ALCATEL BTS

Prepared By:

RIZWAN AHMED RAFIQ Operation Support Engineer

(Training & Consultancy)

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BTS Role in GSM Network

The BTS provides two-way radio communication between the PSTN and Mobile Station (Mobile Set) located in a single GSM cell. It also provides a similar link between the mobile station and the rest of the networks. The BTS provides on interface for the digital baseband signals used by the land based networks and the GSM radio signals used by mobile station.

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Logical position of BTS in BSS

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Functional Architecture of BTS

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BTS Functions
As the principal interface between the PSTN and Mobile Stations, the BTS performs four primary functions. Transmission function: which manage the transfer of traffic and control data between the BTS and BSC. Telecommunication functions: which manage the transfer of traffic and control data between the BTS and Mobile Station. O&M function: which supervise the operation of the BTS. Support function: which provides a logical and physical environment in which the BTS functions can be realized.
Communication between the transmission, telecommunication, and O&M functions is managed according to the OSI model. The BTS functions are concerned with layer 1 (Physical), Layer 2 (Data Link), and Layer 3 (Network) of this model.
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Transmission Functions

To minimize operating costs, all data passed between the BTS and BSC in Time division multiplexed onto a single physical interface. This is the Abis Interface, which carries all the data sent between the BSC and BTS. Logical links between the BSC and BTS handles the following information: Signaling data used for control purposes O&M data for the BTS transmission module O&M data for the BTS entities User data in the form of speech and data traffic.
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Transmission Functions
Abis Interface: For BTS and BSC multiplexing equipment is normally connected using dedicated cabling. Other method of Abis Interface connection can be used for BTS, where the installation of the dedicated cabling in not possible. In this case, control of the transmission medium is in the hands of third party.
Microwave Link (used where line of sight radio path is available. Leased Line (Copper Cable or Fiber Optic used where the distance between the BSC and BTS is too great for microwave). Satellite Link (Used where Previous two methods are not possible)

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Telecommunication Function

There are two primary telecommunication functions: Baseband Functions: Based band functions modulate and encode traffic and signaling data from the BSC according to GSM recommendations. This data is then sent to the Mobile Stations using the RF function. Traffic and signaling received from the Mobile Stations is demodulated and decoded to recover the baseband data.

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Telecommunication Function

RF Function: RF functions enable traffic and signaling to be sent and received over the Air Interface as a radio signal. A special link layer protocol ensures the reliable transfer of signaling data over the Air Interface. For antenna Diversity, the telecommunication function uplink path is duplicated. The duplicated functions intend from the antennas, through the RF functions.

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O&M Functions

O&M functions monitor and control the correct operation of the BTS and its external interfaces. These function are shared between the BTS and BSC. The BSC provides overall control. The O&M function use Layer 2 links for BTS internal communications. A terminal connected via an MMI is used for local operator control of the BTS.

There are three categorized of O&M function:

Configuration Management Fault Management External Alarm Handling.
The O&M function also control the operation of the RF self-tests and manage the actions required by the BTS recovery Strategy.

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Support Function

The support function provides a number of services relevant to the internal working of the BTS are: Internal Power Supplies. Internal Temperature Control. Master Frequency. Clock generation and distribution. External alarm collection. Internal self tests.
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Introduction of ALCATEL BTS

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BTS Circuit Breakers (BCB) Network Interface Card

External Alarm Circuit Board (EACB)

Shelf # 5

Combiners Shelf # 4

Shelf # 3 TRE

Shelf # 2

SUMA Card

Shelf # 1

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Port Address:

Formula:
16n + 1 ( n = shelf number )
This formula is for the first port of each shelf. For remaining three ports add 3 in the above formula for each port.

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External Alarm Circuit Board (EACB)

Clock Port

Abis Patching

BTS Circuit Breakers (BCB)

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BTS Circuit Breakers (BCB)

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External Alarm Circuit Board (EACB)

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Clock Port

Abis Patching

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Equipment Label

Lock Fastener

Transmitter Connector

Module Extractor

Antenna Connector

Bridge

Receiver Connector

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Equipment Label

Lock Fastener

Transmitter Connector Receiver Connector

Module Extractor Antenna Connector Bridge

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Transmitter Connector Module Extractor ON/OFF Switch

USB Test Connector

Equipment Label

Receiver Connector Lock Fastener LEDs

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Abis Connector

BTS Connection Area Connector

BTS Terminal Connector

Equipment Label

Test Connector

USB Connector LEDs

Lock Fastener

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Remote Inventory Cable (RI Cable)

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Remote Inventory Cable (RI Cable)

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Cabinet Cooling Fan

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Connect to Alcatel BTS Using BTS-Terminal release B9

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User Name (COMMTE) Or (UPGRAD)

Password (COMMTE) Or (SUMSUP)

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Press Baud rate button to set it

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Select the appropriate COM Port

Select Baud rate = 19200

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Press F2 OR Connect/Disconnect button OR File->Connect/Disconnect from menu

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Menu bar will be changed on establishing successful connection

Following windows will open on establishing successful connection

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Monitor Active Alarms

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External Active Alarms Show Here

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Show Hardware Configuration (Ctrl H)

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Select OK Select All Close

Select Appropriate Module

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Rack A (BTS Cabinet # 1)

Shelf # 2

Slot # 7

SUMA Card = OMU 1

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SBL Module States (F5)

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Antenna 0=A

Antenna 1=B

RA 1= Combiner 1 Sector A VSWR Values

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SBL Module States (F3)

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SBL Management

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SBL Management

Read Initialize Disable Restart Reset

Select Module

Close

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Selected Module Type

State of the Module (NEQ/OPR/IT)

Execution Result

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Modify Hardware Configuration

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Remove Module

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Click Remove Select Module to Remove

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End Modification of HW Configuration

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Following window appears (Cabling Detection in Progress)

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Click Yes

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Final Window

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THANK YOU

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