6802700U57-AK Tetra EBTS Service Software (TESS) User Guide

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Document History
Document History
Revision Description Date
68P02700U57C Manual updated to comply with DIMETRA 5.2. September 2004
The following major items have changed:
• Structure of manual changed .
• Index added.
• Status Bar description updated
• Connection Menu updated with Connect Di-
rect, Connect Modem, and Connect Telnet.
• Site Controller - Site Reference parameters
updated.
• Under Serving Cell, Local Time Offset pa-
rameters added.
• Input and Output Contacts added.
• DIMETRA Network IP Address Plan upda-
ted.
68P02700U57D Manual updated to comply with DIMETRA 5.5. October 2005

• Under Log On Screen 5.5 releases inserted.
• Under Serving Cell Packet Data Parameters,
note inserted that these parameters are in-
visible and therefore not used for 5.5 and
higher.
• Using Help Command section deleted.
68P02700U57E Manual updated to comply with DIMETRA 6.0. June 2006

• Under Log On Screen Motorola DIMETRA
R6.0 options added.
• New communication method, using TFTP,
has been added throughout the document.
• Information related to MTS2 and MTS4 add-
ed.
68P02700U57F The manual front matter has been up-issued to September 2006
reflect that it covers DIMETRA IP Compact /
Scalable DIMETRA IP
68P02700U57G Updated the NSC Operation Mode parameters. October 2006
68P02700U57H Manual updated to comply with DIMETRA 6.1. June 2007
• Added information related to Network Time
Protocol.
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• Updated parameters and default values rela-

ted to GPS.
6802700U57J The following major items have changed: March 2008

• Under Log On Screen and Create Personali-
ty Dialog Box Motorola DIMETRA R6.2 op-
tions added.
• Default Tx Power Level changes made un-
der Base Radio - RF Parameters.
• XHUB Installed parameter description added
to Site Configuration.
6802700U57K Updated No Trunking BS Service Details sec- June 2008

tion.
6802700U57L Updated the following sections: October 2008
• GPS Start Up Time Out.
• GPS RAIM Enable.
• Reference Signal Source.
• Setting TSC file versions.
6802700U57M Updated the following sections: March 2009

• Alarms - Communications: Threshold Timer.
• Serving Cell - Disclaimer Message.
• No Trunking BS Service Details.
• GPS Start Up Time Out.
• Reference Source Signal.
• S(hort) D(ata) R(outer) IP Address.
6802700U57N Added the following sections: June 2009

• Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link.
• Ethernet Site Link Messages.
• Site Controller - Performance Monitoring Pa-
rameters.
Updated the following sections:
• Log On Screen.
• Site Configuration.
6802700U57–P Updated the following sections: October 2009

• Log On Screen.
• Serving Cell - Traffic Channel Parameters.
• Site Controller - BRC Interface Parameters.
• Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Network
Parameters.
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6802700U57–R Updated the following sections: January 2010
• Site Controller - General Parameters.
• Site Controller - Site Link Parameters.
• Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link.
• Ethernet Site Link Tab.
6802700U57–T Updated the following sections: August 2010

• Log On Screen.
• BTS Types: EBTS, MBTS, MTS 4, MTS 2,
MTS 1.
• Base Radio - General Parameters.
6802700U57–U Added the following sections: September 2010

• Site Controller - Local Gateway Parameters.
Updated the following sections:
• Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link General
Parameters.
• Site Controller - Voice Parameters.
6802700U57–W Updated the following sections: October 2010

• Site Controller - Site Reference.
6802700U57–V Updated the following sections: April 2011

• Log On Screen.
• BTS Types: EBTS, MBTS, MTS 4, MTS 2,
MTS 1, MTS LiTE.
6802700U57–Y Added note on support for standby on MTS 1. October 2011

6802700U57–AA Updated the following sections: October 2011
• Development Information.
• Minimum System Requirements.
• Log On Screen.
• Serving Cell - RF Immunity Parameters.
6802700U57–AB Updated the following sections: November 2011

• Site Controller - Master Site Interface Pa-
rameters.
• Site Controller - Site Router Parameters.
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• Serving Cell - RF Immunity Parameters.
6802700U57–AC The manual front cover has been updated for May 2012
the new release DIMETRA IP Micro/ DIMETRA
LiTE 3.0.
6802700U57–AD Updated the following sections: June 2012
• Site Controller - BFD Parameters on page
155.
• Site Controller - Site Router Parameters on
page 140.
• Serving Cell - RF Immunity Parameters on
page 115.
• Site Controller - General Parameters on
page 120.
• EAS/IAC Contacts on page 100.
Added Serving Cell - Logging Parameters on
page 107.
6802700U57–AE Updated Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link En- December 2012
cryption Parameters on page 156.
Added TETRA BTS Service Software Opera-
tions on page 68.
6802700U57–AF The manual front cover has been updated. February 2013
6802700U57–AG Updated: March 2014
• Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Network
Parameters on page 147.
• Site Controller - Local Gateway Parameters
on page 158.
Added Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Inter-
nal Tunneling on page 163.
6802700U57–AH Updated: June 2015

• TESS Log On Screen on page 40.
• Site Controller - General Parameters on
page 120.
• Connection Menu Commands on page 50.
Added:
• "Standalone System Advertised Trunking
State" in Serving Cell - Standalone System
on page 102.
• Filters on page 59.
6802700U57–AJ Added a note in "BFD Tx Interval" table, in Site April 2016

Controller - BFD Parameters on page 155.
Updated Serving Cell - Standalone System on
page 102.
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6802700U57–AK Minor D9.0 updates. May 2017
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Contents
Contents
Copyrights................................................................................................................... 3
CMM Labeling and Disclosure Table.........................................................................5
Service Information.....................................................................................................7
Document History....................................................................................................... 9
List of Figures............................................................................................................21
List of Tables............................................................................................................. 23
List of Procedures.....................................................................................................25
About TETRA BTS Service Software (TESS) User Guide......................................27
What Is Covered In This Manual?............................................................................................... 27
Helpful Background Information.................................................................................................. 27
Related Information..................................................................................................................... 27
Icon Conventions...................................................................................................... 29
Style Conventions.....................................................................................................31
Chapter 1: Service Software Introduction.............................................................. 33
1.1 Service Software Development Information.......................................................................... 33
1.1.1 Minimum System Requirements.............................................................................. 33
1.2 Getting Started.......................................................................................................................33
1.2.1 Password Usage and Access Control......................................................................34
1.2.2 Service Software Configuration............................................................................... 34
1.2.3 Site Configuration.................................................................................................... 34
1.2.4 Site Controller.......................................................................................................... 35
1.2.5 Serving Cell..............................................................................................................35
1.2.6 Adjacent Channel.....................................................................................................36
1.2.7 Base Radio.............................................................................................................. 36
1.2.8 Communication with the BTS...................................................................................36
1.2.9 Downloading Files to the BTS..................................................................................37
1.2.10 Uploading Configuration from the BTS.................................................................. 37
1.2.11 Uploading Diagnostics Files from the BTS............................................................ 37
1.3 TESS Keyboard Shortcuts – Operation Without a Mouse..................................................... 38
1.4 TESS Toolbar........................................................................................................................ 39
1.5 TESS Status Bar....................................................................................................................39
1.6 TESS Log On Screen............................................................................................................ 40
1.6.1 BTS Types: EBTS, MBTS, MTS 4, MTS 2, MTS 1, MTS LiTE................................ 42
Chapter 2: Service Software Operation.................................................................. 43
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2.1 Main Menu............................................................................................................................. 43

2.1.1 File Menu................................................................................................................. 43
2.1.1.1 Opening and Reading Data Files............................................................... 47
2.1.1.2 Opening and Reading Generated Data Files ............................................ 48
2.1.1.3 Saving Files Using the Save As Command............................................... 48
2.1.1.4 Setting Printing Properties......................................................................... 48
2.1.2 View Menu............................................................................................................... 49
2.1.3 Personality Menu..................................................................................................... 49
2.1.3.1 Printing to File ........................................................................................... 49
2.1.4 Connection Menu.....................................................................................................50
2.1.4.1 Connection Menu Commands....................................................................50
2.1.4.2 Entering Configuration Mode..................................................................... 51
2.1.4.3 Connect Command.................................................................................... 52
2.1.4.4 Connect Direct .......................................................................................... 52
2.1.4.5 Connect Modem ........................................................................................53
2.1.4.6 Connect Telnet...........................................................................................54
2.1.4.7 Close Connection.......................................................................................56
2.1.4.8 Dialing Directory ........................................................................................57
2.1.4.9 Log To File ................................................................................................ 58
2.1.4.10 Filters....................................................................................................... 59
2.1.4.11 Stop Logging............................................................................................ 59
2.1.4.12 Hang Up .................................................................................................. 59
2.1.4.13 Send Files ............................................................................................... 59
2.1.4.14 Upload Diagnostics ................................................................................. 61
2.1.4.15 Upload Configuration............................................................................... 61
2.1.4.16 File Transfer Status Window.................................................................... 62
2.1.4.17 Data Transfer Status Window.................................................................. 63
2.1.5 Configuration Menu..................................................................................................63
2.1.5.1 Direct Routing Command ..........................................................................64
2.1.5.2 Direct Settings Command.......................................................................... 64
2.1.5.3 Modem Settings Command........................................................................64
2.1.5.4 Modem Routing Command........................................................................ 66
2.1.5.5 Passwords Command................................................................................ 66
2.1.5.6 Access Configuration Command ...............................................................67
2.1.6 Help Menu................................................................................................................67
2.2 TETRA BTS Service Software Operations............................................................................ 68
2.2.1 Uploading Configuration Files from the Site Controller — MTS...............................68
2.2.2 Sending Configuration Files to the Site Controller — MTS......................................70
2.2.3 Uploading Configuration Files from the Site Controller — EBTS.............................71
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2.2.4 Sending Configuration Files to the Site Controller — EBTS.................................... 72

2.2.5 Voice Logs Operations.............................................................................................74
2.2.5.1 Configuring NIC Card.................................................................................74
2.2.5.2 Downloading Voice Logs and SDS............................................................ 74
2.2.5.3 Converting Voice Logs to .wav Files.........................................................75
Chapter 3: Service Software Configuration............................................................ 77
3.1 Site Configuration.................................................................................................................. 77
3.2 Serving Cell........................................................................................................................... 80
3.2.1 Serving Cell - Access Parameters........................................................................... 80
3.2.2 Serving Cell - Traffic Channel Parameters.............................................................. 84
3.2.3 Serving Cell - System Information........................................................................... 87
3.2.3.1 Alarm Filters............................................................................................... 90
3.2.3.2 EAS/IAC Contacts....................................................................................100
3.2.3.3 Disclaimer Message.................................................................................101
3.2.4 Serving Cell - Standalone System......................................................................... 102
3.2.5 Serving Cell - Reselection Parameters.................................................................. 103
3.2.6 Serving Cell - Carrier Parameters..........................................................................104
3.2.7 Serving Cell - Logging Parameters........................................................................ 107
3.2.7.1 Changing Password................................................................................. 108
3.2.8 Serving Cell - Security Parameters........................................................................108
3.2.9 Serving Cell - Packet Data Parameters................................................................. 112
3.2.10 Serving Cell - RF Immunity Parameters.............................................................. 115
3.2.11 Serving Cell - KEK Data Parameters................................................................... 118
3.2.12 Serving Cell - SCK Data Parameters...................................................................118
3.3 Site Controller...................................................................................................................... 119
3.3.1 Site Controller - General Parameters.....................................................................120
3.3.2 Cell State Timers - State Management (Site Controller - General Parameters).... 125
3.3.3 Site Controller - Site Reference............................................................................. 128
3.3.4 Site Controller - NTP Parameters.......................................................................... 131
3.3.5 Site Controller - Address Parameters.................................................................... 132
3.3.6 Site Controller - Address Range Parameters.........................................................132
3.3.7 Site Controller - BRC Interface Parameters...........................................................133
3.3.8 Site Controller - Master Site Interface Parameters................................................ 135
3.3.9 Site Controller - Site Router Parameters............................................................... 140
3.3.10 Site Controller - Site Link Parameters..................................................................143
3.3.11 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link.......................................................................146
3.3.11.1 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link General Parameters....................... 147
3.3.11.2 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Network Parameters....................... 147
3.3.11.3 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link QOS Parameters............................ 153
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3.3.11.4 Site Controller - BFD Parameters.......................................................... 155

3.3.11.5 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Encryption Parameters................... 156
3.3.11.6 Site Controller - Local Gateway Parameters..........................................158
3.3.11.7 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Internal Tunneling .......................... 163
3.3.12 Site Controller - Call Parameters......................................................................... 165
3.3.13 Site Controller - Short Data Transport Service Parameters.................................168
3.3.14 Site Controller - Voice Parameters...................................................................... 171
3.3.15 Site Controller - Packet Data Parameters............................................................172
3.3.16 Site Controller - Network Management Parameters............................................ 175
3.4 Base Radio.......................................................................................................................... 177
3.4.1 Base Radio - General Parameters.........................................................................177
3.4.2 Base Radio - RF Parameters.................................................................................178
3.5 Adjacent Channel................................................................................................................ 180
Chapter 4: Informative Reports, Errors, and Warnings....................................... 185
4.1 Personality Screen Messages............................................................................................. 185
4.1.1 Site Configuration (Top Level) Messages..............................................................185
4.1.2 Confirm Addition of New Base Radio.....................................................................185
4.1.3 Confirm Deletion of Existing Base Radio............................................................... 185
4.1.4 Confirm Deletion of Existing Adjacent Channel..................................................... 185
4.1.5 Confirm Clearing eMTS Installed Checkbox.......................................................... 185
4.1.6 Confirm Lack of Support for Standby BR on the eTETRA MTS............................ 185
4.1.7 Confirm Addition of New Adjacent Channel...........................................................186
4.1.8 Incorrect Data Value Entered.................................................................................186
4.1.9 Disclaimer Message Size.......................................................................................186
4.1.10 Channel Number Error.........................................................................................186
4.1.11 Reset Site Data....................................................................................................186
4.1.12 Site Description Error or Site Version Error......................................................... 186
4.2 Ethernet Site Link Messages............................................................................................... 186
4.2.1 Ethernet Site Link Tab........................................................................................... 187
4.2.1.1 Ethernet Site Link Tab - Network Parameters..........................................187
4.2.1.2 Ethernet Site Link Tab - QOS Parameters...............................................188
4.2.1.3 Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Local Gateway Parameters.............. 189
4.2.2 Site Link Tab.......................................................................................................... 190
4.3 General File Access Messages........................................................................................... 190
4.3.1 Configuration Version Not Accepted......................................................................190
4.3.2 Configuration File Version Not Current.................................................................. 190
4.3.3 Data File Read Error.............................................................................................. 190
4.3.4 Opening a .cf File...................................................................................................191
4.3.5 Save Changes....................................................................................................... 191
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4.3.6 Read Only Files..................................................................................................... 191

4.3.7 Saving Previously Generated Files........................................................................191
4.3.8 Unrecognized Data................................................................................................ 192
4.3.9 Unrecognized File.................................................................................................. 192
4.3.10 Unrecognized File Type....................................................................................... 192
4.3.11 Configuration Not Saved......................................................................................192
4.4 Communication Messages.................................................................................................. 192
4.4.1 Discard Changes................................................................................................... 192
4.4.2 Modem Initialization Error...................................................................................... 192
4.4.3 Modem Dialing Error.............................................................................................. 193
4.4.4 Modem Connection Error.......................................................................................193
4.4.5 Serial Port Not Detected........................................................................................ 193
4.4.6 Too Many Characters in Name.............................................................................. 193
4.4.7 Unable to Configure Serial Port............................................................................. 193
4.4.8 Undetermined Modem Error.................................................................................. 193
4.4.9 VT100 Logging Errors............................................................................................194
4.4.10 File Download Type............................................................................................. 194
4.5 Data Generation and Decoding Messages..........................................................................194
4.5.1 Configuration File Compilation Failed.................................................................... 194
4.5.2 Duplicate Cabinet ID Position................................................................................ 195
4.5.3 Decoding Configuration Data Files........................................................................ 195
4.5.4 Carrier Number Value............................................................................................ 196
4.5.5 Path Delay Threshold Parameter out of Range..................................................... 196
4.5.6 GPS Signal Lost Timer invalid value......................................................................196
4.5.7 Serial Communications Error................................................................................. 196
4.5.8 Unrecognized Object IDs....................................................................................... 197
4.6 General Application Messages............................................................................................ 197
4.6.1 Fatal Errors............................................................................................................ 197
4.6.2 Internal Application Configuration Reset................................................................197
4.6.3 Password Confirmation..........................................................................................197
4.6.4 Title Bar..................................................................................................................198
4.6.5 Scroll Bars..............................................................................................................198
4.6.6 System Menu Commands......................................................................................198
4.6.6.1 Sizing Windows with Size Command.......................................................199
4.6.6.2 Switch To Command Dialog Box Options................................................ 199
4.6.7 System Unstable....................................................................................................200
4.6.8 Path Delay Threshold............................................................................................ 200
4.7 TETRA Group ID Error........................................................................................................ 200
4.8 TETRA Individual ID Error................................................................................................... 200
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4.9 Duplicate Carrier Number ................................................................................................... 200

