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Date
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About This Document

Purpose
This document describes the procedures for commissioning and verifying the base station after
it is installed. The commissioning and verification procedures ensure that the base station
operates as required. The commissioning of the base station is classified into two types: LMTbased remote commissioning and SMT-based local commissioning.
Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product Name
Product Version
BTS3900 GSM (hereinafter referred to

as BTS3900)
V100R012
BTS3900A GSM (hereinafter referred to

as BTS3900A)
V100R012
BTS3900L GSM (hereinafter referred to

as BTS3900L)
V100R012
DBS3900 GSM (hereinafter referred to

as DBS3900)
V100R012
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
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Field engineers
Technical support engineers
Organization
1 Changes in GBTS Commissioning Guide
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This chapter describes the changes in the issues of the GBTS Commissioning Guide.
2 General Requirements for the Commissioning
The general requirements for the commissioning are the commissioning resources and
commissioning prerequisites.
3 Commissioning the BTS on the M2000
This chapter describes how to commission a GBTS. The M2000 provides the GBTS
commissioning function. After making necessary preparations such as hardware installation,
you can use this function to enable the M2000 to commission a GBTS and verify GBTS services
automatically and remotely so that the GBTS can be used properly after the commissioning.
4 Commissioning the BTS on the LMT
This chapter describes how to commission the BTS through the LMT on the BSC side when the
transmission cable between the BSC and the BTS is properly connected.
5 Commissioning the BTS on the SMT
The commissioning of the BTS in the transmission unavailable scenario 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, 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.
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 Port Used by the GBTS
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.
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Symbol
Description
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.
Command Conventions
The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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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 item 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.

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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.
Mouse Operations
The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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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
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1 Changes in GBTS Commissioning Guide............................................................................1-1
2 General Requirements for the Commissioning...................................................................2-1
2.1 Commissioning Resources..............................................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Commissioning Prerequisites..........................................................................................................................2-3
3 Commissioning the BTS on the M2000..................................................................................3-1

3.1 Process of GBTS Commissioning...................................................................................................................3-3
3.2 Preparing for GBTS Commissioning..............................................................................................................3-4
3.3 Creating a GBTS Commissioning Task..........................................................................................................3-7
3.4 Starting a GBTS Commissioning Task...........................................................................................................3-8
3.5 Confirming the Completion of GBTS Commissioning.................................................................................3-10
3.6 Obtaining a GBTS Commissioning Report...................................................................................................3-11
3.7 Deleting a GBTS Commissioning Task........................................................................................................3-12
3.8 Handling Exceptions During GBTS Commissioning...................................................................................3-12
3.8.1 Intervening the GBTS Transmission....................................................................................................3-13
3.8.2 Viewing the GBTS Alarm Status.........................................................................................................3-16
3.8.3 Performing the GBTS Fault Diagnosis................................................................................................3-17
3.8.4 Viewing the GBTS Service Verification Results.................................................................................3-18
3.8.5 Restarting a GBTS Commissioning Task............................................................................................3-19
3.9 Technical Specifications of GBTS Commissioning......................................................................................3-20
3.10 Reference to the GBTS Commissioning Interface......................................................................................3-21
3.10.1 Interface Description: GBTS Commissioning...................................................................................3-21
3.10.2 Parameters for a GBTS Commissioning Task...................................................................................3-24
3.10.3 Parameters of the GBTS Commissioning Report..............................................................................3-25
3.10.4 Parameters of the Performance Counters for GBTS Service Verification.........................................3-27
4 Commissioning the BTS on the LMT.....................................................................................4-1

4.1 Commissioning Procedure..............................................................................................................................4-2
4.2 Logging In To the LMT..................................................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Checking the Transmission and Networking..................................................................................................4-6
4.3.1 Checking the Transmission Between the RF Unit and the BBU and the Transmission Between the BBU
and the BSC on the LMT................................................................................................................................4-6
4.3.2 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded BTSs...........................................................................4-8
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4.3.3 Checking the Transmission Between BTSs in the Ring Topology........................................................4-9

4.4 Checking Software Version and Data Configuration....................................................................................4-11
4.4.1 Checking the Board Configuration and Status on the LMT.................................................................4-11
4.4.2 Checking the Active Software Version on the LMT............................................................................4-13
4.4.3 Checking the Consistency Between Hardware Installation and Data Configuration...........................4-14
4.5 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the LMT...........................................................................4-18
4.6 Checking the BTS Environment Alarms.......................................................................................................4-20
4.6.1 BTS Environment Alarm Types...........................................................................................................4-21
4.6.2 Checking the Environment Monitoring Alarms on the LMT..............................................................4-22
4.7 Checking the antenna system........................................................................................................................4-24
4.7.1 Performing VSWR Test.......................................................................................................................4-24
4.7.2 Uplink IOI Interference Test................................................................................................................4-28
5 Commissioning the BTS on the SMT.....................................................................................5-1

5.1 Commissioning Procedure..............................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal..........................................................................................................5-5
5.2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Site Maintenance Terminal PC...............................................................5-5
5.2.2 Locally Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS.........................................................................................5-6
5.2.3 Logging in to the BTS at the Local End.................................................................................................5-7
5.3 Checking the Active Software Version on the SMT.......................................................................................5-9
5.4 Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and RXU on the BTS Side.................................................5-12
5.5 Checking the Running Status of the BTS......................................................................................................5-13
5.5.1 Checking the State of the BTS LEDs...................................................................................................5-13
5.5.2 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the SMT...................................................................5-17
6 Optional Commissioning Tasks..............................................................................................6-1

6.1 Upgrading BTS Software and Configuring BTS Transmission Data Using a USB Storage Device..............6-3
6.1.1 Preparing the USB Storage Device for Local GBTS Commissioning...................................................6-3
6.1.2 Upgrading the GBTS Software and Downloading the Data Configuration File (on the GBTS Side)
.........................................................................................................................................................................6-5
6.2 Commissioning the Antenna System..............................................................................................................6-7
6.2.1 Measuring the VSWR............................................................................................................................6-7
6.2.2 Checking the Antenna Connection.........................................................................................................6-8
6.3 Configuring the Basic Data of the BTS..........................................................................................................6-9
6.3.1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights...............................................................................................6-10
6.3.2 Configuring the BTS Boards on the SMT............................................................................................6-11
6.3.3 Configuring Logical Objects of the BTS on the SMT.........................................................................6-17
6.4 Commissioning the BTS Services.................................................................................................................6-29
6.4.1 Testing the CS Services........................................................................................................................6-30
6.4.2 Commissioning PS Services.................................................................................................................6-31
6.5 Performing the Loopback Test......................................................................................................................6-32
6.5.1 Performing the TRX Loopback Test....................................................................................................6-32
6.5.2 Performing the Channel Loopback Test...............................................................................................6-33
6.6 Checking the DIP Switch Settings of Boards................................................................................................6-34
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6.7 Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and the BSC on the BTS Side............................................6-36
6.8 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded TRXs.................................................................................6-39
6.9 Checking RF Units in Ring Topology...........................................................................................................6-40
7 FAQs for BTS Commissioning................................................................................................7-1

7.1 Engineering Alarms of the BTS......................................................................................................................7-2
7.2 What Should I Do When a Failure Message Is Displayed During the Import of the GBTS Deployment List?
...............................................................................................................................................................................7-3
7.3 What Should I Do When an Error Message Is Displayed During the GBTS Fault Diagnosis?..................... 7-6
7.4 Failed Communication Between the SMT and the BTS.................................................................................7-7
7.5 Faulty E1 Link.................................................................................................................................................7-8
7.6 Failure of an MS to Search the Network.......................................................................................................7-12
7.7 Service Dialing Failure..................................................................................................................................7-12
7.8 Low GPRS Data Transmission Rate.............................................................................................................7-13
8 Commissioning Record Data Sheet........................................................................................8-1

9 Communication Port Used by the GBTS...............................................................................9-1
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Figures
Figure 3-1 Flowchart of GBTS commissioning...................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2 Dialog box for selecting Intervening transmission........................................................................3-13
Figure 3-3 Dialog box for intervening transmission..........................................................................................3-14
Figure 3-4 Dialog box for querying the E1/T1 port status.................................................................................3-15
Figure 3-5 Dialog box for confirmation.............................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-6 GBTS List tab page.........................................................................................................................3-22
Figure 3-7 Monitor tab page..............................................................................................................................3-23
Figure 3-8 Service Verification tab page..........................................................................................................3-24
Figure 3-9 Summary information in the GBTS commissioning report..............................................................3-25
Figure 3-10 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (1)...........................................................3-26
Figure 3-11 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (2)...........................................................3-27
Figure 4-1 LMT-based commissioning procedure...............................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-2 Login dialog box of the LMT.............................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-3 Main interface of the BSC6900 LMT.................................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-4 Querying the OML status...................................................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-5 Querying the RSL status.....................................................................................................................4-8
Figure 4-6 Cascaded BTSs on the LMT...............................................................................................................4-9
Figure 4-7 Connection between BTSs in the ring topology...............................................................................4-10
Figure 4-8 BTS Device Panel tab page..............................................................................................................4-12
Figure 4-9 Query Board Information dialog box...............................................................................................4-13
Figure 4-10 Querying the active software version of the board (1)...................................................................4-13
Figure 4-11 Querying the active software version of the board (2)...................................................................4-14
Figure 4-12 Specifying the Connect Port No. parameter...................................................................................4-15
Figure 4-13 BTS Device Panel tab page............................................................................................................4-16
Figure 4-14 Query Board Information dialog box.............................................................................................4-17
Figure 4-15 Alarm tab page................................................................................................................................4-18
Figure 4-16 Set Alarm Filtering Conditions dialog box.....................................................................................4-19
Figure 4-17 Alarm Filtering dialog box.............................................................................................................4-19
Figure 4-18 Alarm Detailed Information dialog box.........................................................................................4-20
Figure 4-19 BSC6900 LMT Online Help window.............................................................................................4-20
Figure 4-20 Setting the DEMU attributes..........................................................................................................4-23
Figure 4-21 Setting the DEMU attributes..........................................................................................................4-24
Figure 4-22 Detecting the VSWR......................................................................................................................4-25
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Figure 4-23 Test TRX Loopback dialog box.....................................................................................................4-26

Figure 4-24 Device Maintenance group box......................................................................................................4-26
Figure 4-25 Common Progress Information dialog box....................................................................................4-27
Figure 4-26 Progress Management window.......................................................................................................4-27
Figure 4-27 Batch dialog box.............................................................................................................................4-28
Figure 5-1 Commissioning procedure (transmission unavailable).......................................................................5-3
Figure 5-2 Site Maintenance Terminal system window.......................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-3 Communication failed dialog box......................................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-4 Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box.................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-5 Board Management window (1).........................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-6 Topology Management window.......................................................................................................5-10
Figure 5-7 Board Information dialog box (1).....................................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-8 Board Information dialog box (2).....................................................................................................5-12
Figure 5-9 Site Maintenance Terminal System window ...................................................................................5-18
Figure 6-1 USB port on the GTMU.....................................................................................................................6-6
Figure 6-2 Warning message for obtaining the site management right..............................................................6-10
Figure 6-3 Site Management Right dialog box..................................................................................................6-11
Figure 6-4 Board Configuration window...........................................................................................................6-13
Figure 6-6 Configuring the DRFU.....................................................................................................................6-15
Figure 6-7 Topology Configuration window.....................................................................................................6-15
Figure 6-9 Parameter Management dialog box..................................................................................................6-17
Figure 6-10 Site Configuration dialog box (1)...................................................................................................6-18
Figure 6-11 Site Configuration dialog box (2) ..................................................................................................6-19
Figure 6-14 Site Configuration dialog box (5) ..................................................................................................6-22
Figure 6-15 User Error dialog box.....................................................................................................................6-23
Figure 6-17 Configured cell and channels..........................................................................................................6-25
Figure 6-18 Site Opstart dialog box...................................................................................................................6-26
Figure 6-19 Cell Opstart dialog box...................................................................................................................6-26
Figure 6-20 BT Opstart dialog box....................................................................................................................6-27
Figure 6-21 RC Attributes Management dialog box..........................................................................................6-27
Figure 6-22 RC Opstart successfully dialog box................................................................................................6-28
Figure 6-23 Board Management window...........................................................................................................6-29
Figure 6-24 TRX Loopback Test dialog box.....................................................................................................6-33
Figure 6-25 Loopback test result........................................................................................................................6-33
Figure 6-26 Channel Loopback Test dialog box................................................................................................6-34
Figure 6-27 Loopback test result........................................................................................................................6-34
Figure 6-28 Running Parameters tab page of the GTMU...............................................................................6-35
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Figure 6-29 Running Parameters tab page of the UTRP.................................................................................6-35

Figure 6-30 Physical loopback of the E1/T1 cable at the DDF..........................................................................6-39
Figure 6-31 BTS Device Panel tab page............................................................................................................6-40
Figure 6-32 Connection between RF units in ring topology..............................................................................6-41
Figure 6-33 Setting breakpoints.........................................................................................................................6-42
Figure 6-34 Splitting the RXU chain.................................................................................................................6-42
Figure 6-35 Combining the RXU chain.............................................................................................................6-42
Figure 6-36 Setting breakpoints.........................................................................................................................6-43
Figure 7-1 Set Site Maintenance Mode Alarm Filter window ............................................................................7-3
Figure 7-2 Crossed pair connection......................................................................................................................7-9
Figure 7-3 E1 link between the BTS and the BSC (1).........................................................................................7-9
Figure 7-4 E1 link between the BTS and the BSC (2).......................................................................................7-10
Figure 7-5 Physical loopback of E1/T1 on the BTS side...................................................................................7-11
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Tables
Table 2-1 Tools required for the BTS commissioning.........................................................................................2-2
Table 3-1 GBTS commissioning procedures........................................................................................................3-4
Table 3-2 Preparations for the GBTS commissioning based on E1 transmission................................................3-5
Table 3-3 Preparations for the GBTS commissioning based on IP transmission.................................................3-6
Table 3-4 Commissioning procedures that can be customized and principles for customizing the commissioning
...............................................................................................................................................................................3-9
Table 3-5 Technical specifications.....................................................................................................................3-20
Table 3-6 GBTS List tab page...........................................................................................................................3-22
Table 3-7 Monitor tab page...............................................................................................................................3-23
Table 3-8 Page of summary information in the GBTS commissioning report...................................................3-25
Table 3-9 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (1)..............................................................3-26
Table 3-10 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (2)............................................................3-27
Table 4-1 LMT-based commissioning procedure................................................................................................4-3
Table 5-1 Commissioning procedure (transmission unavailable)........................................................................5-4
Table 5-2 Normal states of the LEDs on the board and modules in the BBU....................................................5-14
Table 5-3 Normal states of the LEDs on the DRFU...........................................................................................5-14
Table 5-4 Normal state of the LEDs on the DRRU............................................................................................5-15
Table 5-5 Normal states of the LEDs on the GATM.........................................................................................5-15
Table 5-6 Normal states of the LEDs on the FAN unit......................................................................................5-16
Table 5-7 Normal states of the LEDs on the PMU.............................................................................................5-16
Table 5-8 Normal states of the LEDs on the PSU..............................................................................................5-16
Table 5-9 Normal state of the LEDs on the UTRP.............................................................................................5-17
Table 6-1 Status of the LED on the USB storage device and the status of the RUN LED on the GTMU...........6-6
Table 6-2 Configurable RF units on the BTS.....................................................................................................6-11
Table 6-3 Pin assignment for the wires of the 75-ohm E1 coaxial cable...........................................................6-36
Table 6-4 Pin assignment for the wires of the 120-ohm E1 twisted pair cable..................................................6-37
Table 7-1 Error symptoms and possible causes....................................................................................................7-4
Table 7-2 Error symptoms and possible causes....................................................................................................7-6
Table 7-3 Possible causes and handling suggestions for failed communication between the SMT and the BTS
...............................................................................................................................................................................7-7
Table 7-4 Meaning of the state of the LIU LEDs (UELP used)........................................................................7-11
Table 7-5 Meaning of the state of the LIU LEDs (UELP not used)..................................................................7-11
Table 7-6 Possible causes and handling suggestions for service dialing failure................................................7-13
Table 7-7 Description of the DIP switch SW2 on the GTMU...........................................................................7-13
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Table 8-1 Data sheet for BTS commissioning......................................................................................................8-1

Table 9-1 The Communication Port Used by GBTS............................................................................................9-1
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This chapter describes the changes in the issues of the GBTS Commissioning Guide.
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This is the third commercial release of V100R012.
Compared with issue 03 (2010-07-30), this issue does not add any topics.
Compared with issue 03 (2010-07-30), this issue incorporates the following changes:
Topic
Change Description
About This Document
Changed V300R012 to V100R012.
6.3.1 Obtaining the Site Management

Rights
Added the background information:
6.7 Checking the Transmission Between

the BBU and the BSC on the BTS Side
Added the description of wires and pins of the

E1 cable.
3.8.3 Performing the GBTS Fault

Diagnosis
Added the precautions for service

interruption in multi-mode scenarios:
detecting the VSWR will interrupt GBTS
services.
4.7.1 Performing VSWR Test
Added the precautions for service

interruption in multi-mode scenarios:
detecting the VSWR will interrupt GBTS
services.
6.1 Upgrading BTS Software and

Configuring BTS Transmission Data
Using a USB Storage Device
Optimized the description of software

upgrade and transmission data configuration
using a USB storage device.
After the transmission is available, the GBTS

must be maintained on the LMT and site
management rights cannot be obtained on the
SMT.
Compared with issue 03 (2010-07-30), this issue removes the following content:
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This is the second commercial release of V100R012.
Compared with issue 02 (2010-05-30), this issue adds the following topics:
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4.7.2 Uplink IOI Interference Test
Compared with issue 02 (2010-05-30), this issue does not incorporate any changes.
Compared with issue 02 (2010-05-30), this issue does not remove any topics.
02 (2010-05-30)
This is the first commercial release of V100R012.
Compared with issue 01 (2010-04-10), this issue does not add any topics.
Compared with issue 01 (2010-04-10), this issue incorporates the following changes:
Topic
Change Description
6.1 Upgrading BTS Software and

Configuring BTS Transmission Data
Using a USB Storage Device
Modified the path for storing the

preconfiguration file.
Compared with issue 01 (2010-04-10), this issue does not remove any topics.
01 (2010-04-10)
This is the draft of V100R012.
Compared with issue 05 (2010-03-15) of V300R009, this issue adds the following topics:
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Compared with issue 05 (2010-03-15) of V300R009, this issue incorporates the following
changes:
Topic
Change Description
All topics
Modified the document structure based on the

commissioning tools.
Compared with issue 05 (2010-03-15) of V300R009, this issue does not remove any topics.
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About This Chapter

The general requirements for the commissioning are the commissioning resources and
commissioning prerequisites.
2.1 Commissioning Resources
Before the commissioning, ensure that the required tools are available, obtain the information
about the BTS to be commissioned, and download the software for BTS boards.
2.2 Commissioning Prerequisites
Before commissioning, you must check the running status of the BTS and BSC.
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Before the commissioning, ensure that the required tools are available, obtain the information
about the BTS to be commissioned, and download the software for BTS boards.
Tool
Table 2-1 describes the tools required for the BTS commissioning.
Table 2-1 Tools required for the BTS commissioning
Tool
Qua
ntity
Description
PC
Optional. The PC is used for the commissioning on

the BTS side when the transmission devices are
unavailable between the BSC and BTS.
For details on how to install and use the SMT
software program, see the SMT User Guide.
Multimeter
Mandatory
Power meter
Optional. The power meter is used to measure the

output power of the RF unit.
Site Master
Optional. The Site Master is used to measure the

VSWR.
Test GSM MSs
Mandatory. The MSs are used for the BTS service

commissioning and antenna system commissioning.
The requirements for the test GSM MSs are as
follows:
l SIM cards are inserted in the test MSs.
l The MSs are registered on the HLR in the
network.
Ethernet cable
Optional. The Ethernet cable is used to connect the

SMT PC to the BBU when the transmission devices
are unavailable between the BTS and the BSC.
NOTE
If the SMT PC is installed with the windows 98 operating
system, the Ethernet cable must be a crossover cable.
Serial port cable
2-2
Optional. The serial port cable is used when you

query the IP address of the board on the BTS side.
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Qua
ntity
Description
Flat-head screwdriver
Optional. The flat-head screwdriver is used to

disconnect the Ethernet cable when the transmission
devices are unavailable between the BSC and the
BTS.
When disconnecting the Ethernet cable, use a flathead screwdriver to press the RJ45 connector and
then remove the RJ45 connector.
Light emitting diode (LED)
Optional. The LEDs are used to distinguish the TX

and RX ends of the E1 cable.
BTS Information
Before the commissioning, you are required to obtain the following information about the BTS:
l
Information about BTS networking and related configuration, including the BTS type,
transmission mode, networking mode, and cell configuration.
BTS data configured on the BSC
Board Software
When the transmission devices are unavailable, download the matching software for the boards
to the SMT PC before the commissioning.
The software for the boards in the BTS is as follows:
l
RXU software
GTMU software
UTRP software
2.2 Commissioning Prerequisites

Before commissioning, you must check the running status of the BTS and BSC.
Hardware Requirements
l
The cabinet is installed and the cables are connected.
The base station has passed the hardware installation check before it is powered on.
The base stations are properly powered on.

