Railway Operational Communication Solution - GSM-R - 5.0 - BBU3900 - Description - V1.0 PDF

eWSE GSM-R 5.
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eWSE GSM-R 5.0 BBU3900 Description Contents
Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Appearance ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Boards .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 GTMU..................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 WMPT................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.3 LMPT .................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.4 UMPT ................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.5 WBBP ................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.6 LBBP .................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.7 UBRI ..................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.8 UTRP .................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.9 UCIU..................................................................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.10 USCU .................................................................................................................. 错误！未定义书签。
1.3.11 UELP..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.12 UFLP ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.13 USLP2 ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.14 UPEU .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.15 UEIU ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.16 FAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Board Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1 Board Configuration for a BBU3900 Working in Single-Mode ........................................................... 10
1.4.2 Board Configuration for a BBU3900 Working in Multi-Mode ............................................................. 11
2 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 12

2.1 Capacity ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Transmission Ports ......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Input Power .................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Environment Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 14
3 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 15
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eWSE GSM-R 5.0 BBU3900 Description 1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Functions
The BBU3900 is a baseband control unit that performs the following functions:
 Manages the entire base station system in terms of operation, maintenance, and system
clock.
 Processes signaling messages.
 Provides physical ports for information exchange between the base station and the
transport network.
 Provides an OM channel between the base station and the LMT, SMT, or M2000.
 Processes uplink and downlink baseband signals.
 Provides CPRI ports for communication with the RF modules.
 Provides ports for communication with environment monitoring devices.
A base station can be configured with a maximum of two BBU3900s for higher processing
capabilities.
1.2 Appearance
The BBU3900, which has a case structure, is 19 inches wide and 2 U high. The BBU3900 can
be installed in an indoor or outdoor protective cabinet.
Figure 1-1 shows the appearance of the BBU3900.
Figure 1-1 Appearance of the BBU3900
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1.3 Boards
The BBU3900 can be configured with the following boards and units:
 Main control and transmission board: GSM Transmission & Timing & Management Unit
for BBU (GTMU)
 Universal Satellite card and Clock Unit (USCU)
 Surge protection unit: Universal E1/T1 Lightning Protection unit (UELP), Universal FE
Lightning Protection unit (UFLP), or Universal Signal Lightning Protection unit 2
(USLP2)
 Universal Power and Environment Interface Unit (UPEU)
 Universal Environment Interface Unit (UEIU)
 FAN unit
BBU3900 boards support plug-and-play, and users can configure the boards as required.
1.3.1 GTMU
The GTMU is the main control and transmission board for the GSM network. There are two
types of GTMUs: GTMU and GTMUb.
Panel
Figure 1-2 shows the GTMU panel.
Figure 1-2 GTMU panel
Figure 1-3 shows the GTMUb panel.

Figure 1-3 GTMUb panel
Functions
The GTMU performs the following functions:
 Controls and manages the entire base station in terms of configuration, equipment,
performance, security, and radio resources.
 Processes signaling messages.
 Provides a reference clock, an alarm input port, CPRI ports, transmission ports, and an
OM channel to the LMT, SMT, or M2000.
Ports
Table 1-1 describes the ports on the GTMU.
Table 1-1 Ports on the GTMU
Identifier Connector Quantity Description
CPRI0 to CPRI5 SFP female 6 Data transmission ports that

interconnect with the RF
modules. These ports support
electrical and optical signal input
and output.
ETH RJ45 1 Local maintenance and debug
port
FE0 RJ45 1 FE electrical port
FE1 DLC 1 FE optical port
USB USB 1 Software loading port
TST USB 1 Clock test port
E1/T1 DB26 female 1 E1/T1 port supporting four
E1/T1s
Table 1-2 describes the ports on the GTMUb.

