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Anti-Imbalance of the Different

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Anti-Imbalance of the Different Antenna Feature Parameter
Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1

1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended Audience..........................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Change History...............................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types.......................................................................................................................2
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................4
4 Related Features.............................................................................................................................5
5 Network Impact.............................................................................................................................7
6 Engineering Guidelines...............................................................................................................8
6.1 When to Use...................................................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Required Information.....................................................................................................................................................8
6.3 Deployment....................................................................................................................................................................9
6.3.1 Requirements...............................................................................................................................................................9
6.3.2 Data Preparation..........................................................................................................................................................9
6.3.3 Activation..................................................................................................................................................................10
6.3.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................11
6.3.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................11
6.4 Performance Monitoring...............................................................................................................................................12
6.5 Parameter Optimization................................................................................................................................................13
6.6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................13
7 Parameters.....................................................................................................................................14
8 Counters........................................................................................................................................15
9 Glossary.........................................................................................................................................16
10 Reference Documents...............................................................................................................17
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Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes Anti-Imbalance of the Different Antenna, including its technical
principles, related features, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
This document applies to the following NE types.
NE Type NE Model
RNC Not involved
NodeB Macro Not involved
Micro Not involved
LampSite Not involved
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l Need to understand the features described herein
l Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
l Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version
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Description 1 About This Document
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier version
RAN16.0 01 (2014-04-30)
This issue does not include any changes.
RAN16.0 Draft A (2014-02-28)

Compared with Issue 02 (2013-12-30) for RAN15.0, Draft A (2014-02-08) of RAN16.0 includes
the following changes.
Change Type Change Description Parameter

Change
Feature change None None
Editorial Added chapter 3 Technical Description. None

change Added the descriptions about the feature and
function differences between different site types.
For details, see section 1.4 Differences Between
Base Station Types.
1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types

Differentiated Function Implementation by Macro, Micro, and LampSite Sites
For LampSite cells, this feature is mutually exclusive of WRFD-141202 Independent
Demodulation of Signals from Multiple Small Cell RRUs in One Cell.

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Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
Anti-Imbalance of the Different Antenna helps address shrinking uplink coverage and reduced
system capacity in multi-antenna scenarios. When a base station uses multiple antennas, these
antennas may cause interference to each other. If antenna interference is imbalanced, the
measured RTWP may be inaccurate. This feature corrects the inaccurate RTWP values and
therefore reflects the actual cell load. In this way, system capacity and network coverage can be
better balanced.

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Description 3 Technical Description
3 Technical Description
If antennas are not properly installed or performance of the antennas deteriorate due to long-
term use, intermodulation interference may occur. Intermodulation interference is a major cause
of interference imbalance between antennas for a cell that uses multiple antennas.
For example, for a UMTS cell working in 1T2R mode, if there is intermodulation interference
on the TX antenna, serious interference will be caused to the uplink of the antenna, while the
RX antenna is not transmitting signals and does not have intermodulation interference in the
uplink. Therefore, there is strong interference on one antenna but no interference on the other
antenna, causing interference imbalance between antennas of the same cell.
The RTWP of a cell is the average RTWP of all antennas serving the cell. When there is a huge
gap between the RTWP of two antennas in a cell, the RTWP of the cell is high but the RTWP
does not accurately reflect actual load of the cell, causing a decrease in uplink capacity of the
cell.
When there is interference imbalance between antennas in a cell, the anti-imbalance algorithm
for different antennas can be used to calculate the RTWP of the cell based on the RTWP of each
antenna and the power of useful signals received by each antenna. The RTWP calculated in this
way reflects actual load of the cell more accurately. Therefore, more UEs can access the cell
and some UEs are allowed to increase their rates. As a result, system capacity is increased.
This feature is controlled by the ANTIANTENNAIMBALANCESW parameter on the NodeB

side.
For details about load measurement, see Load Measurement Feature Parameter Description.