4.10 Duplicate Main Carrier Number......................................................................................... 201
4.11 Duplicate DLCI Entries ..................................................................................................... 201
4.12 Invalid Deleted Adjacent Site.............................................................................................201
4.13 Configuration Not Sent...................................................................................................... 201
4.14 Ethernet Site Parameters Not Set..................................................................................... 201
4.15 Extended TX Base Frequency Out Of Range....................................................................201
Chapter 5: Windows Reference............................................................................. 203
5.1 Create Personality Dialog Box.............................................................................................203
5.2 File Open Dialog Box...........................................................................................................204
5.3 File Save As Dialog Box...................................................................................................... 204
5.4 Files and Directories............................................................................................................ 205
5.5 Print Dialog Box................................................................................................................... 205
5.6 Print Progress Dialog...........................................................................................................205
5.7 Print Preview Toolbar.......................................................................................................... 206
5.8 Print Setup Dialog Box.........................................................................................................206
5.9 Options Command (Configuration Menu)............................................................................ 206
5.10 General Settings (Options Screen)....................................................................................207
5.11 File Transfer Settings (Options Screen)............................................................................ 207
5.12 System Manager Password Screen (Level 4)................................................................... 207
5.13 TSC File Selection............................................................................................................. 207
5.14 Setting TSC File Versions..................................................................................................208
5.15 Establishing a Communications Link with the TSC........................................................... 209
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1: TESS Log On Screen – example............................................................................................ 41
Figure 2: Main Menu Bar........................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 3: BTS Service Software – Example of a Telnet connection Setting Window.............................69
Figure 4: Select TSC Configuration File For Upload Window – example...............................................69
Figure 5: BTS Service Software – Example of a Telnet connection Setting Window.............................70
Figure 6: BTS Service Software – Example of a File Download Properties Window ............................ 71
Figure 7: BTS Service Software – Example of a Select File to Be Replaced By Window......................71
Figure 8: Select TSC Configuration File For Upload Window – example...............................................72
Figure 9: BTS Service Software – Example of a File Download Properties Window ............................ 73
Figure 10: BTS Service Software – Example of a Select File to Be Replaced By Window....................73
Figure 11: Base Radio Selector..............................................................................................................80
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1: List of Telephone Numbers........................................................................................................ 7
Table 2: File Menu Commands.............................................................................................................. 43
Table 3: View Menu Commands............................................................................................................ 49
Table 4: Personality Menu Commands.................................................................................................. 49
Table 5: Connection Menu Commands.................................................................................................. 50
Table 6: In Direct Connection Mode Commands....................................................................................53
Table 7: In Modem Connection Mode Commands................................................................................. 54
Table 8: Commands in Telnet Connection Mode................................................................................... 55
Table 9: Telnet Connections Settings.....................................................................................................56
Table 10: Dialing Directory Controls.......................................................................................................57
Table 11: Filters Window Commands.....................................................................................................59
Table 12: File Transfer Status Window Messages................................................................................. 62
Table 13: Help Menu Commands...........................................................................................................67
Table 14: System Menu Commands.................................................................................................... 198
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List of Procedures
List of Procedures
Downloading Files to the BTS ............................................................................................................... 37
Uploading Configuration from the BTS ..................................................................................................37
Uploading Diagnostics Files from the BTS ............................................................................................ 37
Opening and Reading Data Files .......................................................................................................... 47
Opening and Reading Generated Data Files ........................................................................................ 48
Saving Files Using the Save As Command ...........................................................................................48
Setting Printing Properties .....................................................................................................................48
Printing to File ........................................................................................................................................49
Entering Configuration Mode .................................................................................................................51
Log To File .............................................................................................................................................58
Sending files to the Site Controller ........................................................................................................ 60
Uploading Diagnostic Data from TSC ....................................................................................................61
Uploading Configuration Files from TSC ............................................................................................... 62
Changing Passwords .............................................................................................................................67
Uploading Configuration Files from the Site Controller — MTS ............................................................ 68
Sending Configuration Files to the Site Controller — MTS ................................................................... 70
Uploading Configuration Files from the Site Controller — EBTS .......................................................... 71
Sending Configuration Files to the Site Controller — EBTS ..................................................................72
Configuring NIC Card ............................................................................................................................ 74
Downloading Voice Logs and SDS ........................................................................................................74
Converting Voice Logs to .wav Files ..................................................................................................... 75
Changing Password ............................................................................................................................ 108
Sizing Windows with Size Command .................................................................................................. 199
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About TETRA BTS Service Software (TESS) User Guide
About TETRA BTS Service Software

(TESS) User Guide
This manual is an introduction and guide to the use of the TETRA EBTS (Base Transceiver System)
Service Software. Through the TETRA EBTS Service Software trained service personnel and systems
engineers can configure and program a base station.
What Is Covered In This Manual?

Service Software Introduction on page 33 contains introductory information on getting you started.
Service Software Operation on page 43 contains menu descriptions and detailed definitions of all the
parameters configurable by the Service Software.
Service Software Configuration on page 77 contains detailed descriptions of configuration
parameters for the Service Software.
Informative Reports, Errors, and Warnings on page 185 contains a number of different warnings and
messages.
Windows Reference on page 203 contains different dialog boxes.
Helpful Background Information

Motorola Solutions offers various courses designed to assist in learning about the system. For
information, go to http://www.motorolasolutions.com/training to view the current course offerings and
technology paths.
Related Information
In addition to the information in the table below, see the Related Information Guide.
Related Information Purpose

Standards and Guidelines for Com- Provides standards and guidelines that should be fol-
munication Sites (68P81089E50) lowed when setting up a Motorola communications
site. Also known as R56 manual.
System Overview This manual provides basic radio system concepts,
call processing basics, and an introduction to the vari-
ous components and processes associated with the
DIMETRA IP system. The manual provides the back-
ground needed to comprehend the theory of opera-
tion and it provides equipment/subsystem functional
descriptions. It also describes the role of the numer-
ous network management software applications used
for managing the system.
EBTS Installation, Configuration and This manual describes all necessary actions to install,
Basic Service Manual configure and maintain the Enhanced Base Trans-
ceiver Systems (EBTS) within the DIMETRA IP Sys-
tem.
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About TETRA BTS Service Software (TESS) User Guide
Related Information Purpose

MTS 1 Installation, Configuration and This manual describes all necessary actions to install,
Basic Service Manual configure and maintain the Motorola Transceiver Sta-
tion 1 (MTS 1) within the DIMETRA IP System.
MTS LiTE, MTS 2 and MTS 4 Instal- This manual describes all necessary actions to install,
lation, Configuration and Basic Serv- configure and maintain the Motorola Transceiver Sta-
ice Manual tion 2 and 4 (MTS 2 and MTS 4) within the DIMETRA
IP System.
MTS Man Machine Interface Com- This manual describes the Man-Machine Interface
mands Manual commands used to test and configure MTS Sites
Glossary The glossary provides a list of abbreviations, acro-
nyms and terms used in the DIMETRA IP system
documentation.
Documentation Overview The document provides a list of all documents deliv-
ered with your DIMETRA IP system. Its primary pur-
pose is to help you to find the information you are
looking for.
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Icon Conventions
Icon Conventions
The documentation set is designed to give the reader more visual clues. The following graphic icons
are used throughout the documentation set.
DANGER: The signal word DANGER with the associated safety icon implies information that, if
disregarded, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: The signal word WARNING with the associated safety icon implies information that,
if disregarded, could result in death or serious injury, or serious product damage.
CAUTION: The signal word CAUTION with the associated safety icon implies information that,
if disregarded, may result in minor or moderate injury, or serious product damage.
CAUTION: The signal word CAUTION may be used without the safety icon to state potential
damage or injury that is not related to the product.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT statements contain information that is crucial to the discussion at
hand, but is not CAUTION or WARNING. There is no warning level associated with the
IMPORTANT statement.
NOTICE: NOTICE contains information more important than the surrounding text, such as
exceptions or preconditions. They also refer the reader elsewhere for additional information,
remind the reader how to complete an action (when it is not part of the current procedure, for
instance), or tell the reader where something is on the screen. There is no warning level
associated with a notice.
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Style Conventions
Style Conventions
The following style conventions are used:
Convention Description
Bold This typeface is used for names of, for instance, windows, buttons,
and labels when these names appear on the screen (example: the
Alarms Browser window). When it is clear that we are referring to, for
instance, a button, the name is used alone (example: Click OK).
Monospacing font This typeface is used for words to be typed in exactly as they are
shown in the text (example: In the Username field, type Admin).
This typeface is used for messages, prompts, and other text displayed
on the computer screen (example: A new trap destination has
been added).
<Monospacing font This typeface is used with angle brackets as placeholders for a specif-
in bold Italic> ic member of the group that the words represent (example: <router
number>).
NOTICE: In sequences to be typed in, the angle brackets
are omitted to avoid confusion whether to include the angle
brackets in the text to be typed.
CAPITAL LETTERS This typeface is used for keyboard keys (example: Press Y, and then
press ENTER).
Italic This typeface is used for citations. A citation usually is the name of a
document or a phrase from another document (example: DIMETRA IP
System Overview).
→ An → (arrow pointing right) is used for indicating the menu or tab
structure in instructions on how to select a certain menu item (exam-
ple: File → Save) or a certain sub-tab.
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Service Software Introduction
Chapter 1
Service Software Introduction

The DIMETRA BTS Service Software, also known as TETRA BTS Service Software (TESS), has been
developed for the Motorola DIMETRA Base Transceiver System (BTS).
The BTS Service Software has the following features:
• Entry of configuration data for a BTS
• Generation of configuration files for use by the BTS
• VT100 terminal emulation for communication with the BTS
• Connection to the BTS via direct serial connection, remote modem link, or IP Network.
• Password entry control
• Three levels of parameter and menu item access control
• Extensive on-line help facility
1.1
Service Software Development Information
The BTS Service Software has been developed to operate under the
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows 10
operating system, on a PC with the following or greater specification.
1.1.1
Minimum System Requirements
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
Memory: 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit OS) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit OS).
Printer Port: Centronics compatible parallel port or serial port.
Keyboard: a standard PC Keyboard with a key layout for Roman script.
Mouse: PC Mouse or compatible pointing device (highly recommended).
Hard Disk Storage: 8 MB minimum free for BTS Service Software installation, 6 MB minimum working
space for BTS Service Software application, diagnostic, and configuration files.
CD-ROM Drive: MPC2-compatible CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (standard).
Video Display: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
For EBTS and MBTS, Serial Port: 1 free – RS232 compatible, with an operating speed of at least
19200 baud (Note: USB-to-Serial adapter can be used).
For MTS4, MTS2 and MTS1, Network Interface Card connected to the DIMETRA IP Network.
1.2
Getting Started
The following introduction and informative guide to the use of this BTS Service Software describes the
main functions of the BTS Service Software and the normal mode of operation in sufficient detail to
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enable a new user to be able to use the BTS Service Software to enter configuration data and,
program a BTS.
1.2.1
Password Usage and Access Control
The BTS Service Software provides password access control on entry to the package. Three separate
levels of access are provided. The three levels have no implied priority order. A default configuration
for each access level is supplied. A qualified Motorola Solutions service engineer is required to modify
it.
NOTICE: Contact your Motorola Solutions Service Center to obtain the default passwords for
any access level.
The passwords are modified from Passwords Command in Configuration Menu. This feature allows the
user to change the password for the access level of the current login. A screen is provided in which the
new password is entered and then re-entered to confirm the change.
The Log On Screen appears every time the application is started. The user should select the system
release required from the pick list, enter the password required or supplied then press ENTER.
If there is no match with any of access level passwords a user-friendly message appears, allowing the
user to try again. If the user clicks CANCEL, the BTS Service Software is terminated.
1.2.2
Service Software Configuration
The BTS Service Software stores a complete BTS site configuration in a single file with a .cfg
extension. This file contains configuration data for the BTS as a whole, Site Controller specific, and
Base Radio-specific parameters. When the BTS Service Software is started, all parameters are set to
their default values and the filename is set to untitled.cfg The configuration data is modified with
the personality screens accessed by selecting personality on the main menu or tool bar. If the BTS
Service Software were used to read files or if the Personality screens were accessed, you can set the
default state by using the New option in the File menu or the Reset Site Data button on the Site
Configuration screen.
After the configuration is complete, you can save the file by clicking Save As in theFile menu. At this
point, you can select a more appropriate filename. It is suggested that you create a directory structure
for the storage of files before beginning data entry.
NOTICE: For more information about creating directories, see your PC operating system user
manual.
You should select filenames to enable differentiation of configuration files for different sites. The BTS
Service Software provides a mechanism where a short description and version number are embedded
within the configuration data file. This information is not used by the BTS but is displayed to the user
when using File → Open. In this way, it allows the users to differentiate easily between files without
opening the file and examining the data.
The configuration data is divided into four logical groups. The top-level screen and the four logical
groups are described in the following items.
1.2.3
Site Configuration
The Site Configuration screen is the top-level personality configuration screen and provides access to
all the screens required to complete a full configuration. A site title field is provided for the user to give
a more meaningful description of the site than can be contained in the file name. A version number
field allows the users to version control their configuration data files if required. The BTS Service
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Software displays the description and version in the file open screen when a file is selected. This
approach allows the user to identify the required file without opening the file and examining the
contents in detail. The Site Configuration screen allows access to the Site Controller-specific
parameter screens, Serving Cell parameter screens, Adjacent Site parameter screens, and Base
Radio parameter screens. Buttons are provided to enable Adjacent Channels and Base Radios to be
added to and deleted from the site configuration. The Add button always adds an instance (adjacent
channel or Base Radio) to the end of the current list, and the Delete deletes the instance currently
shown in the pull down list box.
NOTICE: Since the DIMETRA IP Release 6.2, parameters connected with the Adjacent Sites
cannot be viewed, added, deleted, or edited.
1.2.4
Site Controller
The Site Controller configuration screens contain parameters specific to the Site Controller. The
parameters are divided into following categories:
• The General screen contains general Site Controller parameters.
• The Site Reference screen contains parameters related to external references.
• The Network Time Protocol screen contains parameters specific to the operation of Network Time
Protocol service.
• The Addresses and Address Ranges screens contain system address parameters such as valid
radio identity ranges.
• The Base Radio Controller (BRC) screen contains parameters related to the interface between the
Site Controller and the BRC.
• The BRC is the control unit within the Base Radio.
• The Master Site screen contains parameters related to the interface between the BTS and the
Master Site.
• The Calls screen contains call processing specific parameters such as call timers.
• The SDTS and Packet Data screens contain parameters related to short data and packet data
features respectively.
• The Voice screen contains parameters for controlling voice transportation in the system.
• The Network Management screen contains parameters specific to the operation of Network
Management.
• The Site Router screen contains parameters for controlling the low-level transport protocols used
on the site link.
• The Site Link screen contains address configuration data.
• The Ethernet Site Link screen contains parameters specific for the Ethernet Site Link
configuration.
1.2.5
Serving Cell
The Serving Cell screens contain parameters common to all the Base Radios or to both the Site
Controller and the Base Radios within the BTS. The parameters are divided into ten categories:
• Mobile Station system Access Parameters
• Traffic Channel Parameters
• Common System Parameters
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• Reselection Parameters
• Base Radio Carrier Parameters
• General Security Parameters
• Security KEK Data
• Security SCK Data
• Packet Data Parameters
• RF Immunity Parameters
1.2.6
Adjacent Channel
The Adjacent Channel parameters screen contains parameters transmitted to the Mobile Stations
(MSs) to inform them of the cells next to the cell they are currently receiving. This information allows
the MS to quickly find an alternative cell when it moves out of range of the current transmitter. The
number of Adjacent Channels currently in the BTS is controlled from the main personality screen using
the Add and Delete Adjacent Channel buttons.
NOTICE: Since the DIMETRA IP Release 6.2, parameters connected with the Adjacent Sites
cannot be viewed, added, deleted, or edited.
1.2.7
Base Radio
The Base Radio configuration screens contain parameters, which are specific to a particular Base
Radio within the BTS. Screens are provided for General Parameters and RF specific Parameters. You
can control the number of Base Radios in the BTS from the main personality screen by using the Add
and Delete Base Radio buttons.
1.2.8
Communication with the BTS
The BTS Service Software is able to establish a communications link with the BTS with a direct serial
line connection or, for remote access, via a modem link or LAN/WAN connection (depending on the
Release version). The BTS Service Software provides the following configuration screens under the
Configuration menu:
• Direct Settings (Shortcut: CTRL + D)
• Modem Settings (not available for MTS and for DIMETRA 6.1 and higher)
To set the desired communications mode, select one of the below (only available for D5.1 and lower):
• Direct Routing
• Modem Routing
To initiate the connection (once the options are configured), from the Connection menu, select:
• Connect (only available for DIMETRA 5.1 and lower)
• Connect Direct (available for DIMETRA 5.2 and higher)
• Connect Modem (not available for MTS and DIMETRA 6.1 and higher)
• Connect Telnet (available for DIMETRA 5.2 and higher)
The VT100 terminal emulation enables sending instructions to the BTS and displaying responses.
Dedicated buttons are provided for the most frequently used operations, namely, downloading files to
the BTS, uploading configuration files from the BTS, and uploading diagnostics data from the BTS.
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These operations are described in detail in the following items. See Establishing a Communications
Link with the TSC on page 209 for further information.
1.2.9
Downloading Files to the BTS
When installing a new site, upgrading a software component or modifying the configuration of a BTS, it
is necessary to transfer the files to the BTS. The BTS Service Software can cmmunicate with the BTS
via a modem connection, via a direct serial line connection or via Ethernet connection (using TFTP
protocol).
A complete set of compiled configuration files includes a .sc1 file and a set of files with
extensions .b01, .b02, and so on, one for each Base Radio in the BTS. The application files are
normally stored in a different directory and are necessary to be sent separately. Application files have
extensions .tsc, .brc and .x21.
The configuration and setting up of the communication link is covered in Communication with the BTS.
See Send Files on page 59 for further information.
Procedure:
1 From the Connection menu, select Send Files.
2 When a prompt appears, select the type of files you want to send.
A window appears, allowing you to navigate directories and select files for transmission.
3 Select the files for transmission.

NOTICE:
You can select files from a single directory. When you change the directory, the selected
list is cleared.
Configuration files and application files are stored in different directories and must be
sent separately.
4 To transfer the files to the BTS, click OK.
A transfer progress window appears to indicate file transfer progress and errors detected.
1.2.10
Uploading Configuration from the BTS
The BTS Service Software can upload the existing configuration files from a BTS.
See Upload Configuration on page 61 for further information.
Procedure:
1 To upload the complete configuration of the BTS, click Upload Configuration.
2 To store the configuration for saving, click File → Save As.
1.2.11
Uploading Diagnostics Files from the BTS
The BTS must contain three diagnostic files: a short-term log of all events (event_1.log), a long-
term log of major events (event_2.log) and a log of calls (call.log).
See the manual for the Site Controller for details of the diagnostics files generated. This manual is the
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Configuration Basic Service Manual for the MBTS and MTS 2 and MTS 4 Installation, Configuration
and Basic Service Manual for MTS. See Upload Diagnostics on page 61 from the Site Controller for
further information.
Procedure:
1 When you are connected to the site, to upload the diagnostic files automatically from the BTS,
click Upload Diagnostics.
A window appears, allowing you to select files to upload.
2 Select the files you want to upload.

