step length

The incremental step length of the valid data of the loop test command issued by the GTMU.

0-255


Step 2 Right-click the GTMU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Loop Test from the shortcut menu. The Loop Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 10-8. Figure 10-8 Loop Test dialog box

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10.9 Querying Board Parameters This function is performed to query the operating parameters of the boards. The parameters are the board temperature, E1/T1 capacity, fan speed, and inlet temperature.



Step 2 Right-click the board to be viewed. A shortcut menu is displayed. Select Parameter Management from the shortcut menu.

Step 3 In the Parameter Management window, the running parameters of boards are displayed, as shown in Figure 10-9. Figure 10-9 Parameter Management dialog box



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10.10 Querying Port Attributes This function is performed to query the availability status, management status, active/standby status, and physical property of ports.



Step 2 Right-click the target board or module, such as GTMU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Query CRPI Property. The result is displayed in the GTMU port property window, as shown in Figure 10-10. Figure 10-10 GTMU port property window


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Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT and obtained the site management right.


Step 2 Right-click GTMU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 3 Select Query Hot Patch In Flash The results are displayed in the Query Patch Information In Flash window, as shown in Figure 10-11. Figure 10-11 Query Patch Information In Flash

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About This Chapter The RRU operations involve the query, configuration, and test operations associated with the RRU. You can query the board information, board extended information, and board alarms. You can also perf orm operations such as the board reset, power-off reset, operation start, self-test, loopback test, parameter management, and antenna mode configuration.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data, for example, configuring a Board. You can read data from the BTS without the site management rights.

Context NOTE

On the Site Maintenance Terminal System, operating the RRU3004 is similar to operating the RRU3008. This node takes the RRU3004 as an example.

11.1 Querying Board Information This function is performed to query the operating status, hardware version, software version, supported services, and in-position information of a board. 11.2 Querying Board Extended Information This function is performed to query the board extended information, such as the board type, frequency band, and support capacity. 11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode This function is performed to initialize the hardware and software parameters of a board. 11.4 Resetting a board This function is performed to initialize the parameters of a board or path. 11.5 Starting a Board This function is performed to start an R C on the RRU module. 11.6 Testing a Board This function is performed to test the path of an RRU board. Issue 08 (2011-09-30)


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11.7 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links This function is performed to check whether the communication links between the Site Maintenance Terminal and the RRU module is normal. 11.8 Querying Board Parameters This function is performed to query t he running parameters and configuration parameters of the RRU module, and to query the running parameters of path A and path B. 11.9 Querying Port Attributes This describes how to query the availability status, administrative status, master/slave status, and physical property of ports. 11.10 Setting the Receive and Send Mode This operation is performed to set the receive and send mode of the antenna based on the RRU configuration.

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11.1 Querying Board Information This function is performed to query the operating status, hardware version, software version, supported services, and in-position information of a board.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click Board Management. The Board Management window is displayed.

Step 2 In the Board Management window, double-click GTMU. The Topology Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-1. Figure 11-1 Topology Management window

Step 3 Right-click the RRU module to be queried and select Board Information from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed in the Board Information dialog box, as shown in Figure 11-2.

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Figure 11-2 Board Information dialog box

Step 4 Click OK on the dialog box to end the operation. ----End

11.2 Querying Board Extended Information This function is performed to query the board extended information, such as the board type, frequency band, and support capacity.



Step 2 In the Board Management window, double-click GTMU. The Topology Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-3.

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Figure 11-3 Topology Management window

Step 3 Right-click the RRU module to be queried. Select Board Extended Information from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed on the Board Extended Information dialog box, as shown in Figure 11-4. Figure 11-4 Board Extended Information dialog box

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11.3 Resetting a Board in Power-Off Mode This function is performed to initialize the hardware and software parameters of a board.


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CAUTION l

The power-off reset of a board interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function with care.

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When the multi-mode base station works in co-module mode, services of the other mode are disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the TRX module that works in co-module mode.



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Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the target RRU module. A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-6. Figure 11-6 Selecting Power Off Reset

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The result is displayed in the Board Reset window, as shown in Figure 11-7. Figure 11-7 Board Reset window


11.4 Resetting a board This function is performed to initialize the parameters of a board or path.


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CAUTION l

The board reset interrupts the BTS services. Therefore, perform this function with care.

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When the multi-mode base station works in co-module mode, services of the other mode are disrupted, if this command is executed to reset the TRX module that works in co-module mode.



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Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the RRU module to be reset. A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-9. Figure 11-9 Selecting Reset

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The result is displayed in the Board Reset window, as shown in Figure 11-10. Figure 11-10 Board Reset window

Step 5 If you want to reset the path, select Pass A or Pass B. The Reset dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-11. Figure 11-11 Reset dialog box

Click OK . The path reset is complete.