Table 1-2 Ports on the GTMUb

CPRI0 to CPRI5 SFP female 6 Data transmission ports that
interconnect with the RF
modules. These ports
support electrical and
optical signal input and
output.
EXT SFP female 1 Reserved port
ETH RJ45 1 Local maintenance and
debug port
FE0 RJ45 1 FE electrical port
FE1 DLC 1 FE optical port
USB USB 1 Software loading port
TST USB 1 Clock test port
E1/T1 DB2 female 1 E1/T1 port supporting four
E1/T1s
1.3.2 UELP
The UELP is a surge protection unit.
Panel
Figure 1-4 shows the UELP panel.
Figure 1-4 UELP panel
Functions
One UELP can provide surge protection for four E1/T1s.
Ports
Table 1-3 describes the ports on the UELP.

Table 1-3 Ports on the UELP

INSIDE DB25 1 Connects to a transmission board
of the base station
OUTSIDE DB26 1 Connects to an external
transmission device
1.3.3 UFLP
There are two types of UFLP: UFLP and UFLPb. The UFLP provides surge protection for
FEs. The UFLPb provides surge protection for FEs/GEs.
Panel
Figure 1-5 shows the UFLP panel.
Figure 1-5 UFLP panel
Figure 1-6 shows the UFLPb panel.
Figure 1-6 UFLPb panel
Functions
The UFLP provides surge protection for two FEs.
The UFLPb provides surge protection for two FEs/GEs.
Ports
Table 1-4 describes the ports on the UFLP.
Table 1-4 Ports on the UFLP
INSIDE FE0 and FE1 RJ45 2 Connects to a

transmission board of the
base station

OUTSIDE FE0 and FE1 RJ45 2 Connects to an external

transmission device
Table 1-5 describes the ports on the UFLPb.
Table 1-5 Ports on the UFLPb
INSIDE FE/GE0 and RJ45 2 Connects to a

FE/GE1 transmission board
of the base station
OUTSIDE FE/GE0 and RJ45 2 Connects to an
FE/GE1 external
transmission device
1.3.4 USLP2
The USLP2 is available as of SRAN3.0.
Panel
Figure 1-7 shows the USLP2 panel.
Figure 1-7 USLP2 panel
Functions
The USLP2 provides surge protection for monitoring signals.
Ports
Table 1-6 describes the ports on the USLP2.
Table 1-6 Ports on the USLP2

IN0, IN1, IN2, and 4-pin 4 Input ports, which connect to
IN3 customized alarm devices
OUT0 and OUT1 RJ45 2 Output ports, which connect

to EXT-ALM ports of the
UPEU or UEIU in the cabinet

1.3.5 UPEU
The UPEU is a power module for the BBU3900. There are three types of UPEU: UPEUa,
UPEUb, and UPEUc.
Panel
Figure 1-8 shows the UPEUa panel.
Figure 1-8 UPEUa panel
Figure 1-9 shows the UPEUb panel.
Figure 1-9 UPEUb panel
Figure 1-10 shows the UPEUc panel.
Figure 1-10 UPEUc panel
Functions
The UPEU performs the following functions:

 Provides two ports with each transmitting one RS485 signal and two ports with each
transmitting four Boolean signals. The Boolean signals can only be dry contact or open
collector (OC) signals.
 The UPEUa converts -48 V DC input power into +12 V DC and provides an output
power of 300 W.
 The UPEUb converts +24 V DC input power into +12 V DC.
 The UPEUc converts -48 V DC input power into +12 V DC. A UPEUc provides an
output power of 360 W. Two UPEUc boards provide a combined output power of 650 W.
Ports
The ports on the UPEUa, UPEUb, and UPEUc are the same. Table 1-7 describes the ports on
the UPEUa/UPEUb/UPEUc.
Table 1-7 Ports on the UPEUa/UPEUb/UPEUc

UPEUa/UPEUc: -48V 3V3 1 Port for +24 V or -48
V DC power input
UPEUb: +24V
EXT-ALM0 RJ45 1 Port for Boolean
inputs 0 to 3
EXT-ALM1 RJ45 1 Port for Boolean
inputs 4 to 7
MON0 RJ45 1 Port for RS485 input 0
1.3.6 UEIU
The UEIU transmits information reported by the environment monitoring device and alarm
information to the main control board.
Panel
Figure 1-11 shows the UEIU panel.
Figure 1-11 UEIU panel

