BTS 18000 GSM Indoor Outdoor Engineering Rules

BTS 18000 GSM Indoor & Outdoor Engineering
Rules
Document number: PE/DCL/DD/014278
Document issue: 01.04 / EN
Document status: Standard
Date: May 2005
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BTS 18000 GSM Indoor & Outdoor Engineering Rules
PUBLICATION HISTORY
29/March/2004
Issue 01.01 / EN, Preliminary
Guideline creation
October/2004
Updated version
November/2004
Updated version after comments.
January/2005
Replace the previous document “Engineering Guideline”.
New configurations and DDM configurations addition. Update power consumption. RM
1800Mhz from 40W RF output to 30W.
March/2005
ALPRO-PRIPRO Engineering Rules

March/2005
EGSM frequency band information. S666 DDM TxF in Outdoor cabinet authorized.
S444_222 DDM H2/DDM configuration addition.
May/2005
Issue 01.04 / EN, Standard
Update after review. Add HPRM configurations.
Nortel Networks confidential
PE/DCL/DD/014278 01.04 / EN Standard May 2005 Page 2/79

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................5
1.1. OBJECT ....................................................................................................................................5
1.2. SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT .......................................................................................................5
1.3. AUDIENCE FOR THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................................5
2. RELATED DOCUMENTS ..............................................................................................................5

2.1. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ..........................................................................................................5
2.2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ..........................................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................5
3.1. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................6
3.2. PRODUCT FEATURES APPLICABLE TO BTS 18000 ........................................................................6
3.2.1 V15.0.1 features release .................................................................................................6
3.3. GENERAL VIEW ..........................................................................................................................7
3.3.1 BTS 18000 INdoor specific .............................................................................................7

3.3.2 BTS 18000 Outdoor specific ...........................................................................................7
3.3.3 BTS 18000 indoor/outdoor sharing elements .................................................................8
3.4. PRODUCT BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................9
3.5. BTS SYNCHRONIZATION ..........................................................................................................10
3.5.1 Principle.........................................................................................................................10
3.5.2 BTS upgrade .................................................................................................................10
4. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................12

4.1. BTS 18000 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................12
4.2. BTS 18000 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................14
4.2.1 BTS 18000 INDOOR.....................................................................................................14
4.2.2 BTS 18000 outdoor .......................................................................................................14
4.3. BTS 18000 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS..................................................................15
4.3.1 BTS 18000 indoor .........................................................................................................15
4.3.2 BTS S18000 OUTDOOR ..............................................................................................17
4.4. RF CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................................22
4.5. BTS 18000 HARDWARE VIEWS ................................................................................................24
5. BTS 18000 BOARD ARCHITECTURE .......................................................................................26

5.1. OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................26
5.2. MODULES AND BOARDS ...........................................................................................................26

5.2.1 Common function modules (bcf) ...................................................................................26
5.2.2 Radio modules ..............................................................................................................31
5.2.3 Cabinet modules ...........................................................................................................37
5.2.4 Ancillaries modules .......................................................................................................40
5.3. COMMON FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT ............................................................................................41
5.3.1 Low capacity configuration............................................................................................42

5.3.2 High Capacity, no redundancy ......................................................................................43

5.3.3 Configurations with redundancy....................................................................................44
5.4. RADIO MODULES ENGINEERING RULES GUIDELINES .......................................................45
5.4.1 Radio Module ................................................................................................................45
5.4.2 RF combiners ................................................................................................................46
6. NETWORK ENGINEERING ISSUE.............................................................................................46

6.1. POWER CONFIGURATION : ATTENUATION & BSTXPWRMAX .........................................................46
6.2. SYSTEM CAPACITY : TRX PER CELL AND TRX PER SITE .............................................................49
6.3. TEI AND TRX ASSOCIATION ....................................................................................................49
6.3.1 TEI constraints ..............................................................................................................49
6.3.2 TEI MAPPING ...............................................................................................................50
6.3.3 Number of abis timeslots...............................................................................................50
6.4. EDGE ...................................................................................................................................51
6.5. SITES SYNCHRONIZATION ........................................................................................................51
6.6. VSWR CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................51
6.7. HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS MANAGEMENT ............................................................................52
6.8. DROP & INSERT ......................................................................................................................52
7. BTS 18000 CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................52

7.1. BUILDING METHOD ...................................................................................................................52
7.2. MONOBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2 ..................................................54
7.3. CONFIGURATIONS HPRM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2 ..............................................................56
7.4. DUALBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2...................................................58

7.5. MONOBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM AND TXF ............................................................60
7.6. CONFIGURATIONS HPRM WITH DDM AND TXF .........................................................................62
7.7. DUALBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM AND TXF .............................................................64

7.8. CONFIGURATIONS ENGINEERING RULES ...................................................................................65
7.8.1 Generals rules ...............................................................................................................65
7.8.2 Specifics rules ...............................................................................................................65
7.8.3 Configuration cabling ....................................................................................................67
8. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................75

8.1. ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................................75
8.2. DEFINITIONS ...........................................................................................................................78

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. OBJECT
This document aims at providing information to Engineering team and customers in
order to help them to implement their Network with the introduction of BTS 18000.
1.2. SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT

The release of the BTS 18000 introduction is V15.0.1. All the following release have
the BTS 18000 in their load.
The targeted frequency bands are single band GSM 850/1800/1900, EGSM 900, and
dual band EGSM 900/1800 and 850/1900. 850Mhz frequency is not yet available with
BTS 18000. R-GSM frequency band is not currently supported by BTS 18000. For
BTS 18000 combo, specific engineering rules document is done.
The ENGINEERING RULES describes standard indoor/outdoor versions of the

cabinet and all the associated engineering rules.
The Indoor 24V power option is not yet available.
1.3. AUDIENCE FOR THIS DOCUMENT

Nortel Engineering teams and customers.
2. RELATED DOCUMENTS
2.1. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

[A1] Installation Method – 06-9208 GSM BTS 18020 Site Specification
[A2] Installation Method – 06-9134 GSM BTS 18010 Site Specification
2.2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

[R1] PE/DCL/DD/014287 BTS 18000 MCPA and MCPA Cabinet
Engineering Rules
[R2] PE/DCL/DD/014289 BTS 18000 GSM-UMTS Indoor and Outdoor
Engineering Rules
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This product is designed for the radio coverage of GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks,
in accordance to the ETSI GSM standard.
It is full EDGE compatible.

3.1. OVERVIEW
The BTS 18000 is introduced:
• As a new product: a BTS 18000 site made of one to three BTS 18000 cabinets
(greenfield BTS 18000).
• For increasing existing capacity of S8000 indoor/outdoor CBCF or S12000
indoor/outdoor sites: BTS 18000 and S8000/12000 sites are co-localized and their
GSM_TIME are synchronized.
BTS 18000 BTS is a product with 18 TRX per cabinet. It supports up to 54 TRX max
per site.
The MCPA version can contain 27 TRX within one BTS cabinet with the adjunction of
an ancillary MCPA amplification cabinet refer to [R1].
The BTS 18000 design includes mechanical compatibility with Nortel Networks UMTS
BTS platform. It is therefore Nortel Networks solution for GSM/UMTS dual mode BTS
capability, with half of a cabinet used for the UMTS modules.
The dual mode capacity can accommodate 9 GSM TRX plus 6 UMTS carriers with 1
cabinet refer to [R2].
3.2. PRODUCT FEATURES APPLICABLE TO BTS 18000

The following list are the main product features to BTS 18000 indoor and outdoor
regarding the BSS release.
3.2.1 V15.0.1 FEATURES RELEASE

The V15.0.1 release is the introduction release of the BTS 18000.
Reference Features Release
25726 BTS 18000 Outdoor – 18 TRX per cabinet V15.0.1
25727 BTS 18000 Indoor – 18 TRX per cabinet V15.0.1
25728 BTS 18000 – 27 TRX+MCPA – Outdoor solution – GSM1900 V15.0.1
25729 Extension of S8000 or S12000 site with BTS 18000 outdoor / indoor V15.0.1
25730 BTS 18000 combo GSM/UMTS – Outdoor V15.0.1
25731 BTS 18000 combo GTSM/UMTS – Indoor V15.0.1
25808 BTS 18000 Introduction V15.0.1
26187 BTS 18000 configurations – from S111 to S16-16-16 V15.0.1
26415 CT2K – BTS 18000 introduction V15.0.1
26862 BTS 18000 HPRM and associated configurations V15.0.1
Table 3.1 : BTS 18000 Main V15.0.1 features

3.3. GENERAL VIEW
3.3.1 BTS 18000 INDOOR SPECIFIC

The BTS 18000 indoor cabinet consists of the following specific elements:
Indoor enclosure
DC breaker panel
BTS 18000 Integrated Cooling System (SICS)
Figure 3.1: BTS 18000 indoor cabinet

overview (door closed) Figure 3.2: BTS 18000 indoor cabinet fully
populated overview (door open)
3.3.2 BTS 18000 OUTDOOR SPECIFIC

The BTS 18000 outdoor cabinet consists of the following specific elements:
Outdoor enclosure including AC Distribution Unit (ADU)
AC/DC power supply: Universal Compact Power System (UCPS)
Environmental Control Unit (ECU)
Rack user and its associated User ICO

overview (door closed)
Figure 3.4 : BTS 18000 outdoor cabinet
Figure 3.3 : BTS 18000 outdoor cabinet fully populated overview (door open)
3.3.3 BTS 18000 INDOOR/OUTDOOR SHARING ELEMENTS

The Indoor and Outdoor BTS 18000 variant share the following modules :
Back-planes and ICO: Interface Back Plane (IBP), Digital Back-plane (DBP),
Radio ICO (RICO)
up to two Quad Interface module (IFM)
One Interface Control Module (ICM) or two .
Up to two spare module (SPM)
Up to two Alarm collector and Bridge Module (ABM)
Up to six Radio Module (RM)

Up to six Dual diplexer module (DDM)
For the two variants, DDM are physically grouped into 2 combiner racks. The digital
rack consists of the association of IFM, ICM, ABM, SPM and RM modules. There are
two digital racks per cabinet. The association of one combiner rack and one digital
rack will be further named “shelf”

Therefore on BTS 18000 cabinet is composed of two shelves.

IFM, ICM and spare modules are not required for extension cabinet.
In addition, to the two indoor and outdoor GSM cabinet variants, BTS 18000 exist in
two other variants:
BTS 18000 Combo variant:
UMTS/GSM dual mode variant proposed in indoor and outdoor version. Refer
to [R2].
BTS 18000 MCPA cabinet variant:
specific variant with increased number of TRXs per cabinet used in
conjunction with MCPA cabinets proposed in outdoor version only. Refer to
[R1].
3.4. PRODUCT BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS

Support of S666, O18 or S99 configurations in one BTS 18000 cabinet.
Address small configurations as S111 as well as high capacity BTS market.

MCPA version to address High capacity/high power BTS market: offer up to
S18-18-18 with two feeders per sector. Refer to [R1].
Dual mode configurations with UMTS: combo cabinet offer in both indoor and
outdoor variants. Refer to [R2].
Compactness:
o Indoor cabinet 600x600 mm footprint, 40% footprint reduction per

TRX for BTS 18000 compared to S12000 indoor.
o Outdoor cabinet 1350x735 mm footprint, 30% footprint reduction per
TRX for BTS 18000 compared to S12000 outdoor.
24 or 48V power supply offer for BTS 18000 indoor.
Modules detection and inventory.
Easy deployment, configuration and commissioning: modules number
decrease
Upgrade path with hardware addition.
EDGE capable.
The BTS 18000 maximum hardware capacity is:
S18-18-18 (54 TRX maximum)
8 PCM T1 or E1 connectivity
Some V15.0.1 system limitations exist
Maximum S8-8-8 or O16 TRX capacity on BSC2G
Maximum S16-16-16 or O16 TRX capacity on BSCe3

Maximum 6 PCM connectivity on both BSC 2g and e3.

3.5. BTS SYNCHRONIZATION

In case of S8000/S12000 extension, the BTS 18000 acts as a new site synchronized
to S8000/S12000 site. In V15.0.1 the BTS 18000 is just able to be “slave” of S8000 or
S12000 master BTS No hardware change. ICM is synchronized with S8000/S12000
CBCF through GPS interface. It’s consists in synchronizing one BTS by another BTS
instead of by the BSC through the Abis link. It’s introduced in V15.0.1 in his first
version.
3.5.1 PRINCIPLE
The principle is to synchronize one or two BTS, called slave BTS, with the
synchronization signal received from a third BTS, called master BTS, instead of from
the Abis link.
The “synchronizing” or “master” BTS receives its synchronisation (SY) from the BSC
through Abis link and generates its own GSM time as a “normal” BTS does.
The “synchronized” or “slave” BTS get its synchronisation (SY) and GSM time from
external signal coming from the master BTS, through a new specific cable. This cable
has the same length constraint as the inter-cabinet cable, and the synchronized and
the synchronizing BTS must not be more than 10 meters apart. This is why they must
be installed closer. The received GSM time is re-generated and sent to the TRX with
zero delay so that the radio frames of the slave BTS are in phase with the radio
frames of the master BTS.
The new cable is a “Y” cable that diverts the signal sent by the main cabinet of the
master BTS to its two extension cabinets towards the two slave BTS. It is connected
to one IFM of the slave BTS18000 BTS.
The master and slave BTS are co-localized.
Up to two BTS 18000 slave site can be synchronized with a S8000/S12000 master
site. Each BTS 18000 slave site can have normal extension cabinets.
A S8000/S12000 site with CBCF can increase his capacity with BTS 18000 cabinet.
The BTS 18000 cabinet must be deployed close to the S8000/S12000 main cabinet. It
must then comply with same (or better) environmental, dependability, installation
requests.
The BTS 18000 cabinet can be synchronized with the S8000/S12000 main cabinet
CBCF using the existing connectivity.
This synchronization is provided through GPS connector to the BTS 18000 cabinet.
The ICM is able to detect the synchronization signal type (auto synchronization from
CBCF).
In V15.0.1 the BTS 18000 is always the slave cabinet.
3.5.2 BTS UPGRADE

The simultaneous upgrade of the master and slave BTS allows to reduce the service
interruption on the slave BTS (in that case, the outage of the master BTS has then no
impact on the slave BTS).

So, it is recommended to lock the master and slave BTS at the same time and to
leave the slave locked as long as the master is not enable again.
If master and slave are not upgraded at the same time, the slave BTS will be out of
service twice: at the master reset and during its own downloading.
The CMCF phase 1 doesn’t support the synchronization.
A specific cable is needed between the master and slave BTS.
The master and slave BTS must be connected to the same BSC.
It is recommended to the operator to associate the master and slave BTS at
MMI thanks to the multi-site feature and to give significant name (from a
synchronization point of view) to the master and slave BTS (such as
city01_master01, city01_slave02 and city01_slave03).
It is recommended to install the master and slave BTS in that order:
1. switch off the slave BTS(s) and connect the external SY and GSM
time connectors
2. lock the TRX of the master BTS whose internal link is going to be
disconnected to permit the connection of the derivation “Y” cable. (*)
3. connect the “Y” cable on the master BTS
4. unlock the TRX of the master BTS that have been locked in step 2
5. put the slave BTS(s) in service

(*) This is important to note that the installation of synchronization has an impact
on master BTS service: as the internal link between main and extension cabinets
has to be disconnected for being replaced by a “Y” derivation cable, the TRX of
one extension cabinet (if there is only 1 slave BTS) or of the 2 extension cabinets
(if there are 2 slave BTSs) are set out of service.

4. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
4.1. BTS 18000 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

DESCRIPTION BTS 18000 Indoor BTS 18000
Outdoor
Maximum HW TRX quantity per BTS site 54 54
Maximum HW TRX quantity per BTS site No 54

with MCPA
Maximum HW GSM TRX per BTS site in 9 9

dual-mode
Maximum HW UMTS configuration per STSR1-R/2/2-R STSR1-R/2/2-R

BTS site in dual-mode
Maximum BTS cabinets without MCPA 3 3
Maximum BTS cabinets with MCPA No 2
Maximum BTS cabinet in dual-mode 1 (2) 1 (2)
Maximum HW TRX quantity per cabinet 18 18
Maximum HW TRX quantity per cabinet No 27

with MCPA
Maximum HW TRX quantity per cabinet 9 9

in dual-mode
Outdoor use No Yes
Indoor use Yes Allowed
User space available No Yes
Reception diversity capability Yes Yes
PCM Drop&Insert availability Yes Yes
HW PCM connection 4/8 (6) 4/8 (6)
IFM board quantity – 4 PCM per board 1+1 (7) 1+1 (7)
ICM board quantity 1+1 (8) 1+1 (8)
ABM board quantity 1+1 (9) 1+1 (9)
T1 100Ω PCM connector available Yes Yes
E1 120Ω PCM connector available Yes Yes
E1 75Ω PCM connector available Optional Balun connectors Optional Balun connectors
External protected alarms quantity 0 to 8 per ABM card 8 to 8 per ABM card
Remote Control (protected) 0 to 2 per ABM card 0 to 2 per ABM card

Security alarm (door) Yes (1) Yes (1)
Batteries extension capability No Yes
Lightning protection for AC Not applicable Yes
Lightning protection for PCM (primary) Option (5) Option (5)
Lightning protection for PCM (secondary) Optional on IFM board Optional on IFM board
Lightning protection for external alarms Option (5) Option (5)
Lightning protection for antenna ports No Optional
VSWR Option Option
48V DC output available No (3) Yes (3) TBC
24V power source TBC No
Optional AC plug No (4) Yes (4)
Installation type :
On the floor Yes Yes
On a wall No No
On a mast No No
On a pole No No
Table 4.1 : BTS 18000 Main characteristics
NOTE 1 : ABM board manages one type of this internal alarm for each cabinet.
NOTE 2 : BTS 18000 combo (dual-mode) cabinet don’t allow extension cabinet in
V15.0.1. Refer to [R2] for dual-mode possible configurations.
NOTE 3 : The 48 V DC output give the possibility to connect external equipment using
48V DC to the BTS, for 200W DC maximum consumption, like Micro Wave, TNL
etc…. TBC.
NOTE 4 :The AC plug give the possibility to connect external AC equipment
temporarily. Like drilling machine, light, computer, etc…
NOTE 5 : Refer to the ALPRO and PRIPRO chapter.
NOTE 6 : Maximum PCM connection in V15.0.1 is 6 and maximum PCM connection
per IFM card is 4.
NOTE 7 : The “1+1” for the IFM board means an a traffic addition and it’s also due to
an ICM redundancy.
NOTE 8 : The “1+1” for the ICM board is for the redundancy.
NOTE 9 : The “1+1” for the ABM board is for an internal traffic addition.

4.2. BTS 18000 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.2.1 BTS 18000 INDOOR

CHARACTERISTICS RADIO CABINET
Dimensions : WxDxH 600x600x1750 mm
Weight fully populated cabinet 6RM, 6 325 Kg

DDM and ICM redundancy
Weight S333 with no option 240 Kg
Weight pre-cabled cabinet 120 Kg
External operating temperature range (1) -5°C to +45°C - +23°F to +113°F
Humidity : Relative +5% to +95%

Absolute 1 g/m3 to 29 g/m3
Acoustic noise : Normal speed Full BTS 62 Bel(A) - S333 60 Bel(A)
Maximum speed Full BTS66 Bel(A) - S333 61 Bel(A)
Seismic Zone (2) Up to seismic zone 4
Table 4.2 : BTS 18000 Indoor Physical Characteristics
NOTE 1: The temperature within the cabled cabinet could be significantly higher than
the external air temperature due to the internal electronic equipment heat dissipation.
NOTE 2: The mechanical design of the BTS 18000 product takes into account the
effects of seismic shock up to the level zone 4, as defined by IEC Publication 721-2-6
(2).
4.2.2 BTS 18000 OUTDOOR

CHARACTERISTICS RADIO CABINET
Dimensions : WxDxH 1350x735x1500 mm
Dimensions : Depth with Cable cover in mm 1140
Weight fully populated cabinet (3) 515 Kg
Weight S333 configuration 325 Kg
Weight pre-cabled cabinet 200 Kg
External operating temperature range (1) -40°C to +50°C - -40°F to +122°F
Humidity : Relative +8% to +100%

Absolute 1 g/m3 to 36 g/m3
Acoustic noise : Normal speed Full BTS 65.5 Bel(A) - S333 60.5 Bel(A)
Maximum speed Full BTS 66.5 Bel(A) - S333 66.5 Bel (A)

Seismic Zone (2) Up to seismic zone 4
Table 4.3 : BTS 18000 Outdoor Physical characteristics
NOTE 1: The temperature within the cabled cabinet can be higher than the external air
temperature due to the internal electronic equipment heat dissipation.
NOTE 2: The mechanical design of the BTS 18000 product take into account the
effects of seismic shock as defined by IEC Publication 721-2-6 (2).
NOTE 3: Maximum configuration main cabinet, with 6 RM modules, 6 DDM, ICM
redundancy, User rack, SBS60 batteries and external alarms option (2 ALPRO 2).
4.3. BTS 18000 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.3.1 BTS 18000 INDOOR
POWER SUPPLY
CHARACTERISTICS BTS 18000 in BTS 18000 in

- 48V +24V
Input voltage (VDC) -48V +24V
Nominal input voltage -54.6V +27V
Nominal input voltage range -40.5V to -57V +21V to +31.5V
Maximum consumption 18 TRX (W DC) 4730 W 4730 W
Internal Fuse protection cooling unit 8A 15 A
Internal Fuse protection digital boards and DDM 15 A 20 A
Internal Fuse protection for one group one three RM 75 A 150 A
Table 4.4 : BTS 18000 Indoor Electrical Characteristics
The BTS 18000 indoor is proposed into two DC variants: -48V and +24V. Each variant
incorporate a single feed direct DC power option.
BTS 18000 combo UMTS/GSM is proposed only in -48V variant.
The nominal input voltage supply of the BTS 18000 cabinet is +24V DC (+27.0V
nominal) or –48V DC (-54.6V nominal) and is depend on DC pre-cabled cabinet
variant.
Nominal input voltage: +27Vdc
Normal input voltage range: +21Vdc to +31.5Vdc (32Vdc is suitable)
Abnormal input voltage range:
From 0V to 21V and from 31.5/32V to 60V, the modules converter does not
suffer any damage and is automatically restore to normal service when it
recovers from abnormal to normal input voltage.
Below 0V the cabinet beakers are forced to shutdown the DC distribution.

NOTE : 24V is not yet available. It could be implemented on specific demand.

Nominal input voltage: -54.6Vdc
Normal input voltage range: -40.5Vdc to -57Vdc
Abnormal input voltage range:

From 0 to -40.5 and -57V to -60V, the converter does not suffer any damage
and is automatically restore to normal service when it recovers from abnormal
to normal input voltage.
Above 0V the cabinet beakers are forced to shutdown the DC distribution
CABINET PROTECTION
The BTS 18000 distribution system is designed with four separate output connections.
Those connections are grouped on one breaker panels.
In addition to the main breaker, each group of modules within the BTS 18000 are
separately protected by an electrical safety cut-off device, which protects against over-
currents and also disconnects and isolates the connected load from the DC supply.
Each module is protected by a specific fuse and provides inrush current limitation.
Refer to table 4.3. These breakers are internal to the BTS 18000 Indoor and are
protected by an external main breaker refer to [A2] for more details.
POWER CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO TRX QUANTITY
The following tables give the typical and specified DC consumption of the BTS 18000
Indoor cabinet. The consumption is given according to the BTS TRX configuration. It
include also all the other electrical elements which consume DC power.
RM RM
TRX # RM # 850/900 1800/1900
Typical (W) Spec (W) Typical (W) Spec (W)
3 1 918 1259 870 1182
6 2 1460 1953 1396 1841
9 3 2003 2647 1921 2499
12 4 2545 3341 2446 3158
15 5 3088 4036 2971 3817
18 6 3630 4730 3497 4476
Table 4.5 : BTS 18000 Indoor Power DC consumption with RM modules
HPRM
TRX # HPRM # 900
Typical (W) Spec (W)
2 1 877 1153
4 2 1380 1741
6 3 1882 2330
8 4 2384 2918
10 5 2886 3506
12 6 3389 4094
Table 4.6 : BTS 18000 Indoor Power DC consumption with HPRM modules

RM RM
F1 F2 Dual-Band 900/1800 Dual-Band 850/1900
TRX #
RM # RM #
Typical (W) Spec (W) Typical (W) Spec (W)
6 1 1 1488 1981 1488 1987
12 2 2 2556 3334 2556 3334
18 3 3 3623 4687 3623 4687
Table 4.7 : BTS 18000 Indoor Power DC consumption with RM modules in Dual-Band
The “Typical” values are measured in lab and “Spec” values are worst case
guaranteed values. All these values are at 30W RM output power, with traffic on all the
radio TS in the given configuration.
4.3.2 BTS S18000 OUTDOOR
POWER SUPPLY
The BTS 18000 is designed for three AC supply variants :

Single phase (European style) 230Vac nominal with range of 208-240Vac
(-10/+10%) at 45-65Hz frequency.
Split phase 120/240Vac nominal with range of 208-240Vac (-10/+10%) at 45-
65Hz frequency.
Three phase :
o 120/208Vac nominal or 127/220Vac with range of 208-240Vac (-

10/+10%) at 45-65Hz frequency, (four wires, but connection
between 2 phases among 3 as dual phases network, neutral
necessary if AC plug kit Notrh America is used.
o 230/400Vac nominal with range of 208-240Vac (-10/+10%) at 45-
65Hz frequency.
For more information regarding Power supply and protection refer to [A1].
The maintenance plug maximum current is 6A and 12A for US split phase system.
The 4U user space maximum DC available is 300W and is included in the hereafter
consumption.
POWER CONSUMPTION AND RECTIFIER DIMMENSIONNING
The UCPS (Univity Compact Power System) use two different types of rectifier, one
1000Watt rectifier and one 1400Watt rectifier. The following tables give the quantity of
rectifier regarding the BTS 18000 Outdoor capacity in term of radio module. As the
consumption is different regarding the GSM frequency used several tables are made.
Note that the given consumption takes into account all the DC modules of the BTS
18000.
The “Typical” values are measured in lab and “Spec” values are worst case guaranted
values. All these values are at 30W RM output power, with traffic on all the radio TS in
the given configuration.

But to prevent any BTS interruption, the “Spec” values are taking into account for
rectifiers dimensioning and “Typical” values are taking into account for the battery
back up calculation.
Typical Spec. # Rect

# RM in GSM # Rect 1kW # Rect 1kW # Rect 1.4 kW
# TRX Conso Conso 1.4 kW
850/900
DC (W) DC (W) w/o redundancy w/ redundancy
3 1 1448 1749 2 2 2+1 2+1
6 2 1990 2443 3 2 3+1 2+1
9 3 2533 3137 4 3 4+1 3+1
12 4 3075 3831 4 3 4+1 3+1
15 5 3618 4526 5 4 N/A 4+1
18 6 4160 5220 N/A 4 N/A 4+1
Table 4.8 : BTS 18000 Outdoor rectifier dimensioning rules for RM in GSM 850/900
# RM in Spec. # Rect # Rect 1.4

Typical # Rect 1kW # Rect 1.4 kW
# TRX GSM Conso 1kW kW
Conso
1800/1900 DC (W) DC (W) w/o redundancy w/ redundancy
3 1 1400 1672 2 2 2+1 2+1
6 2 1926 2331 3 2 3+1 2+1
9 3 2451 2989 3 3 3+1 3+1
12 4 2976 3648 4 3 4+1 3+1
15 5 3501 4307 5 4 N/A 4+1
18 6 4027 4966 5 4 N/A 4+1
Table 4.9 : BTS 18000 Outdoor rectifier dimensioning rules for RM in GSM 1800/1900
Typical Spec. # Rect # Rect

# HPRM in # Rect 1kW # Rect 1.4 kW
# TRX Conso Conso 1kW 1.4 kW
GSM 900
DC (W) DC (W) w/o redundancy w/ redundancy
2 1 1407 1643 2 2 2+1 2+1
4 2 1910 2231 3 2 3+1 2+1
6 3 2412 2820 3 2 3+1 2+1
8 4 2914 3408 4 3 4+1 3+1
10 5 3416 3996 4 3 4+1 3+1
12 6 3919 4584 5 4 N/A 4+1
Table 4.10 : BTS 18000 Outdoor rectifier dimensioning rules for HPRM in GSM 900

The table below gives in function of rectifier number and type, the nominal power
consumption (at 230Vac) and the maximum current consumption (within 208 to
240Vac). Note that the heater is in service, the batteries are in charge and the AC plug
is not taking into account.
1000W rectifiers 1400W rectifiers

Rectifier Nominal Max. Current Max.Current Nominal Max. Current Max.Current
number power Single/Split Three Phases power Single/Split Three
Phases Phases Phases
2 5215 VA 23.13 A 11.4 A 6180 VA 28 A 14 A
3 6420 VA 29.25 A 11.4 A 7866 VA 37 A 14 A
4 7625 VA 35.70 A 12.9 A 9553 VA 46 A 18 A
5 8830 VA 42.13 A 17.9 A 11240 VA 55 A 23 A
Table 4.11 : BTS 18000 Outdoor power and current consumption
NOTE : The rectifier maximum current consumption is defined when the rectifier bank
reaches saturation. This occurs when the batteries must be charged, whatever the radio
configuration is
For taking into account the convenience outlet, add :

o 6A to the maximum consumption for a single phase cabinet
o 12A to the maximum consumption for a split phases cabinet
o for three phases cabinet change maximum current change as follow :
12A for two 1000W rectifiers

17.4A for three and four 1000W rectifiers
20A for three and four 1400W rectifiers
NOTE : For rectifier redundancy, take power and current consumption with one
rectifier more (refer to the table).
NOTE : The ECU maximum current is reached when the ECU heater is activated
(ECU heater rated 2800W max at 230Vac)
BATTERIE POWER BACKUP
INTERNAL BATTERIES
Like for S8000/S12000 outdoor cabinet, internal batteries can be hosted inside the
BTS18000 outdoor cabinet as an option. One string of four SBS15, SBS40 or SBS60
batteries can be used with various back up time. SBS15 string options is limited to
configurations below S333 (3 RM) or S222 (3 HPRM).
Internal batteries and external ones CANNOT be used simultaneously.

The Internal batteries are plugged on the 48V bus of the UCPS DDU. They are
protected by a dedicated alarmed breaker.
Battery charge is made under UCPS management at power up when rectifiers DC
output ramp up is performed.
If the AC source or rectifiers fail, the battery automatically are used.
Thermal measurement and compensation of the internal battery is managed by the
UCPS.
The backup times in Table here under are calculated values dedicated only to the
Hawker batteries. The values are for a backup of the BTS depending of the radio
configuration and therefore correspond to the first threshold. If the AC main fails, the
BTS is backed up until the battery voltage is below to 44Vdc. After this time, the DDU
cuts off the supply to the RM and the ICM/4U/ABM/ECU remains powered until the
battery voltage drops below 42 VDC.
Backup time table with internal Hawker batteries, in full GSM configuration with RM
module in 850 and 900Mhz. With all the TS powered.
conso
config DC SBS15 SBS40 SBS60
radio [W] Internal batteries (1 string)
S111 1448 14 min 50 min 1h20
S222 1990 9 min 34 min 50 min
S333 2533 5 min 24 min 35 min
S444 3075 18 min 26 min
S555 3618 14 min 21 min
S666 4160 11 min 17 min
Table 4.12 : BTS 18000 Outdoor internal batteries backup with RM 850 and 900
Backup time table with internal Hawker batteries, in full GSM configuration with RM
module in 1800 and 1900Mhz. With all the TS powered.
config conso SBS15 SBS40 SBS60
DC
S111 1400 15 min 55 min 1h25
S222 1926 10 min 36 min 55 min
S333 2451 6 min 25 min 37 min
S444 2976 19 min 28 min
S555 3501 15 min 22 min
S666 4027 12 min 18 min
Table 4.13 : BTS 18000 Outdoor internal batteries backup with RM 1800 and 1900

Backup time table with internal Hawker batteries, in full GSM configuration with HPRM
module in 900 Mhz. With all the TS powered.
conso
config DC SBS15 SBS40 SBS60
O2 1407 15 min 55 min 1h25
S22 1910 10 min 36 min 55 min
S222 2412 6 min 26 min 38 min
S224 2914 20 min 29 min
S334 3416 16 min 23 min
S444 3919 12 min 19 min
Table 4.14 : BTS 18000 Outdoor internal batteries backup with HPRM 900
The consumption values are based on the typical values.