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Description 4 Related Features
4 Related Features
Prerequisite Features
None.
Mutually Exclusive Features

This feature is mutually exclusive of WRFD-021350 Independent Demodulation of Signals from
Multiple RRUs in One Cell.
None
For LampSite cells, this feature is mutually exclusive of WRFD-141202 Independent

Demodulation of Signals from Multiple Small Cell RRUs in One Cell.
Impacted Features
This feature corrects the RTWP. Correction of the measured RTWP affects the following
features using the measurement results in a cell:
l WRFD-020101 Admission Control

l WRFD-01061202 HSUPA Power Control
l WRFD-01061209 HSUPA HARQ and Fast UL Scheduling in Node B
l WRFD-01061402 Enhanced Fast UL Scheduling
l WRFD-020136 Anti-Interference Scheduling for HSUPA
l WRFD-010691 HSUPA UL Interference Cancellation
l WRFD-020137 Dual-Threshold Scheduling with HSUPA Interference Cancellation
l WRFD-010210 Control Channel Parallel Interference Cancellation (CCPIC)
l WRFD-140202 Control Channel Parallel Interference Cancellation (Phase 2)
l WRFD-020106 Load Reshuffling
l WRFD-020107 Overload Control
l WRFD-140217 Inter-Frequency Load Balancing Based on Configurable Load Threshold
l WRFD-020402 Measurement Based Direct Retry
l WRFD-070004 Load Based GSM and UMTS Handover Enhancement Based on Iur-g

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Description 4 Related Features
l WRFD-070006 GSM and UMTS Load Balancing Based on Iur-g

l WRFD-140213 Intelligent Access Class Control
l WRFD-010712 Adaptive Configuration of Traffic Channel Power offset for HSUPA
l WRFD-140215 Dynamic Configuration of HSDPA CQI Feedback Period
l WRFD-140216 Load-based Uplink Target BLER Configuration
l WRFD-010641 HSUPA Adaptive Transmission
For details about the impact, see section 5 Network Impact.
This feature corrects only real-time RTWP values not delayed RTWP values. Therefore, the
calculated interference cancellation efficiency is inaccurate. In addition, after this function takes
effect and the following features are enabled, the value of the VS.HSUPA.Ic.MeanEff counter
becomes 0 or less than that before this function takes effect:
l WRFD-020137 Dual-Threshold Scheduling with HSUPA Interference Cancellation

l WRFD-010210 Control Channel Parallel Interference Cancellation (CCPIC)
l WRFD-140202 Control Channel Parallel Interference Cancellation (Phase 2)

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Description 5 Network Impact
5 Network Impact
This function impacts system capacity and network performance during call admission and
during a call, which is described as follows:
l During call admission

If interference is imbalanced between antennas, enabling the function reduces the uplink
admission failure rate, improves the access success rate, and increases the number of online
users.
l During a call
– If WRFD 020136 Anti-Interference Scheduling for HSUPA is disabled,
If interference is imbalanced between antennas, enabling this function improves
HSUPA cell throughout if data source is sufficient.
– If WRFD 020136 Anti-Interference Scheduling for HSUPA is enabled,
In the case of imbalanced interference between antennas, this feature corrects the
measured RTWP. This will reduce the effective probability of anti-interference
scheduling and increase the HSUPA cell throughout when anti-interference scheduling
does not take effect. This feature in general improves the HSUPA cell throughput.
l In scenario of imbalanced interference between antennas, this feature improves the capacity
but reduces the coverage. As a result, the call drop rate increases.
l With this function, the NodeB CPU usage increases. However, the increase is not noticeable
because the load on a CPU with a 1 GHz main frequency is only 0.001%.

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Description 6 Engineering Guidelines
6 Engineering Guidelines
6.1 When to Use

Use the anti-imbalance of the different antenna function in multi-antenna scenarios to address
shrinking uplink coverage and reduced uplink capacity caused by imbalanced antenna
interference. Imbalanced antenna interference is caused by improper installation or aging
antennas.
It is recommended that this function be enabled for multi-antenna scenarios with intermodulation
interference.
Do not enable this function for the following cells:
l Multi-RRU cells, including cells with the 0.5/0.5 configuration mode, the distributed sector
configuration mode, or independent demodulation of signals from multiple RRUs in one
cell. Multi-RRU cells are often used for highway and tunnel coverage.
l LampSite cells in which WRFD-141202 Independent Demodulation of Signals from
Multiple Small Cell RRUs in One Cell has been enabled.
6.2 Required Information

Perform the following steps to determine whether there is intermodulation interference in a cell:
Step 1 Observe the values of the following counters to determine whether there is intermodulation
interference:
l On the NodeB side (mean RTWP of a specific antenna):
– VS.MeanRTWP.Locell.SectorEqm.Ant0
l On the NodeB side (average ratio of valid antennas):
– VS.ValidAntRatio.Mean
l On the RNC side (mean RTWP of a cell):

