GSM - E-Cell: Radio Cabinet Installation and Commissioning

GSM - e-cell: Radio Cabinet Installation and
Commissioning
Document number: 22-9773
Issue number: 3.02
Date: September 16, 2005

Kiosk Reference: PE/ICM/APP/296
Kiosk issue: 02.04/EN

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................5
1.1 OBJECT..................................................................................................................................5
1.2 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................5
2 RELATED DOCUMENTS...............................................................................................5
2.1 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS..................................................................................................5
2.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS..................................................................................................5
3 ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS....................................................................................5
3.1 ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................................................5
3.2 TERMS ...................................................................................................................................7
4 PREREQUISITES...........................................................................................................7
5 RESOURCES .................................................................................................................8
5.1 HUMAN RESOURCES...........................................................................................................8
5.2 HARDWARE TOOLS..............................................................................................................8
5.3 TOOLS AT THE OMC-R.........................................................................................................9
6 SAFETY..........................................................................................................................9
6.1 STAFF SAFETY .....................................................................................................................9
6.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY..........................................................................................................10
7 IMPACTS ON THE NETWORK....................................................................................10
8 QUALITY CONTROL....................................................................................................10
9 PRELIMINARY OPERATION AT THE OMC-R SITE..................................................11
10 TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS.............................................................................12
11 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ...............................................................................12
! END OF DOCUMENT "................................................................................................41

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SHEETS

SHEET S1 Preliminary check......................................................................................................... 13
SHEET S2 Integrated antenna connection...................................................................................... 15
SHEET S3 Cabinet securing........................................................................................................... 17
SHEET S4 Cabinet connection....................................................................................................... 20
SHEET S5 Securing and connection of the extension cabinet ....................................................... 21
SHEET S6 External antenna connection ........................................................................................ 22
SHEET S7 Cabinet start up with a PC............................................................................................ 24
SHEET S8 Cabinet start up with a smart card................................................................................ 29
SHEET S9 Extension cabinet start up ............................................................................................ 33
SHEET S10 Communication test...................................................................................................... 35
SHEET S11 Battery test ................................................................................................................. 37
SHEET S12 Final checks ................................................................................................................. 38

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APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Report sheet.................................................................................................................... 39

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: DC cable connector .......................................................................................................... 13
Figure 2: Presentation of the radio cabinet and the integrated antenna ........................................... 15
Figure 3: Securing and connecting the internal antenna.................................................................. 16
Figure 4: Ground connection ........................................................................................................... 18
Figure 5: Location of the securing screw......................................................................................... 18
Figure 6: Connection at the bottom of the radio cabinet.................................................................. 20
Figure 7: Connection of the antenna jumper.................................................................................... 22
Figure 8: RF quarter-wave protection.............................................................................................. 23
Figure 9: Location of the smart card reader and the Ethernet connector......................................... 24
Figure 10: Choose mode screen....................................................................................................... 25
Figure 11: BTS connection .............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 12: Peer to peer connection .................................................................................................. 26
Figure 13: CPM windows ................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 14: Sequence of starting of the e-cell with parameter of PC................................................ 27
Figure 15: Insertion of the smart card.............................................................................................. 30
Figure 16: Location of the auto-test LED........................................................................................ 30
Figure 17: Sequence of starting of the e-cell ................................................................................... 31
Figure 18: Sequence of starting the extension cabinet..................................................................... 34

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OBJECT
This procedure describes the operations to secure, connect and insert the e-cell radio
cabinet in a network.
1.2 SCOPE
This document applies to the roll-out of the e-cell, with the following characteristics:
GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900.
With or without Power Supply Unit.
With or without lightning protection.
With or without battery back-up assy.
With or without integrated antenna.
T1 PCM 100 , E1 PCM 120 / 75 .
The configurations are 1O2, 2O4 and 2O2_2.
2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
2.1 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
None.
2.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
All applicable documents are referenced in the report sheet.
[A1] External release definition : Project document
[A2] Packing list : Project document
[A3] Site preparation and installation document : Project document
[A4] GSM V13/V14/V15 OMC-R operations called by
BSS I&C procedures
: 30-9615
[A5] Test tools quick user guide : 90-9863
3 ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS
3.1 ABBREVIATIONS
A : Ampere
AC : Alternative Current
BSC : Base station controller

