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4 Commissioning the BTS (Transmission Available)............................................................4-1
4.1 Starting the LMT.............................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2 Checking the Transmission and Networking..................................................................................................4-4
4.2.1 Checking the Transmission Between the RRU and the BBU or Between the BBU and the BSC on the
4.2.2 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded BTSs...........................................................................4-6
4.2.3 Checking the Transmission Between BTSs in Ring Topology..............................................................4-8
4.3 Checking Software Version and Data Configuration....................................................................................4-11
4.3.1 Checking the Board Configuration and Status on the LMT.................................................................4-11
4.3.2 Checking the Current Software Version on the LMT..........................................................................4-13
4.3.3 Checking the Consistency Between Hardware Installation and Data Configuration...........................4-14
4.4 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS (on the LMT).........................................................................4-19
4.5 Commissioning the BTS Services.................................................................................................................4-22
4.5.1 Testing the CS Services........................................................................................................................4-23
4.6.2 Checking the Environment Monitoring Alarms on the LMT..............................................................4-28
5 Commissioning the BTS (Transmission Unavailable).......................................................5-1
5.1 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal..........................................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 Setting the IP Address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC...............................................................5-2
5.1.2 Locally Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS.........................................................................................5-3
5.1.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End.................................................................................................5-3
5.2 Configuring the Basic Data of the BTS..........................................................................................................5-5
5.2.1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights.................................................................................................5-6
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6.1 Commissioning the Antenna System..............................................................................................................6-2
6.1.1 Measuring the VSWR............................................................................................................................6-2
6.1.2 Monitoring the Output Power of TRXs..................................................................................................6-3
6.1.3 Checking the Antenna Connection.........................................................................................................6-5
6.2 Performing the Loopback Test........................................................................................................................6-6
6.2.1 Performing the Carrier Loopback Test...................................................................................................6-6
7.3 Failure of an MS to Search the Network.........................................................................................................7-6
7.4 Service Dialing Failure....................................................................................................................................7-7
7.5 Low GPRS Data Transmission Rate...............................................................................................................7-7
8 Commissioning Record Data Sheet........................................................................................8-1
9 Communication Ports Used by the GBTS.............................................................................9-1
Figure 4-23 Alarm Detail Information dialog box.............................................................................................4-21
Figure 4-24 BSS Help System...........................................................................................................................4-22
Figure 4-25 Modify Administrative State dialog box........................................................................................4-24
Figure 4-26 Basic Attributes of Site Board (1)..................................................................................................4-30
Figure 4-27 Basic Attributes of Site Board (2)..................................................................................................4-31
Figure 4-28 Query Board Information dialog box.............................................................................................4-32
Figure 4-29 Basic Attributes of Site Board (3)..................................................................................................4-33
Figure 5-1 Site Maintenance Terminal system window.......................................................................................5-4
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Commissioning GuideAbout This Document
About This Document
Overview
This document describes the procedures for commissioning and verifying the BTS3900/
BTS3900A GSM after it is installed. The commissioning and verification procedures ensure that
the BTS3900/BTS3900A GSM operates as required. The BTS3900/BTS3900A commissioning
scenarios include the transmission available scenario and transmission unavailable scenario.
Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product Name
BTS3900 GSM (hereinafter referred to
as BTS3900)
BTS3900A GSM (hereinafter referred to
as BTS3900A)
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
lField engineers
lTechnical support engineers
Organization
1 Changes in BTS3900(A) GSM Commissioning Guide
This describes the changes in the “BTS3900(A) GSM Commissioning Guide”.
2 General Requirements for the Commissioning
Version
V300R008
V300R008
The general requirements for the commissioning are the commissioning prerequisites and
commissioning resources.
3 Commissioning Procedure
This describes the commissioning procedure of the BTS. According to the transmission situation
between the BSC and BTS, the commissioning procedure of the BTS can be classified into two
types: commissioning procedure in transmission available scenario and commissioning
procedure in transmission unavailable scenario.
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This describes how to commission the BTS when the transmission cable between the BSC and
the BTS is properly connected.
5 Commissioning the BTS (Transmission Unavailable)
This describes how to commission the BTS in the transmission unavailable scenario. The
commissioning of the BTS consists of two phases. In the initial phase of the commissioning, the
transmission cable between the BSC and the BTS is not properly connected. Commission the
BTS at the local end. In the later phase of the commissioning, the transmission cable between
the BSC and the BTS is properly connected. Commission the BTS on the BSC side.
6 Optional Commissioning Tasks
The optional commissioning tasks are the VSWR check, output power of the TRX check,
loopback test check, settings of the DIP switches on the board check, transmission between the
BBU and the BSC on the BTS side check, transmission between cascaded TRXs check, and
TRX ring topology check.
7 FAQs for BTS Commissioning
This describes the fault symptoms and cause analysis in the BTS commissioning.
Conventions
8 Commissioning Record Data Sheet
This describes the data sheet that is used to record the process and result of the BTS
commissioning.
9 Communication Ports Used by the GBTS
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.