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– VS.MeanRTWP
Intermodulation interference exists when the following conditions are true:
l The values of RTWP counters between antennas on the NodeB side is greater than or equal
to 6 dB.
l The values of RTWP counters on the RNC side is 6 dB higher than the background noise.
The background noise varies according to networks.
l The value of NodeB counter VS.ValidAntRatio.Mean is less than 1.
Step 2 If the difference between the values of the preceding counters on the NodeB side is greater than
or equal to 6 dB, check the settings of radio frequency (RF) channel-related parameters (such
as attenuation or RTWP initial rectification value) to ensure that the difference is not caused by
improper parameter settings or faulty tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs). Then determine
whether to enable the anti-imbalance of the different antenna function. Enable this function only
when high RTWPs are caused by intermodulation interference.
Step 3 Collect the following RNC counters and KPIs in a cell before feature activation to observe the
effect of this function:
l KPIs: CS RAB setup success rate, PS RAB setup success rate, CS call drop rate, and PS call
drop rate
l Counters: VS.HSUPA.Thruput.ROTAll, VS.PS.Bkg.Kbps.ULxx, VS.PS.Int.Kbps.ULxx,
VS.MeanULActualPowerLoad, VS.ValidAntRatio.Mean, and VS.MeanRTWP
----End
6.3 Deployment
6.3.1 Requirements
Hardware
l The BTS3812E, BTS3812A, and BTS3812AE do not support this function.

l The DBS3800 does not support this function.
l 3900 series base stations do not support this function if configured with the WBBPa board
or the 20 W RRU3801C.
l None
6.3.2 Data Preparation

Table 6-1 lists the data to prepare before enabling this function.

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Table 6-1 Data to prepare before enabling this function
Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source
Anti-Antenna ANTIANTENNAI Enable this function Default value/

Imbalance MBALANCESW if information in Recommended value
Algorithm Switch section 6.2 Required
Information meets
the requirements in
section 6.1 When to
Use
6.3.3 Activation
Using MML Commands

Run the NodeB MML command SET ULOCELLALGPARA with Anti-Antenna Imbalance
Algorithm Switch set to ON(ON).
MML Command Examples

//Enabling the anti-imbalance of the different antenna function
SET ULOCELLALGPARA: ANTIANTENNAIMBALANCESW=ON;
Using the CME

NOTE
l When configuring the feature on the CME, perform a single configuration first, and then perform a
batch modification if required.
l Configure the parameters of a single object before a batch modification. Perform a batch modification
before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.
Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence described in Table 6-2. For
instructions on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single Configuration
Operation Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects in batches, click on the CME to start the batch modification wizard. For
instructions o how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification center,
press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
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Table 6-2 Configuring parameters on the CME
SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura

Name ID ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
1 ULOCELL NodeB Anti- ANTIANTE Yes

ALGPARA Antenna NNAIMBA
Imbalance LANCESW
Algorithm
Switch
6.3.4 Activation Observation

Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command LST ULOCELLALGPARA to check whether this function
is enabled.
Step 2 Query the value of the VS.MeanRTWP counter on the RNC side.
Expected result: After this function is enabled, the value of this counter is smaller than or equal
to the value before the enabling of this function.
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6.3.5 Deactivation
Using MML Commands

Run the NodeB MML command SET ULOCELLALGPARA with Anti-Antenna Imbalance
Algorithm Switch set to OFF(OFF).
MML Command Examples

//Disabling the anti-imbalance of the different antenna function
SET ULOCELLALGPARA: ANTIANTENNAIMBALANCESW=OFF;
Using the CME

NOTE
l When configuring the feature on the CME, perform a single configuration first, and then perform a
batch modification if required.
l Configure the parameters of a single object before a batch modification. Perform a batch modification
before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
Step 1 Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.

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Set parameters on the CME according to the operation sequence described in Table 6-3. For
instructions on how to perform the CME single configuration, see CME Single Configuration
Operation Guide.
Step 2 (Optional) Modify objects in batches on the CME. (CME batch modification center)
To modify objects in batches, click on the CME to start the batch modification wizard. For
instructions o how to perform a batch modification through the CME batch modification center,
press F1 on the wizard interface to obtain online help.
----End
Table 6-3 Configuring parameters on the CME
SN MO NE Paramete Parameter ID Configura

r Name ble in
CME
Batch
Modificat
ion Center
1 ULOCELLALGP Node Anti- ANTIANTENNAIMBA- Yes

ARA B Antenna LANCESW
Imbalance
Algorithm
Switch
6.4 Performance Monitoring

After this function is enabled, perform the following steps to monitor the performance of this
function:
Step 1 Check whether this function takes effect by monitoring counters listed in Table 6-4.
This function takes effect if the value of the VS.MeanRTWP counter on the RNC side is smaller
than or equal to the values before the enabling of this function.
Table 6-4 RTWP-related counters during busy hours
Counter Name Description
VS.MeanRTWP Mean Power of Totally Received Bandwidth

for Cell
Step 2 Monitor the performance of this function.

l Query the value of the VS.HSUPA.Thruput.ROTAll/(SP*60) counter, in which SP is the
statistic period, and the unit is minute, during busy hours to determine whether the average
HSUPA throughout in a cell increases.