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BTS : Base Transceiver Station
CPM : Commissioning Parameter Modification
DC : Direct Current
DDF : Dedicated Distribution Frame
E1 PCM : Pulse Coded Modulation at 2.048 MHz
GND : GrouND
GSM : Global System for Mobile communications
LBO : Line Build Out
LP : Lightning Protection
OMC-R : Operations and Maintenance Center for Radio
subsystem
PALPRO : Pico Alarm Lightning Protection
PCM : Pulse Code Modulation
PPLPRO : Pico PCM Lightning Protection
PSU : Power Supply Unit
T1 PCM : Pulse Coded Modulation at 1.544 MHz
TML : Local Maintenance Terminal
V : Volt

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3.2 TERMS
Commissioner Person in charge of equipment commissioning
Coordinator Person in charge of coordinating the project installation
Supervisor Person in charge to supervising a site installation
4 PREREQUISITES
The required prerequisite operations are:
The installation kit is secured and wired.
If necessary, the external antenna is installed and wired.
Audit of the BSC: on-line BSC site observation.
The PCM links have been qualified.
OMC-R data have been created: see preliminary operation at the OMC-R site.
If necessary, at the DDF, the connection between the PCM cable of the BTS and
the PCM cable of the transmission equipment has been performed by
suppression of the loop on the terminal block.
The unused PCM is check to be looped at the DDF or in the interconnection box.
In case of parameter modification:
# By smart card, the smart card with the correct parameters is available with
the commissioner.
# By setting directly the parameters on the e-cell, the CPM tool is correctly
installed on the PC. For CPM installation refer to document 90-9662
GSM e-cell CPM User Manual.
The use of this procedure requires the availability on site of:
In case of configuration with battery back-up assy, an other battery back-up assy.
The filled-out report sheet (See Appendix at the end of this document) which
gives all input data required to apply the procedure.
All the applicable documents listed in paragraph 2.2.

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5 RESOURCES
5.1 HUMAN RESOURCES
One BTS commissioner at the BTS site
One OMC-R technician at the OMC-R site
5.2 HARDWARE TOOLS
The references in the following table are given as an example.
Designation Specification or reference Qty Impacted operation
Hoisting kit NT012001 1
Multimeter Digital type - accuracy +/- 10mV 1 Voltage measurements
N torque wrench 1.5 N.m +/- 0.1 N.m 1 Jumper connection
Torque driver sets
with1/4 sockets
1 N.m. 1 Installation kit wiring
Phillips screwdrivers PH0 1 Interconnection box
Smart card NT0165AA 1 Parameter change
Lap-top PC equipped
with 1 PCMCIA slot
Minimum configuration:
PC with 16 Mo RAM under Windows 95
with TCP/IP protocol installed
1 Parameter change
TML kit NTQA70HA : PC card + RJ45 cable 1 Parameter change
Debug mobile See [A5] Test tools quick user guide for
the use of the recommended debug
mobiles.
Enhanced debug mobile: SAGEM OT55
Recommended, SAGEM OT75 (dual
band)
Standard debug mobile: MATRA 922,
1822 or MOTOROLA 8400
1 or 2 Communication Tests
SIM card 1 or 2 Communication Tests
Flashlight 1 Depending on time of
intervention

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5.3 TOOLS AT THE OMC-R
The command files dedicated to the site creation must be available at the OMC-
R before the beginning of creation operations.
The EFT files required for the operation are available.
Two gigatapes for BDE archiving.
A floppy disk for log files archiving.
Note: EFT and delivery references, depending on BTS configuration, are found in [A1]
External release definition.
6 SAFETY
6.1 STAFF SAFETY
Commissioners should respect the safety rules specific to the work site:
Operators rules
Site regulations (see signs in the building)
Product-related rules
Statutory regulations in the country
Caution: Extreme caution should always be exercised while working with powered
equipment in order to avoid injury.
Warning: The BTS equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency (RF)
energy. If not installed and operated in accordance with the installation
methods, personal injury may occur.
Any outdoor operation is forbidden in case of stormy weather.
The equipment should not be carried up manually. A mechanical (pulley, cradle...) or
electrical device should be used to lift them up to the site.

