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About This Manual
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Contents
The manual consists of 4 chapters which detail the traffic statistics system of BSC.
z Chapter 1 is a brief introduction of the fundamental principle of the traffic statistic
system of BSC.
z Chapter 2 introduces in detail the traffic statistic operations of BSC.
z Chapter 3 introduces in detail each statistic item that Huawei BSC offers.
z Chapter 4 introduces in detail the problems operator will encounter in traffic
statistic and the way to solve them.
Target Readers
Conventions
I. General conventions
Convention Description
Arial Narrow Warnings, cautions, notes and tips are in Arial Narrow.
Terminal Display is in Courier New; message input by the user via the terminal is in
Terminal Display
boldface.
II. GUI conventions
Convention Description
[] MMIs, menu items, data table and field names are inside square brackets [ ].
Format Description
Press the key with key name expressed with a pointed bracket, e.g. <Enter>,
<Key>
<Tab>, <Backspace>, or<A>.
Press the keys concurrently; e.g. <Ctrl+Alt+A> means the three keys should be
<Key1+Key2>
pressed concurrently.
<Key1, Key2> Press the keys in turn, e.g. <Alt, A>means the two keys should be pressed in turn.
The item with a square bracket indicates the menu option, e.g. [System] option on
[Menu Option] the main menu. The item with a pointed bracket indicates the functional button
option, e.g. <OK> button on some interface.
Action Description
Click Press the left button or right button quickly (left button by default).
Double Click Press the left button twice continuously and quickly.
Drag Press and hold the left button and drag it to a certain position.
V. Symbols
Eye-catching symbols are also used in this document to highlight the points worthy of
special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows:
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M900/M1800 Base Station Controller Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
BSC Traffic Statistics (also known as performance measurement) is the data statistics
collection activities performed on BSC and its related network for the purpose of
measurement and observation of the operation, signaling, user and system resource
utilization so as to provide reliable data basis for communication network planning,
monitoring and maintenance.
BSC traffic statistics system supports the following functions: BSC Measurement
Function, SCCP Measurement Function, A-interface Operation and Management
Statistic, A-interface Equipment Maintenance Statistic, A-interface Trunk Board
Message Statistic, CPU Measurement Function, BSC Cell Broadcast Measurement
Function, MTP Measurement Function, Cell Measurement Function, Power-Control
Measurement Function, Call Drop Measurement Function, Site Initialization
Measurement Function, BTS Initialization Measurement Function, Cell Broadcast
Statistic, Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function, Incoming Inter Cell
Handover Measurement Function, Undefined Adjacent Cell Measurement Function,
Defined Adjacent Cell Measurement Function, Receiving Quality Measurement
Function, Receiving Level Measurement Function, Up-Down Link Balance
Measurement Function, LAPD Link Measurement Function, Channel Allocation
Measurement Function, Cell Flow Control Measurement Function, GPRS Related
Measurement Function, Overlaid/Underlaid Subcell Cell Measurement Function and
Cell Frequency Scan, etc.
BSC traffic statistics system consists of the host equipment, BAM (Back Administration
Module) and WS (Work Station). Among them, the work station is the man-machine
interface, a friendly operation interface provided for traffic statistics. The work station of
BSC communicates with BAM as a far end user via OMC server or directly
communicates with BAM as a near end user. The functions provided under both modes
are completely the same.
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BSC traffic statistics system network architecture is shown in Figure 1-1 and the logic
structure is shown in Figure 1-2. Both OMC Shell and LocalWS are software installed in
WS, and OMC Shell communicates with BAM via OMC Server, while LocalWS
communicates with BAM directly.
...
WS WS WS
OMC Server
BAM
IP IP
OMC Shell OMC Server Traffic statistics
BAM process
IP
Local WS MPU
b) The server in the Client/Server network mode, which realizes the management
of statistics tasks (mainly about the storage and transference of traffic statistics
data).
4) Traffic statistics process is actually a service process in charge of receiving and
interpreting the traffic statistics commands from BAM. The result of the interpreting
is the basis for processing and the processing result will be returned back to BAM.
The core function of it is to generate statistics from the result of various
measurement indices.
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The following is the summary to the above information. User registers tasks at WS. The
commands registering the tasks are sent to the MPU board. When a measurement
cycle ends, the MPU automatically sends the measurement results to BAM which will
store the results in the format of Stxxx.res and Stxxx.tsk and in the directory of
\omc\bsc\BAM\appsvr\stats\Data, sends the permanent task result to OMC Server.
OMC Server will save the measurement result in Sybase database to generate the
report at report console. The user can query and print the traffic measurement report
stored in BAM at the WS.
Notes:
WS consists of several functional modules which provide the operations and maintenance interface for the
user to realize the functions of data configuration, equipment maintenance, fault monitoring, subscriber
management and traffic statistics via this subsystem. It communicates with BAM to realize various
operations and output the corresponding report.
Huawei's OMC adopts the integrated platform, which supports Huawei's GSM serial products access to
provide unified performance management, configuration management and fault management. The
operation and maintenance of multiple NEs can be implemented at the same terminal.
BAM fulfils the following functions:
z Background administration: data configuration of BSC, maintenance control of board, alarm
handling, traffic statistics, data backup etc;
z Save the converted data and send the operation instruction to MPU;
z Connection between equipment and user: receiving the commissioning, alarm of equipment and
notifying the user via LMT (WS).
For information related to traffic statistics of OMC Report, refer to the system operation part in
M900/M1800 Operations and Maintenance Center User Manual V4.0.
The core of traffic statistics is traffic statistics (measurement) task and traffic statistics
(measurement) result. User can "subscribe" to the necessary traffic statistics data. The
subscribed information makes up the traffic task. The system will implement the related
measurement according to the measurement task information and report the task
result.
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Besides, in the whole statistics procedure of the task, there is a series of status from
"not started" to "ended", which will be detailed in 1.3.5 Measurement task status.
I. Definition
Task index is the type of information to be "subscribed to" during the process of
measurement. The process of data collection, data record and data supervision during
the measurement is actually the process of management over the task indices.
The traffic statistics indices of BSC can be classified into initial index, pre-definition
index and customized index. The initial index is the basic unit of system index. The
pre-definition index is calculated from the initial index. The above two are the
self-contained indices of system. In addition, to satisfy the user's special requirements,
BSC also supports customized index function. Customized index is created by
combining initial index and pre-definition index in arithmetic principle according to the
actual requirement. The usage of these indices is same as initial index and
pre-definition index.
Since a traffic statistics system contains many statistics indices, for the convenience of
management and usage over these indices, the tree organization structure comprises
three stages. The first stage is Statistic Function Type, the second stage is Measure
Type and the third stage is Statistic Item.
Statistic Items are classified as a Measure Type. The Measurement types with similar
meanings are classified as a Statistic Function Type.
z Statistic Function Type
The set of several measurement types with some identical properties. Each
statistics function type describes a certain aspect of BSC equipment, such as
A-interface Operation and Management Statistic, CPU Measurement Function,
etc.
z Measure Type
Measurement type is the set of several related statistics indices of a measurement
object. It reflects the entire profile of the object. For example: Inter-cell Handover
Measurement Function describes the information of inter-cell handover.
z Statistic Item
It is the basic unit for measurement task to perform data statistics.
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Time property includes parameters such as task type, time type, measurement cycle
and measurement time segment, etc. The management of measurement time can be
realized in the following three levels: time type, measurement time segment and
measurement cycle, as shown in Figure 1-3:
Time type
Measurement
time segment
0:00 24:00
Measurement
cycle
1) Task type
Measurement tasks can be classified into permanent task, semi-permanent task and
limited period task.
z Permanent task
Permanent task is automatically registered from the moment system is started. It
is for measuring the important performance index, and generates reports
according to the requirement of the carrier. User cannot delete this type of tasks,
i.e. from the moment equipment is started, this task is carried out all the time
unless suspended;
z Semi-permanent task
Semi-permanent task is registered by the user and has no end time. It will keep
running unless deleted or suspended. For example, if a BSC measurement task is
created on 2002/1/1, started on 2002/1/1 without a termination, this task is a
semi-permanent task.
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A measurement task may be in various statuses in its life cycle: not started, activated,
suspended and complete.
z Not started
The current time of system is earlier than the start time of the task, i.e. the task is
not started yet.
z Activated
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The current time of system is between the start time and end time of the task, i.e.
the task is being carried out.
z Suspended
When a task is temporarily not needed, it can be suspended. In this case, this task
will no longer provide measurement result. When it is necessary again, it can be
reactivated, and the measurement resumes. If a task is suspended, it cannot be
modified.
z Complete
The current time of system is or is later than the end time, i.e. the task is finished.
It is also called "terminated".
Not started
Start time
Being halted
Activated suspended
Being activated
End time
Complete
Note:
According to the definition of the task:
1) Permanent task can be in activated or suspended status;
2) Semi-permanent task can be in not started, activated or suspended status;
3) Limited period task can be in any status.
The traffic statistics console of BSC, as a man-machine interface, supports the graphic
interface operation mode. It provides functions of task management, template
management and customized index management. Below are the details of these
functions.
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I. Task management
Note:
It is not allowed to dynamically modify the suspended tasks, while possible to modify the task by
dynamically modifying the task configuration information.
3) Querying task
The information querying function can be used to query the various static
information in the MPU, including the status of task, measurement function set,
time property, measurement index and object type etc.
4) Suspending/activating task
If a task is temporarily not needed, this task can be suspended. When it is
necessary to have its output result again, it can be activated, and its output will
continue.
Only activated tasks can be suspended. On the other hand, only the suspended
task can be activated. Once the task is suspended, dynamic modification of this
task will be banned, while deleting and querying task is still valid.
5) Querying task result
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It is possible to query the task result during or after the process of a task. The
query result can be listed in the sequence of object, time or index. The result can
also be displayed in the form of table, curve, bar chart, pie chart and point chart.
6) Printing result
User can perform "print preview", "print setting" and "print immediately" to the
measurement result.
7) Refreshing list
Normally, multiple users can perform the measurement to the same BAM. The list
refreshing of task/index/template enables the user to refresh the system
information on the interface.
Template is a set of parameters defined by the user, for the storage of common
information. When registering tasks, the template can be used to improve efficiency
and avoid repetition of information input. System supports three type templates:
statistic template, time template and object template.
z Statistic item template defines the combination of information about measurement
function type, statistics set and measurement item. System provides a default
statistic item template which can be customized by the user, and various
operations can be performed to the customized template;
z Time template defines the combination of time parameters;
z Object template defines the combination of information about measurement
function type and measurement object;
Template management facilitates an easy creation of templates and allows the user to
modify and delete the template.
Caution:
The creating/modifying of statistic item template, object template and time template should conform to the
principle of creating/modifying measurement tasks.
For the convenience of customized traffic statistics data collection and reasonable
observation of the network operation, BSC provides the function of customized index
management function. The customized index refers to the index combination of the
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initial indices and pre-definition indices after arithmetic procession based on the needs
of user.
Customized index management enables the creating, query, modification and deleting
of customized index. Besides, the user can also dynamically refresh the index list.
Similar to the initial index and pre-defined index, the customized index can be used to
create measurement task. All related initial indices and the customized indices should
belong to the same measurement function type.
System has a restriction to the number of customized indices. The current limit is 32768.
If the actual number of exceeds this limit, system will prompt the user to delete some
before adding the new ones.
Note:
Initial index and pre-definition index can be used to create customized index. While the customized index
cannot be used to create another customized index.
All indices can be used in creating measurement task.
The initial indices used to create customized index should belong to the same measurement function type.
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2.1 Overview
Traffic statistics is mainly implemented with task operation. The rough process of traffic
statistics is shown in Figure 2-1, in which the dotted line symbolizes optional steps.
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Start
Analyze requirements
Create task
Start measurement
Modify task
Suspend task
Activate task
Terminate task
Delete task
End
The task management system enables the user to create traffic statistics task, modify
traffic statistics task, query detailed information of traffic statistics task, query/save/print
the result of traffic statistics task and delete traffic statistics task. The most important
step among them is creating a traffic statistics task. The others are all implemented on
the basis of it.
The WS of BSC, as the man-machine interface of traffic statistics system, provides the
graphic operation interface shown in Figure 2-2.
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In the first method, the WS connects with BSC BAM via OMC Server. In this case,
select [Startup/Programs/Huawei GSM-OMC/OMC SHELL] as shown in Figure 2-3, to
log in OMC SHELL, and then right-click the BSC icon in OMC SHELL. Select [Traffic
Statistics] in the popped up pull-down menu to enter the traffic statistics system as
shown in Figure 2-4.
In the second method, the WS connects with BSC BAM directly. In this case, select
[Startup/Programs/Huawei GSM-OMC/OMC LocalWS] as shown in Figure 2-5 to log in
OMC Local WS, and then select [Start/Task/Traffic Statistics] in OMC Local WS as
shown in Figure 2-6 to enter the traffic statistics system.
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BSC supports the report operation system under the unified management of Huawei
OMC. This system collects the traffic statistics data from the equipment's of the entire
network to generate the centralized reports conforming to network management
standard.
It is necessary to log in OMC SHELL before logging in report system. In OMC SHELL,
right-click the icon of OMC Server, and then select [Traffic Statistics Report] in the
shortcut menu to enter the main window of report system, as shown in Figure 2-7. The
operations of traffic statistics reports include create report, delete report, browse report,
print report, save report, and modify configuration information and the time definition of
data collecting. For the detailed introduction to the report system and the operations,
please refer to the section of "System Operation" in M900/M1800 Operation and
Maintenance Center User Manual.
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Pay attention to the following when using BSC traffic statistics tools:
1) Each traffic statistics task occupies some of the system resources. If too many
tasks are implemented simultaneously or a task is implemented too frequently, too
much resource of BSC system will be used. Therefore, there are restrictions to the
number and period of traffic statistics task in BSC system:
z At most 200 tasks can be created in each BM (Basic Module).
z At most 3000 subtasks can be created in each BM.
A traffic statistics task is divided into subtasks according to the traffic statistics
objects in the task. The number of traffic statistics objects of a traffic statistics task
equals to the number of the subtasks contained in this task. The number of
subtasks of a BM is the total number of the subtasks of all tasks created in this BM.
For example, if a BM is fully configured to supports 128 cells, there will be 128
subtasks after creating a measurement task of cell performance for "all cells in the
module".
z A task can have at most 60 different initial indices.
For example, BSC Measurement Function has more than 120 primitive indices.
Cell Measurement Function has more than 220 primitive indices. At least three
tasks are to be created to measure all indices of BSC Measurement Function. At
least four tasks are to be created to measure all indices of Cell Measurement
Function.
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Note:
The number of the initial indices contained in a pre-defined index or customized index equals to the
number of initial indices that compose these pre-defined or customized indices. If an initial index and its
pre-defined or customized index are both selected as the statistic items of a traffic statistics task, this initial
index will be measured once only.
There are another two special traffic statistics types: Cell Frequency Scan and Receiving Level
Measurement Function. These two types both contain over 60 primitive indices, but it is still possible to
select over 60 initial indices in a task here.
The BSC traffic statistics indices concerning maximum/minimum values and their traffic
statistics function types are listed in Table 2-2.
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I. Analyze requirements
The demand of traffic statistics usually has the following considerations: routine
maintenance, fault handling and network optimization, etc. Before creating traffic
statistics task, it is necessary to analyze the requirements of the traffic statistics to
decide the parameters of the task.
The following takes the traffic statistics tasks needed during the system normal running
as an example. Assume that this BSC contains two BMs, each of which has 120 cells.
For the tasks needed under other situations, refer to the information of various statistic
items in Chapter 3.
1) Basic information
During the normal operation of BSC, the tasks of BSC Measurement Function and Cell
Measurement Functions for each cell should be registered, as which are shown in
Table 2-3.
Table 2-3 Basic tasks needed during the normal operation of BSC
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Note:
BSC measurement function and cell measurement function involve a large number of initial indices, but a
measurement task can has at most 60 initial indices. Therefore, there are usually two tasks created for
BSC measurement so as to cover those important initial indices; there are usually four tasks created for
cell performance measurement. In this example, to stress the pertinency of the measurement result, all
indices are classified into four types and totally 5 tasks created.
The principle for naming the tasks is simple and easy to distinguish.
2) Index information
The index information that should be registered is shown in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4 Basic statistic items needed during the BSC normal running
SDCCH Measurement
Function SDCCH and other signaling channel type
3 Random Access measurement items in Cell Measurement
Measurement Function Function
Other Measurement Function
Partial statistic items of TCH type in Cell
4 TCH Measurement Function
Measurement Function
Cell
TCH Measurement Function Residual statistic items of TCH type in Cell
5 Measurement
Other Measurement Function Measurement Function
Function
Inter-cell Handover
Measurement Function
Handover type statistic items in Cell Measurement
6 Intra-cell Handover
Function
Measurement Function
Other Measurement Function
Inter-cell Handover Statistic items of handover originating type in Cell
7
Measurement Function Measurement Function
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Note:
1) Since there are a large number statistic items, it is impossible to list all indices in the above table. For the
correspondence between tasks and statistic items, refer to default statistic item template of BSC traffic
statistics system.
2) Since the implementation of traffic statistics task will occupy some system resources, and the number of
subtasks allowed to be created in the entire BM is limited, the following principles should be conformed to
when creating measurement tasks:
z Select statistic items concerned only;
z Arrange the pre-defined indices or customized indices processed from initial indices in the same task
with the initial indices.
3) Object information
Table 2-5 Object information of measurement task created during BSC normal running
z Time information
The time information settings of these five tasks are the same, as shown in Table 2-6.
Table 2-6 Time information of measurement task needed during BSC normal running
Parameter Content
Task type Semi-permanent task
Beginning Date 2002-11-12
End date None
Time Type Statistic by day
Statistic Cycle 60 minutes
The following takes the Task 1 in the measurement tasks needed during the BSC
normal running as an example to explain the process of creating a measurement task.
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z Click
This step decides the name of the task. The name should be concise and easy to be
distinguished. The name can contain letters, digits and characters. The length should
be shorter than 32 characters.
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The interface for statistic item setting is shown in Figure 2-9. Each statistic item belongs
to the related Statistic Function Type and Measure Type. A task can only contain the
statistic items of the same Statistic Function Type, in other words, all indices of a
measurement task should belong to one or more Measurement types of the same
Statistic Function Type.
For the description of the dialog box illustrated in Figure 2-8, see Table 2-7.
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For the description of the buttons in the interface, see Table 2-8.
Button Function
<Statistic Item> Display the interface shown in Figure 2-9
<Sampling Time> Display the interface shown in Figure 2-11 or Figure 2-12
<Object Definition> Display the interface shown in Figure 2-14
Add the statistic items selected in [All Statistic Items] to [Selected Items]
Click this button to move the selected item in [Selected Items] up for a box
Click this button to move the selected item in [Selected Items] down for a box
<Save Template> Save the selected statistic items as a template file
<Delete Template> Delete the selected templates
<Register> Register the measurement task at MPU of BSC
<Close> Quit this interface
When registering a statistic task, the statistic items of the same statistics function type
but different measurement types can be selected as needed. The total number of initial
indices cannot exceed the limit of 60. Otherwise, the registration of measurement task
may fail, as shown in Figure 2-10.
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In Figure 2-9, the template function is used when selecting statistic items, i.e. "BSC
Measurement Function 1.1 (Common Statistic Template)" is selected in the dialog box
of template selection.
The interface of Sampling Time is shown in Figure 2-11. To specify the days of
execution in each month select "Statistic by month" in the window of "Time Type", and
then set the measurement time. See Figure 2-12. The corresponding operation for the
weekly measurement task is similar.
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For the description of the interface illustrated in Figure 2-11, see Table 2-9.
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Note:
1) System assigns certain amount of space for each task. When creating traffic statistic tasks, system
estimates the HDD space necessary for saving each statistic result within its storage time segment in the
BAM according to the number of indices, statistic cycle, number of statistic objects. If the space needed is
larger than the space available, system will prompt the error information and the possible days for storage
currently, as shown in Figure 2-13. In this case, set the save time again according to the prompt.
2) As far as the semi-permanent task are concerned, if the days the statistic task carried out have
exceeded the engaged one, BSC will delete the earliest statistic result.
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Figure 2-13 Error when the measurement result storage time is too long
In Figure 2-11, the setting is that the task is implemented every day from Nov. 12th, and
system measures every 60 minutes and always saves measurement results of the last
60 days.
Note:
If the traffic statistics task has been created and the start time configured is reached, BSC system will start
measurement and output the results.
The interfaces of setting object property can be divided into several types. Figure 2-14
and Figure 2-15 are two of them.
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In BSC traffic statistics system, the measurement entity is the object. There are several
types of objects: module object, site object, cell object, TRX object and signaling link
object. For the description of the parameters needed in [Objection Definition] in
statistics function types (special parameters), see Table 2-10.
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In Figure 2-14, there is no need to define the object in the measurement of "BSC
Measurement".
After the setting of all indices, click <Register>, if the task is successfully created, the
interface illustrated in Figure 2-16 will appear. If the prompt of registration failure
appears, such as, the prompt of registration failure due to too many indices registered
(Figure 2-10), handle this problem according to the prompt information and the
information in Chapter 4 of this manual.
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As shown in Figure 2-17, the BSC traffic statistics system supports modifying the task
name, configuration information and object of a task.
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I. Function
II. Access
z Select [Task/Rename];
z Press <F2>.
III. Operation
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In this example, the original name "Handover Stat of BSC" is modified as "Handover
Stat of BSC1".
I. Function
II. Access
I. Function
Modify the configuration information of the created task, including statistic item, time
and object.
II. Accesss
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Caution:
If a task is modified in this manner for multiple times, BSC system will save the task information and
measurement result before the latest modification to [c:\omc\bsc\bam\appsvr\stats\databak] of the BAM
and take the place of the earlier data and information which will be all lost.
If only the object information needs to be modified, the access can also be:
z Select [Task/Modify Object];
z Press <CTRL+O>.
Note:
When modifying task object in this manner, it is possible to get the measurement results of the object
before and after modification for multiple times in the same table.
III. Operation
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The operation of modification is similar to that of creating. Refer to Set statistic item ,
Set Sampling Time and
I. Function
Halt the operation of a task. As a result, the halted task will no longer output statistic
results until activated. In the task list, the icon before halted task changes to " ". If the
halt failed, the icon before the task changes to " ", and the related information will be
offered in the interface. Please take action according to the information.
II. Access
z Select [Task/Halt];
z Right-click a operating task, and then select [Halt] in the shortcut menu;
z Press <Ctrl+H>.
I. Function
Activate the halted task in the task list to resume its operation. In the task list, the icon
before an operating task is " ". If the activation failed, the icon will change to " ".
Note:
When a task is halted, the related process in MPU will be canceled and all the resource occupied for this
task in MPU will be released. If new task is registered and the limits described in 2.2 Points for Attention is
reached. In this case, if the operator wants to activate the halted task, the system will give the information
of activation failed.
II. Access
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z Right-click the halted task and then select [Activate] in the shortcut menu;
z Press <Ctrl+A>.
I. Function
II. Access
z Select [Task/Refresh]
z Right-click the task list and then select [Refresh] in the shortcut menu.
z Press <F5>.
I. Function
Query the current status of the selected traffic statistics task in the BSC Host. The
description of various statuses is detailed in Table 2-11.
II. Access
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I. Function
Query various information of the task selected in the task list, such as current statistic
item, measurement object. If the task has been modified, implement the operation
introduced in 2.7.3 Querying Backup of Detailed Task Information.
II. Access
z Select [Task/Detail];
z Press <Ctrl+F7>.
III. Operation
The interface of task detailed information is illustrated in Figure 2-20. The detailed
information is displayed in "General Info", "Statistic Items" and "Object Info" in the
interface.
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I. Function
Query the detailed information of a task measured between the last and the second last
modification if the task has ever been modified using [Modify Task].
Note:
When the task is modified using "Modifying Task Configuration Information", system will overwrite the old
configuration information saved before last modification. The overwritten information cannot be queried.
For example, if a task has been modified for five times, it is possible to query the information of the current
task using "Querying Detailed Information of Task", and information of the task before the 5th modification
and after 4th modification using "Querying Backup of Detailed Task Information". The other information
cannot be queried.
II. Access
z Select the modified measurement task, and then select [Task/Backup Detail];
z Right-click the modified traffic statistics task and the select [Backup Detail] in the
shortcut menu.
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I. Function
If a task has ever been modified using "Modifying Task Configuration Information", the
method of querying the measurement result before the modification is different from
that of querying the measurement result of the current task.
Note:
If a measurement task has been modified using "Modifying Task Configuration Information” for several
times, it is impossible to query the task results before the last two modifications.
II. Access
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z Press <Ctrl+F8>.
2) To query the task result before the latest modification of a task modified using
"Modifying Task Configuration Information", enter the interface for querying
backup of detailed task information (see 2.7.3 Querying Backup of Detailed Task
III. Operation
If the selected one is a permanent task, the interface will be the one shown in Figure
2-22. For other tasks, the interface will be the one shown in Figure 2-23.
For the description of the interface shown in Figure 2-22, see Table 2-12.
Option Function
All results Query all task results of the permanent task
Get Latest Records Query a certain number (decided by the user) of the latest task results
Custom Result Time Range The start and end No. of the task result records selected by the user
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For the description of the interface in Figure 2-23, see Table 2-13.
Option Function
Query all results of statistics from the current day when the task is
Today’s Result
started to now
All Results Query all results of a traffic statistics t task
Query all results of a task within the user-defined time segment.
Custom Range
Note that the start time should be earlier than the end time
Arrange Method to Show Result-by time List the results of the traffic statistics task in the sequence by time
List the results of the traffic statistics task in the sequence by the
Arrange Method to Show Result-by object
No. of traffic statistics objects
In Figure 2-22 and Figure 2-23, click <OK>, and the result of each measurement object
are output in list at each statistic cycle. In this case, all shortcut keys in the result
window will be activated, as shown in Figure 2-24.
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Figure 2-25 Selecting the items to be displayed in the task result interface
Here the user can select those desired indices and hide those not needed. In this way,
only the results related to those selected items will be displayed in "Show Results". In
Figure 2-25, the task result of "Circuit paging (A-interface) success rate" is hidden.
Figure 2-26 illustrates the tab of "Show Results". In this tab, it is possible to arrange the
sequence of the indices by different indices by clicking the column heading. This
enables the user to query the task results in the sequence by index on the basis of
result sequencing mode configured. After deciding the sequence (by time or by object),
it is possible to move back and forth among the groups of time or object by pressing
<F3> or <Shift+F3>.
Figure 2-27 illustrates the tab of "Detailed Information". This tab displays the results of a
task within a certain statistic cycle. It is possible to view the task results of other traffic
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For the convenience of comparison, BSC traffic statistics system supports the diagram
mode to display the task results more directly and clearly, as shown in Figure 2-28. To
query the task results of an object during a certain period of time, select "by object", and
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then select an object in the dialog box. To query the task results during a certain period
of time, select "by time", and then specify the time in the dialog box.
In diagram displaying mode, if the diagram contains too many indices, the appearance
of it will be chaotic, thus affecting the analysis. Therefore, a diagram is allowed to
display at most 16 indices distinguished with 16 different colors. The lower area in this
interface is for selecting the indices to be displayed in the diagram. If too many indices
are selected, system will prompt error information.
As to the forms of the diagram, the available choices are Line , Bar and Point
. The property of the diagram can be configured with , as shown in Figure 2-29.
The configuration includes Vertical Range, 3D displaying mode and Grid as well as the
number of data points displayed in each page.
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System may simultaneously display many task results. The results user concerned
most may be "submerged" by the unconcerned results. Therefore, BSC supports a
powerful function of task result filtering. With this function, user can only view the task
results satisfying the filtering conditions of a specified object in the specified time
segment.
Note:
Make sure to obtain "Task Results" before configuring "Data Query". Otherwise, will
still be gray.
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In this interface, the "Select Objects" (top-left) is for configuring the object to be queried.
After configuration, system will only provide the results of the selected objects. In
Figure 2-30, the task results of Cell 0~2 are queried. "Display items" (bottom-left) is
used to configure the statistic items to be queried. In Figure 2-30, the task results
related to all items of this task. "Time Range Setting" (top-middle) is for configuring the
traffic statistics time range of the task. After configuration, system will display the results
satisfying this condition only. "Grouping and Sort Type" (top-right) is for setting the
grouping and sequencing of the task results. In Figure 2-30, the task results are
grouped by time in ascending order. The results in each group are in ascending order.
In other words, the task results are first grouped according to their statistic cycle.
Results output in the same period make up a group. Different groups are sequenced by
time. If the items to be queried are not configured with traffic statistics type, i.e. only the
actual values of the items are queried, they will be sequenced by traffic statistics object
in ascending order in the group. To query the maximum value of an item, the
sequencing in the group is not needed, for there will be only one result displayed in
each group. If the results are not grouped, the task results queried according to the
conditions of object, item and time will be displayed in their original order. If the items to
be queried are configured with traffic statistics type, such as maximum value, there will
be only one result of the query. "Item Filtering Condition" (bottom-right) is for
configuring the conditions of task result output. If filtering conditions have been
configured, system will display the results satisfying these conditions according to the
object, item and time configured. If no setting made to this part, system will output all
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results satisfying other conditions configured. In the example in Figure 2-30, the only
task results with "SDCCH blocking rate" > 10% and "Paging unsuccess rate (PCH
overloads)" > 5% will be displayed. The process of setting "Item Filtering Condition" is
as follows:
STEP 1: Decide the filtering conditions. In this example: SDCCH blocking rate > 10%
and Paging unsuccess rate (PCH overloads) > 5%
STEP 2: Configure the first condition. Select Item Name, Operator, and then input their
proper values. Click one of <AND>, <OR> and <NOT>. In this example: "T
SDCCH blocking rate", ">" and "10%" are selected, and then click <AND>.
STEP 3: Configure the second condition. Select item name, calculation relation, and
input the values, and then select the configured conditions which is at the
same level as this condition in the tab of "Item Filtering Condition Tree", and
finally, click one of <AND>, <OR> and <AND>. In this example: "Paging
unsuccess rate (PCH overloads)", ">" and "5%", and then select
"TermID_20201>10" in the tab of "Item Filtering Condition Tree", and finally,
click <AND>.
STEP 4: If there are still conditions to configure, follow this pattern to configure.
After configuration, click <View SQL> in the interface shown in Figure 2-30, and then
select "Item Filtering Condition" to query the finalized filtering conditions, as shown in
Figure 2-31.
The tab page of "SQL" displays all filtering conditions currently configured.
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The interface of SQL conditional query statement is shown in Figure 2-32. Below is the
description of each field using this figure as an example. "RDateTime ASC, ModNo
ASC, CellNo ASC" means the grouping and sequencing mode;
"TermID_2197 ,TermID_2198 ,TermID_2186 ,TermID_2187 ,TermID_2188 ,TermID_2
189 ,TermID_2190 ,TermID_2191 ,TermID_2192 ,TermID_2193 ,TermID_2194 ,TermI
D_2195 ,TermID_2048 ,TermID_2062 ,TermID_2064 ,TermID_2065 ,TermID_2049 ,Te
rmID_2050 ,TermID_2051 ,TermID_2052 ,TermID_2053 ,TermID_2054 ,TermID_2055
,TermID_2056 ,TermID_2057 ,TermID_2070 ,TermID_2066 ,TermID_2067 ,TermID_2
068 ,TermID_2069 ,TermID_2072 ,TermID_2073 ,TermID_2076 ,TermID_2077 ,TermI
D_2078 ,TermID_2079 ,TermID_2080 ,TermID_2081 ,TermID_2082 ,TermID_2278 ,Te
rmID_2281 ,TermID_2282 ,TermID_2292 ,TermID_2074 ,TermID_2075 ,TermID_2083"
is the displayed items. "TermID_2197" refers to the statistic item numbered as 2197;
"Task17" is the name of the database table for saving the task results, "17" is the task
No. when a task is registered at WS, it will be allocated with a task No. "(RDateTime
>= :PDateTimeBeg) and (RDateTime < :PDateTimeEnd)" is the time range of the
displayed results; "(ModNo=1 And CellNo=0) OR (ModNo=1 And CellNo=1) OR
(ModNo=1 And CellNo=2)" is the conditions of object for displaying the task results;
"(TermID_20201 > 10) AND(TermID_20400 > 5)" is the configured filtering conditions.
If "Data Query" has been configured, the task will have another tab "Data Query", as
shown in Figure 2-33. In this tab, the results satisfying the conditions set in "Data
Query" will be displayed. After getting the results, they can be listed in the sequence by
different items by clicking the column headings. In this way, it is possible to query the
results in the sequence by items on the basis of the grouping mode and inter-group
sequencing mode configured before hand.
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I. Function
Delete the selected traffic statistics task. If the deleted task has a backup, the backup
will also be deleted.
Note:
BSC traffic statistics system supports the modification of task configuration information. If the configuration
information of a task is modified, the information before this modification will be saved as the backup.
II. Access
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I. Function
Delete the selected backup of a traffic statistics task. Deleting the backup of an
operating task will have no impact on this task.
Note:
BSC traffic statistics system supports the modification of task configuration information. If the configuration
information of a task is modified, the information before this modification will be saved as the backup.
II. Access
BSC traffic statistics system supports the function of template management. A template
can be used to create similar tasks. This can greatly improve the efficiency of creating
traffic statistics tasks. BSC traffic statistics templates can be divided into item template,
time template and object template.
I. Function
Create item templates. BSC system has some most frequently used item templates
preset, as shown in Table 2-14.
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II. Access
z Click .
III. Operation
When creating an item template, select the items needed from "All Statistic Items", and
add them to "Selected Statistic Item", and then click <Save Template>, and input the
template name in the pop-up dialog box, click <OK>.
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I. Access
z Click .
II. Operation
The operation of creating time template is similar to setting time property when creating
a traffic statistics task, see Set.
I. Access
z Click .
II. Operation
The operation of creating object template is similar to setting object property when
creating a traffic statistics task, see
I. Function
BSC traffic statistics system provides a large number of initial statistic items. With these
items, user can flexibly create customized items needed.
II. Access
z Click .
III. Operation
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In the interface shown in Figure 2-35, the left part is for displaying Statistic Function
Type and Measure Type which is similar to directory tree, and the right part is for
displaying Item Name, Item ID and Express. After selecting a certain Measure Type,
system will display the information related to all initial items and pre-defined items of
this traffic statistics type.
Below is the description about creating customized items with "Intracell handover
success rate" as an example:
1) Make sure initial items for creating this customized item. In this example, Intra-cell
handover success rate = (Successful intracell handovers/Attempted intracell
handovers) % 100%;
2) Select the traffic statistics type of the statistic function type of the initial items. In
this example, [Cell Measurement Function/Intra-cell Handover Measurement
Function] is selected, and then click <Add Item>, as shown in Figure 2-36.
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Note:
The codes of the statistic items, numeric constants and operators can be input directly using the keyboard.
The item constant should be in [ ], and the numeric constants in { }. User can also double-click items,
constants and operators to input.
When creating a customized item, first input the name of the item in [Statistic Item
Name]. In this example, the name is "Intracell handover success rate". And then input
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the formula following the method below: find and double-click the item "Successful
intracell handover" in [Computational Object], and then double-click "*" in [Operator:],
"100" in [Constant:] and "/" in [Operator:]. Finally, find and double-click "Attempted
intracell handovers" in [Computational Object:] as showed in Figure 2-37.
4) After confirming the above operation, the customized item is created. As shown in
Figure 2-38, this new item is at the bottom row of the item list.
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To delete an item, select the item to be deleted in the browsing interface of customized
items, and then click <Delete>.
I. Function
OMC traffic statistics system accepts the operations from multiple users simultaneously,
but the local traffic statistics system can display the modification made to the local
system. So this operation is for obtaining the currently newest templates.
Note:
By refreshing all templates, the up-to-date templates can be got from [AutoCfg/msmold/Version No.] of
OMC Server, i.e., the newest item template of bsctermmld.fml, the newest time template of bsctimemld.fml
and the newest object template of bscobjmld.fml can be taken to local WS.
