RBS6000 GSM Commissioning Guide

Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 2
2 Objective ................................................................................................. 2
3 Connecting to the RBS .......................................................................... 2
4 COM Port definition ............................................................................... 2
5 Flashcard preparation ........................................................................... 4
6 Commissioning ...................................................................................... 7
6.1 Read IDB .................................................................................... 7
6.2 Changing maintenance state ..................................................... 8
6.3 Creating a new IDB .................................................................... 9
7 Final parameter changes ..................................................................... 22
7.1 Define RBS Identity .................................................................. 22
7.2 External Alarm Setting and SAU Definition. ............................. 23
8 Alarm Monitoring ................................................................................. 24
 1 Introduction
This document describes step-by-step instructions for the commissioning, and
partly integration of the GSM RBS6000 family using DUG-20’s. This procedure is
written w.r.t.working on the Vodafone UK 2G network but it can be adapted for
other operators as well.

2 Objective
This document serves a purpose of describing all procedures related to the
commissioning and integration of the RBS6000 family using OMT R55D. The
procedure is primarily aimed at engineer’s that will be dealing with the SRAN
project but this document could be used for new installations as well if required.
This document can also be used by field engineers for general maintenance but
please note it is written with commissioning in mind.

3 Connecting to the RBS

O & M cable connections on the DUG are as follows :

LMT A : Serial cable

LMT B : Not used

Cable requirements are as follows :

 Serial cable (RJ45 – DB9)

4 COM Port definition

OMT works over a serial connection and OMT has to be configured to work with
the correct COM port.

Launch OMT and then navigate to Tools > Options

In the COM Port Number drop down menu select the COM port that is being
used and set the Increased Transmission Speed to Disabled

Click on OK and close OMT down

5 Flashcard preparation

5.1.1 Extracting the DUG-20 SW

The SW will be downloaded as a zip file, for G14B this will be CXP1040013_12-
R78G.zip.

Extract this to the automatically created folder, CXP1040013_10-R78G. In this

folder there are two additional zip files as below

Extract the GSM-BTS_RUS_SW_G14B1_R78G_(OMT-

FORMAT_load_files).zip file to the automatically created folder GSM-
BTS_RUS_SW_G14B1_R78G_(OMT-FORMAT_load_files)). Expand this folder
and you will now have the following

These are the DUG-20 SW Flash Card files that you will have to load using OMT
and a Flash Card reader

5.1.2 Loading DUG-20 SW

Note:
 Do not reformat the Flash Card or copy files directly by using the file manager.
This will cause malfunction of the flash card. Loading SW onto the Flash Card
must only be made using OMT. Base software needs to be loaded on the flash
card before the IDB (Installation Data Base) can be loaded, the following
procedure loads both the software and the IBD at the same time.

First remove the Flash card from the DUG if it has already been installed,
generally these cards are delivered separately from the DUG. Insert the flash
card into flash card reader. If the card has software that was previously loaded,
please delete this

5.1.2.1 Setup

Plug the Flash Card into a commercially available Flash Card reader and connect
this to your laptop

5.1.2.2 DUG-20 Software & IDB Loading process

Launch OMT
Select Configuration > Load Flash Card to open the Load Flash Card window

In the Load Flash Card window, click on Browse to find the Flash Card location.

In the Select IDB to use on Flash card window, Browse to find the correct IDB
to use and then click on Select

In the Select RBS SW directory window, select RBS SW on disk and click on
Browse to find the correct RBS SW to use and then click on Select

Click on Load to load the RBS SW onto the Flash Card.

 You will notice you only need to browse to the GSM-
BTS_RUS_SW_G13B_R73F_(OMT_load_files) folder. Once in this folder the
correct SW will be indicated on the right hand side of the window

Remove the Flash Card from the Flash Card reader and carefully insert it in the
correct direction in the Flash Card slot located in the bottom of the DUG-20.

Reinstall the DUG-20 into the appropriate location in the RBS and connect all
required cables.

6 Commissioning

6.1 Read IDB

Launch OMT and read the current IDB on the DUG-20 flashcard.

Click on the connect button

You will observe that the line between the GSM Node and the OMT Rxx blocks is
now closed

Navigate to Configuration > Read IDB

 You can now disconnect the OMT.

Break the connection by clicking on the break button

You will notice now that the connection between the GSM Node and the OMT
Rxx will open

6.2 Changing maintenance state

Place the DUG-20 into Local mode, the easiest is to press the maintenance
button for a few seconds until a blue LED is visible.

You can also do this with OMT by right clicking on the GSM Node square and
then select Change Maintenance Mode, change to Local Mode
 Confirm by clicking on the Yes radio button

6.3 Creating a new IDB

Launch OMT and navigate to Configuration > Create IDB

Select either Previously Created IDB or Current IDB

Click on the New radio button

In the Cabinet Type drop down menu select the cabinet type you are installing.
We will be using a RBS6201 in this procedure

For Power System select -48V DC and for Climate System select either
Standard or Extended depending on the amount of fans in the cabinet. If using a
RBS6102 be sure to select the 100 – 250V AC, optional backup, extended as
the power system.

For all Beacon and the majority of Metropolis sites the Climate System will be
Extended. If doing a RBS6102 which has a subrack in the left hand side of the
cabinet be sure to select Extended.

