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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE

System Commissioning Guide Contents

Issue 02 (2006-10-10) Huawei Technologies Proprietary i

Contents

1 Commissioning Preparations ..................................................................................................1-1

1.1 BTS Equipment.............................................................................................................................................1-2

1.2 Tools for Commissioning ..............................................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Personnel.......................................................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Site Information ............................................................................................................................................1-2

1.5 Data Configuration Files ...............................................................................................................................1-3

2 Commissioning Modes.............................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Local Commissioning ...................................................................................................................................2-2

2.1.1 Local Commissioning in Telnet Mode .................................................................................................2-2

2.1.2 Reverse Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................2-2

2.1.3 Local Commissioning Tasks ................................................................................................................2-2

2.2 Remote Commissioning ................................................................................................................................2-2

2.2.1 Remote Commissiong on the LMT System .........................................................................................2-2

2.2.2 Remote Commissioning in Telnet Mode..............................................................................................2-3

2.2.3 Remote Commissioning Tasks.............................................................................................................2-3

3 Commissioning Process............................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Commissioning Flowchart ............................................................................................................................3-2

3.2 BTS Startup Process......................................................................................................................................3-3

3.2.1 BTS Startup Flowchart.........................................................................................................................3-3

3.2.2 Description of the BTS Startup Process...............................................................................................3-4

3.3 Starting Local Maintenance...........................................................................................................................3-7

3.3.1 Configuring the WS .............................................................................................................................3-7

3.3.2 Locally Logging In to the BTS in Telnet Mode .................................................................................3-10

3.3.3 Configuring the IP Address and Routing Information of the BTS ..................................................... 3-11

3.3.4 Starting the LMT................................................................................................................................3-12

3.3.5 Remotely Logging In to the BTS in Telnet Mode..............................................................................3-13

3.3.6 Performing the BSS Reverse Maintenance ........................................................................................3-14

3.3.7 Loading the BTS Software Locally....................................................................................................3-15

3.3.8 Loading the BTS Software Remotely ................................................................................................3-17

3.4 O&M Test....................................................................................................................................................3-18

3.4.1 Querying Basic Information of the BTS ............................................................................................3-18

Summary of content (49 pages)