II. Access
I. Function
Decide whether the shortcut buttons is displayed in the task result window. If this
function is activated, a tool bar shown in Figure 2-39 will appear in the task window.
This function is activated by default.
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II. Access
I. Function
Customize the color of window and print setting. The dialog box is shown in Figure 2-40
and Figure 2-41.
II. Access
Select [Options/Customizing];
III. Operation
The interface for color setting is shown in Figure 2-40. Select "Background color of text
in client widow", and then click <Color Setting> to open another interface for setting the
background color. The default setting of background color is white. To restore to the
default color, click <Reset to Default>.
The interface of print setting is shown in Figure 2-41. Click <Printer Setting> to enter
the interface of printer setting, paper size, paper source and printing direction. If these
properties have been configured in Windows, the setting here will be the same as those
in Windows. Click <Printer Font Setting> to set the printing font in the interface shown
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in Figure 2-42. The default font of BSC traffic statistics system is "Arial", "Regular", "5",
"Black" and "Western". To restore to the default settings, click <System Default>.
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3.1.1 General
The statistic items in BSC Measurement Function are used to measure the traffic
statistic of all cells in the BSC. These items are listed in Table 3-1
The statistic items in BSC Measurement Function can be divided into following
classifications:
z Statistics of times that MSC rejects MS’s service request, including the statistics
according to different rejection causes.
z The status of circuit service and packet service paging being transmitted and
implemented, including the measurement at A (Pb) interface and Abis interface.
z Measurement of circuit service and packet service CCCH overload.
z The status of circuit service and packet service immediate assignment request
and the implementation.
z Number of TCH seizure requests, the successful TCH seizures, TCH call drops,
TCH seizure requests for very early assignment, successful TCH seizures for
very early assignment, TCH call drops for very early assignment, SDCCH
seizure requests, successful SDCCH seizures, and SDCCH call drops.
z Dedicated measurement for assignment procedure, including the number of
unsuccessful assignments due to various causes.
z Measurement of TCH MR (measurement report), and independent
measurement of very early TCH assignment MR.
z Intra-BSC handover request and the implementation of the request, the
measurement of incoming BSC handover request and the implementation
(including the measurement of the unsuccessful incoming BSC handovers due
to various causes), outgoing BSC handover request and the implementation,
and the measurement of the handover due to various causes.
z The measurement of analytical items such as BSC handover success rate, call
drop rate, and traffic volume.
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Many statistic items in BSC Measurement Function have the corresponding items of
cell level in Cell Measurement Function.
For the traffic status of the specified cell, you can register the related items in Cell
Measurement Function.
Note:
1) A statistic task can contains at most 60 items. Therefore, 3 tasks are needed to register all items of
BSC Measurement Function.
2) Three default templates for BSC Measurement Function are provided.
The statistic object of BSC Measurement Function is the whole BSC. So there is no
object option on the object definition interface in OMC traffic statistics console.
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B1
C1
D1
E1
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z Measurement point: as shown in the C1 in Figure 3-1, BSC measures this item
when BSC receives the DTAP message of CM SERVICE REJECT from MSC,
the rejection cause carried in this message is network failure.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item describes the access frequency of MS. The RR entity of
the mobile station initiates the immediate assignment procedure by periodically
sending of CHANNEL REQUEST on the RACH to BTS, then BTS sends
CHANNEL REQUIRED to BSC. See GSM 0408.
z Measurement point: BSC measures the number of channel accesses every time
BSC receives CHANNEL REQUIRED message from BTS, and average inter
arrival time = statistic cycle/sum of channel access times in the statistic cycle.
z Formula: Statistic cycle*60/sum of channel access times in the statistic cycle
z Unit: Second
z Description: This item describes the access frequency with the access cause
being packet call. The RR entity of the mobile station initiates the immediate
channel assignment procedure by periodically sending of CHANNEL REQUEST
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on the RACH to BTS, then BTS sends CHANNEL REQUIRED to BSC. See GSM
0408 protocol.
z Measurement point: BSC measures number of channel access times every time
BSC receives CHANNEL REQUIRED message from BTS that the access cause
is packet call, and average inter of packet arrival time = statistic cycle/sum of
channel packet access times in the statistic cycle.
z Formula: Statistic cycle*60/sum of channel packet access times in the statistic
cycle
z Unit: Second
z Description: when an MS under the BSC is called for circuit service, MSC sends
the circuit service PAGING message to page the called MS from A interface (or
from Gb interface through SGSN). This item is used to measure the sum of the
received PAGING messages in the statistic cycle. The repeated PAGING
message is measured repeatedly. See GSM 0808 protocol.
z Measurement point: as shown in Figure 3-2 A1 and A2, this item is measured
every time BSC receives the circuit PAGING messages from A interface or Pb
interface (Huawei BSC-PCU interface).
z Formula: none
A2
3. PAGING REQUEST 2. PAGING COM M AND
B1
4.CHANNEL REQUEST
5.CHANNEL REQUIRED
6.CHANNEL ACTIVATION
7. CHANNEL ACKTIVATION
ACKNOWLEDGE
8.IM M EDIATE ASSIGN
9. IM M EDIATE CM M AND
ASSIGNM ENT
10. PAGING 11. EST IND(PAGING
RESPONSE RESPONSE)
C1
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z Description: in the case an MS under the BSC is called for circuit service, BSC
sends PAGING COMMAND to the corresponding cell according to the cell
identification discriminator after receiving the circuit PAGING message from
MSC or PCU. This item is used to measure the paging delivery times at Abis.
See GSM 0858 and 0408 protocol.
z Measurement point: as shown in the Figure 3-2 B1, this item is measured in
every cell every time BSC sends PAGING COMMAND message to the
corresponding cell.
z Formula: none
BT S BSC M S C /V LR
C C C H LO A D IN D IC A T IO N
A1
B1 O V E R LO A D
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z Description: in the case an MS under the BSC is called for packet service, SGSN
sends PAGING REQUEST message to PCU to page this MS. PCU processes
this message and then sends PACKET PAGING message to BSC. According to
the cell identification discriminator carried in the PACKET PAGING message,
BSC sends PACKET PAGING REQUEST message to the corresponding cell.
See GSM 0408, 0460, 0360 protocols.
z Measurement point: as shown in Figure 3-4 A1, this item is measured in every
cell when BSC sends a PACKET PAGING REQUEST message to the
corresponding cell.
z Formula: none
MS BSC+BTS PCU SGSN
PAGING REQUEST
PACKET PAGING
z Description: when detecting the overload of PCH seized by packet service (See
GPRS Related Measurement Function for packet combined channel relation),
BTS reports Packet CCCH Load Indication message to BSC. BSC forwards this
message to PCU and PCU initiates packet paging process.
z Measurement point: BSC measures this item upon reception of Packet CCCH
Load Indication message from BTS.
z Formula: none
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1.CHANNEL REQUEST
2.CHANNEL REQUIRED
3.CHANNEL ACTIVATION A1
4. CHANNEL ACKTIVATION
ACKNOWLEDGE
B1
CHANNEL REQUIRED
A1 Packet Channel Request
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protocols for detailed full process of call connection establishment between the
calling MS and the called MS.
Note:
This statistic item includes the "directed retry" in the channel assignment procedure. If the directed retry
takes place in the channel assignment procedure, this item is measured in the cell that actually allocates
channel, that is destination cell of directed retry.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-7 A’, A’’, this item is measured when
BSC receives the DTAP type of CC message CONNECT or CONNECT
ACKNOWLEDGE. If MOC and MTC share the same BSC, both MOC and MTC
are measured.
z Formula: none
2.SETUP
3.CALL CONFIRM ED
4.ALARTING
4.CONNECT A1"
Note:
A1' count in BSS1
A1" count in BSS2
z Description: this item measures the number of call drop when MS is normally
during the conversation on radio channel. In the assignment procedure and
handover procedure, the establishment of a conversation is indicated by: in
assignment procedure BSC receives the CONNECT message and the
CONNECT ACKNOWLEDGE message from CC layer; in the incoming BSC
handover procedure the target cell sends HANOVER COMPLETE message to
MSC; successful intra BSC handover: the target cell sends HANDOVER
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PERFORMED message to MSC when it detects the access of the MS. If the call
drop occurs after the above stages, it will be regarded as call drop connected.
z Measurement point:
1) Upon BSC’s reception of ERROR INDICATION message from BTS due to
an abnormal connection in a radio link layer. See GSM 0508 protocol.
2) During MS conversation, BTS detects a fault in radio link layer or hardware;
it sends a CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION message to BSC
informing the BSC this failure. See GSM 0508 protocol.
3) The timer expires when BSC waiting for the CLEAR COMMAND message
from MSC during outgoing BSC handover.
4) In Intra-BSC handover procedure, the target cell sends Inter Clear Request
to the source cell when the timer for the target cell to wait for HANDOVER
COMPLETE from MS expires, in this case, this item is measured in the
source cell.
5) In Intra-BSC handover procedure, the source cell, excluding the source cell
for directed retry, measures the item when the timer for the source cell to
wait for Inter Clear Request with cause value HANDOVER COMPLETE
from the target cell expires.
6) In Intra-BSC handover procedure, when the target cell AM/CM net-drive
fails (due to timeout or negative acknowledgement), the target cell sends
Inter Clear Request to source cell, in this case, this item is measured in the
source cell.
7) In the case that MS reverses to the original channel after intra BSC
handover fails, the source cell first releases the terrestrial connection but
the AM/CM re-net-drive fails (due to timeout or negative acknowledgement).
In this case this item is measured in the source cell.
8) The resource of the lower_priority call will be preempted by the
higher_priority call if MSC and BSC both supports preemption, which will
cause call drop.
9) This item is measured when the RSL link of the TRX that the call is using
disconnects, which will cause call drop.
Note:
AM/CM net-drive: In assignment procedure or handover procedure, BSC establishes the terrestrial
connection in A-interface for a MS after it has successfully allocated radio channel.
z Formula: none
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Note:
SDCCH handover:
Handover happens on SDCCH.
Channel reallocation:
In the immediate assignment procedure, Huawei BSC supports channel reallocation. BSC initiates radio
channel allocation when it receives CHANNEL REQUIRED message from BTS. BSC allocates a TCH if
the access cause value of CHANNEL REQUIRED is "emergency call "or "call re-establishment" and
BSC supports very early assignment TCH. Otherwise, BSC allocates a SDCCH. BSC reallocates radio
channel automatically based on "GSM 0408" if BSC supports very early assignment of TCH and channel
allocation fails due to no radio resource available. In other words BSC allocates a TCH automatically if
SDCCH allocation fails and the access cause is not "location update", and similarly, BSC allocates a
SDCCH automatically if TCH allocation fails. So, to one CHANNEL REQUEST message, BSC measures
both SDCCH and TCH seizure times.
Very early assignment TCH:
If BSC allocates a TCH as a signaling channel in immediate assignment procedure, instead of the traffic
channel allocation procedure, the Mode Modify procedure can be implemented in the assignment
procedure.
Assignment SDCCH:
In the assignment procedure, MSC sends ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message to BSC to request for a
radio channel. BSC responses ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE message to MSC directly if the channel type
in the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST is SDCCH. In this case, BSC implements signaling or short message
transmission on the channel already allocated. BSC does not measure either "attempted SDCCH
seizures" or "successful SDCCH seizures" for it does not allocate a new channel. Instead, it measures
the times of "assignment requests" and "assignment success" after successfully sending ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE message.
Discard CHANNLE REQUIRED in internal flow:
In the immediate assignment procedure, BSC receives CHANNEL REQUIRED messages from BTS.
BSC discards these messages if the system is too busy to respond. In this case, "attempted TCH" or
"SDCCH seizures" will be measured but "successful or unsuccessful channel seizures" will not be
measured.
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MS BTS BSC
CHANNEL REQUEST
CHANNEL REQUIRED
TCH-ATT-BSC1
CHANNEL ACTIVATION
CHANNEL ACKTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE
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TCH-ATT-BSC 2
QUEUEING INDICATION
(directly retry)HANDOVER REQIRED
CHANNEL ACTICATION
.ASSIGN CMMAND
SABM
ESTABLISH INDICATION
UA
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER COMPLETE
Inter Clear Request (Handover Success)
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HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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CHANNEL ACTICATION
ASSIGN CMMAND
SABM
ESTABLISH INDICATION
UA
ERROR INDICATION
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION A1
A2
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CH ACT
CH ACT ACK
Intercell Handover Response
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
ERROR INDICATION
CONNECTION FAILURE A1
INDICATION
A2
A1, A2: TCH drop for very early assignment (BSC), TCH call drop (BSC)
Figure 3-13 Drop for Intra BSC handover
HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
CH ACT
CH ACT ACK
HANDOVER REQUEST ACK
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
ERROR INDICATION
A1
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION
A2
A1, A2: TCH drop for very early assignment (BSC), TCH call drop (BSC)
Figure 3-14 Incoming BSC TCH handover procedure
z Description: BSC measures this item when MS successfully seizes the TCH
assigned by the network in very early assignment procedure (including the MS
access for various reasons).
z Measurement point: the measurement points of this item are indicated in
Figure 3-15 A1. This item is measured when BSC receives ESTABLISH
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MS BTS BSC
1.CHANNEL REQUEST
2.CHANNEL REQUIRED
3.CHANNEL ACTIVATION
4. CHANNEL ACKTIVATION
ACKNOWLEDGE
5.IM M EDIATE ASSIGN CM M AND
ESTABLISH INDICATION(SAPI=0)
A1
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5) In the case TCH serves as signaling channel, this item is measured when
outgoing BSC handover is initiated and the timer for the source cell to wait
for CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC expires (T8 expires).
6) In the case TCH is seized as signaling channel, in Intra-BSC handover
procedure, this item is measured in the source cell when the timer for the
target cell or the source cell to wait for HANDOVER COMPLETE expires.
7) In the case TCH is seized as signaling channel, The resource of the
lower_priority call will be preempted by the higher_priority call if MSC and
BSC both supports preemption, which will cause call drop.
8) In the case TCH is seized as signaling channel, this item is measured when
the RSL link of the TRX that the call is using disconnects, which will cause
call drop.
z Formula: none
MS BTS BSC
CHANNEL REQUEST
CHANNEL REQUIRED
CHANNEL ACTIVATION
CHANNEL ACKTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE
ERROR INDICATION
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2) For intra BSC handover on SDCCH, this item is measured when the target
cell receives Intercell Handover Request message (Huawei defined
message) from the source cell.
3) This item is measured if when Huawei BSC receives HANDVER REQUEST
message from other BSC and the handover is taken place on SDCCH.
z Formula: none
MS BTS BSC
CHANNEL REQUEST
SD-ATT-BSC1
CHANNEL REQUIRED
CHANNEL ACTIVATION
CHANNEL ACKTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE
SD-ATT-BSC2
CH ACT
CH ACT ACK
Intercell Handover Response
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
SD-ATT-BSC3
QUEUEING INDICATION
CH ACT
CH ACT ACK
HANDOVER REQUEST ACK
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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z Measurement point: as shown in Figure 3-20 A1, this item is measured when
BSC receives ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC.
z Formula: none
B6
F3
ASSIGN CMMAND
F3
SABM F1
ESTABLISH INDICATION H3
UA F1
F3
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE H3 ASS FAILURE
F2 C2
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE
z Description: BSS might fail to implement the assignment procedure due to some
reason after receiving ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC.
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Note:
The relation between queue, directed retry and mode modify in assignment procedure.
In assignment procedure, upon reception of ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message, BSC first checks CIC
resource, then analyzes the CHANNEL TYPE in the message (See GSM 0808), at last compares the
analyzed CHANNEL TYPE with the currently seized one. The comparison result leads to three types of
options: mode modify, directed retry, or requesting a new channel.
CHANNEL TYPE contains channel rate and type and traffic type (speech/data indicator), speech
encoding algorithm and transparency indicator.
The channel re-allocation is initiated if the channel rate or type is different.
The mode modify is initiated if the traffic type (speech/data indicator), or speech encoding
algorithm/transparency indicator is different.
If all are consistent, the system uses the existing radio channel and allocates CIC for BSC net-drive.
So there are 5 subsequent processes after the reception of ASSIGNMENT REQUEST.
1. Mode modify.
2. Queue (if there is no available channel during re-allocation and the system supports queue).
3. Directed retry (if there is no available channel during re-allocation and the system supports directed
retry).
4. No available channel after the queue timeout; directed retry again if the system supports directed
retry.
5. Normal assignment: new channel is assigned, activated, and then is normally seized by the MS.
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b) This item is measured in the source cell if the source cell receives
Intercell Handover Reject message from the target cell when directed retry
is trying to select other cell in the BSC.
c) This item is measured in the source cell if the MS reverses to the original
signaling channel when directed retry is trying to select other cell in the
BSC.
d) This item is measured in the source cell when the timer for source cell to
wait for response from target cell expires when directed retry is trying to
select other cell in the BSC.
e) When directed retry is trying to select other cell in the BSC, the source
cell receives Inter Clear Request message (Huawei defined message) from
the target cell. However this message is not the one to inform the handover
completion but to inform the source cell of the directed retry failure and to
request to clear the connection. In this case, this item is measured in the
source cell.
f) When directed retry is trying to select other cell in the BSC, the source cell
sends HANDOVER COMMAND to MS to request the MS to access the new
channel. This item is measured if the source cell has not received Inter
Clear Request message (Huawei defined message) from the target cell
after the timer expires.
Note:
If directed retry is trying to select the target cell in other BSC and the directed retry process fails, the
source cell does not return assignment failure and the failure is not measured as an assignment failure
item. The failure is processed according to handover procedure.
z Formula: none
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COMMAND message has been sent to MS In this case BSC sends clear
request to MSC to clear the connection simultaneously.
3) If mode modify is initiated in assignment procedure, BSC does not receive
the acknowledge message from MS after sending mode modify message,
which leads to the timeout of BSC.
z Formula: none
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z Description: sum of TRXs that managed by BSC and are in normal use state.
z Measurement point: this item is measured at the end of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
Note:
In intraBSC handover procedure, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in different
BMs of the same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell, because system can't get the using
situation of channels in other BM’s cell) has a higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If all
adjacent cells of the source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell which is
the first one of the adjacent cell candidates, even if it is congested. If the selected adjacent cell and the
source cell are the same one, this item will be measured. But the IUO handover (a special handover that
still belongs to intracell handover and occurs between the overlaid and underlaid subcell of an IUO cell)
is an exception. If the target subcell is congested, the handover cannot be initiated, and the
measurement cannot be carried out.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends an
Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell, and this item is measured
if the source cell is the same as the target cell.
z Formula: none.
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HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
A1
z Description: After an intracell handover has been initiated, the source cell enters
the status of waiting for the Intercell Handover Response message. After BSC
has allocated channel, activated new channel, and sent a HANDOVER
COMMAND message to MS, the source cell enters the status of waiting for Inter
Handover Complete. After the MS has successfully accessed the new channel,
the previous channel will be released. During this period, any abnormality will
cause failure of the handover. This item measures the times of the unsuccessful
intracell handovers. This item, together with Attempted intracell handovers and
Successful intracell handovers helps the user know the performance of intracell
handover in the BSC. Related items: Unsuccessful incoming BSC handovers.
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Note:
The following occasions might cause the failure of internal intracell handover:
1) Previous channel becomes invalid or the connection is terminated due to abnormality of radio
resource or terrestrial resource;
2) MS fails to access the destination channel due to poor radio environment or incorrect handover
parameter;
3) Handover is interrupted and original call is cleared because errors have been detected during BSS
internal processing;
4) BSS is informed to clear the call when MSC detects error.
z Measurement point:
1) Measured when the source cell receives the CONNECTION FAILURE
INDICATION message from BTS during the procedure of intracell handover,
as shown in Figure 3-22 A1 and A2.
2) During the procedure of intracell handover, after the source cell sends the
HANDOVER COMMAND message, if MS fails to access the destination
channel, the MS will return to the previous channel and send a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to the source cell. This item is measured when the
source cell receives this message, as shown in Figure 3-22 A3.
3) During the procedure of intracell handover, after the target cell receives
HANDOVER DETECT, it will send an Inter Clear Request message to
source cell for AM/CM net-drive fails or the timer waiting for HANDOVER
COMPLETE times out. This item is measured when the source cell receives
this message and then the source cell sends a CLEAR REQUEST message
to MSC simultaneously.
4) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell receives CLEAR
COMMAND from MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-22 A4 and A5.
5) During the procedure of intracell handover, the target cell sends Intercell
Handover Reject to the source cell when it fails to prepare or activate the
channels (e.g. channel allocation failure, CHANNEL ACTIVATION
NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE received, expiry of timer waiting for
CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE). This item is measured when
the target cell receives this message.
6) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell receives ERROR
INDICATION from BTS. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-22 A6 and A7.
7) During the procedure of intracell handover, this item measured at the expiry
of the timer waiting for Intercell Handover Response in source cell.
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8) During the procedure of intracell handover, this item measured at the expiry
of the timer waiting for Inter Clear Request in source cell.
z Formula: none.
A5
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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In intra BSC handover procedure, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in different
BMs of the same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell, because system can't get the using
situation of channels in other BM’s cell) has a higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If all
adjacent cells of the source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell which is
the first one of the adjacent cell candidates, even if it is congested so as to carry out the measurement of
this item.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends an
Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell, and this item is measured
if the source cell and the target cell are not the same cell.
z Formula: none.
A1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
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Note:
1) In intraBSC handover procedure, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in
different BMs of the same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell, because system can't get
the using situation of channels in other BM’s cell) has a higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If
all adjacent cells of the source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell that is
the first one of the adjacent cell candidates, even if it is congested so as to carry out the measurement of
this item.
2) Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: Measured when the source cell (GSM900 cell) sends
Intercell Handover Request to the target cell (GSM1800 cell) after handover
algorithm decision.
z Formula: none.
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1) In intraBSC handover, an idle adjacent cell will be selected as the target cell. If all adjacent cells of the
source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell even if it is congested so as to
carry out the measurement of this item.
2) Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: Measured when the source cell (GSM1800 cell) sends
Intercell Handover Request to the target cell (GSM900 cell) after handover
algorithm decision.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Internal intercell handovers can be classified into two types by the
handover cause: DIRECTED RETRY, non-DIRECTED RETRY (e.g. signal
quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response
to MSC invocation, and O&M intervention). This item measures the times of
successful internal intercell handovers. This item, together with Attempted
intercell handovers, helps the user know the performance of internal intercell
handover. Related items: Successful intracell handovers, Successful incoming
BSC handovers and Successful outgoing BSC handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) Measured when BSC sends ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE to MSC after the
MS has successfully accessed in the target cell in internal intercell handover
procedure (handover cause: DIRECTED RETRY), as shown in Figure 3-24
A1.
2) Measured when BSC sends HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC after the
MS has successfully accessed in the target cell in the internal intercell
handover procedure (handover cause: non-DIRECTED RETRY, e.g. signal
quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell,
Response to MSC invocation, and O&M intervention), as shown in
Figure 3-25 A1.
z Formula: none.
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ASSIGNMENT REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMPLETE
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE
A1
B1
C1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
A1
B1
C1
z Description: Internal intercell handovers can be classified into two types by the
handover cause: DIRECTED RETRY, non-DIRECTED RETRY (e.g. signal
quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response
to MSC invocation, and O&M intervention). This item measures the times of
successful internal intercell handovers from GSM900 cell to GSM1800 cell. This
item, together with Attempted intercell handovers (900δ1800)Attempted intercell
handovers (900δ1800 helps the user know the performance of interband
handover in the BSC. Related items: Successful intercell handovers.
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Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover (handover cause: DIRECTED RETRY), the
source cell is a GSM900 cell and the target cell is a GSM1800 one. After MS
successfully accessed the target cell, BSC sends ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE to MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-24 B1.
2) In internal intercell handover (handover cause: non-DIRECTED RETRY,
e.g. signal quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better
cell, Response to MSC invocation, and O&M intervention), the source cell is
a GSM900 cell and the target cell is a GSM1800 one. After MS successfully
handed over to the target cell, BSC sends a HANDOVER PERFORMED
message to MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-25 B1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Internal intercell handovers can be classified into two types by the
handover cause: DIRECTED RETRY, non-DIRECTED RETRY (e.g. signal
quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response
to MSC invocation, and O&M intervention). This item measures the times of
successful internal intercell handovers from GSM1800 cell to GSM900 cell. This
item, together with Attempted intercell handovers (1800 → 900)Attempted
intercell handovers (1800→900 to know the performance of inter-frequency
handover in the BSC. Related items: Successful intercell handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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z Measurement point:
1) In an internal intercell handover (handover cause: DIRECTED RETRY), the
source cell is a GSM1800 cell and the target cell is a GSM900 one. After MS
successfully handed over to the target cell, BSC sends an ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE message to MSC. This item is measured in this case, as
shown in Figure 3-24 C1.
2) In a Internal intercell handover (handover cause: non-DIRECTED RETRY,
e.g. signal quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better
cell, Response to MSC invocation, and O&M intervention), the source cell is
a GSM1800 cell and the target cell is a GSM900 one. After successfully
handed over to the target cell, BSC sends HANDOVER PERFORMED to
MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-25 C1.
z Formula: none.
A1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
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HANDOVER COMPLETE
A1 ,B1 ,C1 , D1, E1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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cells of other BSCs to GSM1800 cells of the local BSC. Together with Successful
incoming BSC handovers (900δ1800), this item helps the user know the
performance of this type of handover. Related items: Attempted incoming BSC
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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COMPLETE message to MSC to indicate that the handover has finished. This
item measures the successful handovers from other BSCs to local BSC
(GSM1800 cell). This item, together with Attempted incoming BSC handovers (to
1800)Attempted incoming BSC handovers (to 1800, helps the user know the
performance of the handover of this type. Related parameters: Successful
incoming BSC handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover to GSM900 cell,
the target BSC receives the HANDOVER COMPLETE message, and forwards it
to MSC, as shown in Figure 3-27 E1.
z Formula: none.
Note:
The causes of unsuccessful incoming BSC handover can be:
1) Equipment failure;
2) Resource congestion or resource unavailable;
3) Message content invalid;
4) Timers time out;
5) Error detected during BSS internal processing, e.g. storing a message in buffer failed, No. of target
cell invalid, message decoding failed;
6) MSC informs BSC to clear resources.
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z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC processes the
HANDOVER REQUEST message. This item is measured if the following
abnormalities occur, and in this case, BSC will send a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to MSC: message decoding failed, service type is
speech or data but no CIC contained or the contained CIC does not belong
to the target BSC.
2) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC obtains the
specified CIC which is presented in the HANDOVER REQUEST message.
This item is measured when the following abnormalities occur, and in this
case, BSC will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC: the state of
the specified CIC is busy or abnormal, dismatching between circuit pool and
channel rate type or speech version.
3) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC sends a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC for AM/CM net-drive fails. This
item is measured in this case send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to.
4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC will check the
incoming BSC handover conditions. This item is measured when
abnormalities are detected, and BSC will at the same time send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC. The abnormalities include:
Service type is data but the channel rate type is unknown, fail to request
channel, ciphering algorithm is not supported.
5) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC fails to send a
CHANNEL ACTIVATION message. This item is measured in this case, and
at the same time, BSC sends a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
6) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives the
CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGEmessage. This item
is measured in this case, and at the same time, BSC will send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC, as shown in Figure 3-28 A1.
7) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS after receiving
HANDOVER DETECTION. . This item is measured in this case, and at the
same time, BSC will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC, as
shown in Figure 3-28 A2.
8) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives the
HANDOVER DETECTION message or HANDOVER COMPLETE. This
item is measured when the decoding of these messages failed, and in this
case, BSC will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
9) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC sends a
HANDOVER COMPLETE message to MSC. This item is measured when
BSC fails to send this message, and in this case, BSC will send a CLEAR
REQUEST message to MSC.
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10) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC starts timer
waiting for the CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGEmessage. This
item is measured when this timer times out, and in this case, BSC will send
a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
11) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC starts timer
Tqho (maximum allowed queuing time for handover). This item is measured
when the timer times out, and in this case, BSC will send a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to MSC.
12) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC starts timer
waiting for HANDOVER DETECTION or timer waiting for HANDOVER
COMPLETE. This item is measured when these timers time out, and in this
case, BSC will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
13) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives the
CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC. This item is measured in this case,
as shown in Figure 3-28 A3~A5.
z Formula: none.
HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
CHAN ACT
CLEAR COMMAND
CONN FAIL IND
A3
CHAN ACT NACK C1
A1
B1
CHAN ACT ACK D1
HANDOVER COMMAND CLEAR COMMAND
A4
HANDOVER DETECTION C2
New Channel CLEAR COMMAND
A5
CONN FAIL IND C3
A2
New Channel HANDOVER COMPLETE B2
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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1) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC processes the
HANDOVER REQUEST message. This item is measured when service
type is speech or data but the contained CIC does not belong to the target
BSC, and in this case, BSC will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to
MSC.
2) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC sends a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC for AM/CM net-drive fails. This
item is measured in this case, and at the same time, BSC will send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
3) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC will check the
incoming BSC handover conditions. This item is measured when
abnormalities of equipment failure are detected, and BSC will at the same
time send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC fails to send a
CHANNEL ACTIVATION message. This item is measured in this case, and
at the same time, BSC sends a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
5) During the procedure of interBSC handover, when the target BSC receives
the CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE message, this
item is measured in this case, and at the same time, BSC will send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC, as shown in Figure 3-28 B1.
6) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives the
HANDOVER DETECTION message, and then receives the CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION message. This item is measured in this case, and at
the same time, THE BSC will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-28 B2.
7) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC starts the timer
waiting for the CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE message. This
item is measured when this timer times out, and in this case, BSC will send
a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
z Formula: none.
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timer waiting for HANDOVER DETECTION or timer waiting for the HANDOVER
COMPLETE message. Related items: Unsuccessful incoming BSC handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC processes the
HANDOVER REQUEST message. This item is measured if the following
abnormalities occur, and in this case, BSC will send a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to MSC: message decoding failed, service type is
speech or data but no CIC contained.
2) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC obtains the
specified CIC in the handover request. This item is measured when the
following abnormalities occur, and in this case, BSC will send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC: dismatching between circuit pool
and channel rate type or voice version.
3) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC will check the
incoming BSC handover conditions. This item is measured when
abnormalities are detected, and BSC will at the same time send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC. The abnormalities include
ciphering algorithm not supported.
4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives the
HANDOVER DETECTION message or the HANDOVER COMPLETE
message. This item is measured when the decoding of this message failed,
and in this case, BSC will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
5) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC sends a
HANDOVER COMPLETE message to MSC. This item is measured when
BSC fails to send this message, and in this case, BSC will send a CLEAR
REQUEST message to MSC.
6) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC starts the timer
waiting for HANDOVER DETECTION or HANDOVER COMPLETE. This
item is measured when this timer times out, and in this case, BSC will send
a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
7) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC receives
CLEAR COMMAND from MSC. This item is measured in this case, as
shown in Figure 3-28 C1-C3.
z Formula: none.
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z Measurement point: This item is measured when the target BSC that is waiting
for the CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE message receives the
CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE message during the
procedure of interBSC handover. In this case, BSC will send a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to MSC, as shown in Figure 3-28 D1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After the target BSC receives the HANDOVER REQUEST message
from MSC, it checks the conditions of incoming handover. If the check passes,
the target BSC will request channel resource, generate and store the
HANDOVER COMMAND message in buffer, and at the same time, it will send
CHANNEL ACTIVATION to BTS. After receiving CHANNEL ACTIVATION
ACKNOWLEDGE, the BSC packs the HANDOVER COMMAND message into
HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE, which will then be sent to MSC.
MSC transfers this message to the source BSC, and the source BSC sends the
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. This item measures the times of
target BSC sending HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE to MSC. This
item, togerther with Attempted incoming BSC handovers, helps the user know
the unsuccessful handovers due to abnormalities during the preparation of new
channel in target cell, together with Successful incoming BSC handovers, know
unsuccessful handovers due to radio interface abnormal. Related items: Intercell
handovers and Intra BSC handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC
receives the CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE message, and then
sends to MSC the HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE message which
contains the HANDOVER COMMAND message, a message to be sent to MS.
This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-29 A1.
z Formula: none.
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HANDOVER DETECTION
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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A1, B1, C1 HANDOVER REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
D1, E1, F1
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER DETECT
HANDOVER COMPLETE
CLEAR COMMAND
CLEAR COMPLETE
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Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source BSC (the
source cell is GSM900 cell) sends HANDOVER REQUIRED to MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-30 B1.
z Formula: none.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source BSC (the
source cell is GSM900 cell) sends HANDOVER REQUIRED to MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-30 C1.
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z Formula: none.
Note:
1) The source BSC sends HANDOVER REQUIRED to MSC to initiate handover. This message contains
a list of candidate cells for handover. At this stage, the source BSC does not know the target cell which is
selected by MSC or whether the selected cell is congested. It only knows the source cell (GSM900) that
initiates this handover. If the item is measured at this moment, the result is not precise. The target cell
and its system type can only be known after receiving the first response message HANDOVER
COMMAND from MSC.
2) Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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Note:
1) The source BSC sends HANDOVER REQUIRED to MSC to initiate handover. This message contains
a list of candidate cells for handover. At this stage, the source BSC does not know the target cell which is
selected by MSC or whether the selected cell is congested. It only knows the source cell (GSM1800) that
initiates this handover. If the item is measured at this moment, the result is not precise. The target cell
and its system type can only be known after receiving the first response message HANDOVER
COMMAND from MSC.
2) Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source BSC sends
a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully accessed the
target cell, MSC sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) to
source BSC to clear the previous resources. This handover successfully ends
here. Together with Attempted outgoing BSC handovers, this item shows the
performance of this type handover. Related items: Successful intracell
handovers, Successful intercell handovers and Successful incoming BSC
handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source
BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) from MSC. This
item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-31 A1.
z Formula: none.
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HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER DETECT
HANDOVER COMPLETE
CLEAR COMMAND
A1, B1, C1 , D1, E1
CLEAR COMPLETE
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source BSC sends
a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully accessed the
target cell, MS sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) to source
BSC to clear the previous resources. This handover successfully ends here. This
item measures the times of successful outgoing handover originated from
GSM900 cell. Together with Attempted outgoing BSC handovers (from
900)Attempted outgoing BSC handovers (from 900, this item shows the
performance of this type handover. Related items: Successful outgoing BSC
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source BSC sends
a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully accessed the
target cell, MS sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) to source
BSC to clear the previous resources. This handover successfully ends here. This
item measures the times of successful outgoing handover originated from
GSM1800 cell. Together with Attempted outgoing BSC handovers (from
1800)Attempted outgoing BSC handovers (from 1800, this item shows the
performance of this type handover. Related items: Successful outgoing BSC
handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source
BSC (source cell is GSM1800 cell) receives CLEAR COMMAND (cause:
handover success) from MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-31 C1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source BSC sends
a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully accessed the
target cell, MS sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) to source
BSC to clear the previous resources. This handover successfully ends here. This
item measures the times of successful outgoing handover from GSM900 cell to
GSM1800 cell. Together with Attempted outgoing BSC handovers
(900δ1800)Attempted outgoing BSC handovers (900δ1800, this item shows the
performance of this type handover. Related items: Successful outgoing BSC
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source BSC sends
a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully accessed the
target cell, MS sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) to source
BSC to clear the previous resources. This handover successfully ends here. This
item measures the times of successful outgoing handover from GSM1800 cell to
GSM900 cell. Together with Attempted outgoing BSC handovers
(1800δ900)Attempted outgoing BSC handovers (1800δ900, this item shows the
performance of this type handover. Related items: Successful outgoing BSC
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM900 cell and GSM1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC finishes
allocating the new channel and generates the message HANDOVER
COMMAND, which is forwarded by MSC to the source BSC. After receiving this
message, the source BSC sends it to MS. This item measures the times of the
source BSC sending HANDOVER COMMAND. Together with Attempted
outgoing BSC handovers, this item shows the situation of unsuccessful
handovers due to abnormalities in the procedure of new channel preparation,
and with Successful outgoing BSC handovers, it shows the situation of
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z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source BSC sends
a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. If the MS cannot access the target
cell due to poor radio environment or handover parameter incorrect, it will send
HANDOVER FAILURE (cause: Radio interface failure, reversion to old channel)
to the source BSC via the previous channel. BSC then forwards this message to
MSC. MSC requests the target BSC to clear the involved resources. The
connecting between the source BSC and MS remains the same. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful handover with successful reversion.
