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References
SN Document Author Date
1 G-Guide to Eliminating Interference - 20050311-A-1.0 Chen Baolin 2005-3-11
2 GSM BSS Network KPI (Network Coverage) Optimization Manual Xie Haibin 2008-6-18
3 GSM BSS Network KPI (SDCCH Call Drop Rate) Baseline Wu Zhen 2007-6-22
4 GSM BSS Network KPI (Uplink and Downlink Balance) Yang Jixiang 2008-3-26
Optimization Manual
5 Guide to Solving Call Drop Problems Yang Bin 2002-3-7
6 GSM BSS Network KPI (TCH Call Drop Rate) Optimization Manual Su Shi 2008-6-20
1.1 Definition
The SDCCH call drop rate indicates the probability of call drops when the MS occupies the
SDCCH. The SDCCH call drop rate is one of accessibility KPIs. This KPI reflects the seizure
condition of signaling channels. If the value of this KPI is high, user experience is adversely
affected.
Figure 1-2 Number of successful SDCCH seizures in the signaling channel handover
According to user complaints and network optimization experience, the major factors that
affect the SDCCH call drop rate are as follows:
Hardware failure
Transmission
Version upgrade
Parameter setting
Intra-network and inter-network interference
Coverage, antenna system, and imbalance between uplink and downlink
2.2 Transmission
The SDCCH call drop rate increases in any of the following conditions: (1) The transmission
quality is poor on the A or Abis interface due to various reasons. (2) Transmission links are
unstable.
Handover parameters:
SDCCH HO Allowed is set to Yes.
T3103A(ms) and T3103C(ms) are set to too small values.
T3109(ms) is set to a too small value.
T3111(ms) is set to a too small value.
The length of timer T305/T308 is set to an invalid or too great value.
Disconnect Handover Protect Timer is set to a too small value.
The network planning is improper after the Um interface is synchronized.
Software Parameter 13 and MAX TA are set to too small values.
2.9 Repeater
If a cell is installed with a repeater, BTS coverage problems may occur in the case that the
repeater is faulty or that the uplink and downlink gain is inappropriately set. Therefore, the
call drop rate increases.
If a wide-frequency repeater is used and the gain is set to a great value, strong interference
may be caused. As a result, the network quality is adversely affected and the call drop rate
increases.
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确定掉话率高小
区
否
传输或硬件是 是 解决硬件或传输
否存在问题 问题
是否由于版本 是 更换版本或打补
检查版本BUG
升级 丁
数据配置是否 是 调整切换功控等
存在问题 相关参数
否 排查外部干扰
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是 是否是网内干
是否存在干扰
扰
是 检查频率规划情
否 况
覆盖是否存在 是 根据覆盖优化指
问题 导书优化覆盖
天馈是否存在 是 调整天馈
问题
根据指导书优化
是否上下行不 是 上下行不平衡问
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直放战是否存 是 解决直放战问题
在问题
掉话率问题是
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结束
According to the traffic statistics, you can obtain the distribution of SDCCH call drops due to
Um and non Um causes. For Um causes, you need to check configuration parameters and
network interference. For hardware causes, you need to check hardware, transmission, and
equipment failure. If no obvious causes are found, you can perform the procedures shown in
the preceding figure. The following table lists the mapping between the traffic measurement
counters and the troubleshooting procedures.
The following sections describe the solutions to high SDCCH call drop rates.
The traffic measurement counters and parameters in this document are the same as those in
the BSC6000V9R8C01B051 version.
In addition, you can locate the fault by checking the traffic measurement related to hardware
failures.
In addition, you can locate the fault by checking the traffic measurement related to
transmission failures.
Transmis BSC Measurement -> LAPD Call Measurement: -> Channel Activation
sion Measurement Measurement per Cell
failure CHAN ACTIV NACK Messages Sent by BTS
Channel Activation Timeouts
Call Measurement -> :Call Drop Measurement
per Cell
Measurement of Call Drops Due to Abis
Terrestrial Link Failure
the cells with the same BCCH or MA. When the multi-frame link is set up or the
signaling is transmitted at layer 2, the error decoding causes ERR_IND reporting by the
BTS. In this case, call drops occur. If the value of "Call Drops due to ERR IND Received
on SDCCH in Stable State" is great, you need to optimize TOP cells.
MAIO
If FH is used in a cell, and MAIO is set improperly (for example, the FH offsets of
different TRXs in a cell are set to the same value), the frequencies collide during the FH.
In this case, the call drop rate increases.
Software Parameter 13 and MAX TA
When Software Parameter 13 is enabled and MAX TA is set to a too small value, the
channel is released when the TA of a call exceeds the value of MAX TA. In this case,
call drops occur. It is recommended that Software Parameter 13 should not be enabled.
Cause TRX-Level
Interference MR Measurement ->
Interference Band Measurement per TRX
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 1
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 2
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 3
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 4
Mean Number of SDCCHs in Interference Band 5
as the antenna coverage direction, down tilt, damaged feeder, water running into the feeder,
and insecurely connected connector.
For solutions for the problems, see the GSM BSS Network KPI (Network Coverage)
Optimization Manual and the GSM BSS Network KPI (Uplink and Downlink Balance)
Optimization Manual.
4 Test Method
The SDCCH call drop rate is one of accessibility KPIs, which can be measured through
registration or reporting of the related traffic measurement KPIs. Currently, vendors and
mobile operators use different formulas to calculate the SDCCH call drop rate, thus leading to
different values of this counter. In actual measurement, you should register the specific
counters and use an appropriate formula to calculate the value of this counter.
Trace the RSL signaling on the Abis interface. Then, generate the signaling tracing file on the
LMT or through the Signal Analyze Tool. Obtain ”CONN_FAIL” and “ERROR_IND”
signaling, and then choose Call Trace from the shortcut menu, as shown in the following
figure.
Then, right-click a piece of signaling of a call and choose Show Chart from the shortcut
menu, as shown in the following figure.
From the following figure, you can view such information as the uplink and downlink receive
level of the serving cell, uplink and downlink signal quality of the serving cell, downlink
receive level of neighboring cells, TA, MS power, and BTS power. Based on the information,
you can find out the causes for call drops, such as insufficient downlink coverage and
interference.
The tracing result (as shown in the previous figure) shows that the uplink signal level is much
lower than the downlink signal level. Therefore, call drops occur.
If the SDCCH call drop rate is high and technical support is required, you need to fill in the
following form.