4.4. RF CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS GSM 850 GSM900 GSM1800 GSM1900
Uplink frequency band (Mhz) 824-849 880-915 1710-1785 1850-1910
Downlink frequency band (Mhz) 869-894 925-960 1805-1880 1930-1990
BTS 18000 Transmit power level GMSK 8-PSK GMSK 8-PSK GMSK 8-PSK GMSK 8-PSK
with RM modules(1)
RM Output power in dBm 46 46 46 46 44.8 44.8 44.8 44.8
RM Output power in Watt 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 30
Guaranted 43.4 43.4 43.9 43.9 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
DDM or Typical in dBm 44.7 44.7 44.7 44.7 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.2
TxF Guaranted 21.9 21.9 24.7 24.7 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5
Typical in Watt 29.2 29.2 29.7 29.7 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.8
Guaranted 39.6 39.6 40.0 40.0 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4

Typical in dBm 41.5 41.5 41.5 41.5 39.8 39.8 39.8 39.8
DDM H2
Guaranted 9.0 9.0 9.9 9.9 7 7 7 7
Typical in Watt 14.0 14.0 14.2 14.2 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5
BTS 18000 Transmit power level GMSK 8-PSK GMSK 8-PSK GMSK 8-PSK GMSK 8-PSK
with HPRM modules (1)
HPRM Output power in dBm 47.8 46.6
HPRM Output power in Watt 60 45
Guaranted 45.7 44.5

Typical in dBm 46.5 45.2
DDM
Guaranted 37 28.4
Typical in Watt 44.5 33.4
Guaranted 41.8 40.5

Typical in dBm 43.3 42.0
DDM H2
Guaranted 15.1 11.3
Typical in Watt 21.3 16
TX attenuation in dBm GSM 850 GSM900 GSM1800 GSM1900
DDM Typical/Maximum 0.8/1.5 0.8/1 0.9/1.2 0.9/1.2
DDM H2 Typical/Maximum 4/5.2 4/4.8 4.3/5 4.3/5
Cable loss Typical/Maximum 0.57/0.61 0.57/0.61 0.77/0.83 0.77/0.83
Cable loss Maximum with H2 0.76 0.76 1.05 1.05

Table 4.15 : BTS 18000 Radio characteristics
NOTE 1 : The BTS 18000 is proposed with various type of TX coupling and PA output
power depending of the frequency. So, maximum transmit power level will vary
depending on TX coupling. The table gives the per-carrier output power level at BTS
antenna port. They have to be understood as average power for both GMSK and
8PSK modulation.
NOTE 2 : 850Mhz is not yet available with BTS 18000.
NOTE 3 : E-GSM FREQUENCY BAND

E-GSM works in the following frequency band :
880 - 915 Mhz mobile transmit, base receive
925 - 960 Mhz base transmit, mobile receive

RM modules are fully compatible with E-GSM band, but specific combiner modules
must be provided, with or without VSWR.
E-GSM is available in V15.1 release.

4.5. BTS 18000 HARDWARE VIEWS
DC Breakers
DDM (x3)
RICO
DC Breakers
DDM (x3)
ABM
IFM+ICM+SPM
RM (x3)
ABM
IFM+ICM+SPM
RM (x3)
SICS
Figure 4.1 : BTS 18000 indoor cabinet with door opened, front view
600 mm
600 mm
1200 mm
Figure 4.2 : BTS 18000 indoor cabinet foot print, top view

ECU
ABM USER ICO

USER Rack
RM (x3)
IFM+ICM+SPM
IFM+ICM+SPM ABM
RM (x3)
RICO
DDM (x3)
DDM (x3)
ALPRO ALPRO
Batteries ADU
UCPS shelf DDU
Figure 4.3 : BTS 18000 outdoor cabinet with doors opened, front view
53.15
( 1350 )
15.75
( 400 )
48.43
( 1230 ) 57.87
( 1470 )
Door Opens
135 Deg.
Door Opens 91.54
135 Deg. ( 2325 )
Door Opens
Door Opens 90 Deg.
90 Deg.
Figure 4.4 : BTS 18000 outdoor cabinet foot print, top view

5. BTS 18000 BOARD ARCHITECTURE
5.1. OVERVIEW
View of block diagram for a BTS 18000 Indoor and Outdoor.
Figure 5.1 : BTS 18000 indoor and outdoor block diagram
5.2. MODULES AND BOARDS
5.2.1 COMMON FUNCTION MODULES (BCF)
IFM
There are two types of IFM board:

IFM
IFM1
Except for the level of secondary protection and the names that appear on the boards,
the two types of IFM board are identical. Throughout this document, the term “IFM” is
used in text and graphics. You should interpret this as a generic term that covers both
types of IFM board. If it is necessary to distinguish between the two types of IFM
board, then this is stated explicitly in the text.
The Interface Module (IFM) is used as default in the BTS18000 main cabinet only: it is
not present in the extension cabinets.

The IFM module is composed of a single board with connections on the Interface Back
Panel (IBP) and on the front panel.
The E1/T1 IFM is a passive board. Active parts are all located in ICM.
IFM provides ICM with several status signals (GPS antenna presence (in future),
redundancy status). It also provides ABM with a "presence detection" signal and for
Inventory.
Only one reference of IFM enables to fulfill the following configurations;
E1 or T1 twisted pair.
Single IFM connectivity to single ICM for Quad link capacity.
Dual IFM connectivity to single ICM for Octal link capacity.
Dual IFM connectivity to dual ICM for Octal link capacity with ICM
redundancy.
The only function provided by IFM is connectivity:

Quad E1/T1 links from the ABIS (front panel) with secondary protection to
local ICM (back panel) and redundant ICM (cross connect connector on front
panel).
Quad additional E1/T1 links from the other IFM (cross connect connector on
front panel) to local ICM (back panel). This feature is used in Octal ABIS link
configuration, whether ICM is redundant or not. IFM provides also to ICM link
detection for this additional ABIS link.
External synchronization link from external source (CBCF or GPS antenna (in
future), on the front panel) to local ICM (back panel) and remote ICM (cross
connect connector on front panel) Note that only one antenna is connected to
any one of the two IFMs. IFM provides antenna detection to both ICMs.
Cross connect links between remote ICMs (cross connect connector on front
panel) and local one (back panel). This link conveys detection, active/passive,
synchro and signaling link signals between both ICMs (similar to
S8000/S12000 inter CMCF links).
Note that IFM does not provide ICM with the type of link (E1/T1) detection.
This one is done by commissioning switches inside ICM.
Difference between IFM1 and IFM :
IFM board provides a level of secondary protection greater than or equal to
that provided by a CSU (NA only). Consequently, IFM is the appropriate board
to use if a CSU is not being used (WT) to provide protection. The name on
this board is IFM.
IFM1 board provides a lower level of secondary protection than that provided
by the IFM board. If a CSU (NA only) is being used to provide protection, then
the IFM1 board can be used instead of the IFM board. The name on this
board is IFM1. As the IFM1 have the same level of protection than the
S8000/S12000’s CPCMI, for EMEA IFM1 can be used instead of IFM.

Rule : The IFM1 is used with the CSU in NA, and in the region which wants the same
level of protection as CPCMI.
ICM
The Interface Control Module (ICM) is used in the BTS18000 main cabinet only: it is
not present in the extension cabinets. It is designed to manage the whole BTS18000
site in simplex configuration; nevertheless a redundant ICM option is provided.
The ICM module is composed of a single board with connections on the Interface
Back Panel (IBP) and on the front panel. Back panel access is hot pluggable: provide
inrush limiting functions and hot plug signals.
Like the CBCF in S8000/S12000, ICM in simplex mode covers all the functions related
to a complete site including:
Support of Drop and insert facilities
Reference clock for the air interface, synchronized on the Abis PCM
interface, a synchronizing CBCF or the GPS antenna (In future).
GSM_TIME calculations with possible network synchronization.

Switching matrix for time slots static switching between 4 or 8 ABIS E1/T1,
up to 6 links to ABM and 8 serial links to CPU. This switching matrix is a circuit
oriented one and cannot process packet routing.
Conversion from external ABIS links to internal ones (electrical levels).
Concentration of the data flow of the BTS (RSL and OML for a maximum
configuration of S18-18-18)
Configuration and supervision of the O&M slaves
Board detection and inventory for local ABM.
The ICM can also operate in duplex mode as an option. And give a hardware
redundancy.
SPM
The Spare Module (SPM) is reserved for future use in the BTS18000 main cabinet
only: it is not present in the extension cabinets.
ABM
The Alarms Bridge module (ABM) is used in each BTS18000 digital rack: one or two
ABMs per main or extension cabinets depending on the requested configuration
The ABM module is composed of a single board with connections on the Digital Back
Panel (DBP) and on the front panel. Back panel access is hot pluggable and provide
inrush limiting functions and hot plug signals.
The ABM assures bridge functions with several interfaces.

On one side, it manages interface with ICM, one external front link or two in
case of ICM redundancy, in the case of redundant links it is swap
immediately from one ICM to the other in case of active/passive change.
On the other side, the bridge manages one internal link for ABM alarm
function and 3 internal links to RM modules. Each link includes traffic link
and various control signals (reset, Bay Id, status detection) that enable safe
operation sequence of RMs. Out of band control information enables ICM to
drive the RMs reset.
ALARM COLLECTOR
The ABM has the ability to detect several kinds of cabinet alarms under ICM control,
including :
Detection of up to 32 Boolean type cabinet alarms. Those signals are open/close loop
ones, but only 20 can be used as unprotected alarms and can be used only inside the
cabinet or outside the cabinet but only several meters far from the cabinet and never
outside the site. They are detected at any time by ABM and reported to ICM. Only the
even ABM is in charge of cabinet alarms collection. This position is indicated to ABM
by the Radio Interco board cabling. See “Cabinet alarm detection” here under.
Detection of the digital rack, combiner rack and other modules :

• Under the request of ICM, the ABM can report the result of the
presence detection process.
• Modules presence is detected through a close/open loop signal for
those within the ABM digital rack, and the related RF combiners:
o Digital rack modules: IFM, ICM, SPM, and 3 RMs.
o RF combiners: DDMs, TX Filters modules.

o Cabinet modules (indoor SICS and outdoor ECU). In the
outdoor cabinet, the even ABM also detects the UCPS
presence.
• This feature works regardless of the modules power supply status.
The insertion or removal of a module is detected at any time.
• For the RF combiners, this feature does not provide the difference
between the combiner’s type (DDM, TXF). The inventory must be
done to get this information.
Inventory of the digital rack, combiner rack and other cabinet modules :
• Under the request of ICM, the ABM can report the result of the
inventory process.
• Inventory collection is available for all active modules:

o Digital rack modules: IFM, ICM, SPM, and 3 RMs via I2C
busses
o RF combiners: DDMs and TX Filters via I2C over RS422
busses.

o Other ones (indoor SICS and outdoor ECU, and other reserve
for future use). In the outdoor cabinet, the even ABM also
detects the UCPS presence. In the outdoor cabinet only,
ABM collects UCPS modules inventory through a dedicated
protocol on the UART link over RS422.
• For all those modules, this feature is only accessible through polling
on the various serial busses, and the EEPROM must be remotely
powered by ABM (except UCPS).
Cabinet alarm detection :
• The ABM has the ability to detect several kinds of cabinet alarms,
including:
o door status,
o outdoor cabinet 4U user rack and ADU.
o other spare…
• Those signals are open/close loop ones, the total number is 20. They
are detected at any time by ABM and reported to ICM. Only the even
ABM is in charge of cabinet alarms collection.
Alarm polling of the Radio coupling modules including:
• LNA over current detection in the DDMs,

• VSWR alarms and associated setting of thresholds in the DDMs and
TX Filters with the VSWR option.
• Configurations of by-passable hybrid 2 ways on DDM and TXF.

• Those alarms are polled by ABM via RICO, through the I2C bus over
RS422.
Alarm polling of the cooling system modules including :
• Indoor SICS blowers, filter, power and control board status,
• Outdoor ECU blowers, filter, damper, heater, power and control board
status.
• Those alarms are polled by the even ABM via RICO, through the I2C
bus over RS422.
Alarm polling and SW management of the outdoor UCPS.
• The ABM has the ability to update the UCPS SW release.
• It can also set up a certain number of parameters inside the UCPS to
fit its configuration to the BTS18000 cabinet and Battery type.
• ABM can also control the UCPS (shut down the rectifiers and force
battery operation, force battery equalization, and other TBD…)
• Those controls are sent by the even ABM via RICO, through the
UART bus over RS422.
External alarms (optional):

• Each ABM has the ability to detect 8 external protected alarms, and
to drive 2 remote controls.
• Those signals are open/close loop ones. They may be detected or
driven at any time by ABM and reported to CBCF/ICM.
• This function on ABM provides isolation.
SW alarm detection:
• All digital modules and RM have the ability to generate internal and
SW alarms, and to report them to ICM via O&M messages. This
requires power, digital links and SW to be valid on the modules.
• This includes UCPS alarms (AC monitoring, DC monitoring, breakers
status, Battery status)
5.2.2 RADIO MODULES
RM
The Radio Module (RM) is a complete GSM/EDGE transmitter/receiver. It is in charge

of all processing related to the GSM TDMA. It is designed to support 3 TDMAs (GSM
or EDGE). It is logically equivalent to 3 TRX. The RM is able to operate on one sector
basis (3 carriers per sector) “O3” mode as well as 3 sector basis (one carrier per
sector) “S111” mode.
Each radio module is under the control of ICM through the ABM in term of reset. It has
permanent access to Bay Id information on the Digital Back Panel (DBP), so it is able
to configure itself accordingly. It is interfaced with the ABM module via the digital
backplane and provides to ABM a "presence detection" signal and inventory.
All those interfaces are hot pluggable: they offer safe operation and prevent
disturbance to other links or modules whatever RM operation (insertion / removal,
power up/down ...). Back panel access is hot pluggable: provide inrush limiting
functions and hot plug signals.
The RM TX part consists of three low power transmit RF chains. Each chain
processes only one downlink TDMA.
The RM TX provides the RM PA part with 3 RF, low level (10 dBm range), modulated
(GMSK and 8 PSK), bursted signals.
The RM PA part consist of three independent Power Amplifier lines up built on three
independent boards. Each line up process one transmit carrier (GMSK and 8PSK
modulation). Depending of frequency band, the PA output power will vary. Refer to the
RF characteristics table.
The RM receive part consists of 6 RF receive chains. Receive chains are grouped by
2 chains (Main and diversity).

TX0
RX0 div.
RX1 div.
TX1
RX2 div. (common)
TX2
RX0 main
RX1 main
RX2 main (common)
Figure 5.2 : RM module
In addition, a RX splitter function is integrated on the RM RX board. It is inserted between

DDM and RM RX paths (Main and diversity). It allows splitting DDM RX outputs in order
to reach maximum configurations (One input to three outputs split for main and diversity
paths). In order to fit both RM configurations (S111 and O3), this function is configurable
by RF switches. The commands of switches are provided by the DDM (DC command
multiplexed on RF signals on DDM RX RF outputs: automatic RX splitter configuration by
RF connection). Furthermore, the RX splitter configuration is sent back to the logical par
of the RM in order to allow the BTS to detect the configuration (S111 or O3) of each RM.
S111 mode : allows operation in 3 different sectors : all RF connections are used.
O3 mode : whole module operates in only one sector. Only one main and one
diversity RX RF connections is used (RX common). RF split is done inside the
module.
At cabinet level three mode of operation are allowed :
• O3 mode : all RM modules in O3 mode
• S111 mode : all RM modules in S111 mode

• Mixed mode : 3 RM modules in O3 and 3 RM modules in S111 mode.
HPRM
The High Power Radio Module (HPRM) is a variant of the Radio module with only two
TDMAs capacity.