For details on the BTS3900, see Powering On the BTS3900.
For details on the BTS3900A, see Powering On the BTS3900A.
For details on the BTS3900L, see Powering On the BTS3900L.
For details on the DBS3900, see Powering On the BBU and Powering On the RRU.
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normally.
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The data of the base station is configured on the BSC side.

NOTE
A large number of unnecessary NE alarms may be reported during commissioning. You can mask these
alarms by setting the engineering status of the NE. For details, see 7.1 Engineering Alarms of the BTS.
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About This Chapter

This chapter describes how to commission a GBTS. The M2000 provides the GBTS
commissioning function. After making necessary preparations such as hardware installation,
you can use this function to enable the M2000 to commission a GBTS and verify GBTS services
automatically and remotely so that the GBTS can be used properly after the commissioning.
3.1 Process of GBTS Commissioning
This section describes the process of GBTS commissioning.
3.2 Preparing for GBTS Commissioning
This section describes the preparations for GBTS commissioning. To commission a GBTS, you
need to make these preparations first.
3.3 Creating a GBTS Commissioning Task
This section describes how to create a GBTS commissioning task. After you create a GBTS
commissioning task, the M2000 automatically commissions the GBTS. You can enable the
M2000 to automatically commission GBTSs in batches.
3.4 Starting a GBTS Commissioning Task
This section describes how to start a GBTS commissioning task and monitor the commissioning
process so that you can handle commissioning exceptions in time and ensure the commissioning
success.
3.5 Confirming the Completion of GBTS Commissioning
This section describes how to confirm the completion of GBTS commissioning. After the GBTS
service verification is complete, the commissioning task switches to Confirming completed
status, and you need to manually confirm the completion.
3.6 Obtaining a GBTS Commissioning Report
This section describes how to obtain a GBTS commissioning report. A GBTS commissioning
report records the task information about a commissioned GBTS and the information about the
commissioning process. When a commissioning task is still in progress or is complete, you can
obtain and analyze the commissioning report to learn the commissioning details, to view the
exceptions that occur during the commissioning, or to determine whether to complete the
commissioning.
3.7 Deleting a GBTS Commissioning Task
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This section describes how to delete a GBTS commissioning task. After a GBTS commissioning
task is complete, you need to delete it to save system resources. If a commissioning task is
deleted, the information about and the commissioning report of this task are deleted accordingly.
3.8 Handling Exceptions During GBTS Commissioning
This chapter describes how to handle exceptions during the GBTS commissioning.
3.9 Technical Specifications of GBTS Commissioning
This section describes the technical specifications of the GBTS commissioning, such as the
supported NEs and function specifications.
3.10 Reference to the GBTS Commissioning Interface
This section describes the interfaces and parameters for GBTS commissioning and facilitates
you to perform relevant operations for GBTS commissioning.
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3.1 Process of GBTS Commissioning

This section describes the process of GBTS commissioning.
Figure 3-1 provides a flowchart of GBTS commissioning. For the description of Figure 3-1,
see Table 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Flowchart of GBTS commissioning
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Table 3-1 GBTS commissioning procedures

Procedure
Description
Operation
Make the
preparations for
GBTS
commissioning.
You have made the preparations

for commissioning the GBTS,
such as the hardware installation,
hardware commissioning, and
data configuration of the GBTS,
GBSC, and M2000.
For details about relevant

operations, see 3.2 Preparing for
GBTS Commissioning.
Create a GBTS
commissioning
task.
You have imported the GBTS

deployment list and uploaded the
data configuration file and GBTS
software package to the M2000
server.

operations, see 3.3 Creating a
GBTS Commissioning Task.
Enable the M2000

to automatically
commission the
GBTS.
After the GBTS commissioning

task is created, the M2000 starts to
automatically commission the
GBTS.

operations, see 3.8 Handling
Exceptions During GBTS
Commissioning.
Intervene the
GBTS
commissioning.
If intervention is set on the GBTS

commissioning, the M2000 stops
commissioning the GBTS after
this procedure, and you need to
determine whether to proceed with
the next procedure for the
commissioning.

operations, see 3.8.1 Intervening
the GBTS Transmission.
Confirm the
completion of the
GBTS
commissioning.
After the GBTS service

verification is complete, the
commissioning task switches to
Confirming completed status,
and you need to manually confirm
the completion.

operations, see 3.5 Confirming
the Completion of GBTS
Commissioning.
Obtain the GBTS

commissioning
report.
You can obtain and view the

commissioning report for details
when the GBTS commissioning
task is in progress. You can also
obtain and archive the
commissioning report after the
GBTS commissioning task is
complete.

operations, see 3.6 Obtaining a
GBTS Commissioning Report.
3.2 Preparing for GBTS Commissioning

This section describes the preparations for GBTS commissioning. To commission a GBTS, you
need to make these preparations first.
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Multiple transmission bearing methods exist during the GBTS commissioning, and the
preparations for the GBTS commissioning based on E1 transmission and that based on IP
transmission vary. For details, see Table 3-2 and Table 3-3, respectively.
Table 3-2 Preparations for the GBTS commissioning based on E1 transmission
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Step
Operation
Description
Confirm that the

GBTS hardware
such as the
antenna and
cabinet is
installed.
Only confirmation is required. If no alarms related to the

hardware or configuration exist, you can infer that the
installation is complete.
Confirm that the

GBSC hardware is
installed and
commissioned.

installation and commissioning is complete.
Confirm that the

configuration data
of the GBTS to be
deployed is
delivered to the
GBSC managing
the GBTS, the
GBTS is activated.
Commissioning engineers need to run the MML

command, namely, ACT BTS, to activate the GBTS. For
details, see Configuring NEs by Running MML
Commands.
Confirm that the

M2000 is
commissioned, the
GBSC related to
the GBTS
commissioning is
connected to the
M2000, and the
GBSC
configuration is
synchronized.
Only confirmation is required. If the GBSC and GBTS are

already displayed in the M2000 topology view, you can
infer that the M2000 is commissioned, the GBSC related
to the GBTS commissioning is connected to the M2000,
and the GBSC configuration is synchronized.
Upload the GBTS

software of the
target version to
the M2000 and
deliver the
software to the
GBSC.
Commissioning engineers need to upload the software to

the M2000 and deliver the software to the GBSC. For
details, see Transferring Files from the Client to the Server
and Transferring Files from the Server to NEs.
Prepare the GBTS

deployment list.
Only GBTS deployment lists in .csv format can be

imported to the M2000. For details, see Exporting the
Deployment List and Configuration Files of GBTSs.
NOTE
If the GBTS NE commissioning in the topology is not required,
you need to synchronize the GBTS NE data using the manual
configuration data synchronization function. For details, see
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Table 3-3 Preparations for the GBTS commissioning based on IP transmission

Step
Operation
Description
Confirm that the

GBTS hardware
such as the
antenna and
cabinet is
installed.

installation is complete.
Confirm that the

GBSC hardware is
installed and
commissioned.

installation and commissioning is complete.
Confirm that the

configuration data
of the GBTS to be
deployed is
delivered to the
GBSC managing
the GBTS, the
GBTS is obtained
an IP address from
the GBSC, and the
GBTS is activated.
Commissioning engineers need to run the MML

command, namely, ACT BTS, to activate the GBTS. For
details, see Configuring NEs by Running MML
Commands.
Confirm that the

M2000 is
commissioned, the
GBSC related to
the GBTS
commissioning is
connected to the
M2000, and the
GBSC
configuration is
synchronized.
Only confirmation is required. If the GBSC and GBTS are

already displayed in the M2000 topology view, you can
infer that the M2000 is commissioned, the GBSC related
to the GBTS commissioning is connected to the M2000,
and the GBSC configuration is synchronized.
Upload the GBTS

software of the
target version to
the M2000 and
deliver the
software to the
GBSC.
Commissioning engineers need to upload the software to

the M2000 and deliver the software to the GBSC. For
details, see Transferring Files from the Client to the Server
and Transferring Files from the Server to NEs.
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If the GBTS NE commissioning in the topology is not required,
you need to synchronize the GBTS NE data using the manual
configuration data synchronization function. For details, see

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Step
Operation
Description
l Confirm that
the Dynamic
Host
Configuration
Protocol
(DHCP) server
is deployed on
the GBSC if
the DHCP is
adopted.
Only confirmation is required. If the SCU interface board

corresponding to the DHCP server is functioning properly,
you can infer that the DHCP server is deployed.
l Confirm that
relevant data is
configured on
the GBTS side
if the static IP
address is
adopted.
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Prepare the GBTS

deployment list.
Only GBTS deployment lists in .csv format can be

imported to the M2000. For details, see Exporting the
Deployment List and Configuration Files of GBTSs.
3.3 Creating a GBTS Commissioning Task

This section describes how to create a GBTS commissioning task. After you create a GBTS
commissioning task, the M2000 automatically commissions the GBTS. You can enable the
M2000 to automatically commission GBTSs in batches.
Prerequisite
l
The preparations for GBTS commissioning are made. For details. see 3.2 Preparing for
GBTS Commissioning.
The connection between the GBSC managing the GBTS to be commissioned and the
M2000 is normal.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Configuration > Auto Deployment > GBTS Auto Deployment from the main menu
of the M2000 client to open the GBTS Auto Deployment window.
For details about the GBTS Auto Deployment window, see 3.10.1 Interface Description:
GBTS Commissioning.
to import the GBTS deployment list. For details about the GBTS deployment list, see
Step 2 Click
Exporting the Deployment List and Configuration Files of GBTSs.
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TIP
If you do not export the GBTS deployment list through the CME, you can export the template of the GBTS
deployment list on the M2000 client and then enter the related data based on the planned data confirmed
with network planning engineers. To export the GBTS deployment list template, perform the following
operations:
1. Click
. The Save dialog box is displayed.
2. Specify the save path, enter the filename, and then click Save.
The exported template of GBTS deployment list is in .csv format. By default, the filename is
GBTS_Auto_Deployment_List_Template.csv. You can change the filename as required.
l If the import succeeds, a message is displayed on the Operation Information tab page,
informing you of the success. In addition, the M2000 creates a commissioning task for each
GBTS contained in the deployment list and displays the tasks on the GBTS List tab page.
l If the import fails, the GBTSs that fail to be imported and the failure causes are displayed on
the Operation Information tab page. For details about failure symptoms and solutions, see
7.2 What Should I Do When a Failure Message Is Displayed During the Import of the
GBTS Deployment List?.
Step 3 If the version of the imported GBTS software or patch is incorrect or the contact person
information is incorrect, double-click the corresponding information record on the GBTS List
tab page, and then type the correct information.
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Postrequisite
Start the GBTS commissioning task to enable the M2000 to automatically commission the
GBTS. For details, see 3.4 Starting a GBTS Commissioning Task.
3.4 Starting a GBTS Commissioning Task

This section describes how to start a GBTS commissioning task and monitor the commissioning
process so that you can handle commissioning exceptions in time and ensure the commissioning
success.
Prerequisite
A GBTS commissioning task is created.
Context
After a GBTS commissioning task is started, the M2000 starts to commission the GBTS
automatically. For details about the automatic commissioning performed by the M2000, see
Process of Automatic GBTS Commissioning Performed by the M2000.
User admin can view commissioning tasks created by any user, whereas other users can view
only the commissioning tasks created by themselves. For details about the commissioning tasks,
see 3.10.2 Parameters for a GBTS Commissioning Task.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Configuration > Auto Deployment > GBTS Auto Deployment to open the GBTS
Auto Deployment window.
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Step 2 On the GBTS List tab page, select one or multiple GBTS commissioning tasks that are not
started, and then click
to customize and start the automatic commissioning.
For details about the commissioning procedures that can be customized and the principles for
customizing the commissioning, see Table 3-4.
Table 3-4 Commissioning procedures that can be customized and principles for customizing
the commissioning
Commissioning
Procedure that Can Be
Customized
Description
Intervening transmission
If Intervening transmission is selected, you need to

manually intervene the transmission. You also need to
determine whether to continue the commissioning after a port
self-loop test is performed.
When the transmission type is TDM E1 and at least three E1
links exist, you are advised to select this procedure. When
the number of existing E1 links is less than 3, you are advised
not to select this procedure.
Upgrading software
If Upgrading software is selected, the M2000 automatically

performs the software upgrade during the commissioning.
Testing VSWR
If Testing VSWR is selected, the M2000 automatically

performs the GBTS standing wave ratio test during the
commissioning to check whether the antenna system of the
GBTS is normal.
CAUTION
Testing VSWR leads to the interruption of normal GBTS carrier
services. Therefore, you need to perform this operation when the
GBTS services are in idle status or are segregated.
It is recommended that you select this procedure.

Verifying service
If Verifying service, the M2000 automatically collects the

performance counters related to GBTS CS and PS services
according to the shortest measurement period currently
supported (that is, 15-minute period) to ensure that the CS
and PS services are normal.
It is recommended that you select this procedure.
Step 3 On the GBTS List tab page, view the commissioning progress.
You can choose either of the following methods to view the GBTS commissioning progress
quickly:
l Click the table heading field of the task list to sort the commissioning tasks.
l Click in the table heading field of the task list to set filtering conditions. If you have set
the filtering conditions, only the commissioning tasks that meet the conditions are displayed
in the commissioning task list. Otherwise, all commissioning tasks that you can view are
displayed in the list.
Step 4 Perform operations according to the commissioning status.
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Commissioning Status
Operation
(Exceptions occur during the GBTS

commissioning.)
View the exception description provided in

Description and handle the exception.
If a task already starts the automatic software
commissioning, the M2000 provides the
alarm monitoring and fault diagnosis
functions for you to handle the exception. For
details, see 3.8.2 Viewing the GBTS Alarm
Status.
(The commissioning consists of multiple

sub-procedures. The results of the subprocedures may be abnormal but do not
affect the commissioning.)
(You need to intervene the GBTS
commissioning.)
The commissioning is not affected. You can

view the exception description provided in
Description and handle the exception.
For details about how to intervene the GBTS

commissioning, see 3.8.1 Intervening the
GBTS Transmission.
For details about how to intervene the GBTS

(You need to confirm the completion of
commissioning, see 3.5 Confirming the
the GBTS commissioning.)
Completion of GBTS Commissioning.
(You need to start the GBTS
commissioning.)
Click
to customize the commissioning
process and start the commissioning. For
details, see Step 1 through Step 2.
(The GBTS commissioning is in

progress.)
The commissioning is normal, and thus no

operation is required.
(The GBTS commissioning is complete.) Obtain the commissioning report and delete
the commissioning task. For details, see 3.6
Obtaining a GBTS Commissioning
Report and 3.7 Deleting a GBTS
Commissioning Task.
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3.5 Confirming the Completion of GBTS Commissioning

This section describes how to confirm the completion of GBTS commissioning. After the GBTS
service verification is complete, the commissioning task switches to Confirming completed
status, and you need to manually confirm the completion.
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Context
If some alarms are still not cleared during the commissioning, it is recommended that you not
confirm the completion of the commissioning task so that you can view and handle these alarms
easily. After you confirm the completion, all GBTS alarms, which are generated during the
commissioning, cannot be viewed on the monitoring tab page on the basis of a single GBTS.
The alarms that are not cleared during the commissioning are reported again as common alarms.
Procedure
Step 2 In the commissioning task list, select the commissioning task to be confirmed.
Step 3 Click
on the toolbar to confirm the completion of the commissioning task.
After the commissioning is complete, the M2000 performs the following operations:
l Stop monitoring the alarms of the GBTS and the GBSC managing the GBTS.
l Stop subscribing to the performance counters of the GBTS for service verification.
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3.6 Obtaining a GBTS Commissioning Report

This section describes how to obtain a GBTS commissioning report. A GBTS commissioning
report records the task information about a commissioned GBTS and the information about the
commissioning process. When a commissioning task is still in progress or is complete, you can
obtain and analyze the commissioning report to learn the commissioning details, to view the
exceptions that occur during the commissioning, or to determine whether to complete the
commissioning.
Prerequisite
A commissioning task is in progress.
Context
You can select multiple commissioning tasks at a time to obtain their reports. In this case, the
M2000 combines and displays all information contained in these reports in one report. If you
manually deletes a commissioning task, the corresponding commissioning report is deleted
accordingly.
For details about the GBTS commissioning report, see 3.10.3 Parameters of the GBTS
Commissioning Report.
Procedure
Step 2 On the GBTS List tab page, select one or multiple commissioning tasks whose commissioning
. Alternatively, right-click the tasks, and then choose
reports are to be viewed, and then click
Export Report from the shortcut menu.
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You can customize the filename of the commissioning report. If you do not specify the filename,
the M2000 names the file in user name@report exporting time format by default. For example,
admin@2009_10_16_15_37_21.
Step 3 In the exported commissioning report folder, select index.html to view the commissioning
report.
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3.7 Deleting a GBTS Commissioning Task

This section describes how to delete a GBTS commissioning task. After a GBTS commissioning
task is complete, you need to delete it to save system resources. If a commissioning task is
deleted, the information about and the commissioning report of this task are deleted accordingly.
Prerequisite
Procedure
Step 2 On the GBTS List tab page, select one or multiple commissioning tasks, and then click
Alternatively, right-click the tasks, and then choose Delete from the shortcut menu.
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3.8 Handling Exceptions During GBTS Commissioning

This chapter describes how to handle exceptions during the GBTS commissioning.
3.8.1 Intervening the GBTS Transmission
This section describes how to intervene the GBTS transmission. By intervening the GBTS
transmission, you can query the real-time status of the E1/T1 port to ensure that the GBTS
transmission is normal and that you can proceed with the GBTS deployment.
3.8.2 Viewing the GBTS Alarm Status
This section describes how to view the GBTS alarm status. After the automatic software
commissioning starts, you can use the M2000 to monitor the alarms of the GBTS and the relevant
alarms of the GBSC managing the GBTS in real time. If exceptions occur during the
commissioning, you can view the alarm information to locate and handle the exceptions in time.
3.8.3 Performing the GBTS Fault Diagnosis
This section describes how to perform the GBTS fault diagnosis. When exceptions occur during
GBTS commissioning, you can use the automatic fault diagnosis function provided by the
M2000 to check whether the GBTS that is being commissioned is faulty. E1T1s and antennas
support the automatic fault diagnosis function.
3.8.4 Viewing the GBTS Service Verification Results
This section describes how to view the GBTS service verification results. After the automatic
service verification starts, the M2000 automatically collects the performance data related to
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GBTS CS and PS services and checks whether the GBTS services are normal. If the service
verification persists, it is recommended that you view the service verification results to learn the
actual performance data. This ensures the commissioning success.
3.8.5 Restarting a GBTS Commissioning Task
This section describes how restart a GBTS commissioning task that is still in progress according
to the actual requirement. A GBTS commissioning task in progress indicates that it is not in
Waiting or Completed status. If you restart a commissioning task, all commissioning operations
that are already performed are cleared, and the commissioning restarts from the OML detection.
3.8.1 Intervening the GBTS Transmission