Related items: Unsuccessful incoming BSC handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing
BSC handovers with unsuccessful reversion and Unsuccessful BSC internal
handovers with successful reversion.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the source BSC receives
HANDOVER FAILURE (cause: Radio interface failure, reversion to old channel)
from MS during the procedure of interBSC handover, as shown in Figure 3-32
A1.
z Formula: none.
BTS BSC1 M S C /V L R
H A N D O V E R R E Q U IR E D
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z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, after the source BSC
sends the HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, the connection between
MS and the source BSC is terminated before the connection established
between MS and the target BSC due to poor radio environment or equipment
failure. When BSC detects this situation, it will send a CLEAR REQUEST
message to MSC to request release the previous resources and the involved
resources during handover. This handover failed and the original service cannot
be restored in the source BSC. This item measures the times of unsuccessful
handover with unsuccessful reversion. Related items: Unsuccessful incoming
BSC handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with successful
reversion and Unsuccessful BSC internal handovers with unsuccessful
reversion.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source BSC receives CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION from BTS during the procedure of interBSC
handover, as shown in Figure 3-32 B1.
2) This item is measured when the source BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION from BTS during the procedure of interBSC handover, as
shown in Figure 3-32 B2.
3) This item is measured when the source BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND
(cause: not handover success) from MSC during the procedure of interBSC
handover, as shown in Figure 3-32 B3.
4) This item is measured when the source BSC waiting for CLEAR
COMMAND (cause: handover success) from MSC times out during the
procedure of interBSC handover.
z Formula: none.
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with specific handover cause. This item measures the times of handovers
(including Internal intracell handover, Internal intercell handover and outgoing
interBSC handover) caused by downlink signal strength. This item shows the
frequency of handover caused by downlink signal strength. Together with
Successful handovers for downlink strength, this item shows the performance of
handovers of this type. Related items: Attempted intracell handovers, Attempted
intercell handovers and Attempted outgoing BSC handovers.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, BSC sends Intercell
Handover Request (Internal intracell handover and internal intercell handover) or
HANDOVER REQUIRED (interBSC handover) due to downlink signal strength.
This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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handovers from underlaid subcell to overlaid subcell, this item shows the
performance of handovers of this type. Related items: Attempted intracell
handovers and Attempted handovers from overlaid subcell to underlaid subcell.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, BSC sends Intercell
Handover Request (Internal intracell handover) due to handover from underlaid
subcell to overlaid subcell. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND
(cause: handover success) from MSC during the procedure of interBSC
handover caused by uplink signal strength.
2) During the procedure of Internal intracell handover/intercell handover
caused by uplink signal strength, after MS accessed the target cell, BSC will
send HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC. This item is measured in this
case.
z Formula: none.
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1) This item is measured when the source BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND
(cause: handover success) from MSC during the procedure of interBSC
handover caused by TA.
2) During the procedure of BSC intercell handover caused by TA, after MS
accessed the target cell, BSC will send HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC.
This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures all successful handovers caused by "better cell"
(adjacent cell with lower path loss (PBGT) or higher priority), including Internal
intercell handover and outgoing handover. For intraBSC handovers, the
message HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC contains the handover cause. For
interBSC handovers, the message HANDOVER REQUIRED corresponding to
this handover contains the handover cause. Together with Attempted handovers
for better cell, this item shows the performance of handovers of this type. Related
items: Successful intercell handovers and Successful outgoing BSC handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND
(cause: handover success) from MSC during the procedure of interBSC
handover caused by "better cell".
2) During the procedure of BSC intercell handover caused by "better cell",
after MS accessed the target cell, BSC will send HANDOVER
PERFORMED to MSC. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures all successful handovers caused by traffic load,
including Internal intercell handover and outgoing handover. For intraBSC
handovers, the message HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC contains the
handover cause. For interBSC handovers, the message HANDOVER
REQUIRED corresponding to this handover contains the handover cause.
Together with Attempted handovers for traffic load, this item shows the
performance of handovers of this type. Related items: Successful intercell
handovers and Successful outgoing BSC handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND
(cause: handover success) from MSC during the procedure of interBSC
handover caused by traffic load.
2) During the procedure of BSC intercell handover caused by traffic load, after
MS accessed the target cell, BSC will send HANDOVER PERFORMED to
MSC. This item is measured in this case.
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z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures all successful handovers from underlaid subcell
to overlaid subcell. This type of handover takes place only in IUO cells, which is a
specific type of internal intracell handover. For intraBSC handovers, the
message HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC contains the handover cause.
Together with Attempted handovers from underlaid subcell to overlaid subcell,
this item shows the performance of handovers of this type. Related items:
Successful intracell handovers and Successful handovers from overlaid subcell
to underlaid subcell.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of handover from underlaid subcell to
overlaid subcell, after MS accessed the overlaid subcell, BSC will send
HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures all successful handovers from overlaid subcell
to underlaid subcell. This type of handover takes place only in IUO cells, which is
a specific type of internal intracell handover. For intraBSC handovers, the
message HANDOVER PERFORMED to MSC contains the handover cause.
Together with Attempted handovers from overlaid subcell to underlaid subcell,
this item shows the performance of handovers of this type. Related items:
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Note:
The layers of cells are divided into four types, labelled with layer 1~4: 1. Pico, 2. Micro, 3. Macro, 4.
Umbrella. The higher layer has the lower priority. The upper layer normally refer to the one with the lower
priority between two layers, and the lower layer refers to the one with higher priority. This item aims at the
priority among the different type of layers, not at the different priority in the same type of layer.
z Description: This item measures the times of successful BSC internal intercell
handovers in which the layer of the source cell is lower than the layer of the target
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cell. Related items: Successful BSC inter-layer handovers (upper to lower and
Successful intercell handovers.
Note:
The layers of cells are divided into four types, labelled with layer 1~4: 1. Pico, 2. Micro, 3. Macro, 4.
Umbrella. The higher layer has the lower priority. The upper layer normally refers to the one with the
lower priority between two layers, and the lower layer refers to the one with higher priority. This item aims
at the priority among the different type of layers, not at the different priority in the same type of layer.
z Description: During the procedure of intraBSC handover, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. If the MS cannot be handed over to
the target cell due to poor radio environment or handover parameter incorrect, it
will send HANDOVER FAILURE (cause: Radio interface failure, reversion to old
channel) to the BSC via the previous channel. On receipt of this message the
BSC will release the involved resources associated with the target cell, and the
connecting between the BSC and MS remains the same. This item measures the
times of unsuccessful handover with successful reversion. Related items:
Unsuccessful intracell handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with
successful reversion and Unsuccessful BSC internal handovers with
unsuccessful reversion.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the source cell receives
HANDOVER FAILURE (cause: Radio interface failure, reversion to old channel)
from MS during the procedure of internal intracell handover or internal intercell
handover, as shown in Figure 3-33 A1.
z Formula: none.
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.HANDOVER COMMAND
Old Channel
ERROR IND
B2
CONN FAIL IND
HANDOVER FAILURE B1
Old Channel
A1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
z Description: During the procedure of intraBSC handover, after the source BSC
sends the HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, the connection between
MS and the source cell is terminated before the connection between MS and the
target cell set up due to poor radio environment or equipment failure. When BSC
detects this situation, it will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC to clear
the previous resources and the involved resources during handover. This
handover failed and the original service cannot be restored. This item measures
the times of unsuccessful handover with unsuccessful reversion. Related items:
Unsuccessful intracell handovers, Unsuccessful BSC internal handovers with
successful reversion and Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with
unsuccessful reversion.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source cell receives CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION from BTS after sending the HANDOVER
COMMAND message to MS during the procedure of intraBSC handover, as
shown in Figure 3-33 B1.
2) During the procedure of intraBSC handover, after the target cell receives
HANDOVER DETECT, it will send an Inter Clear Request message to the
source cell if the timer waiting HANDOVER COMPLETE times out or
AM/CM net-drive fails. This item is measured when the source cell receives
this message, which will then send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
3) During the procedure of intraBSC handover, after sending HANDOVER
COMMAND to MS, the source cell receives ERROR INDICATION from
BTS. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-33 B2.
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4) During the procedure of intraBSC handover, the source cell starts the timer
waiting for Inter Clear Request after sending HANDOVER COMMAND to
MS, this item is measured when the timer times out.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the percentage of PCH overloads in the paging
commands to BTS. See Circuit paging PCH overloads of Abis interface, Packet
paging PCH overloads of Abis interface, Circuit paging commands to BTS and
Packet paging commands to BTS.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: (Circuit paging PCH overloads of Abis interface + Packet paging PCH
overloads of Abis interface) / (Circuit paging commands to BTS + Packet paging
commands to BTS)
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z Description: This item measures the percentage of TCH call drops in successful
TCH seizures. See TCH call drop and Successful TCH seizures.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: TCH call drop / Successful TCH seizures
z Description: This item measures the total traffic volume of all cells in a BSC,
excluding the traffic volume during very early assignment. See Sum of TCH
measurement reports (excluding very early assignment).
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: Sum of TCH measurement reports (excluding very early assignment)
% 0.48 / Statistic Cycle (second)
CXXXV. Traffic volume of 1800 cell (excluding very early assignment) (Erl)
z Description: This item measures the total traffic volume of all GSM 1800 cells in a
BSC, excluding the traffic volume during very early assignment. See Sum of
1800 cell TCH measurement reports(excluding very early assignment).
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: Sum of 1800 cell TCH measurement reports(excluding very early
assignment) % 0.48 / (Statistic Cycle (second))
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z Description: This item measures the percentage of good TRXs in total configured
TRXs. See Sum of available TRX in the BSC and Sum of configured TRX in the
BSC.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: Sum of available TRX in the BSC / Sum of configured TRX in the BSC
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3.2.1 General
In SS7 protocol system, SCCP (Signaling Connection Control Part) and MTP
(Message Transfer Part) provide a comprehensive network function for the data of
application part. SCCP provides two types of services: connectionless service and
connection-oriented service.
Connectionless service transmits signaling in the signaling network directly using the
routing function of SCCP and MTP without establishing signaling connection before
transmitting the signaling data. It is flexible and simple, and applicable for
transmission of small amount data.
SCCP Measurement Function shows the flow of important messages under two types
of SCCP services at A interface. It can be used to analyze the operation of SCCP
system, and locate the faults at A interface signaling link layer.
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V. CR messages (O)
SCCP-A SCCP-B
CONNECTION REQUEST
A B
CONNECTION CONFIRM
C D
A: CR messages (O)
B: CR messages (I)
C: CC messages (I)
D: CC messages (O)
Figure 3-34 Establishment of SCCP signaling connection (successful)
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SCCP-A SCCP-B
CONNECTION REQUEST
CONNECTION REFUSED
A B
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needs to transmit signaling, it will send DT1 containing the signaling to the peer
SCCP. On reception of this DT1, the peer SCCP will also respond with a DT1
containing signaling. See Figure 3-36.
z Measurement point: When SCCP service module of BSC sends DATA FORM 1,
the number of DT1 messages (O) is increased by 1.
z Formula: none.
SCCP-A SCCP-B
CONNECTION REQUEST
CONNECTION CONFIRM
DATA FORM 1
DATA FORM 1
A B
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z Measurement point: When SCCP service module of BSC sends RELEASED, the
number of RLSD messages (O) is increased by 1.
z Formula: none.
SCCP-A SCCP-B
CONNECTION REQUEST
CONNECTION CONFIRM
DATA FORM 1
DATA FORM 1
RELEASED
A B
RELEASE COMPLETE
C D
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indicating that the RELEASED message has been received, and the appropriate
procedures have been completed. See Figure 3-37.
z Measurement point: When SCCP service module of BSC sends RELEASE
COMPLETE, the number of RLC messages (O) is increased by 1.
z Formula: none.
3.3.1 General
"A-interface Operation and Management Statistic" reflect the O&M and running status
of BSC equipment, as well as concern the interworking between BSC and MSC,
including reset of MSC, reset of BSC, reset, fault and recovery of a single module in
BSC, the overall running status of A interface signaling, BSC's handling procedure
after MSC overload, etc. See Table 3-3 for the list of all the relevant statistic items.
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z Description: After the user initiates reset of BSC in BSC Maintenance System,
BSC Maintenance System sends an MT_RESET_RESOURCE message to BSC.
Upon receipt of the message, BSC shall execute the command. When BSC is
reset, all the calls within it shall be cleared (In the subsequent 128 seconds, the
establishment of new calls shall be prohibited). In the meantime, BSC shall send
a RESET message to MSC and await the response message (RESET_ACK).
The timer value for awaiting the RESET_ACK message is 150 second. BSC
shall resend the RESET message, if it cannot receive the RESET_ACK
message before the timer expires. Such repeat operations can be performed for
max. 3 times. This statistic item is used calculate the number of RESET message
sent from BSC to MSC.
z Measurement point: Statistics will be made when BSC sends a RESET message
to MSC.
z Formula: none
z Description: When a single BM is reset, the calls in all the cells under this module
shall be cleared (The establishment of new calls shall be prohibited in the
subsequent 128s). At the same time, this BM shall notify other BMs to clear the
calls that occupy its A interface circuit resources. This item is used calculate the
number of times a single BM is reset. In the following cases, a single module
shall be reset.
1) The user resets a BM in BSC Maintenance System.
2) The communication between BM and AM/CM is resumed after interruption.
3) When the communication between BM and AM/CM is resumed after
interruption, the communication on A interface of BSC is in interruption state
(The SS7 links of the whole BSC are disconnected), but afterwards, BM
detects that the communication on A interface is resumed.
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z Description: This item is correlated with "BSC initiated reset". After user initiates
reset of BSC in BSC Maintenance System, the BM with the smallest module No.
among the BMs of BSC that work normally shall serve as the main control BM,
sends an INTER_BSC_RESET_IND message to the other BMs notifying them to
clear calls, and await the response messages. The timer value for awaiting the
response messages is 2 second. The BM shall resend the message if it has not
received the response messages before expiry of the timer. This statistic item is
to calculate the times of the main control BM notifying the other BMs to clear calls
during BSC reset.
z Measurement point: Statistics will be made when the other BMs receive an
INTER_BSC_RESET_IND message from the main control BM during BSC
reset.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item is correlated with "MSC initiated reset". MSC sends a
RESET message to BSC when MSC is reset. After BSC receives the message,
the BM with the smallest module No. among the BMs of BSC that work normally
shall serve as the main control BM, return an RESET_ACK message to MSC,
clear all the CS calls (GPRS services are free from the impact) of itself, send an
INTER_MSC_RESET_IND message to the other BMs notifying them to clear CS
calls, and await the response messages. The timer value for awaiting the
response message is 2 second. The BM shall resend the message if it has not
received the response messages before expiry of the timer. This statistic item is
to calculate the times of the main control BM in BSC notifying other BMs to clear
CS calls after BSC receives a RESET message from MSC.
z Measurement point: After BSC receives a RESET message from MSC, the main
control BM sends an INTER_MSC_RESET_IND message to other BMs. When
the other BMs receive INTER_MSC_RESET_IND and clear CS calls, statistics
will be made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item is correlated with "Single module (BSC) initiated reset".
When a single BM is reset, the BM shall send an INTER_BSC_BM_RESET_IND
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message to other BMs notifying them to clear the calls that occupy its A interface
circuit resources, and await the response messages. The timer value for
awaiting the response message is 2 second. The BM shall resend the message if
it has not received the response message before expiry of the timer. This statistic
item is to calculate the times of a BM notifying other BMs to clear the calls that
occupy its A interface circuit resources when it is reset.
z Measurement point: Upon reset, a BM sends an INTER_BSC_BM_RESET_IND
message to other BMs. When the other BMs receive
INTER_BSC_BM_RESET_IND and clear the calls that occupy the A interface
circuit resources of that BM, statistics will be made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: "BM suspend" means that after the communication between AM/CM
and a BM in BSC is interrupted, the BM shall clear all the calls as well as prohibit
establishment of new calls in it, and disconnect its SS7 link. This statistic item is
used to calculate the number of times the communication between BM and
AM/CM is interrupted. The BM whose communication is interrupted is to make
statistics.
z Measurement point: Statistics will be made when BM detects that the
communication between AM/CM and itself is interrupted.
z Formula: none.
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the flow control level will be automatically lowered, and the proportion of
discarded calls will be reduced until no flow control is required. This item is to
calculate the times of overload occur to MSC.
z Measurement point: Statistics will be made when BSC receives an OVERLOAD
message from MSC.
z Formula: none.
z Description: "SS7 link connection" refers to the normal connection of SCCP layer
between MSC and BSC on A interface. When the SCCP layer satisfies the
following conditions at the same time, the connection will be regarded as
"normal". Otherwise, it will be regarded as "breakdown".
1) Permitted by DPC
2) No congestion
3) SCCP available
This statistic item is to calculate the times of SCCP connection are resumed.
z Measurement point:
1) The first time BM detects that the SCCP connection on A interface is normal
after kickoff.
2) When BM detects that the state of SCCP connection on A interface has
changed from "breakdown" into "normal".
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item is correlated with "SS7 link connections". When
the SCCP layer of BSC on A interface satisfies the following conditions at the
same time, the connection will be regarded as "normal". Otherwise, it will be
regarded as "breakdown".
1) Permitted by DPC
2) No congestion
3) SCCP available
This statistic item is to calculate the times of SCCP connection state changes
from "normal" into "breakdown".
z Measurement point: Statistics will be made when BM detects that the SCCP
connection on A interface is broken down.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: The user implements dynamic data configuration to send the trunk
circuit table to one or more BMs. According to the data received, BM refreshes
the A interface circuit management table in memory. This statistic item is to
calculate the number of A interface trunk circuits in this BM after the A interface
circuit management table is updated(including the A interface trunk circuits that
are not installed)
z Measurement point: Statistics will be made when BM receives a trunk circuit
table from Data Management System.
z Formula: none.
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z Measurement point: When BM modifies the states of circuits upon receipt of the
MT_OPEN_CIRCUIT message from BSC Maintenance System, statistics will be
made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When the user performs a blocking operation for A interface circuits
via BSC Maintenance System, BSC Maintenance System sends an
MT_BLOCK_CIRCUIT message to the corresponding BM of BSC, which
contains the range of the to-be-blocked circuits. Upon receipt of the message,
BM modifies the states of the circuits in the specified range, notifies MSC about
the state modifications through the GROUP_BLOCK_CIRCUIT and
BLOCK_CIRCUIT messages, and awaits the response message. BM will resend
the messages to MSC if it cannot receive a response message within 150
second. The max. number of resending is 2. If a circuit within the range is being
occupied by a call, the circuit state will be changed into "blocked" after the call is
terminated. This statistic item is to calculate the times of the user performs
blocking operations in BSC Maintenance System.
z Measurement point: When BM modifies the states of circuits upon receipt of the
MT_BLOCK_CIRCUIT message from BSC Maintenance System, statistics will
be made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When the user performs a reset operation for A interface circuits via
BSC Maintenance System, BSC Maintenance System sends an
MT_RESET_CIRCUIT message to the corresponding BM of BSC, which
contains the range of the to-be-reset circuits. Upon receipt of the message, BM
changes the states of the blocked circuits in the specified range into "idle", sends
RESET_CIRCUIT messages one by one to MSC, and awaits the response
messages. BM will resend the message to MSC if it cannot receive a response
message within 150 second. The max. number of resending is 2. Upon receipt of
the RESET_CIRCUIT message, MSC first judges whether the circuit is being
occupied by a call, clears the call if it occupies the circuit, and then returns
RESET_CIRCUIT_ACK message to BSC. This statistic item is to calculate the
number of times the user performs reset operations in BSC Maintenance
System.
z Measurement point: When BM receives an MT_RESET_CIRCUIT message
from BSC Maintenance System, statistics will be made.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: When the user resets FTC via BSC Maintenance System, BSC
Maintenance System sends a RESET_FTC message to the corresponding BM
of BSC. Upon receipt of the message, the BM implements reset operation for
FTC. This statistic item is to calculate the times of the user performs FTC reset
operations in BSC Maintenance System.
z Measurement point: When BM resets FTC after it receives a RESET_FTC
message from BSC Maintenance System, statistics will be made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When the user resets an SM board via BSC Maintenance System,
BSC Maintenance System sends a RESET_SM message to the corresponding
BM in BSC. Upon receipt of the message, the BM implements reset operation for
the SM board. This statistic item is to calculate the times of the user performs SM
reset operations in BSC Maintenance System.
z Measurement point: When BM resets SM board after it receives a RESET_SM
message from BSC Maintenance System, statistics will be made.
z Formula: none.
3.5.1 General
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z Description: When an FTC fault is detected, BM will set the state of the FTC as
"faulty". This statistic item is to calculate the times of BM detects FTC faults.
z Measurement point: When BM detects that FTC becomes faulty, statistics will be
made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When an SM board fault is detected, BM will set the state of the SM
board as "faulty". This statistic item is to calculate the times of BM detects SM
board faults.
z Measurement point: When BM detects that an SM board becomes faulty,
statistics will be made.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When an E3M board fault is detected, BM will set the state of the
E3M board as "faulty". This statistic item is to calculate the number of times BM
detects E3M board faults.
z Measurement point: When BM detects that an E3M board becomes faulty,
statistics will be made.
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z Formula: none.
VI. E1 errors
VII. E1 recovery
VIII. E1 warnings
3.6.1 General
The former one is the percentage of CPU in busy status during the measurement
cycle. This item indicates the load of BSC. The latter one is the maximum CPU
occupation within measurement cycle.
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CPU occupation rate indicates the load of system. But 100% CPU occupation does
not mean that the processing capacity of CPU has been fully exerted, and no more
tasks can be accepted. Since BSC has some buffering capability, newly arrived tasks
can be stored in the buffer. Theoretically, as long as enough internal buffering space
of BSC still exists, BSC is able to accept new service requests, and the service will not
be interrupted. In other words, high CPU occupation does not always indicate BSC
failure. In practice, sometime, CPU occupation may go higher than 80%.
However, the internal buffering space of BSC is limited. If CPU occupation hooks on
high values for a long time, the BSC internal buffering space may be exhausted at a
certain instant because the arrival model of service requests has a high
unexpectability. In this case, the new service requests might be discarded.
Try to avoid the following operations in the case of high CPU occupation:
1) Setting large amount of data on-line;
2) Resetting BTS or board, or loading software to board;
3) Implementing interface signaling tracing.
It is recommended to register this task on any occasion.
In practice, if CPU occupation is higher than 80%, the network is likely in abnormal
status. The following can be the causes of high CPU occupation: long period of large
scope link disconnection between BTS and BSC (the duration of link disconnection is
longer than the period of MS periodical location update), large number of MSs
simultaneously implementing location update after recovery of transmission link, short
message broadcasting to entire network at NSS.
z Description: This item measures the percentage of CPU in busy status during the
measurement cycle. "CPU in busy status" can be that CPU is process system
message or timing task. It is opponent to "CPU in idle status", which means that
the ready message queue of operation system is empty, no clock interruption
occurs and CPU is waiting for clock interruption.
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Note:
The internal sampling period of CPU occupation in BSC is 10 seconds. The occupation is obtained by
calculating idle rate. This means whenever CPU is idle, the duration of its idle time is summed up. After
10 seconds, the percentage of idle time is calculated, and then the CPU occupation is obtained by
subtracting this percentage from 1.
z Measurement point: Whenever CPU is idle, the duration of its idle time is
summed up every 10 seconds.
z Formula: none.
3.7.1 General
BSC Cell Broadcast Measurement provides statistic items for the measurement of
operations of Cell Broadcast short message service (CBS) in the entire BSC.
Table 3-7 lists all statistic items of BSC Cell Broadcast Measurement. Note that all
items are the accumulated values during the operation of BSC cell broadcast module.
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The object of BSC cell broadcast measurement is the entire BSC. The Object Info
window of task registration should display "The task needn’t special parameter", and
all the 21 statistic items have to be selected together when creating a task. The
recommended statistic cycle is 60 minutes.
Below are the details of each item, including the description, measurement point and
formula. "Description" briefly introduces the trigger process and trigger cause, and the
focus here is message interaction between Cell Broadcast Center (CBC) and BSC.
"Measurement point" lists the causes that trigger the measurement of this item. None
of the items here has measurement formula.
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CBC BSC
WRITE-REPLACE Request
A
REPORT Response
B
REJECT Response
C
z Description: CBC sends a KILL Request message to the BSC when a Cell
Broadcast (CB) message sent to the specified (one or multiple) cells is deleted.
After receiving this message and confirming its correctness, BSC will delete it
from the message library. Next, BSC sends REPORT Response to CBC. If the
KILL Request BSC receives is incorrect, BSC will return REJECT Response.
Related items: Reports to "kill request" message and Rejections to "kill request"
message.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-39 A, this item is measured when BSC
receives KILL Request from CBC regardless of the correctness of this message.
z Formula: none.
CBC BSC
KILL Request
A
REPORT Response
B
REJECT Response
C
z Description: CBC sends STATUS CBCH QUERY Request to the BSC in order to
obtain the current loading of the CBCH of particular cells. After receiving this
message and confirming its correctness, BSC will query the relative data in cell
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CBC BSC
STATUS-CBCH-QUERY Request
A
STATUS-CBCH-QUERY Response
B
REJECT Response
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CBC BSC
STATUS-MESSAGE-QUERY Request
A
STATUS-MESSAGE-QUERY Response
B
REJECT Response
C
CBC BSC
SET-DRX Request
A
SET-DRX Response
B
REJECT Response
C
z Description: When CBC resetting the specified cell, it will send RESET Request
to BSC. After receiving this message and confirming its correctness, BSC will
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stop sending any message to the related cell, and clear the relative information in
message library and cell broadcast table. If the status of Cell Broadcast Channel
(CBCH) of the specified cell is normal before resetting, BSC will return
RESTART-INDICATION Request. If the status of CBCH is abnormal (e.g. cell
failure or not installed, CBCH blocked), BSC will return FAILURE-INDICATION
Request. If the received RESET Request is incorrect, BSC will return REJECT
Response. Related items: Successful reset, Unsuccessful reset and Received
"failure-indication" messages.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-43 A, this item is measured when BSC
receives RESET Request from CBC regardless of the status of cell CBCH.
z Formula: none.
CBC BSC
RESET Request
A
RESTART-INDICATION Request
FAILURE-INDICATION Request B
C
REJECT Response
D
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z Description: CBC sends STATUS CBCH QUERY Request to the BSC in order to
obtain the current loading of the CBCH of particular cells. After receiving this
message and confirming its correctness, BSC will query the relative data in cell
broadcast data table, and sends STATUS-CBCH-QUERY Response to CBC.
Related items: Received "status-CBCH-query" messages and Reports to
"status-message-query" message.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-40 B, when BSC receives
STATUS-CBCH-QUERY Request from CBC and the message is correct, it will
send REPORT Response to CBC. This item is measured in this case.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: CBC sends STATUS CBCH QUERY Request message to the BSC
in order to obtain the current loading of the CBCH of particular cells. If the
received STATUS-CBCH-QUERY Request is incorrect, BSC will return REJECT
Response. Related items: Received "status-CBCH-query" messages and
Rejections to "status-CBCH-query" message.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-40 C, when BSC receives
STATUS-CBCH-QUERY Request from CBC and the message is incorrect, it will
send REJECT Response to CBC. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: When CBC resetting the specified cell, it will send RESET Request
to BSC. After receiving this message and confirming its correctness, BSC will
stop sending any message to the related cell, and clear the relative information in
message library and cell broadcast table. If the status of Cell Broadcast Channel
(CBCH) of the specified cell is normal before resetting, BSC will return
RESTART-INDICATION Request. Related items: Received "reset request"
messages, Unsuccessful reset and Received "failure-indication" messages.
z Measurement point: Figure 3-43 B, when BSC receives RESET Request from
CBC and the status of the cell CBCH is normal it, will send
RESTART-INDICATION Request to CBC. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When CBC resetting the specified cell, it will send RESET Request
to BSC. If the received RESET Request is incorrect, BSC will return REJECT
Response. Related items: Received "reset request" messages, Successful reset
and Received "failure-indication" messages.
z Measurement point: Figure 3-43 D, when BSC receives RESET Request from
CBC and the message is incorrect, it will send REJECT Response to CBC. This
item is measured in this case.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: When resetting the specified cell, CBC will send RESET Request to
BSC. After receiving this message and confirming its correctness, BSC will stop
sending any message to the related cell, and clear the relative information in
message library and cell broadcast table. If the status of Cell Broadcast Channel
(CBCH) of the specified cell is abnormal, BSC will return FAILURE-INDICATION
Request. Related items: Received "reset request" messages, Successful reset
and Unsuccessful reset.
z Measurement point:
1) As shown in Figure 3-43 C, when BSC receives RESET Request from CBC
and the message is correct while the status of CBCH is incorrect, it will send
FAILURE-INDICATION Request to CBC. This item is measured in this
case.
2) This item is also measured when the links between BSC and Cell Broadcast
DataBase (CDB) are all disconnected.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BTS reports the information about load of CBCH to BSC with the
message CBCH Loading Indication, and requests BSC to implement
corresponding flow control. According to the reported load type ("overflow" and
"underflow"), BSC measures the times of overflow/underflow.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-44 A, this item is measured when BSC
receives CBCH Loading Indication from BTS, and load type is overflow.
z Formula: none.
BTS BSC
z Description: BTS reports the information about load of CBCH to BSC with the
message CBCH Loading Indication, and requests BSC to implement
corresponding flow control. According to the reported load type ("overflow" and
"underflow"), BSC measures the times of overflow/underflow.
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z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-44 B, this item is measured when BSC
receives CBCH Loading Indication from BTS, and load type is underflow.
z Formula: none.
3.8.1 General
In SS7 protocol system, SCCP (Signaling Connection Control Part) and MTP
(Message Transfer Part) provide comprehensive network function for the application
layer.
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z Description: This item measures the duration of SS7 link in normal service.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the status of the SS7 link is
normal.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the duration of SS7 link unavailable for various
causes including but not limited to local management inhibited, remote
management inhibited and signaling link failure.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the link is unavailable.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of SS7 link out of service for various
causes. When a signaling link is out of service, its status is unavailable. But when
a signaling link is unavailable, it is not necessarily out of service. For example, a
signaling link can be unavailable due to remote management inhibited, but this
link is not faulty.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when SS7 is out of service.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the duration of signaling link out of service due
to link failure. If the MTP service module of BSC receives the message indicating
the failure of a remote processor via an SS7 link, and then this link is out of
service due to failure, the measurement of the remote processor failure duration
will be terminated, and only the signaling link failure duration will be measured.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the link is out of service.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the duration of signaling link in the status of
local management inhibited after the SS7 link is successfully inhibited by
maintenance system.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the link is in the status of local
management inhibited.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of remote signaling point successfully
inhibiting SS7 link. In this case, the status of SS7 link is unavailable.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the SS7 link is successfully
inhibited by a remote signaling point.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the duration of signaling link in the status of
remote management inhibited after the SS7 link is successfully inhibited by
remote signaling point.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the link is in the status of remote
management inhibited.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of MTP service module of BSC
receiving the message indicating remote processor failure via an SS7 link. In this
occasion, the status of SS7 is unavailable.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when MTP service module of BSC
receives the message indicating remote processor failure.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the duration of signaling link in the status of
unavailable due to remote processor failure after MTP service module of BSC
receives the message indicating remote processor failure.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the link unavailable due to remote
processor failure.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the times of MTP service module of BSC
switching the service from one SS7 link to another SS7 link when the status of
the SS7 link changes from available to unavailable.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when MTP service module of BSC
initiates service switching on SS7 links.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the number of message signal units transmitted
by MTP service module of BSC via an SS7 link.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when MTP service module of BSC
sends message signal unit via an SS7 link.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the percentage of message signal units sent by
MTP service module of BSC via an SS7 link to the bearing capability (bandwidth)
of a signaling link. The bearing capability of a signaling link is 8k Byte/s, i.e. 8 %
1024 = 8192 (Byte/s). Each message signal unit contains message contents (SIF
+ SIO) of several bytes and other information of 6 bytes. Therefore the bytes of
message signal units transmitted via a signaling link can be calculated with the
formula: "Signaling octets (O) + Message signaling units (O) % 6".
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: (Signaling octets (O) + Message signaling units (O) % 6) / (8192 %
measurement cycle(second))
z Description: This item measures the number of message signal units received by
MTP service module of BSC via an SS7 link.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when MTP service module of BSC
receives message signal unit via an SS7 link.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the times of the number of messages in the
sending buffer to be sent from L3 of MTP service module of BSC exceeding
congestion threshold.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the number of messages in the
sending buffer to be sent from L3 of MTP service module of BSC exceeds
congestion threshold.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the duration of the number of messages in the
sending buffer sent from L3 of MTP service module of BSC exceeding
congestion threshold.
z Measurement point: MTP service module of BSC checks the status of SS7 link
once per second. This item is measured when the number of messages in the
buffer to be sent from L3 of MTP service module of BSC exceeds congestion
threshold.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the number of message signal units discarded
when the number of messages in the sending buffer to be sent from L3 of MTP
service module of BSC exceeding congestion threshold.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the number of messages in the
sending buffer to be sent from L3 of MTP service module of BSC exceeds
congestion threshold and the message signal units is to be discarded.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of MTP service module of BSC
receiving TransFer-Prohibited (TFP) message via an SS7 link.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when MTP service module of BSC
receives TFP message via an SS7 link.
z Formula: none.
The traffic statistic items in "Cell Measurement Function" are used to measure the
traffic operation of a cell in BSC. The items can be classified into 5 types, SDCCH
seizure type, TCH seizure type, paging & random access type, handover type and
radio resource configuration type.
SDCCH seizure type: From the angles of channel seizure request, failure/success of
seizure, congestion, traffic volume, etc., items of this type reflect the operational state
of the SDCCH seizure procedure (including immediate assignment and handover),
and further reflect the usage status of SDCCH resources from the aspects of number
of channels in various states (blocked, idle and OOS), duration of seizure, etc.
TCH seizure type: From the angles of channel seizure request, failure/success of
seizure, congestion, traffic volume, etc., items of this type reflect the operational state
of the TCH seizure procedure (including very early assignment, assignment and
handover), and further reflect the usage status of TCH resources from the aspects of
number of channels in various states (blocked, idle and OOS), duration of seizure,
etc.
Paging & random access type: From the aspects of page delivery, paging channel
overload and success of paging, items of this type reflect the operational state of the
paging procedure. From the aspects of immediate assignment request, immediate
assignment delivery and successful immediate assignment, the items reflect the
operational state of the immediate assignment procedure.
Handover type: From the angles of request, success, failure, handover failure,
success of re-establishment, etc., items of this type reflect the operational states of
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Radio resource configuration type: From the angles of TRX configuration, the actual
configuration of various channels, initial configuration of various channels, etc., items
of this type reflect the radio resources configuration status in the current system.
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SDCCH handover:
Handover happens on SDCCH.
Channel reallocation:
In the immediate assignment procedure, Huawei BSC supports channel reallocation. BSC initiates radio
channel allocation when it receives CHANNEL REQUIRED message from BTS. BSC allocates a TCH if
the access cause value of CHANNEL REQUIRED is "emergency call" or "call re-establishment" and
BSC supports very early assignment TCH. Otherwise, BSC allocates a SDCCH. BSC reallocates radio
channel automatically based on "GSM 0408" if BSC supports very early assignment of TCH and channel
allocation fails due to no radio resource available. In other words BSC allocates a TCH automatically if
SDCCH allocation fails and the access cause is not "location update", and similarly, BSC allocates a
SDCCH automatically if TCH allocation fails. So, to one CHANNEL REQUEST message, BSC measures
both SDCCH and TCH seizure times.
