Duche Technologies

BTS /BSS FIELD MAINTENANCE ( FME/FSE/FSO)

TRAINING
JOB ROLE:

1. FM engineer is responsible for coordinating with the NOC and transmission team to ensure fault free
network through periodic maintenance activities and assisting in fault management in case of fault
occurrence at radio locations. He is also responsible for accepting new sites from Projects team and
ensuring completion of upgrade/ change activities as required.
2. Performing periodical preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance checks and work order
execution.
3. Document incident reports, trouble tickets to vendor, final solution for problems. Preparation of
corresponding reports regarding responsible area.
4. To contribute to acceptance of new installed sites, nodes, equipments.
5. To be responsible for checking compatibility of spare parts to support continues uptime of responsible
equipments.

Duration: 2 Months

Course benefits

On completion of this course, you will acquire a hands-on practical experience on Maintenance of Active
Equipments on Telecom Sites.

Audience

Young and talented minds who desire to build a career in the Telecommunications Sector.

Prerequisites

Graduate.

Eligible Applicants
This program is designed for Universities/Polytechnics/Colleage of Education , Graduates of Electrical,
Electronics, Computer Science, ICT, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other ICT related
courses

Module – A: Introduction to Telecom Sector

1. Introduction to Telecommunication Sector.

2. Growth of Telecom Sector in Nigeria
3. Telecom Operators in Nigeria.
4. Telecom Vendors in Nigeria.
5. Sub Contractors in Telecom Sector in Nigeria
6. Outsourcing firms in Telecom Sector in Nigeria.
7. Job opportunities in Telecom sector.
8. How to Secure Telecom Jobs in Nigeria and abroad.
9. How to start career in Telecommunication sector?

Module – B: Introduction to Telecom Technologies GSM/UMTS/LTE (2G/3G/4G Networks)

1. Overview and Architecture of GSM/UMTS/LTE.

2. Function of Network elements used in Access and Core networks.

Module – C: Different types of Telecom sites for GSM/UMTS/LTE (2G/3G/4G Networks)

1. Introduction to Telecom site

2. Different Types of Telecom Sites for 2G/3G/4G Network.
3. BTS Sites, NodeB Site, eNodeB Sites, BSC Site, RNC Site, MSC Site, POI Site, Transmission links.

Module – D: Equipments used at Telecom Sites GSM/UMTS/LTE (2G/3G/4G Networks)

1. Telecom Equipments:-Introduction, types and usages of Telecom Equipments

2. Equipments (Infra):-Introduction, types and usages of Telecom Towers, Shelters, Pole Mounts, Outdoor
Cable Trays (HCT & VCT), Roxtec and Cable tray (indoor-HCT).
3. Equipments (Electrical):-Introduction, types and usages of Diesel Generator, AMF panel, Earthing Pits,
Lightning Arrestors, Aviation Lamps, Servo-stabilizer, Power Interface Unit, Power Plant, Air-conditioner,
Battery Bank, Alarm panel, ACDB, DCDB, EGB and IGB,Solar panel, Hybrid battery.
4. RF Equipments:-Introduction, types and usages of panel Antenna (GSM, UMTS & LTE), Antenna
Accessories (Tilt Arrangement, Antenna Clamps etc.), RF cables & Accessories (RF cables, Jumper cables,
RF Connectors, RF Clamp, RF Earthing Kits, Wheather proofing Kits & Surge arrestors etc.)
 5. Transmission Equipments:-Introduction, types and usages of Microwave Dish Antenna, Feed Horn,
Microwave Radio, Wave Guide Cable, Wave Guide Splitter/Coupler, IF Cable & Accessories, Transmission
Rack, DDF, Microwave IDU, Mux, SDH and other transmission equipments

Module – E: Tools & Test equipments used at 2G/3G/4G sites

1. Introduction, Specification & Usage of Tools and Test equipments used at Telecom sites (2G, 3G & 4G).
2. Tools:-Spanners, Screw Drivers, Hammers, Cutters, Crimping Tools, Knife, Drilling Machine, Punching
Tools, E1 Connector Tools, Wrapping Tool, Strippers, Hot Air Gun, Torque Wrench, Ratchet Set, Soldering
iron, Tilt Meter, Mirror Compass, RF cable Cutter, Spirit Level, Allen Key, Rope, Pulley etc.
3. Test Equipments:-Laptop, Multimeter, Analog Power Meter, Digital Power Meter, Ethernet Tester, VSWR
Meter, Site Analyzer,etc.
4. Health & Safety Tools:-Helmet, Safety Belt, Gloves, Boots, First Aid Box, EHS Guideline Sheets etc.
5. Software Tools: -Filezilla, Site Analyzer PC Tool, USB to COM Driver, Different Microwave software,
Different BTS/Node-B/eNode-B software etc.