This section describes how to intervene the GBTS transmission. By intervening the GBTS
transmission, you can query the real-time status of the E1/T1 port to ensure that the GBTS
transmission is normal and that you can proceed with the GBTS deployment.
Context
If you have set intervention on the commissioning task when starting the deployment, the task
switches to intervention status after the OML detection regardless of whether the OML is normal
or abnormal, and the function of querying the E1/T1 port status is provided.
Procedure
Step 1 When starting the deployment task, choose Intervening transmission, as shown in Figure
3-2.
Figure 3-2 Dialog box for selecting Intervening transmission
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Step 2 After the automatic deployment approaches the step where intervention is set, the status of the
GBTS is displayed as
. In this case, you can right-click the task, and then choose Intervening
transmission or click
on the toolbar to open the dialog box for intervening transmission.
1.
Figure 3-3 shows the dialog box for intervening transmission.
Figure 3-3 Dialog box for intervening transmission
2.
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Figure 3-4 Dialog box for querying the E1/T1 port status
NOTE
l You must type the subrack number, slot number, and port number. By default, they are set to 0.
l Querying the E1/T1 port status does not affect the transmission.
3.
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Figure 3-5 Dialog box for confirmation
l Select Continue. The deployment proceeds with the version management and
subsequent procedures.
l Select Stop to stop the deployment. Status stays in the intervention step, and Current
Phase stays in the OML detection step. The description information shows that you
have stopped the deployment.
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3.8.2 Viewing the GBTS Alarm Status

This section describes how to view the GBTS alarm status. After the automatic software
commissioning starts, you can use the M2000 to monitor the alarms of the GBTS and the relevant
alarms of the GBSC managing the GBTS in real time. If exceptions occur during the
commissioning, you can view the alarm information to locate and handle the exceptions in time.
Prerequisite
The automatic software commissioning already starts, and you have not confirmed the
completion of the GBTS commissioning yet.
Context
The M2000 displays all alarms reported during the GBTS commissioning in real time according
to object types. The objects consist of E1T1s, IP addresses, software, boards, antennas, cell
services, and other objects that cannot be categorized.
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You can select multiple commissioning tasks at a time to view the alarm status. The M2000
displays all the alarms of one task in one monitoring window. One M2000 client supports a
maximum of 10 open window at a time, including all subwindows of the GBTS Auto
Deployment window. For example, the alarm monitoring window and service verification
window.
Procedure
.
Alternatively, right-click the tasks, and then choose Open Monitor Window from the shortcut
menu.
Step 3 In the displayed alarm monitoring window, select the object type in the left area and view the
alarms of the object in the right area.
For details about the alarm monitoring window, see 3.10.1 Interface Description: GBTS
Commissioning.
Step 4 If the cause of a E1T1, a board, or an antenna alarm cannot be located according to the alarm
information, you can perform the fault diagnosis. For details about how to perform the fault
diagnosis, see 3.8.3 Performing the GBTS Fault Diagnosis.
Step 5 Perform the following steps to handle an alarm:
1.
Double-click the alarm to be handled, and then click the link in Reason And Advice in the
displayed dialog box that shows the alarm details.
2.
Handle the fault according to the alarm reference.
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3.8.3 Performing the GBTS Fault Diagnosis

This section describes how to perform the GBTS fault diagnosis. When exceptions occur during
GBTS commissioning, you can use the automatic fault diagnosis function provided by the
M2000 to check whether the GBTS that is being commissioned is faulty. E1T1s and antennas
support the automatic fault diagnosis function.
Prerequisite
The automatic software commissioning already starts, and you have not confirmed the
completion of the GBTS commissioning yet.
Context
The fault diagnosis operations supported by different objects vary.
l
E1T1s: E1 port fault diagnosis on the GBSC side and E1 loopback fault diagnosis on the
GBSC peer side
Antennas: Antenna fault diagnosis including the standing wave ratio test
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CAUTION
l E1T1 fault diagnosis leads to the interruption of all services on the port; antenna fault
diagnosis leads to the interruption of all carrier services of the GBTS. Therefore, you need
to perform the fault diagnosis when the GBTS services are in idle state or are segregated.
l When a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) test is started on a TRX module that works
in co-module mode in a multi-mode base station, or a VSWR test is started on TRX modules
that work in different modes but share the same antenna system, services of both modes of
the base station are disrupted.
After one fault diagnosis operation is performed, the M2000 creates a fault diagnosis task and
displays the diagnosis progress. After the fault diagnosis is complete, you can obtain the fault
diagnosis report.
If you delete a fault diagnosis task, the corresponding diagnosis report is deleted accordingly.
If you restart the M2000 server, all fault diagnosis tasks and reports are deleted.
Procedure
.
Alternatively, right-click the tasks, and then choose Open Monitor Window from the shortcut
menu.
Step 3 Perform the fault diagnosis.
1.
In the Monitor window, select one object or select one alarm of a certain object from the
alarm list in the right pane.
2.
Right-click the object or alarm, and then choose Diagnose... from the shortcut menu to set
diagnosis parameters.
After the diagnosis parameters are set, a diagnosis task is added to the diagnosis task list.
The diagnosis task list is located in the lower part of the Monitor window.
3.
Right-click a fault diagnosis task in the diagnosis task list, and then choose Diagnosis
Report... from the shortcut menu to view the diagnosis results.
Step 4 Perform the following steps to handle an alarm:

1.
Double-click the alarm to be handled, and then click the link in Reason And Advice in the
displayed dialog box that shows the alarm details.
2.
Handle the fault according to the alarm reference.
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3.8.4 Viewing the GBTS Service Verification Results

This section describes how to view the GBTS service verification results. After the automatic
service verification starts, the M2000 automatically collects the performance data related to
GBTS CS and PS services and checks whether the GBTS services are normal. If the service
verification persists, it is recommended that you view the service verification results to learn the
actual performance data. This ensures the commissioning success.
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Prerequisite
The automatic service verification already starts, and you have not confirmed the completion of
the GBTS commissioning yet.
Context
During the service verification, the performance measurement period is the shortest
measurement period supported by the GBTS. By default, the shortest measurement period is 15
minutes. The involved performance counters are as follows:
l
CS services: SDCCH Verification and TCH Verification
PS services: Uplink GPRS Verification and Downlink GPRS Verification
If every performance counter related to the CS and PS services is once displayed as a value that
is not 0, the M2000 considers the service verification a success, and the commissioning task
automatically switches to Confirming completed. Otherwise, the service verification persists.
NOTE
The performance data collected for service verification is saved on theM2000 for 14 days. After 14 days,
the M2000 automatically deletes the data to release system resources.
Procedure
.
Alternatively, right-click the tasks, and then choose Open Service Verification Window from
the shortcut menu.
For details about the service verification window, see 3.10.1 Interface Description: GBTS
Commissioning.
Step 3 View the service verification results and perform corresponding operations.
The accumulation values of the counters, which are collected in the time range between the start
of the service verification and the restart of the commissioning or the confirmation of the
commissioning completion, are displayed in the service verification window.
l If is displayed in each counter value, you can infer that the GBTS service verification
succeeds. In this case, you can check and confirm the completion of the commissioning. For
details, see 3.5 Confirming the Completion of GBTS Commissioning.
l If is displayed in the value of a certain counter, you can infer that the services related to
this counter are running abnormally. In this case, you need to rectify the fault. If the system
output indicates that the PS services are abnormal but no PS services exist actually, you can
confirm the completion of the commissioning.
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3.8.5 Restarting a GBTS Commissioning Task

This section describes how restart a GBTS commissioning task that is still in progress according
to the actual requirement. A GBTS commissioning task in progress indicates that it is not in
Waiting or Completed status. If you restart a commissioning task, all commissioning operations
that are already performed are cleared, and the commissioning restarts from the OML detection.
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Procedure
Alternatively, right-click the tasks, and then choose Restart from the shortcut menu.
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3.9 Technical Specifications of GBTS Commissioning

This section describes the technical specifications of the GBTS commissioning, such as the
supported NEs and function specifications.
Table 3-5 describes the technical specifications of the GBTS commissioning.
Table 3-5 Technical specifications
Specification
Description
Supported NEs
BTS3000V100R009C00 and later versions.
Supported maintenance
modes
l Deployment
l Reparenting
l Expansion
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Maximum number of
windows that are
concurrently opened
A maximum of 10 monitoring windows and 10 service

verification windows, including the GBTS windows, NodeB
windows, and MBTS windows, can be concurrently opened on
one M2000 client.
Maximum number of
commissioning tasks that
are concurrently started
A maximum of 500 commissioning tasks can be started

concurrently in one M2000 system. That is, a maximum of 500
NEs can be commissioned concurrently by one M2000. The NEs
include all NEs that are started through the M2000, including
GBTSs, NodeBs, and MBTSs (Note that one MBTS is referred
to as two NEs).
Maximum number of
commissioning tasks that
are running
simultaneously
A maximum of 200 commissioning tasks can be running

simultaneously in one M2000 system. That is, a maximum of
200 NEs can be commissioned simultaneously by one
M2000.The NEs include all NEs that are started through the
M2000, including GBTSs, NodeBs, and MBTSs (Note that one
MBTS is referred to as two NEs).
Storage duration of
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3.10 Reference to the GBTS Commissioning Interface

This section describes the interfaces and parameters for GBTS commissioning and facilitates
you to perform relevant operations for GBTS commissioning.
3.10.1 Interface Description: GBTS Commissioning
This section describes the layout of the GBTS Auto Deployment window for commissioning
GBTSs and provides the information about each element displayed in the window.
3.10.2 Parameters for a GBTS Commissioning Task
This section describes the parameters for a GBTS commissioning task that are displayed on the
GBTS List tab page of the GBTS Auto Deployment window. You can refer to this part when
viewing the GBTS commissioning progress.
3.10.3 Parameters of the GBTS Commissioning Report
This section describes the parameters displayed in the GBTS commissioning report and the
format of the GBTS commissioning report.
3.10.4 Parameters of the Performance Counters for GBTS Service Verification
This section describes the parameters of the performance counters that are monitored in the
service verification procedure during GBTS commissioning.
3.10.1 Interface Description: GBTS Commissioning

This section describes the layout of the GBTS Auto Deployment window for commissioning
GBTSs and provides the information about each element displayed in the window.
This section mainly describes the following tab pages in the GBTS Auto Deployment window:
l
GBTS List tab page
Monitor tab page
Service Verification tab page
GBTS List Tab Page

Figure 3-6 shows the GBTS List tab page that provides the operation access for commissioning
GBTSs. For details, see Table 3-6. You can choose Configuration > Auto Deployment >
GBTS Auto Deployment to open this tab page.
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Figure 3-6 GBTS List tab page
Table 3-6 GBTS List tab page

No.
Description
Toolbar, providing the operation access for commissioning GBTSs. You can
locate the cursor on each icon on the toolbar to learn the meaning of this icon
according to the displayed message.
Commissioning task list, displaying all commissioning tasks that you create
and the commissioning progress of each task. You can right-click a task, and
then choose the corresponding item from the shortcut menu to perform a
certain operation.
Status bar of commissioning tasks, displaying the total number of

commissioning tasks and number of commissioning tasks in each status.
Operation results, that is, the results of the operations that you perform in the
GBTS Auto Deployment window.
Monitor Tab Page

Figure 3-7 shows the Monitor tab page. The Monitor tab page displays all alarms of a certain
GBTS and all relevant alarm of the GBSC managing the GBTS, which are generated during the
commissioning. If the fault cause cannot be located according to the alarm information, you can
select one object or alarm to perform the fault diagnosis. For details about Figure 3-7, see Table
3-7.
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You can select a commissioning task on the GBTS List tab page, and then click
.
Alternatively, right-click the task, and then choose Open Monitor Window from the shortcut
menu to open this tab page.
Figure 3-7 Monitor tab page
Table 3-7 Monitor tab page

No.
Description
Object type. After selecting an object type, you can view the alarms of all the
objects of this type in the alarm list located in the right pane.
Alarm list. After an object type is selected, the alarms of all the objects of this
type are displayed in the alarm list. You can right-click an alarm in the alarm list,
and choose corresponding items from the shortcut menu to perform required
operations easily.
Fault diagnosis task list. You can right-click an object type or alarm, and then
choose Diagnose... from the shortcut menu to perform the fault diagnosis. The
M2000 creates a fault diagnosis task and displays the diagnosis progress. After
the fault diagnosis is complete, you can obtain the fault diagnosis report to view
fault location information.
NOTE
E1T1s and antennas support the fault diagnosis.
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Service Verification Tab Page

Figure 3-8 shows the Service Verification tab page. The Service Verification tab page displays
the accumulation values of the performance counters related to GBTS CS and PS services. It
also displays information, indicating that the accumulation values are normal or abnormal. You
can select a commissioning task on the GBTS List tab page, and then click
. Alternatively,
right-click the task, and then choose Open Service Verification Window from the shortcut
menu to open this tab page.
Figure 3-8 Service Verification tab page
3.10.2 Parameters for a GBTS Commissioning Task

This section describes the parameters for a GBTS commissioning task that are displayed on the
GBTS List tab page of the GBTS Auto Deployment window. You can refer to this part when
viewing the GBTS commissioning progress.
Parameter Description
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Parameter
Description
Status
Current status of a commissioning task. For the meaning of each

commissioning task status, see the description of the task status bar
on the GBTS List tab page.
BSC Name
Name of a GBSC.
BTS Name
Name of a GBTS.
BTS Type
Type of a GBTS.
Current Phase
Current commissioning procedure that a commissioning task is in.
Description
Details of the current commissioning procedure that a commissioning

task is in.
BTS Software
Version
Version of the target GBTS software.
BTS Hot Patch

Version
Version of the target hot patch.
User Name
Name of the user who creates a commissioning task.
Contact
Contact person of the GBTS to be commissioned and his or her

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3.10.3 Parameters of the GBTS Commissioning Report

This section describes the parameters displayed in the GBTS commissioning report and the
format of the GBTS commissioning report.
If you select multiple commissioning tasks at a time to obtain related reports, the M2000
combines and displays all information contained in these reports in one report so that you can
view the information easily. The commissioning report is in .html format and contains the
summary information about commissioning tasks and the details of the commissioning process
of each GBTS. Figure 3-9 shows the page of summary information. Figure 3-10 and Figure
3-11 show the pages of details. For details about these pages, see Table 3-8, Table 3-9, and
Table 3-10, respectively.
Figure 3-9 Summary information in the GBTS commissioning report
Table 3-8 Page of summary information in the GBTS commissioning report
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Description
This area lists all the GBTSs involved in the current commissioning report. You can
click a GBTS name to navigate to the pages of details of this GBTS. For the examples
of the pages of details, see Figure 3-10 and Figure 3-11.
GBTS list. This list displays the basic information about each GBTS and the current
status, start time, and end time of each GBTS commissioning task. You can click a
GBTS name to navigate to the pages of details of this GBTS. For the examples of
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Description
Filtering conditions of the GBTS list. If the information about multiple GBTSs is
contained in the commissioning report, you can type the name of a GBTS or the
name of the GBSC managing the GBTS to locate the GBTS that you want to query.
In addition, you can select a commissioning task status to filter the commissioning
tasks that are in this status.
Summary information about commissioning tasks. This area displays the total
number of commissioning tasks contained in the commissioning report and number
of commissioning tasks in each procedure.
This area displays the generation time of the report and the names of the users who
obtain this report.
Figure 3-10 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (1)
Table 3-9 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (1)

No.
Description
This area displays the basic information about a commissioned GBTS.
This area displays the details of a commissioned GBTS.
If the service verification starts and you have manually triggered the automatic fault diagnosis,
the information shown in Figure 3-11 is also displayed in this area.
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Figure 3-11 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (2)
Table 3-10 Page of details of a GBTS in the commissioning report (2)

No.
Description
Service verification results of a commissioned GBTS.
Automatic fault diagnosis results of a commissioned GBTS.
3.10.4 Parameters of the Performance Counters for GBTS Service

Verification
This section describes the parameters of the performance counters that are monitored in the
service verification procedure during GBTS commissioning.
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Description
SDCCH Verification
If the value is not 0, you can infer that the

counter meets the requirement.
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Parameter
Description
Uplink GPRS Verification

Downlink GPRS Verification

NOTE
l If the values of SDCCH Verification and TCH Verification are not 0, you can infer that the
corresponding CS service verification succeeds.
l If the values of Uplink GPRS Verification and Downlink GPRS Verification are not 0, you can infer
that the corresponding PS service verification succeeds.
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About This Chapter

This chapter describes how to commission the BTS through the LMT on the BSC side when the
transmission cable between the BSC and the BTS is properly connected.
4.1 Commissioning Procedure
This section describes the LMT-based commissioning procedure of the BTS when the
transmission link between the BTS and the BSC is available.
4.2 Logging In To the LMT
This describes how to log in to the LMT through the Internet Explorer (IE).
4.3 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.
4.4 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.
4.5 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the LMT
This section describes how to check the alarm information of the BTS on the BSC6900 Local
Maintenance Terminal. If an alarm is generated, you need to clear the alarm according to the
handling suggestions in the BSS help system.
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.
4.7 Checking the antenna system
The LMT-based antenna system test consists of the uplink IOI interference test and the VSWR
test.
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This section describes the LMT-based commissioning procedure of the BTS when the
transmission link between the BTS and the BSC is available.
Context
l
To resolve the common problems that occur during commissioning, see 7 FAQs for BTS
Commissioning.
In this document, RXUs are classified into four types: DRFUs, GRFUs, DRRUs, and
GRRUs.
LMT-based commissioning procedure when the transmission link is available
Procedure
When the transmission link is available, the transmission cables between the BSC and the
BTS are properly connected before commissioning. Generally, the commissioning is
performed on the BSC6900 LMT. If the commissioning cannot be performed on the LMT
independently, contact engineers on the BTS side to join the commissioning task.
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Figure 4-1 LMT-based commissioning procedure
Run
Remote
operation
Run the BSC LMT
Check the Transmission and Networking
Check the software version

and the data configuration
Check the alarm information of the BTS
Cooperation of
Commission the BTS services
local and
remote operation
Check the BTS environment alarms
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Table 4-1 LMT-based commissioning procedure

No.
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on the
LMT
Log in to the LMT. For details, see 4.2 Logging In To

the LMT.

Mandat
ory/
Optiona
l
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Operation
Mandat
ory/
Optiona
l
Check the transmission and networking to ensure that

the transmission between the BBU and BSC, BBU and
RXU, cascaded BBUs, and cascaded RXUs is normal.
For details, see 4.3 Checking the Transmission and
Networking.
Mandato
ry
Check the software version and configuration data.

For details, see 4.4 Checking Software Version and
Data Configuration.
Mandato
ry
Check for the BTS alarms. For details, see Checking

the Alarm Information of the BTS on the LMT.
Mandato
ry
Local
operation
Commission 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 6.2
Commissioning the Antenna System.
Optional
Operation
on the
LMT
Perform the channel loopback test on the LMT to

ensure the normal operation of the signaling channel
and service channel. For details, see 6.5 Performing
the Loopback Test.
Optional
Local and
remote
cooperativ
e
operation
Commission CS services and PS services. For details,

see 6.4 Commissioning the BTS Services.
Mandato
ry
Check for the environment monitoring alarms. For

details, see Checking the Environment Monitoring
Alarms on the LMT.
Mandato
ry
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4.2 Logging In To the LMT

This describes how to log in to the LMT through the Internet Explorer (IE).
Context
The Web server connects the LMT and the OMU to ensure the normal communications between
the LMT and the OMU. The Web server is deployed on the OMU. Thus, ensure that the OMU
operates normally. If the JAVA Platform Standard Edition Runtime Environment (JRE) plugin is not installed on the LMT PC, the system prompts you to install the JRE software. Then,
follow the prompts to install the JRE plug-in.
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CAUTION
Do not modify the system time when the LMT application is running. Otherwise, critical errors
may occur in the system. If you have to modify the server time, stop the LMT application first.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Start > All Programs > Internet Explorer. Type the external virtual IP address of the
OMU of the specific BSC6900, and then press Enter. The login dialog box of the BSC6900
LMT is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 Login dialog box of the LMT
Step 2 Enter Name, Password, and Verify Code, then click Login. The main interface of the BSC6900
LMT is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-3.
NOTE
The default user name for the first login is admin, and the password is 11111111.
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Figure 4-3 Main interface of the BSC6900 LMT
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4.3 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.
4.3.1 Checking the Transmission Between the RF Unit and the BBU and the Transmission
Between the BBU and the BSC on the LMT
This section describes how to check the transmission between the BBU and the BSC and the
transmission between the BBU and the RF unit.
4.3.2 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded BTSs
This section describes how to check the transmission between cascaded BTSs on site. The
following description is based on the level 2 cascaded BTSs.
4.3.3 Checking the Transmission Between BTSs in the Ring Topology
This section describes how to check the transmission between BTSs in the ring topology. The
following description is based on level 3 cascaded BTSs in the ring topology.
4.3.1 Checking the Transmission Between the RF Unit and the BBU
and the Transmission Between the BBU and the BSC on the LMT
This section describes how to check the transmission between the BBU and the BSC and the
transmission between the BBU and the RF unit.
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Procedure
Step 1 Query the logical link number.
1.
Query the OML logical link number. Run the LST BTS command in the Command
Input text box. After the command is successfully executed, check OML Logic No. on
the Common Maintenance tab page.
2.
Query the RSL logical link number. Run the LST GTRX command in the Command
Input text box. After the command is successfully executed, check RSL Logic No. on the
Common Maintenance tab page.
Step 2 Enter DSP LAPDLNK in the Command Input text box and then click Assist. Select
ALLTYPE (All Type) in the displayed Query type list box, and then specify the link number
in the Link No. box.
Step 3 Click Exec. The query result is displayed in the Common Maintenance window. The status of
the OML is shown in Figure 4-4 and the status of the RSL is shown in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-4 Querying the OML status
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Figure 4-5 Querying the RSL status
Step 4 If UsageStatus = Normal is displayed in the query result, the link is normal. Otherwise, the link
is faulty.
If ...
Then ...
The link is normal End the checking task.