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6.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY
The cabinet physical installation (and particularly its hoisting in a high site) must be
postponed in case of windy weather without using a shelter.
Never remove any internal module or cable
7 IMPACTS ON THE NETWORK
In preliminary operations, the OMC-R database is updated to include the data of the
new BTS.
During software downloading, some alarms may appear at the OMC-R, which are
parts of the operation. Just follow the instructions contained in this document,
waiting the necessary time.
For information, the downloading times are 5 to 15 minutes.
During the communication tests, special care should be taken not to disturb
commercial service. Preferably, use a mobile able to communicate on barred cells, so
that nobody else can connect on this BTS.
8 QUALITY CONTROL
All cases of non-compliance should be recorded as they occur and summarized
clearly on the report sheet.
For corrective actions, refer to the coordinator.

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9 PRELIMINARY OPERATION AT THE OMC-R SITE
The sequence of OMC-R preliminary operations (using catalog [A4]) is the
following:
Action Condition Sheet OMC

Creation of OMC-R user CM1

Installation of CT1000 command files CM6

BDA audit, archive BDE on a first
gigatape
ADM1 /
ADM2

Creation command files execution CM3

Deletion command files execution if CM3 failed CM5

Software preparation SM17

BDA audit, archive BDE on a second
gigatape
ADM1/
ADM2

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10 TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
The default transmission parameters of the radio cabinet loaded by the factory are:
E1 PCM T1 PCM
Impedance 120
TEI number 0 0
CRC Not used Used
Frame type ESF
Codage type B8ZS
LBO 0 to 40 m

Management of the parameters
Default parameters must be changed
Default parameters can be used
With a smart card With a laptop PC
Refer to sheet S7 Refer to sheet S6

11 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
The sequence of operations is given in the report sheet.
The operations to be performed by the OMC-R technician are described in [A4] V11-
V12 OMC-R operations called by BSS I&C procedures, available at the OMC-R site.
The present document calls OMC-R operations as indicated by the following
example:
'Sheet UN2': In that case you should refer to [A4] V11-V12 OMC-R operations
called by BSS I&C procedures and make the OMC-R technician perform the UN2
sheet.

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SHEET S1 Preliminary check

INITIAL STATUS:
The installation kit(s) is (are) secured.
The external cables are connected between the installation kit and the customer interface.

ACTIONS:
1. Check that the radio cabinets are delivered in their initial packing.
2. Check that the packages do not show any visible sign of faulty storing or handling
(wooden packages rotten, saturated with water, cracked, distorted...).
3. Check that the sites number (or the sites name) and the package number are marked on
each package and that the number of packages complies with the one given in [A2]:
packing list.
4. Check that the shock indicator (the specific label stuck on the external packing of the radio
cabinets) did not turn red and therefore remains transparent. Should this indicator be
missing or red, the equipment has to be replaced for it has been subjected to a faulty
handling during transportation.
5. Open the packages.
6. If a battery back-up is used, check that it is disconnected.
7. At the customer distribution box, put the circuit breaker in ON position.
8. At the end DC cable in the installation kit, measure the voltage between the points A and B
using a multi-meter.
- 48V
0V

Figure 1: DC cable connector

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9. Check that the measure is within the tolerance range and report it in the Report Sheet, see
Appendix 1.
10.At the customer distribution box, put the circuit breaker in OFF position.

FINAL STATUS:
The conditions listed above are met, allowing equipment handling.

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SHEET S2 Integrated antenna connection

INITIAL STATUS:
The radio cabinet(s) is (are) unpacked.

ACTIONS:
1. Unfasten the two securing screws from the cosmetic panel.
2. Slide the cosmetic panel from the radio cabinet.
3. Slide the integrated antenna on the radio cabinet.
4. Secure the integrated antenna on the top of the radio cabinet.
5. Connect the integrated antenna to the top of the radio cabinet.
6. Check the connection tightening; use a torque driver.
Securing screws
Securing screws
Cosmetic panel
Antenna connector
Antenna connector

Figure 2: Presentation of the radio cabinet and the integrated antenna

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Removal of the cosmetic panel

Installation of the integrated antenna

Securing and wiring the integrated antenna
Securing screws
Antenna connector

Figure 3: Securing and connecting the internal antenna
7. For a 204 or 202-2 configuration, perform the same operation for the extension cabinet.

FINAL STATUS:
The internal antenna(s) is (are) secured and connected to the radio cabinet(s).