TX0
RX0 div.
RX1 div.
TX1
RX2 div. (common)
RX0 main
RX1 main
RX2 main (common)
Figure 5.3 : HPRM module
The HPRM uses two specific PA with increased output power. Due to the number of
PAs limitation, only TRX0 and TRX1 will be available on HPRM version. The HPRM is
able to operate on one sector basis (2 carriers per sector) “O2” mode as well as 2
sector basis (one carrier per sector) “S11” mode.
At product introduction the HPRM is proposed only in GSM900 frequency band. The
HPRM output power is 60W/45W (GMSK/8PSK) +/- 0.5 dB. Refer to the RF
characteristics table.
DDM AND DDM H2 MODULES
Two types of couplers exist one DDM type and one DDM H2, one and only one type
must be used at any time in one cabinet.
The BTS18000 uses, as a standard, DDM (Dual Diplexer Module), for TX and RX
coupling/filtering purpose. The diplexer allows to share on a same antenna TX and RX
signal. The aim of DDM is to provide TX filtering (out of band spurious and noise
suppression), RX filtering (out of band interferers and noise suppression), TX to RX
isolation, as well as front end low noise amplification for the receive chain.
The figure below shows the block diagram of standard DDM:

Antenna port Antenna port
Power 24/
RX TX RX TX 48V
LNA LNA
I2C bus :
LNA alarms,
detect...
4 RX outputs TX input (from RM 4 RX outputs TX input (from RM

(to RX PA output) (to RX PA output)
splitter input) splitter input)
Figure 5.4 : DDM block diagram
The DDM provides two separate RX paths with 4 outputs per chain. It also provides
two transmit inputs (two transmit carrier’s capacity). The DDM is used in a sector basis
with one diplexer for main receive path and the other one for diversity receive path.
In addition, in order to increase the transmit capacity of DDM, integrated 2 ways hybrid
combiners (H2 coupling) is proposed. These combiners can be bypassed. A front
panel switch, allows informing the system of the actual DDM H2 configurations (2
ways hybrid by-passed or not) The figure below shows DDM (H2) block diagram:

Antenna port Antenna port
Power 24/
RX TX RX TX 48V
LNA LNA
I2C bus :
LNA alarms,
detect...
4 RX outputs TX inputs (from RM 4 RX outputs TX inputs (from RM

(to RX splitter PA outputs) (to RX splitter PA outputs)
inputs) inputs)
Figure 5.5 : DDM H2 block diagram
As an option, the DDM shall integrate a VSWR meter on both antenna accesses. This
VSWR meter provides three levels of alarms. The corresponding thresholds of alarms
are settable on site, through DDM front panel switches.
The DDM is also connected to ABM module and provides to it a presence detection
signal. It allows ABM to collect alarms, inventory information, and to read VSWR
thresholds settings.
The DDM with VSWR meter option shall provide the following alarms:
VSWR alarms level 1,2 and 3 (per 2 for each antenna port)
LNA high current consumption (per 2, for each LNA)
Refer to chapter “VSWR CONFIGURATION” for more details
TXF AND TXF H2 MODULES
Two types of couplers exist one TxF type and one TxF H2, one and only one type
must be used at any time in one cabinet.
The TX filter is used as complement of DDM. It is used each time extra transmit
capacity is needed without need of receive capacity. It aims to allow direct connection
from RM PA output to antenna.
The figure below shows TX filter block diagram:

Antenna port
Power 5V,
TX
I2C bus :
alarms,
detect...
TX input (from RM
PA output)
Figure 5.6 : TX filter block diagram
Like DDM the TX filter accommodate the H2 coupling in order to increase the transmit
capacity. It have 2 TX input for one antenna port.
The same option as DDM module with VSWR meter is available.
The TXF provides a presence detection signal to ABM.
RICO
The Radio InterCO (RICO) provides on the front panel the electrical interfaces that
support DC power distribution and communication between all Radio Coupling
modules and ABM, it’s also provide the connection between ABM even, cooling
system and energy system, using front panel cables.
There is only one reference of RICO, compatible for indoor & outdoor cabinets.
The RICO spans across the entire rack .

5.2.3 CABINET MODULES
SICS (INDOOR ONLY)
The SICS (BTS18000 Indoor Cooling System) is considered as an integral part of the
indoor cabinet design. The system is installed at the bottom of the cabinet, and
accessed through an access lift off panel.
One SICS is provided by indoor cabinet. Its inventory and alarms are polled by the
even ABM (GSM) and by the cGPSAM (UMTS) refer to [R2] for more details.
The SICS provide a vertical upwards air flow that permits forced convection cooling of
the electronic equipment housed within the Indoor cabled cabinet.
The SICS control is sense the external ambient air temperature and automatically
select slow (S1), high (S2) blower speed or full (S3) blower speed. S3 provides
700m3/h air flow.
If the ambient external air temperature is below Ts2 and no fault condition is detected
by the SICS control, the blower speed selection will be (S1).
If the ambient external air temperature is above Ts2 and no fault condition is detected
by the SICS control, the blower speed selection will be (S2). Under this condition, the
SICS filter clog alarm will be inhibited.
If a blower fault condition is detected by the SICS control, the blower speed selection
will be (S3). Under this condition the SICS filter clog alarm will be inhibited. It will
automatically reset once the slow blower speed (S1) has been re-selected by the
control board.
The alarms generated by the SICS for the ABM are:
blowers,
blocked air inlet,
control board operation
ECU (OUTDOOR ONLY)
The ECU (Environmental Control Unit) is considered as an integral part of the outdoor
cabinet design.
One ECU is provided by outdoor cabinet. Its inventory and alarms are polled by the
even ABM (GSM) or cGPSAM (UMTS) refer to [R2] for more details.
The ECU provide a controlled air flow that permits 1400m3/h forced convection
cooling of the electronic equipment housed within the Outdoor cabled cabinet.
A damper is used to control the internal air temperature of the BTS18000 outdoor
cabinet. When fully closed, the damper excludes outside air and air is circulated within
the cabinet. When the damper is fully open, there is no recirculation within the cabinet,
so, the ECU operates by drawing in ambient air that is then routed through the
electronic equipment installed in the cabinet and ejected via outlet ducts situated at
the sides of the ECU.

At intermediate positions, the damper is adjusted automatically to give a mix of re-

circulated and external air to achieve a nominal internal operating temperature.
For low external ambient air temperatures, the internal cabinet air temperature is
maintained above +5°C by the operation of the primary and/or secondary heater
circuits. Even when the doors are open and the risk of the temperature decrease
inside the cabinet is present, the operational cabinet temperature is maintained.
If the cabinet temperature measurement provides an out of range [0-70°C] value, a
CEATS alarm is sent to the UCPS to stop operation of all radio and digital modules.
The other alarms generated by the ECU for the ABM are:
blowers,
heaters,
damper motor,
blocked air inlet,
control board operation
The power connector provides:
AC input power supply for the heaters (2800 W max).
48V DC floating supply (360W max include in the DC power consumption
tables).
UCPS (OUTDOOR ONLY)
The Univity Compact Power System (UCPS) is composed of four basic building block
components: Rectifiers, the CCU, the DDU, and the Shelf.
The Rectifier is the AC to DC power conversion component of the UCPS. Up
to five rectifiers receive AC power directly through the passive Shelf AC
distribution. It interfaces with the DDU for DC output and the CCU for control.
The CCU pools power system alarms between ABM and the UCPS external
components, the DDU and the rectifiers. The CCU HW and SW enable dual
control links in the combo version. Two version of CCU are existing, one for
GSM only and one for GSM/UMTS compatible with combo cabinet.
The DDU provides the DC distribution, over-current protection, and output
disconnects to enable BTS and cabinet temperature and voltage
management. The BTS18000 DDU is the same whatever the configurations
(full GSM, combo GSM/UMTS and MCPA versions).
The Shelf is a passive backplane shelf which provides the necessary
interconnect for the Rectifiers, the CCU and the DDU. The Shelf is a single
version, common UCPS component.
One UCPS is provided by outdoor cabinet. Its inventory and alarms are polled by the
even ABM (GSM) or cGPSAM (UMTS) refer to [R2] for more details.
The UCPS performs power system operation such as
rectifier management for current sharing and alarms,

battery management for float voltage temperature compensation,

charge current control and alarms,
BTS communication for alarms and configuration. ABM is master on the link
and CCU provides answers to the ABM request. Inventory and alarm status
are duplicated to cGPSAM.
Among all alarms generated by the UCPS for the ABM are:
AC and DC supply status,
Rectifier and battery temperature
Battery on discharge
Low voltage disconnect threshold,
DC and battery breakers,
Control board operation
Rectifier addition/removal detection
The power connectors provide:
AC input power supply for the rectifiers.
DC output power supplies to the various loads (2 radio groups, digital boards,
ECU).
DC power connection to batteries
ADU (OUTDOOR ONLY)
The ADU (AC Distribution Unit) is made of:
The AC input cable,

AC network configuration Terminal block including optional user AC socket kit,
Surge suppression,
A system level circuit breaker for rectifiers power on/off and overload
protection.
A circuit breaker for ECU power on/off and overload protection
EMI filtering.
A connector for the ECU
A connector for the UCPS rectifiers
The ADU box implemented in the BTS18000 outdoor BTS includes AC input terminal
blocks for 3 different types of AC network distributing necessary power to the UCPS,
ECU heaters and to an optional User AC plug. In order to implement this function, a
single terminal block type is necessary.
The ADU performs AC protection and distribution to the outdoor cabinet:
To the ECU heaters (2800W)
To the UCPS rectifiers (up to 4+1=5 1400W rectifiers).


To an optional, user AC plug (6A max).

No ADU inventory is performed by the GSM system but in combo configuration ADU is
inventoried by the UMTS system refer to [R2] for more details.
The optional AC plug kit enables user devices to be plugged during the installation
phase. A differential circuit breaker must protect the service personnel against injury.
5.2.4 ANCILLARIES MODULES
CSU
It is US specific equipment, please refer to CSU specific documents.
ALPRO
Like for S8000/S12000 products, optional secondary protection on external, user

alarms and remote controls is provided by the addition of one ALPRO box per ABM.
The same ALPRO boxes is used for S8000 and S12000 indoor can be mounted on
top of the BTS18000 indoor cabinet and provide 8 or 16 protected alarms and 2 or 4
remote control secondary protection.
Inside the outdoor cabinet, the ALPRO box is packaged in a new mechanical format
similar to UMTS iBTS one. This new ALPRO 2 alarm kit is proposed to provide, like
ALPRO, 8 external alarms and 2 remote controls and their secondary protection
against electrical perturbances that could occur between BTS 18000 Outdoor and
customer equipment. This kit is inserted inside the cabinet between the ABM and the
bulkhead. As the BTS 18000 Outdoor can have one kit per ABM board, up to 16
external alarms and 4 remote controls could be protected.
Rule :
ALPRO or ALPRO 2 is mandatory if the customer intends to connect his
external alarms to the BTS in order to monitor them at OMC.
In case of BTS S8000/S12000 swap with BTS 18000, customer and/or
regional engineering team must check external alarm connection presence.
o For Indoor world wide, existing ALPRO can be re-used.
o For Outdoor NA, existing ALPRO can be re-used.
o For Outdoor WT, existing External Alarm Protection box can be re-
used (TBC).
PRIPRO
Depending on installation configuration, the primary protection against lightning surge

is provided for ABIS, external alarms and remote controls.
Like for other indoor products (S8000/S12000), the primary protection modules is not
provided on the BTS 18000 Indoor cabinet. Those protections must be provided by
site solution outside the cabinet.

For the outdoor cabinet, primary protection can optionally be provided by a new
version of the PRIPRO module (PRIPRO 2) inside the outdoor cabinet cable cover.
One PRIPRO 2 module has several connection capacities, it can connect to :
4 PCM, 8 External alarm and 2 Remote control protections.
OR
8 PCM protection only.
OR
16 External alarm and 2 Remote control protections.
Up to 2 modules can be connected to the BTS 18000 Outdoor, and double the
capacity connection protection.
Rules :
For NA only, the PRIPRO 2 module is mandatory for PCM and external alarm
protection. The existing PRIPRO can be re-used in case of S8000/S12000
replacement.
For WT the PRIPRO 2 is optional for PCM protection but mandatory for
external alarm protection. So if customer intends to connect external alarms
PRIPRO 2 is mandatory. The existing PCM box and External Alarm
Connection box can be re-used in case of swap (TBC).
In case of BTS S8000/S12000 swap with BTS 18000, customer and/or
regional engineering team must check PCM and external alarm connection
presence and apply the rule according to the country.
Refer to [A1] for BTS 18000 Outdoor installation method.
75 OHMS KIT
Some markets may require 75 Ohms coax cables for E1 ABIS.

The IFM is designed for interfacing to 100/120 Ohm twisted pairs. If 75 Ohms coax
cables are used, some specific adaptation baluns can be optionally provided.
75 Ohms balun cannot ensure any protection. If necessary, it could be associated with
the PRIPRO module, which includes protection devices.
5.3. COMMON FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT

The Common Function is made of:
One or Two IFM board, each one providing Quad E1/ T1 connectivity,
One ICM board
One SPM board (reserved for future use).
One or two ABM board.
The first ABM is always mandatory whatever the BCF or the radio configuration is
(either in main cabinet or extension ones). This first ABM shall be the “even” one
(upper one in indoor cabinet, left one in outdoor cabinet) as long as this ABM is:

in charge of the inventory of the first IFM and ICM.

In charge of cabinet alarms management.
The second “odd” ABM (lower one in indoor cabinet, right one in outdoor cabinet) is
mandatory as one module is present in corresponding digital rack or combiner rack
(either in main cabinet or extension ones). In particular, “odd” ABM is mandatory
(whatever the radio configuration is) in case of:
ICM redundancy
Configurations with two IFM.
One Common Function is required in each main cabinet. Redundancy of this function
is not mandatory; it can be deployed as an option.
Extension cabinets do not need any Common Function.
In non redundant configurations, the “even” part of the cabinet is cabled: upper one in
the indoor cabinet and left one in the outdoor one.
The redundancy with only 3 RM modules is possible with ICM, IFM and ABM in the
“odd” shelf.
5.3.1 LOW CAPACITY CONFIGURATION

The lowest capacity configuration is:
Boards Quantity Comments
IFM 1 4 E1/T1, sufficient for S333
ICM 1 No redundancy option available
SPM 0 or 1 No need today, reserve for future use
ABM 1 No redundancy option available
Table 5.1 : BTS 18000 provisioning, low capacity without redundancy

IFM ICM SPM RM RM RM ABM
Even
Digital digital
“D”Link Rack
to ABM
Unused,
Odd
digital
Rack
1 Digital “D” Links to other main cabinet ABM
2 Digital “D” Links to extension cabinet ABMs
One quad Abis cable

from bulkhead to IFM 2 Digital “D” Links to extension cabinet ABMs
- 4 E1/T1
Figure 5.7: BTS 18000 cabling, low capacity without redundancy
5.3.2 HIGH CAPACITY, NO REDUNDANCY

The cabinet without redundancy is limited to:
IFM 1 or 2 8 E1/T1, depending on capacity and EDGE rate
ICM 1 If no redundancy option
ABM 2 Due to IFM quantity and RM in second rack
Table 5.2 : BTS 18000 provisioning, high capacity without redundancy

4 E1/T1 to
Digital Even
bulkhead
“D” Link digital
to ABM rack
IFM SPM RM RM RM ABM

Odd
digital
Digital rack
“D” Link
to ABM
2 Digital “D” Links to extention ABM

One or two quad Abis
cable from bulkhead to
IFM 8 E1/T1. A cable 2 Digital “D” Links to extention ABM
link interconnect the
two IFM.
Figure 5.8 : BTS 18000 provisioning, cabling high capacity without redundancy
5.3.3 CONFIGURATIONS WITH REDUNDANCY

The cabinet with redundancy is limited to:
IFM 2 4 or 8E1/T1, depending on capacity and EDGE rate
ICM 2 If redundancy option
ABM 2 Due to IFM and ICM quantity and RM in second rack
Table 5.3 : BTS 18000 provisioning, high capacity with redundancy

4 E1/T1 to
bulkhead Digital
“D” Link
to ABM
Digital
“D” Link
to ABM
2+2 Digital “D” Links to extention

Two quad Abis ABM
cable from bulkhed
2+2 Digital “D” Links to extention
to IFM 8 E1/T1. A
ABM
cable link
interconnect the
two IFM.
Figure 5.9 : BTS 18000 provisioning, cabling with ICM redundancy
5.4. RADIO MODULES ENGINEERING RULES GUIDELINES

The radio modules are:
RM module
RF combiners: DDM, TX filter, DDM H2 and TX Filter H2.
5.4.1 RADIO MODULE

RM and HPRM modules provisioning depends on two main parameters of radio
configuration:
Configuration type: Omni-sectorial, bi-sectorial or tri-sectorial configurations
Number of carriers per sector
Rules of provisioning are:
6 RM max. or 6 HPRM max on a BTS 18000 indoor or outdoor
Three RM or HPRM max per ABM
RM carrier’s capacity max.: 3; HPRM carrier’s capacity max : 2

Two configurations available at RM level: tri-sectorial S111 or Omni-sectorial
O3.

Two configurations available at HPRM level: bi-sectorial S11 or Omni-sectorial

O2.
5.4.2 RF COMBINERS
RF combiners deployment will vary following the RF configurations and the TX
coupling type. The choice of RF combiner’s type is mainly driven by the desired
antenna output power and number of antenna per sector.
The BTS 18000 indoor or outdoor is limited as follows for combiner space:
BTS 18000 combiner max. capacity: 18 slots
One DDM (even DDM H2) needs 3 slots and one TXF (even TXF H2) needs one slot.
The RF combiners general provisioning rules are as follow (for DDM and DDM H2) :
DDM provisioning is driven by RX path need:

• only one DDM is required per sector for up to 9 carriers within a cabinet
• one DDM treats one main receive path and one diversity receive path
• No split between sector is allowed for DDM

TXF is used for transmit capacity upgrade: it avoids the use of extra DDM if no
RX capacity is required
No frequency variant mixed at shelf level.

