USER MANUAL FOR RA-7800

4 OMT
The equipment can be monitored and controlled by OMT software running on a local PC with local
commissioning cable, remote connection to the equipment.

z OMT software running on a local PC with serial connection to the equipment.

z OMC (optional) software with remote connection to the equipment.

This chapter is to introduce how to apply local and remote connection to OMT for the first installation, for
the detailed OMT information, please refer to OMT user manual and other references.

Notice: The OMC software with remote connection to the equipment is optional for customers.

4.1 LOCAL AND REMOTE CONNECTIONS TO OMT

After installing OMT software on the PC, connection to the equipment can be done locally or remotely.

Double click the OMT exlorer icon, the OMT Explorer main screen window will appear.

4.1.1 LOCAL CONNECTION TO OMT

After databse configuration is done successfully, the following window will pop up and select [Local
connection via RS-232] for local connection.

Figure 38: Connection Type

Select the desired communication port and click “OK”, it will enter into the main window of OMT.

Figure 39: Serial Port Configuration

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4.1.2 REMOTE CONNECTION TO OMT

If remote connection is needed, users can select [Remote connection via modem] in connection type
window. Select desired serial port and click “OK” in [Serial Port Configuration] window to go to OMT main
window. Click “connect” and the [Remote Connection] window will show up.

Figure 40: Remote Connection

Config: Enter the correct phone number (Users don't have to enter the password) and click “connect”. After
the modem is initialized, it will be connected remotely.

Notice: Please enable the SIM card to support circuit switch function. Please refer to 4.4 Properties Info to
find details for remote connection configurations,

4.2 OMT CONFIGURATION

After entering the OMT main screen, click the”Connect” button on the toolbar, to connect the equipment to
the OMT. Successful connection will be indicated by a message “Online OK” and equipment parameters
can be read and/or set.

Users can configure the parameters, and then set the parameters according to desired coverage level and
interference to other BTS signals.

OMT parameters include: Common Information, RF Information, Alarm Information, and Properties
Information. This system provides customers with two output power configurations: 1W+5W; 5W+10W.
Take 5W+10W as an example, here below is to introduce the OMT configuration.

Figure 41: OMT Main Window

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4.3 RF PARAMETER
It is recommended to configure the following RF parameters for the first installation.

4.3.1 SWITCH
Switch is to enable/disable power for internal modules. When user checks and sets non-RF parameters,
such as checking physical antenna connection, switching off will disable equipment power temporarily to
protect PA in operation.

Figure 42: MOU Switch

Figure 43: RRU Switch

Config:
Select the required state in setting columns of RF information window for RF switch, then press [Enter] or
[Config] button to finish the configuration operation.

4.3.2 ATT
ATT adjustment includes UL/DL ATT adjustment. The purpose of adjusting the ATT is to adjust system
gain.
Item Setting Range Default
DCS1800 DL/UL ATT
MOU 0~25dB 20dB
WCDMA2100 DL/DL ATT
DCS1800 DL/UL ATT
RRU 0~30dB 20dB
WCDMA2100 DL/DL ATT

Figure 44: MOU ATT

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Figure 45: RRU ATT

Config:
Select the required value in setting columns of RF information window for ATT, and press [Enter] or
[Config] button to finish the configuration operation.

4.3.3 ALARM THRESHOLD

Alarm Threshold includes Power threshold and Temperature threshold.

Users can set alarm threshold according to the specific situation. If the measured value is lower than the
threshold lower limit or more than the threshold upper limit, the appropriate alarm will be generated.