Very early assignment TCH:
If BSC allocates a TCH as a signaling channel in immediate assignment procedure, instead of the traffic
channel allocation procedure, the Mode Modify procedure can be implemented in the assignment
procedure.
Assignment SDCCH:
In the assignment procedure, MSC sends ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message to BSC to request for a
radio channel. BSC responses ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE message to MSC directly if the channel type
in the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST is SDCCH. In this case, BSC implements signaling or short message
transmission on the channel already allocated. BSC does not measure either "attempted SDCCH
seizures" or "successful SDCCH seizures" for it does not allocate a new channel. Instead, it measures
the times of "assignment requests" and "assignment success" after successfully sending ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE message.
Discard CHANNLE REQUIRED in internal flow:
In the immediate assignment procedure, BSC receives CHANNEL REQUIRED messages from BTS.
BSC discards these messages if the system is too busy to respond. In this case, "attempted TCH" or
"SDCCH seizures" will be measured but "successful or unsuccessful channel seizures" will not be
measured.
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MS BTS BSC
CHANNEL REQUEST
SD-ATT-C1
TCH-ATT-C1
TCH-ATT-BSC1
TCH-ATT-C 61 SD-ATT-BSC1
TCH-ATT-C 62 TCH-ATT-C 6
TCH-ATT-C 7
CHANNEL REQUIRED
CHANNEL ACTIVATION
CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE
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TCH-ATT-BSC 2 TCH-ATT-C 2
TCH-ATT-C 8
TCH-ATT-C 9
TCH-ATT-C 10
TCH-ATT-C 5
QUEUEING INDICATION
TCH-ATT-C16 TCH-ATT-C14
(directly retry)HANDOVER REQIRED
TCH-ATT-C13
(directly retry)HANDOVER REQUEST ACK
TCH-SUCC-C13 TCH-SUCC-C21,22
TCH-SUCC-C52,53,54,55,56
TCH-SUCC-C82,83
TCH-SUCC-C92,93
CHANNEL ACTIVATION TCH-SUCC-C102,103
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HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
HANDOVER COMPLETE
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TCH-ATT-BSC4 TCH-ATT-C12
TCH-ATT-C4 SD-ATT-BSC3
TCH-ATT-C15 SD-ATT-C3 QUEUEING INDICATION
CH ACT
CH ACT ACK
HANDOVER REQUEST ACK
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
SABM
UA
HANDOVER COMPLETE
SD-SUCC-C3
TCH-SUCC-C4
TCH-SUCC-C12
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Note:
The message ESTABLISH INDICATION describes in this manual are all refer to that the value of SAPI is
zero, all other values are excluded.
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z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of times SDCCH
is successfully seized for MS location update.
z Measurement point: "SD-SUCC-C4" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the immediate assignment
procedure, BTS reports an ESTABLISH INDICATION message to BSC,
indicating the establishment of SDCCH connection in the multi-frame mode. The
type of the service request message in ESTABLISH INDICATION is "LOCATION
UPDATE REQUEST".
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of times SDCCH
is successfully seized for MOC (Mobile Originated Call).
z Measurement point: "SD-SUCC-C4" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the immediate assignment
procedure, BTS reports an ESTABLISH INDICATION message to BSC,
indicating the establishment of SDCCH connection in the multi-frame mode. The
type of the service request message in ESTABLISH INDICATION is "CM
SERVICE REQUEST", and the CM service type is "MOC".
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of times SDCCH
is successfully seized for MTC (Mobile Terminated Call).
z Measurement point: "SD-SUCC-C4" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the immediate assignment
procedure, BTS reports an ESTABLISH INDICATION message to BSC,
indicating the establishment of SDCCH connection in the multi-frame mode. The
type of the service request message in ESTABLISH INDICATION is "PAGING
RESPONSE".
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of times SDCCH
is successfully seized for emergency calls.
z Measurement point: "SD-SUCC-C4" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the immediate assignment
procedure, BTS reports an ESTABLISH INDICATION message to BSC,
indicating the establishment of SDCCH connection in the multi-frame mode. The
type of the service request message in ESTABLISH INDICATION is "CM
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z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of times SDCCH
is successfully seized for MS call re-establishment.
z Measurement point: "SD-SUCC-C4" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the immediate assignment
procedure, BTS reports an ESTABLISH INDICATION message to BSC,
indicating the establishment of SDCCH connection in the multi-frame mode. The
type of the service request message in ESTABLISH INDICATION is "CM
REESTABLISHMENT REQUEST".
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of times SDCCH
is successfully seized for IMSI detach.
z Measurement point: "SD-SUCC-C4" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the immediate assignment
procedure, BTS reports an ESTABLISH INDICATION message to BSC,
indicating the establishment of SDCCH connection in the multi-frame mode. The
type of the service request message in ESTABLISH INDICATION is "IMSI
DETACH".
z Formula: none.
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z Description: If BTS detects that an active connection has been broken for some
reason, it sends a CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION message to the BSC
informing the BSC that the call drop occurs at Um interface due to radio link
connection failure.
z Measurement point: BSC measures this item upon reception of the
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION message (cause: any cause except
0X20-equipment failure and 0X22-terrestrial channel failure) from the BTS and if
the failure occurs on SDCCH.
z Formula: none
z Description: If BTS detects an abnormal case for a radio link layer connection, it
sends a ERROR INDICATION message to BSC informing the BSC that the call
drop occurs at Um interface due to radio link error. See GSM 0858 protocol.
z Measurement point: BSC measures this item upon reception of the ERROR
INDICATION message from the BTS and if the failure occurs on SDCCH.
z Formula: none
z Description: If BTS detects that an active connection has been broken for some
reason, it sends a CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION message to the BSC
informing the BSC that terrestrial link disconnect in ABIS interface.
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z Measurement point:
1) BSC measures this item upon reception of CONNECTION FAILURE
INDICATION message (cause: 0X20-equipment failure and 0X22-terrestrial
channel failure) from the BTS and if the failure occurs on SDCCH.
2) This item is measured when the RSL link of the TRX that the call is running on
disconnect, which will cause call drop, this item measures call drop on SDCCH
for RSL disconnection.
z Formula: none
Note:
This item is also measured if the duration of A interface trunk circuit failure exceeds 15 seconds, the
resource check of internal RR-AIR software detects exception, the inconsistency between the SCCP
code and BSSMAP code is found, SCCP connection disconnect, BSC receives RESET CIRCUIT
message from MSC.
z Description: the description of this item is the same as that of SDCCH call drop of
"BSC Measurement Function" except the measurement object is the specified
cell.
z Measurement point: See SDCCH call drop in "BSC Measurement Function"
z Formula: none
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z Description: This item indicates the number of SDCCHs currently configured for
a certain cell on real-time basis. It includes the SDCCH dynamically adjusted
from TCH. It is an average number of SDCCHs at various sampling points within
the measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of configured SDCCHs every
five seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of configure
SDCCHs within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item indicates the number of available (idle or busy) SDCCHs
in a certain cell on real-time basis. It includes the SDCCH dynamically adjusted
from TCH. It is an average number of available SDCCHs at various sampling
points within the measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of available SDCCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of available
SDCCHs within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item indicates the average duration of the SDCCHs configured
for a cell being busy. It shows the situation of random access frequency in the
objective cell from the angle of channel seizure duration. See Configured
SDCCHs
z Measurement point: Average duration of SDCCHs busy in a cell.
z Formula: Sum of the durations of SDCCHs busy in a cell / Number of configured
SDCCHs
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z Description: This item indicates the average number of the busy SDCCHs
configured for a cell. It is an average number of busy SDCCHs at various
sampling points within the measurement cycle. It shows the situation of random
access frequency in the objective cell from the angle of number of channel
seized.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of busy SDCCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of busy SDCCHs
within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item indicates the average number of the blocked SDCCHs
configured for a cell. It is an average number of blocked SDCCHs at various
sampling points within the measurement cycle. The block of SDCCH can be
caused by O&M, or by RSL link disconnection. It shows the situation of SDCCH
blocked.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of blocked SDCCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of blocked
SDCCHs within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item indicates the average number of the idle SDCCHs
configured for a cell. It is an average number of idle SDCCHs at various sampling
points within the measurement cycle. The status of an idle SDCCH is normal and
not seized. It shows the situation of SDCCH seizure in a cell within the period.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of idle SDCCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of idle SDCCHs
within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item indicates the average number of the OOS SDCCHs
configured for a cell. It is an average number of OOS SDCCHs at various
sampling points within the measurement cycle. The status of OOS means a
channel is unavailable, it may be caused by the following reasons, channel
blocked due to O&M, cell’s status changed from installed to not installed and
BTS or TRX failure. It shows the situation of unavailable SDCCHs in a cell within
the period.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of OSS SDCCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of OSS SDCCHs
within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item indicates the traffic volume on SDCCH, i.e. the ratio of
duration of MS seizing SDCCH to measurement cycle. The duration of MS
seizing SDCCH is calculated by multiplying the number of MR reported by MS
via SDCCH with the report period (0.47 seconds). See Sum of SDCCH
measurement reports in the cell.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: Total number of SDCCH measurement reports % 0.47 / measurement
cycle (second)
z Description: This item indicates the percentage of SDCCH call drops accounting
all successful SDCCH seizures. See SDCCH call drop and Successful SDCCH
seizures (all).
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: SDCCH call drops / all successful SDCCH seizures
z Description: This item indicates the percentage of SDCCH call drops due to radio
link disconnection when seized by MS caused by air interface causes accounting
all successful SDCCH seizures. See SDCCH lost radio connections (connection
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failure), SDCCH lost radio connections (error indication) and Successful SDCCH
seizures (all).
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: (times of radio link disconnection when SDCCH seized (connection
failure) + times of radio link disconnection when SDCCH seized (error indication))
/ successful SDCCH seizures (all)
z Description: After MS initiates the request to seize SDCCH of a cell, there may
be no available SDCCH in the cell, or after BSC initiates CHANNEL
ACTIVATION, BTS may return CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE
ACKNOWLEDGE or BTS does not respond within the duration set in the timer. In
these cases, MS is unable to seize SDCCH. This item measures times of MS
failing to seize SDCCH in the objective cell. See Attempted SDCCH seizures
meeting an SDCCH blocked state, Unsuccessful channel activation (NACK) and
Channel activation timeout (timeout).
z Measurement point: none.
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z Description: This item indicates the traffic volume on signaling channels, i.e. the
ratio of duration of MS seizing signaling channels to measurement cycle. The
signaling channels here include SDCCH and TCH acting as signaling channel.
The duration of MS seizing SDCCH channels is calculated by multiplying the
number of MR reported by MS via SDCCH channels with the report period 0.47
second, the duration of MS seizing TCH channels is calculated by multiplying the
number of MR reported by MS via TCH channels with the report period 0.48
second. See Sum of TCH measurement reports during very early assignment
procedure in the cell and Sum of SDCCH measurement reports in the cell.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: (Very early TCH measurement reports % 0.48 + Total number of
SDCCH measurement reports % 0.47 )/ measurement cycle (second)
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z Description: This statistic item measures the number of times BSC receives
ASSIGNMENT REQUEST messages from MSC requesting to seize TCH. For
related information, please refer to Attempted TCH seizures (all)".
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C5" in Figure 3-46 indicates the measurement
point of this statistic item in the calling procedure. In the assignment procedure,
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z Description: This statistic item measures the number of times BSC receives
CHANNEL REQUEST messages from MS requesting to seize TCH, either TCH
first allocation or reallocation is included. For related information, please refer to
Attempted SDCCH seizures (all).
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C6" in Figure 3-45 indicates the measurement
point of this statistic item in the calling procedure. In the very early assignment
procedure, this item is measured when BSC receives CHANNEL REQUIRED
message from BTS and the requested channel type is TCH.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of TCH allocation
requests received by BSC from MSC in the assignment procedure, requesting
BSS to allocate TCH for MOC in BSC. For related contents, please refer to
Attempted TCH seizures (all)".
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C8" in Figure 3-46 indicates the measurement
point of this item. In the assignment procedure, this item is measured when BSC
receives an ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC, requesting BSS to
allocate TCH for MOC.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of TCH allocation
requests received by BSC from MSC in the assignment procedure, requesting
BSS to allocate TCH for MTC in BSC. For related contents, please refer to
Attempted TCH seizures (all)".
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C9" in Figure 3-46 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the assignment procedure, this item
is measured when BSC receives an ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from
MSC, requesting BSS to allocate TCH for MTC.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This statistic item specially measures the number of TCH allocation
requests received by BSC from MSC in the assignment procedure, requesting
BSS to allocate TCH for MS call re-establishment. For related contents, please
refer to Attempted TCH seizures (all)".
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C10" in Figure 3-46 indicates the measurement
point of this item. In the assignment procedure, this item is measured when BSC
receives an ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC, requesting BSS to
allocate TCH for MS call re-establishment.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: BSC performs message content check and status check after it
receives an ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC.If it finds no
available channel for allocation, and it supports directed retry, BSC can
automatically initiate directed retry to another cell in the current BSC or to a cell in
other BSC. For the originating cell, the directed retry procedure is an outgoing
cell handover procedure with the cause value "Directed retry", whereas, for the
target cell, it is an incoming cell handover procedure with the cause value
"Directed retry".
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C13" in Figure 3-46 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. After the above-mentioned conditions
are satisfied, the originating cell initiates directed retry, by sending a
HANDOVER REQUIRED message to MSC or sending a Intercell Handover
Request message to another cell in the current BSC, this item is measured.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BSC performs message content check and status check after it
receives an ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC. If it finds no
available channel for allocation, and either of the following two conditions is
satisfied, BSC can automatically initiate the queue procedure.
1) If BSC and the priority IE contained in the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST
message both support preemption, BSC shall implement preemption. If
preemption is successfully implemented, and queue is supported by BSC
and the queue IE in the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message, BSC shall
initiate the queue procedure.
2) Even if priority IE in ASSIGNMENT REQUEST or BSS does not support
preemption, BSC can also initiate the queue procedure, so long as queue IE
in ASSIGNMENT REQUEST and BSS support queue.
In assignment procedure, after the queue conditions are satisfied, BSC returns a
QUEUEING INDICATION message to MSC and starts timer T11. Before expiry of
timer T11, if there are released channels in BSS and the queuing calls successfully
seize the idle channels; the assignment procedure shall go on.
Likewise, for incoming BSC handover, if there is no channel available in BSC and
queue is supported, the system can also perform queue for TCH seizures. This
procedure is similar to the assignment procedure. The only difference is that the timer
started in the incoming BSC handover procedure is timer Tqho. Preemption and
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queue are not supported in the immediate assignment and intra-BSC handover
procedures.
z Measurement point: "TCH-ATT-C14" in Figure 3-46 indicates the measurement
point of this item in the calling procedure. In the assignment or incoming BSC
handover procedure, when BSC initiates the queue procedure by returning a
QUEUEING INDICATION message to MSC, this item is measured.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the number of times the serving cell receives
Intracell Handover Request messages in the intra-cell handover (handover
between different channels in the serving cell) procedure.
Note:
BSC performs handover decision according to the MR reported by MS; the target cell can be either other
cell or the serving cell itself. Handover between different channels in the same cell is called intra-cell
handover.
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Note:
In the assignment procedure, successful directed retry is regarded as successful TCH seizure. More
specifically, after the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message from MSC is delivered to a cell in BSC, if there
is no available channel in that cell and the system supports directed retry, BSC shall initiate outgoing cell
handover according to the adjacent cell information in the MR (Measurement Report) of MS. If directed
retry is performed in BSC, the target cell shall send an ASSIGNMENT CONFIRMED message to MSC
after it has successfully implemented directed retry. In the meantime, this item shall be measured in the
originating cell. Directed retry only takes place in the TCH assignment procedure.
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second allocation procedure), this item shall be measured. For second allocation
strategies, please refer to Attempted SDCCH seizures (all).
z Measurement point: "TCH-SUCC-C62" in Figure 3-45 indicates the
measurement point of this item in the calling procedure. In the very early
assignment procedure, this item is measured when BSC successfully allocates
TCH in the channel second allocation procedure.
z Formula: none.
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incoming cell handover procedure, this item is measured when the target cell
receives a HANDOVER COMPLETE message. This item is not measured on
intra-cell handover occasions. For the statistic item related to intra-cell handover,
please refer to Successful TCH seizures for intracell handover.
z Formula: none.
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Description: The measurement point of this item is similar to that of Successful TCH
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seizures for call. This item is specially used to measure the number of times the speech
version indicated in ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE is "GSM speech algorithm version 1".
z Measurement point: "TCH-SUCC-C54" in Figure 3-46 indicates the
measurement point of this item in the calling procedure.
When assignment is successfully implemented, BSC sends an ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE message to MSC, in which, the indicated speech version is "GSM
speech algorithm version 1".
z Formula: none.
Description: The measurement point of this item is similar to that of "Successful TCH
seizures for call". This item is specially used to measure the number of times the
speech version indicated in ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE is "GSM speech algorithm
version 2".
z Measurement point: "TCH-SUCC-C55" in Figure 3-46 indicates the
measurement point of this item in the calling procedure. When assignment is
successfully implemented, BSC sends an ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE message
to MSC, in which, the indicated speech version is "GSM speech algorithm
version 2".
z Formula: none.
Description: The measurement point of this item is similar to that of "Successful TCH
seizures for call". This item is specially used to measure the number of times the
speech version indicated in ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE is "GSM speech algorithm
version 3".
z Measurement point: "TCH-SUCC-C56" in Figure 3-46 indicates the
measurement point of this item in the calling procedure. When the assignment is
successfully implemented, BSC sends an ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE message
to MSC, in which, the indicated speech version is "GSM speech algorithm
version 3".
z Formula: none.
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z Description: in the case inter BSC handover occurs when the MS is seizing TCH,
this item is measured if the target BSC receives the CLEAR COMMAND
message from MSC or receives the clear message of RR-AIR inside the BSC. In
this case the HANDOVER FAILURE message is not sent. Otherwise, If the
incoming BSC handover fails due to some other reason, the target BSC should
send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC and it measures this item at the
same time.
z Measurement point:
1) In the case inter BSC handover occurs when MS is seizing TCH. This item
is measured if the target BSC meets A interface connection failure in the
target BSC. In this case the target will not send HANDOVER FAILURE to
MSC
2) The target BSC under the following states receives the CLEAR
COMMAND message from MSC. The target BSC has no available
channel and is queuing for the channel. Or the target BSC is waiting for the
HANDOVER DETECT or HANDOVER COMPLETE message from the MS.
In this case this item is measured and the target BSC does not send the
HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
3) In the case inter BSC handover occurs when MS is seizing TCH. This item
is measured when the target BSC sends the HANDOVER FAILURE
message to MSC because the BSC fails to implement the handover
procedure due to some reason (excluding the above mentioned causes).
z Formula: none
z Description: in the case intra BSC incoming cell handover occurs when MS is
seizing TCH; the handover implementation fails due to some reason during the
period after the target cell receives the Intercell Handover Request message
from the source cell and before the target cell sends the Intercell Handover
Response message to the source cell, then the target cell sends the Intercell
Handover Failure message to the source cell. This item is not used to measure
the intra cell handover.
z Measurement point: if intra BSC incoming cell handover occurs when the MS is
seizing TCH, this item is measured when the following occasions occur.
1) The target cell receives the CHANNEL ACTICATION NEGATIVE
ACKNOWLEDGE message from the BTS when activating the newly
allocated TCH.
2) The implementation of the incoming cell handover procedure fails because
the target cell does not support the encryption algorithm in the Intercell
Handover Request message.
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3) No response after the timer (internal timer, 5 seconds) expires when the
target cell activates the newly allocated TCH.
4) The target cell has no available TCH.
z Formula: none
z Description: TCH seizure failures that occur in all calling procedure due to all
reasons. The measurement point includes the measurement of the following
statistic items: TCH seizure failures for call, TCH seizure failures for interBSC
incoming cell handover, TCH seizure failures for very early assignment, TCH
seizure failures for intraBSC incoming cell handover, and TCH seizure failures
for intracell handover. However, this item is an initial statistic item.
z Formula: See the TCH seizure failures in various occasions mentioned in the
above description.
z Description: this item is measured when TCH allocation failure, TCH activation
failure, or TCH activation NACK occurs in BSC in very early TCH assignment
procedure.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured if there is no available TCH when the MS requests
channel from BSC in very early TCH assignment procedure.
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z Description: the same as that of TCH seizure failures for call except this item is
used to measure only the occasion that the MS serves as MOC.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when assignment procedure in which
the MS serves as MOC fails due to some reason. The measurement point is
similar to that of TCH seizure failures for call.
z Formula: none
z Description: the same as that of TCH seizure failures for call except this item is
used to measure only the occasion that the MS serves as MTC.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when assignment procedure in which
the MS serves as MTC fails due to some reason. The measurement point is
similar to that of TCH seizure failures for call.
z Formula: none
z Description: the same as that of TCH seizure failures for call except this item is
used to measure only the occasion of call re-establishment.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when the implementation of the call
re-establishment procedure fails due to some reason. The measurement point is
similar to that of TCH seizure failures for call.
z Formula: none
XLI. TCH seizure failures for intraBSC incoming cell handover(no radio
resource)
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z Measurement point: in intra BSC incoming cell handover, this item is measured if
it is TCH that is requested and the handover fails due to no available TCH.
z Formula: none
XLII. TCH seizure failures for interBSC incoming cell handover(no radio
resource)
z Description: this item measures the handover failure in inter-BSC handover due
to no available radio channel or timer for queue expires in target cell in the target
BSC.
z Measurement point: In incoming BSC handover procedure occurs when the MS
is seizing TCH, if there is no available TCH after the target cell receives the
HANDOVER REQUEST message and queue isn’t supported, this item is
measured. If there is no available TCH but both BSC and this handover support
the queue, then the system starts the timer to wait for TCH release. This item is
measured if there is still no TCH available when the timer expires.
z Formula: none
z Description: in assignment procedure, if it is TCH that MSC requests for and the
cell supports directed retry, then BSC judges to select an adjacent cell for
outgoing cell handover according to the MR from the MS. As this handover is
caused by directed retry, this procedure is called directed retry. This item is used
to measure the TCH seizure failures for directed retry if the source cell
implements the directed retry.
z Measurement point:
1) In the case directed retry occurs in TCH assignment procedure, this item is
measured in the source cell in the following case: if the target cell is in the
same BSC and the source cell receives the Inter Clear Request message
from the target cell in the directed retry procedure; however this message
is not the one to inform the handover completion but to inform the source
cell of the directed retry failure and to request to clear the connection.
2) In the case directed retry occurs in TCH assignment procedure, this item is
measured if the target cell is in the same BSC and the source cell receives
the Intercell Handover Reject message from the target cell in the directed
retry procedure.
3) In the case directed retry occurs in TCH assignment procedure and the
target cell is in the same BSC, this item is measured in the source cell if the
timer for the source cell to wait for Inter Clear Request message upon the
completion of the handover from the target cell expires after the source cell
sends the MS the HANDOVER COMMAND message to request the MS to
access the new channel.
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4) In the case directed retry occurs in TCH assignment procedure, this item is
measured if the target cell is in the same BSC and the target cell fails to
respond to the Intercell Handover Request message sent by the source
cell after the timer expires.
z Formula: none
z Description: in assignment procedure, if it is TCH that MSC requests for, this item
is measured when the implementation of the assignment procedure fails due to
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equipment failure. See the following measurement points for the definition of
equipment failure.
z Measurement point:
1) In channel assignment procedure, BSC allocates the terrestrial circuit
according to the CIC specified by MSC but the allocation fails. Then this
item is measured and BSC requests MSC to clear the connection
simultaneously.
2) If mode modify is initiated in assignment procedure, after the radio channel
is successfully modified according to the CHANNEL TYPE requested by
MSC, this item is measured if the AM/CM net-drive of BSC fails. (AM/CM
returns net-drive rejection or response timeout).
3) If mode modify is initiated in assignment procedure, this item is measured
when BSC receives the MODE MODIFY NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE
message from BTS indicating the failure of mode modify after the MODE
MODIFY message is sent to BTS.
4) If mode modify is initiated in assignment procedure, this item is measured
when the timer for BSC to wait for the response expires after the MODE
MODIFY message has been sent to the BTS.
5) In assignment procedure, this item is measured when BSC receives
Channel Activation NACK or the timer for BSC to wait for Channel
Activation ACK expires.
z Formula: none
z Description: in assignment procedure, if it is TCH that MSC requests for, this item
is measured if the implementation of assignment procedure fails because the
requested terrestrial resource on BSS side is unavailable. See the following
measurement points for the definition of "requested terrestrial resource
unavailable".
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when BSC detects the state of CIC requested in
ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message received from MSC is unavailable.
2) In assignment procedure, this item is measured when AM/CM net-drive
fails (AM/CM returns net-drive rejection or AM/CM response timeout).
z Formula: none
z Description: in assignment procedure, if it is TCH that MSC requests for, this item
is measured if the BSC detects the requested CIC has already been seized. At
the same time BSC informs MSC of the assignment failure.
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z Description: in assignment procedure, if it is TCH that MSC requests for, this item
is measured when BSC detects the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST message
contains invalid contents during the message decoding. At the same time BSC
informs MSC of the assignment failure.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when BSC detects the ASSIGNMENT
REQUEST message contains invalid contents during the message decoding,
Which includes CHANNEL TYPE, CIC, Layer 3 header information.
z Formula: none
z Description: the same as that of TCH call dropof "BSC Measurement Function".
But the statistic object of this item is cell.
z Description: the same as that of TCH call drop of "BSC Measurement Function".
But the statistic object of this item is cell.
z Formula: none
z Description: the same as that of TCH drop for very early assignmentof "BSC
Measurement Function". But the statistic object of this item is cell.
z Measurement point: the same as that of TCH drop for very early assignment of
"BSC Measurement Function". But the statistic object of this item is cell.
z Formula: none
z Description: in the case that the TCH is seized as the traffic channel, if BTS
detects that an active connection has been broken for some reason, it sends
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION message to BSC informing the BSC that
the call drop occurs at Um interface due to radio link connection failure.
z Measurement point: BSC measures this item upon reception of CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION message (cause: any cause except 0X20-equipment
failure and 0X22-terrestrial channel failure) from the BTS and if the failure occurs
on TCH.
z Formula: none
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z Description: in the case that the TCH is seized as the traffic channel, if BTS
detects an abnormal case for a radio link layer connection, it sends ERROR
INDICATION message to BSC informing the BSC that the call drop occurs at Um
interface due to radio link error. See GSM 0858 protocol
z Measurement point: BSC measures this item upon reception of ERROR
INDICATION message from the BTS and if the failure occurs on TCH.
z Formula: none
z Description: the measurement result of this item includes intra BSC handover
(including intra cell handover and inter cell handover) and inter BSC handover.
After the BSC receives the HANDOVER REQUEST message from MSC, the
incoming BSC handover procedure is initiated. The cell of the BSC (target cell)
receives the Intercell Handover Request message from the other channel of this
cell or from the other cell in this BSC (source cell), the intra BSC handover
procedure is initiated. In these two procedures BSC first allocates channel for the
request. After the successful allocation, BSC sends a CHANNEL ACTIVATION
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message to the BTS to activate the allocated channel. BTS checks the state of
this channel and responses to the BSC.
z Measurement point: in intra BSC handover or inter BSC handover procedure,
BSC measures this item upon reception of the CHANNEL ACTIVATION
NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE message from the BTS where the target cell is
located after having sent the CHANNEL ACTIVATION message to this BTS.
z Formula: none
z Description: the measurement result of this item includes intra BSC handover
(including intra cell handover and inter cell handover) and inter BSC handover.
After the BSC receives the HANDOVER REQUEST message from MSC, the
incoming BSC handover procedure is initiated. The cell of the BSC (target cell)
receives the HANDOVER REQUEST message from the other channel of this cell
or from the other cell in this BSC (source cell), the intra BSC handover procedure
is initiated. In these two procedures BSC first allocates channel for the request.
After the successful allocation, BSC sends a CHANNEL ACTIVATION message
to the BTS to activate the allocated channel. BTS checks the state of this
channel and responses to the BSC.
z Measurement point: in intra BSC handover or inter BSC handover procedure,
BSC sends a CHANNEL ACTIVATION message to the TCH of the BTS where
the target cell is located and the timer is started to wait for the response. This
item is measured if there is no response from the BTS when the timer expires.
z Formula: none
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z Description: in the case that the TCH is seized as the traffic channel, if BTS
detects that an active connection has been broken for some reason, it sends a
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION message to BSC informing the BSC that
the terrestrial link in ABIS interface fails.
z Measurement point:
1) BSC measures this item upon reception of the CONNECTION FAILURE
INDICATION message (cause: 0X20-equipment failure and
0X22-terrestrial channel failure) from the BTS and if the failure occurs on
TCH.
2) This item is measured when the RSL link of the TRX that the call is running
on disconnect, which will cause call drop.
z Formula: none
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z Description: indicates the average number of the calls that participate in the
queuing in the specified cell.
z Measurement point: at the end of a statistic cycle, the average number of the
calls that participate in the queuing in this cycle is sent to the BAM.
z Formula: none
z Description: indicates the maximum number of the calls that participate in the
queuing in the specified cell.
z Measurement point: at the end of a statistic cycle, the maximum number of the
calls that participate in the queuing in this cycle is sent to the BAM.
z Formula: none
z Description: TCH can be used to send uplink/downlink short message. This item
is used to measure the number of the uplink short messages sent on the TCH of
the cell.
z Measurement point: this item is measured upon BSC’s reception of the uplink
short message sent on TCH.
z Formula: none
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z Description: In the view of calling procedure, intra cell handover in the BSC is the
same as intra BSC handover procedure except the source cell and the serving
cell are the same If the source cell and target cell are the same cell, then this cell
is called the serving cell. In intra cell handover procedure, before the serving cell
sends the Intercell Handover Response message to indicate the new channel is
ready, if the new channel preparation fails due to some reason, the serving cell
sends a Intercell Handover Failure message internally indicating the intra cell
handover failure.
z Measurement point:
1) In the new TCH activation procedure, this item is measured when the
serving cell receives the CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE
ACKNOWLEDGE message from the BTS.
2) This item is measured if the implementation of intra cell handover procedure
fails because the encryption algorithm in Intercell Handover Request
message does not support.
3) No response after the timer (internal timer, 5 seconds) expires when the
serving cell activates the new TCH.
4) in intra cell handover procedure, if it is TCH that is requested in the
handover but there is no available TCH in the serving cell, and this leads to
the handover failure. In this case, this item is measured.
z Formula: none
LXIX. TCH seizure failures for intracell handover (no radio resource)
z Description: in intra cell handover procedure, the serving cell sends the Intercell
Handover Request message internally to request a new TCH. Then this item is
measured if the serving cell detects that there is no available TCH during the
TCH allocation.
z Measurement point: in intra cell handover procedure, if it is TCH that is
requested in the handover but there is no available TCH in the serving cell, and
this leads to the handover failure. In this case, this item is measured.
z Formula: none
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z Description: This item indicates the number of TCH currently configured for a
certain 1800 cell on real-time basis. It excludes the TCH dynamically adjusted to
SDCCH, and includes the TCH adjusted from dynamic PDCH. It is an average
number of configured TCHs got at all sampling points within the statistic cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of configured TCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling points is divided
with the times of sampling times to get the average number of configured TCHs
of 1800 cell within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the number of TCH currently configured for a
certain 900 cell on real-time basis. It excludes the TCH dynamically adjusted to
SDCCH, and includes the TCH adjusted from dynamic PDCH. It is an average
number of configured TCHs got at all sampling points within the statistic cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of configured TCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling points is divided
with the times of sampling to get the average number of configured TCHs of 900
cell within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the number of available (idle or busy) TCHs in a
certain cell on real-time basis. It excludes the TCH dynamically adjusted to
SDCCH, and includes the TCH adjusted from dynamic PDCH. It is an average
number of available TCHs got at all sampling points within the statistic cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of available TCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling points is divided
with the times of sampling to get the average number of available TCHs within a
statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the average number of the busy TCHs in a cell
within the statistic cycle. It is an average number of busy TCHs got at all
sampling points within the statistic cycle. In the view of the number of channel
seizures, it shows the average level of the MSs of this cell seizing the traffic
channel resources.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of busy TCHs every five seconds.
The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling points is divided with the
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times of sampling to get the average number of busy TCHs within a statistic
cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the maximum number of the busy TCHs in a cell.
It is a peak value of busy TCHs got at all sampling points within a statistic cycle.
In the view of channel seizures, it shows the maximum traffic channel resource
that is seized by the MSs of the cell.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of busy TCHs every five seconds.
The maximum value can be known by the end of the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the average duration that the TCHs in a cell are
busy, i.e., the average duration for each TCH being busy. In the view of channel
seizure duration, it shows the average level that the MSs of this cell seizes the
traffic channel resource. See Configured TCHs of 1800 cell and Configured
TCHs of 900 cell.
z Measurement point: Total duration of each TCH in a cell being busy.
z Formula: Sum of the duration of each TCH in a cell being busy / (number of
configured TCHs in 1800 cell + number of configured TCHs in 900 cell)
z Description: The interference band is the uplink interference level rank of TCH
and this level is reported to BSC by BTS at idle TCH via the RF RESOURCE
INDICATION message. There are six ranks of interference band. The level
range for each band can be set through the data configuration console.
Generally they are set as follows:
Interfere band 0 -110~-105dBm
Interfere band 1 -105~-98dBm
Interfere band 2 -98~-90dBm
Interfere band 3 -90~-87dBm
Interfere band 4 -87~-85dBm
Interfere band 5 -85~-47dBm
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The higher the level, the severer the interference. Generally, it is regarded that the
interference exists if the idle channel falls into the interference band 4 or interference
band 5. This item indicates the average number of idle TCHs in the interference band
1.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs in the interference
band 1 every five seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling
points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of idle
TCHs in interference band 1 within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: The interference band is the uplink interference level rank of TCH
and this level is reported to BSC by BTS at idle TCH via the RF RESOURCE
INDICATION message. There are six ranks of interference band. The level
range for each band can be set through the data configuration console.
Generally they are set as follows:
Interference band 0 -110~-105dBm
Interference band 1 -105~-98dBm
Interference band 2 -98~-90dBm
Interference band 3 -90~-87dBm
Interference band 4 -87~-85dBm
Interference band 5 -85~-47dBm
The higher the level, the severer the interference. Generally, it is regarded that
the interference exists if the idle channel falls into the interference band 4 or
interference band 5. This item indicates the average number of idle TCHs in the
interference band 2.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs in the interference
band 2 every five seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling
points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of idle
TCHs in interference band 2 within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: The interference band is the uplink interference level rank of TCH
and this level is reported to BSC by BTS at idle TCH via the RF RESOURCE
INDICATION message. There are six ranks of interference band. The level
range for each band can be set through the data configuration console.
Generally they are set as follows:
Interference band 0 -110~-105dBm
Interference band 1 -105~-98dBm
Interference band 2 -98~-90dBm
Interference band 3 -90~-87dBm
Interference band 4 -87~-85dBm
Interference band 5 -85~-47dBm
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The higher the level, the severer the interference. Generally, it is regarded that the
interference exists if the idle channel falls into the interference band 4 or interference
band 5. This item indicates the average number of idle TCHs in the interference band
3.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs in the interference
band 3 every five seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling
points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of idle
TCHs in interference band 3 within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: The interference band is the uplink interference level rank of TCH
and this level is reported to BSC by BTS at idle TCH via the RF RESOURCE
INDICATION message. There are six ranks of interference band. The level
range for each band can be set through the data configuration console.