Click on OK
 Under Antenna Sector Setup click on the New radio button

Here you choose the amount of sectors you will be configuring, we will be doing a 3 sector
site. Choose the frequency band of the RUS’. We are using Band 8 which equates to
G900.Band 3 will equate to G1800. If it is a G900/U900 shared site with combining done on
the RUS’ themselves you will have Antenna Sharing set to No, this changes the RBB to
RBB_12_1a. If you have any TMA’s on the G900 then you select the type of TMA. This can
either be 12V, 17V or RIU

Complete the Antenna Sector Setup.

Now you need to configure the amount of TRX’s that you will be having. The DUG-20
supports a maximum of 12 TRX’s so for a 4+4+4 configuration you will have 3 RUS 01’s or
RUS02’s as each RUS supports 4 TRX’s. We are using Mixed Mode (different technologies
on same RUS) on the majority of the Metropolis sites so ensure that Radio Mode is set to
Mixed. Some sites however might be using Single mode, be sure to set the Radio Mode
correct. Enter the amount of TRX’s in the Number or TRX/MCTR field and click on OK

Click on OK

Click on OK
 Place a tick in the Run RBS configuration wizard field and click on OK

Click on Yes

Click on Yes

Here you have to select the positions in which the relevant units can be found in the cabinet.
 Once you have defined the correct positions, click on OK

Now you need to define the Node Parameters. This window deals with the EC bus
allocations, the majority of GSM nodes will be WCDMA external nodes so
SupportSystemControl will be set to False and the Hub position will either be A5, A6, A7
ECB & EC_D (RBS6102) or A3 (in RBS6201).

Metropolis = G1800 will usually be connected to A5 and the two G900 DUG-20’s to A6 and
A7 respectively.

Beacon = G900 DUG-20’s in Cab 1, DUG-1 to 3 connect to A7, EC_B and EC_D/A3
respectively. G1800 will be connected to A6 in Cab 2.

Under the Logical Name field enter details describing the function of the DUG-20, it should
be in the following format :

Logical Name : Technology DU

Example : G9DUG1

Under the Full Distinguished Name field enter details describing a full description of the
node :
Full Distinguished Name : Site Number, Technology, OpCo, Sector, TRX/MCTR, MCTR
Power

Example: 05314_G9_VT_S1_44_15W

If the cabinet is GSM only SupportSystemControl will be set to True & the GSM node may
have External Nodes defined against it. If so click on the External Nodes tab and populate
using the above information.

Choose the hub position which is relevant to your site and once done click on OK.

Now you need to define the power for each TRX in the RUS. The Back Office engineer will
be able to advise you what power settings need to be used but this will usually be set to 15W
 Beacon - Due to the use of Mixed Mode the Max MCTR Power should be set to 60W. As
the BSC being able to overwrite the number of TRX per MCTR we have been requested to
set MCTR’s to 4TRX at 15W per MCTR in all DUG configurations.

Click on OK

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If the node is not an External Node the RBS Product Data screen will be displayed and should be
completed with details from the cabinet label.

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We will usually be using Stand alone transmission. Ensure all the above details are
as per the image above for Metropolis and as below for Beacon then click on OK.
If you have a cascaded transmission solution, ie the E1 is cascaded to another DUG
the choose Cascade as the Network Topology.

For normal sites not cascaded ensure that a TEI value of 62 is set and click on OK

The TF compensation is not used so click on Cancel

 If you have any External alarms connected to the node, these will be defined in
the SAU not SCU and covered in Section 7.2 so click OK.

Now you will be asked if you want to install the IDB. Click on Yes

Confirm all the details are correct. If any inconsistencies are noted by OMT it will be
highlighted here. Click on Yes if you are happy with the configuration

Now the IDB will be installed. OMT might disconnect at this stage.
 Read the new IDB, Configuration > Read IDB

Go through the various Tabs to see if the cabinet has been built in OMT as it is in real life.

Now you need to change the Maintenance state as explained in Section 6.2
7 Final parameter changes

7.1 Define RBS Identity

RBS Name : Site Number, Technology, DU ID

Example : 00089G9DUG1

RBS Description : Project, Technology, OpCo, Sector, TRX/MCTR, MCTR

Power

Example : SRAN_G9_VT_C1_66_15W_12W5

In the RBS Id example we have GSM900 Sector 1 with 2 RU’s each having 6
TRX’s and a maximum TX Power per MCTR of 15W on MCTR 0 and 12.5W on
MCTR 1
7.2 External Alarm Setting and SAU Definition.

External alarms are handled by the SAU which is not defined in the RBS
Wizard so the SAU must be defined as present after the wizard completes.

Once the SAU is present the External Alarms can be defined using the
Configuration, Define, Alarm Inlets tab as below

From the drop down tab select the SAU

 Under Inlet usage, select External Alarm, Smoke Alarm, or ARAE fault

Click on OK and the screen will change as below

Click on Apply and repeat for each External Alarm, click on OK once done.

8 Alarm Monitoring
Launch and connect OMT. Once connected go and read the IDB. Once read,
right click on the GSM Node. Now click on Monitor
 OMT will now read the DUG-20

Click on Start Monitor

The active alarms will be displayed in the right hand side of the OMT window