Power Unit Alarm Threshold Setting Range Default

DCS1800 DL Input Overload Threshold -15dBm~6dBm 6dBm
MOU
WCDMA2100 DL Input Overload Threshold -15dBm~6dBm 6dBm
5W+10W DCS1800 DL Output Power Low Threshold 21dBm~42dBm 21dBm
RRU WCDMA2100 DL Output Power Low Threshold 18dBm~39dBm 18dBm
o o
Chassis Over-Temperature Threshold -40~125 C 85 C
DCS1800 DL Input Overload Threshold -15dBm~6dBm 6dBm
MOU
WCDMA2100 DL Input Overload Threshold -15dBm~6dBm 6dBm
1W+5W DCS1800 DL Output Power Low Threshold 11dBm~32dBm 11dBm
RRU WCDMA2100 DL Output Power Low Threshold 18dBm~39dBm 18dBm
o o
Chassis Over-Temperature Threshold -40~125 C 85 C

Figure 46: MOU Alarm Threshold (5W+10W)

Figure 47: RRU Alarm Threshold (5W+10W)

Config:
Enter the required value in setting columns of RF information window for Alarm threshold, and press
[Enter] or [Config] button to finish the configuration operation.

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Notice: The input value must be in the range of power threshold.

4.3.4 ALARM INFORMATION

Alarm information operation is to select alarm parameters for monitoring. MOU alarm parameters include
Master Alarm, Channel Alarm; RRU alarm parameters include Master Alarm and External Alarm.

Click any tree node in [Alarm Info] group, [Alarm Parameter Information] window will appear in the right
side. The figures below show the alarm information.

Figure 48: MOU Master Alarm

Figure 49: MOU Channel Alarm

Figure 50: RRU Master Alarm

Figure 51: RRU External Alarm

Config:
Tick the check box of [Item select] and [Enable] of the desired parameters and click [config] button to finish
configuration operation.

Notice: [Enable] box is to enable the alarm monitoring for system. Only if users enable the alarm by
ticking the [Enable] box, the alarms can be monitored by the OMT/OMC.

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On the MCU, if any alarm is generated and this alarm is also enabled in [Enable] box, H2 on RRU MCU
turns RED; while it is OFF when normal working. On the OMT/OMC window, [Alarm Status] indicator
keeps GREEN if no alarm and turns RED if an alarm is generated.

Please notice that if the desired alarm is not enabled in [Enable] box, even if this alarm is
generated, it keeps in GREEN in the OMT/OMC interface and H2 on MCU keeps OFF as well.

4.3.4.1 FOU ALARMS

With FOU inserted into slot 1, the Optical TX/RX Alarm 1 (Single Channel FOU) or the Optical TX/RX
Alarm 1 and 2 (Dual Channel FOU) can be read on the OMT.

With FOU inserted into slot 2, Optical TX/RX Alarms 3 (Single Channel FOU) or Optical TX/RX alarm 3
and 4 (Dual Channel FOU) can be read on the OMT.

FOU FOU Optical identifier

Dual fiber application Single fiber application
Optical alarm report by OMT
Slot sequence Slot sequence
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 2 1 2 3 4
1ch / √
2ch / √ √
1ch 1ch √ √
/ 1ch √
n/a
/ 2ch √ √
2ch 1ch √ √ √
1ch 2ch √ √ √
2ch 2ch √ √ √ √
1ch / √
2ch / √ √
1ch 1ch √ √
/ 1ch √
n/a
/ 2ch √ √
2ch 1ch √ √ √
1ch 2ch √ √ √
2ch 2ch √ √ √ √

4.4 PROPERTIES INFORMATION

The property parameters include Equipment ID, Chip Info., Equipment Info., Site Location, Trigger Report
that are equipment specified. All properties information, in general, will be displayed in the right part of the
main screen when clicking on each node of the [Properties Info.].

4.4.1 EQUIPMENT ID
Equipment ID is to be configured after local commission has been completed, which includes Site ID and
Site Sub ID.

Item Description
Site ID Site ID is the unique equipment identification. It is a hexadecimal string of eight
characters in the range of [0x00000000-0xFFFFFFFF]. e.g. 12345678
Site Sub ID Site Sub ID is used for Master-Slave System. It is the unique identification of each
Master/ Slave Unit and is a hexadecimal string of two characters in the range of
[0x00-0xFF]
For the system located with single equipment, the Site Sub ID should be 0xFF.
e.g. 00
For Master-Slave system, the Site Sub ID for Master Unit is 0x00, and the Site
Sub ID for each Slave Unit is represented in the range of [0x00-0xFE] in

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ascending order. e.g. Master Site ID: 00 Slave Site ID: 01

Figure 52: MOU Equipment ID

Figure 53: RRU Equipment ID

4.4.2 COMM. CONFIG

If the equipment is to be monitored by OMC software, users must finish the MOU [Comm. Config.] in the
next step.