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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide Contents Contents 1 Commissioning Preparations ..................................................................................................1-1 1.1 BTS Equipment.............................................................................................................................................1-2 1.2 Tools for Commissioning ......................................................................................................................
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide Contents 3.4.2 Querying BTS Board Version ............................................................................................................3-18 3.4.3 Verifying the Software Version ..........................................................................................................3-18 3.4.4 Querying Availability of BTS Cells ...................................................................................................3-19 3.4.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide Figures Figures Figure 3-1 BTS system commissioning flowchart .............................................................................................3-2 Figure 3-2 BTS startup flowchart.......................................................................................................................3-3 Figure 3-3 Local connection properties.........................................................................................................
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide Tables Tables Table 1-1 Tools for BTS commissioning ............................................................................................................1-2 Table 3-1 Symptom of board initialization .........................................................................................................3-4 Table 3-2 Indicator status during the OML setup ..............................................................................................
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 1 Commissioning Preparations 1 Commissioning Preparations About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Title Description 1.1 BTS Equipment Describes the BTS equipment to be verified before commissioning. 1.2 Tools for Commissioning Describes the tools involved in commissioning. 1.3 Personnel Describes the personnel required for commissioning. 1.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 1 Commissioning Preparations 1.1 BTS Equipment Before commissioning, ensure that: z The cabinet and its components are installed correctly. z The antenna system is installed and connected. z The transmission equipment is connected. z The BTS O&M software and operational software are installed. z The power system is installed. z The equipment for monitoring the equipment room environment is installed. (optional) 1.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 1 Commissioning Preparations z IP address for O&M z PN code z Service type 1.5 Data Configuration Files After making the data configuration files, the system commissioning personnel copies them into the workstation (WS). The system commissioning personnel must ensure that each data configuration file is named in the format of BTSXXX.txt. The names of the configuration files are in the format of BTSXXX.txt. "XXX" stands for the BTS ID.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 2 Commissioning Modes 2 Commissioning Modes About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Title Description 2.1 Local Commissioning Describes typical operation tasks and classification of the BTS local commissioning. 2.2 Remote Commissioning Describes typical operation tasks and classification of the BTS remote commissioning.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 2 Commissioning Modes 2.1 Local Commissioning The local commissioning is performed at the BTS site for the commissioning of the BTS3606E/3606AE or for the commissioning of the BSS. For the latter purpose, the coordination of the BSC is required. The local commissioning includes local commissioning in Telnet mode and reverse maintenance. 2.1.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 2 Commissioning Modes failed, timeout, and abnormal, and then sends the result to the LMT. In such a case, you can know the operation result. 2.2.2 Remote Commissioning in Telnet Mode In the case of remote commissioning in Telnet mode, you can log in to the BTS by using Telnet software. The commissioning for the BTS3606E/3606AE is performed with the coordination of the BSC. 2.2.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process 3 Commissioning Process About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Title Description 3.1 Commissioning Flowchart Describes the BTS commissioning process and operation tasks in terms of flowchart. 3.2 BTS Startup Process Describes the general procedure for starting the BTS. 3.3 Starting Local Maintenance Describes the procedure for starting local maintenance. 3.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process 3.1 Commissioning Flowchart Figure 3-1 shows the flowchart for BTS commissioning.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process 3.2 BTS Startup Process This section describes the process of the BTS startup. 3.2.1 BTS Startup Flowchart Figure 3-2 shows the flowchart for BTS startup.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z For the descriptions of board indicators or module indicators, see the Airbridge BTS3606E CDMA Base Station Hardware Reference or the Airbridge BTS3606AE CDMA Base Station Hardware Reference. z For the detailed information of BTS alarms, see the online help and the Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE CDMA Base Station Site Maintenance Guide or the detailed alarm description of the alarm management system.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z If the OML cannot be set up during the BTS startup, the BTS restarts five minutes later. If the OML is interrupted when the BTS is processing services, the BTS sets up the OML repeatedly but the BTS do not restart. z Before querying the status of the CTRM/OMTR, ensure that the status of the CCPM/CECM is normal. The following details three modes for setting up OMLs.