Even (resp. odd)” combiner rack shall be connected to “even (resp odd)” ABM
in term of inventory & alarm. The even combiner rack is located in the upper
position in the indoor cabinet, left position in the outdoor one.
6. NETWORK ENGINEERING ISSUE
6.1. POWER CONFIGURATION : ATTENUATION & BSTXPWRMAX

Two parameters affect the output power at the antenna connector of the BTS. They
are called attenuation and bsTxPwrMax. They act together to give a real output
power.
Figure 6.1 : Attenuation Scheme
Ps= Pr – Coupling losses

Pr=PAmax-2n

Pc= bsTxPwrMax+ DLU/OMC attenuation

Attenuation
The static attenuation is coded on 4 bits. With the SOC field, the attenuation for the
site can vary from 0 to 12 dB (n = 0 to 6) assuming that if the value is set to 0 the
attenuation taken into account is the one specified in the DLU, else the value taken
into account is the one given at the OMC-R HMI.
The attenuation parameter is a class 2 parameter whose value depends on the BTS
configuration.
The HMI at the OMC-R allows to set its value only at site level whereas the DLU can
adapt it to the cell level. That is the case for the DLUs built for heterogeneous
coupling.
The DLU attenuation is defined at the cell level.
As the HMI attenuation parameter applies to the whole site, not respecting this rule
would lead to a difference between the power instruction in the cell with a different
coupling system and the real power at the antenna output.
bsTxPowerMax
bsTxPwrMax is a class 3 parameter which is the maximum theoretical level of BTS
transmission power in a cell. It can be modified at any moment by the operator
through the ABIS CELL MODIFY REQUEST message. It can be set at cell level.
(setting different values for the different cells construct different coverage areas.)
The consistency of the maximum value specified for bsTxPowerMax and the
maximum Tx power is always checked and can lead to NACK message.
For the lower limit, one must be aware that if the operator sets a lower value, there is
only an alarm on the BTS but the BTS is still running with the old value. To observe
the failure of this modification, the operator has to verify this notification. At the next
failure, the BTS could not restart.
In case of heterogeneous coupling systems using the DLU attenuation, bsTxPwrMax
has to be set to different values in each cell to be able to transmit at full power at each
PAs outputs.
However, if a global value of bsTxPwrMax is defined for the whole site, be aware to
use a value that can be common to the different types of coupling systems otherwise,
a Nack message will rise.
The following table defines:
The coupling attenuation for each type of configuration

The range of power accepted by the different RM types
The TX static output power (configured by 2 dBm steps) depending on the
bsTxPwrMax consign at OMC-R. The unreachable consigns are grayed and
noticed “nack”.

Configuration RM 30W RM 30W RM 40W RM 40W HPRM HPRM
D H2 D H2 D H2
coupling coupling coupling coupling coupling coupling
attenuation 1 4 1 4 1 4
RM config : 31-44 31-44 33-46 33-46 34-47 34-47

Pmin-Pmax
bsTxPwrMax
51 -> 48 Nack Nack Nack Nack Nack Nack
47 Nack Nack Nack Nack Nack Nack
46 Nack Nack Nack Nack Pmax Nack

45 Nack Nack Pmax Nack Pmax Nack
44 Nack Nack Pmax Nack Pmax -2 Nack
43 Pmax Nack Pmax -2 Nack Pmax -2 Pmax

42 Pmax Nack Pmax -2 Pmax Pmax -4 Pmax
41 Pmax -2 Nack Pmax -4 Pmax Pmax -4 Pmax -2
40 Pmax -2 Pmax Pmax -4 Pmax -2 Pmax -6 Pmax -2

39 Pmax -4 Pmax Pmax -6 Pmax -2 Pmax -6 Pmax -4
38 Pmax -4 Pmax -2 Pmax -6 Pmax -4 Pmax -8 Pmax -4


32 Pmax -10 Pmax -8 Pmax -12 Pmax -10 Nack Pmax -10
31 Pmax -12 Pmax -8 Nack Pmax -10 Nack Pmax -12

30 Pmax -12 Pmax -10 Nack Pmax -12 Nack Pmax -12
29 Nack Pmax -10 Nack Pmax -12 Nack Nack
28 Nack Pmax -12 Nack Nack Nack Nack
27 Nack Pmax -12 Nack Nack Nack Nack
=< 26 Nack Nack Nack Nack Nack Nack
Table 6.1 : BTS 18000 attenuation table

6.2. SYSTEM CAPACITY : TRX PER CELL AND TRX PER SITE
The V15.0.1 system supports:
On BSC2G:
16 TRX per cell
24 TRX per site
that induces the following BTS 18000 maximum capacity:
3S8-8-8 BTS 18000 greenfield
2S12-12 BTS 18000 greenfield

1O16 BTS 18000 greenfield omnisectorial
same configurations if synchronized by a CMCF.
On BSCe3:
16 TRX per cell
48 TRX per site
that induces the following BTS 18000 maximum capacity:
3S16-16-16 BTS 18000 greenfield
2S16-16 BTS 18000 greenfield
1O16 BTS 18000 greenfield omnisectorial
same configurations if synchronized by a CMCF.
6.3. TEI AND TRX ASSOCIATION
6.3.1 TEI CONSTRAINTS

To be able to manage up to 54 TRX (BTS 18000 in S18-18-18 configuration),
the TEI is coded on ABIS interface on 7 bits. This impacts OMC, BSC2G and
BSCe3.
One RM always supports three consecutive (*) TEI TRX numbers; if only one
TRX is configured on one RM, the two other values are reserved and so, not
used by an other RM.
(*)
The TEI supported by one RM must have values that are consecutive in the
tables given here after : example, for shelf 1, TEIs 38, 39 and 14 are
considered as being consecutive.
In one RM, the first TEI (TEI 38 in the previous example) is always associated
with the first transmit path, the second TEI (TEI 39) is always associated with
the second transmit path and the third TEI (TEI 14) is always associated with
the third transmit path.
Some of the TEI of the RM can be configured as spare, in order to be used as
spare TRX in case of failure of one of the other. This defense mechanism still
exists and is defined exactly the same way they are on S8000/S12000. The

spare TRX are part of the BTS configuration. All radio and coupling modules
necessary for the spare TRX are installed and connected. Each spare TRX is
created at OMC-R and is dedicated to a given cell. The spare TRX are
available for TDMA defenses managed by BSC through the TDMA
reconfiguration function.
6.3.2 TEI MAPPING

The TRX and ABM TEI numbering are the following
First Extension BTS Cabinet - Second Extension BTS Cabinet -
Main BTS Cabinet - Base Ext 0 Ext 1
Shelf 1 Shelf 3 Shelf 5
RM 0 RM 1 RM 2 RM 0 RM 1 RM 2 RM 0 RM 1 RM 2
TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI
0 32 0 35 0 38 0 40 0 43 0 46 0 48 0 51 0 54
1 33 1 36 1 39 1 41 1 44 1 47 1 49 1 52 1 55
2 34 2 37 2 14 2 42 2 45 2 18 2 50 2 53 2 22
ABM 80 ABM 82 ABM 84
Shelf 2 Shelf 4 Shelf 6

RM 3 RM 4 RM 5 RM 3 RM 4 RM 5 RM 3 RM 4 RM 5
TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI TX TEI
0 15 0 62 0 65 0 19 0 68 0 71 0 23 0 74 0 77
1 16 1 63 1 66 1 20 1 69 1 72 1 24 1 75 1 78
2 17 2 64 2 67 2 21 2 70 2 73 2 25 2 76 2 79
ABM 81 ABM 83 ABM 85
Table 6.2 : BTS 18000 TEI TRX and ABM mapping
The TEI supported by the RMs are: (32,33,34), (35,36,37), (38,39,14), (15,16,17),
(62,63,64), …
For indoor BTS 18000: Shelves 1 and 2 are in the main cabinet (shelf 1 is upper and
shelf 2 is lower); shelves 3 and 4 are in the first extension (shelf 3 is upper and shelf 4
is lower); shelves 5 and 6 are in the second extension (shelf 5 is upper and shelf 6 is
lower).
For outdoor BTS 18000: Shelves 1 and 2 are in the main cabinet (shelf 1 is left and
shelf 2 is right); shelves 3 and 4 are in the first extension (shelf 3 is left and shelf 4 is
right); shelves 5 and 6 are in the second extension (shelf 5 is left and shelf 6 is right).
6.3.3 NUMBER OF ABIS TIMESLOTS

Radio Site mask rules are the following for BTS 18000 sites:
One LAPD can carry signalling of 9 TRX maximum
For a Site with 9 TRX or less, only one LAPD is necessary
For a Site with more than 9 TRX, LAPD dedicated to a Cell are used
(never several Cells on the same LAPD in this case).

The BTS 18000 product requires either one or two LAPDs per cell ie. maximum 6
LAPDs per site.
A recommended rule for an easier upgrade way is to allocate 1 LAPD per cell even if
the number of TRX is lower to 9.
EX : 1S6-6-6 could have 3 LAPD instead of 2.
The SITE TEI value for a greenfield BTS 18000 BTS is 0 to 9. That range is different
from other BTS products. So a new control has to be done at OMC-R in order to verify
the SITE TEI.
6.4. EDGE
For greenfield BTS 18000, each TRX supports up to 10 DS0 (RM supports up to 10
DS0 per TRX; ICM supports up to 10 DS0 per TRX).
The EDGE capability is provided by the BTS. The BSC or OMC-R doesn’t have to
control it.
6.5. SITES SYNCHRONIZATION

The site synchronization feature allows synchronizing an ICM by a CMCF_ph2
(located in a S8000 or S12000 site). The BTS 18000 is ready for synchronization.
Refer to “BTS SYNCHRONIZATION” chapter.
6.6. VSWR CONFIGURATION

The VSWR embedded in a DDM or TxFilter combiners manages 3 fault levels
corresponding to 3 VSWR thresholds:
First level is reported to the operator as a warning,
Second level is reported as a major fault,
Third level is reported as a major fault and associated TRX are considered as
no more working; if possible, defenses are performed by the BSC.
The thresholds can be configured with a hardware switch that is in front side of the
DDM module. Default threshold values are configured at factory.
The configuration switch has three possible states. Each state corresponds to a 3
thresholds set. The thresholds values apply to the both VSWR embedded in the DDM.
The switch allow shifting the 3 thresholds of a same amount. Three shift values are
allowed: 0, 2 and 4dB and correspond to the following level for VSWR alarms:
Default switch position (0 dB) 2 dB switch position 4 dB switch position
VSWR_level_1 12 +/- 3dB 14 +/- 3.5 dB 16 +/- 4 dB
VSWR_level_2 9.5 +/- 2.5 dB 11.5 +/- 3 dB 13.5 +/- 3.5 dB
VSWR_level_3 6 +/- 2 dB 8 +/- 2.25 dB 10 +/- 2.5 dB
Table 6.3 : BTS 18000 VSWR alarm level

6.7. HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS MANAGEMENT

Each hardware BTS configuration is defined in a specific file called DLU of the BTS
software. The introduction of a new BTS configuration requires downloading of a new
BTS software including a new DLU. Dynamic management provides an automatic
upgrade of the OMC-R file, listing all BTS DLUs thanks to the file that lists all the
DLUs included in the BTS software load. BTS’s EFTs contain this the dlulist.txt file. It
allows to easily introduce new BTS configurations, which require only a new DLU
description, without OMC-R patches and without OMC-R stop/re-start avoiding service
interruption.
The hardware configuration is given to the software thanks to the DLU mechanism. As
many configurations reference as hardware configuration are introduced.
Each configuration reference is described by a 3 character code: one letter and 2
digits.
New letters are introduced for greenfield BTS 18000 configurations: one letter for
indoor variant; one letter for outdoor variant.
All Indoor and Outdoor configurations are stored in the same DLU file.
MCPA configuration needs a specific configuration file, refer to [R1].
6.8. DROP & INSERT

The BTS 18000 BTS supports the Drop&Insert function exactly the same way the
S8000/S12000 does: the BTS is transparent for all external PCM TS not used for its
own radio traffic or signaling. It also avoids auto-synchronization. As a consequence it
can be inserted in a BTS chain or a BTS loop.
The Drop&Insert installation rules remain the same:

BCF TEI are ordered increasing in the chain or loop
External PCM_in are even PCM; external PCM_out are odd PCM.
A switched off BTS 18000 BTS is blocking (similar to CBCF), because the IFM module
hardware contains no relays.
A power supplied BTS 18000 is transparent for other BTS in the chain or loop.
7. BTS 18000 CONFIGURATIONS
7.1. BUILDING METHOD

How to choose the configuration?
1) Take the “logical” configuration which is needed, In term of quantity of DRX
per sector.
2) Think about the way to build maximum/final configuration which could be
installed on site.

3) Choose the RM mode in keeping in mind the upgrade path, in order to have
same DLU during the upgrade. This minimizes the on site manipulation and
intervention.
4) Then choose the best adapted DLU for this configuration.

For help take into account :
The number of sectors per cabinet which correspond to the desired
configuration.
The physical configuration of the cabinet which is the nominal
repartition per sector of the RM module for a given DLU.
All this determine the best choice for the desired configuration
4) Take into account the GENERALS and SPECIFICS RULES regarding the
chosen configuration. Refer to the chapter CONFIGURATIONS
ENGINEERING RULES.
BTS 18000 permitted configurations and associated DLUs are given hereafter.

7.2. MONOBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF

H2
# of Config Config
Physical TEI / cell for BTS Id** Attenuation
Logical Conf sectors / Ref Ref
Conf Rules
cabinet Indoor Outdoor
0 1 2 DLU HMI
Monocabinet
max 1S6-6-6 DDM H2 1S6-6-6 32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
3 M01 N01 4 4 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67
35,36,37 –
max 1S6-12 DDM H2 1S6-12 32,33,34 – 38,39,14 –
2 M01 N01 4 4 RULE 3
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 –
65,66,67
max 1S6-6-6 DDM H2 1S6-6-6 32-35-38 - 33-36-39 - 34-37-14 -
3 M21* N21* 4 4 RULE 1
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67
32,33,34 -
35,36,37 -
max 1O18 DDM H2 1O18 38,39,14 -
1 M02 N02 4 4
min 1O1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 -
62,63,64 -
65,66,67
32,33,34 - 15,16,17 -
max 1S9-9 DDM H2 1S9-9
2 35,36,37 - 62,63,64 - M02 N02 4 4
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3
38,39,14 - 65,66,67
32,33,34 -
35,36,37 -
max 1O15 DDM H2 1O15
1 38,39,14 - M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 1O1 DDM H2 Mode O3
15,16,17 -
62,63,64 -
15,16,17 –
max 1S3-6-9 DDM H2 1S3-6-9 35,36,37 –
3 32,33,34 62,63,64 – M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 1S1-1-1 Mode O3 38,39,14
65,66,67
38,39,14 –
max 1S3-3-12 DDM H2 1S3-3-12 15,16,17 –
3 32,33,34 35,36,37 M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 62,63,64 –
65,66,67
35,36,37 -
38,39,14 –
max 1S3-15 DDM H2 1S3-15
2 32;33;34 15,16,17 – M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
62,63,64 –
65,66,67
38,39,14 –
max 1S6-12 DDM H2 1S6-12 32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
2 M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 35,36,37 62,63,64 –
65,66,67
max 1S6-6-6 DDM H2 1S6-6-6 32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
3 M24* N24* 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 15-62-65 16-63-66 17-64-67
max 1S6-6-6 DDM H2 1S6-6-6 32-35-38- 33-36-39- 34-37-14
3 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode S111 15-62-65 16-63-66 17-64-67
Table 7.1 : BTS 18000 monoband mono-cabinet configurations with RM
# Config Config
Logical Conf sect./ Ref Ref
Conf Rules
cab. Indoor Outdoor
0 1 2 DLU HMI
Bicabinet
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
max 2S12-12-12 DDM H2 2S6-6-6/6-6-6 15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -
3 M01 N01 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73

