ZXG10 B8018

In-Door Base Transceiver Station

Documentation Guide
Version 6.20
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Hi-Tech Industrial Park,
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Date Revision No. Serial No. Reason for Revision
Sep.1, 2008 R1.0 sjzl20083722 First edition


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Contents

About this Guide ............................................................ vii
Purpose............................................................................. vii
Intended Audience .............................................................. vii
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge.......................................... vii
What is in this Guide ........................................................... vii
Related Documentation........................................................viii
Conventions.......................................................................viii
How to Get in Touch............................................................. ix
Chapter 1.......................................................................... 1
Document Usage.............................................................. 1
Relationship among Manuals................................................... 1
Order of Usage ..................................................................... 2
Chapter 2.......................................................................... 3
Document Architecture.................................................... 3
Document Categorization and Contents in Brief ......................... 3
Chapter 3.......................................................................... 7
Document Distribution and Customer Feedback............ 7
Document Distribution........................................................... 7
Suggestions and Feedback ..................................................... 8
Appendix A....................................................................... 9
Figures.............................................................................. 9
Tables............................................................................. 11

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About this Guide

Purpose
This guide provides information about the set of documents that
ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) accompanies. It explains the document
architecture, usage, and provides information regarding
electronic document download, shipping, and feedback.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for engineers and technicians who
perform operations on ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) and provides a
brief introduction of the whole document set that ZXG10 B8018
(V6.20) accompanies.
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To use this document effectively, users should have a general
understanding of wireless telecommunications technology.
Familiarity with the following is helpful:
GSM technology and equipments
ZXG10 BSS and its various components
ZXG10-BTS (V2) series and its technical and hardware
details
What is in this Guide
This guide contains the following chapters.
TAB L E 1 CHAPTER SUMMARY
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1, Document
Usage
Describes the relationship between
different manuals in the set and how to
use each to obtain information easily.

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Chapter Summary
Chapter 2, Document
Architecture
Explains each manuals contents in brief
by giving a chapter wise description.
Chapter 3, Document
Distribution and Customer
Feedback
Describes the ways of document
distribution and customer feedback
regarding the quality of these documents.
Appendix A, Figures
and Tables
Lists all the figures and Tables used in this
manual.
Related Documentation
The following documents are related to this manual:
ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) In-Door Base Transceiver Station
Technical Manual
ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) In-Door Base Transceiver Station
Installation Manual
ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) In-Door Base Transceiver Station
Maintenance Manual (Routine Maintenance
ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) In-Door Base Transceiver Station
Maintenance Manual (Troubleshooting)
Conventions
ZTE documents employ the following typographical conventions.
TAB L E 2 TYPOGRAPHI CAL CONVENTI ONS
Typeface Meaning
Italics References to other Manuals and documents.
Quotes Links on screens.
Bold Menus, menu options, function names, input
fields, radio button names, check boxes, drop-
down lists, dialog box names, window names.
CAPS Keys on the keyboard and buttons on screens
and company name.
Const ant wi dt h
Text that you type, program code, files and
directory names, and function names.
[ ] Optional parameters.
{ } Mandatory parameters.
| Select one of the parameters that are delimited
by it.

Note: Provides additional information about a
certain topic.
Typographical
Conventions


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Typeface Meaning

Checkpoint: Indicates that a particular step needs
to be checked before proceeding further.

Tip: Indicates a suggestion or hint to make things
easier or more productive for the reader.

TAB L E 3 MOUSE OPERATI ON CONVENTI ONS
Typeface Meaning
Click Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually
the left mouse button) once.
Double-click Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button
(usually the left mouse button) twice.
Right-click Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button
(usually the right mouse button) once.
Drag Refers to pressing and holding a mouse button and
moving the mouse.