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 7 The BAM receives this request and sets up the OML from the BTS to the BAM. ----End In the case of setting up the OML in IP over FE mode, the IP address of the BCIM and the O&M IP address of the BTS cannot be obtained through the BOOTP if the BTS starts for the first time. You must configure them at the BTS side.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Table 3-3 lists the indicator status when the BTS downloads data configuration files. Table 3-3 Indicator status when the BTS downloads data configuration files Observation Method Description Through the indicators of the BTS The board resets. After the boards run normally, the ACT indicator switches on.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Prerequisites To configure the WS, ensure that: z The WS is installed with the Windows operating system. z The network adapter of the WS works normally. Operation Procedure The WS mentioned in the procedure is installed with Windows XP. To configure the IP address of the WS, do as follows: Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel. Step 2 Double-click Network Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections interface is displayed.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 4 Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties Step 5 In the General tab, choose Use the following IP address and set the IP address according to the following requirement.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Figure 3-5 shows the IP address of the WS used for local commissioning. Figure 3-5 IP address of the WS used for local commissioning z If the WS is used for remote commissioning, the IP address is set according to the requirement of the local network to which the WS belongs. Step 6 Click OK. ----End 3.3.2 Locally Logging In to the BTS in Telnet Mode Task Description Log in to the BTS locally by using the Telnet software.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 1 Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port of the WS and that of the BCKM. Figure 3-6 shows the connection between the WS and the BCKM. Figure 3-6 Connection between the WS and the BCKM Network port Crossover Ethernet cable BCKM BTS Step 2 Click Start > Run. Step 3 In the Run dialog box, execute the command cmd. The Command window is displayed. Step 4 In the Command window, execute the command Ping xxx.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z The BTS is configured with the QC54BCIM. Operation Procedure To configure the IP address and routing information of the BTS locally, do as follows: Step 1 Log in to the BTS locally. See 3.3.2 "Locally Logging In to the BTS in Telnet Mode" for details. Step 2 Set the IP address of the BCIM by executing the command SET CBTSBCIMIP. Step 3 Set the IP address of the FE port of the BCIM by executing the command ADD CBTSFEPORT.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Figure 3-7 User login dialog box Step 5 Click OK. If the login fails, the system reports the login failure. ----End 3.3.5 Remotely Logging In to the BTS in Telnet Mode Task Description Log in to a BTS remotely in Telnet mode. Prerequisites Before logging in to the BTS remotely in Telnet mode, ensure that: z The WS and the BAM are in the same TCP/IP network. z The communication between the WS and the BAM is normal.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 1 On the service maintenance system, execute the command STR BTSTELPROXY to start the Telnet proxy for the BTS to be maintained. The duration of the Telnet proxy is defined in this step. If this duration expires, the Telnet proxy stops. Step 2 In the Run dialog box, execute the command Telnet hostname port to connect to the BCKM. The Telnet window is displayed. The hostname is the IP address of the BAM.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z To connect the WS and the BCKM, connect a crossover Ethernet cable to the Ethernet ports on the WS and the BCKM. The IP address of the WS and that of the BCKM Ethernet interface must be in the same network segment. z By default, the IP address of the BCKM Ethernet interface is 172.16.16.16 and the mask is 255.255.0.0.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z The loading of the BTS software does not affect the service. z The service is affected if you activate the BTS software. z When using the FTP to load software, you can load only one software module by executing one command.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process 3.3.8 Loading the BTS Software Remotely Task Description Load the configuration files and BTS running software into the BTS from the LMT. Prerequisites Before starting the LMT, ensure that: z The BAM server is operational. z The WS is installed with the LMT software. z The communication between the WS and the BAM is normal.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process 3.4 O&M Test Unless otherwise specified, carry out the following tasks at the BAM side. Before the O&M test, ensure that the CCPM/CECM and the CMTR/OMTR works normally. 3.4.1 Querying Basic Information of the BTS To query the basic information of the BTS, do as follows: Step 1 Enter the following command: LST BSCBTSINF Step 2 Click or press Enter. Step 3 Specify the values of the parameters.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 1 Enter the following command: CHK CBTSSWVER Step 2 Click or press Enter. Step 3 Specify the values of the parameters. For example: CHK CBTSSWVER: BTSID=1; For the detailed explanation of the parameters, see the online help. Step 4 Click or press F9 to execute the command. ----End 3.4.4 Querying Availability of BTS Cells To query the availability of BTS cells, do as follows: Step 1 Enter the command DSP RES.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 3 Specify the values of the parameters. For detailed explanation of the parameters, see the online help. For example: DSP CBTSCFG: BTSNAME="BTS", BTSID=1, CFGID=CBTSINFO; Step 4 Click or press F9 to execute the command. ----End 3.4.