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SHEET S3 Cabinet securing

INITIAL STATUS:
The circuit breaker is off in the customer power distribution.

ACTIONS:
1. Set up a phone link with the OMC-R technician and check that the preliminary OMC-R
operations are over.
2. If the battery back-up assy is present, check that the date Prochaine Charge WW/YY
found on the label has not expired. If it has expired the batteries should be returned to the
warehouse for complete recharging and a new battery back-up assy has to be installed.
3. In case of installation in an elevated site, the radio cabinet must be lifted with a specific
tool.
4. Unfasten the securing screws from the standard cosmetic or the battery back-up assy.
5. Remove the standard cosmetic or the battery back-up assy from the installation kit and let
it to hang.
6. Check that the battery back-up assy is not connected to the PSU.
7. If an RF lightning protection is used, connect the ground cable on the ground bar of the
installation kit.
8. Check the connection tightening on the ground bus bar; use a torque driver (1Nm).
9. Let the RF lightning protection hang.
10. Install the radio cabinet on the installation kit.
11. Secure the radio cabinet with two screws.

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P
S
U
Reserved for
the intercabinet
ground cable
Ground cable of
the RF lightning protection
RF lightning
protection

Figure 4: Ground connection
Radio Cabinet securing screws
Battery back-
up securing
screws
Radio cabinet

Figure 5: Location of the securing screw

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FINAL STATUS:
The radio cabinet is secured on its installation kit.

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SHEET S4 Cabinet connection

INITIAL STATUS:
The radio cabinet is secured on its installation kit.

ACTIONS:
On the bottom of the radio cabinet, connect:
1. The ground cable .
2. The PCM/data cable .
3. The DC cable .
DC cable
Data & PCM
cable
Ground cable
NETWORK
&
SITE LINK
POWER IN
-48V DC
TEST & CONFIGURATION
GND
Bottom of the radio cabinet
DC connector
Data & PCM
connector
Ground
connection
1
2
3
1
2
3

Figure 6: Connection at the bottom of the radio cabinet.

FINAL STATUS:
The radio cabinet is connected to its installation kit.

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SHEET S5 Securing and connection of the extension cabinet

INITIAL STATUS:
In case an extension cabinet is used in the configuration.

ACTIONS:
1. Secure the extension cabinet according to the procedure described in Sheet S3.
2. Connect the extension cabinet according to the procedure described in Sheet S4.
3. Check that the end labeled main is connected to the base cabinet and the end labeled
extension to the extension cabinet.

FINAL STATUS:
The extension cabinet is secured and connected.

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SHEET S6 External antenna connection

INITIAL STATUS:
In case the configuration uses an external antenna.
The following operation should be performed on each cabinet.
The radio cabinet(s) is (are) secured.

ACTIONS:
1. If an RF lightning protection is used, secure it on the top of the radio cabinet.
2. Connect the antenna jumper to the top of the radio cabinet or to the RF lightning
protection.
3. Check the connection tightening; use a torque wrench.
4. Attach the antenna jumper with cable ties.
RF antenna jumper
RF lightning protection
Ground cable of
the RF lighning protection

Figure 7: Connection of the antenna jumper
5. In case of an e-cell 1900, secure the RF quarter-wave stub protection on the top of the
radio cabinet with the 3 screws.

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RF Quarter Wave Protection

Figure 8: RF quarter-wave protection

FINAL STATUS:
The external antenna(s) is (are) connected.

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SHEET S7 Cabinet start up with a PC

INITIAL STATUS:
In case the transmission parameters need to be changed with a PC.
The radio cabinet is secured and connected.

ACTIONS:
1. Open the hatch at the bottom of the radio base cabinet.
2. Ask the OMC-R to unlock the PCM object(s) associated with the BTS (sheet INT1).
3. Switch on the circuit breaker to the radio cabinet in the customer distribution box.
4. Wait for the auto-test LED to become blinking orange.
5. Connect the PC to the radio cabinet through the Ethernet connector; see Figure 9.
NETWORK
&
SITE LINK
POWER IN
48 VDC
GND TEST
&
CONFIGURATION
Smart card
reader
48 VDC
LED
Autotest LED
status
Hatch
Ethernet
connector

Figure 9: Location of the smart card reader and the Ethernet connector
6. Choose menu Start (Dmarrer)/Programs (Programmes)/Tml/BTS Tools/CPM
Vxxx/CPM.
The following window appears (see Figure 9).