11.5 Starting a Board This function is performed to start an R C on the RRU module.


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The Board Management window is displayed.


Step 3 In the Topology Management dialog box, right-click the target RRU module, as shown in Figure 11-13. Figure 11-13 Choosing Opstart

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Step 4 Select the path to be started, such as Pass A. The result is displayed in the Opstart dialog box. NOTE

Pass A and Pass B are two RCs on the RRU.

----End

11.6 Testing a Board This function is performed to test the path of an RRU board.




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A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-15. Figure 11-15 Choosing Test

Step 4 Select the path to be tested, such as Pass A. The result is displayed in the Board Test dialog box, as shown in Figure 11-16. Figure 11-16 Board Test dialog box

NOTE

If the test succeeds, you can infer that the pass is functional.

Step 5 Click OK on the dialog box to end the operation. ----End

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11.7 Performing Loopback Test of Board Communication Links This function is performed to check whether the communication links between the Site Maintenance Terminal and the RRU module is normal.

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The RRU module to be operated is configured properly and is functional.

Context Table 11-1 describes the parameters. Table 11-1 Parameters in the Loopback Test dialog box

Parameter

Meaning

Value Range

Data length

The valid data length of a single frame of the loop test command issued by the DRRU.

1 to 220

Initial data

The initial value of the valid data of the loop test command issued by the DRRU.

0 to 255

Data step length

The incremental step length of the valid data of the loop test command issued by the DRRU.

0 to 255



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Step 3 In the Topology Management window, right-click the target RRU module, as shown in Figure 11-18. Figure 11-18 Selecting Loop Test

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The Loop Test dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-19. Figure 11-19 Loop Test dialog box

Step 5 Click Start. After the test is complete, the result is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the dialog box.


11.8 Querying Board Parameters This function is performed to query t he running parameters and configuration parameters of the RRU module, and to query the running parameters of path A and path B.




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Step 3 Right-click the RRU module to be queried. Choose Parameter Management, as shown in Figure 11-21. Figure 11-21 Selecting parameter management window

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The Parameter Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-22 ,Figure 11-23 and Figure 11-24. Figure 11-22 Querying the running parameters of a board

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Figure 11-23 Querying the configuration parameters of a board

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Figure 11-24 Setting parameters of a board

Step 5 If you want to query the running parameters of a channel, choose Pass A or Pass B. The Parameter Management dialog box associated with pass A or B is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-24.

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Figure 11-25 Querying the running parameters of a path


11.9 Querying Port Attributes This describes how to query the availability status, administrative status, master/slave status, and physical property of ports.



Step 2 Double-click GTMU. The Topology Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-26.

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Figure 11-26 GTMU port property window

Step 3 Right-click DRRU. A shortcut menu is displayed.

Step 4 Select Query CRPI Property from the shortcut menu. The result is displayed in the DRRU port property window, as shown in Figure 11-27. Figure 11-27 DRRU port property window

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11.10 Setting the Receive and Send Mode This operation is performed to set the receive and send mode of the antenna based on the RRU configuration.




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Figure 11-29 Selecting Set Antenna Mode window

Step 4 Select Set Receive and Send Mode from the shortcut menu. The Set Receive and Send Mode window is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-30. Figure 11-30 Set Receive and Send Mode window

You can select Single Antenna, Single Antenna Double Receiver, Double Antenna, or Double Antenna Quad Receiver. When the Single Antenna Double Receiver or Double Antenna Quad Receiver mode is selected, the board number of the relevant DRRU should be in the range 0– 35.



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RRU Configurations

About This Chapter The RRU configurations involve adding or removing a ring, displaying in-position boards, detecting in-position boards, setting and canceling a breakpoint.

Prerequisite NOTE

Obtain the site management rights before writing data; otherwise, you may not be able to write data, for example,Adding an RRU. You can read data from the BTS without the site management rights.

Context NOTE

On the Site Maintenance Terminal System, the configuration operations for the RRU3004 are similar to the configuration operations for the RRU3008. This node takes the RRU3004 as an example.