35,36,37 –
32,33,34 – 38,39,14 –
max 2S12-18 DDM H2 2S6-12/6-6 15,16,17 – 62,63,64 –
2 M01 N01 4 4 RULE 3
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 40,41,42 – 65,66,67 –
19,20,21 43,44,45 –
68,69,70
32-35-38 - 33-36-39 - 34-37-14 -
max 2S12-12-12 DDM H2 2S6-6-6/6-6-6 15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -
3 M21* N21* 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 40-43-46 - 41-44-47 - 42-45-18 -
19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73
32,33,34 - 40,41,42 -
35,36,37 - 43,44,45 -
max 2S18-18 DDM H2 2O18/18 38,39,14 - 46,47,18 -
1 M02 N02 4 4
min 2S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 - 19,20,21 -
62,63,64 - 68,69,70 -
65,66,67 71,72,73
40,41,42 -
43,44,45 -
32,33,34 - 15,16,17 -
max 2S9-9-18 DDM H2 2S9-9/O18 46,47,18 -
2/1 35,36,37 - 62,63,64 - M02 N02 4 4 RULE 3
min 2S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 19,20,21 -
38,39,14 65,66,67
68,69,70 -
71,72,73
35,36,37 – 40,41,42 –
38,39,14 – 43,44,45 –
max 2S3-15-15 DDM H2 2S3-15/O15
2/1 32,33,34 15,16,17 – 46,47,18 – M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 2S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3
62,63,64 – 19,20,21 –
65,66,67 68,69,70
40,41,42 –
38,39,14 –
43,44,45 –
max 2S6-12-15 DDm H2 2S6-12/O15 32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
2/1 46,47,18 – M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 2S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 35,36,37 62,63,64 –
19,20,21 –
65,66,67
68,69,70
38,39,14 – 43,44,45 –
15,16,17 – 46,47,18 –
max 2S6-15-15 DDM H2 2S6-12/3-15 32,33,34 –
2 62,63,64 – 19,20,21 – M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 2S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 35,36,37
65,66,67 – 68,69,70 –
40,41,42 71,72,73
65,66,67 –
15,16,17 –
32,33,34 – 46,47,18 –
max 2S9-12-15 DDM H2 2S9-6-3/6-12 62,63,64 –
3/2 35,36,37 - 19,20,21 – M03 N03 4 4 RULE 3-4
min 2S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 40,41,42 –
38,39,14 68,69,70 –
43,44,45 –
71,72,73
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -

max 2S12-12-12 DDM H2 2S6-6-6/6-6-6 15-62-65 - 16-63-66 - 17-64-67 -
3 M24* N24* 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
19-68-71 20-69-72 21-70-73
32-35-38- 33-36-39- 34-37-14

max 2S12-12-12 DDM H2 2S6-6-6/6-6-6 15-62-65- 16-63-66- 17-64-67-
3 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode S111 40-43-46- 41-44-47- 42-45-18-
19-68-71 20-69-72 21-70-73
Table 7.2 : BTS 18000 monoband bi-cabinet configurations with RM

Config Config
# sec./ Physical TEI / cell for BTS Id** Attenuation
Logical Conf Ref Ref
cab. Conf Rules
Indoor Outdoor
0 1 2 DLU HMI
Tricabinet
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -
max 3S18-18-18 DDM H2 3S6-6-6/6-6-6/6-6-6 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
3 M01 N01 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 19,20,21 - 68,69,70 - 71,72,73 -
48,49,50 - 51,52,53 - 54,55,22 -
23,24,25 74,75,76 - 77,78,79
32-35-38 - 33-36-39 - 34-37-14 -

15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -
max 3S18-18-18 DDM H2 3S6-6-6/6-6-6/6-6-6 40-43-46 - 41-44-47 - 42-45-18 -
3 M21* N21* 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 19,20,21 - 68,69,70 - 71,72,73 -
48-51-54 - 49-52-55 - 50-53-22 -
23,24,25 74,75,76 77,78,79
32,33,34 - 40,41,42 - 48,49,50 -

35,36,37 - 43,44,45 - 51,52,53 -
max 3S18-18-18 DDM H2 3O18/18/18 38,39,14 - 46,47,18 - 54,55,22 -
1 M02 N02 4 4
min 3S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 - 19,20,21 - 23,24,25 -
62,63,64 - 68,69,70 - 74,75,76 -
65,66,67 71,72,73 77,78,79
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -

15-62-65 - 16-63-66 - 17-64-67 -
max 3S18-18-18 DDM H2 3S6-6-6/6-6-6/6-6-6 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
3 M24* N24* 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 19-68-71 - 20-69-72 - 21-70-73 -
48,49,50 - 51,52,53 - 54,55,22 -
23-74-77 24-75-78 25-76-79
32-35-38- 33-36-39- 34-37-14

15-62-65- 16-63-66- 17-64-67-
max 3S18-18-18 DDM H2 3S6-6-6/6-6-6/6-6-6 40-43-46- 41-44-47- 42-45-18-
3 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode S111 19-68-71- 20-69-72- 21-70-73-
48-51-54- 49-52-55- 50-53-22-
23-74-77 24-75-78 25-76-79
Table 7.3 : BTS 18000 monoband tri-cabinet configurations with RM
NOTE (*) : The difference between M/N21 and M/N24 is the shelf housing. In M/N21
the S111 RM modules are in the shelf one and the O3 RM modules in the
shelf two. For the M/N24 it’s the opposite, O3 in shelf one and S111 in shelf
two.
NOTE (**) : Refer to the TEI MAPPING table in previous chapter.
7.3. CONFIGURATIONS HPRM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2

# of Config Config
Logical Conf sectors / Ref Ref
Conf Rules
cabinet Indoor Outdoor
0 1 2 DLU HMI
Monocabinet
max 1S4-4-4 DDM H2 1S4-4-4 32,33 – 35,36 – 38,39 –
3 M81 N81 4 4 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O2 15,16 62,63 65,66
32,33-
35,36 –
max 1O12 DDM H2 1O12 38,39 –
1 M82 N82 4 4
min 1O1 DDM H2 Mode O2 15,16 –
62,63 –
65,66

32,33 – 15,16 –
max 1S6-6 DDM H2 1S6-6
2 35,36 – 62,63 – M82 N82 4 4
38,39 65,66
max 1S6-6 DDM H2 1S6-6 32-35-38 – 15-62-65 –
2 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode S11 33-36-39 16-63-66
Max 1S4-4-4 DDM H2 1S4-4-4 32-35 – 33-36 – 38,39 –
3 M91 N91 4 4 RULE 1-2
Min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 15-62 16-63 65,66
Table 7.4 : BTS 18000 mono-cabinet configurations with HPRM
# Config Config
Logical Conf sect./ Ref Ref
Conf Rules
cab. Indoor Outdoor
0 1 2 DLU HMI
Bicabinet
32,33 – 35,36 – 38,39 –
max 2S8-8-8 DDM H2 2S4-4-4/4-4-4 15,16 – 62,63 – 65,66 –
3 M81 N81 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O2 40,41 – 43,44 – 46,47 –
19,20 68,69 71,72
32,33-
35,36 –
38,39 –
15,16 –
62,63 –
max 2O24 DDM H2 2O12/12 65,66 –
1 M82 N82 4 4
min 1O1DDM H2 Mode O2 40,41 –
43,44 –
46,47 –
19,20 –
68,69 –
71,72
32,33 – 40,41 –
35,36 – 43,44 –
max 2S12-12 DDM H2 1O12/12 38,39 – 46,47 –
1 M82 N82 4 4
min 2S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O2 15,16 – 19,20 –
62,63 – 68,69 –
65,66 71,72
32,33 – 15,16 –
35,36 – 62,63 –
max 2S12-12 DDM H2 2S6-6/6-6 38,39 – 65,66 –
2 M82 N82 4 4
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode O2 40,41 – 19,20 –
43,44 – 68,69 –
46,47 71,72
32,33-
35,36 –
38,39 –
15,16 – 19,20 –
max 2S18-6 DDM H2 2S12/6-6
1/2 62,63 – 68,69 – M82 N82 4 4
65,66 – 71,72
40,41 –
43,44 –
46,47
40,41 –
43,44 –
32,33 – 15,16 –
max 2S6-6-12 DDM H2 2S6-6/12 46,47 –
2/1 35,36 – 62,63 – M82 N82 4 4
min 2S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O2 19,20 –
38,39 65,66
68,69 –
71,72
32-35-38 – 15-62-65 –
max 2S12-12 DDM H2 2S6-6/6-6 33-36-39 – 16-63-66 –
2 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode S11 40-43-46 – 19-68-71 –
41-44-47 20-69-72
32-35 – 33-36 – 38,39 –

max 2S8-8-8 DDM H2 2S4-4-4/4-4-4 15-62 – 16-63 – 65,66 –
3 M91 N91 4 4 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 40-43 – 41-44 – 46,47 –
19-68 20-69 71,72
Table 7.5 : BTS 18000 bi-cabinet configurations with HPRM

Config Config
# sec./ Physical TEI / cell for BTS Id** Attenuation
Logical Conf Ref Ref
cab. Conf Rules
Indoor Outdoor
0 1 2 DLU HMI
Tricabinet
38,39 – 35,35 – 38,39 –
65,66 – 62,63 – 65,66 –
max 3S12-12-12 DDM H2 3S4-4-4/4-4-4/4-4-4 40,41 – 43,44 – 46,47 –
3 M81 N81 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O2 19,20 – 68,69 – 71,72 –
48,49 – 51,52 – 54,55 –
23,24 74,75 77,78
32,33 – 40,41 – 48,49 –

35,36 – 43,44 – 51,52 –
max 3S12-12-12 DDM H2 3º12/12/12 38,39 – 46,47 – 54,55 –
1 M82 N82 4 4
min 3S1-1-1 DDM H2 Modes O2 15,16 – 19,20 – 23,24 –
62,63 – 68,69 – 74,75 –
65,66 71,72 77,78
32-35-38 – 15-62-65 –
33-36-39 – 16-63-66 –
max 3S18-18 DDM H2 3S6-6/6-6/6-6 40-43-46 – 19-68-71 –
2 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1 DDM H2 Mode S11 41-44-47 – 20-69-72 –
48-51-54 – 23-74-77 –
49-52-55 24-75-78
32-35 – 33-36 – 38,39 –

15-62 – 16-63 – 65,66 –
max 3S12-12-12 DDM H2 3S4-4-4/4-4-4/4-4-4 40-43 – 41-44 – 46,47 – RULE 1-
3 M91 N91 4 4
min 1S1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 19-68 – 20-69 – 71,72 – 2
48-51 – 23-74 – 54,55 –
49-52 24-75 77,78
Table 7.6 : BTS 18000 tri-cabinet configurations with HPRM
7.4. DUALBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF

H2
TEI / cell for BTS Id** Atten.

# Conf ConfR
Physical
Logical Conf sect. / Ref ef Rules
Conf D H
cab. F1 F2 Ind. Out.
L M
0 1 2 0 1 2 U I
Monocabinet
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
max 1O9_9 DDM H2 1O9_9
1 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – M02 N02 4 4
min 1º1_1 DDM H2 Mode O3
38,39,14 65,66,67
max 1S3-3-3_3-3-3 DDM H2 1S3-3-3_3-3-3

3 32,33,34 35,36,37 38,39,14 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 M03 N03 4 4 RULE 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3
max 1S3-3-3_3-3-3 DDM H2 1S3-3-3_3-3-3

3 32-35-38 33-36-39 34-37-14 15-62-65 16-63-66 17-64-67 M13 N13 4 4 RULE 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode S111
4 4
max 1S4-4-4_2-2-2 DDM H2/DDM 1S4-4-4_2-2-2 32,33,34 – 35,36,37 – 38,39,14 –
3 62-65 63-66 64-67 MH7 NH7 / /
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2/DDM Mode mixed 15 16 17
1 1
Table 7.7 : BTS 18000 dualband mono-cabinet configurations with RM


# Conf Conf
Physical
Logical Conf sect. / Ref Ref Rules
Conf D H
L M
0 1 2 0 1 2 U I
Bicabinet
max 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM H2 2S666_666 32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 - 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
3 M01 N01 4 4
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 –
35,36,37 – 43,44,45 –
max 2O18_18 DDM H2 2O18_18 38,39,14 – 46,47,18 –
1 M02 N02 4 4
min 2O1_1 DDM H2 Mode O3 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 –
62,63,64 – 68,69,70 –
65,66,67 71,72,73
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 – 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 –
max 2S9-9_9-9 DDM H2 2O9_9/9_9
1 35,36,37 – 43,44,45 – 62,63,64 – 68,69,70 – M02 N02 4 4
min 2S1-1_1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3
38,39,14- 46,47,18 65,66,67 71,72,73
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 – 40,41,42 – 19,20,21 –
max 2S9-9_9-9 DDM H2 2S9-9/9-9
2 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – 43,44,45 – 68,69,70 – M02 N02 4 4
min 2S1-1_1-1 DDM H2 Mode O3
38,39,14 65,66,67 46,47,18 71,72,73
max 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM H2 2S666_666 32-35-38 - 33-36-39- 34-37-14- 40,43,46 - 41,44,47 - 42,45,18 -
3 M21 N21 4 4
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode mixed 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73
2S3-3-3_3-3-3
max 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM H2 32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 - 15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -
3 /3-3-3_3-3-3 M03 N03 4 4
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 40,41,42 43,44,45 46,47,18 19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73
Mode O3
2S3-3-3_3-3-3
max 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM H2 32-35-38 - 33-36-39- 41- 34-37-14- 15-62-65-19- 16-63-66- 17-64-67-
3 /3-3-3_3-3-3 M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 40-43-46 44-47 42-45-18 68-71 20-69-72 21-70-73
Mode S111
Table 7.8 : BTS 18000 dualband bi-cabinet configurations with RM

# Conf Conf
Physical
Conf D H
L M
0 1 2 0 1 2 U I
Tricabinet
40,41,42 - 43,44,45 – 46,47,18 –
max 3S6-6-6_12-12-12 DDM
3S666_666/666 32,33,34 – 35,36,37 – 38,39,14 – 19,20,21 – 68,69,70 – 71,72,73 –
H2 3 M01 N01 4 4
Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 48,49,50 – 51,52,53 – 54,55,22 –
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2
23,24,25 74,75,76 77,78,79
40,41,42 – 19,20,21 –
43,44,45 – 68,69,70 –
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
max 3S9-9_18-18 DDM H2 3S9-9_9-9/9-9 46,47,18 – 71,72,73 –
2 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – M02 N02 4 4
min 2S1-1_1-1 DDM H2 Mode SO3 48,49,50 – 23,24,25 –
38,39,14 65,66,67
51,52,53 – 74,75,76 –
54,55,22 77,78,79
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 – 48,49,50 – 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 – 23,24,25 –

max 3S9-9-9_9-9-9 DDM H2 3S9_9/9_9/9_9
1 35,36,37 – 43,44,45 – 51,52,53 – 62,63,64 – 68,69,70 – 74,75,76 – M02 N02 4 4
38,39,14 46,47,18 54,55,22 65,66,67 71,72,73 77,78,79
40-43-46 – 41-44-47 – 42-45-18 –

max 3S6-6-6_12-12-12 DDm
3S666_666/666 32-35-38 – 33-36-39 – 34-37-14 – 19,20,21 – 68,69,70 – 71,72,73 –
H2 3 M21 N21 4 4
Mode mixed 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 48-51-54 – 49-52-55 – 50-53-22 –
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDm H2
23,24,25 74,75,76 77,78,79
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 - 15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -

max 3S9-9-9_9-9-9 DDM H2 3*S3-3-3_3-3-3
3 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 - 19,20,21 - 68,69,70 - 71,72,73 - M03 N03 4 4
48,49,50 51,52,53 54,55,22 23,24,25 74,75,76 77,78,79
32-35-38 - 33-36-39- 34-37-14- 15-62-65- 16-63-66- 17-64-67-

max 3S9-9-9_9-9-9 DDM H2 3*S3-3-3_3-3-3
3 40-43-46 - 41-44-47- 42-45-18- 19-68-71- 20-69-72- 21-70-73- M13 N13 4 4
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM H2 Mode S111
48-51-54 49-52-55 50-53-22 23-74-77 24-75-78 25-76-79
Table 7.9 : BTS 18000 dualband tri-cabinet configurations with RM

7.5. MONOBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM AND TXF

# of
TEI / cell for BTS Id** Config Config Attenuation
sectors Physical
Logical Conf Ref Ref Rules
/ Conf
Indoor Outdoor
cabinet 0 1 2 DLU HMI
Monocabinet
max 1S6-6-6 DDM 1S6-6-6 32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 - RULE 1-2-
3 M31 N31 1 1
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 6
35,36,37 –
max 1S6-12 DDM 1S6-12 32,33,34 – 38,39,14 –
2 M31 N31 1 1 RULE 6
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 –
65,66,67
32,33,34 –
35,36,37 –
max 1O16 DDM 1O16 38,39 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 1O1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 –
62,63,64 –
65,66
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
max 1S8-8 DDM 1S8-8
2 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – M32 N32 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode O3
38,39 65,66
15,16 –
max 1S2-4-6 DDM 1S2-4-6 35,36 –
3 32,33 62,63 – M33 N33 1 1 RULE 3-5
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 38,39
65,66
38,39 –
max 1S2-2-8 DDM 1S2-2-8 15,16 –
3 32,33 35,36 M33 N33 1 1 RULE 3-5
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 62,63 –
65,66
max 1S4-4-4 DDM 1S4-4-4 32-35 – 33-36 – 34-37 –
3 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode S111 15-62 16-63 17-64
max 1S6-6-6 DDM 1S6-6-6 32-35-38 - 33-36-39 - 34-37-14 -
3 M51 N51 1 1 RULE 6
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,64
max 1S6-6-6 DDM 1S6-6-6 32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
3 M54 N54 1 1 RULE 6
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 15-62-65 16-63-66 17-64-67
Table 7.10 : BTS 18000 monoband mono-cabinet configurations with RM
# of
TEI / cell for BTS Id** Config Attenuation
sectors Physical Config Ref
Logical Conf Ref Rules
/ Conf Outdoor
Indoor
Bicabinet
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
max 2S12-12-12 DDM 2S6-6-6/6-6-6 15,16,17 - 62,63,64 - 65,66,67 -
3 M31 N31 1 1 RULE 6
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73
35,36,37 –
32,33,34 – 38,39,14 –
max 2S12-18 DDM 2S6-12/6-6 15,16,17 – 62,63,64 –
2 M31 N31 1 1 RULE 6
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode O3 40,41,42 – 65,66,67 –
19,20,21 43,44,45 –
68;69;70
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 –
35,36,37 – 43,44,45 –
max 2S16-16 DDM 2O16/16 38,39 – 46,47 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 2S1-1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 –
62,63,64 – 68,69,70 –
65,66 71,72
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
35,36,37 – 62,63,64 –
max 2S16-16 DDM 2S8-8/8-8 38,39 – 65,66 –
2 M32 N32 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode O3 40,41,42 – 19,20,21 –
43,44,45 – 68,69,70 –
46,47 71,72