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ZTE welcomes your comments and suggestions on the quality
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Customer
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Ch a p t e r 1
Document Usage

This chapter describes the relationship among different manuals
in the ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) document set. It also explains the
method and order of using these manuals to obtain information
easily.
Relationship among Manuals
Each manual in the set focuses on different aspects of ZXG10
B8018 (V6.20) but are related to each other. Usage of these
manuals in appropriate way and correct order makes the system
configuration, installation, and operation easier and trouble free.
Figure 1 explains the relationship among manuals in the set.
FI GURE 1 REL ATI ONSHI P AMONG MANUAL S I N ZXG10 B8018 ( V6. 20)
DOCUMENT SET

The most important is Technical Manual that provides details
about the technical specifications and standards followed in this
system. It is helpful in understanding functionality of the whole
system and makes it easier for engineers to configure and
operate.
Installation Manual includes all the details of equipment
installation and instructions regarding how to make the system

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work efficiently. ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) complete installation
includes both cabinet and antenna feeder installation.
Maintenance Manual serves as a reference for maintenance
personnel to maintain and troubleshoot the system.
Order of Usage
ZTE recommends reading the Documentation Guide first to
understand the documents architecture, purpose, contents, and
usage of the ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) document set.
To understand the functionality of the system, refer to Technical
Manual for technical details and to understand the functions of
modules and boards. It also explains the connection relationship
of external interfaces, LED indicators, and DIP switch and
jumper settings.
For correct installation and configuration of the system, refer to
Installation Manual.
For handling major and critical faults that interrupt the network
services, and proper maintenance of the system, refer to
Maintenance Manual.

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Ch a p t e r 2
Document Architecture

This chapter explains each manuals contents in brief and the
document categorization.
Document Categorization and
Contents in Brief
The manuals are divided into the following categories according
to their usage and purpose.
Documentation Guide briefly explains each manuals contents,
usage, and the relationship among these manuals. In addition, it
gives information on how to obtain the manuals and customer
feedback.
Technical Manuals explains the technical details of ZXG10 B8018
(V6.20) including working principles, functions and technical
characteristics. Table 4 explains the manual contents in brief.
TAB L E 4 ZXG10 B8018 ( V6. 20) TECHNI CAL MANUAL SUMMARY
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1, System
Description
Gives the system background, position and
role in mobile network, external interfaces
among system and other NEs, and system
structure of ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20).
Chapter 2, System
Functions
Describes the system Functions of ZXG10
B8018 (V6.20).
Chapter 3, Technical
Indices
Describes the technical specifications of
ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20).
Chapter 4, Structure
and Principle
Describes the hardware & software structure
and system working principles of ZXG10
B8018 (V6.20).
Documentation
Guide
Technical
Manual

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Chapter Summary
Chapter 5,
Hardware
Components
Introduction
Describes different hardware boards and units
of ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20).
Chapter 6,
Networking Modes
and Configuration
Explains various networking modes,
configuration principles, connections, and
configurations of ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20).
Installation Manual provides the instructions about the
installation of different types of racks, boards, cables, and their
accessories. It includes two parts: one is the cabinet installation
and the other is antenna feeder system installation. Table 5
explains the manual contents in brief.
TAB L E 5 ZXG10 B8018 ( V6. 20) I NSTAL L ATI ON MANUAL SUMMARY
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1, Safety
Instructions
Describes the safety signs and instructions
involved in the installation process.
Chapter 2, Overview Describes the installation and
commissioning flow of B8018 (V6.20).
Chapter 3, Installation
Preparations
Describes the installation environment
check, tools and meters requirements, and
unpacking inspection.
Chapter 4, Cabinet
Installation
Describes the cabinet installation, Module
installation check, plugging a module, and
engineering labels.
Chapter 5, Power and
Grounding Cables
Installation
Describes the installation and wiring of
power and grounding cables.
Chapter 6, Internal
Cables Installation
Describes the backplane wiring, fan sub-
rack wiring, cable binding requirements,
and cable wiring requirements.
Chapter 7, External
Cables Installation
Describes the external cable types, O and
M interface, BTS cabinet front panel
wiring, and cabinet cascading.
Chapter 8, Antenna
Feeder System
Installation
Describes the antenna feeder system
composition, engineering preparations,
antenna feeder system installation, testing
the antenna feeder system, and sealing
the connectors.
Chapter 9, Hardware
Installation Check
Describes the instructions to be followed
when checking the on-site environment,
cabinet, labels, cables, plugs, sockets, and
locking pieces.
Chapter 10, GPS
Feeder System
Installation
Describes how to install GSP feeder
system.
Chapter 10, Power-
ON/OFF Procedure
Describes the instructions to be followed
before Power-ON the equipment and
Installation
Manual

Chapter 2 - Document Architecture
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Chapter Summary
Power-ON/OFF procedure.