12.1 Adding an RRU This describes how to add an RRU by configuring its board number, SFP number, and hop number. 12.2 Deleting an RRU This describes how to delete an RRU with a specified SFP number and hop number. 12.3 Adding a Ring This function is performed to form a DRRU ring by using two independent DRRU chains. 12.4 Removing a Ring This function is performed to split a DRRU ring into two independent DRRU chains. 12.5 Displaying Not Configured Boards This function is performed to check whether there are boards whose data is not configured. These boards are installed in the BTS cabinet but their data is not configured. 12.6 Checking Board Position Information This function is performed to check the position i nformation of a board. 12.7 Setting a Breakpoint This function is performed to set a breakpoint on an RRU chain or ring. One RRU chain can be configured with only one breakpoint. After a breakpoint is configured, the RRU chain is divided Issue 08 (2011-09-30)


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into two parts. One RRU ring can be configured with two breakpoints. After two breakpoints are configured, the RRU ring is divided into three parts. 12.8 Canceling a Breakpoint This function is performed to cancel a breakpoint on an R RU chain or ring.

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12.1 Adding an RRU This describes how to add an RRU by configuring its board number, SFP number, and hop number.

Prerequisite You have logged in to the BTS through the SMT. Set the BTS type to a type that can be configured with the RRU by referring to Setting Site Type.


Step 2 In the Board Configuration window, double-click GTMU. The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-1. Figure 12-1 Topology Configuration window

Step 3 In the Topology Configuration window, click Add RRU. The Deploy RXU window is displayed.

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The Card No. starts from 0 in sequence. The Chain No. starts from 1 to 5 and each number refers to the number of the SFP port to which the board is configured. The Hop starts from 1 to 6 and each number refers to the level of the TRXs which are under the same SFP number. The Shelf No. should be chosen a number not in use. The parameter settings of the RRU should be consistent with the onsite planning.

Step 4 In the Deploy RXU window, select DRRU from the Card Type drop-down list. Step 5 Choose the corresponding values from the Chain No., Card No., Hop, and Shelf No., dropdown list boxes, respectively. as shown in Figure 12-2. Figure 12-2 Deploy RXU window

Step 6 In the Deploy RXU window, click OK to add DRRU board. The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-3.

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Figure 12-3 Topology Configuration window


12.2 Deleting an RRU This describes how to delete an RRU with a specified SFP number and hop number.



Step 2 In the Board Configuration window, double-click GTMU. The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-4.

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Step 3 In the Topology Configuration window, click Remove RRU. The Delete RXU window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-5. Figure 12-5 Delete RXU window

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12.3 Adding a Ring This function is performed to form a DRRU ring by using two independent DRRU chains.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click double-click Board Configuration. The Board Configuration window is displayed.

Step 2 In the Board Configuration window, double-click GTMU. The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-6. Figure 12-6 Topology Configuration window

Step 3 In the Topology Configuration window, click Add Ring. The Add Ring window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-7.

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Figure 12-7 Add Ring window

Step 4 In the Add Ring window, set the Loop Start Port and Loop End Port to corresponding value, and then click OK .


12.4 Removing a Ring This function is performed to split a DRRU ring into two independent DRRU chains.


Procedure Step 1 In the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, click Board. In the right pane of the window, double-click double-click Board Configuration. The Board Configuration window is displayed.

Step 2 In the Board Configuration window, double-click GTMU. The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-8.

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Step 3 Set a breakpoint in the required position by referring to 12.7 Setting a Breakpoint. Step 4 In the Topology Configuration window, click Remove Ring. The Divide Ring window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-9. Figure 12-9 Divide Ring window

Step 5 In the Divide Ring window, select a Loop Begin Port and a Divide point HOP, and then click OK .



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12.5 Displaying Not Configured Boards This function is performed to check whether there are boards whose data is not configured. These boards are installed in the BTS cabinet but their data is not configured.


Procedure Step 1 Click Board in the left pane of the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, and then double-click Board Management in the right pane of the window. The Board Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-10.

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Figure 12-10 Board Management window

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12.6 Checking Board Position Information This function is performed to check the position i nformation of a board.




Step 3 In the Topology Management window, click On-Site Detect. The On-Site Topology Management window is displayed, as shown i n Figure 12-12.

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Figure 12-12 On-Site Topology Management window


12.7 Setting a Breakpoint This function is performed to set a breakpoint on an RRU chain or ring. One RRU chain can be configured with only one breakpoint. After a breakpoint is configured, the RRU chain is divided into two parts. One RRU ring can be configured with two breakpoints. After two breakpoints are configured, the RRU ring is divided into three parts.




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Step 3 Right-click the target chain or ring. A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 12-14. Figure 12-14 Shortcut menu for set BreakPoint

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No BreakPoint (shown in black by default) refers to the connection where a breakpoint cannot be set. Break Point (shown in pink by default) refers to the connection where a breakpoint can be set.

Step 4 Choose Set BreakPoint. A breakpoint is configured.


12.8 Canceling a Breakpoint This function is performed to cancel a breakpoint on an R RU chain or ring.




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