Generally they are set as follows:
Interference band 0 -110~-105dBm
Interference band 1 -105~-98dBm
Interference band 2 -98~-90dBm
Interference band 3 -90~-87dBm
Interference band 4 -87~-85dBm
Interference band 5 -85~-47dBm
The higher the level, the severer the interference. Generally, it is regarded that the
interference exists if the idle channel falls into the interference band 4 or interference
band 5. This item indicates the average number of idle TCHs in the interference band
4.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs in the interference
band 4 every five seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling
points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of idle
TCHs in interference band 4 within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: The interference band is the uplink interference level rank of TCH
and this level is reported to BSC by BTS at idle TCH via the RF RESOURCE
INDICATION message. There are six ranks of interference band. The level
range for each band can be set through the data configuration console.
Generally they are set as follows:
Interference band 0 -110~-105dBm
Interference band 1 -105~-98dBm
Interference band 2 -98~-90dBm
Interference band 3 -90~-87dBm
Interference band 4 -87~-85dBm
Interference band 5 -85~-47dBm
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The higher the level, the severer the interference. Generally, it is regarded that the
interference exists if the idle channel falls into the interference band 4 or interference
band 5. This item indicates the average number of idle TCHs in the interference band
5.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs in the interference
band 5 every five seconds. The accumulated value of the data got at all sampling
points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of idle
TCHs in interference band 5 within the statistic cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the average number of the TCHs being blocked.
It is the average of blocked TCHs got at all sampling points within the statistic
cycle. The TCH blocking can be caused by the channel blocking during the O&M
or caused by RSL link disconnection. It shows the situation of TCHs in a cell
being unavailable within the statistic cycle.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of blocked TCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of blocked TCHs
within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the average number of the TCHs in a cell being
idle. It is the average of idle TCHs got at all sampling points within the statistic
cycle. An idle TCH refers to a TCH that is in normal state and has not been
seized. It shows the situation of TCH seizure in a cell within the period.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of idle TCHs every five seconds.
The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is divided with
the times of sampling to get the average number of idle TCHs within the
measurement cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the average number of the TCHs in a cell being
in OOS state. It is the average of OOS TCHs got at all sampling points within the
statistic cycle. The status of OOS means the channel is unavailable, including
channel blocked due to O&M, site status changed from installed to not installed
and BTS or TRX failure. It shows the situation of unavailable TCHs in a cell within
the statistic cycle.
z Measurement point: System checks the number of OOS TCHs every five
seconds. The accumulated value from the data got at the sampling points is
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divided with the times of sampling to get the average number of OOS TCHs
within the measurement cycle.
z Formula: none
z Description: This item indicates the attempted TCH seizures, excluding the ones
for handover and including the ones for calls and for very early TCH assignment.
See Attempted TCH seizures for call and Attempted TCH seizures for very early
assignment.
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Attempted TCH seizures for call + Attempted TCH seizures for very
early assignment
z Description: This item indicates all attempted TCH seizures, excluding the ones
for intracell handover. See Attempted TCH seizures for call, Attempted TCH
seizures for very early assignment, Attempted TCH seizures for intraBSC
incoming cell handover and Attempted TCH seizures for interBSC incoming cell
handover
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Attempted TCH seizures for call + Attempted TCH seizures for very
early assignment + Attempted TCH seizures for intraBSC incoming cell
handover + Attempted TCH seizures for interBSC incoming cell handover
z Description: This item indicates the TCH seizure failures for calls and for very
early TCH assignment, excluding the ones for handover. See TCH seizure
failures for call and TCH seizure failures for very early assignment.
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: TCH seizures failures for call + TCH seizures failures for very early
assignment
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z Description: This item indicates all TCH seizure failures, excluding the ones for
intracell handover. See TCH seizure failures for call, TCH seizure failures for
very early assignment, TCH seizure failures for intraBSC incoming cell
handover(no radio resource) and TCH seizure failures for interBSC incoming cell
handover(no radio resource).
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: TCH seizure failures for call + TCH seizure failures for very early
assignment + TCH seizure failures for intra BSC incoming cell handover (no
radio resource) + TCH seizure failures for inter BSC incoming cell handover (no
radio resource)
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z Description: This item indicates average duration of MS seizing TCH after which
a TCH call drop occurs. The duration of MS seizing TCH is calculated by
multiplying the number of MR reported by MS via TCH with the report period
(0.48 seconds). See Sum of TCH measurement reports in the cell (excluding
very early assignment) and TCH call drop.
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Total number of TCH measurement reports (excluding very early
assignment) % 0.48 / TCH call drops
z Description: This item indicates the percentage of call drops due to radio link
disconnection when seized by MS caused by air interface causes accounting all
successful TCH seizures. See TCH lost radio connections (connection failure),
TCH lost radio connections (error indication) and Successful TCH seizures (all).
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: (times of radio link disconnection when TCH seized (connection failure)
+ times of radio link disconnection when TCH seized (error indication)) /
successful TCH seizures (all)
z Description: This item indicates the percentage of TCH call drops accounting all
successful TCH seizures. See TCH call drop, Successful TCH seizures (all).
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: TCH call drops / successful TCH seizures (all)
XCVI. TCH traffic volume of 1800 cell (excluding very early assignment)
(ERL))
z Description: This item indicates the ratio of duration of MS (in 1800 cell) seizing
TCH to statistic cycle. The duration of MS seizing TCH is calculated by
multiplying the number of MR reported by MS via TCH with the report period
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(0.48 seconds). See Sum of TCH measurement reports in 1800 cell (excluding
very early assignment).
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Total number of TCH measurement reports in 1800 cell (excluding very
early assignment) % 0.48 / statistic cycle (second)
XCVII. TCH blocking rate (meeting a TCH blocked state on attempted TCH
seizures)(%)
z Description: This item indicates the percentage of meeting a TCH blocked state
on attempted TCH seizures in attempted TCH seizures (all). See Attempted TCH
seizures meeting a TCH blocked state and Attempted TCH seizures (all).
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Attempted TCH seizures meeting a TCH blocked state / Attempted
TCH seizures (all)
z Description: in the case an MS under the BSC is called for packet service, SGSN
sends a PAGING REQUEST message to PCU to page this MS. PCU processes
this message and then sends the PACKET PAGING message to the BSC.
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z Description: when detecting the overload of PCH seized by packet service (See
GPRS Related Measurement Function for packet logical channel combination
relation), BTS reports the Packet CCCH Load Indication message to the BSC.
The BSC forwards this message to PCU and PCU initiates packet paging flow
control procedure.
z Measurement point: BSC measures this item upon reception of the Packet
CCCH Load Indication message from BTS.
z Formula: none
z Description: in the case an MS under the BSC is called for circuit service, the
BSC sends the PAGING COMMAND message to the corresponding cell
according to the cell identification discriminator after receiving the circuit
PAGING message from MSC or PCU. This item is used to measure the paging
times at Abis. See GSM 0858 and 0408 protocol.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when the BSC sends the PAGING
REQUEST message to the corresponding cell.
z Formula: none
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item and sends a OVERLOAD message to MSC simultaneously. See GSM 0858
protocol.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when BSC receives the CCCH LOAD
INDICATION message from the BTS with the cause value carried in the
message being PCH overload.
z Formula: none
Note:
For a channel request, if second allocation takes places, this item shall only be measured once.
Note:
This statistic item is measured on all the occasions allowed in the service request message of
ESTABLISH INDICATION. The following items are measured as per the requested service type in the
service request message. All the measurement points are the same.
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MS BSS M SC
Description: This item measures the number of successful immediate assignments for
MOC (dual-band MS). For description of the classmark change procedure, please refer
to Successful immediate assignments for location update (dual-band MS)".
z Measurement point: B1 and B2 in Figure 3-49 indicate the measurement point.
This item is measured when BSC receives a CLASSMARK CHANGE message
from MS and finds that the initial access cause is "MOC".
z Formula: none.
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z Description: when detecting CCCH type of RACH overload, BTS reports to BSC,
then BSC measures this item and implements the internal flow control if BSC
support that.
z Measurement point: this item is measured when BSC receives the CCCH LOAD
INDICATION message from the BTS with the cause value carried in the
message being RACH overload.
z Formula: none
z Description: upon reception of the CHANNEL REQUEST message from the MS,
if there is no available channel, the BSC sends the IMMEDIATE ASSIGNMENT
REJECT message to the MS indicating the immediate assignment procedure
fails.
z Measurement point: upon reception of the CHANNEL REQUEST message from
the MS, if there is no available channel, the BSC sends the IMMEDIATE
ASSIGNMENT REJECT message to the MS. In this case, this item is measured.
z Formula: none
z This is an analytic item that describes the relation between PCH overloads and
paging at Abis interface. Both circuit service and packet service are included in
this item.
z Measurement point: Analytic item. See Circuit paging PCH overloads of ABIS
interface, Packet paging PCH overloads of ABIS interface, Circuit paging
commands to BTS, and Packet paging commands to BTS.
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z Formula: (Circuit paging PCH overloads of ABIS interface + Packet paging PCH
overloads of ABIS interface ) / (Circuit paging commands to BTS + Packet
paging commands to BTS)
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z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell after handover
algorithm decision. This item measures the times of the current cell, as the target
cell of internal intercell handover, receiving the Intercell Handover Request
message. It indicates the frequency of the intraBSC handover from other cells to
the current cell. Together with Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers
and Unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers, this item shows the
performance of this type of handover. Related items: Attempted incoming
interBSC inter cell handovers and Attempted outgoing internal inter cell
handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the
target cell (current cell) receives an Intercell Handover Request message from
the source cell. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell
sends Intercell Handover Response to the source cell after channel activation to
indicate that the channel preparation is complete. This message contains the
HANDOVER COMMAND message to be sent to MS. This item measures the
times of the current cell, as the target cell of internal intercell handover, sending
Intercell Handover Response. Together with Attempted incoming internal inter
cell handovers, this item shows the situation of handover failure due to
abnormality during the procedure of channel preparation in the target cell.
Together with Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers, this item shows
the situation of handover failure due to radio interface abnormal. Related items:
Outgoing internal inter cell handovers and Inter BSC incoming cell handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the
target cell (current cell) sends Intercell Handover Response to the source cell.
This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
IV. Attempted incoming internal inter cell handovers (from 900 cell)
z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell after handover
algorithm decision. This item measures the times of current cell, as the target cell
of internal intercell handover, receiving Intercell Handover Request from the
source cell (GSM900). It indicates the frequency of the intraBSC handover from
other cells (GSM900) to the current cell. Together with Successful incoming
internal inter cell handovers (from 900 cell), this item shows the performance of
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this type of handover. Related items: Attempted incoming internal inter cell
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell after handover
algorithm decision. This item measures the times of current cell, as the target cell
of internal intercell handover, receiving Intercell Handover Request from the
source cell (GSM1800). It indicates the frequency of the intraBSC handover from
other cells (GSM1800) to the current cell. Together with Successful incoming
internal inter cell handovers (from 1800 cell), this item shows the performance of
this type of handover. Related items: Attempted incoming internal inter cell
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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Note:
In intraBSC handover, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in different BMs of the
same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell because system can’t get the using situation of
channels in other BM’s cell) has higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If all adjacent cells of the
source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell which is the first one in the
handover candidate list, even if it is congested so as to carry out the measurement of this item.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends an
Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell. This item is measured if
the source cell and the target cell are different in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Formula: none.
A1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
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HANDOVER REQUIRED
A1 HANDOVER REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
B1 , C1, D1, E1, F1
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER ACCESS
HANDOVER DETECT
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER COMPLETE
CLEAR COMMAND
CLEAR COMPLETE
IX. Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers (to 900 cell)
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Note:
1) In intraBSC handover, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in different BMs of
the same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell because system can’t get the using
situation of channels in other BM’s cell) has higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If all adjacent
cells of the source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell which is the first one
in the handover candidate list, even if it is congested so as to carry out the measurement of this item.
2) Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell (current
cell) sends Intercell Handover Request to the target cell (GSM900 cell). This item
is measured if the source cell and the target cell are different ones in this case.
z Formula: none.
Note:
1). In intraBSC handover, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in different BMs of
the same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell because system can’t get the using
situation of channels in other BM’s cell) has higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If all adjacent
cells of the source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell which is the first one
in the handover candidate list, even if it is congested so as to carry out the measurement of this item.
2). Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell (current
cell) sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell (GSM1800
cell). This item is measured if the source cell and the target cell are different.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC finishes
allocating the new channel and generates the message HANDOVER
COMMAND, which is sent by MSC to the source BSC. After receiving this
message, the source BSC sends it to MS. This item measures the times of the
current cell sending the HANDOVER COMMAND message in the handovers
from the current cell to the GSM900 cells. Together with Successful outgoing
interBSC inter cell handovers (to 900 cell), this item shows the situation of
handover failure due to radio interface abnormal. Related items: Inter BSC
outgoing cell handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC finishes
allocating the new channel and generates the message HANDOVER
COMMAND, which is sent by MSC to the source BSC. After receiving this
message, the source BSC sends it to MS. This item measures the times of the
current cell sending the HANDOVER COMMAND message in the handovers
from the current cell to the GSM1800 cells. Together with Successful outgoing
interBSC inter cell handovers (to 1800 cell), this item shows the situation of
handover failure due to radio interface abnormal. Related items: Attempted
outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
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Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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handover. The times of handover attempts for all kinds of causes can be
measured according to the causes in this message. This item measures the
times of handovers (including internal intercell handover and interBSC handover)
caused by traffic load in the current cell. This item shows the frequency of
handover caused by traffic load in the current cell. Related items: Attempted
outgoing internal inter cell handovers and Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends the
Intercell Handover Request message (internal intercell handover) or the
HANDOVER REQUIRED message (interBSC handover) due to traffic load. This
item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends the
Intercell Handover Request message (internal intercell handover) or the
HANDOVER REQUIRED message (interBSC handover) due to Response to
MSC invocation. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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strength ranks and receiving quality ranks, this item shows the handover
environment of the current cell.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell (current
cell) sends an Intercell Handover Request message (internal intracell handover,
internal intercell handover) or the HANDOVER REQUIRED message (interBSC
handover) and the uplink receiving strength rank is 1 (-99 ~ -95 dBm).
z Formula: none.
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z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends an
Intercell Handover Request message (BSC internal intra cell, BSC internal inter
cell handovers) or the HANDOVER REQUIRED message (interBSC handovers)
and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0 (BER < 0.2%).
z Formula: none.
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that triggered the handover) contained in this message. This item measures the
times of uplink receiving quality rank being 3 (BER: 0.8 ~ 1.6%) when the current
cell initiates handover (including BSC internal intra cell, BSC internal inter cell
and interBSC handovers). Together with times of other receiving strength ranks
and receiving quality ranks, this item shows the handover environment of the
current cell.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell sends an
Intercell Handover Request message (BSC internal intra cell, BSC internal inter
cell handovers) or the HANDOVER REQUIRED message (interBSC handovers)
and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3 (BER: 0.8 ~ 1.6%).
z Formula: none.
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z Formula: none.
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Note:
The sum of receiving strengths at handovers is the BSC internal statistic meaning of average receiving
strength item at initiating handover. The average value is obtained after the calculation following the
formula.
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The sum of receiving quality at handovers is the BSC internal statistic meaning of average receiving
quality item at initiating handover. The average value is obtained after the calculation following the
formula.
z Description: Internal intercell handovers can be classified into two types by the
handover cause: directed retry, non-directed retry (e.g. signal quality, signal
strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response to MSC
invocation, and O&M intervention). This item measures the times of successful
handovers. This item, together with Attempted incoming internal inter cell
handovers, helps the user know the performance of internal intercell handovers.
Related items: Successful incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, Successful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers. Successful intracell handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) Measured when the target cell (current cell) sends ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE to MSC after the MS has been successfully handed over to the
target cell in the internal intercell handover (handover cause: directed retry),
as shown in Figure 3-52 A1.
2) Measured when the target cell (current cell) sends a HANDOVER
PERFORMED message to MSC after the MS has been successfully
handed over to the target cell in the internal intercell handover (handover
cause: non-directed retry, e.g. signal quality, signal strength, TA, traffic load,
rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response to MSC invocation, and O&M
intervention), as shown in Figure 3-53 B1.
z Formula: none.
ASSIGNMENT REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMPLETE
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE
A1, B1, C1, D1, E1
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.HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
A1, B1 , C1, D1, E1, F1
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CHANNEL ACT
.HANDOVER DETECTION
HANDOVER COMPLETE
A1, B1, C1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
XLIII. Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers (from 900 cell)
z Description: Internal intercell handovers can be classified into two types by the
handover cause: directed retry, non-directed retry (e.g. signal quality, signal
strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response to MSC
invocation, and O&M intervention). This item measures the times of MS being
handed over successfully from other GSM 900 cell to the current cell in the same
BSC. This item, together with Attempted incoming internal inter cell handovers
(from 900 cell), helps the user know the performance of internal intercell
handover. Related items: Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point:
1) Measured when the target cell (current cell) sends ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE to MSC after the MS has been successfully handed over from
the GSM900 cell to the target cell in the internal intercell handover
(handover cause: directed retry), as shown in Figure 3-52 B1.
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XLIV. Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers (from 1800 cell)
z Description: Internal intercell handovers can be classified into two types by the
handover cause: directed retry, non-directed retry (e.g. signal quality, signal
strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response to MSC
invocation, and O&M intervention). This item measures the times of MS being
handed over successfully from other GSM 1800 cell to the current cell in the
same BSC. This item, together with Attempted incoming internal inter cell
handovers (from 1800 cell), helps the user know the performance of internal
intercell handover. Related items: Successful incoming internal inter cell
handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point:
1) Measured when the target cell (current cell) sends ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE to MSC after the MS has been successfully handed over from
the GSM1800 cell to the target cell in the internal intercell handover
(handover cause: directed retry), as shown in Figure 3-52 C1.
2) Measured when the target cell (current cell) sends a HANDOVER
PERFORMED message to MSC after the MS has been successfully
handed over from the GSM1800 cell to the target cell in the internal intercell
handover (handover cause: non-directed retry, e.g. signal quality, signal
strength, TA, traffic load, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell, Response to MSC
invocation, and O&M intervention), as shown in Figure 3-53 D1.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After MS is handed over to
the target cell, the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to the source cell to
indicate that the handover succeeded. On reception of this message, the source
cell clears the original resources. This item measures the times of the current cell,
as the source cell, receiving Inter Clear Request from the target cell. Together
with Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers, this item shows the
performance of internal intercell handover. Related items: Successful incoming
internal inter cell handovers, Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the
source cell (current cell) receives Inter Clear Request (cause: internal intercell
handover succeeded) from the target cell. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After MS successfully accessed the
target cell, the source cell receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause:
handover success) from MSC and begins to clear the previous resources. This
handover successfully ends here. Together with Attempted outgoing interBSC
inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers, this
item shows the performance of interBSC handover. Related items: Successful
intracell handovers, Successful incoming interBSC inter cell handovers,
Successful outgoing internal inter cell handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell
(current cell) receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover
success) from MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-55
A1.
z Formula: none.
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HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
HANDOVER REQ ACK
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER DETECT
HANDOVER COMPLETE
CLEAR COMMAND
A1, B1, C1, D1, E1
CLEAR COMPLETE
XLVII. Successful outgoing internal inter cell handovers (to 900 cell)
z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
(current cell) sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After MS is
handed over to the target cell, the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to the
source cell to clear the previous resources. This item measures the times of the
current cell, as the source cell, receiving Inter Clear Request from the target
GSM900 cell. Together with Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers (to
900 cell), this item shows the performance of internal intercell handover. Related
items: Successful outgoing internal inter cell handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
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XLVIII. Successful outgoing internal inter cell handovers (to 1800 cell)
z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
(current cell) sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After MS is
handed over to the target cell, the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to the
source cell to clear the previous resources. This item measures the times of the
current cell, as the source cell, receiving Inter Clear Request from the target
GSM1800 cell. Together with Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers
(to 1800 cell), this item shows the performance of internal intercell handover.
Related items: Successful outgoing internal inter cell handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
XLIX. Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers (to 900 cell)
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully accessed the
target cell, MSC sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover success) to
source cell to clear the previous resources. This handover successfully ends
here. This item measures the times of successful interBSC handovers from the
current cell to other GSM900 cells in other BSC. Related items: Successful
outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
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Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover from the source
cell (current cell) to a GSM900 cell, the source cell receives the CLEAR
COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-55 B1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current
cell) sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. After successfully
accessed the target cell, MSC sends CLEAR COMMAND (cause: handover
success) to source cell to clear the previous resources. This handover
successfully ends here. This item measures the times of successful interBSC
handovers from the current cell to other GSM1800 cells in other BSC. Related
items: Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
Note:
Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover from the source
cell (current cell) to a GSM1800 cell, the source cell receives the CLEAR
COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-55 C1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the target cell receives
the Intercell Handover Request message from the source cell. And then, it
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allocates and activates channels and waits for the access of MS to the target
channel. If the access of MS is successful, the target cell will send a HANDOVER
PERFORMED message to MSC to indicate that this handover is successful. If
abnormality occurs during this process, then this handover is a failure. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers to the
current cell. Together withAttempted incoming internal inter cell handovers,
Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers, this item shows the
performance of incoming internal inter cell handover. Related items:
Unsuccessful intracell handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell
handovers, Unsuccessful incoming interBSC inter cell handovers.
Note:
The following are the causes of unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handover:
1) The original channel becomes invalid or connection disconnects due to abnormality of radio resource
and terrestrial resource;
2) MS fails to access the destination channel due to poor radio environment or incorrect handover
parameters;
3) Handover is interrupted and the original call is cleared when error has been detected during BSS
internal processing;
4) BSS is informed to clear the call when MSC detects error.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives Inter Clear Request from the source cell. This item is
measured in this case. The source cell sends Inter Clear Request to the
target cell on reception of the CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION
message, the ERROR INDICATION message, the CLEAR COMMAND
message or at the expiry of the timer waiting for Inter Clear Request.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-56 A1, A2 and A3.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200
expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error (0x07)). This item is measured in
this case, as shown in Figure 3-56 A5, A6 and A7.
4) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, abnormality (no
available channel) occurs when the target cell (current cell) is allocating
new channels. This item is measured in this case, and at the same time,
Intercell Handover Reject is sent to the source cell.
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5) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) fails to send the CHANNEL ACTIVATION message. This item is
measured in this case, and at the same time, Intercell Handover Reject is
sent to the source cell.
6) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
receives the CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE
message. This item is measured in this case, and at the same time, Intercell
Handover Reject is sent to the source cell, as shown in Figure 3-56 A4.
7) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
receives Clear For Handover Failure from the source cell after successful
channel activation. This happens when MS fails to access the target cell
and returns to the source cell, and then the source cell notifies the target cell
to clear the related resources after receiving the HANDOVER FAILURE
message from MS.
8) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
waiting for CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE times out. This item
is measured in this case, and at the same time, Intercell Handover Reject is
sent to the source cell.
9) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
waiting for HANDOVER DETECTION times out again after resending
Intercell Handover Response on timeout. This item is measured in this case,
and then the related resources are released.
10) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
waiting for HANDOVER COMPLETE times out. This item is measured in
this case, and at the same time, Inter Clear Request is sent to the source
cell.
z Formula: none.
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.HANDOVER COMMAND
Old Channel
ERROR IND
A6 , B5
CONN FAIL IND
A1 , B1
HANDOVER DETECTIOIN
New Channel
ERROR IND
A3 , B3
HANDOVER COMPLETE
New Channel
HANDOVER PERFORMED
LII. Unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers (no radio resource
available)
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the target cell receives
the Intercell Handover Request message from the source cell. And then, it starts
to allocate channels. If the channel allocation fails here, this handover will fail
due to no channel available in the target cell. This item measures the times of
unsuccessful internal intercell handovers to the current cell due to no radio
resource available. Together with Unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell
handovers, this item shows the situation of unsuccessful handover due to
channel allocation.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover,
abnormality (no available channel) occurs when the target cell (current cell) is
allocating new channels. This item is measured in this case, and at the same
time, Intercell Handover Reject is sent to the source cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the target cell receives
the Intercell Handover Request message from the source cell. And then, it
allocates and activates channels and waits for the access of MS to the target
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channel. If the access of MS is successful, the target cell will send a HANDOVER
PERFORMED message to MSC to indicate that this handover is successful. If
abnormality occurs during this process, then this handover is a failure. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers to the
current cell due to other causes (e.g. timer timeout, radio interface abnormal).
Together with Unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers, this item
shows the situation of unsuccessful handover due to other causes.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives Inter Clear Request from the source cell. This item is
measured in this case. The source cell sends Inter Clear Request to the
target cell on reception of the CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION
message, the ERROR INDICATION message, the CLEAR COMMAND
message or at the expiry of the timer waiting for the Inter Clear Request
message.
2) Measured when the source cell (current cell) receives CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION from BTS during the procedure of internal intercell
handover, as shown in Figure 3-56 B1, B2 and B3.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200
expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error (0x07)). This item is measured in
this case, as shown in Figure 3-56 B4, B5 and B6.
4) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) fails to send the CHANNEL ACTIVATION message. This item is
measured in this case, and at the same time, Intercell Handover Reject is
sent to the source cell.
5) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives Clear For Handover Failure from the source cell after
successful channel activation. This happens when MS fails to access the
target cell and returns to the source cell, and then the source cell notifies the
target cell to clear the related resources after receiving the HANDOVER
FAILURE message from MS.
6) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
receives the CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE
message. This item is measured in this case, and at the same time, Intercell
Handover Reject is sent to the source cell.
7) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
waiting for CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE times out. This item
is measured in this case, and at the same time, Intercell Handover Reject is
sent to the source cell.
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8) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
waiting for HANDOVER DETECTION times out again after resending
Intercell Handover Response on timeout. This item is measured in this case,
and then the related resources are released.
9) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target (current) cell
waiting for HANDOVER COMPLETE times out. This item is measured in
this case, and at the same time, the Inter Clear Request message is sent to
the source cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the source cell enters
the state of waiting for Intercell Handover Response. The target cell allocates
and activates channels, and then sends Intercell Handover Response to notify
the source cell. The source cell sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to
MS, and then enters the states of waiting for the Inter Clear Request message.
After MS has successfully access the new channel, the target cell sends Inter
Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the original resource. This
handover is a successful one. The abnormalities occur during this period will
result in the failure of outgoing internal inter cell handovers. This item measures
the times of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers to the current cell.
Together with Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Successful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, this item shows the performance of
internal intercell handover. Related items: Unsuccessful intracell handovers,
Unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing
interBSC inter cell handovers.
Note:
The following are the causes of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handover:
1) The original channel becomes invalid or connection disconnects due to abnormality of radio resource
and terrestrial resource;
2) MS fails to access the destination channel due to poor radio environment or incorrect handover
parameters;
3) Handover is interrupted and the original call is cleared when error has been detected during BSS
internal processing;
4) BSS is informed to clear the call when MSC detects error.
z Measurement point:
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1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 A1 and A2.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, MS fails to access the
target cell and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the source cell
receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message from MS. This item is
measured in this case, and at the same time, Clear For Handover Failure is
sent to the target cell, as shown in Figure 3-57 A3.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives the ERROR INDICATIONmessage (cause: timer T200
expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicated DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error" (0x07)) from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 A4 and A5.
4) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives the CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 A6 and A7.
5) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, when AM/CM net-drive
fails or the timer waiting for HANDOVER COMPLETE times out, the target
cell sends Inter Clear Request to the source cell. This item is measured
when the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
6) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell sends
Intercell Handover Reject to the source cell when it fails to prepare or
activate the channels (e.g. channel allocation failure, CHANNEL
ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE received, expiry of the timer
waiting for CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE). This item is
measured when the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
7) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, when the source cell
(current cell) waiting for Inter Clear Request times out, it sends Inter Clear
Request to the target cell. This item is measured in this case.
8) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell waiting
for Intercell Handover Response times out again after resending Intercell
Handover Request. This item is measured in this case, and then the related
resources will be released.
z Formula: none.
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incoming internal inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers.
Note:
The causes of incoming BSC handover can be:
1) Equipment failure;
2) Resource congestion or resource unavailable;
3) Message content invalid;
4) Timers time out;
5) Error have been detected during BSS internal processing, e.g. storing a message in buffer failed,
decoding failed;
6) MSC notifies BSC to clear resources.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
processes HANDOVER REQUEST. This item is measured if the following
abnormalities occur, and in this case, the target cell will send a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to MSC: service type is speech or data but no CIC
contained or the contained CIC does not belong to the target BSC.
2) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
obtains the specified CIC contained in the HANDOVER REQUEST
message. This item is measured when the following abnormalities occur,
and in this case, the target cell will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message
to MSC: the state of the specified CIC is busy or abnormal, dismatching
between circuit pool and channel rate type or speech version.
3) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
sends a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC for AM/CM net-drive fails.
This item is measured in this case.
4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell) will
check the incoming BSC handover conditions. This item is measured when
abnormalities are detected, and the target cell will at the same time send
HANDOVER FAILURE to MSC. The abnormalities include: Service type is
data but the channel rate type is unknown, requesting for channel failed,
ciphering algorithm is not supported.
5) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
fails to send the CHANNEL ACTIVATION message. This item is measured
in this case, and at the same time, the target cell sends a HANDOVER
FAILURE message to MSC.
6) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
receives the CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE
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message. This item is measured in this case, and at the same time, the
target cell will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC, as shown in
Figure 3-58 A1.
7) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
receives CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS after receiving
HANDOVER DETECTION. This item is measured in this case, and at the
same time, the target cell will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-58 A2.
8) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
receives HANDOVER DETECTION or HANDOVER COMPLETE. This item
is measured when the decoding of these messages failed, and in this case,
the target cell will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
9) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
sends a HANDOVER COMPLETE message to MSC. This item is measured
when the target cell fails to send this message, and in this case, it will send
a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
10) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
starts timer waiting for CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE. This
item is measured when this timer times out, and in this case, the target cell
will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
11) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
starts timer Tqho (maximum allowed queuing time for handover). This item
is measured when the timer times out, and in this case, the target cell will
send a HANDOVER FAILURE message to MSC.
12) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
starts timer waiting for the HANDOVER DETECTION message or timer
waiting for the HANDOVER COMPLETE message. This item is measured
when these timers time out, and in this case, the target cell will send a
CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC.
13) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-58 A3~A5.
z Formula: none.
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HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
CHAN ACT
CLEAR COMMAND
A3
CHAN ACT NACK
A1
CHAN ACT ACK
HANDOVER REQ ACK
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMMAND
Old Channel
CLEAR COMMAND
HANDOVER DETECTION A4
New Channel CLEAR COMMAND
A5
CONN FAIL IND
A2
New Channel HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER COMPLETE
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER REQUIRED message to MSC to initiate a handover. After MS has
been successfully handed over to the target cell, the source cell which receives
the CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC, which means the handover has
been successfully completed. If abnormality occurs during this period, the
interBSC handover will be an unsuccessful one. This item measures the times of
interBSC handover failures when the current cell is the source cell, i.e. interBSC
outgoing handover failures. Together with, Attempted outgoing interBSC inter
cell handovers, Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers, this item
shows the performance of interBSC handover. Related items: Unsuccessful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful incoming interBSC inter cell
handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with successful reversion,
Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with unsuccessful reversion.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of interBSC handover, MS fails to access the target
cell and returns to the source cell (current cell). The source cell receives the
HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure, reversion
to old channel) from MS. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-59 A1.
2) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-59 A2 and A3.
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3) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200 expired
(N200+1) times" (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error" (0x07)) from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-59 A4 and A5.
4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: not handover success)
from MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-59 A6
and A7.
5) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives HANDOVER REQUIRED REJECT from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-59 A8.
6) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the timer T7 (waiting for
HANDOVER COMMAND) expired after the source cell (current cell) had
resent HANDOVER REQUIRED for twice due to this timer expiry. This item
is measured in this case.
7) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the timer T8 (waiting for the
CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC)
expired. This item is measured in this case.
HANDOVER FAILURE
A1 CLEAR COMMAND
A7
CONN FAIL IND
A3
ERROR INDICATION
A5
CLEAR COMMAND
CLEAR COMPLETE
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z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, and then enters the states of waiting
for the Inter Clear Request message. After the access of MS to the new channel,
the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the
previous resources. This marks a successful internal intercell handover. If MS
fails to access the target cell due to channel invalid (the mode or the type of the
allocated channel not in line with what MS requests for), then this outgoing
internal inter cell handover is a failure in the current cell. This item measures the
times of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers due to channel
invalid when the current cell is the source cell. Together with Unsuccessful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, this item shows the situation of
unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers due to channel invalid when
the current cell is the source cell.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, MS fails
to access the target cell and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the
source cell receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Abnormal
release, channel unacceptable (0x02) or Channel mode unacceptable (0x09))
from MS. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 B1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, and then enters the state of waiting
for the Inter Clear Request message. After the access of MS to the new channel,
the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the
previous resources. This marks a successful internal intercell handover. If MS
fails to access the target cell due to TA invalid (the value of TA out of normal
range), then this outgoing internal inter cell handover is a failure. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers due to
timing advance out of range when the current cell is the source cell. Together
with Unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers, this item shows the
situation of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers due to timing
advance out of range when the current cell is the source cell.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, MS fails
to access the target cell and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the
source cell receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Handover
impossible, timing advance out of range (0x08)) from MS. This item is measured
in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 C1.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, and then enters the state of waiting
for the Inter Clear Request message. After the access of MS to the new channel,
the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the
previous resources. This marks a successful internal intercell handover. If MS
fails to access the target cell due to frequency not implemented (the allocated
ARFCN of frequency not supported by MS), then this outgoing internal inter cell
handover is a failure. This item measures the times of unsuccessful outgoing
internal inter cell handovers due to frequency not implemented when the current
cell is the source cell. Together with Unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell
handovers, this item shows the situation of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter
cell handovers due to frequency not implemented when the current cell is the
source cell.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, MS fails
to access the target cell and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the
source cell receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Frequency not
implemented (0x0a)) from MS. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-57 D1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, and then enters the state of waiting
for the Inter Clear Request message. After the access of MS to the new channel,
the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the
previous resources. This marks a successful internal intercell handover. If
various timers expired during the process, then this outgoing internal inter cell
handover is a failure. This item measures the times of unsuccessful outgoing
internal inter cell handovers due to timer expired when the current cell is the
source cell. Together with Unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers,
this item shows the situation of unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell
handovers due to timer expired when the current cell is the source cell.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, MS fails to access the
target cell and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the source cell
receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Abnormal release,
timer expired (0x03)) from MS. This item is measured in this case, as shown
in Figure 3-57 E1.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, when the timer waiting
for HANDOVER COMPLETE times out, the target cell sends Inter Clear
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Request to the source cell. This item is measured when the source cell
(current cell) receives this message.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) waiting for Inter Clear Request times out. This item is measured in this
case.
4) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell waiting
for Intercell Handover Response times out again after resending Intercell
Handover Request due to timeout. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After internal intercell handover is initiated, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, and then enters the state of waiting
for the Inter Clear Request message. After the access of MS to the new channel,
the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the
previous resources. This marks a successful internal intercell handover. There
are many abnormalities during the process, such as abnormal channel
preparation in the target cell, abnormal at radio link and internal processing
abnormal, which caused this handover failure. As far as, the causes except for
channel invalid, TA out of range, frequency not implemented and timer expired
are all considered as other causes. This item measures the times of
unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers due to other causes when the
current cell is the source cell. Together with Unsuccessful outgoing internal inter
cell handovers, this item shows the situation of unsuccessful outgoing internal
inter cell handovers due to other causes when the current cell is the source cell.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, MS fails to access the
target cell and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the source cell
receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: other causes,
including Abnormal release, unspecified (0x01), Preemptive release (0x05),
Call already cleared (0x41), Semantically incorrect message (0x5f), Invalid
mandatory information (0x60), Message type non - existent or not
implemented (0x61), Message type not compatible with protocol state
(0x62), Conditional IE error (0x64), No cell allocation available (0x65),
Protocol error unspecified (0x6f), etc.) from MS. This item is measured in
this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 F1.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 F2 and F3.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200
expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
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established state (0x05) or sequence error (0x07)) from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 F4 and F5.
4) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives the CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 F6 and F7.
5) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell sends
Intercell Handover Reject to the source cell when it fails to prepare or
activate the channels (e.g. channel allocation failure, CHANNEL
ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE received, expiry of timer
waiting for CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE). This item is
measured when the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
6) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, when AM/CM net-drive
fails, the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to the source cell. This item is
measured when the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell
sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. If the MS cannot access the
target cell due to poor radio environment or handover parameter incorrect, it will
send a HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure,
reversion to old channel) to the source cell via the previous channel. The source
cell then informs the target cell to clear the resources related to this handover.
The connecting between the source cell and MS remains the same. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful handover with successful reversion when
the current cell is the source cell in a handover. Related items: Unsuccessful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful internal inter cell handovers
with unsuccessful reversions, Unsuccessful intracell handovers with successful
reversions, Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with successful reversion.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the source cell (current cell),
receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure,
reversion to old channel) from MS during the procedure of internal intercell
handover, as shown in Figure 3-57 G1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of internal intercell handover, after the source
cell sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, the connection between
MS and the source cell is terminated before the connection between MS and the
target cell set up due to poor radio environment or equipment failure. When BSC
detects this situation, it will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC to clear
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the previous resources and the involved resources during handover. This
handover failed and the original service cannot be restored. This item measures
the times of unsuccessful handover with unsuccessful reversion when the
current cell is the source cell in a handover. Related items: Unsuccessful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful internal inter cell handovers
with successful reversions, Unsuccessful intracell handovers with unsuccessful
reversions, Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with unsuccessful reversion.
z Measurement:
1) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) receives
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION during the procedure of internal
intercell handover, as shown in Figure 3-57 H1.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200
expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error (0x07)) from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-57 H2.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, when AM/CM net-drive
fails, the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to the source cell. This item is
measured when the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
4) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) waiting for Inter
Clear Request times out after sending the HANDOVER COMMAND
message to MS during the procedure of internal intercell handover.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of attempted inter cell handovers in
the current cell, including incoming internal inter cell handover, incoming
interBSC inter cell handover, outgoing internal inter cell handover and outgoing
interBSC inter cell handover. Related items:Attempted incoming internal inter
cell handovers, Attempted incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, Attempted
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: Attempted incoming internal inter cell handovers+ Attempted incoming
interBSC inter cell handovers + Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers
+ Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers
z Description: This item measures the times of successful inter cell handovers in
the current cell, including incoming internal inter cell handover, incoming
interBSC inter cell handover, outgoing internal inter cell handover, outgoing
interBSC inter cell handover. Related items: Successful incoming internal inter
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z Description: This item measures the success rate of the inter cell handovers in
the current cell, including incoming internal inter cell handover, incoming
interBSC inter cell handover, outgoing interBSC inter cell handover and outgoing
interBSC inter cell handover. Related items: Successful incoming internal inter
cell handovers, Successful incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, Successful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers, Attempted incoming internal inter cell handovers, Attempted
incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, Attempted outgoing internal inter cell
handovers, Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: (Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers + Successful
incoming interBSC inter cell handovers + Successful outgoing internal inter cell
handovers + Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers) / (Attempted
incoming internal inter cell handovers+ Attempted incoming interBSC inter cell
handovers + Attempted outgoing internal inter cell handovers + Attempted
outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers)
z Description: This item measures the success rate of inter cell radio handover in
the current cell, including incoming internal inter cell handover, incoming
interBSC inter cell handover, outgoing interBSC inter cell handover and outgoing
interBSC inter cell handover. Related items: Successful incoming internal inter
cell handovers, Successful incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, Successful
outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers, Incoming internal inter cell handovers, Inter BSC incoming cell
handovers, Outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Inter BSC outgoing cell
handovers.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: (Successful incoming internal inter cell handovers + Successful
incoming interBSC inter cell handovers + Successful outgoing internal inter cell
handovers + Successful outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers) / (Incoming
internal inter cell handovers + Inter BSC incoming cell handovers + Outgoing
internal inter cell handovers + Inter BSC outgoing cell handovers).
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z Description: This item measures the success rate of dual-band inter cell
handover in the current cell, including incoming internal inter cell handover,
incoming interBSC inter cell handover, outgoing interBSC inter cell handover
and outgoing interBSC inter cell handover. Related items: Successful dual-band
intercell handovers, Attempted dual-band intercell handovers.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: Successful dual-band intercell handovers / Attempted dual-band
intercell handovers
The items of intra-cell handover measurement function are shown in Table 3-13.
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Note:
In intraBSC handover, an idle adjacent cell (if the adjacent and the source cell are in different BMs of the
same BSC, the adjacent cell will be treated as an idle cell because system can’t get the using situation of
channels in other BM’s cell) has higher priority to be selected as the target cell. If all adjacent cells of the
source cell are congested, system will still select the default adjacent cell which is the first one in the
handover candidate list, even if it is congested. If the selected adjacent cell and the source cell are the
same one, this item will be measured. But IUO handover (a special type of intracell handover from
underlaid to overlaid subscell or from overlaid to underlaid subcell of an IUO cell) is an exception. When
the target subcell is congested, handover cannot be initiated, and the measurement will not be carried
out.
z Measurement point: After handover algorithm decision, the source cell (current
cell) sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell. This item is
measured if the source cell is the same as the target cell in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: After an intracell handover has been initiated, the source cell enters
the state of waiting for Intercell Handover Response. After the target cell has
allocated channel, activated new channel, and sent Intercell Handover
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Response to inform the source cell about it. After the source cell sends Handover
Command to MS, it enters the state of waiting for the Inter Clear Request
message. After the MS has been successfully accessed the new channel, the
target cell will send Inter Clear Request to inform the source cell to release the
previous channel and this intracell handover is finished successfully. During this
period, any abnormality will cause failure of handover. This item measures the
times of the unsuccessful intracell handovers in the current cell. This item,
together with Attempted intracell handovers, Successful intracell handovers
helps the user know the performance of intracell handover in the current cell.
Related items: Unsuccessful outgoing internal inter cell handovers,
Unsuccessful incoming internal inter cell handovers, Unsuccessful outgoing
interBSC inter cell handovers.
Note:
Below are the causes of unsuccessful intracell handover:
1) Previous channel becomes invalid or connection is terminated due to abnormality of radio resource or
terrestrial resource;
2) MS fails to access the target channel due to poor radio environment or incorrect handover parameter;
3) Handover is interrupted and original call is cleared because errors have been detected during BSS
internal processing;
4) BSS is informed to clear the call when MSC detects error.
z Measurement point:
1) Measured when the source cell (current cell) receives CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION during the procedure of intracell handover, as
shown in Figure 3-60 A1 and A2.
2) During the procedure of intracell handover, MS fails to access the target cell,
then returns to the source cell (current cell) and sends HANDOVER
FAILURE to source cell. This item is measured when the source cell
receives this message, and at the same time, a Clear For Handover Failure
message is sent to the target cell, as shown in Figure 3-60 A3.
3) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200 expired
(N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error (0x07)) from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-60 A4 and A5.
4) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message from MSC. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-60 A6 and A7.
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5) During the procedure of intracell handover, after the target cell receives
HANDOVER DETECT, it will send Inter Clear Request to the source cell for
AM/CM net-drive fails or the timer waiting for HANDOVER COMPLETE
times out. This item is measured when the source cell receives (current cell)
this message.
6) During the procedure of intracell handover, the target cell sends Intercell
Handover Reject to the source cell when it fails to prepare or activate the
channels (e.g. channel allocation failure, CHANNEL ACTIVATION
NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE received, expiry of timer waiting for
CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE). This item is measured when
the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
7) During the procedure of intracell handover, when the source cell (current
cell) waiting for Inter Clear Request times out, it sends Inter Clear Request
to the target cell. This item is measured in this case.
8) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell (current cell)
waiting for Intercell Handover Response times out again after resending
Intercell Handover Request due to timeout. This item is measured in this
case, and the related resources will be released at the same time.
z Formula: none.
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the target cell sends Inter Clear Request to notify the source cell to clear the
previous resources. This marks a successful internal intracell handover. If
various timers expired during the process, then this intracell handover is a failure.
This item measures the times of unsuccessful intracell handovers due to timer
expired in the current cell. Together with Unsuccessful intracell handovers, this
item shows the situation of unsuccessful intracell handover caused by timer
expired.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of intracell handover, MS fails to access the target cell
and returns to the source cell (current cell), and the source cell receives the
HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Abnormal release, timer expired
(0x03)) from MS. This item is measured in this case, as shown in
Figure 3-60 D1.
2) During the procedure of intracell handover, after the target cell receives
HANDOVER DETECT, it will send Inter Clear Request to the source cell for
the timer waiting for HANDOVER COMPLETE times out. This item is
measured when the source cell (current cell) receives this message.
3) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell (current cell)
waiting for Inter Clear Request times out. This item is measured in this case.
4) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell waiting for
Intercell Handover Response times out again after resending Intercell
Handover Request due to timeout. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell sends a
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS. If the MS cannot access the target
cell due to poor radio environment or handover parameter incorrect, it will send a
HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure, reversion to old
channel) to the source cell via the previous channel. On reception of this
message, the source cell notifies the target cell to clear the resources related to
this handover. The connecting between the source cell and MS remains the
same. This item measures the times of unsuccessful intracell handover with
successful reversion in the current cell. Related items: Unsuccessful intracell
handovers, Unsuccessful intracell handovers with unsuccessful reversions,
Unsuccessful internal inter cell handovers with successful reversions,
Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with successful reversion.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the source cell (current cell)
receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure,
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z Description: During the procedure of intracell handover, after the source BSC
sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, the connection between MS
and the source cell is terminated before the connection between MS and the
target cell due to poor radio environment or equipment failure. When BSC
detects this situation, it will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC to
request for clearing the previous resources and the resources during handover.
This handover is failed and the original service cannot be restored. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful handover with unsuccessful reversion in the
current cell. Related items: Unsuccessful intracell handovers, Unsuccessful
intracell handovers with successful reversions, Unsuccessful internal inter cell
handovers with unsuccessful reversions, Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers
with unsuccessful reversion.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) receives
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS after sending the
HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS during the procedure of intracell
handover, as shown in Figure 3-60 G1.
2) During the procedure of intracell handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200 expired
(N200 + 1) times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame
established state (0x05) or sequence error (0x07)) from BTS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-60 G 2.
3) During the procedure of intracell handover, after the target cell receives
HANDOVER DETECT, it will send Inter Clear Request to the source cell for
AM/CM net-drive fails or the timer waiting for HANDOVER COMPLETE
times out. This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) receives
this message.
4) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) waiting for the
Inter Clear Request message (cause: handover success) times out after
sending the HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS during the procedure
of intracell handover.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: MS shall report a MR to the network every 480ms after it seizes TCH.
This item reflects the number of original MRs received from MS on all the TCHs
(speech/data) of a 1800 cell in BSC, and is irrelated to the state of the MR
pre-processing switch. This item is used to calculate the traffic volume on TCH
which serves as a speech/data channel.
z Measurement point: This item shall be measured when BSC receives a MR
which is reported by BTS on TCH, and the TCH serves as a speech/data channel
instead of signaling channel.
z Formula: none.
II. Sum of TCH measurement reports in the cell (excluding very early
assignment)
z Description: MS shall report a MR to the network every 480ms after it seizes TCH.
This item reflects the number of original MRs received from MS on all the TCHs
(speech/data) of a cell (900 cell or 1800 cell) in BSC, and is irrelated to the state
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of the MR pre-processing switch. This item is used to calculate the traffic volume
on TCH which serves as a speech/data channel.
z Measurement point: This item shall be measured when BSC receives a MR
which is reported by BTS on TCH, and the TCH serves as a speech/data channel
instead of signaling channel.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item reflects the number of TRXs installed in a cell in BSC. If
the state of a cell is "Not installed", the measurement result of this item is "0".
z Measurement point: This item is measured at the end of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item reflects the number of available TRXs in a cell in BSC.
Here, "available" means that the state of TRX is "Enabled" and RSL state is
"Normal".
z Measurement point: This item is measured at the end of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: MS shall report a MR to the network every 480ms after it seizes TCH.
This item reflects the number of original MRs received from MS on all the TCHs
(signaling) of a cell (900 cell or 1800 cell) in BSC, and is irrelated to the state of
the MR pre-processing switch. This item is used to calculate the traffic volume on
TCH which serves as a signaling channel.
z Measurement point: This item shall be measured when BSC receives a MR
which is reported by BTS on TCH, and the TCH serves as a signaling channel,
instead of speech/data channel.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: MS shall report a MR to the network every 480ms after it seizes TCH.
This item reflects the number of original MRs received from MS on all the TCHs
(signaling) of a 1800 cell in BSC, and is irrelated to the state of the MR
pre-processing switch. This item is used to calculate the traffic volume on TCH
which serves as a signaling channel.
z Measurement point: This item shall be measured when BSC receives a MR
which is reported by BTS on TCH, and the TCH serves as a signaling channel
instead of speech/data channel.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Here, "unusable" means that the operational state of the current
primary BCCH of a cell is "Disabled", or the RSL of the TRX where the current
primary BCCH of a cell is located is broken down. So long as either of the two
conditions is satisfied, the cell shall be regarded as "unusable". This item reflects
the out-of-service duration of a cell resulted from various causes.
z Measurement point: The system checks cell state every 5s. This item is
measured when the system detects that a cell has exited "Service" state. There
may exist a +5s/-5s deviation.
z Formula: none.
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includes intraBSC handover and interBSC handover. This item measures the
times of the current cell taking place dual-band intercell handovers. If the current
cell is a GSM 900 cell, the item measures the handovers which are from other
GSM 1800 cells to the current cell or from the current cell to other GSM1800 cells.
If the current cell is a GSM 1800 cell, the item measures the handovers which are
from other GSM900 cells to the current cell or from the current cell to other
GSM900 cells. This item shows the frequency of the dual-band intercell
handovers taking place in the current cell. Together with Successful dual-band
intercell handovers, this item shows the performance of this type of handover.
Related items:Attempted incoming internal inter cell handovers, Attempted
incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, Attempted outgoing internal inter cell
handovers, Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
Note:
1) For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC.
2) Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) sends an Intercell Handover Request message, and the cell system
type of the target cell and the source cell are different. This item is
measured in this case.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the target cell (current
cell) receives Intercell Handover Request, and the cell system type of the
target cell and the source cell are different. This item is measured in this
case.
3) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, and the cell
system type of the target cell and the source cell are different. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-51 E1.
4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
receives IntoBSC Handover Request, and the cell system type of the target
cell and the source cell are different. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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Note:
1) For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC.
2) Cell system type: GSM 900 cell and GSM 1800 cell.
GSM 900 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM900 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 1 to 124.
GSM 1800 cell: The frequency value of this cell is in GSM1800 band, and the corresponding ARFCN is
from 512 to 885.
z Measurement point:
1) During the procedure of internal intercell handover, the source cell (current
cell) receives Inter Clear Request (cause: internal intercell handover
succeeded) from the target cell. This item is measured in this case.
2) During the procedure of internal intercell handover (cause: directed retry),
after MS is successfully handed over to the target cell (current cell), the
target cell will send ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE to MSC. This item is
measured when the current cell sends this message, as shown in
Figure 3-52 D1.
3) During the procedure of internal intercell handover (cause: not directed retry,
such as receiving strength, receiving quality, TA, traffic load, Response to
MSC invocation, directed retry, rapid rxlevel drop, better cell or O&M
intervention), after MS is successfully handed over to the target cell (current
cell), the target cell sends a HANDOVER PERFORMED message to MSC.
This item is measured in this case Figure 3-53 E1.
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4) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the source cell (current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-55 D1.
5) During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target cell (current cell)
receives HANDOVER COMPLETE from MS and sends it to MSC at the
same time. This item is measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-54 B1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After the target BSC receives the HANDOVER REQUEST message
from MSC, it checks the conditions of incoming handover. If the check passed,
the target BSC will request for channel resource, generate and store the
HANDOVER COMMAND message in buffer, and at the same time, it will send a
CHANNEL ACTIVATION to BTS message. After receiving the CHANNEL
ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE message, BSC packs the HANDOVER
COMMAND message into the HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE
message, which will then be sent to MSC. MSC transfers this message to the
source BSC, and the source BSC sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to
MS. This item measures the times of the current cell as the target cell sending
HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE to MSC. This item, together with
Attempted incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, helps the user know the
situation of the unsuccessful handovers due to abnormalities during the
preparation of new channel in the current cell, or with Successful incoming
interBSC inter cell handovers to know the situation of unsuccessful handovers
due to radio interface abnormal in the current cell. Related items: Inter BSC
outgoing cell handovers, Incoming internal inter cell handovers.
z Measurement point: During the procedure of interBSC handover, after the target
cell (current cell) receives the CHANNEL ACTIVATION ACKNOWLEDGE
message, it sends HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE to MSC which
contains the HANDOVER COMMAND message to be sent to MS. This item is
measured in this case, as shown in Figure 3-61 A1.
z Formula: none.
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HANDOVER DETECTION
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER COMPLETE
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, the target BSC finishes
allocating the new channel and generates the HANDOVER COMMAND
message, which is sent by MSC to the source BSC. After receiving this message,
the source BSC sends it to MS. This item measures the times of the current cell
as the source cell sending the HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS.
Together with Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers, this item helps
the user know the situation of unsuccessful handovers due to abnormalities
during the preparation of new channel in the target cell, or with Successful
outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers to know the situation of unsuccessful
handovers due to radio interface abnormal in the target cell. Related items:
Outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Inter BSC incoming cell handovers.
z Measurement point:This item is measured when the source cell (current cell)
receives the HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in
Figure 3-51 B1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item reflects the number of SDCCHs of a cell in BSC at the start
time of a statistic cycle which are configured in the data configuration table. The
SDCCHs obtained by dynamic adjustment of TCHs are excluded.
z Measurement point: This item is measured at the start time of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This items reflects the number of TCHs of a 900 cell in BSC at the
start time of a statistic cycle which are configured in the data configuration table,
including the TCHs which are dynamically converted into SDCCHs.
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z Measurement point: This item is measured at the start time of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This items reflects the number of TCHs of a 1800 cell in BSC at the
start time of a statistic cycle which are configured in the data configuration table,
including the TCHs which are dynamically converted into SDCCHs.
z Measurement point: This item is measured at the start time of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This items reflects the number of dynamic PDCHs of a 900 cell in
BSC at the start time of a statistic cycle which are configured in the data
configuration table
z Measurement point: This item is measured at the start time of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This items reflects the number of dynamic PDCHs of a 1800 cell in
BSC at the start time of a statistic cycle which are configured in the data
configuration table
z Measurement point: This item is measured at the start time of a statistic cycle.
z Formula: none.
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, after the source cell
sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, if the MS cannot accessed
the target cell due to poor radio environment or handover parameter incorrect, it
will send a HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure,
reversion to old channel) to the source BSC via the previous channel. The
source BSC then sends this message to MSC. MSC notifies the target BSC to
clear the resources related to this handover. The connecting between the source
cell and MS remains the same. This item measures the times of unsuccessful
handover with successful reversion when the current cell is the source cell.
Related items: Unsuccessful outgoing BSC handovers with unsuccessful
reversion, Unsuccessful internal inter cell handovers with successful reversions,
Unsuccessful intracell handovers with successful reversions.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the source cell (current cell)
receives the HANDOVER FAILURE message (cause: Radio interface failure,
reversion to old channel) from MS during the procedure of interBSC handover,
as shown in Figure 3-62 A1.
z Formula: none.
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BTS BSC1 M S C /V L R
H A N D O V E R R E Q U IR E D
H A N D O V E R F A IL U R E
A 1, C 1 H A N D O V E R F A IL U R E
C O N N F A IL IN D
E R R O R IN D IC A T IO N B1 , D1
B2 , D2
C LEAR C O M M AND
B3 , D3
C LEAR C O M M AND
C LEAR C O M PLETE
z Description: During the procedure of interBSC handover, after the source cell
sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to MS, the connection between MS
and the source BSC is terminated before the connection between MS and the
target BSC set up due to poor radio environment or equipment failure. When
BSC detects this situation, it will send a CLEAR REQUEST message to MSC to
request for clearing the previous resources and the resources during handover.
This handover is failed and the original service cannot be restored. This item
measures the times of unsuccessful handover with unsuccessful reversion when
the current cell is the source cell. Related items: Unsuccessful outgoing BSC
handovers with successful reversion, Unsuccessful outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers, Unsuccessful internal inter cell handovers with unsuccessful
reversions, Unsuccessful intracell handovers with unsuccessful reversions.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) receives
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION from BTS during the procedure of
interBSC handover, as shown in Figure 3-62 B1.
2) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) receives the
ERROR INDICATION message (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1)
times (0x01) or unsolicited DM response, multiple frame established state
(0x05) or sequence error (0x07)) from BTS during the procedure of
interBSC handover, as shown in Figure 3-62 B2.
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3) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) receives the
CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: not handover success) from MSC
during the procedure of interBSC handover, as shown in Figure 3-62 B3.
4) This item is measured when the source cell (current cell) waiting for the
CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC times
out during the procedure of interBSC handover.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item reflects the percentage of unusable time of the cell to the
statistic cycle. See Unusable time of the cell (second)
z Measurement point: Omitted.
z Formula: 1-unusable time of the cell (s) / Statistic cycle (s).
3.10.1 General
Power control is the process of changing the transmission power of BTS and MS
during a conversation. The purpose of power control is to improve conversation
quality, and at the same time keep the signal level to remain at a certain range. The
elements that trigger power control are the receiving level and receiving strength in
MR.
The object of power control measurement is the cell. The module No. and cell No. (or
all cells in a module) can be configured in the interface of Object Definition. This
measurement indices in this part is listed in Table 3-15.
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z Description: After receiving MR, BSC compares the uplink receiving level and
uplink receiving strength in MR with the configured uplink receiving level
threshold and uplink receiving strength threshold according to the power control
algorithm. If the result suggests that the MS needs to increase transmitting
power, the corresponding message will be sent to MS. Whenever this happens,
this index will increase by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC sends the power increasing message
to MS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After receiving MR, BSC compares the uplink receiving level and
uplink receiving strength in MR with the configured uplink receiving level
threshold and uplink receiving strength threshold according to the power control
algorithm. If the result suggests that the MS needs to lower transmitting power,
the corresponding message will be sent to MS. Whenever this happens, this
index will increase by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC sends the power decreasing message
to MS.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: After receiving MR, BSC compares the downlink receiving level and
downlink receiving strength in MR with the configured downlink receiving level
threshold and downlink receiving strength threshold according to the power
control algorithm. If the result suggests that the BTS needs to increase
transmitting power, the corresponding message will be sent to BTS. Whenever
this happens, this index will increase by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC sends the power increasing message
to BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After receiving MR, BSC compares the uplink receiving level and
uplink receiving strength in MR with the configured uplink receiving level
threshold and uplink receiving strength threshold according to the power control
algorithm. If the result suggests that the BTS needs to lower transmitting power,
the corresponding message will be sent to BTS. Whenever this happens, this
index will increase by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC sends the power decreasing message
to BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the average transmitting power of the MSs in the
cell. After receiving MR, BSC will add the transmitting power level value of MS in
MR to the sum. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum with the
total times of receiving MR. The lower MS average power level suggests the
higher MS transmitting power.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the average transmitting power of the BTSs in the
cell. After receiving MR, BSC will add the transmitting power level value of BTS in
MR to the sum. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum within
the measurement cycle with the total times of receiving MR. The lower BTS
average power level suggests the higher BTS transmitting power.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This index reflects the average downlink receiving level in this cell.
After receiving MR, BSC will add the downlink receiving level values to the sum.
The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum within the measurement
cycle with the total times of receiving MR.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the average uplink receiving level in this cell.
After receiving MR, BSC will add the downlink receiving level values to the sum.
The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum within the measurement
cycle with the total times of receiving MR.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the average downlink receiving quality in the cell.
After receiving MR, BSC will add the downlink receiving quality level values to
the sum. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum within the
measurement cycle with the total times of receiving MR. There are 8 quality
levels: 0~7. The lower average downlink signal quality suggests the better
quality.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the average uplink receiving quality in the cell.
After receiving MR, BSC will add the uplink receiving quality level values to the
sum. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum within the
measurement cycle with the total times of receiving MR. There are 8 quality
levels: 0~7. The lower average uplink signal quality suggests the better quality.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the percentage of time BTS spent in maximum
power transmission in the cell. After BSC receiving MR, the times of downlink
power being the maximum value will increase by 1 if the downlink transmitting
power level value is 0 in MR. The value of this index is generated by dividing the
times of the downlink power being the maximum value with the total times of
receiving MR, and then multiplying quotient with 100. If the time for downlink
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power being the maximum value is too long, then there may be areas with poor
coverage or unreasonably configured power control parameter.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
transmitting power level value is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the average distance between MSs and BTS in
the cell. The average distance between MSs and BTS is indicated with TA (a unit
of TA value equal to about 550 meters). After receiving MR, BSC will add the TA
value in MR to the sum. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum
within the measurement cycle with the total times of receiving MR. Normally, the
larger distance between MS and BTS will cause larger TA value.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the maximum distance between MSs and BTS in
the cell. The maximum distance between MSs and BTS is indicated with TA (a
unit of TA value equal to about 550 meters). After receiving MR, BSC will
compare the current TA value in MR with the previous one. The larger one is
recorded. The value of this index is largest TA within the measurement cycle with
the total times of receiving MR. Normally, the larger distance between MS and
BTS will cause larger TA value.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR in which the TA is larger
than the previous one.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: This index reflects the total times of sending cell measurement
reports. When BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR.
z Formula: none.
3.11.1 General
Call drop measurement measures the average level, strength and TA when call drop
occurs.
The result of call drop measurement can be analyzed to get the reason of call drop.
For example, if the measurement item "Average timing advance at TCH call drop" is
registered, the TA value when call drop after seizing TCH will be measured. If the
measured value is high, then the cause of call drop is that the TA value is too high.
The further cause may be that the subscriber is too far away from BTS or the
configurations of the adjacent cells are improper. Here is another example. The
measured value of "Average uplink level at TCH call drop" is high, so is that of
"Average uplink strength at TCH call drop". This means that the uplink receiving level
is high enough while the strength of TCH is poor. The cause of call drop may be the
interference on uplink.
The object of call drop measurement task is cell. In the interface of Object Definition, it
is possible to configure the module No. and cell No. of the task or all cells in the
module setting range.
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MR is added. This value is generated by dividing the sum of the entire period with
the total times of call drops on all TCH in a cell.
z Measurement point: Measured when call drop occurs on TCH.
z Formula: none.
3.12.1 General
The traffic statistic items in "SITE Initial Measurement Function" are used to measure
the initialization status of a BTS. See Table 3-17 for the list of all the relevant statistic
items.
The measurement object of each traffic statistic item in "SITE Initial Measurement
Function" is BTS, and the statistic result is number of BTS initializations, number of
successful initializations, number of unsuccessful initializations, etc. respectively.
Because the statistics are made without distinguishing the causes for BTS
initialization, initialization success or failure, the statistic results can only reflect the
site initialization status in a statistic period on the whole, and are of no significance for
analyzing the success or failure of a specific initialization. When analyzing the specific
causes, the user can make use of the alarm progress interface and BTS reset
progress interface. For example, by viewing the [Site Initialization] interface in
Figure 3-63, the user can learn that the site initialization failure is caused by
erroneous data configuration.
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cell, etc.), initialization requested by BTS. This statistic item is used to calculate
the number of successful BTS kickoff initializations within a statistic period.
z Measurement point: The number of successful site kickoff initializations will be
incremented by 1 when a BTS kickoff initialization is successfully completed and
BSC receives a state change report from BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item is used to calculate the number of all successful site
initializations except successful site kickoff initializations. The causes for site
non-kickoff initialization include level-3 and level-4 reset initiated by BTS
Maintenance System, and BTS reset initiated by BSC after BTS reports an
erroneous state report.
z Measurement point: The number of successful site initializations will be
incremented by 1 when a site non-kickoff initialization is successfully completed
and BSC receives a state change report from BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item is used to calculate the number of unsuccessful site kickoff
initializations. The following causes can lead to site kickoff initialization failure.
1) BSC cannot receive a response within the specified time after it sends an
initialization message to BTS.
2) During the course of initialization, BSC detects an error such as data
configuration error.
3) After BSC sends initialization messages to BTS for three successive times,
BTS still returns an erroneous response.
z Measurement point:
1) When site kickoff initialization fails.
2) When site kickoff initialization is initiated again after the previous site kickoff
initialization fails.
3) When flow control is performed during the course of site kickoff initialization.
z Formula: none.
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3) After BSC sends initialization messages to BTS for three successive times,
BTS still returns an erroneous response.
z Measurement point:
1) When site initialization fails.
2) When site initialization is initiated again after the previous site
initialization fails.
3) When flow control is performed during the course of site initialization.
z Formula: none.
3.13.1 General
The traffic statistic items in "BTS Initial Measurement Function" are used to measure
the initialization status of a cell. See Table 3-18 for the list of all the relevant statistic
items.
The measurement object of each traffic statistic item in "BTS Initial Measurement
Function" is cell, and the statistic result is number of cell initializations, number of
successful initializations, number of unsuccessful initializations, etc. respectively.
Because the statistics are made without distinguishing the causes for cell initialization,
initialization success or failure, the statistic results can only reflect the cell initialization
status in a statistic period on the whole, and are of no significance for analyzing the
success or failure of a specific initialization. When analyzing the specific causes, the
user can make use of the alarm progress interface and initialization progress interface.
For example, by viewing the [Site Initialization] interface in Figure 3-64, the user can
learn that the cell initialization failure is caused by erroneous cell extended property
configuration.
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z Description: Cell kickoff initialization refers to the cell initialization that is led to by
causes other than level-3 or level-4 reset of BTS initiated by BTS Maintenance
System, and BTS reset initiated by BSC after BTS reports an erroneous state
change report, For example, cell initialization caused by dynamic data
configuration (including dynamic addition of a cell, dynamic addition/deletion of
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z Description: This item is used to calculate the number of unsuccessful cell kickoff
initializations. The following causes can lead to cell initialization failure.
1) BSC cannot receive a response within the specified time after it sends a cell
initialization message to BTS.
2) During the course of initialization, BSC detects an error such as data
configuration error.
3) After BSC sends cell initialization messages to BTS for three successive
times, BTS still returns an erroneous response.
z Measurement point:
1) When cell kickoff initialization fails.
2) When cell kickoff initialization is initiated again after the previous cell kickoff
initialization fails.
3) When flow control is performed during the course of cell initialization.
z Formula: none.
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1) BSC cannot receive a response within the specified time after it sends a
cell initialization message to BTS.
2) During the course of initialization, BSC detects an error such as data
configuration error.
3) After BSC sends cell initialization messages to BTS for three successive
times, BTS still returns an erroneous response.
z Measurement point:
1) When cell initialization fails.
2) When cell initialization is initiated again after the previous cell initialization
fails.
3) When flow control is performed during the course of cell initialization.
z Formula: none.
3.14.1 General
The items of Cell Broadcast Statistic are used to measure the times of CB messages
and the load of CBCH in one or multiple cells under a specified module. Table 3-19
lists all items in Cell Broadcast Statistic.
To know the operation of the cell broadcast of the entire BSC, it is necessary to
register the relative items in BSC Cell Broadcast Measurement Function.
The object of Cell Broadcast Statistic is cell which can be one or multiple cells under
the specified BM. The recommended measurement cycle is 60 minutes.
z Description: BSC transfers CBS information to each appropriate BTS via the
SMS BROADCAST COMMAND message, indicating the channel which shall be
used. In DRX mode, the broadcast short messages also include the schedule
messages and null messages.
z Measurement point: As shown in Figure 3-65 A, this item is measured when BSC
sends SMS BROADCAST COMMAND
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z Formula: none.
BSC BTS
SMS BROADCAST COMMAND
A
3.15.1 General
The statistic items in Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function are used
to know the performance of the handover between the specified cell and its adjacent
cells. They are mainly divided into attempted handover, successful handovers, and
unsuccessful handovers, where attempted handover and successful handovers are
measured according to different handover causes respectively, reflecting the
handover performance from the specified cell to its adjacent cells in detail. All statistic
items of Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function are listed in Table 3-20.
To know the incoming inter cell handover performance of the specified cell, the related
statistic items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function should be
registered.
For the statistic items of Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function, it is
recommended that they should be registered at the early stage of BSC running, or be
registered when the handover performance of the specified cell is to be known so that
the network optimization can be performed. At the stable running stage of BSC, the
task of these statistic items can be deleted. These items together with the statistic
items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function can be used to know
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the handover situation between two specified cells. The statistic cycle is
recommended to be 60 minutes.
The statistic object of the statistic items of Outgoing Inter Cell Handover
Measurement Function is two cells: the source cell and its adjacent cell. While
registering, the way of setting the adjacent cell can either be set to all adjacent cells of
the source cell, or can be specified by CGI. All statistic items of Outgoing Inter Cell
Handover Measurement Function will be selected together for registration.
The description, measurement point, and measurement formula for each statistic item
are described as follows:
The description is to brief the procedure to trigger the statistic item, the cause to
trigger the statistic item, the feature of the traffic indicated by the statistic item, and the
handling of the abnormal situations.
Table 3-20 Statistic items in Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function
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z Description: the attempted handovers that the current cell (source cell) initiates
to the specified target cell. If the target cell and the current cell are in different
BSCs, the handover is interBSC handover; otherwise the handover is internal
intercell handover. This item is used to indicate the frequency of the handover
from the current cell to the specified target cell. This item together with
Successful outgoing inter cell handovers can be used to know the performance
of such handover from the current cell to the specified target cell. See Attempted
outgoing internal inter cell handovers and Attempted outgoing interBSC inter cell
handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In interBSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives
the HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66
F1.
z Formula: none
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MS BSC1 M S C /V L R BSC2 MS
H A N D O V E R R E Q U IR E D
A1 HANDOVER REQUEST
HANDOVER REQ ACK
C LE A R C O M P LE T E
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
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z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to the uplink quality after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to the uplink quality,
this item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to downlink quality after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to downlink quality,
This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
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z Formula: none
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to the uplink strength after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to the uplink strength,
This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
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strength. This item is used to indicate the frequency that the current cell initiates
the handovers to the specified target cell due to downlink strength. This item
together with Successful outgoing inter cell handovers for downlink strength can
be used to know the performance of such handover from the current cell to the
specified target cell can be known. See Attempted outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to the downlink strength after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to the downlink
strength, This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in
Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
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Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to TA after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to TA, This item is
measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the HANDOVER
COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
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z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to traffic load after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to traffic load, This
item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the target cell for
response to MSC after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover for response to MSC, This
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item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to O&M intervention after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to O&M intervention,
This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
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Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to "better cell" after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to "better cell", This
item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
XI. Attempted outgoing inter cell handovers for rapid level drop
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level drop. This item is used to indicate the frequency that the current cell initiates
the handovers to the specified target cell due to rapid level drop. This item
together with Successful outgoing inter cell handovers for rapid level drop can be
used to know the performance of such handover from the current cell to the
specified target cell can be known. See Attempted outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to rapid level drop after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to rapid level drop,
This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
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Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to directed retry after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the handover initiated by the source cell (the current cell) due to
directed retry, This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC, as shown in
Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
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Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
sends an Intercell Handover Request message to the specified target cell
due to other causes (such as fast moving and handover cause unknown)
after the handover algorithm decision.
2) In inter BSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. In the case the source cell initiates handover due to other causes (such
as fast moving and handover cause unknown), This item is measured when
the source cell (the current cell) receives the HANDOVER COMMAND
message from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-66 F1.
z Formula: none
XIV. Attempted extended inter cell outgoing cell handovers for minimum
timing advance
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z Description: the successful handovers for the MS initiates from the current cell to
the specified target cell. If the target cell and the current cell are in different BSCs,
the handover is interBSC handover; otherwise the handover is internal intercell
handover. This item together with Attempted outgoing inter cell handovers can
be used to know the performance of such handover from the current cell to the
target cell. See Successful outgoing internal inter cell handovers, Successful
outgoing interBSC inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the Inter Clear Request message (cause: internal intercell
handover success) from the target cell.
