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SBS Overview

Contents
1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 5 SBS Network Elements Base Station Controller (BSC) Base Transceiver Station Equipment (BTSE) Transcoder and Rate Adapter Unit (TRAU) Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) Interfaces Link Configurations SBS Documentation Overview Guide to Documentation System Overview Documentation Operator Guidelines (OGL) Operation Manuals (OMN) Maintenance Manuals (MMN) Command Manuals (CML) Installation Manuals (IMN) Installation Test Manuals (ITMN) Acceptance Test Manuals Output Manuals (OML) Exercises 3 6 8 9 10 11 15 17 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23

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SBS Network Elements

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The Siemens Base Station (SBS) consists of the following four network elements: Base Station Controller (BSC) Base Transceiver Station Equipment (BTSE) Transcoding and Rate Adapter Unit (TRAU) Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) There are eight different types of BTSE called BS240, BS241, BS-60, BS-61, BS-20, BS-21, BS-22 and BS-11.

BS-11 BS-21

BS-60 BS-22 BS-20

LMT

BSC

TRAU

BS-240/241

Different BTSE Types

BS-61

Fig. 1 SBS network elements

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The following table summarizes some characteristics of the SBS product family: BS-11 Volume [l] 28 BS-22 177 BS-20 210 470 BS-21 399 600 BS-60 432 1500 BS-61 1716 2160 BSC 360 324 TRAU 360 476

Power 80 500 consumption (1TRX) [W] Dimensions d [mm] x w [mm] x h [mm] Weight [kg] 22 (1 TRX) Temperature -33 to range [C] +45 -40 to +45 70 160 x 460 x 415 330 x 720 x 775

450 x 600 x 775

485 x 870 x 945

450 x 600 x 1600

550 x 300 x 1950 x 600 x 1600 2000

300 x 600 x 2000

127

155

240

600

128

135

-5 to +45

-45 to +45

-5 to +45

-45 to +45

-5 to +45

-5 to +45

BS240 Volume [l] Power Consumption [W] Dimension d [mm] w [mm] h [mm] Weight [kg] 450 600 1600 210 432 1610

BS241 705 1700

650 700 1750 (incl. plinth) 265 - 45 to 55 C

Temperature - 5 to 55 C range [C]

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Capacity Max. number of TRX Max. number of sites Max. number of cells Max. Number of PCM lines towards TRAU Max. number of PCM lines towards BTS Max. number of PCM lines with flexible PCMS lines configuration Max. number of LAPD links (BTSM and TRAU) at 64 kbit/s Max. switching and processing capacity (Erl)

< BR5.0 120 60 120 10 35 not applicable 112 1000

BR5.0 250 100 150 20 35 46 112 2000

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Base Station Controller (BSC)

The BSC is the central control module of the SBS and provides the following major tasks: Traffic channel (TCH) switching Signaling information processing Alarm monitoring.

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BTSE TRAU

BTSE BSC

BTSE

TRAU MSC

Fig. 2 BSC traffic channel switching

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BTSE

BTSE BSC

BTSE

TRAU MSC

Fig. 3 BSC alarm monitoring

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Base Transceiver Station Equipment (BTSE)

The Base Transceiver Station Equipment (BTSE) comprises the entire radio equipment in a given site to serve a single cell or a group of cells. Maximum 6 cells (BTS), 12 TRX/cell and 24 TRX/site can be served by one BTSE. max two PCM lines between BSC and BTSE are allowed. Omnidirectional configuration: One BTSE serves only one cell. Sectored configuration: One BTSE serves either up to 6 cells.

BTS

BTS
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BSC

TRAU MSC

BTSE

Fig. 4 BTSE

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Transcoder and Rate Adapter Unit (TRAU)

For each traffic channel, the TRAU adapts the different transmission rates for speech and data calls on the radio side to the standardized 64 kbit/s transmission rate at the MSC side of the system. It also maps between the different speech coding algorithms used within the fixed network and on the radio interface.

Siemens Base Station

BTSE

BSC BTSE

MSC

BTSE TRAU

Fig. 5 TRAU

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Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT)

The LMT may be a desktop or a laptop computer and is used for local maintenance and operation functions at the TRAU, BSC or BTSE. It is also necessary for the commissioning of these network elements.

SBS MS MSC

BTSE

BSC

TRAU

LMT

LMT

LMT

Fig. 6 LMT

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Interfaces

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BTSE, BSC and TRAU may either be separated or partially/completely collocated. In any case, the components are interconnected by standard interfaces that are indicated in the following illustration.

Um Abis Asub A

BTSE

BTSE

BSC
BTSE

TRAU

MSC

Fig. 7 Interfaces

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SIEMEN S N IXDORF

OMC

SIEMEN S NIXDORF

LAN O interface

BTSE

BSC

TRAU

T interface

LMT
Fig. 8 Interfaces

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A Interface The A interface is the interface between TRAU and MSC. This interface is realized with PCM links. Up to four PCM links can be connected between 1 TRAU and the MSC. The A interface comprises traffic channels (64 kbit/s time slots) and the Common Channel Signaling System No. 7 (CCSS7) as a signaling link (64 kbit/s time slot). Asub Interface The Asub interface is a PCM link between the BSC and the TRAU. Four 16 kbit/s channels are multiplexed into one 64 kbit/s time slot. Abis Interface The Abis interface is a PCM link between the BSC and the BTSE. PCM timeslots can be used in either of the following ways: i) Signaling channels (16 or 64 kbit/s) ii) Traffic channels (16 kbit/s) Um interface The Um interface is the radio interface connecting the mobile stations (MS) to the specific BTSE. O Interface The O interface is a standard interface for the interconnection of SBS and OMC based on the CCITT X.25 and the GSM specifications. The physical layer can be based either on a PSPDN connection between the BSC and the OMC, or on a specific time slot embedded within the Asub and A interfaces which reaches the MSC and via a semipermanent connection the OMC. T, T interface Via these interfaces the Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) can be connected to the various SBS network elements (BSC, TRAU, or BTSE). The T interface is based on X.21+V.11 and HDLC+ proprietary layer specifications of the CCITT using the LAPB protocol and is used for the BSC, TRAU, BS-2x and BS6x. The T interface is based on RS232+V.24 and is used for the BS-11.