The link is faulty
Check for the related alarm, for example, the OML fault alarm (alarm
ID: 21807). Clear the fault according to the alarm online help.
The possible causes of a faulty link are as follows:
l The BTS needs to be reset after the data configuration is complete.
The duration of a BTS reset costs about five minutes, during which
the OML becomes faulty.
l The BTS does not work properly.
l The transmission cables between the BBU and the RF unit or BSC
are damaged, or the connected ports are faulty.
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4.3.2 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded BTSs

This section describes how to check the transmission between cascaded BTSs on site. The
following description is based on the level 2 cascaded BTSs.
Prerequisite
l
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The BTS is in TDM or HDLC transmission mode.
Context
Figure 4-6 shows the cascaded BTSs in the Device Maintenance tab page.
Figure 4-6 Cascaded BTSs on the LMT
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether cascaded BTSs are configured on the LMT.
If ...
Then ...
Cascaded BTSs are configured
Go to step Step 2.
Cascaded BTSs are not configured Configure the cascaded BTSs by referring to the
BSC6900 GSM Initial Configuration Guide.
Step 2 Check the OML and RSL links of the cascaded BTSs by referring to 4.3.1 Checking the
Transmission Between the RF Unit and the BBU and the Transmission Between the BBU
and the BSC on the LMT.
Step 3 Check the status of the LIU LEDs of the E1 ports on the higher-level and lower-level BBUs on
the BTS side.
l
If the links are normal, the LIU LEDs of the E1 port that connects the level-1 and level-2
BTSs and the LIU LED on the level-2 BTS become off.
If the link is still abnormal, contact Huawei for technical support.
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4.3.3 Checking the Transmission Between BTSs in the Ring

Topology
This section describes how to check the transmission between BTSs in the ring topology. The
following description is based on level 3 cascaded BTSs in the ring topology.
Prerequisite
The physical connection between BTSs in the ring topology is complete.
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Context
l
Figure 4-7 shows the connection between BTSs in the ring topology. A, B, C, and D
indicate the positions where the link may be broken during the transmission in the ring
topology.
Figure 4-7 Connection between BTSs in the ring topology
In this document, assume that the forward port is port 0 and reverse port is port 1.
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the BTSs in the ring topology are configured on the LMT.
If ...
Then ...
The BTSs in the ring topology are

configured
Go to Step 2.
The BTSs in the ring topology are not

configured
Configure the BTSs in the ring topology. For

details, see the BSC6900 GSM Initial
Configuration Guide.
Step 2 Verify the switchover of the forward port and the reverse port on the LMT. Enter SWP
BTSRING in the Command Input box and click Assist. Then, set the related parameters, and
click Exec.
Step 3 Disconnect the BTSs in ring topology manually, and check the automatic switchover of BTSs
in the ring topology. When the physical connection between BTSs in the ring topology is
disconnected, the lower-level BTS at the disconnected point works in the reverse ring, and the
upper-level BTS works in the forward ring.
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On the BTS side, disconnect the transmission cable between level 1 BTS and level 2 BTS.
The level 2 BTS is reset automatically.
2.
After level 2 BTS is reset, enter DSP BTSRINGPARA in the Command Input box to
query the information about the ring topology. The working port of level 2 BTS is changed
from port 0 to port 1, which indicates that the automatic ring switchover of the lower-level
BTS is complete.
3.
Reconnect the transmission cables.
4.
Run the SWP BTSRING command to switch the BTS from the anticlockwise ring to the
clockwise ring.
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l When the SWP BTSRING command is executed to switch a ring topology, the services of
the BTS to be switched are disrupted.
l In normal situations, the cascaded BTSs will be automatically switched over to the forward
ring after Step 3 is performed. If the BTSs fail to be switched over to the forward ring
automatically, check the connections of the transmission cables, for example, the connections
of the TX and RX ends of the E1 cable.
Step 4 If a switchover is normally performed after steps Step 2 and Step 3, the transmission is normal.
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4.4 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.
4.4.1 Checking the Board Configuration and Status on the LMT
This section describes how to check the configuration and status of the BTS boards.
4.4.2 Checking the Active Software Version on the LMT
This describes how to check the current software version of the boards and modules of the BTS.
4.4.3 Checking the Consistency Between Hardware Installation and Data Configuration
This section describes how to check the consistency between hardware configuration and data
configuration by querying the board configuration and board status on the LMT.
4.4.1 Checking the Board Configuration and Status on the LMT

This section describes how to check the configuration and status of the BTS boards.
Procedure
Step 1 In the device navigation tree on the left of the Device Maintenance tab page, choose the BTS
and verify that the boards on the BTS Device Panel tag page are green, as shown in Figure
4-8.
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Figure 4-8 BTS Device Panel tab page
Step 2 Check the status of boards: Check the status of different boards according to the color legend
on the right of the BTS Device Panel tab page.
Step 3 Check the detailed parameters of the boards as follows: Right-click GTMU and choose Query
Board Information from the short-cut menu. The Query Board Information dialog box is
displayed, as shown in Figure 4-9. If the BTS is configured with the UTRP, you can right-click
UTRP and click Running Parameter in the Query Board Information dialog box to query
the parameters such as Board Temp, E1/T1 Capbility, and Impedance Capbility.
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Figure 4-9 Query Board Information dialog box
Step 4 On the Board Information tab page of the Query Board Information dialog box, check
whether Board state is Normal. If the state is Faulty, proceed with step Step 5 to check for the
alarms.
Step 5 Check for the related alarms by referring to Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the
LMT and clear the alarms according to the suggestions in the BSC6900 GSM Alarm
Reference.
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4.4.2 Checking the Active Software Version on the LMT

This describes how to check the current software version of the boards and modules of the BTS.
Procedure
Step 1 In the BSC6900 window, type DSP BTSVER in the Command Input box and click Assist.
Then, specify the target site, as shown in Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10 Querying the active software version of the board (1)
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Step 2 Click Exec, and the result is displayed in the Common Maintenance tab page, as shown in
Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11 Querying the active software version of the board (2)
Step 3 If the software version is correct, end this task. If the software version is incorrect, update the
software version through the loading and activation function of the LMT. For details, see the
BSC6900 GSM LMT User Guide.
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4.4.3 Checking the Consistency Between Hardware Installation and

Data Configuration
This section describes how to check the consistency between hardware configuration and data
configuration by querying the board configuration and board status on the LMT.
Context
l
CPRI connections: The ports SFP0 to SFP5 in the RXU Topology Structure area on the
LMT correspond to CPRI0 to CPRI5 on the panel of the BBU.
Slots of RXUs:
On the LMT, RFUs are configured in subrack 4. The slot numbers of RFUs start from
slot 0, on the basis of the configuration sequence of RF units. During the RFU
installation, the slots of RFUs are determined based on the actual requirements.
The subracks where the RRUs are configured are virtual subracks. The subracks are
subracks 60 to 254. During the RRU installation, the slots of RRUs are determined based
on the actual requirements.
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and the monitoring boards that are connected to RS485 ports, see the following method,
which takes the FMU as an example.
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Log in to the Web LMT. On the MML interface, enter SET BTSAPMUBP in the
Command Input text box and then click Assist. Select YES from the Board
Parameter Configuration Enabled list box, and other options are displayed, as shown
in Figure 4-12. In the displayed Connect Port No. box, enter 0 or 1. The value 0
indicates that the board is connected to the MON0 port, and the value 1 indicates that
the board is connected to the MON1 port.
Figure 4-12 Specifying the Connect Port No. parameter
Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the Web LMT. Click Device Maintenance. In the displayed Device Navigation
Tree, click BSC to unfold the navigation tree, select the BTS to be queried, and then check the
board configuration of the BTS.
Step 2 Check the running status of each board. When a board is operational, it is displayed in
as shown in Figure 4-13. When a board is faulty, it is displayed in
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Step 3 Check the detailed board information as follows: Right-click the board to be queried, and then
choose Query Board Information from the shortcut menu. The Query Board Information
dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Click the Basic Information tab and check whether Board state is Normal, as shown in Figure
4-14.
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If it is Active Normal, the hardware installation and data configuration of the boards are
consistent.
If it is Failure, check for the related alarms. For details about how to handle the alarms,
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Figure 4-14 Query Board Information dialog box
If ...
Then ...
The number of installed BBUs is different from

the number of BBUs in data configuration
The system reports the E1/T1 Loss of

Signal alarm.
The number of installed RXUs is larger than the The RRU Cascading Levels and
number of RXUs in data configuration
Configuration Mismatch alarm is
reported.
The number of installed RXUs is smaller than the The RF Unit Maintenance Link Failure
number of RXUs in data configuration
alarm is reported.
A board other than the BBU or RXU is configured The Board Not In Position alarm is
on the LMT but not actually installed
reported.
A board other than the BBU or RXU is installed No alarm is reported. You can run the DSP
but not configured on the LMT
BTSBRD command to query the inposition status of the board. If the board is
in position but not configured on the LMT,
you need to remove the board or check the
data configuration on the LMT.
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Step 5 When all configured boards are green on the LMT, and there is no alarm related to hardware
installation or data configuration, it indicates that hardware installation is consistent with data
configuration.
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4.5 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the LMT

This section describes how to check the alarm information of the BTS on the BSC6900 Local
Maintenance Terminal. If an alarm is generated, you need to clear the alarm according to the
handling suggestions in the BSS help system.
Procedure
Step 1 Enter LST ALMAF in the Command Input box. Check whether active alarms are generated
in the command execution result.
If ...
Then ...
No alarm is generated
End the checking task.
An alarm is generated
Go to Step 2 to query the specific alarms on the Alarm tab page.

Then, clear the alarms according to the handling suggestions.
Step 2 Check for all alarms of the BTS on the Alarm tab page.
1.
Click the Alarm tab on the BSC6900 Local Maintenance Terminal. The Alarm tab page
is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15 Alarm tab page
2.
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Click Filterate Setting at the lower left corner of the displayed tab page. The Set Alarm
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Figure 4-16 Set Alarm Filtering Conditions dialog box
3.
Set Alarm Source Type under Alarm Source, add the selected BSC or BTS to the Selected
Source box, and then click OK. The related alarms are displayed, as shown in Figure
4-17.
Figure 4-17 Alarm Filtering dialog box
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Figure 4-18 Alarm Detailed Information dialog box
5.
Click Solution. The BSC6900 LMT Online Help window is displayed, as shown in Figure
4-19.
Figure 4-19 BSC6900 LMT Online Help window
6.
Handle the alarm according to the handling suggestions.
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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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4.6.1 BTS Environment Alarm Types

This describes the various types of environment alarms of the BTS. The alarms consist of the
fire alarm, smoke alarm, water alarm, temperature alarm, humidity alarm, and burglar alarm.
4.6.2 Checking the Environment Monitoring Alarms on the LMT
Checking the environment monitoring alarms is implemented through simulating the
environment factors that may generate alarms, thus checking the cable connections of the BTS
can support the reporting and clearance of alarms. Note that the BTS technical support engineers
must assist in checking the Boolean environment monitoring alarm.
4.6.1 BTS Environment Alarm Types

This describes the various types of environment alarms of the BTS. The alarms consist of the
fire alarm, smoke alarm, water alarm, temperature alarm, humidity alarm, and burglar alarm.
NOTE
l Critical alarm: devices or resources may be unusable, and restoration should be performed at once.
l Major alarm: The QoS of devices or resources severely deteriorates, and measures should be taken as
soon as possible.
l The thresholds of temperature alarm and humidity alarm are subject to the local climate and terrain
conditions and should be specified on the basis of the field requirements.
Fire Alarm
The fire alarm is the environment alarm generated when the equipment room is on fire. This is
a critical alarm.
Smoke Alarm
The smoke alarm is an environment alarm generated when the smoke density in the equipment
room reaches a predefined threshold. This is a critical alarm.
Water Alarm
The water alarm is an environment alarm generated when water immersion occurs in the
equipment room. This is a critical alarm.
Temperature Alarm
The temperature alarm consists of the overtemperature alarm and the undertemperature alarm.
This is a major alarm.
l
The overtemperature alarm is generated when the ambient temperature is higher than the
predefined upper threshold of the temperature.
The undertemperature alarm is generated when the ambient temperature is lower than the
predefined lower threshold of the temperature.
Humidity Alarm
The humidity alarm consists of the high humidity alarm and the low humidity alarm. This is a
major alarm.
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The high humidity alarm is generated when the environment humidity is higher than the
predefined upper threshold of the humidity.
The low humidity alarm is generated when the environment humidity is lower than the
predefined lower threshold of the humidity.
Burglar Alarm
The burglar alarm is generated when the infrared alarm or door status alarm occurs. This is a
critical alarm.
4.6.2 Checking the Environment Monitoring Alarms on the LMT

Checking the environment monitoring alarms is implemented through simulating the
environment factors that may generate alarms, thus checking the cable connections of the BTS
can support the reporting and clearance of alarms. Note that the BTS technical support engineers
must assist in checking the Boolean environment monitoring alarm.
Context
The BTS3900 GSM supports the monitoring boards of the DEMU, DPMU, FMU, and GATM.
Besides the monitoring boards of the BTS3900 GSM, the BTS3900A GSM also supports the
APMU and DTCU.
Procedure
l
Commissioning the Boolean alarm (Access Control Alarm of the DEMU)

Alarm switch enabled and alarm switch valid level are required to be noted when checking
the Boolean alarm both on the SMT and the LMT. The following part takes the Access
Control Alarm of the DEMU as an example to describe the procedure for testing the
Boolean alarm.
NOTE
l Trigger conditions of the Access Control Alarm: When the cabinet door of the BTS is open, the
DEMU reports Access Control Alarm; when the cabinet door of the BTS is closed, the Access
Control Alarm is cleared.
l Disable the Access Control Alarm and configure the alarm valid level: When the Access
Control Alarm is disabled, the DEMU does not report the Access Control Alarm. In other
words, the Access Control Alarm is shielded. Alarm valid level configuration specifies the valid
level of the door sensor alarm, which is determined by the attribute of the field Gate Magnetism.
l On the LMT, choose Alarm. In the displayed Browse Alarm dialog box, query alarm
information.
1.
Check whether the Door Open Alarm can be reported normally by opening the
cabinet door of the BTS and be cleared normally by closing the cabinet door of the
BTS.
If the alarm can be reported and cleared normally, end the checking task.
If the alarm cannot be reported, go to Step 2 to check the data configuration of the
Gate Magnetism.
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TIP
If the valid level of the door sensor alarm on site is inconsistent with the valid level of the door
sensor alarm based on the data configuration, the reported alarms are opposite. For example,
if the valid level of the door sensor alarm on site is high and the configured valid level is low,
then:
When the cabinet door of the BTS is closed, the DEMU reports the Access Control Alarm;
when the cabinet door of the BTS is open, the Access Control Alarm is cleared.
2.
In the BSC window, type SET BTSDEMUBP in the Command Input box, and then
press Enter.
3.
In the dialog box, set Board Parameter Configuration Enabled to Yes. Click
Special Alarm Switch Enabled to check whether Gate Magnetism(Disabled) is
selected, as shown in Figure 4-20.
In normal conditions, the check box Gate Magnetism(Disabled) is deselected,
which indicates that once the door open alarm is generated, it is reported.
If the check box Gate Magnetism(Disabled) is selected, deselect the check box.
Figure 4-20 Setting the DEMU attributes
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(Gate Magnetism{Low Level}) is consistent with the actual valid level of the door
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Figure 4-21 Setting the DEMU attributes
5.
When the checking is complete, check whether the Door Open Alarm can be reported
normally by opening the cabinet door of the BTS and be cleared normally by closing
the cabinet door of the BTS.
If the alarm can be reported and cleared normally, end the checking task.
If the alarm cannot be reported normally, reconnect the related monitoring signal
cables. For details, see the related installation guide.
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4.7 Checking the antenna system

The LMT-based antenna system test consists of the uplink IOI interference test and the VSWR
test.
This describes how to perform the VSWR test to locate faults on the BTS.
The IOI interference test is aimed to check for intermodulation interference from the antenna.
When the traffic is light, the tester can send idle timeslots through the LMT and compare the
inteference level before and after the transmission of the idle timeslots. If there is an obvious
increase in the interference level, namely the interference level increases to 3 to 5, the uplink
interference of the BTS is from the antenna.

This describes how to perform the VSWR test to locate faults on the BTS.
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Context
1.
Principles of the VSWR test: In the mobile communication system, the voltage standing
wave ratio (VSWR) measures the mapping degree between the antenna and the feeder in
the BTS antenna system. If the input impedance of the antenna/feeder is inconsistent with
its characteristic impedance, the generated emission wave and incident wave shall overlap
on the feeder, forming the standing wave. An excessive VSWR affects the uplink/downlink
coverage of the carrier. In addition, the reflected power returns to the power amplifier of
the transmitter and may damage the power amplifier tube. Generally, the maximum value
of VSWR is 1.5. The BTS implements the antenna system detection by detecting the
VSWR. If the detected VSWR exceeds the preset alarm threshold, the BTS reports the
VSWR alarm.
2.
VSWR detection scheme: The reflected signals are extracted from the reverse coupler on
the antenna port, and then forwarded to the VSWR detection circuit for sampling and
calculating. In this way, the VSWR of the antenna system is generated.
Figure 4-22 Detecting the VSWR
PA: power amplifier