1.3
TESS Keyboard Shortcuts – Operation Without a Mouse
The TESS interface is designed to work properly with all keyboard layouts for Roman script.
The BTS Service Software is designed to operate under a Windows environment and as such is most
easily operated using a mouse. However, the tool was developed to enable performing all actions by
using only a keyboard. When operating the BTS Service Software on a PC without a mouse, the
controls can be navigated and exercised using the following keystrokes.
• Menu options can be accessed using the F10 key, the cursor navigation keys and the ENTER key.
Each menu, and sub-menu can also be accessed by the ALT key with a keyboard accelerator for
example, ALT+F for the File menu. The Accelerator key is identified by the underlined character in
the menu title for example, File identifies F to be used for the File menu.
• All menu items have a letter underlined in the name. Depressing this letter in conjunction with the
ALT key accesses this menu directly.
• The ESC key operates as the Cancel button on the screens where it is present.
• The ENTER key triggers the operation of the button that currently has focus (distinguishable by a
thin black box around the button).
• The up/down navigation keys are used to move through lists such as the list of files to open.
• When selecting files to send to, or diagnostics files to upload from, the Site Controller, multiple file
selections can be made by depressing the shift key and using the up/down navigation keys to select
a block of files from the list.
• On the VT100 terminal emulation screen the operation of the buttons can only be operated with a
mouse. No TAB or SHIFT+TAB navigation for the buttons is supported. The functionality of the
buttons is duplicated by menu items on the Connection menu enabled on entry to the connection
window
• The screen tabs, also called property pages (on Site Controller, Serving Cell, Options screens,
etc.), are navigated using CTRL+ TAB or CTRL+ SHIFT+TAB keys.
• TAB and SHIFT+TAB are used to navigate around the controls on data entry screens, which key(s)
determines the direction of navigation.
• On/off controls (such as check boxes) can be toggled by the space bar.
• The ALT+SHIFT keys in conjunction with the up/down cursor keys are used to access the pull down
lists on all of the personality screens. To change a pull down selection use the TAB or SHIFT+TAB
navigation keys to highlight the desired drop-down selector, the up/down keys can later be used to
select the required instance. To open up the drop-down selector press either the up or down arrow
key simultaneously with the ALT+SHIFT keys. The Adjacent Channel and Base Radio drop-down
selectors launch dialog boxes when the user changes the selection. You can press the ENTER key
to open a dialog box from the list.
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• F1 gives access to the extensive context-sensitive help associated with the currently displayed
widow, message box, or highlighted menu item.
• When accessing the online help many of the pages contain hot links to other pages, the TAB key
can be used to cycle through the available hot links and ENTER can be used to move to the page
connected to the selected link.
• When using the online help menu items and the buttons can be accessed using the ALT key
pressed simultaneously with the letter underlined on the button or menu title, for example, ALT+C
for going to the Contents page.
1.4
TESS Toolbar
The toolbar displays across the top of the application window, below the menu bar. The toolbar
provides quick mouse access to many tools used in the BTS Service Software,
To hide or display the Toolbar, choose Toolbar from the View menu (ALT, V, T).
Click To
Create a new personality.
Open an existing document. The BTS Service Software displays the Open dialog
box, in which you can locate and open the desired file.
Save the active document or template with its current name. If you have not named
the document, the BTS Service Software displays the Save As dialog box.
Print the active document.
Display full pages.
Modify the current site information.
Display the communication window and allows data transfers. The Icon is active only
for releases D5.1 and older.
Display program information, version number, and copyright.
Display help for pressed buttons, menus and windows.
NOTICE: If users are not using a mouse, they have no access to the toolbar. It does not inhibit
operation of the BTS Service Software in any way as all the toolbar buttons replicate functions
available from the Main Menu.
1.5
TESS Status Bar
The status bar is displayed at the bottom of the BTS Service Software window. To display or hide the
status bar, use the Status Bar command in the View menu.
Four areas are on the status bar:
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1 It describes actions of menu items as you use the arrow keys to navigate through menus. This area
also shows messages that describe the actions of the toolbar buttons as you depress them, before
releasing them. If after viewing the description of the toolbar button command you do not wish to
execute the command, then release the mouse button while the pointer is off the toolbar button.
2 Active DIMETRA System Mode.
3 Time that elapsed since the BTS Service Software was started.
4 Active in telnet connection mode. IP address resolution method:
• Alias - Alias found in the User Alias File, where the user defines IP addresses
• LDAP - IP address found by LDAP search
• DNS - IP address found by DNS search
• Unknown - Any other case (for example, when the user typed an IP address in the Alias field)
1.6
TESS Log On Screen
Service Software provides multi-release support, so you can create and edit configurations for different
Motorola DIMETRA BTS Types and System Releases within the same BTS Service Software
application. Currently supported DIMETRA/BTS versions are:
• EBTS/MBTS: R9.0, R9.0 Non Standard, EBTS/MBTS: R8.3, R8.3 Non Standard, R8.2, R8.2 Non
Standard, EBTS/MBTS: R8.1, R8.1 Non Standard, EBTS/MBTS: R8.0, R8.0 Non Standard, R7.2,
R7.2 Non Standard, R7.1, R7.1 Non Standard, R7.0, R7.0 Non Standard, R6.2, R6.2 Non
Standard, R6.1, R6.1 Non Standard, R6.0,R6.0 Non Standard, R5.5, R5.5 Non Standard, R5.5
SCO, R5.2, R5.2 Non Standard, R5.2 SCO, R5.1, R5.1 Non Standard, R5.1 SCO, R5.0 and R3.7/
R3.8
• MTS4/MTS2: R9.0, R9.0 Non Standard, MTS4/MTS2: R8.3, R8.3 Non Standard, DIMETRA
Standalone BTS, R8.2, R8.2 Non Standard, MTS4/MTS2: R8.1, R8.1 Non Standard, MTS4/MTS2:
R8.0, R8.0 Non Standard, R7.2, R7.2 Non Standard, R7.1, R7.1 Non Standard, R7.0, R7.0 Non
Standard, R6.2, R6.2 Non Standard, R6.1, R6.1 Non Standard, R6.0, R6.0 Non Standard, R5.2,
R5.2 Non Standard, R5.2 SCO
• MTS1: R9.0, R9.0 Non Standard, MTS1: R8.3, R8.3 Non Standard, DIMETRA Standalone BTS,
R8.2, R8.2 Non Standard, MTS1: R8.1, R8.1 Non Standard, R8.0, R8.0 Non Standard, R7.2, R7.2
Non Standard, R7.1, R7.1 Non Standard, R7.0, R7.0 Non Standard, R6.2, R6.2 Non Standard,
R6.1, R6.1 Non Standard
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Figure 1: TESS Log On Screen – example
In the TESS Log On Screen, it is necessary to specify the type of personality you want to create,
matching the BTS Type (see BTS Types: EBTS, MBTS, MTS 4, MTS 2, MTS 1, MTS LiTE on page
42) and DIMETRA System Release deployed at your site:
• DIMETRA R9.0
• DIMETRA R9.0 Non Standard
• DIMETRA R8.3
• DIMETRA Standalone BTS
• DIMETRA R8.2
• DIMETRA R8.1
• DIMETRA R8.0
• DIMETRA R7.2
• DIMETRA R7.1
• DIMETRA R7.0
• DIMETRA R6.2
• DIMETRA R6.1
• DIMETRA R6.0
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• DIMETRA R5.5
• DIMETRA R5.5 SCO
• DIMETRA R5.2
• DIMETRA R5.1
• DIMETRA R5.0
• DIMETRA R3.7/R3.8
If no personality is chosen yet (Mode: Undefined), the suggested personality type to create is EBTS
DIMETRA R9.X
Once a personality is selected, the BTS Service Software indicates the current mode to the user by
printing Mode: EBTS, Mode: MBTS, Mode: MTS 2, Mode: MTS 1 or Mode: MTS 4 followed by the
release number in the Status Bar.
NOTICE:
Select MTS2 to manage an MTS LiTE.
For DIMETRA IP Micro/DIMETRA LiTE systems, the correct logging options are:
• BTS Type: MTS1, MTS2, or MTS4
• System Release: DIMETRA R6.2 or newer
LG feature is available for DIMETRA IP Micro/DIMETRA LiTE systems after selecting
DIMETRA R7.1 System Release while launching the application.
Depending on the configuration chosen, some items under the Connection menu are inactive.
For example, when MTS mode or DIMETRA R6.1 or higher is chosen in TESS, the Connect
Modem option is unavailable.
1.6.1
BTS Types: EBTS, MBTS, MTS 4, MTS 2, MTS 1, MTS LiTE
Currently following types of DIMETRA Base Trunking Stations are supported in TESS software:
• EBTS is the full featured, high power, multiple carrier Base Station.
• MBTS is the economic, high quality downsized version of the Base Station.
• MTS 4 is the new full featured, RoHS compliant, high power, multiple carrier (up to 4 or 8 carriers)
Base Station.
• MTS 2 is the economic, RoHS compliant, version of the Base Station with up to 2 carriers.
• MTS 1 is the new economic, RoHS compliant, version of the Base Station with one carrier.
• MTS LiTE is the new economic, RoHS compliant, version of the Base Station configured with one
BR.
NOTICE: In DIMETRA IP Micro/DIMETRA LiTE systems, only MTS1, MTS2, and MTS4 are
supported.
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Chapter 2
Service Software Operation

All the parameters configured by the Service Software are defined and described in the following items.
2.1
Main Menu
The Main Menu is a special bar at the top of the BTS Service Software window.
Figure 2: Main Menu Bar
The main menu is arranged in a hierarchy. At the top level of the hierarchy is the top-level menu bar,
which contains a list of menus, which in turn contain submenus. The menu names on the menu bar
(File, View, Personality, etc.) represent the main categories of commands that the BTS Service
Software provides. Selecting a menu name from the top-level menu bar opens a submenu whose
menu items correspond to the commands in a category. For example, the menu bar contains File
menu name which, when clicked by the user, activates a submenu with menu items such as New,
Open, and Save.
2.1.1
File Menu
Table 2: File Menu Commands
Command Description Other parameters

New Used to create a configuration Shortcuts
data file named Keys: CTRL+N
untitled.cfg. If previous
data were not saved, a mes- Toolbar:
sage box appears (see Save
Changes on page 191)
prompting the user to save the
data if required. All data is re-
set to default values when this
command is executed.
Used to create a document in
the BTS Service Software. Se-
lect the type of new Personali-
ty you want to create in the
Create Personality Dialog Box
on page 203
Open Used to open an existing BTS Shortcuts

configuration (Personality) file. Keys: CTRL+O
May be used to open a previ-
ously saved configuration Toolbar:
(.cfg) file or to open a previ-
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ously generated .sc1 or .b??
file.
See Opening and Reading Da-
ta Files on page 47 and
Opening and Reading Gener-
ated Data Files on page 48
Save Used to save the active docu- Shortcuts

ment to its current name and Keys: CTRL+S
directory.
If the file has no previously Toolbar:
saved version then the File →
Save As dialog box is dis-
played.
Save As Used to save and name the

active document. The BTS
Service Software displays the
Save As dialog box so you can
name your document.
Accessed from the File pull
down menu, or using the File
→ Save command on a file
that has no existing disk ver-
sion. The user is provided with
the functionality to name or re-
name the file and choose the
storage drive and location.
Saving Files Using the Save
As Command on page 48
File Import BTS files can be accessed via The following fields allow you
other applications, such as the to specify which files to import:
Software Download Manager File Name:
via the Import/Export menus.
For example the Software Type or select the filename
Download Manager can up- you want to open. This box
load configuration files, which lists files with the extension
can then be imported into the you select in the List Files of
Service Software. The BTS Type box.
Service Software edits and List Files of Type:
then exports the modified files
back to the SWDLM, which Select the type of file you want
downloads them to the site to open. This should be .sc1
again. for a Root Config File
Use the standard windows dia- Look In:

log box to select the files you Choose this drop-down list to
want to import. choose a path where the files
are located.
Shortcuts
Keys: CTRL+I
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File Export You can access BTS files via The following options allow
other applications, for exam- you to specify the name and
ple, the Software Download location of the file set you are
Manager via the Import/Export about to export:
menus. For example, the Soft- File Name:
ware Download Manager can
upload configuration files, Type a new filename to save a
which can then be imported in- Config Fileset with a different
to the Service Software. The name. The BTS Service Soft-
BTS Service Software edits ware adds the extensions au-
and then Exports the modified tomatically.
files back to the SWDLM, Look In:
which downloads them to the
site again. Choose this drop-down list to
choose a path where the files
Once an Export operation has are located.
been performed, the send raw
config files command (availa- Shortcuts
ble as part of Download Con- Keys: CTRL+E
figuration) is useful when the
exact same BTS configuration
is required on more than one
BTS (that is, not modified by
the Service Software itself).
Typically, it is used to down-
load a set of converted/modi-
fied configuration files gener-
ated by the Software Down-
load Manager to an existing lo-
cal BTS to verify operation.
Print Used to print a document. This Shortcuts

command presents a Print di-
alog box, where you may Toolbar:
specify the range of pages you Keys: CTRL+P
want to print, the number of
copies, the destination printer,
and other printer setup op-
tions. See Setting Printing
Properties on page 48
Accessed from the menu and
tool bar, this feature allows
users to print all the data con-
tained within the currently loa-
ded personality. A facility to
print a single page or range of
pages is also provided.
Print Preview Used to display the active Shortcuts

document, as it would appear
when printed. When you Toolbar:
choose this command, the
main window is replaced with
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a print preview window in
which one or two pages are
displayed in their printed for-
mat. The print preview toolbar
offers you options to view ei-
ther one or two pages at a
time; move back and forth
through the document; zoom
in and out of pages; and ini-
tiate a print job.
Provides a preview of the data
you want to print. Standard
Windows toolbar buttons can
be used to navigate through
the pages and zoom in and
out where necessary.
IMPORTANT: Print
preview is only avail-
able if a printer is in-
stalled and config-
ured on the host ma-
chine.
Print Setup Used to select a printer and a

printer connection. This com-
mand presents a Print Setup
dialog, where you specify the
printer and its connection.
Displays a dialog box that al-
lows the printer options and
settings to be modified. If no
printer is installed then refer to
the Windows user manual for
more information.
1,2,3,4 Use the numbers and file-

names listed at the bottom of
the File menu to open the last
four documents you closed.
Choose the number that corre-
sponds with the document you
want to open.
The Most Recently Used
(MRU) files list provides users
with a shortcut to open one of
the four last most recently
used files. Accessing a file
from the MRU list is achieved
via the main File menu. The
desired file opens by a left
click of the mouse button or
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keyboard equivalent. If the
BTS Service Software has not
as yet been used to open any
files then this area shows that
Recent File grayed out. If the
user has opened a generated
file the name is not added into
the list.
Exit Used to end BTS Service Soft- Shortcuts

ware session. You can also Mouse: Click the applications
use the Close command on Control menu button.
the Application Control menu.
The BTS Service Software Keys: ALT+F4
prompts you to save docu-
ments with unsaved changes.
The BTS Service Software
suggests that you save
changes to your document be-
fore you exit the application. If
you close a document without
saving, you lose all changes
made since the last time you
saved it. Before closing an un-
titled document, the BTS Serv-
ice Software displays the Save
As dialog box and suggests
that you name and save the
document.
2.1.1.1
Opening and Reading Data Files
When and where to use:
When opening a configuration (*.cfg) file, the data is read into the personality within the BTS Service
Software. The data can then be viewed and modified. As file names may be constrained by your
specific naming conventions, the potential for the descriptive file naming may be restricted. To
compensate for this limitation, a site title and version number can be entered onto the Site
Configuration screen. These are displayed in the File Open window for the currently selected file.
Procedure:
1 Set the Files of type: drop-down selector to *.cfg.
NOTICE: The File Name and associated file list area are updated to show the files of the
currently chosen type present in the selected directory.
2 Select the required disk drive from the Look in:drop-down selector.
3 Browse the directory structure to find the required directory.
4 Select the required file and click OK.
The file is now read into the data entry screens where it may be printed, viewed, or modified as
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Opening and Reading Generated Data Files
The BTS Service Software provides a mechanism that allows generated (compiled) files to be read
back into the tool. The following restriction applies to this process:
Only one file may be read at a time. For example if a *.sc1 file was read in and decoded and then
after a Base Radio (*.b??) file was read in and decoded, all the Site Controller items that are not
contained in the decoded Base Radio file are reset to their default values. This prevents data from one
site configuration being mixed with data from another, unlike uploading where a complete set of files is
read and decoded in one operation.
Once a previously generated file is opened and decoded, the user can save it as a configuration file
and run the generation process. This is not the advised mode of operation as the data set used is
incomplete and in terms of the number of Base Radios in the configuration, may not be representative
of the original configuration. The normal mode of operation should always be to use the configuration
file.
Procedure:
1 Set the Files of type: drop-down selector to either *.sc1 or *.b??
NOTICE: The File Name and associated file list area are updated to show the files of the
currently chosen type present in the selected directory.
2 Select the required disk drive from the Look in: drop-down selector.
3 Browse the directory structure to find the required directory.
4 Select the required file and click OK.
The file is now read into the data entry screens where it may be printed, viewed, or modified as
required.
2.1.1.3
Saving Files Using the Save As Command
Procedure:
1 Select the required disk from the Save in:drop-down selector
2 Browse the directory structure to find the desired storage location
3 Enter the name of the file you need to save into the File Name box. If overwriting an existing file
or using an old file name as a basis for the new one, select the file required file from the list box.
Press OK to save the file.
NOTICE: If the file already exists, a warning is displayed requesting the user to confirm
the overwrite operation before proceeding.
The file is saved.
2.1.1.4
Setting Printing Properties
After the user selects the print function, a dialog box appears.
Procedure:
1 Ensure that the printer selection is checked. If not, it is incorrect and needs a setup.
2 To select the page range you want to print, check Pages and specify the pages in Fromand
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b To print the pages in reverse order, set the number in the From box higher than the number
in the Tobox.
3 Specify the number of copies that you want to print.
4 To start printing, click OK.
2.1.2
View Menu
Table 3: View Menu Commands
Command Description
Toolbar Used to display and hide the Toolbar, which in-
cludes buttons for some of the most common
commands in the BTS Service Software, such
as File Open. A check mark appears next to
the menu item when the Toolbar is displayed.
Status Bar Used to display and hide the Status Bar, which
describes the action to be executed by the se-
lected menu item or depressed toolbar button,
and keyboard latch state. A check mark ap-
pears next to the menu item when the Status
Bar is displayed.
2.1.3
Personality Menu
Table 4: Personality Menu Commands
Command Description
Modify This main menu and tool bar item displays the
top-level data entry window. All the parameters
required to configure a site are available
through this window.
Keyboard shortcut: CTRL+M
Print to File Accessed from the Personality menu. This fea-