Functions
The UEIU performs the following functions:
 Provides two ports, each transmitting one RS485 signal.
 Provides two ports, each transmitting four Boolean signals, which can only be dry
contact or OC signals.
 Transmits information reported by the environment monitoring device and alarm
information to the main control board.
Ports
Table 1-8 describes the ports on the UEIU.
Table 1-8 Ports on the UEIU

EXT-ALM0 RJ45 1 Port for Boolean inputs 0 to 3
EXT-ALM1 RJ45 1 Port for Boolean inputs 4 to 7
1.3.7 FAN
The FAN is a fan unit for the BBU3900. There are two fan unit types for the BBU3900: FAN
and FANc.
Panel
Figure 1-12 shows the FAN panel.
Figure 1-12 FAN panel
Figure 1-13 shows the FANc panel.

Figure 1-13 FANc panel
Functions
The FAN controls the rotation speed of the fans and monitors the temperature of the fan
module. The FAN reports the status of the fans and the fan module to the BBU and dissipates
heat from the BBU.
1.4 Board Configuration

1.4.1 Board Configuration for a BBU3900 Working in Single-Mode
Figure 1-14 and Figure 1-15 show the typical board configuration for a BBU3900 working in
GSM mode and LTE mode, respectively.
Figure 1-14 Typical board configuration for a BBU3900 working in GSM mode

Figure 1-15 Typical board configuration for a BBU3900 working in LTE mode
1.4.2 Board Configuration for a BBU3900 Working in Multi-Mode

错误！未找到引用源。 shows the typical board configuration for a BBU3900 in GL mode,
respectively.
A BBU working in GU mode processes GSM and UMTS data; a BBU working in GL mode processes
GSM and LTE data; a BBU working in UL mode processes UMTS and LTE data.
Figure 1-16 Typical board configuration for a BBU3900 working in GL mode

eWSE GSM-R 5.0 BBU3900 Description 2 Technical Specifications
2 Technical Specifications
2.1 Capacity
Table 2-1 Capacity of a BBU3900 working in single mode
Mode Capacity
GSM  A single cell supports a maximum of 24 carriers.
 A single BTS supports a maximum of 72 carriers and 12 cells.
LTE  Maximum throughput per cell with 20 MHz bandwidth
Downlink data rate at the MAC layer: 150 Mbit/s (2x2 MIMO); uplink data
rate at the MAC layer: 70 Mbit/s (2x2 MU-MIMO or 2x4 MU-MIMO)
 Maximum throughput per eNodeB
Sum of uplink and downlink data rates at the MAC layer: 1500 Mbit/s (packet
size: 550 bytes)
 Maximum number of UEs in RRC_CONNECTED mode per eNodeB:
 3024 with 1.4 MHz bandwidth
 6480 with 3 MHz bandwidth
 10,800 with 5 MHz/10 MHz/15 MHz/20 MHz bandwidth
 Data radio bearers (DRBs): a maximum of 8 DRBs can transmit data of a UE
at the same time.
Table 2-2 Capacity of a BBU3900 working in multi-mode
Mode Specification
GL GSM S24/24/24 + LTE 12 2T2R 20 MHz cells
The sum of uplink and downlink data rates for an eNodeB at the MAC
layer: 1500 Mbit/s

2.2 Transmission Ports

Table 2-3 Transmission ports
Mode Specification
GSM GTMU 4 E1s/T1s, 1 FE electrical port, and 1 FE optical port

LTE LMPT 2 FE/GE electrical ports, 2 FE/GE optical ports, or 1 FE/GE
optical port + 1 FE/GE electrical port
This section describes only the transmission ports on a BBU working in single mode. The number of
transmission ports on a BBU working in multi-mode equals the sum of the transmission ports on the
boards in each mode.
2.3 Input Power

