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This document provides information on the Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station
alarms. The alarms are used as a basis for internal fault recovery and fault
reporting to the BSC, NMS/2000 and/or the Nokia MetroSite BTS Manager
software.
This document also gives instructions for the operator on how to correct the faults
and maintain traffic in the air interface and/or to protect the units in the base
station.
About this document
Note
This document does not include transmission unit alarms. Please refer to
appropriate transmission unit documentation.
This chapter describes Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station alarm handling and
alarm reclassification. The fields in the alarm description table are also described.
2.1Alarm examples
Alarms can be detected at the BSC, the NMS, or at the BTS. Instructions on how
to deal with the alarms is found in the alarm descriptions tables in Chapter 3 of
this document.
BTS alarm handling
For instructions on how to replace units or carry out other maintenance tasks,
refer to Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station: Maintenance and Nokia MetroSiteBase Station: Field Upgrade.
2.1.1Alarms seen at the BSC or NMS
Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station alarms issued at the BSC or NMS/2000
have a four-digit alarm number and an alarm name, together with the optional
fault reason (refer to Figures 1 and 2). For information on the other fields shown
in Figures 1 and 2, refer to BSC documentation.
Figure 1.Example 1, active alarms as seen at the BSC
Alarm Descriptions
Figure 2.Example 2, active alarm as seen at the BSC
The text below the alarm name describes the fault that has caused the alarm. For
example, in alarm [2] in Figure 1, the power supply unit is probably broken.
Note
One alarm can have many different fault reasons.
In alarm [2] in Figure 1 the fault is different but the alarm number is the same as
in Figure 2. The effect on the operation of a base station is the same, which is why
they have the same alarm number and name.
Figure 3 shows how alarms (number, name and fault reason) are seen in the
Alarms view on the desktop of the Nokia MetroSite BTS Manager software.
BTS alarm handling
Figure 3.Alarms view on Nokia MetroSite BTS Manager desktop
2.2Troubleshooting faults
BTS alarms are described in detail in the alarm description tables found in
Chapter 3 of this document. Table 1 describes how to use the alarm description
tables.
Troubleshooting faults using alarm description tables
1.Check the alarm number and alarm name and find its alarm description
table in Chapter 3 in this document.
2.Find the fault reason in the Fault reason field in the alarm description table.
3.Follow the instructions given in the Instruction field. See also the alarm
cancelling information in the Cancelling field.
4.If the fault reason cannot be found in the Fault reason field, follow the
instructions given for Other faults.
Note
Instructions given for Other faults apply to several different fault reasons.
2.3Fault reporting
Where possible, correct all damage, failures, and faults and report them to Nokia
using the Failure Report Form provided by Nokia Customer Services.
Note
You can save the alarm information to a log file on your PC with Nokia MetroSite
BTS Manager.
2.4Alarm reclassification
In fault situations, Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station runs an automatic
reclassification procedure for major (**) and critical (***) alarms before it sends
an alarm to the BSC. When an object becomes faulty, only one critical (***)
alarm from the object can be active at a time.
In reclassification, the alarm handling detects which logical base station object is
affected by a unit level fault. After reclassification, an object level alarm is issued
according to a certain hierarchy, as described in Figure 4.
Alarm Output in Figure 4 shows the number and the name of the alarm(s) issued
at the BSC in such a fault situation. Also, the object that is the alarm origin is
given in brackets.
Figure 4.Faulty and degraded object alarm reclassification
Fault situation [1]:
1.TRX 1 becomes disconnected and ceases to operate. 7606 TRX FAULTY
1.TRX 1 becomes disconnected and ceases to operate. 7606 TRX FAULTY
alarm is issued.
2.TRX 2 becomes disconnected, which causes BTS 1 cease to operate. Alarm
reclassification discards the new TRX alarm and a BTS alarm, 7603 BTS
FAULTY, is issued.
Fault situation [3]:
1.TRX 1 becomes disconnected and ceases to operate. 7606 TRX FAULTY
alarm is issued.