The Comm. Config information requires to be manually entered by users after successful connection to the
equipment.

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Figure 54: MOU Comm. Config.

See the table below for configuration details of each parameter.

Item Description
Checking Control Select “Enable” or “Disable” from the drop down menu as shown to enable or
disable the Phone Number Authentication feature. Refer to [Phone No.] in
details.
OMC Server IP Based on the current network conditions, users can enter the IP address
information of the equipment, which is connected to the OMT/OMC via Ethernet.
This connection via Ethernet is not available at this stage.
Phone No. This is designed for authentication purpose when remote connection via modem
is required. It is the phone number to dial the equipment. Only the phone number
pre-defined in this field, will it be allowed to dial the equipment. It is required to
manually enter the phone number. Up to 5 phone numbers are allowed. The use
of phone number authentication can avoid unauthorized use of the OMT. In
addition, it can prevent the equipment receiving piles of spam short messages,
thus help the operator greatly reduce the cost.
Report Config The Report No. is the SIM card number of the modem built into the OMC Server
computer.The equipment will send alarm SMS to this number.
If remote communication is needed via modem, users have to enable SMS mode
and set the report phone No. by entering the SIM card number of the equipment
built-in modem.
SMSC No. It specifies the SMS center. Users have to set the service No. of SMSC for the
first installation, so that the alarms can be sent to OMC.

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5 COMMISSIONING
5.1 PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS
After equipment installation, perform the following steps before equipment powering and commissioning:

z Check the expected voltage, current and power levels do not violate any ratings.
z Visually inspect the power connection within the equipment. Ensure that the power cable is correctly
and securely connected, including grounding wire, RF cable and other cables.
z Check grounding connection and verify that the ground resistance is less than 5Ω.
z Test the antenna system and ensure the echo loss within working frequency is less than -14dB
(VSWR<1.5).

5.2 MCU LED INDICATOR

5.2.1 MOU LED INDICATORS

Diagnostic LEDs are located on the MCU of the MOU; each indicates the status of a particular function:

Identifier Color Indication

Operation indicator – power is supplied to the MOU. Flashes once every
RUN Green
second to indicate normal system operation.
ALM Red Alarm indicator. ON = alarm; OFF = no alarm
Diagnostic LED for FSK communication and MODEM operation. Flashes
FSK Green once every two seconds to indication normal communication between MOU
and RRU.

The LEDs RUN, ALM, FSK will flash simultaneously three times during system self-checking after
equipment power-up. Then RUN flashes every second to indicate system commissioning can be
proceeded with.

5.2.2 RRU LED INDICATORS AND RESET BUTTON

LED Diagnostic indicators and a reset button are located on the MCU integrated in the RRU enclosure;
each indicates the status of a particular function.

Identifier Colour Indication

Operation indicator – power is supplied to the RRU. Flashes once every
H1 Green
second to indicate normal system operation.
H2 Red Alarm indicator. ON = alarm; OFF = no alarm
Diagnostic LED for FSK communication and MODEM operation. Flashes
H3 Red once every two seconds to indicate normal communication between MOU
and RRU.
Reset N/A Reset button. Press the reset button to restart the system.

The LEDs H1, H2, H3 will flash simultaneously three times during system self-checking after equipment
power-up. Then H1 flashes every second to indicate system commissioning can be proceeded with.