BTS3900(A) GSM
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1 Changes in BTS3900(A) GSM
Commissioning Guide
This describes the changes in the “BTS3900(A) GSM Commissioning Guide”.
02(2009-04-20)
01 (2009-02-16)
Second commercial release
Compared with issue 01 (2009-02-16) of V300R008, no contents are deleted. The changes are
as follows:
The solution to trouble is added. For details, see 5.2.3 Configuring Logical Objects of the BTS
on the SMT, 4.2.3 Checking the Transmission Between BTSs in Ring Topology, 4.2.1
Checking the Transmission Between the RRU and the BBU or Between the BBU and the
BSC on the LMT and 5.2.1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights.
Initial commercial release
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2 General Requirements for the
Commissioning
About This Chapter
The general requirements for the commissioning are the commissioning prerequisites and
commissioning resources.
2.1 Commissioning Resources
Before the commissioning, you must arrange for the tools, obtain the information about the site
to be commissioned, and download the correct software for the boards in the BTS3900/
BTS3900A.
2.2 Commissioning Prerequisites
Before the commissioning, you must check the operating status of the BTS3900/BTS3900A and
BSC.
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Before the commissioning, you must arrange for the tools, obtain the information about the site
to be commissioned, and download the correct software for the boards in the BTS3900/
BTS3900A.
Tools
Table 2-1 describes the tools and instruments required for the commissioning.
Table 2-1 Tools required for the commissioning of the BTS3900/BTS3900A
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ToolsQua
Specification
ntity
PC1Optional. The PC is used for the commissioning on
the BTS side when the transmission between the BSC
and BTS is unavailable. For details on the
configuration, see Configuration Requirements
for the Site Maintenance Terminal PC.
For details on how to install and use the SMT
application, see BTS3900A GSM Site Maintenance
Terminal User Guide.
Multimeter1Mandatory
Power Meter1Mandatory. The power meter is used to measure the
output power of TRXs.
Site Master1Mandatory. The Site Master is used to measure the
VSWR.
GSM MSs for testing2Mandatory. The MSs are used for the BTS service
commissioning and antenna system commissioning.
The requirements for the GSM MS for testing are as
follows:
l The UE is configured with the SIM card.
l The MS is registered with the HLR on the network.
Ethernet cable1Optional. The Ethernet cable is used to connect the
SMT PC to the BBU when the transmission is
unavailable.
NOTE
If the SMT PC is installed with the windows 98 operating
system, the type of the Ethernet cables should be crossover
cable.
This describes the commissioning procedure of the BTS. According to the transmission situation
between the BSC and BTS, the commissioning procedure of the BTS can be classified into two
types: commissioning procedure in transmission available scenario and commissioning
procedure in transmission unavailable scenario.
Context
Procedure
lTo solve common problems that occur during the commissioning, see 7 FAQs for BTS
Commissioning.
lIn this document, RFUs are classified into two types: DRFUs and GRFUs.
lCommissioning procedure in transmission available scenario
In the transmission available scenario, the transmission cables between the BSC and the
BTS are properly connected before the commissioning. Generally, the commissioning is
performed on the BSC6000 LMT. If the commissioning can not be performed on the LMT
independently, contact engineers on the BTS side to perform the commissioning task.
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2Check the transmission and networking to ensure that
the transmission between the BBU and BSC, BBU and
RFU, cascaded BBUs, and cascaded RFUs is normal.
For details, see 4.2 Checking the Transmission and
Networking.
3Check the software version and configuration data.
For details, see 4.3 Checking Software Version and
Data Configuration.
4Check the alarm information of the BTS. For details,
see 4.4 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS
(on the LMT).
5Operation
on the
BTS side.
Commission the antenna system. The commissioning
consists of the following items: output power of the
TRXs, voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), and
connection between the antenna system and BTS. For
details, see 6.1 Commissioning the Antenna
System.
6Operation
on the
BSC LMT
Perform the channel loopback test on the LMT to
ensure the normal operation of the signaling channel
and service channel. For details, see 6.2 Performing
the Loopback Test.
Mandato
ry
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ry
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Optional
Optional
7Operation
requiring
Commission the CS services and PS services. For
details, see 4.5 Commissioning the BTS Services.
for the
8Check the environment monitoring alarm. For details,
cooperatio
n of the
BTS side
see 4.6.2 Checking the Environment Monitoring
Alarms on the LMT.
and BSC
side.
lCommissioning procedure in transmission unavailable scenario
In transmission unavailable scenario, the BTS commissioning consists of two phases: In
the initial phase of the commissioning, the transmission cables between the BSC and the
BTS are not properly connected. Commission the BTS at the local end. In the later phase
of the commissioning, the transmission cable between the BSC and the BTS is properly
connected. Commission the BTS on the LMT.
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Run the Site Maintenance Terminal. For details, see
5.1 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal.
BTS side.
2Configure the basic data of the BTS such as boards of
the BTS and logical objects of the site to ensure that
the SMT can support the local commissioning tasks.
For details, see 5.2 Configuring the Basic Data of
the BTS.