2.TRX 2 becomes disconnected, which causes BTS 1 cease to operate. Alarm
reclassification discards the new TRX alarm and a BTS alarm, 7603 BTS
FAULTY, is issued.
3.TRX 3 becomes disconnected, and another 7606 TRX FAULTY alarm is
issued.
4.TRX 4 becomes disconnected, which causes BTS 2 cease to operate. Now
both sectors in the BCF are not operating. Alarm reclassification discards
both the new TRX alarm and the new BTS alarm, and a BCF alarm, 7600
BCF FAULTY, is issued.
Fault situation [4]:
1.TRX 1 becomes partially faulty but calls are getting through. 7607 TRX
OPERATION DEGRADED alarm is issued.
2.TRX 2 becomes disconnected and ceases to operate. Alarm reclassification
discards the new TRX alarm and a BTS alarm, 7604 BTS OPERATION
DEGRADED, is issued.
This chapter defines the alarms collected from the objects in the Nokia MetroSite
EDGE Base Station.
3.1Using an alarm description table
Table 1 describes the information that you will find in the alarm description tables
for the Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station. A full list of the alarm tables is
given in Chapter 3.2 of this document.
BTS alarm descriptions
Table 1.Description of the fields in the alarm description table
1234 ALARM NAME
Severity:Object affected:Object state:Unit:
Shows the alarm severity as
displayed at the BSC or
NMS/2000. The options are:
•* = minor
•** = major
•*** = critical
•User definition
Fault reason:Instruction:Alarm cancelling:
This field describes the
cause of the alarm, for
example:
Power unit is probably
broken.
The logical object
affected by the fault.
The options are:
BCF, BTS, TRX, TRE,
RTS
This field gives instructions for the operator (at
the NMS/2000 or at the BSC) how to correct the
fault reason causing the alarm:
1. If the power supply unit LED is green, check
the TRXs and replace the faulty TRX. The
TRX connectors are probably broken.
2. If the power supply unit LED is red, replace
the power supply unit.
The state of the
affected object at the
time the alarm is
issued. The options
are:
•Enabled
•Disabled
The alarm origin(s). The unit
is given a four-letter
acronym, e.g.:
WTxx, HVTx, VXxx, VIFA
This field describes how the
alarm is cancelled. The
options are:
In case of alarm 7606, if a BCCH TRX is affected, the BSC performs a BCCH
reconfiguration if possible.
Table 11.7607 TRX OPERATION DEGRADED
7607 TRX OPERATION DEGRADED
Severity:Object affected:Object state:Unit:
**TRXEnabledWTxx, HVTx
Fault reason:Instruction:Alarm cancelling:
Other faults.1. Replace the faulty TRX.Automatic.
Table 12.7609 TRE FAULTY
7609 TRE FAULTY
Severity:Object affected:Object state:Unit:
***BCFDisabledVXxx
Fault reason:Instruction:Alarm cancelling:
Master TRX detected that
connection to transmission
unit is lost.
1. If the alarm is seen at the BSC, the transmission
unit is not working properly. However, if the base
station otherwise operates properly, there is no
need for immediate repair. The transmission
alarms are not reported to the BSC.
2. If the alarm is seen on Nokia BTS Manager only,
the transmission unit is not operating. Reset the
BCF.
3. If the alarm reappears after BCF reset, switch
the cabinet power off and on.
4. If the alarm reappears after the recovery actions
above, replace the faulty transmission plug-in
unit.
Base station power
supply unit has lost its
main power.
1. Check the mains supply.
2. If the mains supply is OK, replace the power
supply unit.
Automatic.
Note
When alarm 7620 is active, it will not be sent to Nokia BTS Manager. However,
alarm cancelling can be seen on Nokia BTS Manager.
Note
In case of alarm 7620, if the power loss is very short and the power is on again
within 1500 ms, the alarm is cancelled automatically. No actions required.