Maintenance Manual explains the equipment maintenance and
troubleshooting procedures. It describes specific methods of
routine maintenance for each item and their respective time
period as well as common troubleshooting methods. Table 6
shows the manual contents in brief.
TAB L E 6 ZXG10 B8018 ( V6. 20) MAI NTENANCE MANUAL SUMMARY
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1, Maintenance Overview Gives an overview of B8018
maintenance process.
Chapter 2, Daily Maintenance Items Describes the daily maintenance
including 24 hour history and
notification alarms, handling
subscribers complaints and querying
current status of BTS.
Chapter 3, Weekly Maintenance Items Describes the weekly maintenance
items as analyzing alarms frequency,
weekly cell performance, and weekly
history and notification alarms.
Chapter 4, Monthly Maintenance Items Describes the monthly maintenance
items including monthly cell
performance report and checking spare
parts.
Chapter 5, Quarterly Maintenance
Items
Describes the procedure of checking
main equipment, boards, power check,
and testing call service and coverage
area.
Chapter 6, Annual Maintenance Items Describes B8018 annual maintenance.
It contains the amplifiers output power
check, antenna system check,
transmission system check, grounding,
VSWR check, cleaning air filter,
checking lightning arresters, and
condition of storage batteries..
Chapter 7, Routine Maintenance Record
Forms
Contains the record forms used during
the routine maintenance of B8018.
Appendix A, Board Replacement Describes the board replacement
procedures in B8018.

Maintenance
Manual

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Ch a p t e r 3
Document Distribution
and Customer Feedback

This chapter describes the document distribution methods to the
customers and provides information regarding customer
feedback.
Document Distribution
Product manuals are distributed to the customers in the
following ways:
Printed manuals are shipped along with the equipment.
Manuals in PDF format on CDs are shipped along with the
equipment.
Manuals in word format are available on the ZTEs technical
support website, http://support.zte.com.cn
Follow these steps to download electronic product manuals
from the ZTE technical support website:
i. Log on to http://support.zte.com.cn and click English to
go to the English version homepage.
ii. In the Sign In field, input your username and password
and click Sign In.
For first time registration on the server, click on Register
and input related information by following the on-screen
instructions. A ZTE engineer completes the registration
process after confirmation and the customer is sent a
username and password for logging on to the website.
iii. Click on Documentation on the main menu, and then
expand the navigation bar on the left as Product
Manual GSM-BSS ZXG10-BSC ZXG10-BSS
Click on the desired document link. Another window
opens showing detailed information about the document

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and click on the download link to download a RAR or PDF
file.
iv. Another option is to click on the Inquiry button on the
left navigation bar and search for the desired document
by providing relevant information. Also the Search By
Product Category field on the upper right corner can be
used to input the product category name and search for
the desired document.
Suggestions and Feedback
ZTE values its customers suggestions and feedback. Following
are the ways to give suggestions and feedback:
Fill the Feedback Form provided with the product manual and
fax it to (86) 755 26772236 or post it to:
Product Documentation R&D Department,
ZTE University, ZTE Corporation (Bldg. A),
Hi-Tech Industrial Park,
Nanshan District,
Shenzhen 518057, P. R. CHINA
Send your suggestions and feedback via e-mail to
doc@zte.com.cn
Contact the local office of ZTE for feedback and suggestions.


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A p p e n d i x A
Figures

Figure 1 Relationship among Manuals in ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20)
Document Set....................................................................1

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Tables

Table 1 Chapter Summary .............................................. vii
Table 2 Typographical Conventions...................................viii
Table 3 Mouse Operation Conventions ............................... ix
Table 4 ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) Technical Manual Summary ....3
Table 5 ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) Installation Manual Summary..4
Table 6 ZXG10 B8018 (V6.20) Maintenance Manual Summary5