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DUP: duplexer
Coupler: coupling unit
High-precision VSWR detection scheme: To ensure a high precision, the VSWR detection
is based on a single channel and a single carrier, and the signals in mono-coding mode are
used. During the VSWR detection, the maximum transmit power is configured and the
downlink transmit power of the other carriers in the RF unit are shut down. This is to prevent
the interference from affecting the precision of the VSWR detection. The high-precision
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CAUTION
l The BTS services are interrupted when the VSWR test is started. Therefore, perform this
operation with caution.
l When a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) test is started on a TRX module that works
in co-module mode in a multi-mode base station, or a VSWR test is started on TRX modules
that work in different modes but share the same antenna system, services of both modes of
the base station are disrupted.
Procedure
Step 1 In the BSC6900 window, type STR BTSVSWRTST in the Command Input box, and then
press Enter.
Step 2 Select Index Type as required, and enter BTS Name or BTS Index,
as shown in Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-23 Test TRX Loopback dialog box
Step 3 Click Start to start the test. The execution result is shown in the Device Maintenance group
box, as shown in Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24 Device Maintenance group box
Step 4 Check the test results. Click Progress on the upper right corner of the BSC6900 window. The
Common Progress Information is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-25. Double-click the row
of Session ID corresponding to Step 3. The test result is displayed in the Progress
Management dialog box.
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Figure 4-25 Common Progress Information dialog box
Figure 4-26 Progress Management window
Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 to perform the VSWR test on other sites. You can also do as
follows to perform the VSWR test on sites in batches. In the BSC6900 window, enter the
following commands in the Batch dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-24, and then go to Step
3. Here, "xx", "yy", and "zz" indicate the corresponding site number.
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Figure 4-27 Batch dialog box
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The IOI interference test is aimed to check for intermodulation interference from the antenna.
When the traffic is light, the tester can send idle timeslots through the LMT and compare the
inteference level before and after the transmission of the idle timeslots. If there is an obvious
increase in the interference level, namely the interference level increases to 3 to 5, the uplink
interference of the BTS is from the antenna.
Prerequisite
l
The LMT communicates properly with the BSC.
The BTS communicates properly with the BSC.
The BTS to be tested is configured and the associated carrier is activated.
Context
Remarks on the interference measurement
1.
The interference does not reflect KPIs directly.
2.
The interference level algorithm varies with the manufacturer, so there is no significance
in comparison between the interference level of the antennas supplied by different
manufacturers.
3.
The interference level is measured only when system is in the idle state, so the inteference
level is used only as a reference counter for maintenance and problem locating. Whether
to solve the interference problem depends on KPIs rather than the interference level. When
the network KPIs are normal and there is no complaint, it is regarded that no interference
problem is found.
4.
If KPIs are affected by the deteriorated network quality, the associated personnel can locate
the problem according to interference level and "UBER".
(1) Pay attention to the interference level only when the uplink UBER changes.
(2) Judge whether the ratio of interference level 4 or 5 changes. If the ratio does not
change, the uplink interference is normal even when the KPIs change.
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(3) The inter- and intra-network interference can be located through the change in the
ratio of different interference levels.
(4) When the ratio of interference levels 4 and 5 is higher than 5% or the ratio of
interference levels 3, 4, and 5 is higher than 15%, interference problems must be
located.
NOTE
The interference level is reported in the RF RESOURCE INDICATION message from the BTS to the BSC
when the channels are in the idle state. It is classified into five levels. The threshold for each interference
level can be set on the LMT. The higher the level is, the stronger the interference is. If the interference
level of an idle channel is 4 or 5, there is interference.
l
Interference level 1: -105 dBm to -98 dBm
NULL means that the BTS does not report the interference level. When a channel is in the uninstalled,
blocked, faulty, or occupied state, or is a main B channel, its interference level is NULL.
Procedure
Step 1 Confirm the interference level algorithm used by the BTS. If the interference level algorithm of
generation 2 is used, change it to the interference level algorithm of generation 1 for test.
1.
Log in to the Local Maintenance Terminal, click MML, and enter LST
GCELLSOFT in the command input box, and click Assist.
2.
Set Index Type, enter BTS Name or BTS Index of the tested BTS, and click Exec.
3.
In the execution result, check and ensure that Interfere Band Stat Algorithm Type is
INTBANI. If Interfere Band Stat Algorithm Type is INTBANII, run SET
GCELLSOFT to modify the algorithm type to INTBANI.
Step 2 Send idle timeslots to the tested cell. Idle timeslots means that the signals in the timeslots use
full timeslots and full power. Ensure that the test duration is set.
CAUTION
The measurement of the interference level, which is a realtime value, takes time about 30
seconds. Therefore, after the idle bursts are sent or the transmission is stopped, wait for 30
seconds till the interference level becomes stable.
1.
Run DSP CHNJAM to query and record the interference level of the tested cell.
2.
Run STR TRXBURSTTST to send idle timeslots to the tested cell.
3.
Run DSP CHNJAM to query the interference level of the tested cell. If the interference
level after the transmission of the idle timeslots increases from 1 or 2 to 4 or 5, there is
passive intermodulation interference from the antenna, and the quality of the antenna must
be checked. If the interference level does not change after the transmission of idle timeslots,
there is no intermodulation interference from the antenna.
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Step 3 After the test is complete, run STP TRXBURSTTST to stop transmission of the idle timeslots
of all tested carriers.
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About This Chapter

The commissioning of the BTS in the transmission unavailable scenario 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.
This section describes the SMT-based commissioning procedure of the BTS when the
transmission link between the BTS and the BSC is unavailable.
5.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal
This describes the procedure to start the SMT. To start the SMT, you need to set the IP address
of the SMT PC, connect the SMT PC to the BTS, and then log in to the SMT.
5.3 Checking the Active Software Version on the SMT
This chapter describes how to check the software versions of the boards and modules in the BTS
on the Site Maintenance Terminal System window.
5.4 Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and RXU on the BTS Side
By checking the link status of the BBU and RXU, you can rectify the fault caused by abnormal
connection, thus ensuring normal communication between the BBU and the RXU.
5.5 Checking the Running Status of the BTS
This describes how to check the running status of the BTS. Check the running status of the BTS
involves checking the status of LEDs and alarm information on the SMT.
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This section describes the SMT-based commissioning procedure of the BTS when the
transmission link between the BTS and the BSC is unavailable.
Context
l
To solve the common problems that occur during the commissioning, see 7 FAQs for BTS
Commissioning.
In this document, RXUs are classified into four types: DRFUs, GRFUs, DRRUs, and
GRRUs.
SMT-based commissioning procedure when the transmission link is unavailable
Procedure
When the transmission link is unavailable, the BTS commissioning consists of two phases.
In the initial phase of commissioning, the transmission cables between the BSC and the
BTS are not properly connected. In this phase, commission the BTS using the SMT at the
local end. In the later phase of commissioning, the transmission cables between the BSC
and the BTS are properly connected. In this phase, commission the BTS using the LMT at
the far end.
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Figure 5-1 Commissioning procedure (transmission unavailable)

Run
Local operation
before the
transmission is
available
Run the Site Maintenance Terminal

Configure the basic data of the site
Check the active software version
Check the transmission
between the BBU and the RXU locally
Check the operation of the BTS
Check the hardware
connections of the BTS
Wait till the transmission is available
Remote operation
after the
transmission is
available
Run the BSC LMT

Check the transmission and networking
Check the consistency between

hardware installation and data configuration
Check the alarm information of the BTS
Cooperation of
the local and
remote
operation after the
transmission is
available
Commission the BTS services

Check the BTS environment alarms
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Table 5-1 Commissioning procedure (transmission unavailable)

No.
Operation
Local
operation
Mandat
ory/
Optiona
l
Start the SMT. For details, see 5.2 Starting the Site
Maintenance Terminal.
Mandato
ry
Configure the basic data of the BTS such as BTS

boards and logical objects to ensure that the SMT
supports the local commissioning tasks. For details,
see 6.3 Configuring the Basic Data of the BTS.
Mandato
ry
Check the active software version. For details, see 5.3

Checking the Active Software Version on the
SMT.
Mandato
ry
Check the transmission between the BBU and RXUs.

For details, see 5.4 Checking the Transmission
Between the BBU and RXU on the BTS Side.
Mandato
ry
Check 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.
Mandato
ry
Check the hardware connections of the BTS. For

details, see Checking the Hardware Connection of the
BTS.
Mandato
ry
Commission 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 6.2
Commissioning the Antenna System.
Optional
Wait till the transmission link is available

8
Log in to the LMT. For details, see 4.2 Logging In To

the LMT.
Mandato
ry
Check the transmission and networking to ensure that

the transmission between the BBU and BSC, BBU and
RXU, cascaded BBUs, and cascaded RXUs is normal.
For details, see 4.3 Checking the Transmission and
Networking.
Mandato
ry
10
Check the software version and configuration data.

For details, see 4.4 Checking Software Version and
Data Configuration.
Mandato
ry
11
Check for the BTS alarms. For details, see Checking

the Alarm Information of the BTS on the LMT.
Mandato
ry
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No.
Operation
12
13
14
Local and
remote
cooperativ
e
operation
Mandat
ory/
Optiona
l
Perform the channel loopback test on the LMT to

ensure the normal operation of the signaling channel
and service channel. For details, see 6.5 Performing
the Loopback Test.
Optional
Commission CS services and PS services. For details,

see 6.4 Commissioning the BTS Services.
Mandato
ry
Check for the environment monitoring alarms. For

details, see Checking the Environment Monitoring
Alarms on the LMT.
Mandato
ry
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5.2 Starting the Site Maintenance Terminal

This describes the procedure to start the SMT. To start the SMT, you need to set the IP address
of the SMT PC, connect the SMT PC to the BTS, and then log in to the SMT.
5.2.1 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.
5.2.2 Locally Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS
This describes how to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal (SMT) PC to the ETH port on the
main control module of the BTS through an Ethernet cable. After they are connected, you can
operate and maintain the BTS on the SMT.
5.2.3 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.
5.2.1 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.
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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.
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5.2.2 Locally Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS

This describes how to connect the Site Maintenance Terminal (SMT) PC to the ETH port on the
main control module of the BTS through an Ethernet cable. After they are connected, you can
operate and maintain the BTS on the SMT.
Prerequisite
The IP address and subnet mask of the SMT PC are set correctly. The IP address of the SMT
PC is in the same network segment as the IP address (192.168.0.72/255.255.255.0) of the BTS.
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the SMT PC to the BTS through an Ethernet cable. One end is connected to the ETH
port on the main control board of the basic cabinet, and the other end is connected to the Ethernet
port on the SMT PC (usually a portable PC).
Step 2 Open the MS-DOS Prompt dialog box.
l If the PC is Windows 2000/XP operating system based, choose Start > Run on the SMT. In
the Run dialog box, run the cmd command. The MS-DOS Prompt dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Run ping 192.168.0.72 to verify the network connection between the computer and the BTS.
NOTE
The IP address of the BTS is 192.168.0.72.
l If the information similar to that in the following example is returned, the SMT PC and the
BBU can communicate normally.
Pinging 192.168.0.72 with 32 bytes of data:
Pinging 192.168.0.72 with 32 bytes of data:
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
l If the SMT PC and the BBU fail to communicate, the possible reason is as follows:
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The GTMU is faulty.

The Ethernet cable is faulty, or its connectors are loose.
The Ethernet port on the SMT PC is faulty.
The BTS is resetting.
The IP address is incorrect.
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5.2.3 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.
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 5-2. The SMT is started successfully.
If the SMT PC fails to communicate with the BTS, the Communication failed dialog box
is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-3. Go to Step 2.
Figure 5-2 Site Maintenance Terminal system window
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Figure 5-3 Communication failed dialog box
Step 2 Click Yes.

The Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 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 5-2.
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.
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5.3 Checking the Active Software Version on the SMT

This chapter describes how to check the software versions of the boards and modules in the BTS
on the Site Maintenance Terminal System window.
Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the Site Maintenance Terminal System and choose Board. In the right pane of the
window, double-click Board Management.
The Board Management window is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5 Board Management window (1)
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Step 2 Select a board or a module to be checked.

If ...
Then...
The RXU is to be checked
Go to Step 3.
NOTE
The following takes the DRFU as an example. The operations of the GRFU, DRRU,
and GRRU are the same.
The GTMU, GATM, or PMU is to be checked
Go to Step 4.
Step 3 Double-click GTMU in the Board Management window. The Topology Management
window is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-6. Right-click the DRFU0, and then choose the
Board Information from the shortcut menu. The Board Information dialog box is displayed,
as shown in Figure 5-7. Check the software version. If the software version is incorrect, use the
loading and activation function of the SMT to update the software.
Figure 5-6 Topology Management window
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Figure 5-7 Board Information dialog box (1)
Step 4 Take the GTMU as an example. Right-click GTMU, and choose Board Information from the
shortcut menu.
The Board Information window is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-8. Check the software
version. If the software version is incorrect, use the loading and activation function of the SMT
to update the software.
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Figure 5-8 Board Information dialog box (2)
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5.4 Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and RXU

on the BTS Side
By checking the link status of the BBU and RXU, you can rectify the fault caused by abnormal
connection, thus ensuring normal communication between the BBU and the RXU.
Context
In this document, RXUs are classified into four types: DRXUs, GRFUs, DRRU, and GRRUs.
Procedure
Step 1 Check the status of the CPRI0 LED on the GTMU panel of the BBU and the status of the
CPRI0 and CPRI1 LEDs on the RXU panel.
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Then...
All the LEDs are in the on in green

status
The communication between the CPRI0 port on

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If ...
Then...
Some LEDs are not in the on in green

status
The communication between the CPRI0 port on

the BBU and the RXU is faulty. Go to Step 2.
NOTE
The status of the LEDs corresponding to the CPRI ports not in use should be OFF.
Step 2 Check the connection between the RXU and the BBU.
1.
Check that one end of the CPRI signal cable is securely connected to the CPRI0 port on
the RXU, and the other end is securely connected to the CPRI port on the BBU.
2.
Check the SFP male connectors at both ends of the CPRI signal cable. Replace the damaged
connector, if any.
3.
If the LEDs is still in the on in green status, replace the optical module connected to the
CPRI port.
Step 3 Check the connection between the cascaded RFUs.

1.
Check that the signal cables between cascaded RXUs are securely connected to the
CPRI0 and CPRI1 ports.
2.
Check the SFP male connectors at both ends of the signal cables between cascaded RXUs.
Replace the damaged connector, if any.
3.
If the LEDs is still in the on in green status, replace the optical module connected to the
CPRI port.
Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to check the transmission between other CPRI ports on the GTMU
panel and other RXUs.
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5.5 Checking the Running Status of the BTS

This describes how to check the running status of the BTS. Check the running status of the BTS
involves checking the status of LEDs and alarm information on the SMT.
5.5.1 Checking the State of the BTS LEDs
To determine the running status of the BTS boards or modules, you need to check the state of
the LEDs on them. The LEDs are distributed on the following boards or modules: GTMU
(mandatory), FAN, UPEU, RXU, GATM (optional), FAN unit, PMU, PSU (AC/DC), PSU (DC/
DC), and UTRP.
5.5.2 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the SMT
This describes how to check the BTS alarms on the SMT.
5.5.1 Checking the State of the BTS LEDs

To determine the running status of the BTS boards or modules, you need to check the state of
the LEDs on them. The LEDs are distributed on the following boards or modules: GTMU
(mandatory), FAN, UPEU, RXU, GATM (optional), FAN unit, PMU, PSU (AC/DC), PSU (DC/
DC), and UTRP.
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Prerequisite
The output power of the TRX is within the normal range, and the RFU operates properly.
Context
l
The PSU (AC/DC) that converts 220 V AC power into -48 V DC power is used when the
external 220 V AC power input is used.
The PSU (DC/DC) that converts +24 V AC power into -48 V DC power is used when the
external +24 V AC power input is used.
Procedure
Step 1 Check the state of the LEDs on the boards or modules in the BBU. Table 5-2 lists the normal
states of the LEDs on the boards or modules.
Table 5-2 Normal states of the LEDs on the board and modules in the BBU
Board or
Module
LED
Color
Normal State
GTMU
RUN
Green
Blinking (ON for 1s and OFF for 1s)
ALM
Red
OFF
ACT
Green
ON
LIU0 to LIU3
Green
LEDs LIU0 to LIU3 represent the four E1

links. If the links are connected normally, LIU
LEDs are OFF. If the links are not connected
to the BSC yet or the transmission is
unavailable, LIU LEDs are ON.
CPRI0 to
CPRI5
Green
When CPRI0 to CPRI5 ports are not in use,

the LEDs are OFF. When the BBU is
normally connected to the RFU, the
corresponding LED is ON.
FAN
STATE
Green
UPEU
RUN
Green
ON
Step 2 Check the state of the LEDs on the RXU panel. Table 5-3 takes the DRFU and the DRRU as
examples to list the normal states of the LEDs on the RXU panel.
Table 5-3 Normal states of the LEDs on the DRFU
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Color
Normal State
RUN
ALM
OFF
ACT
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LED
Color
Normal State
VSWR
Red
OFF
CPRI0
Green
If the DRFU is normally connected to the

BBU or another RFU, the LED is ON. If the
DRFU is not connected, the LED is OFF.
CPRI1
Green
If the DRFU is normally connected to the

BBU or another RFU, the LED is ON. If the
DRFU is not connected, the LED is OFF.
NOTE
The LEDs on other RFUs have the same states as those on the DRFU, but the silkscreens of some LEDs
are different.
Table 5-4 Normal state of the LEDs on the DRRU

LED
Color
Normal State
RUN
ALM
Red
OFF
ACT
Green
Blinking (ON for 0.25s and OFF for 0.25s).

The DRRU is under a test on the BTS side.
VSWR TX_ACT
Green
ON
CPRI_W
Green
If the BBU and the other RRUs are normally

connected, the status of the LEDs is ON. If
the BBU and the other RRUs are not
connected, the status of the LEDs are OFF.
CPRI_E
Green
If the BBU and the other RRUs are normally

connected, the status of the LEDs is ON. If
the BBU and the other RRUs are not
connected, the status of the LEDs are OFF.
NOTE
The status of the LEDs on the other RRUs is the same as that of the DRRU, and only the labels of the LEDs
are different.
Step 3 Check the status of the LEDs on the GATM panel. Table 5-5 lists the normal status of the LEDs.
Table 5-5 Normal states of the LEDs on the GATM
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Color
Normal State
RUN
Green
ACT
Green
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LED
ALM
Color
Normal State
Green
Blinking quickly: The AISG link is in transmission

status.
Red
OFF
Step 4 Check the states of the LEDs on the FAN unit panel. Table 5-6 lists the normal states of the
LEDs.
Table 5-6 Normal states of the LEDs on the FAN unit
LED
Color
Normal State
RUN
Green
Blinking (ON for 1s and OFF

for 1s)
ALM
Red
OFF
Step 5 Check the state of the LEDs on the PMU panel. Table 5-7 lists the normal states of the LEDs
on the PMU.
Table 5-7 Normal states of the LEDs on the PMU
LED
Color
Normal State
RUN
Green
Blinking (ON for 1s and OFF

for 1s)
ALM
Red
OFF
Step 6 Check the state of the LEDs on the PSU (AC/DC) or PSU (DC/DC) panel. Table 5-8 lists the
normal states of the LEDs on the PSU.
Table 5-8 Normal states of the LEDs on the PSU
PSU
LED
Color
Normal State
PSU (AC/DC)
Power input LED

(top)
Green
ON
Power protection
LED (middle)
Yellow
OFF
Power failure LED

(bottom)
Red
OFF
Power input LED

(left)
Green
ON
Power protection
LED (middle)
Yellow
OFF
PSU (DC/DC)
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PSU
LED
Color
Normal State
Power failure LED

(right)
Red
OFF
Step 7 Check the status of the LEDs on the UTRP panel. Table 5-9 lists the normal state of the LEDs.
Table 5-9 Normal state of the LEDs on the UTRP
LED
Color
Normal State
RUN
Green
ALM
Red
OFF
ACT
Green
ON
Active
OFF
Standby
NOTE
Before the BTS receives the data configuration, the ACT indicator blinks at 4 Hz if there is only one
functional E1 port. After the BTS receives the data configuration, the ACT indicator is not used to indicate
the state of the E1 port.
ACT
Before Receiving
Configuration Data
After Receiving
Configuration Data
ON
Active, all the E1 ports

disconnected
Active
OFF
Standby
Standby
Blinking (ON for 0.125s and

OFF for 0.125s)
Active, only one E1 port is

connected
Step 8 If the LEDs on the boards or modules are not in the normal state, check the alarm information
on the SMT and rectify the faults according to the suggestions displayed.
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5.5.2 Checking the Alarm Information of the BTS on the SMT

This describes how to check the BTS alarms on the SMT.
Procedure
Step 1 The active alarms of the BTS are displayed in the status area of the Site Maintenance Terminal
System window, as shown in Figure 5-9.
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Figure 5-9 Site Maintenance Terminal System window
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Optional Commissioning Tasks
About This Chapter

The optional commissioning tasks are the VSWR 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.
6.1 Upgrading BTS Software and Configuring BTS Transmission Data Using a USB Storage
Device
When the transmission is unavailable, you can onsite upgrade software and configure
transmission data for the GBTS using a USB storage device.
6.2 Commissioning the Antenna System
This section describes how to commission the antenna system. You must check whether the
VSWR is normal, and whether the antenna is connected properly. If an RET antenna is
configured, you need to commission it.
6.3 Configuring the Basic Data of the BTS
This describes how to configure the basic data of the BTS such as the BTS boards and logical
objects of the site. If the commissioning is performed on the BTS side, other commissioning
tasks can be performed only after the configuration of the basic data of the BTS.
6.4 Commissioning the BTS Services
This describes how to use an MS to test whether the BTS supports CS services and PS services.
6.5 Performing the Loopback Test
This section describes how to perform the loopback test. The loopback test is optional. Before
testing CS and PS services, you must perform the loopback test to check the transmission links
of the signaling channels and traffic channels in the BTS. Loopback tests are classified into the
TRX loopback test, the channel loopback test, and the E1 loopback test on the GTMU and UTRP.
6.6 Checking the DIP Switch Settings of Boards
This section describes how to check the DIP switch settings of boards. You can perform this
task by checking the attribute values corresponding to the DIP switches through the LMT based
6.7 Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and the BSC on the BTS Side
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This section describes how to check the status of the LEDs on the panels of the GTMU and
UTRP (if the UTRP is installed) and how to check the connections of the E1 cable and E1 surge
protection transfer cable to ensure that the BBU properly communicates with the BSC.
6.8 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded TRXs
This section describes how to check the transmission between cascaded TRXs on site. The
following description is based on three levels of cascaded TRXs.
6.9 Checking RF Units in Ring Topology
This section describes how to check RF units in ring topology on site. The following description
is based on level 3 of RF units in ring topology.
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6.1 Upgrading BTS Software and Configuring BTS