Table 2-4 Input power
Item Specification
Input power -48 V DC
Voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC
2.4 Physical Specifications

Table 2-5 Physical specifications
Item Specification
Dimensions (height x width x 86 mm x 442 mm x 310 mm
length)
Weight BBU3900 ≤ 12 kg (in full configuration)
BBU3900 ≤ 7 kg (in typical configuration)

2.5 Environment Specifications

Table 2-6 Environment specifications
Item Specification
Operating temperature -20ºC to +50ºC (long-term)

+50ºC to +55ºC (short-term)
Relative humidity 5% RH to 95% RH
Protection class IP20
Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa

eWSE GSM-R 5.0 BBU3900 Description 3 Acronyms and Abbreviations
3 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Name

ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
BBU Baseband Unit
BITS Building Integrated Timing Supply System
CE Channel Elements
CPRI Common Public Radio Interface
DL Downlink
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
FE Fast Ethernet
GE Gigabit Ethernet
GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
GSM Global Service Mobile
GTMU GSM Timing and Main control Unit
HDLC High-level Data Link Control
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access
IC Interference Cancellation
IP Internet Protocol
LBBP LTE BaseBand Processing unit
LMPT LTE Main Processing Transmission unit
LMT Local Maintenance Terminal
LTE Long Term Evolution
MAC Media Access Control

eWSE GSM-R 5.0 BBU3900 Description 3 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Name

MIMO Multi-input and Multi-output
OC-3 Optical Carrier Level 3
OM Operation and Maintenance
OMC Operation and Maintenance Center
RGPS Remote Global Positioning System
SMT Site Maintenance Terminal
STM-1 Synchronous Transport Mode-1
TOD Time of Day
UBRI Universal Baseband Radio Interference Board
UCIU Universal inter-Connection Infrastructure Unit
UEIU Universal Environment Interface Unit
UL Uplink
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UMPT Universal Main Processing and Transmission Unit
UPEU Universal Power and Environment Interface Unit
USCU Universal Satellite card and Clock Unit
UTRP Universal Transmission Processing Unit
WBBP WCDMA Baseband Processing Unit
WMPT WCDMA Main Processing Transmission Unit


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Figure 1-1 Appearance of the BBU3900

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Figure 1-2 GTMU panel

Figure 1-3 shows the GTMUb panel.

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Figure 1-3 GTMUb panel

Table 1-1 Ports on the GTMU

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

CPRI0 to CPRI5 SFP female 6 Data transmission ports that

Table 1-2 describes the ports on the GTMUb.

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Table 1-2 Ports on the GTMUb

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

Figure 1-4 UELP panel

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Table 1-3 Ports on the UELP

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

Figure 1-5 UFLP panel

Figure 1-6 shows the UFLPb panel.

Figure 1-6 UFLPb panel

Table 1-4 Ports on the UFLP

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

INSIDE FE0 and FE1 RJ45 2 Connects to a

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OUTSIDE FE0 and FE1 RJ45 2 Connects to an external

Table 1-5 describes the ports on the UFLPb.

Table 1-5 Ports on the UFLPb

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

INSIDE FE/GE0 and RJ45 2 Connects to a

Figure 1-7 USLP2 panel

Table 1-6 Ports on the USLP2

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

OUT0 and OUT1 RJ45 2 Output ports, which connect

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Figure 1-8 UPEUa panel

Figure 1-9 shows the UPEUb panel.

Figure 1-9 UPEUb panel

Figure 1-10 shows the UPEUc panel.

Figure 1-10 UPEUc panel

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Table 1-7 Ports on the UPEUa/UPEUb/UPEUc

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

Figure 1-11 UEIU panel

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Table 1-8 Ports on the UEIU

Identifier Connector Quantity Description

Figure 1-12 FAN panel

Figure 1-13 shows the FANc panel.

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Figure 1-13 FANc panel

1.4 Board Configuration

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1.4.2 Board Configuration for a BBU3900 Working in Multi-Mode

Figure 1-16 Typical board configuration for a BBU3900 working in GL mode

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