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– After this function is enabled, the average HSUPA throughput in a cell increases when
antenna interference is imbalanced.
– After this function is enabled, the average HSUPA throughput in a cell decreases when
some antennas become invalid and the WRFD-020136 Anti-Interference Scheduling for
HSUPA feature is activated.
If the average HSUPA throughput does not increase when antenna interference is
imbalanced, the live network may not meet the requirements in section 6.1 When to
Use or the traffic volume is too small so that the gains provided by this function are not
noticeable.
l Monitor the CS RAB Setup Success Ratio and PS RAB Setup Success Ratio KPIs during
busy hours to determine whether the access success rate increases.
– After this function is enabled, the access success rate increases when antenna interference
is imbalanced and the RTWP-based anti-interference function is disabled; the access
success rate decreases when antenna interference is imbalanced and the RTWP-based
anti-interference function is enabled.
– After this function is enabled, the access success rate decreases when some antennas
become invalid and the RTWP-based anti-interference function is enabled.
l Monitor the CS Service Drop Ratio and PS Call Drop Ratio KPIs to observe whether the call
drop rate increases.
– After this function is enabled in the scenario of imbalanced antenna interference, the
throughput increases, the coverage shrinks and the call drop rate deteriorates. You are
advised to disable this function if the call drop rate deteriorates seriously.
----End
6.5 Parameter Optimization

None
6.6 Troubleshooting
None

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Description 7 Parameters
7 Parameters
Table 7-1 Parameter description
Parame NE MML Feature Feature Description

ter ID Comma ID Name
nd
ANTIA BTS390 SET None None Meaning: Indicates whether to enable anti-antenna
NTENN 0, ULOCE imbalance. If this switch is turned on, the RTWP value
AIMBA BTS390 LLALG and uplink load factor are corrected according to the
LANCE 0 PARA RTWP values of each antenna and the multipath search
SW WCDM LST energy.
A ULOCE GUI Value Range: OFF(OFF), ON(ON)
LLALG Unit: None
PARA
Actual Value Range: OFF, ON
Default Value: OFF(OFF)

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Description 8 Counters
8 Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.

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Description 9 Glossary
9 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

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Description 10 Reference Documents
10 Reference Documents
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

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1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1

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1 About This Document

This document applies to the following NE types.

RNC Not involved

NodeB Macro Not involved

Micro Not involved

LampSite Not involved

1.2 Intended Audience

1.3 Change History

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Change Type Change Description Parameter

Feature change None None

Editorial Added chapter 3 Technical Description. None

1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types

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This feature is controlled by the ANTIANTENNAIMBALANCESW parameter on the NodeB

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Mutually Exclusive Features

For LampSite cells, this feature is mutually exclusive of WRFD-141202 Independent

l WRFD-020101 Admission Control

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l WRFD-070006 GSM and UMTS Load Balancing Based on Iur-g

For details about the impact, see section 5 Network Impact.

l WRFD-020137 Dual-Threshold Scheduling with HSUPA Interference Cancellation

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l During call admission

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6.1 When to Use

Do not enable this function for the following cells:

6.2 Required Information

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Intermodulation interference exists when the following conditions are true:

l The BTS3812E, BTS3812A, and BTS3812AE do not support this function.

6.3.2 Data Preparation

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Table 6-1 Data to prepare before enabling this function

Parameter Name Parameter ID Setting Notes Data Source

Anti-Antenna ANTIANTENNAI Enable this function Default value/

Using MML Commands

MML Command Examples

Using the CME

Step 1 Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.

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Table 6-2 Configuring parameters on the CME

SN MO NE Parameter Parameter Configura

1 ULOCELL NodeB Anti- ANTIANTE Yes

6.3.4 Activation Observation

Using MML Commands

MML Command Examples

SET ULOCELLALGPARA: ANTIANTENNAIMBALANCESW=OFF;

Using the CME

Step 1 Configure a single object (such as a cell) on the CME.

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Table 6-3 Configuring parameters on the CME