ture allows the user to print all the data currently
contained in the personality into an ASCII file,
which can be read with any standard text editor
(for example Notepad). See Printing to File on
page 49
2.1.3.1
Printing to File
Procedure:
1 Select the required disk from the Save in: drop-down selector.
2 Browse the directory structure to find the desired storage location
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3 Enter the name of the file you want to save into the File name: box. If overwriting an existing file
or using an old file name as a basis for the new one, select the file required file from the list box.
4 Click OK to save the file.
NOTICE: If the file exists, a warning is displayed requesting the user to confirm the
overwrite operation before proceeding.
2.1.4
Connection Menu
Connection Menu is used to initiate the communication with the BTS.
To configure TESS for the connection, see Communication with the BTS on page 36.
To initiate the connection (once the options are configured), from the Connection menu, select:
• Connect (only available for DIMETRA 5.1 and lower)
• Connect Direct (available for DIMETRA 5.2 and higher)
• Connect Modem (not available for MTS and DIMETRA 6.1 and higher)
• Connect Telnet (available for DIMETRA 5.2 and higher)
These commands cause the BTS Service Software to enter Communications Mode. The
communication window provides a user interface with the Site Controller.
The communication window also has a number of control buttons that perform the main connection
window operations. The actual buttons displayed are dependant upon the connection mode. When
displayed their highlighted state indicates their availability for use. All the displayed buttons have
corresponding entries in the file pull down menu. File transfers are only allowable when the user is
logged on to the Site Controller in configuration. See Entering Configuration Mode on page 51.
From the communication window, the user also has the possibility of copying and pasting:
• Copy Function (shortcut CTRL+C). This option works as regular MS Windows function: copy
selected text to the clipboard. The user can paste copied data from the clipboard to any application.
Also if selecting the text and clicking the middle mouse button, the selected text will be copied to the
clipboard and pasted to the communication window after prompt.
• Paste function (shortcut CTRL+V). This option works as a regular MS Windows function, paste text
from the clipboard. The user can paste data from clipboard to any application.
2.1.4.1
Connection Menu Commands
Table 5: Connection Menu Commands
Command Description
Upload Configuration Allows the configuration data for both Site Controller and all Base
Radios to be read from the Site Controller, decoded and displayed
in the data entry windows. See Upload Configuration on page
61.
Upload Diagnostics Allows the diagnostics files to be read from the Site Controller and
stored in the BTS Service Software installation directory. See Up-
load Diagnostics on page 61.
Send Files Allows Site Controller and Base Radios application and configura-
tion files to be transmitted to the Site Controller. The ability to
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Command Description
send application files to the Site Controller is access configurable
and may not be available to all users. See Send Files on page
59.
Close Connection Closes the communication window (shutting down a modem con-
nection if one is active and terminating any current file logging
session). See Close Connection on page 56.
Filters Opens Filters Window allowing you to send, upload and verify fil-
ters. See Filters on page 59.
Log to File Displays the File Log Selection window. See Log To File on page
58.
Stop Logging Terminates the current VT100 file logging session. See Stop Log-
ging on page 59.
In Modem Connection Mode (not available for MTS)
Dialing Directory Displays the dialing directory - allowing remote sites to be ac-
cessed. See Dialing Directory on page 57.
Hang up Causes the attached modem to disconnect the telephone connec-
tion. See Hang Up on page 59.
Shortcut
Toolbar:
The Icon is active only for releases D5.1 and older.
Keys: CTRL+T
2.1.4.2
Entering Configuration Mode
NOTICE: Entering Configuration Mode applies to EBTS TSC only.
Before the operator can use the communications window to transfer files to/from the Site Controller, a
connection must be established and the Site Controller must be in configuration mode. Following the
procedure below ensures that the Site Controller is running in configuration mode.
Procedure:
1 To enter configuration mode:
If… Then…
If the Site • Turn on the Site Controller by using the main power switch .
Controller
To enter configuration mode hit Return within 10 sec-
is not run-
ning onds message appears.
• Press ENTER and enter your user name and the Site Controller pass-
word.
If the Site • Press ENTER to get a prompt.

Controller
is running • There are four possible outcomes to this. The configuration mode prompt
is SC# or SC>, depending on the password entered (engineering or serv-
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ice respectively). If this is returned, then the user is now able to transfer
files between the BTS Service Software and the Site Controller. If the
prompt returned is SC: or SC) depending on the password entered (engi-
neering or service respectively) then current operation is application
mode, the Site Controller must be reset. Do this by entering reset and
pressing ENTER, however, it is important that the following warning is
read and understood before doing so.
WARNING: At this point the user should note that the BTS is
currently running the main application software. Before the Site
Controller is reset it should be verified that it is safe to take the
site out of service. The site is unable to support any communi-
cation with the mobile stations or the master site while the file
download is in progress.
• Wait for the To enter configuration mode hit Return within
10 seconds message to be displayed.
• Press ENTER and enter your user name and the Site Controller pass-
word.
NOTICE: If the prompt returned is lowercase, for example sc#, sc>, sc:, sc, then the
user islogged on in restricted mode. This means that a user is currently logged onto the
other serial port of the Site Controller. None of the file transfer commands are available
to a user in restricted access; the user on the other port must be evicted before
continuing. This is done by typing evict and pressing ENTER. The prompt changes to
upper case and the process may be continued as outlined above.
2.1.4.3
Connect Command
NOTICE: Only applies to DIMETRA 5.1 and lower.
This command causes the BTS Service Software to enter Communications Mode. The communication
window provides a user interface with the Site Controller.
2.1.4.4
Connect Direct
NOTICE: Only applies to DIMETRA 5.2 and higher.
The main area of the communication window acts as a VT100 terminal allowing the user to
interactively communicate with a Site Controller. The Site Controller can be connected to the BTS
Service Software in three ways: directly connected via a serial cable, using a modem link or telnet
connection.
corresponding entries in the file drop-down menu. File transfers are only allowable when the user is
logged on to the Site Controller in configuration mode.
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In Direct Connection Mode
Table 6: In Direct Connection Mode Commands
Command Description Comments

Upload Configuration Allows the configuration data Not available for D6.0 and high-
for both Site Controller and all er.
Base Radios to be read from
the Site Controller, decoded
and displayed in the data entry
windows.
Upload Diagnostic Allows the diagnostics files to Not available for D6.0 and high-
be read from the Site Controller er.
and stored in the BTS Service
Software installation directory.
Send Files Allows Site Controller and Base Not available for D6.0 and high-
Radios application and configu- er.
ration files to be transmitted to
the Site Controller. The ability
to send application files to the
Site Controller is configurable
through access and may not be
available to all users.
Close Close the communication win-
dow (shutting down a modem
connection if one is active and
terminating any current file log-
ging session).
Log to File Displays the File Log Selec-
tion window.
Stop Logging Terminates the current VT100
file logging session.
2.1.4.5
Connect Modem
NOTICE: Not available for MTS and DIMETRA 6.1and higher.
The main area of the communication window acts as a VT100 terminal allowing the user to
interactively communicate with a Site Controller. The Site Controller can be connected to the BTS
Service Software in three ways: directly connected via a serial cable, using a modem link or telnet
connection.
corresponding entries in the file drop-down menu. File transfers are only allowable when the user is
logged onto the Site Controller in configuration mode.
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In Modem Connection Mode Commands
Table 7: In Modem Connection Mode Commands
Command Description
Upload Configuration Allows the configuration data for both Site Controller and all
Base Radios to be read from the Site Controller, decoded and
displayed in the data entry windows.
Upload Diagnostic Allows the diagnostics files to be read from the Site Controller
and stored in the BTS Service Software installation directory.
Send Files Allows Site Controller and Base Radios application and config-
uration files to be transmitted to the Site Controller. The ability
to send application files to the Site Controller is access config-
urable and may not be available to all users.
Close Closes Communication window (shutting down a modem
connection if one is active and terminating any current file log-
ging session).
Log to File Displays the File Log Selection window.
Stop Logging Terminates the current VT100 file logging session.
Dialling Directory Displays the dialing directory - allowing remote sites to be ac-
cessed.
Hang-up Causes the attached modem to disconnect the telephone con-
nection.
2.1.4.6
Connect Telnet
NOTICE: Only applies to DIMETRA 5.2 and higher
Connect Telnet New

This command invokes the Telnet connection Settings. The window provides a user interface to set up
and establish connection to the required location (like Site Controller) with running Telnet server. The
connection and alias name resolving is supported by the LDAP and DNS protocols.
Connect Telnet From Personality

This menu function is active only when the Site Title (on Site Configuration dialog) contains any text
which is resolved through telnet as the site controller address.
After selecting the item, the connection can be established, if the target telnet server is running.
Shortcuts
Keys: CTRL+R
Connect Telnet Site History

This menu function is active only when the value of Number of visited sites remembered under the
General Settings (Options command) is different from zero and any successful telnet connection was
established.
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After selecting one of the items, the connection can be established, if the target telnet server is
running.
2.1.4.6.1
In Telnet Connection Mode
The user has access to the Site Controller or Base Radio through the main area of the communication
window, it acts as a VT100 terminal allowing the user to interactively communicate with it. If Telnet
connection is used to transfer files, the transmission occurs via TFTP.
Table 8: Commands in Telnet Connection Mode
Command Description Comments

Upload Configuration Allows the configuration data Not available for EBTS and
for both Site Controller and all MBTS.
Base Radios to be read from
the Site Controller, decoded
and displayed in the data entry
windows.
Upload Diagnostic Allows the diagnostics files to Not available for EBTS and
be read from the Site Controller MBTS.
and stored in the BTS Service
Software installation directory.
Send Files Allows Site Controller and Base Not available for EBTS and
Radios application and configu- MBTS.
ration files to be transmitted to
the Site Controller. The ability
to send application files to the
Site Controller is access config-
urable and may not be availa-
ble to all users.
Filters Opens Filters Window allowing Not available for EBTS and
you to send, upload and verify MBTS. Available only for DIME-
filters. TRA 8.3 or higher and DIME-
TRA Standalone BTS releases
after enabling Site Access List
feature.
Close Closes the communication win-
dow (shutting down a modem
connection if one is active and
terminating any current file log-
ging session).
Log to File Displays the File Log Selec-
tion window.
Stop Logging Terminates the current VT100
file logging session.
Shortcuts
Keys: CTRL+L
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Telnet Connection Settings
The dialog provides a user interface to set up and establish connection to the required location (for
example Site Controller) with running telnet server. The alias name resolving is supported by the LDAP
and DNS protocols.
Selection of the target server can be set up by entering the site alias at the Site box control. This
control can also store aliases which can be available at the system (see Fetch Aliases in the table
below). The user can select an item from the list, and then click OK to establish the connection. Then
the communication window appears. The main area of the communication window acts as a VT100
terminal allowing the user to interactively communicate with a Site Controller.
Table 9: Telnet Connections Settings
Control Description
Site Allows the user to enter or choose the name of the known Site Controller
alias. This is a default option for the dialog.
Zone Allows the user to select zone alias which is stored in the cache files on the
hard drive. This is a pre-selection for the next step. The control will activate
after selecting options control on the left.
Site After selecting a zone this control contains the appropriate list of sites for
the selected zone
Site IP This control allows the user to enter the IP address of the requested site
without usage of the name resolving system (as above). However, the user
can enter the IP address as described under site above.
Fetch Aliases Allows updating file-cached information about aliases. After pressing the
button the dialog appears, asking the user to get zones and sites names
available in the system. The user can agree (click OK) or cancel this action
(click Cancel). The Fetch Aliases operation can take some time. The dia-
log also contains the information about previous time of aliases update.
Alias cache The label contains time information of the last alias update (the same infor-
mation as mentioned above)
Device Definition Allows the user to choose the device to connect to. The numbers of devi-
ces (for example, TSC TETRA Site Controller, BRC11 Base Radio Control-
ler placed at cabinet 1 position 1) depend on the chosen BTS type: MBTS,
EBTS, MTS 2 or 4.
2.1.4.7
Close Connection
Terminates the connection window and returns to the main mode of operation. The personality is
accessible to the user in a state identical to that upon entry into the connection mode unless a set of
configuration files have been uploaded whereby the data decoded resides within the personality.
Closing the connection window with a modem connection still active results in the modem session
being dropped.
If the VT100 output is currently being logged to a file when the Close Connection button is pressed the
user is informed that the file log is closed upon exit. The user has the option to continue or discontinue
with this course of action.
Shortcuts
Keys: CTRL+X
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Dialing Directory
NOTICE: Available only in Modem Connection Mode.
The Dialing Directory window provides facilities that enable the user to record site names and their
associated telephone numbers and then to subsequently dial those numbers and establish a
communications link with a remote Site Controller.
Table 10: Dialing Directory Controls
Control Description
Dialing Directory En- Listed here are the names of the sites entered, double-click-
tries ing upon an entry within this box causes the number associ-
ated with this site name to be dialed.
Name The site name is entered here. The maximum number of
characters allocated for the storage of name and number is
75 characters. It imposes a restriction on the number of char-
acters that may be entered into the name box of 75 - length
of the phone number. A check is performed when the Add or
Replace buttons are pressed. A warning appears if this crite-
rion is exceeded.
Number Enter the telephone number of the site into this edit box. It is
possible to enter alphabetic characters here. These may be
required to meet any specific requirements of the telephone
system in use. See the modem user manual and the Modem
Settings Command on page 64 help page for further infor-
mation.
Add This button (which only becomes enabled when both a site
name and number have been entered) is used to add the en-
tered details into the directory.
Delete This button deletes the entry currently selected in the Dialing
Directory Entries list box. It does not, however, become en-
abled unless there is a current selection in the list box. The
internal configuration data is only updated when the dialing
directory is exited through the OK button. When clicking the
Cancel button, the user is prompted with a message inform-
ing about the loss of modification. Entries deleted by mistake
can be retrieved.
Replace Replaces the entry selected in the Dialing Directory Entries
list box with the entries made in the Site Name and Number
edit boxes.
Dial Dials the selected entry in the Dialing Directory Entries list
box.
Find Used to search for entries in the Dialing Directory Entries
list box. As characters are typed in to the edit box the first en-
try that matches the characters typed so far is automatically
selected.
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Manual Dial Dials the number that the user has entered in to the edit box
provided. The button only becomes enabled when a number
has been entered. Pressing the ENTER key when the current
input focus (the flashing cursor) resides within the box, and
with a number currently entered, causes that number to be
dialed.
Modem Status Provides information to the user while the selected or entered
number is being dialed.
Dialing is a matter of selecting an entry in the list box or entering one in the Manual Dial edit box. Then
either select Dial or Manual Dial. The modem is dialed and the window closes automatically when the
connection is established. Message is displayed if the link cannot be established. Pressing F1 while
these messages are displayed causes a help page appear, which provides assistance with the
problem.
2.1.4.9
Log To File
Log To File command accessed through the file menu or connection window button launches the File
Log Selection window. This window provides the user with the ability to select or create a file name in
which the output from the VT100 log is written into.
Procedure:
1 Select Connect from the main menu.
2 If the current communications routing is modem then a connection will need to be established.
The Log to File button will only become enabled once a modem connection has been
established.
3 To log to file:
If… Then…
If you want • Use the Save in and Directories controls to select the desired destina-
to create a tion for the log file.
new log file
• Enter the new file name into the File Name edit control.
NOTICE: If no file extension is specified then the default exten-
sion of .txt is appended. If a legal file extension other
than .txt is specified, the file is created but it is never visible in
the Log File Selection window.
• Click OK.
If you want • Use the Save in and Directories controls to select the desired destina-
to overwrite tion for the log file.
or append to
an existing • Enter the existing file name into the File Name edit control or select the
log file required file from the selection list.
• Select the required Write Mode. Overwrite existing files will replace
any existing files of the same name with a new file. Append to existing
files will augment data to an existing log file.
• Click OK.
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NOTICE: If the selected Write Mode is Overwrite existing files,

the user is prompted to confirm this operation.
2.1.4.10
Filters
NOTICE: The filters functionality is only available for Local Site Trunking (LST) mode and not
available in Wide Area Trunking (WAT).
Table 11: Filters Window Commands
Command Description
Send Filter Allows you to upload Filters file the Site Con-
troller.
Upload Filter Allows you to download Filters file from the site.
Verify Filter file Allows you to verify the correctness of the Fil-
ters file before loading it to the Site. If there are
errors in the Filters file, first ten are displayed.
Cancel Closes Filters window.
Help Opens Online Help.
2.1.4.11
Stop Logging
Terminates the current logging session. Clickcing this button results in the full path name of the log file
appearing in a message box.
2.1.4.12
Hang Up
NOTICE: Available only in Modem Connection Mode.
Unconditionally causes the attached modem to terminate the telephone connection. This button only
appears in the connection window if the current Routing is set to Modem Routing. The button, and
corresponding menu item become enabled when a connection is successfully established using the
Dialing Directory . This button disconnects any calls in progress at the time.
NOTICE: An established modem connection is terminated after exiting from the Connection
window.
2.1.4.13
Send Files
This command allows to transmit the configuration files and application code files to the Site Controller.
The process relies on the fact that a communications link (see Establishing a Communications Link
with the TSC on page 209) is established with the Site Controller in advance. File transfers are only
allowable when the user is logged onto the Site Controller in configuration mode.
• If the user selected Send Configuration, the files to be transferred are first compiled. The Site
Controller file generated is named - <filename>.sc1 and the Base Radio files are named -
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<filename>.b0n, where <filename> is the name of the configuration file (see notes below) and
n is the Base Radio number corresponding to the number of the BR in the Site Configuration
screen. The total number of Base Radio files created is the same as the number or Base Radios in
the personality. If a problem is found during the generation process a message is presented to the
user indicating the error.
Note on Sending BTS Raw Config Files: The send raw config files is useful when the exact
same BTS configuration is required on more than one BTS (that is, not modified by the Service
Software itself). Typically this would be used to download a set of converted/modified configuration
files generated by the Software Download Manager to an existing local BTS to verify operation.
• The user is presented with version assignment dialog box. All files to be sent to Site Controller, or
configuration file sets, must be assigned a label. The user also has the option to set use nextand
fallbackoptions. All version labels are tested for valid format and uniqueness amongst both the files
already on the target and the files to be downloaded. If the user selects cancel, the download
operation is ceased.
• If more than one file with the same name exists on the target, the user is presented with at dialog
prompting them to select a file to be replaced. If no matching files, or only one matching file exists
on the target, no files need to be selected for replacement, no prompt appears, and download
continues.
This occurs for each configuration file set, or application file to be downloaded. If the user selects
Cancel, the download operation is ceased.
See TSC File Selection on page 207 for details.
• Start the download by pressing the OK button. The progress of the files throughout the duration of
the download is monitored by the Data Transfer Status Window and the results displayed in the File
Transfer Status Window.
When files are selected and transmitted to the Site Controller, the actual names are translated
according to the following rules (m = [1,2], n = [1-7]):
*.cfg -> tsc.cf.m, brc01.cf.m, ... brc0n.cf.m
*.tsc -> tsc.code.m
*.brc -> brc.code.m
*.x21 -> x21.code.m
This translation is necessary to accommodate the Site Controller, which expects fixed names for each
data file type.
2.1.4.13.1
Sending files to the Site Controller
Procedure:
1 Click Send Files on the connection window.
2 Select the type of file transfer, either Send Configuration or Send Application files.
3 Select the drive and directory containing the files required to be sent.
Files can only be selected from a single directory at a time. If the user requires, for example, to
download files from the current working directory and files from another directory, these files
have to be sent in two separate operations.
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NOTICE: File selection procedure follows the normal Windows standards:

Left mouse button selects an individual file.
SHIFT + left mouse button selects a block of file between the last file selected and the
current file.
CTRL + left mouse button adds a single file to those already selected.
Double-clicking an individual file causes the dialog box to be dismissed and the single file
transmitted to the Site Controller.
2.1.4.14
Upload Diagnostics
This function invoked from the Upload Diagnostics button on the Connect Command or the File menu
option. It allows the diagnostic data files resident on the Site Controller to be automatically received
and stored by the BTS Service Software. File transfers are only allowable when the user is logged onto
the site controller in Entering Configuration Mode. The diagnostics files are of considerable size so the
user is able to select any combination for upload.
2.1.4.14.1
Uploading Diagnostic Data from TSC
Procedure:
1 Select the files you want to upload in the Files to upload List Box.
NOTICE:
• The file selection process follows the normal Windows standards:
Left mouse button selects an individual file.
SHIFT + left mouse button selects a block of file between the last files selected and the
new selection.
CTRL + left mouse button adds a single file to those already selected.
Double-clicking upon an individual file selects that file and commences the upload
process.
2 Select the required disk from the Save in: drop-down selector where the files should be stored.
3 Browse the directory structure to find the desired storage location.
4 Click OK to start the upload.
NOTICE: If one or more files already exist, a warning appears, requesting the user to
confirm the overwrite operation before proceeding.
2.1.4.15
Upload Configuration
The BTS Service Software provides facilities that allow to read configuration data from the Site
Controller. Both Site Controller and Base Radio data may be retrieved using this mechanism.
When the Communications Window screen is displayed, the Upload Configuration button appears.
If access is not permitted, the button is disabled. The upload command can only be successful if the
user is logged onto the Site Controller in configuration mode, see Entering Configuration Mode on
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2.1.4.15.1
Uploading Configuration Files from TSC
Procedure:
1 Click Upload Configuration on the connection window.
2 Select a configuration file (tsc.cf) for the list of files available on the Site Controller (see TSC
File Selection on page 207).
If no files are found on the site controller, the user is notified and the upload ceased. If files are
present but none are selected, or the user presses cancel, upload ceases.
The selected .tsc files are uploaded and compared with Base Radio files on the TSC. If an
inconsistency exists, the user is notified and the upload ceases. The uploaded base radio files
are decoded (see Decoding Configuration Data Files on page 195) and loaded into the working
personality, overwriting the information stored in the personality before the upload.
IMPORTANT:
The number of Base Radios in the configuration is extracted from the Site Controller. The
number of Base Radio files required by the Site Controller must be equal to the number
with matching version labels located on the Site Controller.
The Base Radio files must be numbered sequentially, breaks in the sequence are not
allowed. For example: 4 Base Radio files with matching version labels and names
brc01.cf, brc02.cf, brc05.cf, brc06.cf are found on the Site Controller. This is
an invalid sequence and an appropriate message appears.
The Site Controller may contain more that one file with a given name. The filename is
appended with a bank number [1 or 2] (that is, tsc.cf.1), to uniquely identify it on the
target. For file management purposes, each file on the target has a version number, a
"fallback" and "use next" flag (see Setting TSC File Versions on page 208 for details)
If more than 20 object IDs (see Unrecognized Object IDs on page 197) unrecognized by
the BTS Service Software are read from a file, it is rejected.
If at any point an error is encountered, or the user selects to cancel upload, the working
personality will be reset to default values.
3 Select to either save the uploaded values to disk, or cancel and proceed without saving. In
either case, the working personality contains the uploaded configuration.
2.1.4.16
File Transfer Status Window
This window appears at the end of a file transfer either to or from the Site Controller providing
information pertaining to the transfer. The following messages are displayed in this window.
Table 12: File Transfer Status Window Messages
Message Description
File transferred - No Applicable when sending files to, or receiving files from, the
errors. Site Controller. This message is displayed alongside a file-
name when the file has been successfully transferred.
Transfer aborted - Applicable when sending files to, or receiving files from, the
Too many errors. Site Controller. This message is displayed when the file has
not been able to be transferred.
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Message Description
File already exists - (only applicable when sending files to the Site Controller) This
Not transferred. message indicates that an identical file already exists in the
flash file system of the Site Controller so there is no need to
send this file. The system differentiates and overwrites files of
the same name that are not identical. When uploading files to
the BTS Service Software application existing files in the ap-
plication directory are always overwritten.
Remaining file trans- Applicable when sending files to, or receiving files from, the
fer(s) canceled by Site Controller. This message is displayed when the user has
user. depressed the cancel button on the Data Transfer Status
Window. If this operation has occurred during the upload of
configuration files any successfully uploaded files before the
cancel are not listed in this window as the decoder requires a
full set of configuration files to operate so an incomplete set
has no use. However when canceling a file transfer while
sending files to the Site Controller, information on transfers
completed before the termination are detailed.
A file transfer that fails during the transfer process may be resumed. The file must be selected as if it
were transferred for the first time. The BTS Service Software and Site Controller determines how much
of the file was successfully transferred and resume from that point.
2.1.4.17
Data Transfer Status Window
This window displays details of the file currently being either uploaded from the Site Controller or
downloaded to it. The Current File Progress control gives an indication of the amount of file
processed so far.
During a file download the file names undergo a translation. To help the users understand this process,
the source and destination file names for each file involved in the transfer are displayed during
transmission.
When files are selected and transmitted to the Site Controller, the actual names are translated
according to the following rules:
*.sc1 -> tsc.cf
*.b0? -> brc0?.cf
*.tsc -> tsc.code
*.brc -> brc.code
*.x21 -> x21.code
When uploading files no file name translation takes place so the source and destination file name are
always displayed as the same.
The window also contains a Cancel button. You can use it to terminate the current transfer
immediately.
2.1.5
Configuration Menu
The following part describes the Configuration Menu items.
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2.1.5.1
Direct Routing Command
NOTICE: Not available for DIMETRA 5.5 and newer releases.
This option, selected via the Main Menu command Configuration → Direct Routing, sets the BTS
Service Software communications system to the values entered in the Direct Settings Command area.
The Connect Command is only displayed with control buttons that pertain to this mode of operation.
NOTICE: An access level can be configured in such a way to allow a user to change current
communications routing but not provide access to the connection window.
2.1.5.2
Direct Settings Command
This command displays the data entry window for the Direct Serial Port Settings.
Direct Serial Port Configuration
The following selections are used to configure the serial port to which the BTS is attached. The
following should be set to match the BTS Site Controller. See EBTS PR3.0 Installation, Configuration
Basic Service Manual (EBTS), MBTS 1.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (MBTS) for
details.
• Port: allows the selection of the communications port used. The default value of COM2 assumes
that a mouse is fitted to COM1.
• Speed: allows the selection of one of the most common baud settings.
• Parity: allows the selection of the type of parity checking required.
• Data Bits: determines the number of data bits that make up each data frame.
• Handshaking: sets the data flow control mechanism.
• Stop Bits: allows the selection of the number of stop bits.
Shortcuts
Keys: CTRL+D
2.1.5.3
Modem Settings Command
NOTICE: Not available for MTS and since DIMETRA 6.1 release.
This command displays the data entry windows for Modem Settings.
The options available allow the user to specify general dialing features and advanced options like the
command strings sent to control the modem. Also provided are settings for the configuration of serial
port to which the modem is connected.
The window is divided up into three areas each of which is described below. See the user manual
provided with the modem if the settings need to be changed from the defaults provided here.
Modem Configuration
The following commands and selections are used to configure and control the modem itself.
• Initialization string: the BTS Service Software sends the commands to the modem each time the
program is started. This string is automatically prefixed with an AT. AT is a modem attention
command, alone it will synchronize the speed of the serial link between the BTS Service Software
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and the modem but is also used as the prefix for all modem commands. Manual entry of an AT in
the initialization string will result in a string that the modem fails to recognize.
• Slow Dialing: if Slow Dialing is selected from the Dialing Options area, this field displays the
string used by the modem to initiate the feature.
• Escape: enter the command string that is used to reset the modem from any condition or mode.
• Reset: enter the command string that is used to reset the modem from any condition or mode.
• Suffix: enter a control character here that will be appended to each command sent to the modem.
The default is CTRL+M (carriage return), as used with all Hayes compatible modems.
NOTICE: Only control characters are allowed in the range CTRL+A - CTRL+Z and must be
entered in this style. If an illegal or unrecognized entry is detected the value is automatically
reset to its default.
• Fast Dialing. If Fast Dialing is selected from the Dialing Options area, this field displays the string
used by the modem to initiate the feature.
• Error Correction:enable (left-hand check box) to allow a configuration string to be entered in the
adjacent edit box.
• Data Compression: enable (left-hand check box) to allow a configuration string to be entered in the
adjacent edit box.
• Dial Tone: if Tone is selected from the Dialing Options area as the dialing method, the BTS
Service Software uses the string displayed in this field to initiate dialing.
• Dial Pulse: if Pulse is selected from the Dialing Options area as the dialing method, the BTS
Service Software uses the string displayed in this field to initiate dialing.
NOTICE: If additional characters are required to the modem, dialing command for an outside
line each a particular connection is used, they may be added to the end of the tone dial prefix.
An alternative to this is to prefix the number itself with the outside line access characters in the
Dialing Directory . The modem user manual should be referred to for information relating to
special characters, for example, delay characters.
Modem Serial Port Configuration

The following selections are used to configure the serial port to which the modem is attached.
• Port: allows the selection of the communications port used as the connection to the modem. The
default value of COM2 assumes that a mouse is fitted to COM1.
• Speed: allows the selection of one of the most common baud settings. Select the one most
appropriate to the modem installed. The baud rate between the modem and the BTS Service
Software is synchronized upon the reception, by the modem, of an AT command.
• Parity: allows the selection of the type of parity checking required.
• Data Bits: determines the number of data bits that make up each data frame.
• Handshaking: if a high-speed or error-correcting modem is being used it may need to employ one
of the handshaking protocols available. The desired method may be selected from the list provided.
This setting configures the BTS Service Software only; it is necessary to set up the connected
modem to use the same handshaking protocol. The modem user manual should be referred to for
more information.
• Stop Bits: allows the selection of the number of stop bits.
NOTICE: The parity, data bits, and stop bits must be configured to be compatible with the
remote Site Controller. See the EBTS PR3.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual
(EBTS), MBTS 1.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (MBTS) for details.
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Dialing Options
The following selections are used to select the modems dialing modes.
• Disabled: the dialing options Slow and Fast are deselected.
• Slow: sets the modem initialization sequence to use Slow Dialing for the modems dialing speed.
• Fast: sets the modem initialization sequence to use Fast Dialing for the modems dialing speed.
• Pulse: commands the modem initialization sequence to use the command entered in Dial Pulse
(see Modem Configuration) to set the modems dialing method.
• Tone: commands the modem initialization sequence to use the command entered in Dial Tone see
Modem Configuration) to set the modems dialing method.
Modem Problems
Failing to dial:
• Check that phone connection is made correctly and that the modem is compatible with the public
telephone network in which it is being used.
• Ensure that the modem settings are correct. The default settings should work with most modems;
however, the settings for the modem that is being used may differ from these. See the modem user
manual for details.
• The connection baud rate may be too great for the selected modem. Go into the connection window
and enter AT ENTER. AT is a modem attention command the modem should respond with OK if it
is operating correctly. This also has the effect of synchronizing the serial speeds between the BTS
Service Software and modem.
• Check that the cable fitted is the correct type for both the modem and the host computer.
Data Errors
• Check that the Modem Settings (especially the serial settings) are correct. The baud rate may be
too high for the host computer (between the host computer and the modem), try a lower speed.
• Check that the Modem handshaking protocols have been set up correctly. If the link between the
BTS Service Software and the modem is operating at a baud rate greater than the link between the
two modems then a handshaking protocol is required to govern the data flow. Set the handshaking
mechanism required in the modem settings window. The modem must be configured to use the
same protocol; the modem user manual provides details of the steps necessary to achieve this.
2.1.5.4
Modem Routing Command
NOTICE: Not available for DIMETRA 5.5 and newer.
This option, selected via the main menu command Configuration → Modem Routing, sets the BTS
Service Software communications system to the values entered in the Modem and Modem Serial Port
area. The Connect Command is only displayed with control buttons that pertain to this mode of
operation.
NOTICE: An access level can be configured to allow a user to change current communications
routing but not provide access to the connection window.
2.1.5.5
Passwords Command
This screen allows the user to change the password of the access level that is currently in use.
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2.1.5.5.1
Changing Passwords
Procedure:
1 Enter the password for the current access level. Click OK.
NOTICE: If the password is not entered correctly the edit box is cleared and you must try
again. This situation is repeated until you make a valid entry or click Cancel.
2 Enter the new password for the current access level. Click OK.
NOTICE: The entry must be between 4 and 10 characters inclusive. If an entry is made
outside this range a warning is reported and the edit box cleared, test can then be re-
entered.
3 Re-enter the new password to confirm it. Click OK.
NOTICE: If this entry matches the previous one, a message appears requesting the
confirmation of the password change before continuing.
If the entries do not match. a warning message appears, after which the dialog box is
terminated with the passwords left unchanged.
2.1.5.6
Access Configuration Command
This dialog box allows the user with level 4 security access to configure the access levels required for
other users of the BTS Service Software. The security access mechanism controls access to the data
entry window parameters and other functions. A full list of the functions and controls that may be
controlled by the security system is displayed in the Access Control Item List. Adjacent to this list are
three check boxes that allow one or more access levels to be set for that controller function.
For example if Base Radio → Factory Password are selected, the check box values changes to
show the current access levels set for this particular control. Modify the check boxes to the required
settings and clickOK to commit the change.
NOTICE: Modify as many controls and functions as required before clicking OK.
Access level four (4) has unconditional access to all controls and functions.
An access level can be configured to allow a user to change current communications routing but not
provide access to the connection window. This configuration does not have any serious operational
implications but being able to select a communications routing and not be subsequently able to use it
may cause the user some confusion.
If the engineer configuring the access levels wants to make download of application files permissible,
then the Send Files button should also be enabled. These entries are adjacent in the table to assist
the user.
The BTS Service Software has no awareness of the potential conflicts outlined above; it is down to the
engineer to ensure that the parameters are set up correctly.
2.1.6
Help Menu
Table 13: Help Menu Commands
Command Description
Contents Used to display the opening screen of Help.
From the opening screen, you can jump to step-
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Command Description
by-step instructions for using the BTS Service
Software and various types of reference infor-
mation.
Once you open Help, you can click Contents
whenever you want to return to the opening
screen.
Search This menu command displays the operating

system help - Search dialog box. This dialog
provides a mechanism that allows the BTS
Service Software help pages to be searched for
specific subjects.
Refer to the Windows documentation for more
information concerning the Help - Search dia-
log box.
About This menu command displays the DIMETRA

BTS Service Software Help/About window. This
window displays the BTS Service Software
copyright notice and version information. The
version information should be quoted in any
correspondence with Motorola.
Shortcuts
Toolbar:
Context Help Use the Context Help command to obtain help

on some portion of the BTS Service Software.
When you choose the Toolbars Context Help
button, the mouse pointer changes to an arrow
and question mark. Then click somewhere in
the BTS Service Software window, such as an-
other Toolbar button. The Help topic is shown
for the item you clicked.
Shortcuts
Toolbar:
Keys: SHIFT+F1
2.2
TETRA BTS Service Software Operations
2.2.1
Uploading Configuration Files from the Site Controller — MTS
Procedure:
1 On the Service Terminal, start the BTS Service Software application, select the proper MTS
type and log on.
2 Select Connection → Connect Telnet → New.
The Telnet connection Setting window appears.
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Figure 3: BTS Service Software – Example of a Telnet connection Setting Window
NOTICE:
• If logged from the Service Terminal outside the BTS LAN, go to step 3.
• If logged from the Service Terminal within the BTS LAN, go to step 4.
3 Select the appropriate site. Continue to step 5.

