Immediate TCH Assignment

ZGB-03-01-0004
TCH Assignment
Feature Guide
Immediate
ZGB-03-01-0004 Immediate TCH Assignment

Version
V1.0
Date
2013/03/25
Author
Li Rian
Reviewer
GU Commercial System
Supporting Dept.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feature Attribute ............................................................................................... 4
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
Overview ............................................................................................................ 4
Feature Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
License Control .................................................................................................... 5
Correlation with Other Features ........................................................................... 5
Technical Description ....................................................................................... 5
4
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
Parameters and Configurations ....................................................................... 8

Parameter List ..................................................................................................... 8
Parameter Configuration ...................................................................................... 8
Allowed FACCH call setup after emergency call .................................................. 8
Allowed FACCH call setup when page respond ................................................... 9
Allowed call setup on FACCH .............................................................................. 9
Allowed call reestablished on FACCH ................................................................ 10
5
5.1
5.2
Related Counters and Alarms ........................................................................ 10

Related Counters ............................................................................................... 10
Related Alarms .................................................................................................. 11
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.4
6.5
Engineering Guide .......................................................................................... 11

Application Scenario .......................................................................................... 11
Configuration Description ................................................................................... 12
Feature Validation .............................................................................................. 13
Immediate TCH Assignment for originating call .................................................. 13
Immediate TCH Assignment for terminating access call..................................... 13
Feature Turn off ................................................................................................. 14
Network Impact .................................................................................................. 15
Abbreviation .................................................................................................... 15
Reference Document....................................................................................... 16
FIGURES
Figure 3-1 TCH Channel Allocation..................................................................................... 6
Figure 3-2 Immediate TCH Assignment .............................................................................. 7
Figure 6-1 Immediate TCH Assignment Configuration .......................................................12
Figure 6-2 Feature Turn off Configuration ..........................................................................14
TABLES
Table 4-1 Parameter List .................................................................................................... 8
Table 4-2 Allowed FACCH call setup after emergency call ................................................. 8
Table 4-3 Allowed FACCH call setup when page respond .................................................. 9
Table 4-4 Allowed call setup on FACCH ............................................................................. 9
Table 4-5 Allowed call reestablished on FACCH ................................................................10
Table 5-1 Counters List ......................................................................................................10
Feature Attribute
BSC Version: [ZXG10-iBSC GSM (V6.30.102)]
BTS Version: [Independent of the BTS hardware platform]
Property: [Basic]
Related Network Element:
NE Name
Related or Not
MS
BTS
BSC
MSC
MGW
SGSN
GGSN
HLR
Special Requirements
Dependent Function: [None]

Exclusive Function: [None]
Note: [None]
Overview
2.1
Feature Introduction
Generally, the network allocates an SDCCH channel for call setup and signaling
transmission to a UE through immediate assignment. The immediate TCH assignment
provides another choice for the MS. This function shortens the process of voice service
call setup. When the SDCCH channel is congested, this function can improve the call
completion rate.
2.2
License Control
None license control for this feature in UR12 Release.
2.3
Correlation with Other Features

ZGO-03-02-002 Enhancement on CS Channel Allocation provides detailed description
on algorithms of selecting and allocating channels of various types.
Technical Description
Generally, the TCH is not used for immediate channel assignment. For the voice/data
service, the system assigns the SDCCH channel for the call setup signaling through
immediate assignment and allocates the TCH channel for service transmission through
the assignment command, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 3-1
TCH Channel Allocation