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process When the BTS3606E/BTS3606AE uses the multi-carrier transceiver, the CMTR/OMTR and CMPA/OMPA need about five minutes to perform self adaptation after software loading. During this period, the index of transmit signals cannot satisfy the rated requirement and the adjacent channels are affected. 3.5.1 Forward Power Test This section describes how to conduct a forward power test.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Figure 3-8 Connection for forward power test TX2/RX2 - ANT TX2/RX2 - TEST CDDU TX1/RX1 - ANT TX1/RX1 - TEST BTS cabinet top Power meter Antenna Step 2 In the Windows operating system of the LMT, select Start > Run, type Telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx in the Run dialog box, and then press Enter to start Telnet. For the near end Telnet, the default IP address of the Ethernet port is 172.16.16.16.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 6 If the result is normal, conduct forward power interface tracing and compare the test result with the power test result. For example, to trace the CMTR or OMTR configured in slot 2, execute the following commands: HW CBTS>str infotrace <(brdtp=?bckm_omu/bckm_sig/bckm_clk/bcim/ccpm/trm), mandatory >trm <(brdid=?),mandatory >2 <(item=?),optional>"power" ok Step 7 Stop forward power interface tracing.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Parameter Description Obs chan power Channel power in the feedback Obs gain adjust Gain adjustment in the feedback Obs gain Identical Channel gain identical adjustment in the feedback IF gain adjust Adjustment of the intermediate frequency gain RF gain adjust Adjustment of the radio frequency gain DDU gain adjust Adjustment of the DDU gain PD RMS Error Adjust value of pre-distortion DAC Input Power Power before c
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z If Base band power is normal, but Digital power is not normal, the values of HPA Output power must be not normal in theory. In such a case, check the CMTR or OMTR to locate the fault. For example, insert and remove it, or replace it. z If only HPA Output power is not normal, check the installation of CMPA or OMPA and its connection with the CMTR or OMTR.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Step 2 In the Windows operating system of the LMT, select Start > Run. Step 3 In the Run dialog box, type in Telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, and then press Enter to run the Telnet program. Step 4 Check the BTS configuration, and ensure that the data configuration complies with the actual cable connection of the RF subrack. Step 5 Start reverse RSSI test.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process Parameter Description Revs pwr Reverse power RF AGC gain AGC gain of radio frequency Example of Test Result The following shows the RSSI value of the CMTR or OMTR configured in slot 2: HW CBTS>str infotrace : brdtp=trm,brdid=2,item="rssi" Ok Carrier0 RSSI: Main Avg = -115.5, Main Peak = -114.3, Main Ratio = 0% Carrier0 RSSI: Divs Avg = -109.8, Divs Peak = -108.7, Divs Ratio = 0% Carrier1 RSSI: Main Avg = -115.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z MS call test z Handoff test z Short message service test z Mobile-originated packet data call test z Mobile-terminated packet data call test 3.6.1 Location Update Test The test procedure is as follows: Step 1 Define a test MS in the HLR. Step 2 Ensure that the network data is correctly configured. Step 3 Switch on the MS. Step 4 Start the Abis interface tracing on the BAM by using the LMT.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process z Make a call from one MS to a PSTN subscriber and hook on after the conversation. z Make a call from a PSTN subscriber to one MS and hook on after the conversation. Step 4 Check that all calls are successful. Step 5 Check that the calls are normal and voice quality is good. ----End 3.6.4 Handoff Test z Soft handoff refers to a handoff between different cells operating at the same frequency.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process 3.6.6 Mobile-Originated Packet Data Call Test Ensure that the system uses dynamic rate allocation. The test procedure is as follows: Step 1 Register a test MS in the HLR. Step 2 Prepare a BlueRose and keep an FTP server ready. Step 3 Set up a connection between the test MS and the FTP server using the BlueRose and then initiate an FTP uploading process.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 3 Commissioning Process No. Status of Adjacent Cell Status of Destination Sector Status of MS Distance from the MS to the BTS 4 100% loaded 50% loaded Static Short 5 100% loaded 50% loaded Static Long 6 100% loaded 50% loaded Moving at 15 km/h, 30 km/h, and 70 km/h Short 7 100% loaded 50% loaded Moving at 15 km/h, 30 km/h, and 70 km/h Long Step 5 Check that the downlink rate of data services is stable.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 4 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Title Description 4.1 Overview of Troubleshooting Briefs the troubleshooting during the BTS commissioning. 4.2 Board Alarms Describes the types of board alarms and their handing methods. 4.3 Room Environment Alarms Describes the alarms related to the BTS equipment room environment and their handing methods.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Overview of Troubleshooting The service commissioning includes the commissioning for the BSS, MSC/VLR, HLR, AUC, and the interfaces with the PSTN and internet. You must locate the fault by specific analysis. You can know the working status of the BTS by judging: z Whether the MS can access to the network. z Whether the MS can set up the traffic links. 4.
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Airbridge BTS3606E&3606AE System Commissioning Guide 4 Troubleshooting To Handle Take the Following Action Power supply alarms, such as high voltage alarms, low voltage alarms, power failure alarms, and power fan failure alarms z The PSU works normally. z The mains supply is normal. Board environment alarms such as board temperature alarms Other alarms, such as the alarms caused by board hardware faults and software operation errors Check that: Check that: z The board is normal.