NOTICE: If the list of sites is not available, click Fetch Aliases.
4 Select the Site IP radio-button, type the site controller IP address:

• For MTS 1 and site controller A, type: 10.0.254.1
• For MTS 2/MTS 4 and site controller A, type: 10.0.253.1
• For MTS 1/MTS 2/MTS 4 and site controller B, type: 10.0.254.2
5 From the Device Definition drop-down list, select TSC and click OK.
The Site Controller application window appears.
6 Log on to the Site Controller application by entering the user name and password.
7 Click Upload Configurations.
8 Select a desired configuration file and click OK.
NOTICE: Currently used (active) configuration is marked with “+” in the Current column.
The configuration files are uploaded and the TFTP Transfer Status window appears, displaying
the transfer status of the files.
Figure 4: Select TSC Configuration File For Upload Window – example
9 Click OK.
10 Save the configuration file and click Close Connection.
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2.2.2
Sending Configuration Files to the Site Controller — MTS
Procedure:
1 On the Service Terminal, start the BTS Service Software application, select the proper MTS
type and log on.
2 Select Connection → Connect Telnet → New.
The Telnet connection Setting window appears.

Figure 5: BTS Service Software – Example of a Telnet connection Setting Window
NOTICE:
• If logged from the Service Terminal outside the BTS LAN, go to step 3.
• If logged from the Service Terminal within the BTS LAN, go to step 4.
3 Select appropriate site. Continue to step 5.

NOTICE: If the list of sites is not available, click Fetch Aliases.
4 Select the Site IP radio-button and enter the site controller IP address:
• For MTS 1 and site controller A, type: 10.0.254.1
• For MTS 2/MTS 4 and site controller A, type: 10.0.253.1
• For MTS 1/MTS 2/MTS 4 and site controller B, type: 10.0.254.2
5 From the Device Definition drop-down list, select TSC and click OK.
7 Click Send Files.
Download Type window appears.
8 Select Send Configuration.

9 Select appropriate configuration file and click Open.
The File download properties window appears.
10 Enter the unique version label.

11 Check the Use Next check box if you want this configuration to be used.
12 Click Update selected items.
The selected file appears in the upper window, marked with “+” in the Use Next column.
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Figure 6: BTS Service Software – Example of a File Download Properties Window
13 Click OK.
The Select file to be replaced by window appears.
14 Select the file that should be replaced (marked with “-” in the Current column) and click OK.
The configuration files are sent and the TFTP Transfer Status windows appears, displaying the
transfer status of the files.
Figure 7: BTS Service Software – Example of a Select File to Be Replaced By Window
15 Click Close Connection.

16 Reset the site controller to activate the new configuration file.
NOTICE: If the redundant site controller is present, perform this procedure again to
upload the same configuration file to the redundant site controller.
2.2.3
Uploading Configuration Files from the Site Controller — EBTS
Procedure:
1 Connect the port RS–232 of the Service Terminal with the RS–232 port of the Site Controller.
2 On the Service Terminal, start the BTS Service Software application, select EBTS and log on.
3 Verify Direct Serial Port Settings in the Configuration → Direct Settings menu. Set the
following:
• Port: appropriate serial port number which you connect through
• Speed: 19200
• Parity: none
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• Data Bits: 8
• Handshaking: none
• Stop Bits: 1
4 Establish connection by selecting Connection → Connect Direct.
6 Click Upload Configurations.
7 Select a desired configuration file and click OK.
NOTICE: Currently used (active) configuration is marked with “+” in the Current column.
The configuration files are uploaded and the ZMODEM File Transfer Status window appears,
displaying the transfer status of the files.
Figure 8: Select TSC Configuration File For Upload Window – example
8 Click OK.
9 Save the configuration file and click Close Connection.
2.2.4
Sending Configuration Files to the Site Controller — EBTS
Procedure:
1 Connect the port RS–232 of the Service Terminal with the RS–232 port of the Site Controller.
2 On the Service Terminal, start the BTS Service Software application, select EBTS and log on.
3 Verify Direct Serial Port Settings in the Configuration → Direct Settings menu. Set the
following:
• Port: appropriate serial port number which you connect through
• Speed: 19200
• Parity: none
• Data Bits: 8
• Handshaking: none
• Stop Bits: 1
4 Establish connection by selecting Connection → Connect Direct.
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6 Click Send Files.

Download Type window appears.
7 Select Send Configuration.

8 Select appropriate configuration file and click Open.
9 Type the unique version label.
10 Check the Use Next check box if you want this configuration to be used.
11 Click Update selected items.
The selected file appears in the upper window, marked with “+” in the Use Next column.
Figure 9: BTS Service Software – Example of a File Download Properties Window
12 Click OK.
The Select file to be replaced by window appears.
13 Select the file that should be replaced (marked with “-” in the Current column) and click OK.
The configuration files are sent and the ZMODEM File Transfer Status window appears,
displaying the transfer status of the files.
Figure 10: BTS Service Software – Example of a Select File to Be Replaced By Window
14 Click Close Connection.

15 Reset the site controller to activate the new configuration file.
NOTICE: If the redundant site controller is present, perform this procedure again to
upload the same configuration file to the redundant site controller.
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2.2.5
Voice Logs Operations
NOTICE: Voice logging is not a default feature and must be acquired separately.
2.2.5.1
Configuring NIC Card
Procedure:
1 For Windows 7 and Windows 10:
a From Start → Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center, select Change Adapter
Settings.
b Right-click the Network Interface Card and select Properties.
c On the Network tab, double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option.
For Windows XP:
a From Start → Settings → Control Panel, select Network Connections.
b Right-click the Network Interface Card and select Properties.
c On the Network tab, double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option.
2 In the Properties window, set the following:

• IP address: 10.0.253.x, where <x> has to be unique within the BTS subnet
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway: 10.0.253.254
3 Click Advanced and then Add.
The TCP/IP Address window appears.
4 Set the following: and click Add:

• IP address: 10.1.253.x, where <x> has to be unique within the BTS subnet and is the
same number as set in step 2.
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
5 Click OK to close the configuration windows.
2.2.5.2
Downloading Voice Logs and SDS
Prerequisites: Configure the NIC card. See Configuring NIC Card on page 74.
Procedure:
1 Connect the RJ-45 port of the Service Terminal with the RJ-45 Service port of the active TSC.
2 On the Service Terminal, turn off wi-fi and proxy.
3 On the Service Terminal, start BTS Logs application and log on with the logaccess user name
and your password.
4 Open the Voice or SDS folder.
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5 Open the required folder.

A list of available files appears.
6 Click the file you want to download and click Save.
2.2.5.3
Converting Voice Logs to .wav Files
Procedure:
1 Navigate to the folder where you saved the voice logs. For details on downloading voice logs,
see Downloading Voice Logs and SDS on page 74.
2 Right-click the voice log file you want to convert and select Open with → LoggingConverter.
The file with the .wav extension is created.
3 Verify that the file is successfully converted.
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Chapter 3

3.1
Site Configuration
The Site Configuration screen is the top-level personality configuration screen and provides access to
various parts of the site configuration. A site title field is provided for the user to give a more meaningful
description of the site than can be contained in the file name. A version number field allows the users
to version control their configuration data files if required. The description and version are displayed by
the BTS Service Software in the File Open Dialog Box screen when a file is selected. This allows the
user to identify the required file without opening the file and examining the contents in detail. The Site
Configuration screen allows access to the Site Controller specific parameter screens, Serving Cell
parameter screens, Adjacent Site parameter screens and Base Radio parameter screens. Buttons are
provided to enable the users adding and deleting Adjacent Channels and Base Radios from the site
configuration. The Add button always adds an instance (Adjacent Channel or Base Radio) to the end
of the current list, whereas the Delete deletes the instance currently shown in the pull down list box.
The parameters placed directly on this screen have the following characteristics:
Standby TSC Installed
Range: No, Yes

Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Controller
Comments: When checked, this field indicates that a standby TSC is installed. When a
standby TSC is installed, status messaging to the ZM indicates the status of
the standby. If the standby is not present and this flag is set, the ZM sees a
faulty standby unit.
NOTICE: For DIMETRA 7.1 and newer releases, this check box is not active if the MTS1 is
chosen while logging.
XHUB Installed (only for MTS 4, R5.2 or later)
Range: No, Yes

Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: When checked, this field indicates that XHUB is installed. When XHUB is in-
stalled, status messaging to the ZM indicates the status of XHUB. If the XHUB
is not present and this flag is set, the ZM sees a faulty XHUB unit.
NOTICE: This check box is not active if you choose MTS2/MTS1 option while logging.
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Chapter 3: Service Software Configuration
Site Link - Interface Type (available since R6.2)
Range:
E1 Single (1)
X21 (2)
Ethernet (3)
E1 Dual (4)
Default: E1 Single (1)

Step 1
size:
Units: N/A
Com- The parameter defines interface type for site link. If the Site Link Interface Type pa-
ments: rameter is set to Ethernet Site Link, some options specific to E1 and X21 links which
are accessible via Site Router and Site Link tabs are blocked. The blocked options
are not relevant for Ethernet site link, and can be ignored. Similarly, if the Site Link In-
terface Type parameter is set to either X.21 or E1, all options in the Ethernet Site
Link tab become non-relevant and are blocked.
NOTICE: For MTS1 only E1 and Ethernet links are supported. X21 is not supported for MTS 1.
Primary Satellite (available since R6.2)
Range: on(1)
off(2)
Default: off(2)
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter sets satellite link option for primary WAN interface.
Secondary Satellite (available since R6.2)
Range: on(1)
off(2)
Default: off(2)
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter sets satellite link option for secondary WAN interface.
NOTICE: This parameter cannot be set if E1 Single, X21 or Ethernet - SingleSite Link
Interface Type was selected.
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Standby BR Installed
Range: No, Yes

Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Enabled state: Enabled when two or more BRs are present and eMTS Installed is not selec-
ted, otherwise disabled.
Comments: Selects the last BR as a standby BR, which takes over from any failed BR. In
this mode, a BR is held in the Locked-Enabled-Idle state until required.
NOTICE:
This check box is not active if you choose the MTS1 while logging.
When a BR is deleted and Standby BR Installed is enabled, the Standby BR Installed status
is cleared. The BR defined for standby operation (last BR) is conceptually deleted.
For eTETRA configuration the only possible value for this parameter is No.
If the eMTS installed check box is selected, then the value of this parameter is set to No.
eMTS Installed (only for MTS 4, R6.2 or later)
The eMTS Installed check box controls additional Extended Band parameters available on the
Carrier tab of the Serving Cell window and on the RF Parameters tab in the Base Radio window. If
the eMTS Installed check box is selected, Extended Frequency Band and Extended TX Base
Frequency Band can be set on the Carrier tab in the Serving Cell window and the Extended Band
Qualifier check box can be selected or cleared on the RF Parameters tab in the Base Radio window.
NOTICE:
When eMTS (mixed band MTS - supporting eTETRA) works with ZC that does not support
eTETRA, Dual Band Roaming Supported parameter should be enabled (set to Yes) on this
eMTS and on all adjacent sites.
This check box is not active if the MTS1 is chosen while logging.
Configuration for 10 BRs can be created only if eMTS Installed check box is selected.
Standby BR Extra Capacity
Range: No, Yes

Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Enabled state: Enabled if Standby BR Installed is Yes, otherwise disabled.
Comments: This option is only available when the Standby BR Installed is selected.
When this option is checked, this allows the BR to be unlocked to provide extra
capacity. If this BR is not unlocked, the BR acts as a Standby BR. Note, if the
BR with MCCH fails and there is no other Control Channel capable BR, Extra
Capacity is removed to replace the failed BR.
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NOTICE:
For eTETRA configuration, the only possible value for this parameter is No.
If the eMTS installed check box is selected then value of this parameter is set to No.
When a BR is deleted and Standby BR Extra Capacity is enabled, Standby BR Extra Capacity
is cleared. The BR defined for Extra Capacity (last BR) is conceptually deleted.
When MTS1 is configured with 2 BRCs and the warning message appears (shown in the
following figure), it means that the recommended setting was not chosen (2 RX Branches
(EXP)).
Figure 11: Base Radio Selector
3.2
Serving Cell
The Serving Cell screens contain parameters common to all the Base Radios or to both the Site
Controller and the Base Radios within the BTS. The parameters are divided into ten categories:
• Mobile Station system Access
• Traffic Channel Parameters
• common System
• Reselection Parameters
• Base Radio Carrier Parameters
• general Security Parameters
• security KEK Data
• security SCK Data
• Packet Data Parameters
• RF Immunity Parameters
3.2.1
Serving Cell - Access Parameters
The Access Parameters screen contains parameters which control the ability of a Mobile Station (MS)
to gain access to the system. The Base Radio uses these parameters, but they are common to all
Base Radios within the Base Transceiver Station (BTS).
The parameters contained on this screen have the following characteristics:
Max MS Tx Power (Maximum Mobile Station Transmit Power)
Range: 15 to 45
Default: 35
Step size: 5
Units: dBm
Scope: Cell wide
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Comments: The maximum Mobile Station (MS) transmit power is broadcast by the system
to the MS and informs the MS of the maximum power that is allowed to be
transmitted at the site. It is used to influence the cell selection/reselection proc-
ess. You should consider this parameter in a system context, because it af-
fects the behavior of the MS.
IMPORTANT: Changes to this parameter made at the remote site using this Service Software
are overwritten by values set in the network management terminal when connection to the
master site is established. The parameter change received from the network management
terminal has immediate effect.
Min Rx Acc. Level (Minimum Receiver Access Level)
Range: -125 to -50

Default: -110
Step size: 5
Units: dBm
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The minimum receive access level is broadcast by the system to the Mobile
Station (MS) and informs the MS of the minimum received signal level re-
quired at the site. It is used to influence the cell selection/reselection process.
You should consider this parameter in a system context, because it affects
the behavior of the MS.
IMPORTANT: Changes to this parameter that are made at the remote site using this Service
Software are overwritten by values set in the network management terminal when connection to
the master site is established. The parameter change received from the network management
Access Parameter
Range: -53 to -23

Default: -39
Step size: 2
Units: dBm
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The access parameter is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Station (MS)
and is used by the MS to calculate the power transmitted. It is used to influ-
ence the cell selection/reselection process. You should consider this parame-
ter in a system context, because it affects the behavior of the MS.
Minimum Priority
Range: 0 to 7
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Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: 0 = all access allowed.
1 to 7 = Minimum random access priority.
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The minimum priority is broadcast by the system and is used by the Mobile
Station (MS) to determine if a message may be sent to the system. Messages
of lower priority than the value currently being broadcast by the system may
not be sent. You should consider this parameter in a system context, because
it affects the behavior of the MS.
Random Access Timing
Range: 0 to 15
Default: 8
Step size: 1
Units: 0 = Always randomize.
15 = Immediate access.
1 to 14 = TDMA frames.
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the IMM field in the TETRA access code. IMM is broadcast
by the system and is used by the Mobile Station (MS) when attempting a ran-
dom access. If the MS is required to attempt a random access but is unable to
do so within the specified number of frames then it must subsequently random-
ize before the attempt is made. You should consider this parameter in a system
context, because it affects the behavior of the MS. It does not apply to packet
data.
Radio Downlink Timeout
Range: 0 to 2160
Default: 432
Step size: 144
Units: Timeslots, 0 = timeout disabled.
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The radio downlink timeout is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Station
(MS) and is used by the MS to determine when the downlink is considered to
have failed. You should consider this parameter in a system context, because it
affects the behavior of the MS.
Random Acc. Response Timer (Random Access Response Timer)
Range: 1 to 15
Default: 5
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Step size: 1
Units: downlink opportunities
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the WT field in the TETRA access code. WT is broadcast
by the system and is used by the Mobile Station (MS) when attempting a ran-
dom access. If a random access attempt was unsuccessful then the MS must
wait for WT downlink opportunities before re-trying. You should consider this
parameter in a system context, because it affects the behavior of the MS. It
does not apply to packet data.
Random Acc. Transmissions (Random Access Transmissions)
Range: 0 to 15
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: Number of random access transmissions allowed.
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the NU field in the TETRA access code. NU is broadcast by
the system and is used by the Mobile Station (MS) when attempting a random
access. It is used as the maximum number of random access transmissions al-
lowed before the MS deems that random access has failed. You should consid-
er this parameter in a system context, because it affects the behavior of the
MS. It does not apply to packet data.
Frame Length Factor
Range: 1, 4
Default: 1
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The frame length factor is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Station (MS)
and is used by the MS as a multiplier for the Random Access Frame. You
should consider this parameter in a system context, because it affects the be-
havior of the MS.. It does not apply to packet data.
Random Acc. Frame Length
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 (For Frame Length Factor = 1)
Default: 10
Step size: N/A
Units: subslots
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The random access frame length is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Sta-
tion (MS) and is used by the MS to determine the number of subslots in which to
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randomize while attempting a random access. Values are multiplied by the

Frame Length Factor parameter. You should consider this parameter in a sys-
tem context, because it affects the behavior of the MS. It does not apply to pack-
et data.
3.2.2
Serving Cell - Traffic Channel Parameters
The Traffic window contains parameters related to the characteristics of voice traffic on the system.
Limits are set to determine the point at which the delay to voice packets is no longer considered to be
acceptable.
Traffic Inactivity Delay
Range: 0 to 144
Default: 50
Step size: 1
Units: frames with no traffic
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter determines how many consecutive frames should be received
without decodeable uplink traffic packets from the transmitting Mobile Station
(MS) on a traffic channel before the channel is considered to be inactive.
Optimal Synchronized Traffic Routing Delay (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0 to 144
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: slot periods
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter controls the audio delay algorithm used by the Base Radio (BR)
to ensure optimum audio delays from other synchronized BRs
Average Unsynchronized Traffic Routing Delay (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0 to 144
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: slot periods
Scope: Cell wide
to ensure optimum audio delays from unsynchronized transcoders.
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Worst Unsynchronized Traffic Routing Delay (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0 to 144
Default: 8
Step size: 1
Units: slot periods
Scope: Cell wide
to ensure optimum audio delays from unsynchronized transcoders.
Late Packets For Synchronized Delay Adjustment