BTS
MS
CHL_REQ
BSC
MSC
CHL_RQD
CHL_ACT
CHL_ACT_ACK
IMM_ASS_CMD
IMM_ASS
SABM
UA
EST_IND
...
ASS_REQ
CHL_ACT
CHL_ACT_ACK
ASS_CMD
ASS_CMD
SABM
UA
ASS_COM
EST_IND
ASS_COM
ASS_COM
The Immediate TCH assignment is to allocate the TCH channel at the time of immediate
assignment. Next, the system uses the original TCH channel for service transmission
through mode alteration, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 3-2
Immediate TCH Assignment
BTS
MS
CHL_REQ
BSC
MSC
CHL_RQD
CHL_ACT
CHL_ACT_ACK
IMM_ASS_CMD
IMM_ASS
SABM
UA
EST_IND
...
ASS_REQ
MODE MODIFY
DATA REQ(UM_CHL_MODE_MODIFY)
MODE MODIFY ACK
DATA IND(UM_CHL_MODE_MODIFY_ACK)
ASS_COM
The
3GPP 44.018 specifications define the cause of the call setup in the channel request. If
the FACCH call setup switch is on (see Table 4-1), it means that the TCH channel can be
allocated during immediate channel assignment. But the priority between TCH channel
and the SDCCH channel depends on the specific cause of call setup. The following
describes the call setup cause value specifically:
If the call setup is for emergency call or call re-setup, the TCH channel is selected
preferentially to shorten the time spent on call setup.
If the call setup is for call request, the priority is given to the SDCCH channel. When
the SDCCH channel is congested, the TCH channel is selected for the call setup.
If the call setup is for paging response, the cause type in the channel request
message decides the priority and sequence of the TCH and the SDCCH channel
(refer to 3GPP 44.018).
If the call request is different from the above-mentioned ones or the FACCH call
setup switch is off, the Immediate TCH Assignment is prohibited.
Parameters and Configurations
4.1
Parameter List
Table 4-1
Parameter List
SN
4.2
4.2.1
Name
Allowed FACCH call setup after emergency call
Figure 6-1
Allowed FACCH call setup when page respond
Figure 6-1
Allowed call setup on FACCH
Figure 6-1
Allowed call reestablished on FACCH
Figure 6-1
Parameter Configuration
Table 4-2
Full name
Abbreviation
facchCallEmgCall
Description
BSC can allocate the suitable TCH channel when an MS

attempts to access the network, and there is no SDCCH
available in the cell. That is the so-called FACCH call
establishment.
Management
Object
Figure
GSM Cell Configuration
Value range
Yes/No
Unit
None
Default value
NO
4.2.2

Table 4-3
Full name
Abbreviation
facchCallPagResp
Description

establishment.
Management
Object
4.2.3
Value range
Yes/No
Unit
None
Default value
NO

Table 4-4
Full name
Abbreviation
facchCallMo
Description

establishment.
Management
Object
Value range
Yes/No
Unit
None
Default value
NO
4.2.4

Table 4-5
Full name
Abbreviation
Description

establishment.
Management
Object
Value range
Yes/No
Unit
None
Default value
NO
Related Counters and Alarms
5.1
Related Counters
Table 5-1
Counters List
Counter ID
10
Name
C901260001
Number of signaling TCH/F seizure attempts for assignment
C901260002
Number of signaling TCH/F seizure success for assignment
C901260003
Number of signaling TCH/F seizure failure for assignment
C901260007
Number of signaling TCH/F allocation attempts for assignment
C901260008
Number of signaling TCH/F allocation success for assignment
C901260009
Number of signaling TCH/F allocation failure for assignment
C901260013
Number of signaling TCH/F assignment attempts for assignment
C901260014
Number of signaling TCH/F assignment success for assignment
C901260015
Number of signaling TCH/F assignment failure for assignment
C901260136
C901260142
(cause:abis)
(cause:radio resource)
C901270001
Number of signaling TCH/H seizure attempts for assignment
C901270002
Number of signaling TCH/H seizure success for assignment
C901270003
Number of signaling TCH/H seizure failure for assignment
C901270007
Number of signaling TCH/H allocation attempts by BSC for

assignment
C901270008
Number of signaling TCH/H allocation success for assignment
C901270009
Number of signaling TCH/H allocation failure for assignment
C901270013
Number of signaling TCH/H assignment attempts
C901270014
Number of signaling TCH/H assignment success
C901270015
Number of signaling TCH/H assignment failure
C901270136
Number of signaling TCH/H seize failure for assign due to Abis lack
C901270142
5.2
Number of signaling TCH/H seize failure for assign due to radio

resource lack
Related Alarms
This feature has no related alarms.
Engineering Guide
6.1
Application Scenario
The function has four switches:
"FACCH Call Setup of Emergency Call"