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Figure 10: Choose mode screen
7. Check the Read/write radio cabinet configuration box and click OK.
The following window appears (see Figure 11).

Figure 11: BTS connection
8. Select Peer to Peer connection type. Click on Connect. The following windows appear
one after the other (see Figure 12).

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Figure 12: Peer to peer connection
9. Click on Yes, the CPM windows appears (see Figure 13).

Figure 13: CPM windows
10. Select the parameters (TEI, CRC4 and E1 impedance) according to the data given in the
Appendix 1 Report Sheet.
11. Click on Write and accept to reset the BTS.
12. Ask the OMC-R technician to:
Unlock the btssitemanager (Sheet UN1).
Bar the cells and to prohibit incoming handovers (Sheet UN4).
13. Check the sequence of the auto-test LED.

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LED is blinking red
Status of the
test LED
Internal problem :
- check the customer AC
distribution
- check the CRC parameter
LED is blinking orange
LED is blinking green
LED is green
LED is red
LED is orange
PCM scanning
Sofware downloading
by the BSC
replace the radio cabinet
External problem :
Status of the
test LED
LED is orange
External problem :
- check the PCM link
The BTS is
downloaded
Power on the e-cell
at the power supply
customer box.
Start of
BIST autotest
LED is red
LED is off

Figure 14: Sequence of starting of the e-cell with parameter of PC
14. Disconnect the PC.

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15. Close the hatch of the radio cabinet.

FINAL STATUS:
The BTS is in service.
The e-cell is barred, and the incoming handovers are prohibited.

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SHEET S8 Cabinet start up with a smart card

INITIAL STATUS:
In case the transmission parameters can be updated with a smart card.
The radio cabinet(s) is (are) secured and connected.

ACTIONS:
1. If necessary, open the hatch at the bottom of the radio cabinet.
Unlock the PCM object(s) associated with the BTS (sheet INT1).
Unlock the btssitemanage (Sheet UN1).
Bar the cells and to prohibit incoming handovers (Sheet UN4).
3. Refer to Appendix 1 to know if the parameters should be changed.
4. Insert the smart card inside the reader of the radio cabinet according to Figure 15.

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Front of the radio cabinet
Orientation of
the smard card

Figure 15: Insertion of the smart card
5. Switch on the circuit breaker of the radio cabinet in the customer distribution box.
6. Check the sequence of the auto-test LED.
NETWORK
&
SITE LINK
POWER IN
48 VDC
GND TEST
&
CONFIGURATION
Smart card
reader
48 VDC
LED
Autotest LED
status
Hatch

Figure 16: Location of the auto-test LED

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LED is blinking red
LED is blinking green
LED is green
LED is red
PCM scanning
Sofware downloading
by the BSC
- change the smart card
- check the customer
AC distribution
- check the CRC parameter
LED is orange
External problem :
Status of the
test LED
LED is orange
External problem :
- check the PCM links
The BTS is
downloaded
Power on the e-cell
at the power supply
customer box.
Start of
BIST autotest
Internal problem :
LED is red
LED is off
Smart card
present ?
Yes
No
Copy parameter
from smart card
to radio cabinet flash
LED blinking red-orange-green
Status of the
test LED
Copy is
correct ?
Yes
No
External problem :
Replace the smart card
LED is orange
- check the PCM link
to the extension cabinet

Figure 17: Sequence of starting of the e-cell

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7. Close the hatch of the radio cabinet.

FINAL STATUS:
The cell is barred, and the incoming handovers are prohibited.

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SHEET S9 Extension cabinet start up

INITIAL STATUS:
The extension cabinet is secured and connected.

ACTIONS:
1. If the hatch at the bottom of the radio cabinet is not transparent, open it.
2. Switch on the circuit breaker to the radio cabinet in the customer distribution box.
3. Check the sequence of the auto-test LED:

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LED is blinking red
Status of the
test LED
Internal problem :
- check the customer AC
distribution
- check the inter-cabinet
cable
LED is green
LED is red
LED is orange
PCM scanning
The cabinet is recognized as extension
PCM scanning is interrupted
Sofware downloading
by the BSC
External problem :
The BTS is
downloaded
Power on the e-cell
at the power supply
customer box.
Start of
BIST autotest
LED is red
LED is off
LED is green

Figure 18: Sequence of starting the extension cabinet
Note: If the software is downloaded, it lasts about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. If necessary, close the hatch.