H1 H2 H3
P u s h B u tto n

C o n n e c t to D is trib u tio n B o a rd

Figure 55: MCU

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5.3 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

System commissioning can commence after the monitoring system has completed self initialization. The
commissioning procedure is as follows:

Install OMT

Adjust DL and UL ATT

Remote Connection to OMC

No
Yes

Configure [Comm. Config]

Set [Equipmen ID]

Select Monitoring Parameters

No
External Alarm

Yes

Enable External Alarm and Configure

Voltage applied to EXT Alarm

Test Call

Double Check No Interference to BTS and

Antenna Isolation Meets Requirements

Exit from OMT

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Commissioning Tasks Observation

1. Install OMT
2. Adjust DL and UL ATT
3. Configure [Equipment ID]
4. Comm. Config
5. Select Monitoring
Parameters
6. Test coverage area field
intensity and adjust
service antenna.
7. Verify UL gain and ensure
test call produces good
voice quality and there is
no interfering BTS
z Activate the OMT Main window. The system Initialization will
completed in about 2 minutes.
z Click “Connect” button to enquire the repeater’s status. Proceed if
there is no alarm; else check the failure and attend to the alarm.
z Observe DL and UL input power from measured value and adjust
according accordingly.
z Note: To ensure that the measured DL input power is accurate, one
should set the DL ATT to “0” before performing the check.
z Go to [Properties Info] and set [Equipment ID].
z Enable the power supply by selecting “On” in [RF] -> [Switch]; go to
[Properties Info.] -> [Comm. Config.] and set OMC Phones No. , the
service No. of SMSC, Report Mode.
z Select the equipment controlled and monitored parameters.
z If the external devices are connected to the equipment for
management, please enable in the [External Alarm Info.] Interface.
z Use test-handset to verify field intensity within the coverage area. If
needed, realign the service antenna to achieve the desired
coverage.
z Note: If during operation, the equipment gain could not be set to
maximum or the output power is not high enough due to insufficient
donor and service antennas isolation, then the antennas’ position
should be changed to increase isolation. If the output power is too
high and ALC is activated, then adjust the DL ATT to achieve
optimal DL Gain.
z Adjust UL gain and perform test calls. Typically, the UL gain is set
around 5dB less than DL gain. Perform test calls in the coverage
area while adjusting UL gain if required.
z Verify again that there is no unacceptable interference to BTS.

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Following installation and commissioning, troubleshooting tasks to handle alarms may be required. Here
below is the alarm list of the equipment and diagnosis.

Alarm Diagnosis
z Check AC power cable and verify AC mains supply is normal.
AC Power Failure Alarm
During power failed alarm, DC power supply has no output.

z Check if DC output power is overload or short-circuited, if not, it

DC Power Fault Alarm
would be the fault of PSU.

z Check if the Li-ion Battery connection is correct or any damage of

Li-ion Battery Fault Alarm the battery;
z Replace the fault Li-ion Battery if it couldn't be energized.
UL/DL LNA Alarm
z Check power and signal connections of respective modules;
z If the power and signal wire connections are OK, then the
UL/DL PA Alarm respective modules may be faulty;
z Replace the fault modules and return for repair.
z Check optical fiber connection, and check if the optical power at
the RX end is within normal range (depending on transmission
distance and optical loss, generally speaking, Optical power is
Optical RX Alarm
larger than -10dBm), if YES, please replace this module. If the
power is lower, please check the optical TX/RX module
accordingly, as well as the optical path link.
z Measure the actual optical power at the TX end, if it is within
Optical TX Alarm normal range (0~4dBm), it might be misinformation; if it is lower,
please replace the Optical TX/RX Module.
z Reset the output power low threshold;
z Reset the ATT value to increase the Gain;
DL Output Power Low Alarm z Check if Channel No. setting is correct;
z Check the cable connections;
z If alarm can not be cleared, check the equipment.
z Eliminate alarm by correcting of the input power overload
threshold; if the setting is OK but alarm persists, the DL input
power might be higher than the threshold. Increase the ATT to
DL Input Power Overload Alarm
reduce the input power or replace the coupler with a new one of
high coupling effect.
z Check the cable connection to BTS in DT end.
z Eliminate alarm by setting of temperature threshold;
Chassis Over- temperature
z If alarm can not be cleared, apply climatic protection to the
Alarm
equipment.
Door Open Alarm z Check whether the enclosure door is closed.
z Check if either of the external devices connected to the equipment
External Alarm 1~4
is faulty.
z The communiation between MOU and RRU is abnormal. Check
Master/Slave Link Alarm
the working status of Optical Transceiver moduels and fiber.

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