2) In interBSC handover procedure, the target cell is the registered adjacent
cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives
the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC, as
shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
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HANDOVER REQUIRED
HANDOVER REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER DETECT
HANDOVER COMPLETE
CLEAR COMMAND
A1, B1, C1, D1, E1
CLEAR COMPLETE
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to uplink quality. If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is interBSC handover; otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in the HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to
MSC, for interBSC handover, it is carried in the corresponding HANDOVER
REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing inter cell
handovers for uplink quality can be used to know the performance of such
handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
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1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to uplink quality, the target cell
is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell
(the current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause:
internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to uplink quality, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to downlink quality. If the target cell and the
current cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise
the handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for downlink quality can be used to know the performance of
such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to downlink quality, the target
cell is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source
cell (the current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message
(cause: internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to downlink quality, the target cell is the
registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover
success) from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
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z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to uplink strength. If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for uplink strength can be used to know the performance of
such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to uplink strength, the target
cell is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source
cell (the current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message
(cause: internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to uplink strength, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to downlink strength. If the target cell and the
current cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise
the handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for downlink strength can be used to know the performance
of such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
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Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to downlink strength, the target
cell is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source
cell (the current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message
(cause: internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to downlink strength, the target cell is the
registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover
success) from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to timing advance. If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for timing advance can be used to know the performance of
such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
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z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to traffic load. If the target cell and the current cell
are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for traffic load can be used to know the performance of such
handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to traffic load, the target cell is
the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause:
internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to traffic load, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
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z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell for response to MSC. If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for response to MSC can be used to know the performance
of such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover for response to MSC, the target cell is the
registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause:
internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover for response to MSC, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to the operation on O&M console, such as forced
switchover, blocking without call drop (blocking channel, TRX, and cell, etc.; or
main BCCH/TRX mutual assistance. If the target cell and the current cell are in
different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the handover is
internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the handover cause is
carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC, while the cause for
inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding HANDOVER REQUIRED
message. This item together with Attempted outgoing inter cell handovers for
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O&M intervention can be used to know the performance of such handover. See
Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover for O&M intervention, the target cell is the
registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause:
internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover for O&M intervention, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to " better cell". If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for better cell can be used to know the performance of such
handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
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z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to "better cell", the target cell is
the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause:
internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to "better cell", the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
XXV. Successful outgoing inter cell handovers for rapid level drop
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to rapid level drop. If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for rapid level drop can be used to know the performance of
such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to rapid level drop, the target
cell is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source
cell (the current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message
(cause: internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to rapid level drop, the target cell is the
registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the
current cell) receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover
success) from MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
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z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to directed retry. If the target cell and the current
cell are in different BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the
handover is internal intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the
handover cause is carried in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC,
while the cause for inter BSC handover is carried in the corresponding
HANDOVER REQUIRED message. This item together with Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers for directed retry can be used to know the performance of
such handover. See Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to directed retry, the target cell
is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell
(the current cell) receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause:
internal intercell handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to directed retry, the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from
MSC, as shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
z Description: the successful handovers that the MS initiates from the current cell
to the specified target cell due to other causes (such as fast moving and
handover cause unknown). If the target cell and the current cell are in different
BSCs, the handover is inter BSC handover, otherwise the handover is internal
intercell handover. For internal intercell handover, the handover cause is carried
in HANDOVER PERFORMED message sent to MSC, while the cause for inter
BSC handover is carried in the corresponding HANDOVER REQUIRED
message. This item together with Attempted outgoing inter cell handovers for
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other causes can be used to know the performance of such handover. See
Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
Note:
For outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, after initiating a handover by sending a HANDOVER
REQUIRED message to MSC, the source cell does not know the target cell until the reception of a
HANDOVER COMMAND message from MSC. Therefore, the source cell measures the number of
attempted handovers by measuring the number of outgoing interBSC inter cell handover, i.e.,
accumulates the number of attempted handovers on reception of a HANDOVER COMMAND message.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover procedure due to other causes (such as fast
moving and handover cause unknown), the target cell is the registered
adjacent cell. This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell)
receives the Intercell Handover Request message (cause: internal intercell
handover success) from the target cell.
2) In inter BSC handover due to other causes (such as fast moving and
handover cause unknown), the target cell is the registered adjacent cell.
This item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC, as
shown in Figure 3-67 E1.
z Formula: none
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CHANNEL ACT
ERROR IND A1 , F2
A4, F4
CLEAR COMMAND
A6, F6
Old Channel HANDOVER COMMAND
ERROR IND
A5, F5, H2, J2
CONN FAIL IND
A2, F3, H1,J1 CLEAR COMMAND
.HANDOVER FAILURE A7, F7
Old Channel
A3, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1, G1, I1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
New Channel HANDOVER PERFORMED
BTS BSC1 M S C /V L R
H A N D O V E R R E Q U IR E D
H A N D O V E R F A IL U R E
A 1, C 1 H A N D O V E R F A IL U R E
C O N N F A IL IN D
E R R O R IN D IC A T IO N B1 , D1
B2 , D2
C LEAR C O M M AN D
B3 , D3
C LEAR C O M M AN D
C LEAR C O M PLETE
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6) In inter BSC handover, the target cell is the registered adjacent cell. This
item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
ERROR INDICATION message (cause: "timer T200 expired (N200+1)
times" (0x01), or "unsolicited DM response, multiple frame established
state" (0x05), or "sequence error"(0x07)), as shown in Figure 3-69 D2.
7) In inter BSC handover, the target cell is the registered adjacent cell. This
item is measured when the source cell (the current cell) receives the
CLEAR COMMAND message (cause: not handover success), as shown in
Figure 3-69 D3.
8) In inter BSC handover, the target cell is the registered adjacent cell. This
item is measured when the timer for the source cell to wait for the CLEAR
COMMAND message (cause: handover success) from MSC expires.
z Formula: none
z Description: The success rate of the outgoing inter cell handovers from the
current cell to the specified target cell, including outgoing internal intercell
handover and outgoing interBSC inter cell handover. See Attempted outgoing
inter cell handovers and Successful outgoing inter cell handovers.
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Successful outgoing inter cell handovers / Attempted outgoing inter cell
handovers
3.16.1 General
The statistic items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function are used
to know the incoming inter cell handover performance of the specified cell, such as
attempted incoming inter cell handovers and successful incoming inter cell handovers.
All statistic items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function are listed in
Table 3-21.
To know the outgoing inter cell handover performance of the specified cell, the related
statistic items of Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function should be
registered.
For the statistic items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function, it is
recommended that they should be registered at the early stage of BSC running, or be
registered when the handover performance of the specified cell is to be known so that
the network optimization can be performed. At the stable running stage of BSC, the
task of these statistic items can be deleted. These items together with the statistic
items of Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function can be used to know
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the handover situation between two specified cells. The statistic cycle is
recommended to be 60 minutes.
The statistic object of the statistic items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover
Measurement Function is the target adjacent cell that MSs hand over to, the specified
cell must be nominated as the target cell in a handover, and the statistic results about
this cell will list the situations all other adjacent cell (maxnum 32 cells) handed over to
the cell. All statistic items of Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function will
be selected together for registration.
Table 3-21 Statistic items in Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function
z Description: the incoming inter cell handover requests (including inter BSC
handover and internal intercell handover) that the current cell (the target cell)
receives from other cells (source cell). If source cells are different, the results and
the measured objects are different and they are determined by some source cell
and some target cell. This item can be used to know the frequency of the
handovers that some source cell initiates to the current cell. This item together
with Successful incoming inter cell handovers can be used to know the
performance of the handover from this cell to the current cell. See Attempted
incoming interBSC inter cell handovers, and Attempted incoming internal inter
cell handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell, a source cell will send a Intercell Handover Request
message to a target cell after the handover algorithm decision. The target
cell is the registered adjacent cell. This item is measured when the target
cell (the current cell) receives this message.
2) In interBSC handover, the target BSC packs the HANDOVER REQUEST
message received from MSC into the IntoBSC Handover Request message,
and then forwards the message to the BM where the target cell configured.
This item is measured when the target cell (the current cell) receives this
message.
z Formula: none
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z Description: the successful incoming inter cell handovers (including inter BSC
handover and internal intercell handover) that MS is hander over from some
other cells (source cell) to the current cell (the target cell). If source cells are
different, the results and the measured objects are different and they are
determined by some source cell and some target cell This item together with
Attempted incoming inter cell handovers can be used to know the performance
of the handover from some cell to the current cell. See Attempted incoming
interBSC inter cell handovers and Attempted incoming internal inter cell
handovers.
z Measurement point:
1) In internal intercell handover (cause: directed retry), after the MS successfully
accesses the target cell (the current cell), the target cell will finally send an
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE message to MSC,this item is measured in this case,
as shown in Figure 3-69 E1.
2) In internal intercell handover (cause: non-directed retry, such as signal quality,
signal strength, TA, traffic load, rapid level drop, better cell, MSC invocation, and
O&M intervention, after the MS successfully accesses the target cell (the current
cell), this item is measured when the target cell will finally send a HANDOVER
PERFORMED message to MSC, as shown in Figure 3-70 F1.
3) In interBSC handover, this item is measured when the target cell (the current cell)
forwards HANDOVER COMPLETE message to MSC after the target cell has
received this message, as shown in Figure 3-71 C1.
z Formula: none
ASSIGNMENT REQUEST
HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMPLETE
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE
A1, B1, C1, D1, E1
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.HANDOVER COMMAND
HANDOVER COMPLETE
HANDOVER PERFORMED
A1, B1 , C1, D1, E1, F1
CHANNEL ACT
.HANDOVER DETECTION
HANDOVER COMPLETE
A1, B1, C1
HANDOVER COMPLETE
z Description: after the current cell (target cell) has received handover request
(including interBSC handover or internal intercell handover) from other cells
(source cell), the current cell initiates the channel preparation procedure. If
exception occurs during the channel preparation procedure, the handover will be
measured as an unsuccessful handover due to channel congestion. If source
cells are different, the results and the measured objects are different and they
are determined by some source cell and some target cell. See Unsuccessful
incoming internal inter cell handovers (no radio resource available) and
Unsuccessful incoming BSC handovers (no radio resource available.
z Measurement point:
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z Description: the success rate of the incoming inter cell handovers (including
internal intercell handover and interBSC handover) that some cell initiates to the
current cell. See Attempted incoming inter cell handovers and Successful
incoming inter cell handovers.
z Measurement point: none
z Formula: Successful incoming inter cell handovers / Attempted incoming inter
cell handovers
3.17.1 General
An undefined adjacent cell is a cell which is not configured as adjacent cell in Cell
Adjacent Relationship table but whose BCCH frequency is configured in BA table in
BSC data configuration. Undefined Adjacent Cell Measurement Function is used to
measure the information of undefined adjacent cells reported by MS. This is an
effective measure to check the adjacent cells missed in configuration. It is
recommended to register this measurement task at equipment deployment, and
delete it after the operation of system is stable.
If the measurement results of this task indicate during the initial stage of the newly
deployed equipment that the signals from some cells are strong while these cells are
not configured as adjacent cells, then these cells can be configured as adjacent cells
during network optimization.
The object of undefined adjacent cell measurement task is cell. User can set the
module and cell of the task in the interface of Object Definition, as well as Rate limit
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and Level limit. In the information of undefined adjacent cell reported by MS, a unique
cell is defined by BSIC and BCCH. The measurement results of an undefined
adjacent cell will be displayed at the background if the ratio of number of MRs
containing this undefined adjacent cell to total number of MRs containing all
undefined adjacent cells equals to Rate limit, and the Average signal intensity of
undefined adjacent cells is larger than or equal to Level limit. For example, in the
measurement task of Cell A, Cell A has three undefined adjacent cells: N1, N2 and N3.
Among the MRs reported by MS, there is one MR containing N1, one MR containing
N2, eight containing N3. The Average signal intensity of N1, N2 and N3 is 25. If the
Rate limit is 15, and Level limit is 20, then the MRs of N1 and N2 are 1 / (1 + 1 + 8) =
10%, and MR of N3 is 8 / (1 + 1 + 8) = 80%. Therefore, only the measurement results
of N3 will be displayed at background. The items of this measurement are listed in
Table 3-22.
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3.18.1 General
A defined adjacent cell is a cell which is configured as adjacent cell in Cell Adjacent
Relationship table and whose BCCH frequency is configured in BA table in BSC data
configuration. Defined Adjacent Cell Measurement Function is used to measure the
information of defined adjacent cells reported by MS. This is an effective measure to
check the redundant adjacent cells. It is recommended to register this measurement
task at equipment deployment, and delete it after the operation of system is stable.
The measurement results of this measurement function can be the basis of the
network optimization.
The object of defined adjacent cell measurement task is cell. User can set the module
and cell of the task in the interface of Object Definition, as well as Rate limit and Level
limit. In the information of defined adjacent cell reported by MS, a unique cell is
defined by BSIC and BCCH. The measurement results of an defined adjacent cell will
be displayed at the background if the ratio of number of MRs containing this defined
adjacent cell to total number of MRs containing all defined adjacent cells equals to
Rate limit, and the Average signal intensity of defined adjacent cells is larger than or
equal to Level limit. For example, in the measurement task of Cell A, Cell A has three
defined adjacent cells: N1, N2 and N3. Among the MRs reported by MS, there is one
MR containing N1, one MR containing N2, eight containing N3. The Average signal
intensity of N1, N2 and N3 is 25. If the Rate limit is 15, and Level limit is 20, then the
MRs of N1 and N2 are 1 / (1 + 1 + 8) = 10%, and MR of N3 is 8 / (1 + 1 + 8) = 80%.
Therefore, only the measurement results of N3 will be displayed at background. The
items of this measurement are listed in Table 3-23.
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Relationship table, its BSIC will be recorded as an undefined adjacent one. The
frequencies of BSIC and BCCH can be used to identify an adjacent cell.
z Measurement point: On reception of MR, BSC judges whether the record of the
defined adjacent cell in this MR already exists according to the frequencies of
BSIC and BCCH. If the record already exists, the receiving level of this cell is
accumulated, and Defined adjacent cell measurement reports increases by 1.
Otherwise, a new record will be created to measure BSIC, BCCH, receiving level
and number of measurement reports of this defined adjacent cell.
z Formula: none.
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3.19.1 General
The MR received by BSC contains uplink receiving quality and downlink receiving
quality. There are 8 levels of receiving quality: 0~7. Each level corresponds to a BER
range. As shown in Table 3-24, Level 0 indicates the lowest BER, i.e. best receiving
quality; Level 7 indicates the largest BER, i.e. the worst receiving quality.
Receiving Quality Measurement reflects the uplink and downlink quality level
distribution in a cell by measuring the times of receiving signals being at all receiving
quality levels within the measurement cycle according to the records of MR received
in a measurement cycle. The result of receiving quality measurement, with the result
of Receiving Level Measurement as the reference, can be analyzed to get the
information of radio signal coverage and interference of a cell.
The object of Receiving quality measurement is TRX. The module No., cell No. and
TRX No. (or all TRXs in the configured range of cells in the configured range) of the
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task can be configured in Object Definition. All measurement items are listed in
Table 3-25.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving quality level is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving quality level is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving quality level is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 2.
z Formula: none.
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z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the uplink
receiving quality level is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 0.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 6.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: After BSC receiving MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving quality level is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives the MR in which the downlink
receiving quality level is 7.
z Formula: none.
3.20.1 General
The MR BSC receives contains the level values of uplink receiving level and downlink
receiving level.
The signal receiving levels are classified into 6 ranks: Level: 0~5. Each rank stands
for a range of receiving levels. As shown in Table 3-26, the higher rank suggests the
higher receiving level. Rank 0 is the lowest receiving level. Rank 5 is the highest one.
The receiving quality is classified into 8 ranks: 0~7. Each rank corresponds to a range
of BER. As shown in Table 3-27, the higher rank suggests the worse receiving quality.
Rank 0 stands for the lowest BER, i.e. the best receiving quality, and Rank 7 stands
for the highest BER, i.e. the worst receiving quality.
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Receiving Level Measurement Function reflects the rank distribution of the receiving
level and receiving quality of uplink/downlink signal in the cell by measuring the times
of the signals being in various receiving level ranks and receiving quality ranks
according to the records of MRs received in a measurement cycle.
It is possible to analyze the result of receiving level measurement with the result of
receiving quality measurement as the reference to obtain the information of radio
signal coverage and interference of a cell. For example, if the times of high level and
low quality are many, there may be some problems with the coverage. This kind of
information can be used to locate the faults in the transceiving channels such as TRX
and antenna feeder.
The object of receiving quality measurement is TRX. The module No., cell No. and
TRX No. (or all TRXs in the configured range of cells in the configured range) of the
task can be configured in Object Definition. All measurement items are listed in
Table 3-28.
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z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality level is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 0 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 0 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 1 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 1 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 2 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 2 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 3 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 3 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 4 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 4 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 1.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the uplink
receiving level rank is 5 and the uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the uplink receiving level rank is 5 and the
uplink receiving quality rank is 7.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality level is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 0 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 0 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 1 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 1 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 2 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 2 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 3 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 3 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 4 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 4 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 0.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 1.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 2.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 3.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 4.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 6.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index will increase by 1 if the downlink
receiving level rank is 5 and the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when the downlink receiving level rank is 5 and
the downlink receiving quality rank is 7.
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3.21.1 General
The MR BSC receives contains uplink receiving level and downlink receiving level.
Here is a calculation method for Up-Down Link Balance Measurement: (downlink
receiving level – uplink receiving level) – (MS sensitivity – BTS sensitivity). The
current value for BSC is 6. This difference calculated from the above formula can be
classified into 11 ranks according the to dB value of the result: Rank 1~11. The
number of MR in each rank is measured in this measurement. The correspondence is
listed in Table 3-29.
Table 3-29 Relation between uplink/downlink balance rank and receiving level
Uplink and downlink balance level Downlink receiving level – uplink receiving level – 6 (dB)
1 -15
2 -14 ~ -10
3 -9 ~ -6
4 -5 ~ -3
5 -2 ~ 0
6 0
7 1~2
8 3~5
9 6~9
10 10 ~ 14
11 ƒ15
If the measurement result shows that the uplink/downlink are frequently in the balance
level 1, then the downlink loss is too large or the downlink transmitting power is to
weak. If the measurement result shows that the uplink/downlink are frequently in the
balance level 11, then the uplink loss is too large or the uplink transmitting power is to
weak. These data can be used as a reference to locate the faults in transceiving
channels such as TRX and antenna feeder.
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The object of Up-down link balance measurement is TRX. The module No., cell No.
and TRX No. (or all TRXs in the configured range of cells in the configured range) of
the task can be configured in Object Definition. All measurement items are listed in
Table 3-30.
I. Rank 1
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 1.
z Formula: none.
II. Rank 2
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 2.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 2.
z Formula: none.
III. Rank 3
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 3.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 3.
z Formula: none.
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IV. Rank 4
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 4.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 4.
z Formula: none.
V. Rank 5
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 5.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 5.
z Formula: none.
VI. Rank 6
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 6.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 6.
z Formula: none.
VII. Rank 7
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 7.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 7.
z Formula: none.
VIII. Rank 8
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 8.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 8.
z Formula: none.
IX. Rank 9
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 9.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 9.
z Formula: none.
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X. Rank 10
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 10.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 10.
z Formula: none.
XI. Rank 11
z Description: After BSC receives MR, this index increases by 1 if the result from
the calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in up-down link balance rank 11.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC receives MR, and the result from the
calculation method in 3.21.1 General is in the up-down link balance rank 11.
z Formula: none.
3.22.1 General
The Layer 3 (L3) information interaction between BSC and BTS is conducted on the
basis of normal functioning of Layer 2 (L2) link. The management and maintenance of
L2 link conforms to the specification of ISDN data link layer. In BSC, the management
of L2 is carried out by LAPD board.
"LAPD Link Measurement Function" measures the times of sending and receiving link
setup or refuse messages between LAPD and L2 entity in BTS. These items can be
used to judge whether L2 link is in normal condition.
The object of "LAPD Link Measurement Function" is the link. In the interface of Object
Definition, it is possible to register the module No., link No. or the links within the
configured range in the module. All items are listed in Table 3-31.
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z Description: This item measures the times of LAPD, the L2 entity in BSC,
sending SABME frames. Normally, SABME frame is sent to request for link setup.
After the startup of BSC, the link status is converted to multi-frame (Multi_I) setup
through the frame interaction between the L2 entities of BSC and BTS. During
this procedure, LAPD sends SABME from to BTS L2 entity. In the normal
operation of BSC, if link status becomes abnormal or physical link between BSC
and BTS is broken, BSC will also send SABME frame to request for link
reestablishment.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD sends SABME frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of LAPD, the L2 entity in BSC,
receiving SABME frames. According to the specification of L2, SABME frame is
sent to request for link setup. During the startup and normal operation of BSC,
link setup is not initiated by BTS, so BTS will not send SABME frame to BSC, and
that means this item should be 0. If the link status is abnormal (other than Multi_I),
BTS may send SABME frame to BSC. Note that if the uplink physical link is
broken, then even BTS have sent SABME frame, BSC will have no chance to
receive it, so this item will not increase.
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z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD receives SABME frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, sending
REJ frame. In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means the
received Frame I (information frame) is refused, and at the same time the Serial
No. of Frame I is expected from the peer end. Frame I is an information frame
numbered in sequence. LAPD has records for the received and sent Frame Is.
Normally this item should be 0. If the LAPD receives a Frame I whose No. is not
expected, it sends a REJ frame to BTS, and this item increases by 1. For
example, the serial No. of Frame I expected by BSC is A, while the No. of the
received one is B, BSC sends a REJ frame to request for Frame I whose serial
No. is A.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD sends REJ frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, receiving
REJ frame. In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means the
received Frame I (information frame) is refused, and at the same time the Serial
No. of Frame I is expected from the peer end. Frame I is an information frame
numbered in sequence. LAPD has records for the received and sent Frame Is.
Normally this item should be 0. If the BTS receives a Frame I whose No. is not
expected, it sends a REJ frame to BSC, and this item increases by 1. For
example, the serial No. of Frame I expected by BTS is A, while the No. of the
received one is B, BTS sends a REJ frame to request for Frame I whose serial
No. is A.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD receives a REJ frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, sending
RNR frame. In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means
the home end is busy and is not ready to receive the next Frame I and at the
same time the Serial No. of Frame I is expected from the peer end. When the
peer end receives, it stops sending Frame I. if the receiver of BSC is busy, it
sends RNR frame to BTS. BTS stops sending Frame I on reception of RNR.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD sends RNR frame.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, receiving
RNR frame. In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means
the home end is busy and is not ready to receive the next Frame I and at the
same time the Serial No. of Frame I is expected from the peer end. When the
peer end receives, it stops sending Frame I. if the receiver of BTS is busy, it
sends RNR frame to BSC. BSC stops sending Frame I on reception of RNR.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD receives RNR frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, resending
Frame I (information frame). BSC receiving REJ frame from BTS means that
error occurs when BTS receives Frame I. BSC resends the Frame I of the No. in
REJ frame and all Frame Is after this No. BSC receiving REJ frame from BTS
means that BTS L2 receiver is busy and cannot receive Frame I. BSC resends
the Frame I of the No. in REJ frame and all Frame Is after this No. after the peer
end is not busy. This item increases by 1 when BSC resends a Frame 1.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD resends Frame I.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, receiving
the to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer requests. L3 transfer requests can
be divided into two types: one needs to be confirmed and the other needs no
confirming. The former type is transferred with L2 Frame I and the latter one is
transferred with L2 Frame UI. All L3 messages sent by BSC are to be confirmed.
This item increases by 1 if LAPD receives a to-be-confirmed information L3
transfer requests.
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z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, sending
Frame I. Frame I is a numbered information frame. L3 transfer requests can be
divided into two types: one needs to be confirmed and the other needs no
confirming. The former type is transferred with L2 Frame I and the latter one is
transferred with L2 Frame UI. All L3 messages sent by BSC are to be confirmed.
This item increases by 1 if LAPD sends a to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer
requests.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD sends a Frame I.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, receiving
Frame I. Frame I is a numbered information frame. L3 transfer requests can be
divided into two types: one needs to be confirmed and the other needs no
confirming. The former type is transferred with L2 Frame I and the latter one is
transferred with L2 Frame UI. All L3 messages received by BSC are to be
confirmed. This item increases by 1 if LAPD receives a to-be-confirmed
information L3 transfer requests.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when LAPD receives a Frame I.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 transfer requests can be divided into two types: one needs to be
confirmed and the other needs no confirming. The former type is transferred with
L2 Frame I and the latter one is transferred with L2 Frame UI. When sending the
information to be confirmed, BSC L2 entity, i.e. LAPD, put the Frame I in a
message queue to be sent in sequence. If large amount of information is to be
sent within a short period of time by L3, the message queue will overflows, and
message will be lost. This item increases by 1 whenever the message queue
overflows. This situation seldom appears because the processing capacity of
LAPD is powerful and the message queue is long.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the message queue of Frame
Is sent by LAPD overflows.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If error takes place when L1 receives
long frame, then this frame will be discarded, and this item increases by 1.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BSC receives incorrect
long frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If L1 receives frames containing byte
errors, then this frame will be discarded; this item increases by 1.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BSC receives frame
containing byte errors.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If L1 receives frames containing
give-up serials, then this frame will be discarded; this item increases by 1.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BSC receives frame
containing give-up serials.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If L1 receives frames containing CRC
errors, then this frame will be discarded; this item increases by 1.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BSC receives frame
containing CRC errors.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When receiving message, BSC first receives physical frame via L1,
and then put it in the queue leading from L1 to L2. If large amount of information
is received within a short period of time by L1, the message queue will overflows,
and message will be lost. This item increases by 1 whenever the message queue
overflows.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the message queue leading
from L1 to L2 overflows.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: When receiving message, BSC first receives physical frame via L1,
and then put it in the queue leading from L1 to L2. This item increases by 1
whenever L1 receives a physical frame.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 receives a physical frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of L2 entity in BTS sending SABME
frames. According to the specification of L2, SABME frame is sent to request for
link setup. During the startup and normal operation of BSC, link setup is not
initiated by BTS; so BTS will not send SABME frame to BSC, and that means this
item should be 0. If the link status is abnormal (other than Multi_I), BTS may send
SABME frame to BSC. Note that if the uplink physical link is broken, then even
BTS have sent SABME frame, BSC will have no chance to receive it, so this item
will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity sends a SABME
frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of L2 entity in BTS receiving SABME
frames. Normally, SABME frame is sent to request for link setup. After the startup
of BSC, the link status is converted to multi-frame (Multi_I) setup through the
frame interaction between the L2 entities of BSC and BTS. During this procedure,
LAPD sends SABME from to BTS L2 entity. In the normal operation of BSC, if
link status becomes abnormal or physical link between BSC and BTS is broken,
BSC will also send SABME frame to request for link reestablishment.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity receives a
SABME frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity sending REJ frame.
In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means the received
Frame I (information frame) is refused, and at the same time the Serial No. of
Frame I is expected from the peer end. Frame I is an information frame
numbered in sequence. LAPD has records for the received and sent Frame Is.
Normally this item should be 0. If the BTS receives a Frame I whose No. is not
expected, it sends a REJ frame to BSC, and this item increases by 1. For
example, the serial No. of Frame I expected by BTS is A, while the No. of the
received one is B, BTS sends a REJ frame to request for Frame I whose serial
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No. is A. If the uplink physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be
sent to BSC, and this item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity sends a REJ
frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity receiving REJ frame.
In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means the received
Frame I (information frame) is refused, and at the same time the Serial No. of
Frame I is expected from the peer end. Frame I is an information frame
numbered in sequence. LAPD has records for the received and sent Frame Is.
Normally this item should be 0. If the LAPD receives a Frame I whose No. is not
expected, it sends a REJ frame to BTS, and this item increases by 1. For
example, the serial No. of Frame I expected by BSC is A, while the No. of the
received one is B, BSC sends a REJ frame to request for Frame I whose serial
No. is A. If the uplink physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be
sent to BSC, and this item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity receives a REJ
frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity receiving RNR frame.
In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means the home end
is busy and is not ready to receive the next Frame I and at the same time the
Serial No. of Frame I is expected from the peer end. When the peer end receives,
it stops sending Frame I. if the receiver of BTS is busy, it sends RNR frame to
BSC. BSC stops sending Frame I on reception of RNR. If the uplink physical link
is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this item will not
increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity sends a RNR
frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity receiving RNR frame.
In L2 specification, REJ frame is a monitoring frame which means the home end
is busy and is not ready to receive the next Frame I and at the same time the
Serial No. of Frame I is expected from the peer end. When the peer end receives,
it stops sending Frame I. if the receiver of BSC is busy, it sends RNR frame to
BTS. BTS stops sending Frame I on reception of RNR. If the uplink physical link
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is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this item will not
increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity receives a RNR
frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity resending Frame I
(information frame). BTS receiving REJ frame from BSC means that error occurs
when BSC receives Frame I. BTS resends the Frame I of the No. in REJ frame
and all Frame Is after this No. BTS receiving REJ frame from BSC means that
BSC L2 receiver is busy and cannot receive Frame I. BTS resends the Frame I of
the No. in REJ frame and all Frame Is after this No. after the peer end is not busy.
This item increases by 1 when BTS resends a Frame 1. If the uplink physical link
is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this item will not
increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity resends Frame I.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity receiving the
to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer requests. L3 transfer requests can be
divided into two types: one needs to be confirmed and the other needs no
confirming. The former type is transferred with L2 Frame I and the latter one is
transferred with L2 Frame UI. Only MR message in the L3 messages sent from
BTS needs no confirming. This item increases by 1 if BTS L2 entity receives a
to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer requests. If the uplink physical link is
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broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this item will not
increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity receives
to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer requests.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity sending Frame I.
Frame I is a numbered information frame. L3 transfer requests can be divided
into two types: one needs to be confirmed and the other needs no confirming.
The former type is transferred with L2 Frame I and the latter one is transferred
with L2 Frame UI. Only MR message in the L3 messages sent from BTS needs
no confirming. This item increases by 1 if BTS L2 entity sends a to-be-confirmed
information L3 transfer requests. This item increases by 1 if BTS L2 entity
receives a to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer requests. If the uplink
physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this
item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity sends a Frame I.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BTS L2 entity receiving Frame I.
Frame I is a numbered information frame. L3 transfer requests can be divided
into two types: one needs to be confirmed and the other needs no confirming.
The former type is transferred with L2 Frame I and the latter one is transferred
with L2 Frame UI. Only MR message in the L3 messages sent from BTS needs
no confirming. This item increases by 1 if BTS L2 entity receives a
to-be-confirmed information L3 transfer requests. If the uplink physical link is
broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this item will not
increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BTS L2 entity receives a Frame
I.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 transfer requests can be divided into two types: one needs to be
confirmed and the other needs no confirming. The former type is transferred with
L2 Frame I and the latter one is transferred with L2 Frame UI. When sending the
information to be confirmed, BTS L2 entity put the Frame I in a message queue
to be sent in sequence. If large amount of information is to be sent within a short
period of time by L3, the message queue will overflows, and message will be lost.
This item increases by 1 whenever the message queue overflows. If the uplink
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physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this
item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the message queue of Frame
Is sent by BTS L2 entity overflows.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If error takes place when L1 receives
long frame, then this frame will be discarded, and this item increases by 1. If the
uplink physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC,
and this item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BTS receives incorrect
long frame.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If L1 receives frames containing byte
errors, then this frame will be discarded; this item increases by 1. If the uplink
physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this
item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BTS receives frame
containing byte errors.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If L1 receives frames containing
give-up serials, then this frame will be discarded; this item increases by 1. If the
uplink physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC,
and this item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BTS receives frame
containing give-up serials.
z Formula: none.
z Description: L3 message is sent via L2 to L1. L1 is the physical for sending the
information in the form of physical frame. If L1 receives frames containing CRC
errors, then this frame will be discarded; this item increases by 1. If the uplink
physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this
item will not increase.
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z Description: When receiving message, BTS first receives physical frame via L1,
and then put it in the queue leading from L1 to L2. If large amount of information
is received within a short period of time by L1, the message queue will overflows,
and message will be lost. This item increases by 1 whenever the message queue
overflows. If the uplink physical link is broken, the measurement result cannot be
sent to BSC, and this item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when the message queue leading
from L1 to L2 overflows.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When receiving message, BTS first receives physical frame via L1,
and then put it in the queue leading from L1 to L2. This item increases by 1
whenever L1 receives a physical frame. If the uplink physical link is broken, the
measurement result cannot be sent to BSC, and this item will not increase.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when L1 of BTS receives a physical
frame.
z Formula: none.
Since the items in Channel Allocation Measurement Function are used to observe the
performance of channel allocation algorithm, it should be registered in that case. The
recommended statistic cycle is 60 minutes.
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All the statistic items in this part are listed in Table 3-32.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle SDCCH of a TRX at Interf. 1 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 1 every
five seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 1.
z Formula: none.
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The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle SDCCH of a TRX at Interf. 2 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 2 every
five seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 2.
z Formula: none.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle SDCCH of a TRX at Interf. 3 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 3 every
five seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 3.
z Formula: none.
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The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle SDCCH of a TRX at Interf. 4 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System get the number of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 4 every
five seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 4.
z Formula: none.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle SDCCH of a TRX at Interf. 5 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 5 every
five seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle SDCCHs at Interf. 5.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the times of BSC radio resource management
module successfully finding idle SDCCH after receiving SDCCH requests,
including the times of successfully preempting SDCCH. BSC sends a CHANNEL
ACTIVATION message to BTS afterwards to activate this SDCCH.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC radio resource
management module finds or preempts an idle SDCCH from the channel
resource table.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the times of BSC receiving the notification
indicating successful SDCCH seizures after MS successfully seizes the SDCCH
during the procedure of immediate assignment and handover.
z Measurement point:
1) This item is measured when MS successfully access the allocated SDCCH
in the immediate assignment procedure.
2) During the procedure of Incoming BSC handover, when the destination cell
receives HANDOVER COMPLETE from MS, this item is measured.
3) During the procedure of Intra-BSC incoming cell handover, when the
destination cell receives HANDOVER COMPLETE from MS, this item is
measured.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of SDCCH seizure failures caused by
unsuccessful channel activation.
z Measurement point: In the immediate assignment procedure, after BSC sends
CHANNEL ACTIVATION to BTS, BTS dose not respond or returns CHANNEL
ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE. This item is measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of SDCCH call drops caused by
unsuccessful message decoding at air interface or radio interface link broken.
z Measurement point:
1) BTS detects SDCCH radio link failure or hardware link failure, and sends
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION to BSC to indicate that call drop
happens at the air interface due to radio link connection failure. This item is
measured when BSC receives this message.
2) BTS sends ERROR INDICATION to BSC due to SDCCH radio link layer
connection abnormal so as to notify BSC the call drop at air interface due to
radio link failure. This item is measured when BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01),
unsolicited DM response, multiple frame established state (0x05),
sequence error (0x07)).
3) In the process of BSC internal outgoing inter cell handover (SDCCH
handover), this item is measured when waiting for the Internal Handover
Complete message times out.
4) In the process of outgoing inter BSC handover (SDCCH handover), this
item is measured when waiting for the CLEAR COMMAND message with
cause of handover success times out.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: BTS detects SDCCH radio link failure, and sends CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION to BSC to indicate that call drop happens at the air
interface due to radio link connection failure. This item measures the times of
receiving CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION (cause: all causes described in
"GSM 0858" except for equipment failure (0X20) and terrestrial channel failure
(0X22)).