FINAL STATUS:
The BTS is in service.
The cell is barred and the incoming handovers are prohibited.

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SHEET S10 Communication test

INITIAL STATUS:
The site is enabled.
The cell is barred and incoming handovers are prohibited.

ACTIONS:
There are 2 ways of performing a communication test.
The following tests should be performed by the commissioner and checked by the OMC-R for
each TRX:
At least 1 call on an even TS for each TRX on the main path.
At least 1 call - mobile originated - to the OMC-R via PSTN for each cell (voice
quality check) for main.
At least 1 call - mobile terminated - from the OMC-R via PSTN for each cell (voice
quality check) for main.
A. Use of a mobile able to communicate on barred cells
1. Go away from the BTS site (100 meters if possible), within the area covered by the sector
to test.
2. On the mobile, set the following parameters: Cell barred, forced BCCH, inhibit
handovers, and activate the debug mode.
3. Check with OMC-R that the BCCH frequency corresponds to the right BCC (BSIC=
NCC + BCC is displayed on the mobile) (Sheet CT1).
4. Place the following calls (one call to another mobile located on the BTS site validates 2
time slots):
If no Frequency Hopping, one call on an odd time slot, on each frequency of the
cell. The help of the OMC-R is not required.
If Frequency Hopping, one call on an odd time slot, on each TRX of the cell,
checking with OMC-R technician (Sheet CT1) on which TRX is the call.
At least 2 calls per cell with the OMC-R, one being originated by the OMC-R, and
check the voice quality.
5. Report the results in the Report Sheet.
6. Perform the same tests as above (steps 2 to 8) on the even time slots.

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7. If required by the project, place calls on emergency numbers and report the result in the
Report Sheet.
B. Use of a standard debug mobile
1. Ask the OMC-R technician to unbar only the cell to test (Sheet CT5).
2. Go away from the BTS site (100 meters at least), within the area covered by the sector to
test.
3. If a debug mobile is used, activate the debug mode.
4. Check with OMC-R the information displayed on the mobile screen: the BCCH
frequency should correspond to the right BCC (BSIC is displayed on the mobile = NCC +
BCC).
5. Once this is checked, place some calls (one call to another mobile located on BTS site
validates 2 time slots):
If no Frequency Hopping, place one call on an odd time slot, on each frequency of
the cell. Ask the OMC-R to confirm (Sheet CT5).
If Frequency Hopping, place calls on each TRX, checking with OMC-R the TRX
position of the call.
Place at least 2 calls with the OMC-R, one being originated by the OMC-R, and
check the voice quality.
Note: If it is a Network extension, ask OMC-R technician to visualize in the same
time, the traffic activity on the cell, with Performance Monitor tool (Sheet
CT5).
1. Report the results in the Report Sheet.
2. If required by the project, perform calls on emergency numbers on a cell and report the
result in the Report Sheet.

FINAL STATUS:
The communication tests are completed for the e-cell.

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SHEET S11 Battery test

INITIAL STATUS:
In case the configuration uses a battery back-up assy.
The BTS is on line.

ACTIONS:
For each radio cabinet:
1. Check that the hatch is closed.
2. Fasten the battery back-up on the chain.
3. Connect the battery back-up assy at the bottom of the PSU.
4. Install the battery back-up on the installation kit.
5. Place a call to check that the BTS capabilities are saved.
6. Ask the OMC-R technician to check that there is no alarms related to power distribution.
7. Switch off the e-cell breaker in the customer distribution box.
8. Ask the OMC-R to check that the following hardware alarms (1067) appear on BTS
object with the following labeled: AC FAULT.
9. Make sure the call is not lost.
10. Switch on the e-cell breaker in the customer distribution box.
11. Release the call.
12. Secure the battery back up with its securing screws on the installation kit.

FINAL STATUS:
The battery of the e-cell is able to backup the BTS.

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SHEET S12 Final checks

INITIAL STATUS:
The BTS is on line.