3Check the active software version. For details, see 5.3
Checking the Active Software Version on the
SMT.
4Check the transmission between the BBU and RFU.
For details, see 5.4 Checking the Transmission
Between the BBU and RFU on the BTS Side.
5Check the running status of the BTS. The procedure
for checking the running status of the BTS involves
checking the state of LEDs and alarm information. For
details, see 5.5 Checking the Running Status of the
BTS.
6Check the hardware connection of the BTS. For
details, see 5.6 Checking the Hardware Connection
of the BTS.
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7Commission the antenna system. The commissioning
consists of the following items: output power of the
TRXs, VSWR, and connection between the antenna
system and the BTS. For details, see 6.1
Commissioning the Antenna System.
Wait till the transmission is available.
8Operation
on the
Run the BSC LMT software. For details, see 4.1
Starting the LMT.
BSC LMT
9Check the transmission and networking to ensure that
the transmission between the BBU and BSC, BBU and
RFU, cascaded BBUs, and cascaded RFUs is normal.
For details, see 4.2 Checking the Transmission and
Networking.
10Check the software version and configuration data.
For details, see 4.3 Checking Software Version and
Data Configuration.
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4 Commissioning the BTS (Transmission
Available)
About This Chapter
This describes how to commission the BTS when the transmission cable between the BSC and
the BTS is properly connected.
4.1 Starting the LMT
You can directly log in to the LMT, or log in to the LMT through the M2000 client.
4.2 Checking the Transmission and Networking
This describes how to check the transmission and networking. The purpose of checking the
transmission and networking is to ensure that the BTS3900A transmission cables and hardware
are correctly installed. The items to be checked consist of the transmission between the BBU
and the BSC, the transmission between the BBU and the RFU, the transmission between the
cascaded BTSs, and the transmission between the BTSs in ring topology.
4.3 Checking Software Version and Data Configuration
This describes how to check software version and data configuration to ensure the correctness
of the software version and configuration data. The items to be checked are the configuration
and status of the board, the software version information, and the consistency between the
hardware installation and the data configuration.
4.4 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS (on the LMT)
This describes how to check the alarm information of the BTS on the BSC6000 LocalMaintenance Terminal. If an alarm is generated, you need clear the alarm based on the
suggestions in the BSS Help System.
4.5 Commissioning the BTS Services
This describes how to use an MS to test whether the BTS supports CS services and PS services.
4.6 Checking the BTS Environment Alarms
This describes how to check the BTS environment alarms. It also describes how to monitor the
operating environment of the BTS.
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You can directly log in to the LMT, or log in to the LMT through the M2000 client.
Context
CAUTION
Do not modify the system time when the LMT application is running. Otherwise, critical errors
may occur on the system. If you have to modify the server time, stop the LMT application first.
The default user name and password for the first login are both admin. After you log in to the
system for the first time, you are required to change the password. The new password should
comply with the default password policy.
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Procedure
lDirectly log in to the LMT.
1.Choose Start > All Programs > Huawei Local Maintenance Terminal >
BSC6000V900B008Cxx > BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal. The BSC6000
Local Maintenance Terminal window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-1.
– If you can find the target BSC for login from the BSC Name drop-down list, go
to Step 5.
– If you cannot find the target BSC for login from the BSC Name drop-down list,
go to Step 2.
Figure 4-1 Login dialog box of the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal
2.Click . The BSC Management dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure
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Figure 4-2 BSC Management dialog box
3.Type the IP address of the BSC, the name of the BSC, and the remarks (optional) in
corresponding fields. Then, click Add.
4.Click Close to return to the Login dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-1.
5.Type the user name and the password in the Name and Password text boxes. Select
the BSC name from the BSC Name drop-down list, and set User Type to LocalUser. Then, click OK.
2.Enter user name in User Name, enter the password in Password, and enter IP addressof the server in Server. Click Login.
3.In the iManager M2000 Mobile Element Management System window, choose
Topology > Main Topology, as shown in Figure 4-4. Main Topology is displayed
on the left side of the dialog box.
Figure 4-4 iManager M2000 Mobile Element Management System window
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4.Choose Physical Root on the Main Topology tab page, right-click the BSC that the
BTS belongs to, and choose Maintenance Client from the displayed shortcut menu.
The BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal window is displayed.
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4.2 Checking the Transmission and Networking
This describes how to check the transmission and networking. The purpose of checking the
transmission and networking is to ensure that the BTS3900A transmission cables and hardware
are correctly installed. The items to be checked consist of the transmission between the BBU
and the BSC, the transmission between the BBU and the RFU, the transmission between the
cascaded BTSs, and the transmission between the BTSs in ring topology.
4.2.1 Checking the Transmission Between the RRU and the BBU or Between the BBU and the
BSC on the LMT
This describes how to check the transmission between the BBU and the BSC and the transmission
between the BBU and the RFU.
4.2.2 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded BTSs
This describes how to check the transmission between cascaded BTSs when there are cascaded
BTSs on site. The following description takes the level 3 cascaded BTSs as an example, and
describes how to check the transmission between cascaded BTSs.