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Link Configurations

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The SBS is designed for easy adaptation to a broad variety of configurations with minimum costs. In case of sector cells, each cell will be served by its own BTS although all BTS are physically grouped together in one site (BTSE). The following types of link configurations are possible: Link Configuration Star Multidrop chain Loop BTSE-BSC X X X BSC-TRAU X

BTSE BTSE

Star

BTSE

BTSE

BTSE

TRAU

BSC
Multidrop chain MSC TRAU Star

BTSE BTSE BTSE

Loop

Fig. 9 Possible link configurations

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SBS Documentation Overview

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The SBS documentation is divided into different categories: Guide to Documentation System Overview Documentation Introduction Manuals Operation Manuals Maintenance Manuals Command Manuals Installation Manuals Installation Test Manuals Acceptance Test Manuals Output Manuals

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4.1

Guide to Documentation

The Guide to Documentation is a summary of the structure and function of mobile communications documentation for customers and service engineers.

4.2

System Overview Documentation

4.2.1

System Description (SYD)

The System Description (SYD) describes the architecture of the hardware and software, the mechanical design of the network elements and the basic concept of setting up a connection in mobile communications.

4.2.2

Technical Description (TED)

Three Technical Description (TED) documents are available for SBS: TED-OMS-B: This document describes the functions of the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC), external and internal interfaces, hardware architecture, and software architecture. TED-NET: This document describes the PLMN. TED-BSS: This document describes the functions of the Siemens Base Station (SBS), external and internal interfaces, hardware architecture, and software architecture.

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Operator Guidelines (OGL)

The Operator Guidelines (OGL) is a general guide for using the Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) as well as the Operation and Maintenance System (OMS-B). While the LMT is the main device for local interaction with the system, the OMS-B is dedicated to the central monitoring and control of the connected BSS The various types of SBS introduction documents are listed below: OGL:LMT OGL:OMS-B

4.4

Operation Manuals (OMN)

The Operation Manuals (OMN) contain a description of the most useful procedures that can be activated from the OMC / LMT. The various types of SBS operation documents are listed below: OMN:BSS/OMS-B OMN:BSC

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Maintenance Manuals (MMN)

The Maintenance Manuals (MMN) contain a description of the actions to be performed when an error occurs or an alarm is activated. The various types of SBS maintenance documents are listed below: MMN:BSS/OMS-B MMN:BSC MMN:TRAU MMN:BTSE BS 11 MMN:BTSE BS 20 MMN:BTSE BS 21 MMN:BTSE BS 22 MMN:BTSE BS 60 MMN:BTSE BS 61 MMN:BTSE BS240 MMN:BTSE BS241

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Command Manuals (CML)

The Command Manuals (CML) contain an exhaustive description of the commands available from OMC / LMT to perform actions on the network elements. The various types of SBS command documents are listed below: CML:BSS/OMS-B CML:BSC CML:TRAU CML:BTSE

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Installation Manuals (IMN)

The Installation Manuals (IMN) contain the instructions required for installing mobile communications network elements. The various types of SBS installation documents are listed below: IMN:OMS-B IMN:BSC IMN:TRAU IMN:BTSE BS 11 IMN:BTSE BS 20 IMN:BTSE BS 21 IMN:BTSE BS 22 IMN:BTSE BS 60 IMN:BTSE BS 61 IMN:BTSE BS240 IMN:BTSE BS241

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Installation Test Manuals (ITMN)

The Installation Test Manuals (ITMN) contain step-by-step procedures covering all aspects of testing the correct function of newly installed network elements. This includes loading the software, visual inspections and checking of jumper and switch settings. The various types of SBS installation test documents are listed below: ITMN:OMS-B ITMN:BSC ITMN:TRAU ITMN:BTSE BS 11 ITMN:BTSE BS 20 ITMN:BTSE BS 21 ITMN:BTSE BS 22 ITMN:BTSE BS 60 ITMN:BTSE BS 61 ITMN:BTSE BS 240 ITMN:BTSE BS241

4.9

Acceptance Test Manuals

A customer specific Acceptance Test Manual is offered to the customer and contains the rules for testing the functionality of the system and the rules for checking for correct delivery, installation and commissioning of an individual network element in accordance with the contract.

4.10

Output Manuals (OML)

The output manuals (OML) describe all the error messages the SBS system can generate and propose operator actions. The various types of SBS output manuals are listed below: OML:BSC OML:TRAU OML:BTSE

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Exercises
List the network elements of the Siemens Base Station. List the interfaces between the SBS network elements. List the possible link configurations. List the general categories of SBS documents. Which document contains a procedure for the addition of a BTS? What is the number of the procedure for adding a BTS? What is the purpose of Procedure B in the MMN:BSC? What are the permitted values for the parameter LICDTYPE in the following command? CREATE:LICD-licdn:LICDTYPE=LICDType; Which document(s) contain jumper settings for the boards in the BSC?

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