Transmission Data Using a USB Storage Device
When the transmission is unavailable, you can onsite upgrade software and configure
transmission data for the GBTS using a USB storage device.
Context
l
Currently, only the software of the GTMU, DRFU, GRFU, MRFU, DRRU, GRRU, MRRU,
USCU, and UBRI can be upgraded by using a USB storage device.
In IP over FE or IP over E1 mode, you can configure transmission data using a USB storage
device.
CAUTION
After onsite upgrading software and configuring transmission data using a USB storage device,
remove the USB storage device.
6.1.1 Preparing the USB Storage Device for Local GBTS Commissioning
You must ensure that the USB storage device is available for local GBTS commissioning.
6.1.2 Upgrading the GBTS Software and Downloading the Data Configuration File (on the
GBTS Side)
The GBTS supports direct downloading of the software and data configuration file from the
USB storage device. After the downloading, the GBTS automatically activates the software, and
then resets.
6.1.1 Preparing the USB Storage Device for Local GBTS

Commissioning
You must ensure that the USB storage device is available for local GBTS commissioning.
Context
l
Software upgrade using a USB storage device is supported since GSM BTS3000
V100R009C00SPC058.
Transmission data configuration using a USB storage device is supported since GSM
BTS3000 V100R009SPC072.
In IP over FE or IP over E1 mode, you can configure transmission data using a USB storage
device. This configuration is applicable in scenarios where operators do not provide DHCP
relay or do not accept the DHCP process.
In IP mode, this configuration can be used with the software upgrade using a USB storage
device. The prerequisite is that the active BTS software supports the transmission data
configuration using a USB storage device.
A USB storage device can contain only one upgrade software package and one
preconfiguration file.
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A USB storage device can contain the configuration file of only one BTS.
Procedure
Step 1 Ensure that the USB storage device with a LED is available. Requirement: When there is no
read or write operation on the USB storage device, the LED on the USB storage device is on;
when there is read or write operation on the USB storage device, the LED on the USB storage
device is blinking.
Step 2 Check the compatibility of the USB storage device with the BTS. Test method: Insert the USB
storage device into the USB port on the GTMU of a GBTS that runs normally, and wait 3 seconds.
If the LED on the USB storage device blinked once, the USB storage device is functional. If the
USB storage device fails the preceding test, change the USB storage device.
Step 3 Obtain the software package for the upgrade.
1.
Visit the website http://support.huawei.com and click Software to download the software
package.
2.
Decompress the software package to obtain the software package of the USB storage
device.
For example, decompress BTS3000V100R012C00SPC000_VER.zip to obtain the software

package BTS3000V100R012C00SPC000.csp.
Where, V100R012C00SPC000 is the software version number for BTS upgrade.
Step 4 Ensure that the preconfiguration file is available.
NOTE
l When the transmission is unavailable, you can perform the upgrade using the USB storage device. In
this case, the GBTS loads software based on the preconfiguration file. If the preconfiguration file is
unavailable, software loading fails.
l The GBTSs using different configurations cannot use the same preconfiguration file. New
preconfiguration files must be created for the GBTSs of different configurations.
1.
Create a .txt file, and rename the file Precfg.ini. Edit the Precfg.ini file to add the following
contents into the Precfg.ini file.
[PRECONFIG]
ALL=GTMU|DRFU|GRFU
Where, ALL=XXXX is set by the user manually and it specifies the type of the board onto
which the software is to be loaded. In the preceding example, the software is to be loaded
onto the GTMU, DRFU, and GRFU.
NOTE
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 preconfiguration file in ANSI characters.
Step 5 Optional: Ensure that the transmission data configuration file is available if transmission data
needs to be configured. The file name is TranCfg.ini. Configuration engineers can prepare and
export the file using the CME.
Step 6 Store the files according to the following path.
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File
Specified Path of the USB Storage

Device
Upgrade software package
\\BTS3900 GSM\Upgrade software package

(.csp)
Preconfiguration file
\\BTS3900 GSM\Precfg.ini
Data configuration file
\\BTS3900 GSM\site name\TranCfg.ini
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6.1.2 Upgrading the GBTS Software and Downloading the Data

Configuration File (on the GBTS Side)
The GBTS supports direct downloading of the software and data configuration file from the
USB storage device. After the downloading, the GBTS automatically activates the software, and
then resets.
Prerequisite
l
The GBTS passes a power-on status check and is powered on.
The USB storage device for local commissioning is ready. For details, see 6.1.1 Preparing
the USB Storage Device for Local GBTS Commissioning.
Within three minutes after the GBTS starts, the GBTS cannot be upgraded or configured
by using a USB storage device. This is because the GBTS attempts to establish a connection
to the BSC within three minutes after the GBTS starts. During this three-minute period, the
GBTS does not invoke the configuration file in the USB storage device. After this threeminute period, the GBTS detects that its connection to the BSC fails. Then, the GBTS loads
board software based on the preconfiguration file and configures data based on the data
configuration file.
If the transmission is unavailable, you are advised to upgrade software and configure
transmission data for the GBTS using a USB storage device. If the transmission is available
and the BSC completes data configuration for the GBTS, you can insert a USB storage
device on the GBTS side. In this case, the GBTS loads software based on the actual
configuration, and the preconfiguration file is invalid.
If the transmission is unavailable, you can configure only transmission data instead of other
data. The GBTS can upgrade the software of the main control board instead of non main
control boards such as the DRFU, MRFU, and UTRP. After the GBTS is connected to the
BSC and data configuration is complete, the GBTS automatically upgrade the software of
non main control boards.
If the transmission is available but the RF modules are not powered on, the RF modules
cannot be upgraded. In this case, you are advised to disconnect the GBTS and then perform
the upgrade using a USB storage device.
Context
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the USB storage device to the GTMU through the USB port. Figure 6-1 shows the
USB port on the GTMU.
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Figure 6-1 USB port on the GTMU
Step 2 The GBTS automatically downloads the software and data configuration file, and activates the
software. After the activation, the GBTS resets. Wait until the GBTS reset is complete. For
details on the status of the LED on the USB storage device and the status of the RUN LED on
the GTMU in this process, see Table 6-1.
Table 6-1 Status of the LED on the USB storage device and the status of the RUN LED on the
GTMU
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Status of
the LED on
the USB
Storage
Device
Status of the
RUN LED on
the GTMU
Duration
When the USB

storage device is
plugged into the
corresponding port
on the GTMU, the
GTMU
automatically detects
the USB storage
device.
On
Blinking (on for

1s and off for 1s)
About 1s to 2s
The GTMU
downloads the
software and data
configuration file
from the USB
storage device.
Blinking
Blinking (on for

0.125s and off for
0.125s)
About 8 minutes (or 10 seconds if

only the data configuration file is
downloaded)
The GBTS is
operating normally.
On
Blinking (on for

1s and off for 1s)
- (If this status remains for more

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NOTE
l Do not remove the USB storage device during the period from insertion of the USB storage device to
normal operation of the GBTS. Otherwise, the file parsing fails.
l After the software and data configuration file are downloaded, the software activation takes three or
four minutes and GBTS reset takes about two minutes. You can omit the LED status during this period.
You only need to check the LED status in the three phases described in Table 6-1.
l The time for downloading the software and data configuration file from the USB storage device and
the time for activating the software may differ from those in Table 6-1, according to the version and
configuration.
l The upgrade or configuration fails if any of the following cases occurs:
l After the USB storage device is inserted, the RUN LED on the GTMU blinks slowly, and the LED
on the USB storage device is on.
l During the upgrade, the LED on the USB storage device is off, and the RUN LED on the GTMU
blinks slowly.
l The LED on the USB storage device is off during the configuration.
Rectify the fault in the hardware of the USB storage device. Verify that the TranCfg.ini file is saved
in the directory of \BTS3900 GSM\site name in the USB storage device and that the active GBTS
software supports the configuration using the USB storage device.
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6.2 Commissioning the Antenna System

This section describes how to commission the antenna system. You must check whether the
VSWR is normal, and whether the antenna is connected properly. If an RET antenna is
configured, you need to commission it.
6.2.1 Measuring the VSWR
This section describes how to measure whether the VSWR is less than or equal to 1.5. If the
VSWR is less than or equal to 1.5, the transmission of the antenna system is normal. To measure
the VSWR, perform the following steps where the Site Master is taken as an example.
6.2.2 Checking the Antenna Connection
This describes how to check the antenna connections with an MS. You can lock the MS on a
cell frequency and perform the dialing test. If the MS dialing test is successful, the antenna is
properly connected.
6.2.1 Measuring the VSWR

This section describes how to measure whether the VSWR is less than or equal to 1.5. If the
VSWR is less than or equal to 1.5, the transmission of the antenna system is normal. To measure
the VSWR, perform the following steps where the Site Master is taken as an example.
Prerequisite
The BTS is powered off.
NOTE
If you have checked the VSWR before powering on the BTS, you do not need to perform this task.
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Procedure
Step 1 Measure the VSWR at the antenna port by using the Site Master.
If...
Then...
The VSWR is less than or equal to 1.5 The transmission of the antenna system is
operational. Record the VSWR in the
"Commissioning Record Data Sheet".
If the VSWR is greater than 1.5
The transmission of the antenna system is faulty. Go

to Step 2.
Step 2 Use the Site Master to locate the fault point of the abnormal VSWR on the jumper or feeder.
When a fault point is found, check whether the connections are secure at the fault point, and
whether the connectors are intact. If the connector is faulty, replace it.
NOTE
The fault points are usually at the connection point between the jumper and the feeder or between the
jumper and the antenna.
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6.2.2 Checking the Antenna Connection

This describes how to check the antenna connections with an MS. You can lock the MS on a
cell frequency and perform the dialing test. If the MS dialing test is successful, the antenna is
properly connected.
Prerequisite
l
The BTS is powered on and works normally.
The transmission between the BSC and the BTS is normal.
The antenna system is connected to the cabinet.
The test MS is registered in the HLR.
Procedure
Step 1 Power on one test MS, and check that the MS automatically searches for the GSM network.
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If...
Then...
The test MS fails to find the GSM

network
l Check whether the test MS has a SIM card. If

the test MS does not have a SIM card, insert the
SIM card in the MS.
l Check whether the SIM card supports
authentication and encryption. If the SIM card
does not support authentication or encryption,
replace it.
l Check whether the test MS is functional. If the
test MS is faulty, replace it.
The test MS finds the GSM network
Go to Step 2.
Step 2 Lock the test MS on a frequency in a logical cell under the BTS.
Step 3 Perform the dialing test using the test MS. Then, check whether the antenna corresponding to
the frequency is connected properly according to the test results.
If...
Then...
The dialing test is successful
You can infer that the feeder corresponding to the

frequency is connected properly. Go to Step 4.
The dialing test is not successful You can infer that the antenna system on the frequency
may be connected improperly. Check the antenna
connection and adjust the antenna.
NOTE
You are advised to do as follows to ensure the accuracy of test results:

l Make test calls within the power range of -30 dBm to -70 dBm under the tower.
l Perform the dialing test for more than five times.
Step 4 Repeat the steps Step 2 and Step 3 to check the antenna connections on all the frequencies of
the BTS.
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6.3 Configuring the Basic Data of the BTS

This describes how to configure the basic data of the BTS such as the BTS boards and logical
objects of the site. If the commissioning is performed on the BTS side, other commissioning
tasks can be performed only after the configuration of the basic data of the BTS.
6.3.1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights
This describes how to obtain the site management rights. After logging into the BTS, before
configuring the BTS board and site logical objects, the site management rights have to be
obtained.
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6.3.2 Configuring the BTS Boards on the SMT

This section describes how to configure RF units and other boards of the BTS on the site
maintenance terminal (SMT).
6.3.3 Configuring Logical Objects of the BTS on the SMT
This section describes how to configure logical objects of the BTS. The BTS logical object
configuration consists of the cell configuration, carrier binding, and activation of cell
configuration data.
6.3.1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights

This describes how to obtain the site management rights. After logging into the BTS, before
configuring the BTS board and site logical objects, the site management rights have to be
obtained.
Prerequisite
You have logged in to the BTS successfully through the SMT.
Context
After the transmission is available, the BTS must be maintained from the remote LMT, and it
is prohibited to obtain the site management rights again from SMT.
Procedure
Step 1 In the Site Maintenance Terminal System window, select Site, and double-click Site
Management Right.
The Site Management Right dialog box is displayed.
Step 2 Click Get. The Warning Message dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2 Warning message for obtaining the site management right
Step 3 Click OK, and wait for the response.
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If the site management rights are obtained successfully, a dialog box is displayed, as shown
in Figure 6-3.
If the engineers are configuring or managing the BTS data on the LMT, you cannot obtain
the site management rights successfully. In this case, wait till the engineers finish the
operation on the LMT, and then repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to obtain the site management
rights.
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Figure 6-3 Site Management Right dialog box
Step 4 Click Close to close the Site Management Right dialog box.
CAUTION
l During the transmission unavailable scenario after the commissioning task is completed, Site
management rights should be released. Otherwise, the BTS cannot be monitored from the
LMT in fifteen minutes after the transmission is available.
l The procedure for releasing the site management rights is as follows:
1. Click Release in the Site Management Right dialog box.
2. When Releasing site management right successfully. is displayed, click Close to close
the dialog box.
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6.3.2 Configuring the BTS Boards on the SMT

This section describes how to configure RF units and other boards of the BTS on the site
maintenance terminal (SMT).
Context
Table 6-2 shows the types of configurable RF units on the BTS.
Table 6-2 Configurable RF units on the BTS
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BTS3900 GSM
DRFU and GRFU
BTS3900A GSM
DRFU and GRFU
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BTS Type
Configurable RF Unit
DBS3900 GSM
DRRU and GRRU
NOTE
l The following description takes the DRFU as an example to explain the procedure of configuring the
RF units for the BTS3900.
l The RF units of the BTS3900A are installed in the RFC. Thus, the RF units must be configured on the
RFC interface of the SMT.
l The configuration of the BTS3900L is the same as the BTS3900. Right-click an idle RFU slot in the
Board Configuration window and perform the configuration.
l The RF units of the DBS3900 must be configured in the Topology Configuration window.
Procedure
Step 1 Click Board in the navigation tree.
The Board Configuration and Board Management windows are displayed.
Step 2 Double-click Board Configuration.
The Board Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-4.
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Figure 6-4 Board Configuration window
NOTE
In the transmission unavailable scenario, no site information is configured; thus, there is only the GTMU
on the Board Configuration window. The status of the GTMU is Active Fault.
Step 3 Right-click an idle RFU slot in the Board Configuration window, as shown in Figure 6-5.
CAUTION
For the DBS3900, double-click GTMU. Then, configure RRUs in the displayed Topology
Configuration window.
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Step 4 Choose RXU from the shortcut menu, as shown in Figure 6-5.
The Deploy RXU dialog box is displayed. Set Card Type to DRFU, as shown in Figure 6-6.
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Figure 6-6 Configuring the DRFU
Step 5 Set Card No., Chain No., and Hop for the DRFU in the Deploy RXU dialog box.
Step 6 In the Deploy RXU dialog box, click OK. The configuration of a new DRFU is complete.
Double-click GTMU. The Topology Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure
6-7.
Figure 6-7 Topology Configuration window
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Step 7 Click Close. The Board Configuration window is displayed. Right-click an idle slot, and then
choose the board to be configured from the shortcut menu.
Add PMU and FMU, as shown in Figure 6-8.
Step 8 Set the related parameters. On the SMT, the parameters of EMU cannot be set and the parameters
of PMU are default values. Therefore, no parameter setting is required.
Step 9 Configure the APMU. The PMU is added for the BTS3900A and DBS3900. Perform the
following steps to configure the new types of PMU, such as APM100 and APM30.
1.
Click Board in the navigation tree.

The Board Configuration and Board Management windows are displayed.
2.
Double-click Board Management. The Board Management window is displayed.
3.
In the Board Management window, right-click PMU, and then choose Parameter
Management from the shortcut menu.
The Parameter Management dialog box is displayed.
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4.
On the Parameter Management dialog box, click Parameter Set. Select APM30 or other
options under APMU Type according to the configuration data, as shown in Figure 6-9.
Figure 6-9 Parameter Management dialog box
Step 10 Click Close to complete the configuration of BTS boards.

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6.3.3 Configuring Logical Objects of the BTS on the SMT

This section describes how to configure logical objects of the BTS. The BTS logical object
configuration consists of the cell configuration, carrier binding, and activation of cell
configuration data.
Context
NOTE
The following part describes the configuration and binding of carriers based on one DRFU configured with
two carriers. The operations of the GRFUs, DRRUs, and GRRUs are the same.
Procedure
Step 1 Add a cell as follows: Click Site0, and double-click Site Configuration in the Function area.
The Site Configuration dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-10.
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Figure 6-10 Site Configuration dialog box (1)
Step 2 Click Site0, and then click Add Subobject. In the Object Attributes area, specify Object
No. and Object Name.
In the Object Operation area, Cell0 is added, as shown in Figure 6-11.
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Step 3 Bind the carrier as follows: Click Cell0, and select the TRX to be configured in the
Boardtype drop-down list box. Set the board type to DRFU, as shown in Figure 6-12.
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Step 4 Click Add Subobject. In the Object Attribute area, enter values in Object No., Object
Name, and channel No.. In the Object Operation area, Carrier0 is added, and the carrier is
bound to channel 0 of which Board No. is 0, as shown in Figure 6-13. Passage 0 is also called
passage A. The number of passages of a TRX equals the number of carriers configured for the
TRX.
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Step 5 Configure the second carrier as follows: Set Object Name to Carrier1, Board No. to 0, and
Pass No. to 1, as shown in Figure 6-14. DRFU 0 is configured with two carriers.
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NOTE
l The procedure for adding carriers for other TRXs is the same as adding carriers for the DRFU.
l A GRFU can be configured with six carriers. Therefore, there are six passages numbered from 0 to 5
for the same board. The GRRU can be configured with eight carriers. Therefore, there are eight passages
numbered from 0 to 7 for the same board.
l The GRRU has two tributaries, that is, tributary A and tributary B. Other TRXs have only one tributary.
Therefore, you can configure the carrier according to the configuration data.
l The SMT provides the self-check function. When an invalid value is specified, the User Error dialog
box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-15.
Figure 6-15 User Error dialog box
Step 6 Click Site0.

The Set button is available. Click Set. Configuring cell succeeded is available, as shown in
Figure 6-16.
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Step 7 Close the dialog box.

The configured cell is displayed in the navigation pane, as shown in Figure 6-17. The data is
configured but not activated. To activate the data, go to Step 8.
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Figure 6-17 Configured cell and channels
Step 8 Choose Site0 > Site Opstart > OK. The Site Opstart dialog box is displayed, as shown in
Figure 6-18.
If ...
Then...
The message Site Opstart successfully. is Click Close to perform the next step.
displayed
Site startup fails
1. Repeat Step 8. If the operation succeeds, go to

Step 9. If the operation still fails, go to 8.2.
2. Check whether there is any inconsistent data
configuration. If there is, modify the
inconsistent data configuration. If the data
configuration is correct, contact the BTS
technical support engineers for
troubleshooting.
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Figure 6-18 Site Opstart dialog box
Step 9 Choose Cell0 > Cell Opstart > OK. The Cell Opstart dialog box is displayed, as shown in
Figure 6-19.
If ...
Then...
The message Cell Opstart successfully. is displayed Click Close to perform the next step.
Cell startup fails
See step Step 8 for troubleshooting.
Figure 6-19 Cell Opstart dialog box
Step 10 The site configuration takes effect.