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION (cause: all causes described in GSM 0858 except for
equipment failure (0X20) and terrestrial channel failure (0X22)) from the SDCCH
of objective cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BTS sends ERROR INDICATION to BSC due to SDCCH radio link
layer connection abnormal so as to notify BSC the call drop at air interface due to
radio link failure. This item is measured when BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01), unsolicited
DM response, multiple frame established state (0x05), sequence error (0x07)).
See "GSM 0858".
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01), unsolicited
DM response, multiple frame established state (0x05), sequence error (0x07))
from the SDCCH of the objective cell.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the percentage of SDCCH call drops (caused
by channel) accounting for successful SDCCH seizures. See SDCCH call drops
(caused by channel) and Successful SDCCH seizures.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: SDCCH call drops (caused by channel) / successful SDCCH seizures
All the statistic items in this part are listed in Table 3-33.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
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of the uplink interference level rank of an idle TCH of a TRX at Interf. 1 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs at Interf. 1 every five
seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle TCHs at Interf. 1.
z Formula: none.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle TCH of a TRX at Interf. 2 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs at Interf. 2 every five
seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle TCHs at Interf. 2.
z Formula: none.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
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of the uplink interference level rank of an idle TCH of a TRX at Interf. 3 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs at Interf. 3 every five
seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle TCHs at Interf. 3.
z Formula: none.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
of the uplink interference level rank of an idle TCH of a TRX at Interf. 4 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs at Interf. 4 every five
seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle TCHs at Interf. 4.
z Formula: none.
The higher rank suggests higher interference level. Normally, an idle channel at Interf.
4 or 5 suggests the existence of interference. This item measures the average times
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of the uplink interference level rank of an idle TCH of a TRX at Interf. 5 within the
measurement cycle.
z Measurement point: System gets the number of idle TCHs at Interf. 5 every five
seconds. At the end of the measurement cycle, the total number from all
sampling points is divided with the times of sampling to get the average number
of idle TCHs at Interf. 5.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of BSC radio resource management
module successfully finding idle TCH after receiving TCH requests, including the
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z Description: This item measures the times of MS successfully seizing the TCHs
allocated by the network during the procedure of very early assignment,
assignment and handover. Successful directed retries during assignment are
also regarded as successful TCH seizures. After the ASSIGNMENT REQUEST
from MSC is sent to a certain cell of BSC, if this cell has no channel available and
system supports directed retry, BSC will initiate outgoing inter cell handover
according to the adjacent cell information in MS measurement report (MR). In the
case of BSC internal directed retry, the destination cell sends ASSIGNMENT
COMPLETE to MSC, but it is the originating cell that measures this item.
Directed retry takes place only in the procedure of TCH assignment.
z Measurement:
1) In the procedure of very early assignment, this item is measured when MS
successfully accesses the assigned TCH.
2) If the destination cell of directed retry is from other BSC, after directed retry
is successfully implemented, MSC sends CLEAR COMMAND to originating
cell to clear the original connection. This item is measured when the
originating cell of the local BSC receives CLEAR COMMAND.
3) If the destination cell of directed retry is from local BSC, after directed retry
is successfully implemented, the destination cell notifies the originating cell
to clear the original resource and connection. This item is measured when
the originating cell of the local BSC receives this Internal Clear Request.
4) After successful implementation of TCH assignment, BSC sends
ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE to MSC. This item is measured in this case.
5) During the procedure of Incoming BSC handover (TCH handover), when
the destination cell receives HANDOVER COMPLETE from MS, this item is
measured.
6) During the procedure of Incoming inter cell handover (TCH handover),
when the destination cell receives HANDOVER COMPLETE from MS, this
item is measured.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the times of TCH seizure failures due to BTS
channel activation failures or unsuccessful MS access the assigned channels
during the procedure of very early assignment, assignment and handover.
z Measurement point:
1) In the procedure of very early assignment, after BSC sends CHANNEL
ACTIVATION to BTS, BTS does not respond or returns CHANNEL
ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE. This item is measured in this
case.
2) In the procedure of assignment, after BSC sends CHANNEL ACTIVATION
to BTS, BTS does not respond or returns CHANNEL ACTIVATION
NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE. This item is measured in this case. This item
can also be measured when MS fails to access the assigned channel and
returns to the original channel and reports this assignment failure via
original channel. In this case, the cause value reported by BSC to MSC is
reverting to old channel (0x0a). If MS can neither access the assigned
channel nor return to the original channel, the cause value reported is radio
interface message failure (0x00). This item is also measured in this case.
3) In the procedure of BSC internal incoming cell handover (TCH handover),
after BSC sends CHANNEL ACTIVATION to BTS, BTS does not respond or
returns CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE. This item
is measured in this case. When the destination cell waiting for HANDOVER
DETECTION from BTS times out, is also measured. And when the
originating cell receives HANDOVER FAILURE from MS or CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION or ERROR INDICATION from BTS, this item is also
measured.
4) In the procedure of incoming inter BSC handover (TCH handover), BSC
sends CHANNEL ACTIVATION to BTS, BTS does not respond or returns
CHANNEL ACTIVATION NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE. This item is
measured in this case.
5) Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the times of call drops after TCH seizures due
to message decoding failure at air interface or radio link broken
z Measurement point:
1) BTS detects TCH radio link failure or hardware link failure, and sends
CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION to BSC to indicate that call drop
happens at the air interface due to radio link connection failure. This item is
measured when BSC receives this message.
2) BTS sends ERROR INDICATION to BSC due to TCH radio link layer
connection abnormal so as to notify BSC the call drop at air interface due to
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radio link failure. This item is measured when BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01),
unsolicited DM response, multiple frame established state (0x05),
sequence error (0x07)).
3) In the procedure of BSC internal outgoing inter cell handover, this item is
measured when waiting for the Internal Handover Complete message times
out.
4) In the procedure of outgoing inter BSC handover, this item is measured
when waiting for CLEAR COMMAND with cause of handover success times
out.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BTS detects TCH radio link failure, and sends CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION to BSC to indicate that call drop happens at the air
interface due to radio link connection failure. This item measures the times of
receiving CONNECTION FAILURE INDICATION (cause: all causes described in
"GSM 0858" except for equipment failure (0X20) and terrestrial channel failure
(0X22)).
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives CONNECTION
FAILURE INDICATION (cause: all causes described in GSM 0858 except for
equipment failure (0X20) and terrestrial channel failure (0X22)) from the TCH of
objective cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BTS sends ERROR INDICATION to BSC due to TCH radio link
layer connection abnormal so as to notify BSC the call drop at air interface due to
radio link failure. This item is measured when BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01), unsolicited
DM response, multiple frame established state (0x05), sequence error (0x07)).
See "GSM 0858".
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives ERROR
INDICATION (cause: timer T200 expired (N200 + 1) times (0x01), unsolicited
DM response, multiple frame established state (0x05), sequence error (0x07))
from the TCH of the objective cell.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: This item measures the percentage of TCH call drops (caused by
channel) accounting for successful TCH seizures. See TCH call drops (caused
by channel) and Successful TCH seizures.
z Measurement point: none.
z Formula: TCH call drops (caused by channel) / successful TCH seizures
3.24.1 General
"Cell Flow Control Measurement Function" shows the resources utilization of the cell
and BTS that the cell belongs to. All the statistic items in this part are listed in
Table 3-34.
The statistic items of this measurement type can be registered selectively according
to necessity.
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I. Delete indications
z Description: When the uplink CCCH (RACH) is overload, BTS sends CCCH
LOAD INDICATION (RACH overload) BSC. Currently Huawei BSS does not
support the RACH overload of packet service; therefore packet call caused
RACH overload is also regarded as circuit service RACH overload. Besides,
when the downlink CCCH is overload, BTS not only reports overload to BSC, but
also distinguishes between overload caused by packet service and overload
caused by circuit service. In the former case, CCCH LOAD INDICATION is sent
to BSC, and in the latter case, PACKET CCCH LOAD INDICATIN is sent to PCU.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives the CCCH LOAD
INDICATION (cause: uplink CCCH (RACH) overload) message from BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BTS stores the downlink CCCH (PCH) messages from BSC and
PCU in different receiving buffer queues. Downlink CCCH overload takes place
when the length of a receiving buffer queue exceeds the threshold. Whether
CCCH LOAD INDICATION is reported to PCU or BSC depends on the
overloaded queue.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives the CCCH LOAD
INDICATION (cause: circuit service downlink CCCH (PCH) overload) message.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the number of times BSC receives the
OVERLOAD (cause: CCCH overload) message from the objective cell within the
measurement cycle. That means, when BTS detects CCCH overload, it reports
OVERLOAD (cause: CCCH overload) to BSC, and at the same time, it also
reports CCCH LOAD INDICATION to BSC.
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TRX overload reports (CCCH overload) = CCCH load reports (RACH overload) + CCCH load reports
(PCH overload) (including circuit service and packet service). However, in practice, BER may cause
difference of this equation.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives the OVERLOAD
(cause: CCCH overload) message from BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: This item measures the number of times BSC receives the
OVERLOAD (cause: TRX processor overload) message from the objective cell
within the measurement cycle. TRX processor overload means the CPU
occupation of the TRX processor under the measured cell exceeds the threshold.
This item has no direct relation with CCCH overload.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives the OVERLOAD
(cause: TRX processor overload) message from BTS.
z Formula: none.
z Description: On the occasion of TCH flow control, this item is measured when the
number of idle service channels is smaller than the number threshold of service
channels. Whenever this happens, BSC will adjust cell flow ranks, which affects
the minimum access level in the system message issued by BSC. The higher cell
flow rank suggests higher minimum access level, and it is more difficult for MS to
access or camp on the current cell. But in practice, the function of TCH flow
control is prohibited, so the result of this index is 0.
z Measurement point: On the occasion of TCH flow control, this item is measured
when the number of idle service channels is smaller than the number threshold
of service channels.
z Formula: none.
z Description: BSC finds that a cell has no service channel available, but this cell
has been configured with external adjacent cell, to prevent the handovers from
adjacent cell to the current cell, BSC sends LOAD INDICATION to MSC, which
forwards this message to the BSS where the adjacent cell is located. The
external adjacent cell will leave the congested cells out of candidate list. BSC
checks the number of idle service channels every five seconds.
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z Measurement point: BSC finds that a cell has no service channel available, but
this cell has been configured with external adjacent cell. to prevent the
handovers from adjacent cell to the current cell, BSC sends LOAD INDICATION
to MSC. This item is measured when BSC sends this message to MSC.
z Formula: none.
z Description: On the occasion that SDCCH dynamic convert is allowed, BSC first
initiates dynamic convert algorithm (leaky bucket algorithm). When necessary,
the TCH dynamically converted to SDCCH will be converted back to TCH. This
item measures the times of SDCCH converted to TCH.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when a SDCCH is converted back to
TCH.
z Formula: none.
3.25.1 General
Huawei BSS consists of BSC, BTS and PCU. The packet data is transferred to the
core network of GPRS via BTS, BSC and PCU. The signaling transmission path is MS
– BTS – BSC (BSC performs partial management) – PCU – SGSN.
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Currently, most MSs does not support the first two types of combined channels, so
CCCH is usually used to realize the function of PCCCH, BCCH realizes the function of
PBCCH. This means that normally only the combination of PDTCH + PACCH +
PTCCH (called PDCH) is applied.
The packet call procedure at BTS-BSC side only consists of immediate assignment
procedure. The immediate assignment process is as follows: MS is accessed the
network via RACH, and It sends CHANNEL REQUEST (contained cause value:
Packet Call (0 x 03)) to request for PDCH. When BSC decides that this request is a
packet call request, it will forward this message to PCU, which will implement channel
assignment. After assigning PDCH, PCU will initiate PACKET IMMEDIATE
ASSIGNMENT COMMAND, which will be transparently transferred by BSC to MS.
MS is then notified to access the assigned PDCH. After access PDCH, MS
implements the corresponding signaling transmission and data transmission. PCU
implements packet channel assignment according to the actual needs of the
connection. The signaling concerning assignment is transmitted on PACCH. The
packet service supports cell reselection, not handover process. When providing
packet service, if it is necessary to set up circuit connection, BSC will notify PCU (then
PCU notifies MS) to suspend the packet service, and give the priority to circuit service.
After the circuit service is complete and the related link is released, BSC will resume
the packet service.
All statistic items related to packet call and PDCH resources in BSS traffic statistic
system are contained in this measurement function, and see Table 3-35 for details.
For cells supporting GPRS, it is recommended to use a task to register these items,
both during the initial operation and normal operation of the network so as to obtain
the information about the implementation of packet call process and utilization of
PDCH resources.
If there are many MSs supporting GPRS in a cell or some MS attach failed, there will
be many Packet immediate assignment requests. It is possible to obtain the
information of packet immediate assignment by comparing "Successful packet
immediate assignments" and "Packet immediate assignment requests". The interface
information tracing function provided by BSC and PCU can be used to trace the
information at Pb interface.
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z Description: Huawei BSS supports both static PDCH and dynamic PDCH. On
the occasion of the former one, after GPRS cells start to function, PCU obtains
the right to assign these channels, while BSC only has the right of basic
maintenance, and will not implement the management and allocation of these
channels. On the occasion of dynamic channel, the circuit service and packet
service request for channels to each other when necessary, but the circuit
service has the right to forcedly seize the channel.
z Measurement point: When the circuit service needs to seize or plans to seize the
dynamic PDCH currently seized by packet service, it will send
BSC_PCU_TCH_REQ (Huawei Pb interface message) to PCU. This item is
measured in this case.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: After BSC requires to get back dynamic PDCH from PCU, if PCU
responds and agrees to this requirement, this item is measured.
z Measurement point: This item is measured when BSC receives
PCU_BSC_TCH_ACK (Huawei Pb interface message) from PCU.
z Formula: none.
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is divided with the times of accumulating (times of sampling) to get the value of
this item. Therefore, this item may not be an integer.
z Measurement point: At the end of each measurement cycle, the average
available PDCHs will be calculated and sent to BAM.
z Formula: none.
3.26.1 General
When using the function of IUO cell, it is important to reasonably configure the TRXs
of the overlaid subcell and underlaid subcell so that in the wide covered area the
underlaid subcell can be used to provide remote coverage and the overlaid subcell to
bear the traffic; in the dense multiplexing area the less multiplexed TRX frequency
(e.g. BCCH) can be used. With scientific configuration of the parameters related to
overlaid and underlaid power, the system interference can be lowered to the greatest
extent.
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The task of overlaid/underlaid subcell measurement is the cell. The module No., cell
No. and TRX No. (or all cells in the module) of the task can be configured in Object
Definition. All measurement items are listed in Table 3-36.
z Description: When BSC needs to allocate TCH to MS for some reasons (e.g.
assignment, immediate assignment, intra-BSC handover, inter-BSC handover),
it will first fill the IUO property in the channel request according to the configured
data, and then initiate the channel allocation process. If the requested IUO is
underlaid subcell, but there is no idle TCH in underlaid subcell, this index will
increase by 1. The information of times of IUO TCH overflow can be used to
optimize the IUO channel allocation parameters and IUO handover parameter.
z Measurement point: Measured when the TCH allocated by BSC for MS is in
underlaid subcell, while the underlaid subcell has no idle TCH.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: When BSC needs to allocate TCH to MS for some reasons (e.g.
assignment, immediate assignment, intra-BSC handover, inter-BSC handover),
it will first fill the IUO property in the channel request according to the configured
data, and then initiate the channel allocation process. If the requested IUO is
overlaid subcell, but there is no idle TCH in overlaid subcell, this index will
increase by 1. The information of times of IUO TCH overflow can be used to
optimize the IUO channel allocation parameters and IUO handover parameter.
z Measurement point: Measured when the TCH allocated by BSC for MS is in
overlaid subcell, while the overlaid subcell has no idle TCH.
z Formula: none.
z Description: The total number of MRs received from the TCH of underlaid subcell.
When BSS receives the MR from MS, if the serving cell is the underlaid subcell
and currently seizes TCH, this index increases by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSS receives the MR from MS and the
serving cell is underlaid subcell, and currently seizes TCH.
z Formula: none.
z Description: The total number of MRs received from the TCH of overlaid subcell.
When BSS receives the MR from MS, if the serving cell is the overlaid subcell
and currently seizes TCH, this index increases by 1.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSS receives the MR from MS and the
serving cell is overlaid subcell, and currently seizes TCH.
z Formula: none.
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overlaid to underlaid subcell. If the value of this index is too large, the
configuration of IUO HO Data may be not reasonable.
z Measurement point: Measured BSC initiates the handover from overlaid to
underlaid subcell within a cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When the serving cell is the underlaid subcell, after the BSC
handover decision algorithm process, system initiates a handover from underlaid
to overlaid subcell. This index will increase by 1 if the handover failed due to
overlaid subcell congestion. It is possible to judge whether the TCH configuration
of overlaid subcell is reasonable with this index and "Rank 2" as the reference.
z Measurement point: Measured when the handover within a cell from underlaid to
overlaid subcell failed due to overlaid subcell congestion.
z Formula: none.
z Description: When the serving cell is the overlaid subcell, after the BSC
handover decision algorithm process, system initiates a handover from overlaid
to underlaid subcell. This index will increase by 1 if the handover failed due to
underlaid subcell congestion. It is possible to judge whether the TCH
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z Description: Average uplink level during the IUO handover from overlaid to
underlaid subcell. When the serving cell is the overlaid subcell, after the BSC
handover decision algorithm process, system initiates a handover from overlaid
to underlaid subcell. The uplink level value in MR will be added to the sum in this
case. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum with the total times
adding the level values within the measurement cycle. Note that, the
measurement point is at the moment when the handover is initiated. No matter
the handover afterwards is successful or not, the uplink level in MR that triggers
the handover will be measured. This index can be used to judge whether the
configuration of IUO HO Data is reasonable.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC initiates a handover from overlaid to
underlaid subcell within a cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Average downlink level during the IUO handover from overlaid to
underlaid subcell. When the serving cell is the overlaid subcell, after the BSC
handover decision algorithm process, system initiates a handover from overlaid
to underlaid subcell. The downlink level value in MR will be added to the sum in
this case. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum with the total
times adding the level values within the measurement cycle. Note that, the
measurement point is at the moment when the handover is initiated. No matter
the handover afterwards is successful or not, the downlink level in MR that
triggers the handover will be measured. This index can be used to judge whether
the configuration of IUO HO Data is reasonable.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC initiates a handover from overlaid to
underlaid subcell within a cell.
z Formula: none.
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z Description: Average uplink level during the IUO handover from underlaid to
overlaid subcell. When the serving cell is the underlaid subcell, after the BSC
handover decision algorithm process, system initiates a handover from underlaid
to ovderlaid subcell. The uplink level value in MR will be added to the sum in this
case. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum with the total times
adding the level values within the measurement cycle. Note that, the
measurement point is at the moment when the handover is initiated. No matter
the handover afterwards is successful or not, the uplink level in MR that triggers
the handover will be measured. This index can be used to judge whether the
configuration of IUO HO Data is reasonable.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC initiates a handover from underlaid to
overlaid subcell within a cell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Average downlink level during the IUO handover from underlaid to
overlaid subcell. When the serving cell is the underlaid subcell, after the BSC
handover decision algorithm process, system initiates a handover from underlaid
to ovderlaid subcell. The downlink level value in MR will be added to the sum in
this case. The value of this index is generated by dividing the sum with the total
times adding the level values within the measurement cycle. Note that, the
measurement point is at the moment when the handover is initiated. No matter
the handover afterwards is successful or not, the downlink level in MR that
triggers the handover will be measured. This index can be used to judge whether
the configuration of IUO HO Data is reasonable.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSC initiates a handover from underlaid to
overlaid subcell within a cell.
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z Formula: none.
z Description: After receiving an SDCCH request, BSC first fill the IUO property in
the channel request according to the data configuration, and then initiates the
channel allocation process. The value of this index will increase by 1 if the
property of IUO that requests for channel is underlaid subcell while there is no
idle SDCCH in this underlaid subcell. If the times of underlaid signaling channel
overflow is large, the SDCCH configured for underlaid subcell is not enough,
which often results in congestion.
z Measurement point: Measured when the property of IUO that requests for
channel is underlaid subcell while there is no idle SDCCH in this underlaid
subcell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: After receiving an SDCCH request, BSC first fill the IUO property in
the channel request according to the data configuration, and then initiates the
channel allocation process. The value of this index will increase by 1 if the
property of IUO that requests for channel is overlaid subcell while there is no idle
SDCCH in this overlaid subcell. If the times of overlaid signaling channel
overflow is large, the SDCCH configured for overlaid subcell is not enough,
which often results in congestion.
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z Measurement point: Measured when the property of IUO that requests for
channel is overlaid subcell while there is no idle SDCCH in this overlaid subcell.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Total number of MRs on the SDCCH of IUO underlaid subcell. The
value of this index will increase by 1 if the serving cell is the underlaid subcell and
SDCCH is currently seized when BSS receives the MR from MS.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSS receives the MR from MS and the
serving cell is the underlaid subcell and SDCCH is currently seized.
z Formula: none.
z Description: Total number of MRs on the SDCCH of IUO overlaid subcell. The
value of this index will increase by 1 if the serving cell is the overlaid subcell and
SDCCH is currently seized when BSS receives the MR from MS.
z Measurement point: Measured when BSS receives the MR from MS and the
serving cell is the overlaid subcell and SDCCH is currently seized.
z Formula: none.
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3.27.1 General
Uplink frequency scan function is a Huawei-featured function. It can scan the uplink
Rx level of all the frequencies in GSM900/1800 frequency band, i.e. it can scan the
strength of interference signals in the frequency bands of "890~915M Hz" and
"1805~1880M Hz". The uplink frequency scan function is to test interference.
Because the uplink frequency scan is a test of uplink Rx level, the measurement result
reflects the strength of the signals of the measurement frequency that can be received
in the cell, and can serve as the reference for engineers to select appropriate working
frequencies.
3.27.2 Principle
On the precondition that normal conversion is not affected, the uplink frequency scan
function utilizes an idle frame on a TCH of the measurement cell to conduct a cyclic
test (When BSC allocates this channel, the TCH on the TRX which BCCH belongs to
is preferred), and scans the uplink Rx level of the designated frequency. TCH is of
26-multiframe structure, and there is one idle frame in each multiframe. So the period
of the idle frame on TCH is "26 multiframe structure*0.577 (burst length)*8 (TDMA
frame) =120ms". In actual application, it takes about 1 minute to scan 50 frequencies.
In a frequency scan task, max. 124 measurement frequencies can be registered. An
ergodic scan approximately takes 3 minutes. Uplink frequency scan is triggered after
a frequency scan traffic statistic task is registered. The measurement shall be stopped
when the traffic statistic task is deleted or suspended.
The measurement result output in Traffic Statistic System is the average value of the
uplink Rx level scanned from the start time of a frequency scan task till the
measurement result is output, but clipping to measurement result is performed
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technically. Because an idle frame is adopted for uplink frequency scan, in actual
application, the uplink Rx level of synchronous cells (including the frequencies of the
other TRXs of this cell) cannot be scanned.
The uplink frequency scan function is used to measure the interference level that
affects GSM900/1800 uplink Rx quality in the radio environment. It can measure the
uplink interference of all GSM900/1800 frequency bands. To perform more accurate
measurement for the interference band of idle TCH, please refer to the items in "Cell
Measurement Function" and "Channel Allocation Measurement Function".
Measurement of this interference band only aims at designated frequencies.
Because the main set and sub set levels are reported and processed separately,
there are two statistic values for the uplink frequency scan result of a frequency. The
values adopt "main setlevel/sub set level" form.
The registered task period can be set as per the actual requirement. The min. period
is 15 minutes. The object type of a frequency scan traffic statistic task is "cell"
Note:
BTS20 does not support the frequency scan function. The principle of BTS3001C frequency scan
function is similar to that of BTS3X. BTS3001C uses all the timeslots of the 8 TCHs on the whole TRX, so
the precision is comparatively higher. However, normal conversion is interrupted. BTS3001C frequency
scan function is started and controlled by BTS Maintenance System.
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While using BSC traffic statistics system, if there is any phenomenon or fault beyond
your knowledge and no related information can be found in this manual, please
handle this problem following the steps below:
Note:
In the file names above, "xxx" stands for the task No. BSC system allocates a task No. for each
measurement task which has already been registered in BSC successfully. The task No. of one task can
be found in the interface of "Data Query" where there is a window of "SQL Condition Query Statement"
display the task No. as Taskxxx.
"databak" is used to backup the task information and result file when modifying the
task configuration.
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Any of above files in the folder "data" will be recreated if it is damaged so that the
system can work normally. However, the original content of this file will be cleared and
all information related to this file will be lost. "stats.ver" in the folder "log" will be
recreated whenever BAM is restarted, and "system.log", "error.log" and "sysconv.log"
will be recreated when they are damaged.
The maximum number of sub-records of No.xxx task results saved in each "stxxx" file
is limited. For permanent task, the number is 65535. For normal task, the number
depends on the days specified. However, due to the space limit (max. 25M each) for
the result files, the number of records in task result file cannot be larger than 32767.
The size of "system.log" also has limit. The default limit is 5M each, but this limit can
be modified by modifying "bam.ini". When the size exceeds the limit, this file will be
backed up to "osystem.log", and at the same time, the original information in
"system.log" is cleared.
[STATISTICS]
INSTALLED=1
Note:
"1" stands for traffic statistics has been installed.
"0" stands for traffic statistics has not been installed.
SYSLOG=1
Note:
"1" stands for system log will be saved.
"0" stands for system log won’t be saved.
SYSLOGSIZE=5120
Note:
Size of "system.log". When SYSLOG=0, this file is invalid.
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III. Troubleshooting;
Make sure to record all operations implemented before the abnormality occurs, such
as operations performed at auto configuration console and data management console,
or dynamic data configuration.
Please also remember to record the measures taken during the process of clearing
the fault according to this chapter.
Please contact the custom support center by the following methods, and provide the
data, file and the operation steps referred above.
z Hotline for technical support: 86-0755-26540036;
z FAX: 86-0755-26540035;
z Email: Support@huawei.com.
I. Fault description
When registering a traffic statistics task, system prompts ”The application will exit due
to the error when opening project file.” or ”The application version is incompatible with
project file version, the application will exit.”
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II. Cause
1) Item files of the current version which is in the folder of [AutoCfg/msmold/ current
version] in OMC Server are damaged;
2) The version of item file is not consistent with that of the Host selected when
starting the traffic statistics console, and as a result, the traffic statistics console
cannot match the two.
III. Handling
Caution:
I. Fault description
When registering a traffic statistics task, if there are over 200 tasks (including
permanent tasks, system will prompt “Task num. is more than the front limits” or “Lack
of resource in the front”.
II. Cause
At most 200 tasks or 3000 subtasks can be created at each BM. Currently a BM
supports at most 128 cells. Therefore, under the condition of full configuration,
registering a task of "Cell Measurement Function" whose object is defined as “All cells
in the module” will register 128 subtasks. When the number of subtasks contained in
the tasks registered in this BM exceeds 3000 or the number of registered task
exceeds 200, system will provide the corresponding prompt of error.
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III. Handling
Register tasks according to the actual situation. Try to avoid registering tasks with the
object of “All cells in the module” or similar ones. And try not to register the same
statistic items with the same objects in multiple tasks so as to avoid wasting available
resources.
I. Fault description
When registering a traffic statistics task, system prompts “No enough disk space in
BAM”.
II. Cause
When creating a task, BAM will allocate disk space (25 M at the most) necessary for
saving the corresponding task result file for this task according to task information. If
the current disk space available is smaller than the required, system will give this
prompt.
III. Handling
Sort out the disk space of BAM, and clear the Recycle Bin to prepare enough space
for saving task results.
4.3.3 Task Frame Length Exceeding the restriction of BAM and Host
I. Fault description
II. Cause
There are restrictions to the length of the communication frame between BAM and
Host. If there are too many objects to register or too many items, the length of the
frame related to task registration may exceed the corresponding restriction, and as a
result, the task cannot be registered successfully.
III. Handling
Reduce the number of objects and items in a task so that the information of the items
selected and object will not both be too large during registration. If the object of a
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certain task is all cells under each module, it is possible to reduce the number of
objects by combining the objects. For example, it is possible to register all cells under
each module instead of each specified cell under this module.
I. Fault description
II. Cause
Each task can have at least 60 original items except for two statistic function types:
“Cell Frequency Scan” and “Receiving Level Measurement Function”. Each original
item has its own ID which is the same as the one in the counter of Host. If the
protocols between foreground and background are inconsistent or the number of
registered original items is more than 60, system will prompt measurement items
description error or number of items error.
Note:
The number of original items contained in a measurement task is shown in the table heading of “Selected
Items”.
III. Handling
Reduce the number of original items contained in a task. If these items are to be
registered, please distribute them to multiple tasks.
4.3.5 Too Large HDD Space Needed for Saving Task Result
I. Fault description
When registering a task, system prompts “Register task failed: Task need too large
disk space”
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II. Cause
The space allocated by BAM for result of each task is 25 M at the most. System will
give this prompt if system finds according to the objects, items and measurement time
of the task that the HDD space needed is larger than 25 M.
III. Handling
1) Do not use the traffic statistics console with version different from the Host to
register tasks;
2) Reduce the number of items or objects involved, shorten the measurement time,
increase measurement period and reduce the time length for saving the
measurement results.
I. Fault description
When registering a traffic statistics task, system prompt “Failed: Task belongs to this
statistic function type has existed. Can't repeatedly register”.
II. Cause
In BSC, some statistic function type can be registered for only once. For example:
CPU Measurement Function, Outgoing Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function,
Incoming Inter Cell Handover Measurement Function, Defined Adjacent Cell
Measurement Function, Undefined Adjacent Cell Measurement Function and Cell
Frequency Scan. If these statistic function types are registered in more than one task,
system will prompt this information.
III. Handling
I. Fault description
II. Cause
The task of Cell Frequency Scan cannot be registered in multiple tasks. If tasks of this
statistic function type are registered at multiple WSs, system will give this prompt.
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III. Handling
I. Fault description
When registering a task, system prompts “Can't resolve computable statistic items.
Maybe items are mistaken, or lack of memory.”
II. Cause
The memory of WS is insufficient to resolve the items selected into original items, or
the selected items include customized items, but the formula of the customized items
is not in line with system criterion.
III. Handling
Quit those programs temporary not needed and register the task again. If the
registration fails again, check whether the formula of the customized item is in line
with the criterion. If not, delete the customized item and create another customized
item to register the task.
4.4.1 Measurement Result Abnormal after Changing the Time of BAM and
Server
I. Fault description
When the time of BAM and Server has been changed, user cannot query the results
of some tasks, or the measurement results are obviously incorrect.
II. Cause
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For example, the measurement time of a task is 8:00~10:00, and its period is 30
minutes. System has output the results twice at 8:30 and 9:00. While the time of
Server is adjusted to 8:00 at 9:00, as shown in Figure 4-1, at the last result queries,
the results 8:30 and 9:00 are the ones before adjusting the time. After the time is
adjusted, the results during 8:00~9:00 cannot be outputted. The result outputted at
9:30 is actually the result the sums of three periods during 8:00~9:30. This result is
not reliable, and can be ignored. The result at 10:00 will recover to normal.
III. Handling
If the time of BAM or Server has been changed, please discard the first outputted
measurement result after adjusting the time.
I. Fault description
On the day of time system switching daylight savings time, there is a blank in the
measurement result covering a certain period of time.
II. Cause
On the day of switching time system, the time is switched back for one hour. The
results generated during this period cannot be queried. When switching back to
normal system, there will also be a period of time with no results save due to the
one-hour-long time overlapping.
III. Handling
Configure the time zone in OMC Server and BAM according to actual situation so that
this abnormality will not occur to the countries or areas where daylight savings time
system is not practiced.
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In the areas practicing daylight savings time system, do discard the first outputted
measurement result after the time has been changed.
Do not configure different time zones on the BAMs connected to the same OMC
Server.
I. Fault description
II. Cause
If the occupancy of CPU is 0, then the MPU may have been restarted or switched over
during the measurement period, which results in results of this period lost or
unavailable. In this case, the traffic statistics console will use "0" to indicate the
measurement result. The traffic statistics console will indicate the result availability of
each object at “Detailed Information”. The available ones are marked with "√", and the
unavailable ones are marked with "X".
III. Handling
None.
4.4.4 Times of ××× Successful Being 0/××× Success rate Being *****
I. Fault description
II. Cause
Normally only under the situation of task result lost/unavailable, will the successful
times of ××× be 0. In this case, “Detailed Information” is "×".
And normally only in the case of adopting pre-defined items or customized items, will
the success rate of ××× be *****. The pre-defined items and customized items are
calculated from original items. If the measurement result corresponding to
denominator part in the formula of a pre-defined item or customized item is 0, the
measurement result will be "*****".
III. Handling
None.
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I. Fault description
II. Cause
III. Handling
None.
I. Fault description
When measurement results, “Unknown statistic items” appears in the item value of
the task result.
II. Cause
This item may have been deleted or the item cannot be found in item file of the current
version due to version mismatching.
III. Handling
1) If a customized item has been deleted, it is necessary to select other items for
this task;
2) Avoid using Clients of different versions to query measurement results;
3) After adding a customized item and using this new customized item to register a
task, make sure to refresh item files at other Clients in time.
I. Fault description
When querying task results, "?" appearing in the item value of measurement result
and system prompts “Illegal statistic item. May have been deleted!”
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II. Cause
The calculation formula of this item is invalid, or the original items contained in this
item cannot be found in the item file of the current version due to version mismatching.
III. Handling
I. Fault description
When printing the measurement results, system prompts “The font you used may lead
to irregular of the column, a monospaced font for example Courier New is suggested.
Continue?” If continue, the columns in the printed result will be in disorder.
II. Cause
Before printing the measurement result, system will calculate the width offset for each
column. If non-monospaced font is selected, the position of the columns may be in
disorder.
III. Handling
I. Fault description
II. Cause
The customized items, item templates, time templates and object templates of the
same version cannot be simultaneously modified at different machines.
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III. Handling
Avoid simultaneously modifying the customized items, item templates, time templates
and object templates of the same version, which are connected to the same OMC
Server at different machines.
I. Fault description
II. Cause
The network connecting to OMC Server is abnormal, or the initial information of the
FTP default user configured in OMC Server is modified (e.g. user deleted, password
modified, write right deleted).
III. Handling
BAM and application consoles need system resources to operate. Since it is possible
to open multiple application consoles at a BAM from multiple WSs, or open multiple
application consoles at multiple BAMs from WSs, the system resources may be
insufficient for too many applications to operate. In this case, the operation may be
abnormal, and BAM and application consoles (including traffic statistics console) may
not be able to respond for a long time.
If this abnormality occurs, please close the OMC WSs not needed. Try not to open
many application consoles at a BAM from multiple WSs, nor simultaneously carry out
operations of large data size.
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I. Fault description
When querying task status, the status of module in "Task Status" does not reflect the
actual situation.
II. Cause
It is not allowed to continuously click <Task Status> when querying tasks status. A
query should be initiated after the previous one has been done.
III. Handling
I. Fault description
When viewing the help file of traffic statistics console, system prompts: “Can't open
help file!”
II. Cause
III. Handling
1) Make sure that the help file has been installed, and can be found under
"\Help\Stat" in the current OMC installation path. If not, please reinstall the
system;
2) Do not delete this file nor modify its file name.
I. Fault description
When modifying a task’s object, system prompts “Modify task failed: Time out to
convert results”.
II. Cause
Dynamic configuration may cause task re-registration at the BAM and a lot of task
results may need to be converted. The operation of “modify task’s objects” also needs
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to convert task’s result. If these two are operated at the same time, there will be many
task results to be converted; as a result, converting result timeout may occur.
III. Handling
I. Fault description
After halting the measurement task, the icon of the task is changed to be .
II. Cause
III. Handling
Check and make sure that the MPU and the connection between MPU and BAM are
normal.
I. Fault description
After activating the measurement task, the icon of the task is changed to be .
II. Cause
A lot of cause will lead to this failure, such as BAM allocating memory failure, no
response from MPU, failure returned from MPU.
III. Handling
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