"FACCH Call Setup of Response Paging"
"FACCH Call Setup of Call Initiation"
"FACCH Call Setup of Call Re-setup"
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FACCH Call Setup of Emergency Call should be turned on in any circumstances so

that the time taken in emergency call setup can be reduced. When the SDCCH channel
becomes congested, the TCH channel can be used to reduce the emergency call failure
rate.
Other three switches can be used to improve the call completion rate when the SDCCH
channel becomes congested. However, if the call fails, it may lead to waste of the TCH
channel. In the case of the SDCCH congestion, you can solve the problem by configuring
more static SD channels and enabling dynamic SDCCH function. It is recommended not
to turn on all the three switches in any circumstances.
6.2
Configuration Description
In configuration resources tree window, double click GSM Logical Configuration
Cell Configuration GSM Cell Configuration, as shown below.
Figure 6-1
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Immediate TCH Assignment Configuration
6.3
6.3.1
Feature Validation
Immediate TCH Assignment for originating call
Test Item
Immediate TCH Assignment for originating call
Precondition
1.
check CN is healthy;
2.
check BSC is healthy;
3.
check SDR is healthy;
4.
check default cell configuration and parameters in BSC;
5.
MSs are ready;
6.
ensure good radio environment;
1.
Set Allowed call setup on FACCH as YES in GSM cell

configuration.
2.
Block all SDCCH channels in serving cell;
3.
Open BSSAP and RSLCS signaling trace;
4.
MS1 makes a call in serving cell;
1.
Channel Request could be observed in RSLCS signaling

trace, including random access information=originating call
2.
Immediately Assign signaling could be observed in RSLCS

signaling trace, including Channel Type=TCH/F+FACCH
and SACCH/F
3.
Mode Modification Request and Mode Modification could

be observed in RSLCS signaling
Test Result
1.
Immediate TCH assignment is effective for MO.
Parameters Setting
Default parameters
Test Steps
Anticipative Result
6.3.2
Immediate TCH Assignment for terminating access call
Test Item
Immediate TCH Assignment for terminating access call
Precondition
1.
check CN is healthy;
2.
check BSC is healthy;
3.
check SDR is healthy;
4.
check default cell configuration and parameters in BSC;
5.
MSs are ready;
6.
ensure good radio environment;
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Test Steps
1.
Set Allowed FACCH call setup when page respond as

YES in GSM cell configuration.
2.
Block all SDCCH channels in serving cell;
3.
Open BSSAP and RSLCS signaling trace;
4.
MS1 makes a call in serving cell;
1.
Channel Request could be observed in RSLCS signaling

trace, including random access information=answer to
paging
2.
Immediately Assign signaling could be observed in RSLCS

signaling trace, including Channel Type=TCH/F+FACCH
and SACCH/F
3.
Mode Modification Request and Mode Modification could

be observed in RSLCS signaling
Test Result
1.
Immediate TCH assignment is effective for MT.
Parameters Setting
Default parameters
Anticipative Result
6.4
Feature Turn off

In configuration resources tree window, double click GSM Logical Configuration
Cell Configuration GSM Cell Configuration, as shown below.
Figure 6-2
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Feature Turn off Configuration
6.5
Network Impact
Impact on the network
If the SDCCH channel of a cell becomes congested, the feature helps to improve call
setup success rate. But the following cautions must be taken:
1.
If the switch of the function is on and the call setup fails, it may lead to waste of the
TCH channel.
2.
The feature is different from the dynamic SDCCH conversion. It does not impose
limitations on the number of the available TCH channels. In other words, the
immediate channel assignment can be made as long as the conditions (the SDCCH
channel is congested, and the call setup cause is MOC, MTC, emergency call, and
call re-setup; there are idle TCH channel) of immediate assignment can be satisfied.
This feature may lead to TCH cannel congestion.
Abbreviation
Abbreviations
Full Characteristics
rd
3GPP
3 Generation Partnership Project
BCCH
Broadcast Control Channel
BSC
Base Station Controller
BTS
Base Transceiver Station
CS
Circuit Switch
FACCH
Fast Associated Control Channel
MOC
Mobile Originated Call
MTC
Mobile Terminated Call
MS
Mobile Station
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications
SDCCH
Stand-alone Dedicated Control Channel
TCH
Traffic Channel
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Reference Document
ZGO-03-02-002 Enhancement on CS Channel Allocation
ZXG10 iBSC (V6.30.10) Base Station Controller Performance Counter Reference
ZXG10 iBSC (V6.30.10) Base Station Controller Radio Parameter Reference
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2013 ZTE Corporation. All rights reserved.

ZTE Confidential Proprietary

ZGB-03-01-0004 Immediate TCH Assignment

Feature Attribute ............................................................................................... 4

Technical Description ....................................................................................... 5

Parameters and Configurations ....................................................................... 8

Related Counters and Alarms ........................................................................ 10

Engineering Guide .......................................................................................... 11

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