Step 11 Make the attributes of other TRXs take effect as follows: Choose BT0 > BT Opstart > OK.
The BT Opstart dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-20.
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If ...
Then...
The message BT Opstart successfully. is displayed Click Close to perform the next step.
BT startup fails
Figure 6-20 BT Opstart dialog box
Step 12 Choose RC0 > RC Attributes Management. Specify frequency in ARFCN, and click Set.
Getting RC attributes succeeded is displayed. Click Close.
Repeat Step 12 to set the frequencies of other TRXs. Figure 6-21 shows the RC Attributes
Management dialog box.
Figure 6-21 RC Attributes Management dialog box
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Step 13 Choose RC0 > RC Opstart > OK. The RC Opstart dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure
6-22.
If ...
Then...
The message RC Opstart successfully. is

displayed
Click Close. Repeat Step 13 to make the

frequency settings of other RCs take effect.
RC startup fails
Figure 6-22 RC Opstart successfully dialog box
Step 14 The SFP Port Inconsistency alarm is cleared. Since the transmission is unavailable, the
LAPD alarm persists, and the status of the GTMU is Abnormal,
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Figure 6-23 Board Management window
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6.4 Commissioning the BTS Services

This describes how to use an MS to test whether the BTS supports CS services and PS services.
Prerequisite
l
The transmission between the BSC and BTS, and between BSC and the LMT is normal.
The current software version and data configuration are correct.
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No alarm related to disruption of BTS services is reported on the LMT.
6.4.1 Testing the CS Services

This describes how to test the CS services by making test calls between two MSs or between an
MS and a PSTN phone.
6.4.2 Commissioning PS Services
This describes how to commission PS services by website browsing and file downloading
through an MS. A laptop is required to monitor the commissioning. You need to commission
only the BTS that is configured with the GPRS or EGPRS services.
6.4.1 Testing the CS Services

This describes how to test the CS services by making test calls between two MSs or between an
MS and a PSTN phone.
Prerequisite
l
Two test MSs which support GSM are registered with the HLR.
The logical cells to be checked are activated.
The BSC functions properly.
Procedure
Step 1 Power on one test MS, and check that the MS automatically searches for the GSM network.
If...
Then...
The testing MS fails to acquire the GSM Check that the test MS is configured with the SIM
network
card and the SIM card supports authentication
and encryption.
The test MS acquires the GSM network Go to Step 2.
Step 2 Conduct the call test as follows:
1.
Make a call from one MS to the other, and hook on after the conversation.
2.
Make a call from one MS to a PSTN phone, and hook on after the conversation.
3.
Make a call from a PSTN phone to one MS, and hook on after the conversation.
NOTE
l If time permits, it is recommended that one call test be conducted for each of the channels of all the
TRXs..
l It is recommended that each type of test calls be conducted for more than five times to ensure the results.
Step 3 Ensure that all calls are successful, the conversion is normal, and voice quality is clear.
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If...
Then...
Mobile-originated call fails
1. Check the LEDs and alarms. If an alarm is

generated on the BTS side, clear the alarm.
2. If an alarm is generated on the BSC side,
contact BSC technical support engineers to
handle it.
3. After the fault is rectified, go to Step 1 to test
the CS services for another time.
Mobile-originated call succeeds, and

mobile-terminated call fails
The data configuration on the BSC side is

improper. Contact BSC technical support
engineers for troubleshooting.
Step 4 Test short message service (SMS) as follows: Use two testing MSs to send SMS messages to
each other, and ensure that all the SMS messages are successfully sent and received.
Step 5 Repeat Step 2 to Step 4 to verify the CS services in other logical cells at the site.
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6.4.2 Commissioning PS Services

This describes how to commission PS services by website browsing and file downloading
through an MS. A laptop is required to monitor the commissioning. You need to commission
only the BTS that is configured with the GPRS or EGPRS services.
Prerequisite
l
One test MS that supports GSM and PS services is registered with the HLR.
The BTS cell to be checked is configured with the GPRS or EGPRS services.
The logical cell to be checked is activated.
The computer and the BSC work properly.
Procedure
Step 1 Activate the GPRS or EGPRS data service with the MS. Then, commission PS services through
multi-service testing. The PS service test involves sending multimedia message, browsing
websites, and downloading files.
Step 2 Check whether the MS can successfully send multimedia messages, browse webpages, and
download files.
If...
Then...
One out of the three PS service tests is

successful
The hardware on the BTS side meets the

requirements for PS services.
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If...
Then...
All the three PS service tests fail
Check whether the test MS works properly, for

example, the test MS is configured with the SIM
card or the SIM card supports authentication and
encryption.
Step 3 Repeat Step 1 to Step 2 to test PS services in other cells under the BTS.
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6.5 Performing the Loopback Test

This section describes how to perform the loopback test. The loopback test is optional. Before
testing CS and PS services, you must perform the loopback test to check the transmission links
of the signaling channels and traffic channels in the BTS. Loopback tests are classified into the
TRX loopback test, the channel loopback test, and the E1 loopback test on the GTMU and UTRP.
Prerequisite
l
The software version and data configuration on the LMT are correct.
No alarm that affects BTS services is reported.
6.5.1 Performing the TRX Loopback Test

This section describes how to perform the TRX loopback test. Before testing CS and PS services,
you must check that the transmission links of the signaling channels in the BTS are normal.
6.5.2 Performing the Channel Loopback Test
This section describes how to perform the channel loopback test. Before testing CS and PS
services, you must check that the transmission links of the traffic channels in the BTS are
functional.
6.5.1 Performing the TRX Loopback Test

This section describes how to perform the TRX loopback test. Before testing CS and PS services,
you must check that the transmission links of the signaling channels in the BTS are normal.
Context
The BIU loopback test is performed to test the link transmission of the TRX timeslots on the
data bus in the BTS.
Procedure
Step 1 Enter STR BTSTST in the Command Input box, and then press Enter.
Step 2 Set Test Mode to TRXLOOPBACK(TRX Loopback Test), BT Test Type to BIULOOP
(BIU Loopback Test), and then set TRX ID and Duration Second based on actual conditions,
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Figure 6-24 TRX Loopback Test dialog box
Step 3 Click Exec to conduct the test. The result is displayed on the Common Maintenance tab page,
Figure 6-25 Loopback test result
If ...
Then ...
RETCODE = 0 is displayed in the test result The signaling channel is normal.

RETCODE = 0 is not displayed in the test
result
The BBU or RXU is faulty, or the links of the

BBU or RXU are faulty. Then, check the
transmission of the links or replace the BBU
or RXU to clear the fault.
Step 4 Repeat steps Step 1 through Step 3 to perform the loopback test on other TRXs of the BTS.
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6.5.2 Performing the Channel Loopback Test

This section describes how to perform the channel loopback test. Before testing CS and PS
services, you must check that the transmission links of the traffic channels in the BTS are
functional.
Context
The BIU loopback test is performed to test the link transmission of the TRX timeslots on the
data bus in the BTS.
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Procedure
Step 1 Enter STR BTSTST in the Command Input box, and then press Enter.
Step 2 Set Test Mode to CHLLOOPBACK(Channel Loopback Test), Channel Test Type to
BIULOOP, and then set TRX ID and Channel No. based on actual conditions,
Figure 6-26 Channel Loopback Test dialog box
Step 3 Click Exec to conduct the test. The result is displayed on the Common Maintenance tab page,
Figure 6-27 Loopback test result
If ...
Then ...
RETCODE = 0 is displayed in the test result The traffic channel is normal.

RETCODE = 0 is not displayed in the test
result
The BBU or RXU is faulty, or the links of the

BBU or RXU are faulty. Then, check the
transmission of the links or replace the BBU
or RXU to clear the fault.
Step 4 Repeat steps Step 1 through Step 3 to perform the loopback test on other channels of the BTS.
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6.6 Checking the DIP Switch Settings of Boards

This section describes how to check the DIP switch settings of boards. You can perform this
task by checking the attribute values corresponding to the DIP switches through the LMT based
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Prerequisite
l
The BTS is in TDM transmission mode.
Procedure
Step 1 Query the information about the GTMU or UTRP (if configured). Log in to the Web LMT. Click
Device Maintenance. On the displayed Device Maintenance tab page, select the target site.
On the displayed BTS Device Panel tab page, right-click GTMU or UTRP (if configured), and
then choose Query Board Information from the shortcut menu. The Query Board
Information dialog box is displayed.
Step 2 Click the Running Parameters tab, and then click Query. The running information about the
board is displayed.
Step 3 Check whether the values of E1/T1 Capability and Impedance Capability are consistent with
the actual situations, as shown in Figure 6-28 and Figure 6-29.
l
If the parameter values are consistent with the actual situations, end this task.
If the parameter values are not consistent with the actual situations, change the settings of
the DIP switches on the BTS side by referring to the corresponding BTS installation guide.
Figure 6-28 Running Parameters tab page of the GTMU
Figure 6-29 Running Parameters tab page of the UTRP
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6.7 Checking the Transmission Between the BBU and the

BSC on the BTS Side
This section describes how to check the status of the LEDs on the panels of the GTMU and
UTRP (if the UTRP is installed) and how to check the connections of the E1 cable and E1 surge
protection transfer cable to ensure that the BBU properly communicates with the BSC.
Prerequisite
l
The BBU is properly connected to the BSC through an E1/T1 cable.
The BBU and the BSC are successfully powered on.
Context
Distinguish the TX and RX of the E1/TI physical connection according to the following tables:
l
E1 coaxial cable, see Table 6-3.
E1 twisted pair cable, see Table 6-4.
Table 6-3 Pin assignment for the wires of the 75-ohm E1 coaxial cable
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Pins of the DB26

Male Connector
Wire Type
Coaxial Series No.
Cable Label
X1.1
Tip
RX1+
X1.2
Ring
X1.3
Tip
X1.4
Ring
X1.5
Tip
X1.6
Ring
X1.7
Tip
X1.8
Ring
X1.19
Tip
X1.20
Ring
X1.21
Tip
X1.22
Ring
X1.23
Tip
X1.24
Ring
X1.25
Tip
X1.26
Ring
RX13
RX2+
RX2-
RX3+
RX3-
RX4+
RX4-
TX1+
TX1-
TX2+
TX2-
TX3+
TX3-

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Table 6-4 Pin assignment for the wires of the 120-ohm E1 twisted pair cable
Pins of the DB26
Male Connector
Wire Color
Wire Type
Cable Labels
X.1
Blue
Twisted pair cable
RX1+
X.2
White
X.3
Orange
X.4
White
X.5
Green
X.6
White
X.7
Brown
X.8
White
X.19
Gray
X.20
White
X.21
Blue
X.22
Red
X.23
Orange
X.24
Red
X.25
Green
X.26
Red
RX1Twisted pair cable
RX2+
RX2-
Twisted pair cable
RX3+
RX3-
Twisted pair cable
RX4+
RX4-
Twisted pair cable
TX1+
TX1-
Twisted pair cable
TX2+
TX2-
Twisted pair cable
TX3+
TX3-
Twisted pair cable
TX4+
TX4-
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the UTRP is installed. If it is installed, perform the check based on the following
table. If it is not installed, go to Step 2.
If ...
Then ...
The RUN LED is oN for 1s and off for 1s The board properly works according to the
and the ALM LED is off.
configuration. Then, go to Step 2.
The RUN LED is on for 0.125s and off
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If ...
Then ...
The RUN and ALM LED are in other

states.
The E1/T1 link is faulty. Go to Step 4.
Step 2 Check whether the settings of DIP switch meet the field requirements. if not, modify the settings
of DIP switch as required.
Step 3 Check the status of the LEDs LIU0 to LIU3 on the panel of the GTMU in the BBU. The LEDs
LIU0 to LIU3 correspond to links 1 to 4 of the E1/T1 cable respectively. Each link has one TX
line and one RX line.
If ...
Then ...
The LED is OFF
The E1/T1 link is normal. End this task.
The LED is on or on for 0.125s and off for 0.125s. The E1/T1 link is faulty. Go to Step 4.
NOTE
You need to check the status of only the LIU LED corresponding to the E1/T1 link in use. The LIU LEDs
corresponding to the unused E1/T1 links are on.
l For the BBUs that are not connected in cascading mode, if the LIU LED for the E1/T1 link is off, the
communication between the BBU and the BSC is normal. If the LIU LED is on, the communication
is abnormal.
l For the BBUs that are connected in cascading mode, if the LIU LEDs on the E1 ports corresponding
to level 1 BBU and level 2 BBU are off, the communication is normal. If multiple BBUs are connected
in cascading mode, check the LEDs of the corresponding links.
l If the BBU and the BSC form a ring, check the LIU LEDs corresponding to the links in the ring. To
check the inter-BBU connections, check the corresponding LEDs of the cascaded BBUs.
Step 4 Check the connections and connectors at both ends of the cables. If a connector is damaged,
replace it.
If ...
Then ...
The UELP is configured
l Check the connection between the E1/T1 cable and

the OUTSIDE port on the panel of the UELP.
l Check the connection between the E1 surge
protection transfer cable and the INSIDE port on the
panel of the UELP.
l Check the connection between the E1 surge
protection transfer cable and the E1/T1 port on the
panel of the GTMU.
The UELP is not configured
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Step 5 At the DDF on the BTS side, check whether the connectors of the E1/T1 link on which the
communication is abnormal are properly soldered. Poor jointing may cause poor E1/T1
connection.
Step 6 Perform a physical loopback test on the E1/T1 cable where the communication is abnormal.
Check whether the transmission of the E1/T1 cable is normal on the BTS side.
1.
For a pair of E1s/T1s connecting the BTS and BSC through the DDF, port A is connected
to port C, and port B is connected to port D. In the loopback test, disconnect port A from
port C, and port B from port D, and then connect port A to port B, as shown in Figure
6-30. In this way, the TX end and RX end of the E1/T1 cable are connected and the physical
loopback is formed on the BTS side.
Figure 6-30 Physical loopback of the E1/T1 cable at the DDF
2.
3.
Check the status of the LIU LEDs on the panel of the GTMU.
If ...
Then ...
The LEDs are off.
The E1/T1 connections are normal on the

BTS side. The problem may be the abnormal
connection between the BTS and the BSC or
the abnormal connection on the BSC side.
In this case, end the check, and contact the
technical support engineer on the BSC side
to clear the fault.
The LEDs are on or on for 0.125s and off

for 0.125s
The cable connections on the BTS side are

abnormal. Clear the fault on the BTS side.
Set the E1s/T1s at the DDF on the BTS side from physical loopback to normal connection.
Ensure that the connections are sound.
Step 7 Check the E1/T1 connections at the DDF. Ensure that the TX and RX ends of the E1 cables are
connected properly.See Context to distinguish the TX and RX of the E1/T1 connections.
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6.8 Checking the Transmission Between Cascaded TRXs

This section describes how to check the transmission between cascaded TRXs on site. The
following description is based on three levels of cascaded TRXs.
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Prerequisite
The physical connection between cascaded TRXs on the BTS side is complete.
Procedure
Step 1 In the Device Maintenance window, select the target BTS from the left pane. On the BTS Device
Panel tab page, check whether the three cascaded TRXs are green, as shown in Figure 6-31.
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If the TRXs are green, the TRXs are functional. End this task.
If the TRXs are in other colors, go to step Step 2.
Step 2 If both the level 2 TRX and the level 3 TRX on the panel are red, the link between the level 1
TRX and the level 2 TRX is faulty. The system reports the SFP Port Inconsistency alarm.
Check the transmission between the TRXs on the BTS side, or clear the alarm according to the
BBSC6900 GSM Alarm Reference.
Step 3 If the level 3 TRX on the panel is red, the link between the level 2 TRX and the level 3 TRX is
faulty. The system reports the SFP Port Inconsistency alarm. Check the transmission between
the TRXs on the BTS side, or clear the alarm according to the BBSC6900 GSM Alarm
Reference.
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6.9 Checking RF Units in Ring Topology

This section describes how to check RF units in ring topology on site. The following description
is based on level 3 of RF units in ring topology.
Prerequisite
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Context
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Figure 6-32 shows the connection between RF units in ring topology. A, B, C, and D
indicate the positions where the link may be broken during the ring topology transmission.
Figure 6-32 Connection between RF units in ring topology
DRFU
DRFU
R x 1 in
R x1 out
DRFU
R x 1 in
AN T1
R x1 out
AN T1
R x 1 in
R x 2 in
R x 2 in
R x2 out
C P R I_ 0
R x1 out
AN T1
R x 2 in
R x2 out
C P R I_ 0
C P R I_ 1
RST
R x2 out
C P R I_ 1
AN T2
RST
AN T2
C P R I_ 0
RUN
A LM
RUN
A LM
ACT
V SW R
ACT
V SW R
CP RL0
C PR L 1
CP RL0
C PR L 1
C P R I_ 1
RST
PW R
PW R
RUN
A LM
ACT
V SW R
CP RL0
C PR L 1
AN T2
PW R
RFU0
BBU
RFU1
RFU2
The GTMU reports SFP Port Inconsistency Alarm when the RF units are connected
physically in ring topology but the ring topology is not configured on the LMT, or when
the ring topology is configured on the LMT but the RF units are not connected physically
in ring topology.
CAUTION
Do not set breakpoints on the LMT when the RF units are cascaded through the SFP high-speed
cable. Check RF units in ring topology by connecting and disconnecting the cable between
cascaded RF units directly. Otherwise, the board may be seriously damaged.
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the ring topology of RF units is configured on the LMT.
If ...
Then ...
The ring topology is configured
Go to Step 2.
The ring topology is not configured Configure the ring topology. For details, see the
BSC6900 GSM Initial Configuration Guide.
Step 2 Change the ring topology test into the cascaded RF unit test. The purpose of the cascaded RF
unit test is to simulate the scenario where hardware faults occur on the transmission link by
setting breakpoints on the LMT. In this way, you can check whether RF units automatically
switch to the chain topology and whether the related alarm is reported.
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Figure 6-33 Setting breakpoints
2.
Return to the Device Maintenance tab page. The level 3 RF unit is disconnected. On the
BTS Device Panel tab page, the level 3 RF unit becomes red, which indicates that the RF
unit is faulty.
3.
Split the RXU chain. Run SET BTSRXUCHAIN on the MML interface of the BSC tab
page to split the RXU chain, as shown in Figure 6-34.
Figure 6-34 Splitting the RXU chain
4.
Return to the Device Maintenance tab page. The GTMU reports the SFP Port
Inconsistency Alarm.
Step 3 Change the cascaded RF unit test into the ring topology test. The purpose of the ring topology
test is to simulate the scenario where the hardware faults are cleared on the transmission link by
removing breakpoints on the LMT. In this way, you can check whether the RF units
automatically switch to the ring topology and whether the related alarm is automatically cleared.
1.
Combine the RXU chain. Run SET BTSBREAKPOINT on the MML interface of the
BSC tab page to combine the RXU chain, as shown in Figure 6-35.
Figure 6-35 Combining the RXU chain
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2.
Return to the Device Maintenance tab page. SFP Port Inconsistency Alarm is cleared.
The level 3 RF unit, however, is still disconnected due to the breakpoint. Therefore, TRX
Communication Alarm is reported.
3.
Remove the breakpoint. Run SET BTSBREAKPOINT on the MML interface of the
BSC tab page to remove the breakpoint, as shown in Figure 6-36.
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Figure 6-36 Setting breakpoints
4.
Return to the Device Maintenance tab page. All the alarms are cleared, and all the boards
are in the normal status.
NOTE
If the RXU status remains faulty and the TRX Communication Alarm persists after step Step 3.3
is performed, wait for one to two minutes, and the TRX Communication Alarm will be cleared and
the RXU status will become normal.
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About This Chapter

This describes the fault symptoms and cause analysis in the BTS commissioning.
7.1 Engineering Alarms of the BTS
This section describes the fault symptoms, cause analysis, handling suggestions, and subsequent
handling of the engineering alarms of the BTS.
7.2 What Should I Do When a Failure Message Is Displayed During the Import of the GBTS
Deployment List?
This section describes the problem that the GBTS deployment list fails to be imported during
the creation of a GBTS commissioning task and also provides the solution to this problem.
7.3 What Should I Do When an Error Message Is Displayed During the GBTS Fault Diagnosis?
This section describes what you should do when an error message is displayed during the GBTS
fault diagnosis. When you start the automatic fault diagnosis or obtain the diagnosis report during
GBTS commissioning, the system displays error messages in case of errors. In this case, you
refer to this part to obtain the causes of the errors and suggestions for handling the errors.
7.4 Failed Communication Between the SMT and the BTS
This describes the symptom of the communication failure between the SMT and the BTS, and
analyzes the cause of the failed communication. It also provides the fault handling suggestions.
7.5 Faulty E1 Link
This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of the faulty E1 link. It also provides
the fault handling suggestions.
7.6 Failure of an MS to Search the Network
This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of the failure of an MS to search the
network.
7.7 Service Dialing Failure
This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of the service dialing failure. It also
provides the fault handling suggestions.
7.8 Low GPRS Data Transmission Rate
This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of low GPRS data transmission rate.
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7.1 Engineering Alarms of the BTS