40,41,42 -
43,44,45 -
32,33,34 - 15,16,17 -
max 2S8-8-16 DDM 2S8-8/16 46,47 -
2/1 35,36,37 - 62,63,64 - M32 N32 1 1 RULE 3
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 19,20,21 -
38,39 65,66
68,69,70 -
71,72
15,16 –
35,36 – 62,63 –
max 2S4-8-12 DDM 2S2-4-6/2-4-6 32,33 – 38,39 – 65,66 –
3 M33 N33 1 1 RULE 3-5
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 40,41 43,44 – 19,20 –
46,47 68,69 –
71,72
38,39 –
15,16 –
62,63 –
max 2S4-4-16 DDM 2S2-2-8/2-2-8 32,33 – 35,36 – 65,66 –
3 M33 N33 1 1 RULE 3-5
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 40,41 43,44 46,47 –
19,20 –
68,69 –
71,72
32-35 – 33-36 – 34-37 –
max 2S8-8-8 DDM 2S4-4-4/4-4-4 15-62 – 16-63 – 17-64 –
3 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode S111 40-43 – 41-44 – 42-45 –
19-68 20-69 21-70
32-35-38 - 33-36-39 - 34-37-14 -

max 2S10-10-10 DDM 2S5-5-5/5-5-5 15,16 - 62,63 - 65,66 -
3 M51 N51 1 1
min 2S1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 40-43-46 - 41-44-47 - 42-45-18 -
19,20 68,69 71,72
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -

max 2S10-10-10 DDM 2S5-5-5/5-5-5 15-62 - 16-63 - 17-64 -
3 M54 N54 1 1
min 2S1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18-
19-68 20-69 21-70
Table 7.11 : BTS 18000 monoband bi-cabinet configurations with RM
# of
sectors Physical
/ Conf
Indoor Outdoor
Tricabinet
32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -
15,16 - 62,63 - 65,66 -
max 3S15-15-15 DDM 3*S5-5-5 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18 -
3 M31 N31 1 1
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 19,20 - 68,69 - 71,72 -
48,49,50 - 51,52,53 - 54,55,22 -
23,24 74,75 77,78
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 – 48,49,50 –

35,36,37 – 43,44,45 – 51,52,53 –
max 3S16-16-16 DDM 3*O16 38,39 – 46,47 – 54,55 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 3S1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 – 23,24,25 –
62,63,64 – 68,69,70 – 74,75,76 –
65,66 71,72 77,78
32-35 – 33-36 – 34-37 –

15-62 – 16-63 – 17-64 –
3*S4-4-4
max 3S12-12-12 DDM 40-43 – 41-44 – 42-45 –
3 Mode M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1-1 DDM 19-68 – 20-69 – 21-70 –
S111
48-51 – 49-52 – 50-53 –
23-74 24-75 25-76
32-35-38 - 33-36-39 - 34-37-14 -

15,16 - 62,63 - 65,66 -
3*S5-5-5
max 3S15-15-15 DDM 40-43-46 - 41-44-47 - 42-45-18 -
3 Mode M51 N51 1 1
min 3S1-1-1 DDM 19,20 - 68,69 - 71,72 -
mixed
48-51-54 - 49-52-55 - 50-53-22 -
23,24 74,75 77,78

32,33,34 - 35,36,37 - 38,39,14 -

15-62 - 16-63 - 17-64 -
3*S5-5-5
max 3S15-15-15 DDM 40,41,42 - 43,44,45 - 46,47,18-
3 Mode M54 N54 1 1
min 3S1-1-1 DDM 19-68 - 20-69 - 21-70 -
mixed
48,49,50 - 51,52,53 - 54,55,22 -
23-74 24-75 25-76
Table 7.12 : BTS 18000 monoband tri-cabinet configurations with RM
7.6. CONFIGURATIONS HPRM WITH DDM AND TXF

# of
sectors Physical
/ Conf
Indoor Outdoor
Monocabinet
max 1S4-4-4 DDM 1S4-4-4 32,33 – 35,36 – 38,39 –
3 M31 N31 1 1 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O2 15,16 62,63 65,66
32,33 –
35,36 –
max 1O12 DDM 1O12 38,39 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 1O1 DDM Mode O2 15,16 –
62,63 –
65,66
32,33 – 15,16 –
max 1S6-6 DDM 1S6-6
2 35,36 – 62,63 – M32 N32 1 1
38,39 65,66
max 1S6-6 DDM 1S6-6 32-35-38 – 33-36-39 –
2 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode S11 15-62-65 16-63-66
max 1S4-4-4 DDM 1S4-4-4 32-35 – 33-36 – 38,39 –
3 MA1 NA1 1 1 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 15-62 16-63 65,66
Table 7.13 : BTS 18000 monoband mono-cabinet configurations with HPRM
# of
TEI / cell for BTS Id** Config Attenuation
sectors Physical Config Ref
Logical Conf Ref Rules
/ Conf Outdoor
Indoor
Bicabinet
32,33 – 35,36 – 38,39 –
max 2S8-8-8 DDM 2S4-4-4/4-4-4 15,16 – 62,63 – 65,66 –
3 M31 N31 1 1 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O2 41,41 – 43,44 – 46,47 –
19,20 68,69 71,72
32,33 –
35,36 –
38,39 –
15,16 –
62,63 –
max 2O24 DDM 2O12/12 65,66 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 1O1 DDM Mode O2 40,41 –
43,44 –
46,47 –
19,20 –
68,69 –
71,72
32,33 –
40,41 –
35,36 –
43,44 –
38,39 –
max 2S12-12 DDM 2O12/12 46,47 –
1 15,16 – M32 N32 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode O2 19,20 –
62,63 –
68,69 –
65,66 –
71,72

32,33 – 15,16 –
35,36 – 62,63 –
max 2S12-12 DDM 2S6-6/6-6 38,39 – 65,66 –
2 M32 N32 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode O2 40,41 – 19,20 –
43,44 – 68,69 –
46,47 71,72
32,33 –
35,36 –
38,39 –
15,16 – 19,20 –
max 2S18-6 DDM 2S12/6-6
2/1 62,63 – 68,69 – M32 N32 1 1
65,66 – 71,72
40,41 –
43,44 –
46,47
40,41 –
43,44 –
32,33 – 15,16 –
max 2S6-6-12 DDM 2S6-6/12 46,47 –
2/1 35,36 – 62,63 – M32 N32 1 1
min 2S1-1-1 DDM Mode O2 19,20 –
38,39 65,66
68,69 –
71,72
32-35-38 – 33-36-39 –
max 2S12-12 DDM 2S6-6/6-6 15-62-65 – 16-63-66 –
2 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode S11 40-43-46 – 41-44-47 –
19-68-71 20-69-72
32-35 – 33-36 – 38,39 –

max 2S8-8-8 DDM 2S4-4-4/4-4-4 15-62 – 16-63 – 65,66 –
3 MA1 NA1 1 1 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 40-43 – 41-44 – 46,47 –
19-68 20-69 71,72
Table 7.14 : BTS 18000 monoband bi-cabinet configurations with HPRM
# of
sectors Physical
/ Conf
Indoor Outdoor
Tricabinet
32,33 – 35,36 – 38,39 –
15,16 – 62,63 – 65,66 –
max 3S12-12-12 DDM 3*S4-4-4 41,41 – 43,44 – 46,47 –
3 M31 N31 1 1 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM Mode O2 19,20 – 68,69 – 71,72 –
48,49 – 51,52 – 54,55 –
23,24 74,75 77,78
32,33 – 40,41 – 48,49 –

35,36 – 43,44 – 51,52 –
max 3S12-12-12 DDM 3S12/12/12 38,39 – 46,47 – 54,55 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 3S1-1-1 DDM Mode O2 15,16 – 19,20 – 23,24 –
62,63 – 68,69 – 74,75 –
65,66 71,72 77,78
32-35-38 – 33-36-39 –
15-62-65 – 16-63-66 –
max 3S18-18 DDM 3*S6-6 40-43-46 – 41-44-47 –
2 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1 DDM Mode S11 19-68-71 – 20-69-72 –
48-51-54 – 49-52-55 –
23-74-77 24-75-78
32-35 – 33-36 – 38,39 –

15-62 – 16-63 – 65,66 –
3*S4-4-4
max 3S12-12-12 DDM 40-43 – 41-44 – 46,47 –
3 Mode MA1 NA1 1 1 RULE 1-2
min 1S1-1-1 DDM 19-68 – 20-69 – 71,72 –
mixed
48-51 – 49-52 – 54,55 –
23-74 24-75 77,78
Table 7.15 : BTS 18000 monoband tri-cabinet configurations with HPRM

7.7. DUALBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM AND TXF

# Conf ConfR
Physical
Logical Conf sect. / Ref ef Rules
Conf D H
L M
0 1 2 0 1 2 U I
Monocabinet
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
max 1O8_8 DDM 1O8_8
1 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – M32 N32 1 1
min 1O1_1 DDM Mode O3
38,38 65,66
max 1S2-2-2_2-2-2 DDM 1S2-2-2_2-2-2

3 32,33 35,36 38,39 15,16 62,63 65,65 M33 N33 1 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode O3
max 1S2-2-2_2-2-2 DDM 1S2-2-2_2-2-2

3 32-35 33-36 34-37 15-62 16-63 17-64 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode S111
Table 7.16 : BTS 18000 dualband mono-cabinet configurations with RM

# Conf Conf
Physical
Conf D H
L M
0 1 2 0 1 2 U I
Bicabinet
max 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 32,33,34 – 35,36,37 – 38,39,14 – 40,41,42 – 43,44,45 – 46,47,18 – RULE
3 M31 N31 1 1
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73 6
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 –
35,36,37 – 43,44,45 –
max 2O16_16 DDM 2O16_16 38,39 – 46,47 –
1 M32 N32 1 1
min 2º1_1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 –
62,63,64 – 68,69,70 –
65,66 71,72
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 – 40,41,42 – 19,20,21 –
max 2S8-8_8-8 DDM 2S8-8_8-8
2 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – 43,44,45 – 68,69,70 – M32 N32 1 1
min 2S1-1_1-1 DDM Mode O3
38,39 65,66 46,47 71,72
62,63 –
max 2S4-4-4_4-4-4 DDM 2*S2-2-2_2-2-2 32,32 – 35,36 – 38,39 – 15,16 – 65,65 –
3 68,69 M33 N33 1 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 40,41 43,44 46,47 19,20 71,72
max 2S4-4-4_4-4-4 DDM 2*S2-2-2_2-2-2 32-35 – 33-36 – 34-37 – 15-62 – 16-63 – 17-64 –
3 M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode S111 40-43 41-44 42-45 19-68 20-69 21-70
max 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM 2S6-6-6_6-6-6 32-35-38 – 33-36-39 – 34-37-14 – 40-43-46 – 41-44-47 – 42-45-18 –
3 M51 N51 1 1
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 19,20,21 68,69,70 71,72,73
Table 7.17 : BTS 18000 dualband bi-cabinet configurations with RM

# Conf Conf
Physical
Conf D H
L M
0 1 2 0 1 2 U I
Tricabinet
40,41,42 – 43,44,45 – 46,47,18 –
max 3S6-6-6_12-12-12 DDM 3S6-6-6_6-6-6/666 32,33,34 – 35,36,37 – 38,39,14 – 19,20,21 – 68,69,70 – 71,72,73 – RULE
3 M31 N31 1 1
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode O3 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 48,49,50 – 51,52,53 – 54,55,22 – 6
23,24,25 74,75,76 77,78,79
40,41,42 – 19,20,21 –
43,44,45 – 68,69,70 –
32,33,34 – 15,16,17 –
max 3S8-8_16-16 DDM 3S8-8_8-8/8-8 46,47 – 71,72 –
2 35,36,37 – 62,63,64 – M32 N32 1 1
min 2S1-1_1-1 DDM Mode O3 48,49,50 – 23,24,25 –
38,39 65,66
51,52,53 – 74,75,76 –
54,55 77,78
32,33,34 – 40,41,42 – 48,49,50 – 15,16,17 – 19,20,21 – 23,24,25 –

max 3S8-8-8_8-8-8 DDM 3O8_8/8_8/8_8
2 35,36,37 – 43,44,45 – 51,52,53 – 62,63,64 – 68,69,70 – 74,75,76 - M32 N32 1 1
38,39 46,47 54,55 65,66 71,72 77,78
32,33 – 35,36 – 38,39 – 15,16 – 62,63 – 65,66 –

max 3S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM 3*S2-2-2_2-2-2
3 40,41 – 43,44 – 46,47 – 19,20 – 68,69 – 71,72 – M33 N33 1 1
48,49 51,52 54,55 23,24 74,75 77,78

32-35 – 33-36 – 34-37 – 15-62 – 16-63 – 17-64 –

max 3S6-6-6_6-6-6 DDM 3*S2-2-2_2-2-2
3 40-43 – 41-44 – 42-45 – 19-68 – 20-69 – 21-70 – M43 N43 1 1
min 1S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode S111
48-51 49-52 50-53 23-74 24-75 25-76
40-43-46 – 41-44-47 – 42-45-18 –

max 3S6-6-6_12-12-12 DDM 3S6-6-6_6-6-6/666 32-35-38 – 33-36-39 – 34-37-14 – 19,20,21 – 68,69,70 – 71,72,73 –
3 M51 N51 1 1
min 2S1-1-1_1-1-1 DDM Mode mixed 15,16,17 62,63,64 65,66,67 48-51-54 – 49-52-55 – 50-53-22 –
23,24,25 74,75,76 77,78,79
Table 7.18 : BTS 18000 dualband tri-cabinet configurations with RM
7.8. CONFIGURATIONS ENGINEERING RULES
7.8.1 GENERALS RULES

Be careful do not exceed the "physical configuration" of the DLU used
The authorized depopulated configurations in bi and tri cabinet must respect
the mono-cabinet depopulation of the DLU used
In V15.0.1 the BSC e3 is limited to 16 TRX per Cell and 48 TRX per site so be
careful to the max BTS 18000 configuration. In dual band be careful to this
limitation, is 16 TRX per sector for each frequency but 16 TRX for both
frequency with mono BCCH
Configuration in bi and tri cabinets who allows extension with omnidirectional
and/or bisectorial cabinet, must be provided and completed with one or two
sector equal to zero. That to have the right RM position inside the cabinet and
the right TEI attribution. That’s give also the right way for sector extension.
o EX : 2S3-9-12 = 1S3-6-6+1S0-3-6
TEI description :
o TEI separated by a comma "," means that are TEI of the same RM
and TEI separated by a dash "-" means that are from different RM
modules.
7.8.2 SPECIFICS RULES

RULE 1 :
Could be depopulated per sector 1S6-6 -> 1O1 with RM O3 and 1S5-5 -> 1O1
with RM S111. Same with HPRM.
RULE 2 :
For the configuration between O1 and O6 the RM n°3 is used as first RM. Be
careful to the TEI. Samr with HPRM.
RULE 3 :
The unequilibrated mode configurations are not fixed. The ones describe in
the table are typical ones, and is here to give an idea and to indicate the
availability of the unequilibrated mode configuration.
The sectors can have different carrier quantities with the same DLU in keeping
similar configurations. EX: 369-936-693, etc…. That meant the higher sector

can be the first, the second or the third one. Just refer to the “BTS 18000 TEI
and TRX mapping” table in chapter 6 and to the scheme corresponding to the
DLU at the end of this chapter, to choose the right TEI.
Example :
With the 1S6-12 unequilibrate mode configuration with the N/M01 DLU, we
have RM0 and RM3 TEI’s in sector one and RM1, 2 and RM4, 5 in sector 2.
But we can also have 1S12-6 with RM0, 1 and RM3, 4 in sector one and RM2
and RM5 in sector 2. Refer the scheme for the 1S6-6-6 N/M01 and group the
RM modules to build the 1S6-12 or 1S12-6.
RULE 4 :
N03 and M03 never use TxF H2, only DDM H2 are used. So be careful when
you have choice between N/M03 and other DLU. Using this DLU must be very
specific, because that the upgrade path is quickly blocked.
RULE 5 :
N33 and M33 never use TxF, only DDM are used. So be careful when you
have choice between N/M33 and other DLU. Using this DLU must be very
specific, because that the upgrade path is quickly blocked.
RULE 6 :
The maximum quantity of TRX for these configurations in mono cabinet is
1S5-5-5, in normal utility conditions with the possibility to have all options. If
maximum configuration in 1S6-6-6 is wanted, take care that only, and only
one ALPRO could be installed, due to the position of TxF addition. So only 8
externals alarms can be connected. The S6-6-6 configurations are only
available for the Outdoor cabinet