ACTIONS:
1. Ask the OMC-R technician to unbar the cell and enable the incoming handovers (Sheet
UN7).
2. Check with the OMC-R technician that no alarms are remaining.
Manage the remaining alarms (Sheet FO4).
Display the hardware status of the BTS (Sheet FO5).
Perform a BDE archiving (Sheet ADM2).
4. If the OMC-R user profile created for the on-line tests is not required anymore, the OMC-
R technician may delete it (Sheet FO3).
5. Check the hatch is closed.
6. Check the radio cabinet and the battery back up (or the standard cosmetic) are secured on
the installation kit.
7. Finish filling out the Report Sheet.
8. Any non-compliance has to be physically spotted on site and summarized on the Report
Sheet.
9. Send one copy of the Report Sheet to the customer representative and another to the
coordinator.
10. For corrective actions, refer to the coordinator.
11. Release the phone link with the OMC-R site.
12. Leave the premises clean and tidy.

FINAL STATUS:
Cell is unlocked, unbarred and incoming handovers are enabled.
PROJECT:............................
SITE NAME:.......................
FOLIO /.....
RECORD:...................

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Appendix 1 Report sheet

The following parts MUST be filled by the coordinator before the site operation.

Applicable documents: (new documents may be added) Reference Ver. / Ed.
Project documentation plan ..............................
[A1] External release definition
..............................
[A2] Packing list
..............................
[A3] Site preparation and installation document
..............................
[A4] V_ OMC operations called by I&C procedures
..............................
[A5] Test tools quick user guide
..............................
....................................................... ..............................
Note: Default Core methods reference are given in Applicable Documents paragraph.

Input parameters: (new parameters may be added)
Network type: GSM 900 % GSM 1800 %

System release: ..........................
BTS configuration: . SIM card access class: ..........................
Software versions: . Hardware Reference ..........................
Parameters need to change : Yes % No % Parameter change with : smart card %
Laptop PC%
Drop-insert: Yes % No % TEI number: .
Parameter E1 Parameter T1
CRC4 : Yes % No %
PCM type : 120 Ohms % 75 ! Ohms %
LBO : 0 - 40 % 40 - 81 % 81 - 121 %
121 - 162 % 162 - 199 %
CRC6 : Yes % No %
AMI % B8ZS %
Integrated antenna : Yes % No % RF lightning protection : Yes % No %
External alarm used : Yes % No % Number of external alarm: .
Ref of Debug Mobile to use: .......... Mobile for barred cells? : No% Yes %
Dual band Mobile : No% Yes %
Emergency numbers to call : No % Yes %
Battery backup : No% Yes %
PROJECT:............................
SITE NAME:.......................
FOLIO /.....
RECORD:...................

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In the Action following chart, To Use? column MUST be filled by the coordinator before the site
operation.

Action Condition To USE? Sheet SITE Sheet OMC OK NOK

Preliminary check &. S1

Integrated antenna
connection
In case of
internal
antenna
'. S2

Cabinet securing &. S3

Cabinet connection &. S4

Securing and connection
of the extension cabinet
For 204 or 202-
2
configurations
'. S5

External antenna
connection
In case of
external
antenna
'. S6

Cabinet start up with a PC In case of
parameter
modification
with a PC
'. S7 INT1, UN1,
UN4

Cabinet start up with a
smart card
In case of start
up with or
without smart
card.
'. S8 INT1, UN1,
UN4

Extension cabinet start up For a 204 or
202-2
configuration
'. S9 INT1, UN1,
UN4

Communication test &. S10 CT1, CT4, CT5

Battery test If battery back-
up
'. S11

Final checks &. S12 UN7, FO4,
FO5, ADM2,
FO3

PROJECT:............................
SITE NAME:.......................
FOLIO /.....
RECORD:...................

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This folio MUST be filled by the commissioner during the site operation.
Additional results:
-48V DC measurements:
First installation kit Second installation kit
V V

Tolerances: - 57 V < V< - 40.5 V
Communication Tests
Channel
(frequency)

TRX n 0 1 2 3
Main
(OK/NOK)

Emergency Calls
Cell n 0 1 2 Comment
Emergency
... (OK/NOK)
Numbers
... (OK/NOK)
... (OK/NOK)

Comments:

Sign off:
Coordinator Commissioner Customer representative
Company name
Functions
Name
Signature
Date
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