NOTICE: Not available since D6.1.
Range: 1 to 255
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: late traffic packets
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter controls how many consecutive traffic packets must be received
late before the Base Radio (BR) increases the traffic routing delay from
synchronized sources.
Late Packets For Unsynchronized Delay Adjustment

NOTICE: Not available since D6.1.
Range: 1 to 255
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: late traffic packets
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter controls how many consecutive traffic packets must be received
late before the Base Radio (BR) increases the traffic routing delay from an un-
synchronized source.
Path Delay Exceeded

NOTICE: In the D7.0 release this parameter cannot be configured and adopts default value.
Range: 1 to 255
Default: 5
Step size: 1
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Units: Uplink slots

Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter determines how many consecutive uplink traffic slots with exces-
sive path delay must be received before the Base Radio (BR) sends a message
to the Site Controller (SC).
Path Delay Threshold
Range: 0 to 70
Default: 50
Step size: 1
Units: 10th symbol times (5.56 µs)
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter controls the roundtrip path delay required before a transmission
is considered to be excessively delayed. Each unit corresponds to a terminal to
site distance of 0.830 km. The maximum terminal to site distance for a setting
of 70 is 58.1 km.
NOTICE: Table below applies to D7.0 release.
Range: 0 to 58.1 for EBTS and MBTS

0 to 83.0 for MTS
Default: 41.5
Step size: 0.83
Units: km
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter controls the roundtrip path delay required before a transmission
is considered to be excessively delayed. The path delay is set in step sizes site
distance of 0.83 km corresponding to 1/10th of symbol period or 5.56 µs. The
maximum terminal to site distance for EBTS MBTS is 58.1 km and 83 km for
MTS. Setting the Path Delay Threshold higher than 58.1 km is associated with
a warning and shall only be done for dedicated Air to Ground Stations with the
appropriate setting of Subscriber Class corresponding to Air to Ground-compli-
ant subscribers.
Audio Jitter Buffer for Non-Vocoded Call (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 0 to 100
Default: 30
Step size: 1
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Units: ms
Scope: Base Radio
Comments: This parameter allows configuration of the non-vocoded audio jitter buffer size
of the Base Radio Controller.
the master site is established.
Audio Jitter Buffer for Vocoded Call (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 0 to 100
Default: 30
Step size: 1
Units: ms
Scope: Base Radio
Comments: This parameter allows configuration of the vocoded audio jitter buffer size of the
Base Radio Controller.
the master site is established.
3.2.3
Serving Cell - System Information
The System window contains parameters relating to the identification of the system and of cells within
the system. The parameters are all related to the way a site is differentiated from other sites by a
Mobile Station (MS) when decoding control channel telegrams.
Color Code
Range: 0 to 63
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The color code is broadcast by the system to inform the MS of the type of
scrambling employed by the Remote Site (BTS). A value of zero should only be
used when all cells in the system use the same color code that is, 0. Zero is pre-
defined scrambling. It is recommended that a value different from zero be used.
terminal only takes effect after a subsequent site reset.
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Mobile Country Code
Range: 0 to 1023
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: System wide
Comments: The country code for the TETRA system, assigned according to the country in
which the network is deployed. The number should be that defined in Annex D
of CCITT Recommendation X.121. Broadcast by the TETRA system to identify
the country code of the network.
Mobile Network Code
Range: 0 to 16383
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: System wide
Comments: The network code for the TETRA system, normally assigned by the National
Administration of the country in which the network is deployed. A unique value
should be assigned to each network within a country. Broadcast by the TETRA
system to uniquely identity the network.
Location Area
Range: 0 to 16383
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: A location area can be a single site or a grouping of sites. This parameter pro-
vides a label for this location area, which is broadcast by the Remote Site
(BTS). In the DIMETRA system, each remote site in a system must have a
unique location area value.
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System Code
Range: 0 to 15
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: System wide
Comments: Broadcast by the TETRA system to identify which edition of the TETRA Stand-
ard the network is currently adhering to.
Subscriber Class (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: 0 to 65535
Default: 65535
Step size: 1
Units: Bit Map
Scope: System wide
Comments: This is the TETRA subscriber class for the BTS. If this value is set to 0 no mo-
biles can access this cell unless making emergency calls.
Local Time Offset (from UTC) (Available starting from R5.2)
Range: -50400 to 50400 (that is, +/- 14 hours)

Default: 0
Step size: 900 (that is, 15 minutes)
Units: Seconds
Comments: The Local time offset information element indicates the difference between
the local time and the network time.
NOTICE: This parameter is displayed in the GUI in the hours/
minutes format ( /-)hh:mm. Sign character is appended only for
negative values
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3.2.3.1
Alarm Filters
3.2.3.1.1
Alarms
The BTS is able to monitor and record alarms generated due to fault conditions at the site. The alarms
are divided into six categories:
• Communications
• Diagnostics
• Environment
• Processing
• Equipment
• Quality of Service
The exact cause of the alarm is identified by an alarm code.
The Alarms Common screen contains parameters common to all alarm categories.
The Alarms screens contain parameters which control filtering of alarms within the BTS. By the filters,
the number of alarm occurrences required to trigger reporting of an alarm can be controlled. Separate
screens are provided for each category of an alarm. An overall alarm control screen is also provided
for overall alarm control.
3.2.3.1.2
Alarms - Common
The Alarms Common screen contains parameters common to all alarm categories. The parameters
contained on this screen have the following characteristics:
Severity Filter
Range: None, Indeterminate, Warning, Minor, Major, Critical.

Default: None
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Severity Filter for all site alarm codes.
None - No filtering is applied on the alarm traps (that is, report all alarm traps).
Indeterminate - Allow indeterminate severity alarm traps and above.
Warning - Allow warning severity alarm traps and above.
Minor - Allow minor severity alarm traps and above.
Major - Allow major severity alarm traps and above.
Critical - Allow critical severity alarm traps only.
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Alarms - Communications
The Alarms Communications screen contains parameters related to the communications category of
alarms. This would typically include alarms related to the BTS Ethernet and X.21 communications
routes.
Severity Filter Control
Range: Do Not Filter This Alarm, Filter This Alarm

Default: Do Not Filter This Alarm
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Overall control for severity filtering for Communication Failure alarms.
Do not filter this alarm code (for example, report the alarm).
Filter this alarm code (for example, do not report the alarm).
Severity Filter Level
Range: Indeterminate, Warning, Minor, Major, Critical.

Default: Major
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The severity filter level for Communication Failure alarms.
Threshold Type
Range: Simple Counter, Gauge (Not currently supported by BTS)

Default: Simple Counter
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold type can be a counter, in which case a simple limit is used to trig-
ger the alarm. The gauge requires that a particular rate is exceeded before the
alarm is triggered.
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Threshold Count
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold count for Communication Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold
Type is Simple Counter, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm
must occur before a Communication Failure Alarm Trap is logged. If the Alarm
Threshold Type is Gauge, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm
must occur within the Threshold Time before an alarm Trap is logged.
Threshold Timer
Range: 0-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Threshold Time for Communication Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold
Type is Simple Counter, then this parameter is not used and always set to 0. If
the Alarm Threshold Type is Gauge, then this parameter is the time interval in
which the alarm must occur more than Threshold Count times before an alarm
Trap is logged.
3.2.3.1.4
Alarms - Quality Of Service
The Alarms Quality Of Service (QOS) screen contains parameters related to the quality of service
category of alarms. This would typically include alarms related to the call set-up time and failure rate.

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Overall control for severity filtering for QOS Failure alarms.
Filter this alarm code (for example., do not report the alarm).
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Default: Major
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The severity filter level for QOS Failure alarms.
Threshold Type

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
alarm is triggered.
Threshold Count
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold count for QOS Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type is Sim-
ple Counter, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must occur be-
fore a QOS Failure Alarm Trap is logged. If the Alarm threshold Type is Gauge,
then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must occur within the
Threshold Time before an alarm Trap is logged.
Threshold Timer
Range: 1-65535
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Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Threshold Time for QOS Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type is
Simple Counter, then this parameter is not used and always set to 0. If the
Alarm Threshold Type is Gauge, then this parameter is the time interval in which
the alarm must occur more than Threshold Count times before an alarm Trap is
logged.
3.2.3.1.5
Alarms - Processing
The Alarms Processing screen contains parameters related to the processing category of alarms.
This would typically include alarms related to internal software detected faults such as flash card
memory read/write failures.

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Overall control for severity filtering for Processing Failure alarms.

Default: Major
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The severity filter level for Processing Failure alarms.
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Threshold Type

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
ger the alarm. The gauge requires a particular rate is exceeded before the
alarm is triggered.
Threshold Count
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold count for Processing Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type
is Simple Counter, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must oc-
cur before a Processing Failure Alarm Trap is logged. If the Alarm threshold
Type is Gauge, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must occur
within the Threshold Time before an alarm Trap is logged.
Threshold Timer
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Threshold Time for Processing Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type
is Simple Counter, then this parameter is not used and always set to 0. If the
logged.
3.2.3.1.6
Alarms - Equipment
The Alarms Equipment screen contains parameters related to the equipment category of alarms. This
would typically include alarms related to hardware components of the BTS such as receivers and
power amplifiers.
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Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Overall control for severity filtering for Equipment Failure alarms.

Default: Major
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The severity filter level for Equipment Failure alarms.
Threshold Type

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
alarm is triggered.
Threshold Count
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
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Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold count for Equipment Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type
is Simple Counter, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must
occur before an Equipment Failure Alarm Trap is logged. If the Alarm threshold
Threshold Timer
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Threshold Time for Equipment Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type
logged.
3.2.3.1.7
Alarms - Environment
The Alarms Environment screen contains parameters related to the environment category of alarms.
This category is available for the external alarm monitoring inputs provided by the BTS and would
typically be used for smoke alarms and mains power failure detection.

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Overall control for severity filtering for Environment Failure alarms.

Default: Major
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Step size: N/A

Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The severity filter level for Environment Failure alarms.
Threshold Type

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
alarm is triggered.
Threshold Count
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold count for Environment Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type
is Simple Counter, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must oc-
cur before an Environment Failure Alarm Trap is logged. If the Alarm threshold
Threshold Timer
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
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Comments: The Threshold Time for Environment Failure alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type
logged.
3.2.3.1.8
Alarms - Diagnostics
The Alarms Diagnostics screen contains parameters related to the Diagnostics category of alarms.
This would typically include alarms used by Motorola engineers to assist system fault diagnosis.

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Overall control for severity filtering for Diagnostics alarms.

Default: Major
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The severity filter level for Diagnostics alarms.
Threshold Type

Step size: N/A
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Scope: Site Wide
alarm is triggered.
Threshold Count
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The threshold count for Diagnostics alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type is
Simple Counter, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must oc-
cur before a Diagnostics Alarm Trap is logged. If the Alarm threshold Type is
Gauge, then this parameter is the number of times the alarm must occur within
the Threshold Time before an alarm Trap is logged.
Threshold Timer
Range: 1-65535
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Threshold Time for Diagnostics alarms. If the Alarm Threshold Type is Sim-
ple Counter, then this parameter is not used and always set to 0. If the Alarm
Threshold Type is Gauge, then this parameter is the time interval in which the
alarm must occur more than Threshold Count times before an alarm Trap is log-
ged.
3.2.3.2
EAS/IAC Contacts
This screen is accessed from Alarm Text on the Serving Cell System screen.
The screen consists of the following tabs:
• Input Contacts
• Output Contacts (not available for systems older than EBTS R5.2)
Input Contacts
This screen, accessed from Alarm Text on the Serving Cell System screen, allows users to enter up
to 30 characters of text associated with each input of the EAS or IAC.
On entry to the screen, the list box is loaded with the current 48 input text strings for an EBTS, current
16 input text strings for an MTS 4 and MTS 2, current 3 input text strings for an MTS 1 with 1 BRC,
current 5 input text strings for MTS 1 with 2 BRCs or the current 8 input text strings for an MBTS, which
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can then be edited. MTS1 and every BRC generate alarm messages. The Input Modifier (not used in
R5.0 and R3.8) can be applied to determine whether the alarm condition is active on Open/Close.
WARNING: Though 5 input text strings are available for the MTS 1, use inputs 4 and 5 only for
Dual MTS1.
To edit a text string use the following process:
• Select the number of the string to be changed from the Contact Number drop-down selector. Any
text currently associated with this number is displayed in the associated text box, where the user
can edit it. The box is empty if no string currently exists, the user can then enter a one.
• On completion of the text entry, changing the focus to another control on the screen with the mouse
or pressing the ENTER key causes the main list is updated.
Output Contacts (Available only for EBTS mode, starting from R5.2)
This screen, accessed from the Alarm Text button on the Serving Cell System screen, allows the user
to specify the functionality of each of the Environmental Alarm System (EAS) output relays.
Each output can be assigned one of the following functions:
Output not used

Manual control via the MMI
Automatic activation on loss of Wide Trunking
Automatic activation based on severity of BTS state, with the following choices for the severity:
Warning or higher
Minor or higher
Major or higher
Critical
On entry to the screen, the list box is loaded with the current setting for all 7 inputs for a BTS, which
can then be modified. The Assigned Functionality drop-down selector can be used to change contact
functionality.
To modify contact functionality use the following process:
• Select the contact number from the Contact drop-down selector or from Output Contacts
(Overview) list box. The Assigned Functionality selection changes to currently associated with
this contact.
• Select new functionality from Assigned Functionality drop-down selector. The Output Contacts
(Overview) list is updated automatically.
3.2.3.3
Disclaimer Message
The Disclaimer Message (available in releases R6.2 and above) is displayed by clicking from the
Disclaimer Message button on the Serving Cell windows System tab. The string message provided
in this dialog is displayed on the BTS device prompt upon an attempt to log in. The Disclaimer
Message is stored in and read from the configuration file. There is no Disclaimer Message default.
NOTICE: This parameter is supported on all BTSs (EBTS, MBTS, and MTS) since release R6.2
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3.2.4
Serving Cell - Standalone System
NOTICE: Only applicable for DIMETRA Standalone BTS release.
The Standalone System parameters allows you to enable the remote control of site activation, change
the Advertised Trunking State, set and enable the Emergency Call Routing rules.
Remote Control of Site Activation
Range: Disabled, Site-Off on EAS Input Closed, Site-Off on EAS Input Open
Default: Disabled
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: This parameter determines whether the site should go into Site-Off State when
EAS input two is closed or open.
NOTICE: When the Site-Off feature is activated, the No Trunking BS
Service Details is automatically set to No services and the IAC
(MTS) Contacts parameters are updated accordingly. To change
those settings, you must deactivate the feature.
Standalone System Advertised Trunking State
Range: LST, WAT

Default: LST
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: This parameter allows changing the Advertised Trunking State. Wide Area
Trunking or Local Site Trunking can be selected.
Emergency Call Routing rules
Range: Enabled or Disabled

Default: Disabled
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Emergency Call Routing rules allow setting and enabling rules for Emergency
Call routing. The maximum number of emergency call routings is 9.
NOTICE: For more information, see the Indoor Coverage manual.
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3.2.5
Serving Cell - Reselection Parameters
The Reselection window contains parameters determining the thresholds and hysteresis levels used
by the Mobile Station (MS) when performing channel reselection.
Slow Reselect Threshold Above Fast
Range: 0 to 30
Default: 6
Step size: 2
Units: dB
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The Slow Reselect Threshold Above Fast is broadcast by the system to the Mo-
bile Station (MS) in relation to cell reselection. This parameter is used by the MS
in conjunction with the Slow Reselect Hysteresis to determine if the serving cell
is improvable by a neighbor cell.
NOTICE: Slow Reselect Threshold is the sum of Fast Reselect Threshold and Slow Reselect
Threshold Above Fast.
Fast Reselect Threshold
Range: 0 to 30
Default: 10
Step size: 2
Units: dB
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The Fast Reselect Threshold is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Station
(MS) in relation to cell reselection. This parameter is used by the MS in conjunc-
tion with the Fast Reselect Hysteresis to determine if the serving cell is relinquish
able by a neighbor cell.
Slow Reselect Hysteresis
Range: 0 to 30
Default: 8
Step size: 2
Units: dB
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The Slow Reselect Hysteresis is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Station
tion with the Slow Reselect Threshold Above Fast to determine if the serving
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Fast Reselect Hysteresis
Range: 0 to 30
Default: 6
Step size: 2
Units: dB
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The Fast Reselect Hysteresis is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Station
tion with the Fast Reselect Threshold to determine if the serving cell is made re-
linquish able by a neighbor cell.
3.2.6
Serving Cell - Carrier Parameters
The Carrier window contains parameters determining the receive and transmit frequencies of the Base
Radios (BRs) in the BTS. The basic parameters are entered in this screen, determining the base
frequency, duplex spacing, and so on for the whole site. The exact frequencies are then determined by
the carrier number entered in the BR carrier parameter screen.
The equation used to determine the receive and transmit frequencies from the data entered is:-
BR Transmit Freq. = Base Transmit Freq.* + (Carrier Number x 25 kHz) + Carrier Offset
* for:
– Normal Frequency Band
or
– Extended Frequency Band
BR Receive Freq. = BR Transmit Freq. + or - Duplex Spacing
(Whether the Duplex Spacing is added or subtracted depends on the RX. Above TX. field)
Frequency Band
Range: 0 to 15
Default: 3
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: If this Band is used for the main Control Channel then this value is transmitted by
Base Radio on the control channel. This number is used to define the base fre-
quency for all frequency calculations the BTS Service Software automatically
maps these values to TX Base Frequencies as specified by the current ETSI
Specification TS 100 392-15 V1.1.1. In other words, this value correlates to the
value specified in the TX Base Frequency field that is being set automatically.
Great caution should be exercised if you manually override this automatic map-
ping. The parameter should be consistent with the overall system channel plan
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Extended Band
Range: 0 to 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: If this Band is used for the main Control Channel then this value is transmitted
(broadcast) by Base Radio on the control channel. This number is used to define
the base frequency for all frequency calculations the BTS Service Software auto-
matically maps these values to TX Base Frequencies as specified by the current
ETSI Specification TS 100 392-15 V1.1.1. In other words, this value correlates to
the value specified in the TX Base Frequency field that is being set automatical-
ly. Great caution should be exercised if you manually override this automatic
mapping. The parameter should be consistent with the overall system channel
plan specified by system engineers.
TX (Transmit) Base Frequency (MHz)
Range: 100.00000 - 1000.00000