7.8.3 CONFIGURATION CABLING

Below are some examples of configuration cabling.
Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 3

M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2

TXF 11
TXF 14
TXF 17
2 2 2
2 2 2
TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2
TEI32 TEI33 TEI34 TEI15 TEI16 TEI17 TEI35 TEI36 TEI37 TEI62 TEI63 TEI64 TEI38 TEI39 TEI14 TEI65 TEI66 TEI67
RM 0 RM 3 RM 1 RM 4 RM 2 RM 5
RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD
Figure 7.1 : BTS 18000 S6-6-6 DDM H2 – RM in O3 mode – DLU M/N01
Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 3 Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 3

M D M D M D M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2 DDM 3 DDM 4 DDM 5
3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
TEI32 TEI33TEI34 TEI35 TEI36TEI37 TEI38 TEI39TEI14 TEI15 TEI16TEI17 TEI62 TEI63TEI64 TEI65 TEI66 TEI67
Figure 7.2 : BTS 18000 S6-6-6 DDM H2 – RM in S111 mode – DLU M/N13


M D M D D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2
TXF 11
TXF 14
TXF 17
4 4 4
4 4 4
Figure 7.3 : BTS 18000 S6-6-6 DDM H2 – RM in mixed mode – DLU M/N21

M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2

TXF 11
TXF 14
4 4 4 TXF 17
4
4 4
TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 RXM TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1 TX2 TX0 TX1
TEI32 TEI33 TEI34 TEI15 TEI16 TEI17 RXD TEI36 TEI37 TEI62 TEI63 TEI64 TEI38 TEI39 TEI14 TEI65 TEI66
RM 0 RM 3 RM 1 RM 2 RM 5
Figure 7.4 : BTS 18000 S6-6-6 DDM H2 – RM in mixed mode – DLU M/N24

Sector 1 Sector 1
M D M D (or Sector 2)
DDM 0 DDM 3
TXF 4
TXF 6
TXF 8
TXF 13
TXF 15
TXF 17
3 3
3 3
Figure 7.5 : BTS 18000 O18 or S99 DDM H2 – RM in O3 mode – DLU M/N02
Sector 1 F1 Sector 2 F1 Sector 3 F1 Sector 1 F2 Sector 2 F2 Sector 3 F2

1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
TEI32 TEI33TEI34 TEI35TEI36TEI37 TEI38TEI39TEI14 TEI15 TEI16TEI17 TEI62 TEI63 TEI64 TEI65 TEI66TEI67
Figure 7.6 : BTS 18000 S3-3-3_3-3-3 DDM H2 – RM in O3 mode – DLU M/N03

Sector 1 F1 Sector 2 F1 Sector 3 F1 Sector 1 F2 Sector 2 F2 Sector 3 F2

3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
TEI32 TEI33TEI34 TEI35 TEI36TEI37 TEI38 TEI39TEI14 TEI15 TEI16TEI17 TEI62 TEI63TEI64 TEI65 TEI66TEI67
Figure 7.7 : BTS 18000 S3-3-3_3-3-3 DDM H2 – RM in S111 mode – DLU M/N13

M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 1

TXF 19
TXF 20
TXF 18
TXF 12
TXF 13
TXF 14
TXF 15
TXF 16
TXF 17
TXF 10
TXF 11
TXF 9
2 2 2
2 2 2
TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2
TX0
TX1 TEI34 TX1 TEI17 TX1 TEI37 TX1 TEI64 TX1 TEI14 TX TX1
TX TEI67
TX
TEI32 TEI15 TEI35 TEI62 TEI38 TEI65
RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM
RXM RXD
Figure 7.8 : BTS 18000 S555 (S666) DDM – RM in O3 mode – DLU M/N31
NOTE : Refer to the RULE 6.


M D M D M D
DDM 1 DDM 2
TXF 12
TXF 13
TXF 14
TXF 19
TXF 15
TXF 16
TXF 17
TXF 20
DDM 0 TXF 10
TXF 11
TXF 18
TXF 9
4 4 4
4 4 4
TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2
TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX1 TEI64 TX1 TEI14 TX TX1
TX TEI67
TX
TX1 TEI34 TX1 TEI17 TX1 TEI37 TEI62 TEI38 TEI65
TEI16 TEI36
TEI33
RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM
RXM RXD
RXM RXD RXM
Figure 7.9 : BTS 18000 S555 (S666) DDM – RM in mixed mode – DLU M/N51

M D M D M D
DDM 0
TXF 18
TXF 10
TXF 11
DDM 1 DDM 2
TXF 12
TXF 13
TXF 14
TXF 19
TXF 15
TXF 16
TXF 17
TXF 20
TXF 9
4 3
3
4
TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2
3 TX2
3
TX1 TEI34 TX1 TEI17 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX0 TX2 TX0 TX2
TEI32 TEI15 TX1 TEI37 TX1 TEI64 TX1 TEI14 TX TX1
TX TEI67
TX
TEI36 TEI63 TEI39 TEI66
RXM RXD RXM RXD
RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM
RXM RXD
Figure 7.10 : BTS 18000 S555 (S666) DDM – RM in mixed mode – DLU M/N54

Sector 1 F1 Sector 2 F1 Sector 1 F2 Sector 2 F2 Sector 3 F2

2 2 2 2 2 2
2 2 2 2 2 2
TEI32TEI33TEI34 TEI35TEI36TEI37 TEI38TEI39TEI14 TEI15TEI16TEI17 TEI62TEI63TEI64 TEI65TEI66TEI67
Figure 7.11 : BTS 18000 S444_222 DDM H2/DDM – RM in mixed mode – DLU M/NH7

M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1
TEI32TEI33 TEI15TEI16 TEI35TEI36 TEI62TEI63 TEI38TEI39 TEI65TEI66
HPRM 0 HPRM 3 HPRM 1 HPRM 4 HPRM 2 HPRM 5
RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD
Figure 7.12 : BTS 18000 S4-4-4 DDM H2 – HPRM in O2 mode – DLU M/N81

Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 1 Sector 2

M D M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 3 DDM 4
3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3
TEI32 TEI33 TEI35 TEI36 TEI38 TEI39 TEI15 TEI16 TEI62 TEI63 TEI65 TEI66
Figure 7.13 : BTS 18000 S6-6 DDM H2 – HPRM in S11 mode – DLU M/N13

M D M D M D
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2
4 4 2
4 4 2
Figure 7.14 : BTS 18000 S4-4-4 DDM H2 – HPRM in mixed mode – DLU M/N91


M D M D M D
TXF 10
TXF 11
TXF 13
TXF 14
TXF 16
TXF 17
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD
Figure 7.15 : BTS 18000 S4-4-4 DDM – HPRM in O2 mode – DLU M/N31
Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 1 Sector 2

M D M D M D M D
S1 S2 S1 S2
3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3
RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD RXM RXD
Figure 7.16 : BTS 18000 S6-6 DDM – HPRM in S11 mode – DLU M/N43


M D M D M D
TXF 10
TXF 11
TXF 13
TXF 14
TXF 16
TXF 17
DDM 0 DDM 1 DDM 2
4 4 2
4 4 2
TX0 TX TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1 TX0 TX1
Figure 7.17 : BTS 18000 S4-4-4 DDM – HPRM in mixed mode – DLU M/NA1
8. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
8.1. ABBREVIATIONS
3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project
ABM Alarm Bridge module
AC Alternative Current (Power source)

ADC Analogical Digital Control
ADU AC Distribution Unit
ALPRO Alarm Protection
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel
BCF Base Common Function
BSC Base Station Controller for GSM

BTS Base Station Transceiver Subsystem
BW BandWidth
CBCF Compact Base Common Function
CCCH Common Control Channel
CEATS Cabinet Extreme Ambient Temperature Signal
CMCF Compact Main Common Function

CPU Central Processor Unit

CCU Cabinet Control Unit
CSU Channel Service Unit
ECU Direct Ambient Cooling System

DBP Digital BackPlane
DDM Dual Diplexer Module
DDU DC Distribution Unit
DL Downlink
DLU DownLoading Unit
E1 Standard European PCM link nickname

EDGE Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution
EFT transferable file set (Ensemble de Fichiers Téléchargables)
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility

EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FACCH Fast Associated Control Channel

FH Frequency hopping
FRU Field Replaceable Unit
GPRS General Packet Radio System
GPS Global Positioning System
cGPSAMGPS/Alarm Module (UMTS module)
GSM Global System for Mobile

H2 2 ways Hybrid combiners
HW Hardware
IBP Interface BackPlane
ICM Interface Control Module
IFM InterFace Module
ISO International Standards Organization
LAPD Link Access Protocol on D channel
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MCPA Multi Carrier Power Amplifier
MSC Mobile Switching Controller
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
MTTR Mean Time To Repair

MTTRS Mean Time to Restore System

NA North America
O&M Operation & Maintenance
OEM Other Equipment Manufactured

OMC Operation and Maintenance Center
PA Power Amplifier
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PCU Packet Controller Unit
PRIPRO Primary Protection
PSU Power Supply Unit

RF Radio Frequency
RICO Radio InterCOnnect board
RLC Radio Link Control

RM Radio module
RSL Radio Signaling Link
RX Receiver
SACCH Slow Associated Control Channel
SDCCH Standalone Dedicated Control CHannel
SGSN Service GPRS Support Node
SICS BTS18000 Integrated Cooling System
SPM SPare Module
SPU Signal processor Unit

SW Software
T1 Standard US PCM system (1.544 Mbit/s)
TCH Traffic Channel
TCU TransCoding Unit
TDMA Time Domain Multiple Access
TEI Terminal Equipment Identifier
TIL Terminal d’Installation Locale (Local Installation Terminal)
TRX Transmitter/Receiver
TX Transmitter
TXF Transmit Filter
UCPS Univity Compact Power System
UL Uplink

UL Underwriters Laboratories
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network

WT World Trade
8.2. DEFINITIONS
8PSK 8 states Phase Shift Keying modulation. The modulation used for EDGE is a
8PSK with an additional constant shift of 3Π/8 at each symbol change.
Abis ETSI generic name of BSC-BTS interface.
The Abis covers both the physical interface (PCM) and the protocols.
Protocols are splitted in a TMG part and an O&M part, the former
being mostly compliant with GSM 08.58, the latter being NMC
proprietary.
Abis PCM 2.048 Mbit/s for E1 (or 1,544 Mbit/s for T1) physical link (HDB3 or
B8ZS) where the clock is synchronous with the radio transmission.
Cabinet/shelf/rack
In the document, the term cabinet point out the total enclosure of the
equipment, as well as the entire equipment
(enclosure+cabling+modules). Two versions of cabinet is described in
this version of document BTS18000 Indoor cabinet and BTS18000
Outdoor.
The term Rack is used to point out two physical sub-assembly:
• Combiner Rack: one stage of combiners equipments
• Digital rack: one stage of digital and radio modules.
The term Shelf is used to point out the association of these two racks.
Cavity An association of passive RF frequency selective filters to combine a
number of Transceivers onto one antenna. It includes a Diplexer unit.
dB decibel. Dimensionless, it expresses a ratio.
dBm decibel milliwatt. A logarithmic unit to express a power level, with reference
to 1 mW. In radio, this reference is taken on a 50 Ohm load, while in
telephony this is 600 Ohm.
Diplexer A frequency band selective circulator. Used, as any multiplexor, to minimise
the number of physical transmission lines. For radio, transmission line
are antenna system.
DLU A DLU contains all the hardware characteristics of the configuration of the
BTS. This parameters are downloaded to the BTS and are used at
initialisation stage.

Drop & Insert A technique allowing to daisy chain several components on a common
physical bus, each components ensuring data integrity and
positioning.
DRX Driver + Receiver + Frame Processor. A stand alone low RF level TRx ( No
PA) Note that “DRX” describes any generation of DRX, including e-
DRX
EFT “Ensemble de Fichiers Transferables”, french abbreviation for “set of
transferable files”. An EFT contains a list of software (and DLU) files
to download to a BTS and their associated catalogue file; this
catalogue file contains information about the software version and the
files to download, that are used by the BSC to manage the BTS
downloading.
Extension BTS18000
BTS18000 cabinet installed as “extension” cabinet synchronized with S8000
CBCF main cabinet (with CMCF_ph2) or with a S12000 main cabinet.
Granularity Module granularity is defined as its number of TRXs capacity in a
sector. Example: DRX has a granularity of 1, RM in O3 mode
configuration a granularity of 3. RM in S111 mode configuration a
granularity of 1.
Greenfield BTS site made of only BTS18000 cabinets
GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying. The modulation used in GSM system for air
interface (except for EDGE)
HYBRID (3 dB combiner). A passive two input ports device
INDOOR Equipment to be installed at locations that are protected from the local
weather influences. However some conditions may not be totally
excluded.
LNA Low noise amplifier. An RF amplifier used to enlarge very small useful
received signals with a minimum added noise.
OUTDOOR Equipment to be installed at locations that are totally open to local
weather influences.
Private PCM 2.048 Mbit/s physical link (V11) where the clock is synchronous with
the radio transmission.
TRX TRX acronyms is used to point out in the GSM system the logical equipment
in charge of transmission and reception. Physically, a RM module is
equivalent to three TRX.
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2. RELATED DOCUMENTS ..............................................................................................................5

3.3.1 BTS 18000 INdoor specific .............................................................................................7

4. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................12

5. BTS 18000 BOARD ARCHITECTURE .......................................................................................26

5.2. MODULES AND BOARDS ...........................................................................................................26

5.3.1 Low capacity configuration............................................................................................42

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5.3.2 High Capacity, no redundancy ......................................................................................43

6. NETWORK ENGINEERING ISSUE.............................................................................................46

7. BTS 18000 CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................52

7.2. MONOBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2 ..................................................54

7.3. CONFIGURATIONS HPRM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2 ..............................................................56

7.4. DUALBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM H2 AND TXF H2...................................................58

7.7. DUALBAND CONFIGURATIONS RM WITH DDM AND TXF .............................................................64

8. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................75

8.2. DEFINITIONS ...........................................................................................................................78

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1.2. SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT

The ENGINEERING RULES describes standard indoor/outdoor versions of the

1.3. AUDIENCE FOR THIS DOCUMENT

2.1. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

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3.2. PRODUCT FEATURES APPLICABLE TO BTS 18000

3.2.1 V15.0.1 FEATURES RELEASE

Reference Features Release

25726 BTS 18000 Outdoor – 18 TRX per cabinet V15.0.1

25727 BTS 18000 Indoor – 18 TRX per cabinet V15.0.1

25728 BTS 18000 – 27 TRX+MCPA – Outdoor solution – GSM1900 V15.0.1

25730 BTS 18000 combo GSM/UMTS – Outdoor V15.0.1

25731 BTS 18000 combo GTSM/UMTS – Indoor V15.0.1

25808 BTS 18000 Introduction V15.0.1

26187 BTS 18000 configurations – from S111 to S16-16-16 V15.0.1

26415 CT2K – BTS 18000 introduction V15.0.1

26862 BTS 18000 HPRM and associated configurations V15.0.1

Table 3.1 : BTS 18000 Main V15.0.1 features

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3.3. GENERAL VIEW

3.3.1 BTS 18000 INDOOR SPECIFIC

Figure 3.1: BTS 18000 indoor cabinet

3.3.2 BTS 18000 OUTDOOR SPECIFIC

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overview (door closed)

Figure 3.4 : BTS 18000 outdoor cabinet

3.3.3 BTS 18000 INDOOR/OUTDOOR SHARING ELEMENTS

Up to six Radio Module (RM)

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Therefore on BTS 18000 cabinet is composed of two shelves.

3.4. PRODUCT BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS

Address small configurations as S111 as well as high capacity BTS market.

o Indoor cabinet 600x600 mm footprint, 40% footprint reduction per

Maximum S16-16-16 or O16 TRX capacity on BSCe3

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