Module – F: Fundamental of BTS/Node-B and eNode-B

1. Concept of Diversity Technique, Carrier configuration, RF Radio Units, Power Unit and Controller Unit.
2. Introduction to BTS/Node-B/eNode-B
3. Fundamental Block diagram of BTS/Node-B/eNode-B
4. Different Modules of BTS/Node-B/eNode-B
5. Sectorization in BTS of BTS/Node-B/eNode-B
6. Alarams in BTS/Node-B/eNode-B
7. Carrier configuration used in BTS/Node-B/eNode-B

Module – G: Product Overview and Installation of RF Equipments

1. Explanation of Product overview, Cabinet Information, Cards description, Cards functionality, Internal
Cabling according to different configuration, External interface of cabinet, External and Internal Alarms
2. Nokia: – Nokia Ultrasite EDGE BTS, Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS, Nokia Flexi WCDMA BTS, and Nokia Multi-
Radio.
3. Ericsson:-RBS2000 Series RBS6000 Series (RBS6601, RBS6202)
4. Huawei:-3900 Series
5. ZTE:- BTS Series
6. Installation Concept of RF equipments

Module – H: Commissioning and Integration of BTS/Node-B & eNode-B

 1. Installation ,commissioning and Integration Procedure for BTS/Node-B & eNode-B Equipments
2. Cabinet installation steps
3. External connection on cabinet
4. Cards arrangements according to carrier configuration
5. Internal cabling according to carrier configuration
6. External alarm connection and termination
7. Media/E1 termination on cabinet
8. Commissioning of equipments
9. Integration of equipments

Module – I: Hardware Description, Installation and commissioning of Transmission Equipments System

Used in 2G/3G/4G Networks

1. Microwave Technology overview:-What is Microwave?, MW Frequencies Band, Propagation Used, LOS

Principle, Fundamental of LOS survey, Types of Microwave (PDH & SDH), Why we used MW
communication system in GSM, UMTS & LTE Networks.
2. E1/T1 Fundamental:-What is E1 or T1?, Basic of E1/T1, different types of E1/T1 cables, E1 bypassing &
routing, Capacity of MW communication system in Terms of E1/T1/STM1.
3. E1 Patching:-Concept of E1 routing, Physical E1 Connection between two Microwave IDUs, Logical Cross
Connection of E1, E1 Testing, Optical media Termination & E1 Mapping.
4. Microwave Product Discription:-Nokia, Huawei , Ericsson
5. Microwave Plan:-What is microwave plan?, What are major components of microwave plan?
6. Implementation of MW Equipments:-1+0 & 1+1 Microwave configuration, Diversity in Microwave,
Installation Process for Microwave Antenna, Fixing of Radio with Antenna, IF Cable routing &
Termination, Microwave Rack Installation, IDU & DDF installation, Commissioning Process, Alignment
Process.
7. Troubleshooting:-Troubleshooting of  faults and alarms on Microwave.

Module – J: Site Maintenance of Nokia / Huawei/Ericsson

1. Various types of maintenance and its activity along with documentations such as preventive
maintenance ,break down maintenance /regular maintenance etc
2. Rectification of various alarms related to Rf line such as High VSWR, RSSI etc
3. Rectification of various transmission alarms.
4. Rectification of various RF alarms.
5. E1 routing and its verification and testing
Module – K: Miscellaneous activities at telecom sites

1. Swapping of equipments, Sector addition, Sector removal, Antenna height reduction, Capacity
expansion.

Module L: Site acceptance and its Procedures.

1. Introduction to Site acceptance

2. Identification of Snags at Site.
3. Site Ownership after acceptance..

Module M: Case study of Vendor Equipments used by Operators.

After successful completion of the training, you will be able to work on

1. 2G, 3G, 4G and MW Technologies.

2. Handle equipments used at cell site.
3. Understand functionality of BTS NodeB, eNodeB, as well as MW.
4. Troubleshoot MW link
5. Troubleshoot BTS, NodeB/ eNodeB Sites.Check site Installation as well as commissioning quality for
snags.
6. Manage installation as well as commissioning team and make documents for the sites.

Method of Training:

Providing well designed training material to all the candidates, Lectures by qualified and highly experienced
trainers. Provide details classroom study as well as practical in lab/on site field study, Group discussions,
Presentations, Mentoring, Questions and Answers. Preparing the trainees for a successful outing in interviews.

More Information :

Course Code :               Radio Network Drive test training

Duration :                      60 days

Mode :                             Classroom /  On site(lots of field work)

Eligibility :                    NCE/OND/HND/BSC holders

Placement :                   Industrial Attachment  for interested trainees in telecom companies.

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