This section describes the fault symptoms, cause analysis, handling suggestions, and subsequent
handling of the engineering alarms of the BTS.
Fault Symptoms
During the commissioning of NEs on the network, a large number of alarms with high severity
levels are reported, such as the alarms related to resetting, switchover, and disruption of
communication links.
Cause Analysis
During the commissioning of NEs on the network, a large number of alarms are reported on
certain NEs because of engineering operations. These alarms are cleared automatically after the
engineering operations are complete. To ensure network monitoring and improve network OM
efficiency, Huawei provides the engineering alarm filtering function to manage the alarms.
Handling Suggestions
1.
Log in to the M2000, and then choose Monitor > Alarm Setting > Maintenance Mode
Alarm Filter.
2.
In the Maintenance Mode Alarm dialog box, click Setting.
3.
In the Set Maintenance Mode Alarm Filter dialog box, select the NEs to be set, as shown
in Figure 7-1.
(1) Select the NEs on the navigation tree in the left pane.
(2) Set Start Time and End Time according to the actual conditions at the site.
(3) Select the status of NEs in the Device Status box.
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Figure 7-1 Set Site Maintenance Mode Alarm Filter window
4.
Click OK. The Set Data Comparison dialog box is displayed. You can query the status
of the current NEs and comparison information about the parameters that are set. In this
case, you can determine whether to change the status of the current NEs.
Subsequent Handling
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After the setting is complete, all the alarms and events between Start Time and End
Time are not displayed on the M2000 alarm list and event log list by default. You can query
the alarms and events of NEs in special states by setting advanced filtering conditions. For
details, see the M2000 Operator Guide.
If you need to end the engineering status of NEs, select Normal in the Device Status box.
7.2 What Should I Do When a Failure Message Is Displayed

During the Import of the GBTS Deployment List?
This section describes the problem that the GBTS deployment list fails to be imported during
the creation of a GBTS commissioning task and also provides the solution to this problem.
Symptom
The GBTS deployment list fails to be imported. On the GBTS List tab page of the GBTS Auto
Deployment window, an error message is displayed. For details about error symptoms and
possible causes, see Table 7-1.
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Possible Causes
Table 7-1 Error symptoms and possible causes
Symptom
Possible Cause
The GBSC managing the GBTS

to be commissioned does not
exist in the M2000 system.
The GBSC managing the GBTS to be commissioned is

not connected to the M2000 yet.
The GBTS to be commissioned

does not exist in the M2000
system.
The GBTS to be commissioned is not configured initially

on the GBSC, and thus the M2000 fails to detect this
GBTS.
The GBTS to be imported

already exists in the M2000
system.
l Duplicate GBTS information exists in the GBTS

deployment list, and thus only the first piece of GBTS
information is imported to the M2000 successfully.
l A commissioning task of this GBTS already exists in
the M2000 system.
A parameter of the GBTS is null

in the GBTS deployment list.
A mandatory parameter of the GBTS is null in the GBTS

deployment list.
A parameter value of the GBTS

is invalid in the GBTS
deployment list.
A parameter value of the GBTS is invalid in the GBTS

deployment list.
The format of the imported file

is incorrect.
The GBTS deployment list is modified manually, and a

mandatory parameter is not displayed in the list.
The current user has no

operation rights on the GBTS to
be commissioned.
The current user has no operation rights on the GBTS to

be commissioned.
The current user has no rights

to enable the GBTS autodeployment function.
The current user has no rights to enable the GBTS autodeployment function. That is, the user has no rights to
enable the M2000 to automatically commission a GBTS.
Procedure
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The GBSC managing the GBTS to be commissioned does not exist in the M2000 system.
1.
Check and ensure that the GBSC hardware is installed and commissioned and the
logical GBTS is configured according to the displayed information.
2.
Create the GBSC on the M2000.

For details about how to create a GBSC on the M2000, see Creating a Physical NE.
3.
Import the GBTS deployment list again.
The GBTS to be commissioned does not exist in the M2000 system.

1.
Configure the logical GBTS on the GBSC according to the displayed GBSC name.
For details about how to configure a logical GBTS, see the initial configuration guide
of the GBSC managing the GBTS.
2.
In the topology view, locate the GBSC managing the GBTS according to the GBSC
name.
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For details about how to locate an NE in the topology view, see Searching for Topology
Objects.
3.
Wait for the M2000 to automatically synchronize configuration data.

Automatic synchronization is performed periodically. You can view the
synchronization progress in the topology view. You can also perform a manual
synchronization to synchronize configuration data in advance according to the actual
requirement. For details about how to manually synchronize configuration data, see
4.
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The GBTS to be imported already exists in the M2000 system.

1.
Check whether the imported GBTS parameters on the M2000 meet the actual
requirements. If the requirements are met, you need not perform any operation.
Otherwise, perform Step 2.
2.
Delete the imported commissioning tasks of the GBTS from the M2000.
3.
Delete the deployment information about the other GBTSs from the GBTS
deployment list to ensure that the deployment information about this GBTS is correct.
If the deployment information about other GBTSs are not deleted and you import the
modified deployment list to the M2000, a large number of error messages are
displayed, indicating that duplicate GBTS information exists. This problem occurs
because the deployment information about all GBTSs except the GBTSs where errors
occur is already imported to the M2000.
4.
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A parameter of the GBTS is null in the GBTS deployment list.

1.
2.
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A parameter value of the GBTS is invalid in the GBTS deployment list.

1.
2.
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The format of the imported file is incorrect.

1.
Prepare the GBTS deployment list again. For details, see 3.2 Preparing for GBTS
Commissioning.
The current user has no operation rights on the GBTS to be commissioned.

1.
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The current user has no rights to enable the GBTS auto-deployment function.
1.
Ask administrators to assign relevant operation rights to the current user. The rights
name is GBTS Auto Deployment. The rights type is Network Management
Application.
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7.3 What Should I Do When an Error Message Is Displayed

During the GBTS Fault Diagnosis?
This section describes what you should do when an error message is displayed during the GBTS
fault diagnosis. When you start the automatic fault diagnosis or obtain the diagnosis report during
GBTS commissioning, the system displays error messages in case of errors. In this case, you
refer to this part to obtain the causes of the errors and suggestions for handling the errors.
Symptom
You have started the fault diagnosis during commissioning, but the diagnosis task fails to be
completed normally, and an error message is displayed. For details about error symptoms and
possible causes, see Table 7-2.
Possible Causes
Table 7-2 Error symptoms and possible causes
Symptom
Possible Cause
The failure of issuing MML

The GBTS is abnormal or the command execution times
commands causes the diagnosis out.
failure.
The diagnosis script does not
exist, this causing the diagnosis
failure.
The specified diagnosis script is unavailable on the

mediation, and thus the diagnosis cannot be performed.
The disconnection of the OM

channel causes the failure to
start the diagnosis.
The connection between the GBSC managing a certain

GBTS and the M2000 is disrupted, and thus the diagnosis
cannot be started.
The disconnection of the OM

channel causes diagnosis
exceptions.
The connection between the GBSC managing a certain

GBTS and the M2000 is disrupted, and thus the diagnosis
task fails during execution.
The diagnosis report cannot be

obtained.
Multiple diagnosis tasks are created for one object. The

M2000, however, saves only the report of the latest
diagnosis task. As a result, the reports of the earlier
diagnosis tasks cannot be obtained.
Procedure
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1.
Locate and rectify the fault based on MML command results.
2.
Create a fault diagnosis task again.
The diagnosis script does not exist, this causing the diagnosis failure.
1.
Contact Huawei technical engineers for assistance.Please contact the Motorola

CNRC.
The disconnection of the OM channel causes the failure to start the diagnosis.
1.
Restore the connection between the GBSC and the M2000.

If the connection between the GBSC and the M2000 is disrupted, a disconnection
alarm is generated. In this case, you need to handle the alarm by referring to the Help
corresponding to the alarm.
2.
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Create a fault diagnosis task again.
The disconnection of the OM channel causes diagnosis exceptions.

1.
Create a fault diagnosis task again after restoring the connection between the GBSC
and the M2000.
If the connection between the GBSC and the M2000 is disrupted, a disconnection
alarm is generated. In this case, you need to handle the alarm by referring to the Help
corresponding to the alarm.
The diagnosis report cannot be obtained.

1.
You need not perform any operation.

Multiple diagnosis tasks are created for one object. The M2000, however, saves only
the report of the latest diagnosis task. As a result, the reports of the earlier diagnosis
tasks cannot be obtained.
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7.4 Failed Communication Between the SMT and the BTS

This describes the symptom of the communication failure between the SMT and the BTS, and
analyzes the cause of the failed communication. It also provides the fault handling suggestions.
Fault Symptom
Log in to the BTS on the SMT fails. The result of running the ping commands shows that the
connection between the SMT PC and the BTS cannot be established.
Cause Analysis and Handling Suggestions

Table 7-3 lists the possible causes and related suggestions to handle the fault.
Table 7-3 Possible causes and handling suggestions for failed communication between the SMT
and the BTS
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Handling Suggestion
The Ethernet cable is faulty.
Check the connection of the Ethernet cable.

Check whether the RJ45 connectors on both
ends are functional. If the RJ45 connector is
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Fault Cause
Handling Suggestion
The IP address of the SMT PC is incorrect.
Check whether the IP address of the SMT PC

is on the same network segment as that of the
board.
7.5 Faulty E1 Link

This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of the faulty E1 link. It also provides
the fault handling suggestions.
Fault Symptom
Alarms related to the E1/T1 link are reported, or the upper link is faulty.
Analysis
When the E1 links are faulty, the cause may be one of the following:
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The physical connection of cable is faulty.
The crossed pair connection exists.
The BER in transmission is high.
Handling Suggestion
1.
Check the connections and connectors at both ends of the E1 link. Ensure that the
connections are reliable and the connectors are functional.
2.
Check for the crossed pair connection on the LMT.
3.
Perform a physical loopback test to check whether the transmission of the E1 cable is normal
on the BTS side.
4.
Check the transmission channels to ensure that all the transmission channels are available.
Example One: Detection of Crossed Pair Connection

NOTE
The detection method in this example is applicable to check for the improper E1 connection between the
BTS and the BSC or the improper E1 connection on the BSC side. This detection method also can be used
to check the improper T1 connection.
The crossed pair connection refers to the incorrect RX and TX connections between two pairs
of E1 cables, as shown in Figure 7-2.
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Figure 7-2 Crossed pair connection
E1 A
E1 B
RX
TX
TX
RX
TX
RX
RX
TX
E1 A
E1 B
Perform the loopback method on the BSC side to check for crossed pair connection. Perform
different steps according to different E1 connection modes.
NOTE
Loopback test: Set the port on the BTS side to the physical loopback mode. Send the test data, which carries
the E1 port number, to the TX end of the E1 from the BSC side. After the loopback, check whether the
received port information is the same as the transmitted one. If yes, you can infer that the E1 cable is
correctly connected. If not, you can infer that the crossed pair connection occurs.
E1 link between the BTS and the BSC (1): BTSDDF on the BTS sideDDF on the BSC
sideBSC, as shown in Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3 E1 link between the BTS and the BSC (1)
E1/T1
A0
C0
E1/T1
1.
A1
C1
E1/T1
B0
BTS
E1/T1
D0
DDF0
E1/T1
E1/T1
B1
D1
DDF1
BSC
Check for the crossed pair connection on the E1 cable between the DDF on the BSC
side and the BSC.
(1) Perform a physical loopback on each E1 cable at the DDF subrack of the BSC,
as shown in Figure 7-3. Connect port C1 and port D1
(2) Run CHK E1T1CRS to query the results. If the results of all the ports are NOT
CROSS, you can infer that the E1 cable is correctly connected on the BSC side.
If the results are CROSS EXIST, correctly connect the E1 cable to this port.
(3) Restore the E1 connections between the BSC and the DDR. That is, connect port
C1 to port A1 and connect port D1 to port B1.
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2.
Check for the crossed pair connection on the E1 cable at the DDF subrack of the BSC.
That is, connect port A1 and port B1. The detection method is similar to that in 1.
3.
Check for the crossed pair connection on the E1 cable between the DDF subrack of
the BTS and the DDF subrack of the BSC. That is, the connection between port C0
and port D0. The detection method is similar to that in 1.
4.
Check for the crossed pair connection on the E1 cable at the DDF subrack of the BTS.
That is, the connection between port A0 and port B0. The detection method is similar
to that in 1.
E1 link between the BTS and the BSC (2): BTSDDF on the BSC sideBSC, as shown
in Figure 7-4.
Figure 7-4 E1 link between the BTS and the BSC (2)
E1/T1
E1/T1
E1/T1
B
BTS
1.
E1/T1
D
DDF
BSC
Check for the crossed pair connection on the E1 cable between the DDF subrack of
the BSC and the BSC.
(1) Perform a physical loopback on each E1 cable at the DDF subrack of the BSC,
as shown in Figure 7-3. Connect port C and port D.
(2) Run CHK E1T1CRS to query the results. If the results of all the ports are NOT
CROSS, you can infer that the E1 cable is correctly connected on the BSC side.
If the results are CROSS EXIST, correctly connect the E1 cable to this port.
(3) Restore the E1 connections between the BSC and the DDR subrack. That is,
connect port C to port A, and connect port D to port B.
2.
Check for the crossed pair connection on the E1 cable at the DDF subrack of the BSC.
That is, connect port A and port B. For details, see 1.
Example Two: Check for UELP Faults Through Physical Loopback Test
NOTE
The physical loopback test in this example is applicable to check for the improper E1 connection on the
BTS side.
1.
Ensure that the E1/T1 cable is securely connected to the OUTSIDE port on the UELP, and
that the connectors are in working condition. If the connector is damaged, replace it.
2.
Ensure that the E1 transfer cable is securely connected to the INSIDE port on the UELP
and the E1/T1 port on the GTMU, and that the connectors are in sound condition. If the
connector is damaged, replace it.
3.
Perform the physical loopback test and troubleshoot the fault in the UELP.
(1) Perform a physical loopback on the BTS side. In general, for a pair of E1s/T1s
connecting the BTS and BSC through the DDF, port A0 is connected to port C0, and
port B0 is connected to port D0. In the loopback test, disconnect port A0 from port
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C0, and port B0 from port D0, and then connect port A0 to port B0, as shown in Figure
7-5. In this way, the physical loopback is formed on the BTS side.
Figure 7-5 Physical loopback of E1/T1 on the BTS side
E1/T1
A0
C0
E1/T1
A1
C1
D0
B1
DDF0
E1/T1
E1/T1
E1/T1
B0
BTS
E1/T1
D1
DDF1
BSC
(2) You need check the state of the LIU LEDs corresponding to the E1/T1 in use, as
shown in Table 7-4.
Table 7-4 Meaning of the state of the LIU LEDs (UELP used)
If...
Then...
The LEDs are OFF
The cable connections on the BTS side

are operational. The fault of the UELP
is cleared. The testing task on the BTS
side is complete.
The LEDs are ON, or ON for 0.125s

and OFF for 0.125s
The cable connections on the BTS side

are faulty. Clear the fault of the UELP.
(3) Disconnect the E1 transfer cable and the E1/T1 cable. Then, directly connect the E1/
T1 cable to the E1/T1 port on the GTMU.
(4) When the UELP is not used, determine whether the E1/T1 link is normal based on the
state of the LIU LEDs on the GTMU panel, as listed in Table 7-5.
Table 7-5 Meaning of the state of the LIU LEDs (UELP not used)
If...
Then...
The LEDs are OFF
The UELP is faulty.

a. Check whether the connection
between the UELP and the
backplane of the BBU is reliable.
b. Replace the UELP.
The LEDs are ON or ON for 0.125s and

OFF for 0.125s
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(5) Reconnect the E1/T1 cable to the OUTSIDE port on the UELP and ensure that the
connection is proper.
(6) Reconnect the E1/T1 cable to the INSIDE port on the UELP and the E1/T1 port on
the GTMU, and ensure that the connection is proper.
CAUTION
After the physical loopback test, set the E1/T1 at the DDF on the BTS side from physical
loopback to normal connection. Ensure that the connections are correct.
7.6 Failure of an MS to Search the Network

This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of the failure of an MS to search the
network.
Fault Symptom
An MS fails to find the network.
Cause Analysis
The possible causes are as follows:
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Cell parameters such as CGI, BCCH, TA, and BSIC are improperly configured.
The MS does not support the frequency band of this base station.
The downlink signals are weak. Therefore, the MS is unable to locate the cell.
The downlink interference is strong. The MS is unable to locate the cell or receive the
correct downlink system information.
The cell radius is small.

NOTE
When the MS fails to find the network, pay attention to the output power of the local cell and the radio
network coverage.
7.7 Service Dialing Failure

This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of the service dialing failure. It also
provides the fault handling suggestions.
Fault Symptom
Service dialing failure may occur in either of the following cases:
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Cause Analysis and Handling Suggestion

Table 7-6 lists the possible causes and related suggestions.
Table 7-6 Possible causes and handling suggestions for service dialing failure
Cause of the Fault
Handling Suggestion
The MS is faulty.
Replace the MS with a new one.
The CS domain or the PS domain on the CN side is not

ready.
Keep the CS domain and the PS

domain ready.
7.8 Low GPRS Data Transmission Rate

This describes the fault symptom and analyzes the cause of low GPRS data transmission rate.
Fault Symptom
During the service test, the following problems may occur: low GPRS data rate in the PS domain
of the newly added BTS, or a high BER on the Abis interface.
Cause Analysis
The possible causes are as follows:
l
The E1 cable is not properly grounded. You can enable the grounding status of the E1 cable
by setting the DIP switch SW2 on the GTMU. Table 7-7 describes the DIP switch SW2.
Table 7-7 Description of the DIP switch SW2 on the GTMU
Setting of DIP Bit
Description
ON
ON
ON
ON
The E1 cable is grounded.
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
The E1 cable is not grounded.
If...
Then...
Only one end of the E1 cable is grounded,
The E1 cable is grounded properly.
Both ends of the E1 cable are grounded,
The E1 cable is not grounded properly.
The data configuration negotiated between the BSC and the BTS is not consistent.
The cell signals are weak.
The MS capability is limited.
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Commissioning Record Data Sheet
This describes the data sheet that is used to record the process and result of the BTS
commissioning.
Table 8-1 Data sheet for BTS commissioning
Site Name
BTS Model
Commissioning Time
Commissioning Engineer
Scenario
Transmission available scenario Transmission

unavailable scenario
Commissioning Result
Successful Failed
Commissioning Item
Commissioning Preparation Phase
Conclusion
Handling
Exceptional
Case
The resources
required for
commissioning are
available.
The commissioning
requirements are met.
Commissioning
Phase
Transmission
Unavailable
Phase
You have logged in to

the BTS through the
SMT.
The BTS board and
logical objects are
available.
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The current software

version is correct.
The transmission
between the BBU and
the RXU is normal.
No other alarms are
reported except the
alarms related to the
transmission.
The hardware
connections are
correct.
Site management
rights are released.
The transmission between the BBU and
the BSC is available.
Transmission
Available Phase
(on the LMT)
The transmission
between the BBU and
the RXU and the
transmission between
the BBU and the BSC
is normal.
The transmission
between cascaded
BTSs is normal.
The transmission
between BTSs in ring
topology is normal.
The board
configuration is
correct and the boards
are in normal
operation.
The current software
version is correct.
The hardware
installation and the
data configuration are
consistent with each
other.
No alarms related to
the BTS are reported.
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The CS service test is

successful.
The PS service test is
successful.
The environment
monitoring alarm is
reported normally.
Optional
Commissioning
Task
The VSWR is correct.

Record the value of
the VSWR.
The output power of
the TRX is normal.
Record the value of
the output power per
carrier.
The antenna system is
properly connected.
The result of the
carrier loopback test is
normal.
The result of the
channel loopback test
is normal.
The DIP switch
settings are correct.
Commissioning
Result
Unsolved Problems
Impact
Unsolved Problems After

Commissioning
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9 Communication Port Used by the GBTS
Communication Port Used by the GBTS

Table 9-1 lists the communication port used by the GBTS
Table 9-1 The Communication Port Used by GBTS
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Protocol
Side
A
Side A Ports
(Listening)
Side
B
Side B
Ports
(Launch
)
Service
Authentication
TCP
GBT
S
700
SMT
1024-655
35
It will be
used by
SMT for
local
maintenan
ce before
GBTS
connects to
the
network

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6.3.1 Obtaining the Site Management