Default: 300.00000 - Normal Band
400.00000 - Extended Band
Step size: 6.25 kHz

Units: MHz
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter is used internally within the BTS Service Software to determine
the transmit and receive frequencies of a Base Radio as in the equation at the
top of this page. This parameter is not directly used by the BTS. The parameter
should be consistent with the overall system channel plan specified by system
engineers.
Duplex Spacing
Range: 0 to 7
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Transmitted by Base Radio on the control channel. This number is used to de-
fine the difference between the downlink and uplink frequencies. The BTS Serv-
ice Software automatically maps these values to Duplex Spacings (MHz) as
specified by the ETSI Specification TS 100 392-15 V1.1.1. In other words, this
value correlates to the value specified in the Duplex spacing (MHz) field that is
being set automatically. Great caution should be exercised if you manually over-
ride this automatic mapping. The parameter should be consistent with the over-
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Duplex Spacing (MHz)
Range: 0.0 - 100.0

Default: 10.0
Step size: 6.25 kHz
Units: MHz
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter is used internally within the BTS Service Software. It determines
the transmit and receive frequencies of a Base Radio as in the equation at the
top of this section. The BTS does not use this parameter directly. The parameter
should be consistent with the overall system channel plan specified by system
engineers.
Carrier Offset
Range: 0, +6.25, -6.25, +12.5

Default: 0
Step size: N/A
Units: kHz
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Transmitted by Base Radio on the control channel. This is added to the base fre-
quency to provide an offset in 6.25 kHz multiples. This parameter is also used
within the BTS Service Software to determine the transmit and receive frequen-
cies of a Base Radio as in the equation at the top of this page. The parameter
should be consistent with the overall system channel plan specified by engi-
neers.
RX Above TX
Range: Yes, No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Transmitted by Base Radio on the control channel. This is used to control wheth-
er to add or subtract the duplex spacing to arrive at the Base Radio receive fre-
quency. This parameter is referred to in TETRA specifications as the reverse op-
eration parameter, as such its value is determined by the following rules:
0 = subtract duplex spacing.
1 = add duplex spacing.
This parameter is also used within the BTS Service Software to determine the
transmit and receive frequencies of a Base Radio as in the equation at the top of
this section. The parameter should be consistent with the overall system channel
plan specified by system engineers.
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3.2.7
Serving Cell - Logging Parameters
The Logging window contains parameters, which determine authorization of users in the BTS. This
feature is available in R7.1. This feature is activated on the NM Client PC in the infrastructure. On the
external FTP server (CLD), the appropriate accounts have to be created. Their logins and passwords
have to match the ones configured in this window. Passwords are encrypted.
Access User Login:
Range: 4-14 characters

Default: logaccess
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Used for authorization to CLD when using MMI command vdl.
Access User Password:
Range: Up to 14 ASCII characters

Default: logaccess
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Used for authorization to CLD when using MMI command vdl.
Service User Login:
Range: 4-14 characters

Default: logservice
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Used for authorization to CLD through TSC application in order to differentiate
between user and TSC actions.
Service User Password
Range: Up to 14 ASCII characters

Default: logservice
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Used for authorization to CLD through TSC application in order to differentiate
between user and TSC actions.
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Type of drive:
Range: SSD / HDD

Default: HDD
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Type of disk in the CLD.
Extended passive mode:
Range: Checked/Unchecked
Default: Checked
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Communication between CLD and TSC is in passive mode which can work in
extended passive mode. If CLD supports the extended passive mode, then it
should be used, as it is faster. If not, a normal passive mode should be used.
3.2.7.1
Changing Password
Procedure:
1 Click the Change Password button.
2 In the new password field, type in your new password.
3 Retype the password for confirmation.
3.2.8
Serving Cell - Security Parameters
NOTICE: This window is not visible since D6.1. The parameters are not configured since D6.1,
but their values are still imported/exported from/to configuration files and uploaded/downloaded
from/to SC.
The Security window contains parameters used to configure the Site Controller and all Base Radios
with the Air Interface Encryption parameters required to implement the security feature of the
DIMETRA system.
Air Interface Encryption Enabled
Range: Yes or No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
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Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Indicates whether air interface encryption is enabled on the system.
Security Class 1 MS Supported
Range: Yes or No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Allows MSs that do not support Air Interface Encryption to operate on the Sys-
tem.
terminal takes effect immediately.
Authentication Enabled (Not used in R3.8)
Range: Yes or No
Default: Yes
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Indicates whether authentication is enabled on the system.
Security Class 3 Supported (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: Yes or No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Indicates whether Security Class 3 operation is enabled on the system. Must be
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KSG Number
Range: 0 - 15
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Key Stream Generator Number identifies the algorithm used by the System for
Air Interface Encryption.
Encrypted Static Cipher Key (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 3x8 + 6 alphanumeric characters separated by hyphens

Default: 3x8 + 6 spaces separated by hyphens
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Encrypted Static Cipher Key (SCK) used to encrypt Short Subscriber Identities
(SSI) control and traffic messages at the air interface.
SCK Number (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0 - 31
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: System
Comments: Key Number associated with the Static Cipher Key (SCK) used to encrypt Short
Subscriber Identities (SSI) control and traffic messages at the air interface.
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SCK Version Number (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0 - 65535
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: System
Comments: Key Version Number associated with the Static Cipher Key (SCK) used to en-
crypt Short Subscriber Identities (SSI) control and traffic messages at the air in-
terface.
Encrypted SSI Address Range Start Address
Range: 1 - 15999999
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: System
Comments: The lowest Short Subscriber Identity (SSI) which may be used by Security Class
2 mobiles when the system is operating with Air Interface Encryption enabled.
Encrypted SSI Address Range End Address
Range: 1 - 15999999
Default: 15999999
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: System
Comments: The highest Short Subscriber Identity (SSI) which may be used by Security Class
2 mobiles when the system is operating with Air Interface Encryption enabled.
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3.2.9
Serving Cell - Packet Data Parameters
NOTICE: Since DIMETRA 5.5 the Packet Data Tab is not visible, but the parameters are set up
with default values, unless otherwise specified via the Network Manager under PDCH Tuning
The Packet Data window contains parameters used to configure the Site Controller and all Base
Radios with parameters related to the packet data feature of the DIMETRA system.
Max Number of Slot Grant Transmissions (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 1 - 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The maximum number of times the Base Radio (BR) attempts to grant requested
resources to a Mobile Station (MS). When the BR grants slots to an MS, the MS
may not receive the slot grant and thus not use the resources. The BR then re-
peats the slot grant. After this repeat, the BR will disregard the request, and the
MS will be forced to use random access.
Hold-off after Failed Slot Grant (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 1 - 68
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter indicates how long the Base Radio (BR) waits for a Mobile Sta-
tion (MS) to start using granted resources after the Max Number Slot Grant
Transmissions is exceeded. Setting this value to 68 effectively prevents reuse of
granted resources.
Channel Downlink Buffer Size (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 1 - 100
Default: 10
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Step size: 1
Units: Slots
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter indicates how much storage for advanced link segments the BR
allocates per PDCH.
Reserved Access Timeout (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 9 - 100
Default: 18
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the T.206 TETRA timer. This value indicates how long the
Base Radio (BR) expects a Mobile Station (MS) to wait for granted resources be-
fore reverting to random access.
Random Access Timing (IMM) for PDCH (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 0 - 15 (0 = Always randomize; 15 = Immediate access; 1 to 14 = TDMA frames)

Default: 8
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the IMM field in the TETRA access code. IMM is broadcast by
the system and is used by the Mobile Station (MS) when attempting a random
access. If the MS is required to attempt a random access but is unable to do so
within the specified number of frames then it must subsequently randomize be-
fore the attempt is made. This parameter should be considered in a system con-
text as it affects the behavior of the MS. It only applies to packet data.
Random Access Response Timer (WT) for PDCH (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 1 - 15
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: downlink opportunities
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the WT field in the TETRA access code. This parameter con-
trols the time the mobile station (MS) should wait to get a random access re-
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sponse from the base station before retrying. This parameter should be consid-
ered in a system context as it can modify the system behavior for MS units.
Random Access Transmissions (NU) for PDCH (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 0 - 15
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: Number of random access transmissions allowed
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as the NU field in the TETRA access code. This parameter sets
the maximum number of random access transmissions allowed before the mo-
bile station (MS) deems that random access has failed. This parameter should
be considered in a system context as it can modify the system behavior for MS
units.
Frame Length Factor for PDCH (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 1 or 4
Default: 1
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This is a multiplier for the Random Access Frame Length and is transmitted to
the mobile station (MS) on the control channel. This parameter should be con-
sidered in a system context as it can modify the system behavior for MS units.
Random Access Frame Length for PDCH (Not used in R5.5 and higher)
Range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 (For Frame Length Factor for PDCH = 1)
Default: 6
Step size: N/A
Units: subslots
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Transmitted to the mobile station (MS) on the control channel, this parameter
controls the size of the random access frame length. Values are multiplied by
the Frame Length Factor parameter described above. This parameter should be
considered in a system context as it can modify the system behavior for MS
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3.2.10
Serving Cell - RF Immunity Parameters
The RF Immunity window contains parameters used to configure the Site Controller and all Base
Radios with parameters related to the Control Channel Immunity feature of the DIMETRA system.
Automatic Interference Handler (Enable/Disable) (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: Yes or No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter enables automatic handling of interference conditions.
Received Signal Level Threshold (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: -128 - 0
Default: -50
Step size: 1
Units: dBm
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The BTS Interference Detector checks data from signals with received signal
strength equal to or above this threshold value for validity. Signals with received
signal strength below this threshold are not checked for validity and therefore do
not cause the BTS to signal an interference condition. A value of zero includes
all signals, including background noise, and is not advisable.
Condition Alert Ratio (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: 1 - 1000
Default: 3
Step size: 1
Units: n/a
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Defines the ratio of valid to invalid received signal data that causes the BTS to
signal an interference condition. A value of 1 corresponds to 1:1 (50% of re-
ceived data must be valid). A value of 9 corresponds to 9 valid: 1 invalid (90%
of received data must be valid). An empty received frame counts as valid data,
so a time element is inherent in this value. A higher value causes the BTS to
quickly show interference alerts. A value of zero can be safely used to disable
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Condition Alert Hysteresis (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: 1 100000
Default: 15000
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Defines the delay between first detecting interference (at the level defined by
the Interference Detector: Received Signal Threshold and Interference Detec-
tor: Condition Alert Ratio) and the BTS showing an interference condition on
the relevant carrier. The same delay is also applied to clearing the interference
condition. The actual delay before showing an alert is a product of the actual
interference ratio above the specified Condition Alert Ratio and time. The actual
delay for clearing an alert is a product of the actual interference ratio below the
specified Condition Alert Ration and time.
Receive Path Threshold (only used for MTS)
Range: 5 dB 100 dB
Default: 5 dB
Step size: 1
Units: dB
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This value is compared with the current RSSI value and used in an algorithm
detecting the receive path failure.
Receiver Branch Diversity (only used for MTS1)
Range: 1 128
Default: 1 if 1 BR present, 128 if 2 BRs present
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This parameter is used to configure diversity switches for MTS1 receiver.
Value 1 (1 RX branch) enables single diversity used for single MTS1 with 1 an-
tenna.
Value 2 (2 RX branches) enables dual diversity used for single MTS1 with 2 an-
tennas.
Value 128 (2 RX branches (EXP)) enables dual diversity with expansion feature
for two interconnected MTS1s, each having one antenna and additionally using
companion MTS1s antenna through RF expansion connector.
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For 2 BRCs recommended setting is 2RX branches (EXP), otherwise a warning

appears.
BNCH (Broadcast Network Control Channel) Change Interval (Non Standard releases since R5.1)
Range: 0 - 10
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: 4.08 seconds
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The contents of BNCH at the cell can be varied over time so that subscribers can
build up a ranking list of available internal or local MCCH replications for use in
case the MCCH in use should become unavailable. When multiple MCCH mode
is enabled, this value defines the time between changes of BCCH, in units of 4.08
s. A value of 0 disables variation of MCCH, the regular MCCH is always adver-
tised, that is, the same channel advertised by neighbor cells in the roaming infor-
mation.
NOTICE: This parameter is appropriate only to customers operating a TETRA non-standard

variant using Motorola subscribers.
Enable All Channels Scrambler (Non Standard releases since R5.1)
Range: Yes or No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The All Channels Scrambler is a Motorola Proprietary scrambling algorithm that
requires special Motorola subscriber units to support the feature.
NOTICE: This is a TETRA non-standard mode of operation.
Scrambler Seed Configuration (Non Standard releases since R5.1)
Range: 54 bytes
Default: 54 x 0x00
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Also referred to as Seed Configuration for All Channels Scrambler. The All
Channels Scrambler is a Motorola Proprietary scrambling algorithm that re-
quires special Motorola subscriber units to support the feature.
NOTICE: This is a TETRA non-standard mode of operation.
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Serving Cell - KEK Data Parameters
from/to SC.
Intra-zone Key Encryption Key (KEKz) Update 1 (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 53 Bytes
Default: N/A
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: BTS
Comments: Intra-zone Key Encryption Key Update 1 used to encrypt key material sent to the
site.
Intra-zone Key Encryption Key (KEKz) Update 2 (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 53 Bytes
Default: N/A
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: BTS
Comments: Intra-zone Key Encryption Key Update 2 used to encrypt key material sent to the
site.
Intra-zone Key Encryption Key (KEKz) Activation (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 28 Bytes
Default: N/A
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Zone Wide
Comments: Identifies the active Intra-zone Key Encryption Key for encrypting key material
sent to the site.
NOTICE: Default access level for KEK Data Parameters is 3. Further, KEK Data Parameters
are then only enabled when Air Interface Encryption Enabled on the Security tab is checked.
3.2.12
Serving Cell - SCK Data Parameters
from/to SC.
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Static Cipher Key (SCK) Update 1(Not used in R3.8)
Range: 47 Bytes
Default: N/A
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: BTS
Comments: Static Cipher Key Update 1 carries an SCK (sealed with KEKz) that is used in
Class 2 air interface encryption.
Static Cipher Key (SCK) Update 2 (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 47 Bytes
Default: N/A
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: BTS
Comments: Static Cipher Key Update 2 carries an SCK (sealed with KEKz) that is used in
Class 2 air interface encryption.
Static Cipher Key (SCK) Activation (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 28 Bytes
Default: N/A
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: System Wide
Comments: Static Cipher Key Activation provides the identity (SCKN and SCK-VN) of the
active SCK used in Class 2 air interface encryption.
NOTICE: Default access level for SCK Data Parameters is 3. SCK Data Parameters are then
only enabled when Air Interface Encryption Enabled on the Security tab is also checked.
3.3
Site Controller
The Site Controller configuration window contains parameters specific to the Site Controller. These
parameters are divided into following categories:
• The General screen contains general Site Controller parameters.
• The Site Reference screen contains parameters related to external references.
• The Network Time Protocol (NTP) screen contains parameters specific to the operation of Network
Time Protocol service.
• The Addresses and Address Ranges screens contain system address parameters such as valid
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• The Base Radio Controller screen contains parameters related to the interface between the Site
Controller and the BRC. The BRC is the control unit within the Base Radio.
• The Master Site screen contains parameters related to the interface between the BTS and the
Master Site.
• The Calls screen contains call processing specific parameters such as call timers.
• The SDTS and Packet Data screens contain parameters related to short data and packet data
features respectively.
• The Voice screen contains parameters for controlling voice transportation in the system.
• The Network Management screen contains parameters specific to the operation of network
management.
• The Site Router screen contains parameters for controlling the low-level transport protocols used on
the site link.
• The Site Link screen contains address configuration data.
• The Ethernet Site Link screen contains parameters specific for the Ethernet Site Link configuration.
3.3.1
Site Controller - General Parameters
The General screen contains general Site Controller parameters.
BTS Site ID
Range: • R3.8: 1 to 64
• R5.0: 1 to 120
• Since R5.1: 1 to 100
• When Local Gateway feature is enabled: 1 to 95
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The assigned identity of the Remote Site (BTS) used in communications with
the Master Site (Zone Controller). A unique value is required for each BTS in a
zone.
NOTICE: When Local Gateway feature is enabled and the LG BTS Site ID entered value is out
of LG BTS Site ID range (96-100) and stays within 1-95 range, a warning is displayed but the
configuration is allowed.
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BTS Zone ID
Range: • R3.8: 1 to 16
• R5.0: 1 to 128
• since R5.1: 1 to 256
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The Zone ID of this site.
Internal Codeplug Debug
Range: On (control selected) or Off

Default: Off
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Flag indicating whether the Site Controller internal database is displayed after
being loaded. This field is provided for diagnostic purposes only and should not
be selected during normal operation.
GPS RAIM Enable (Starting from R5.2 moved to the Site Reference tab)
Range: Enabled (control selected) or Disabled

Default: Enabled
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Specifies whether to enable the Time RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity
Monitoring) in the GPS (Global Positioning System). This feature is provided to
handle a specific satellite, which is known to provide a low quality signal. The de-
fault value should be used to provide optimal system performance.
GPS Signal Lost Timer (Starting from R5.2 moved to the Site Reference tab)
Range: Infinite, 1 hr, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 16 hours, 20
hours, 24 hours, 2 days, 4 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4
months,1 year.
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Default: 4 hours
Step size: See range
Units: Hours
Comments: Specifies the time that the Site Controller will continue to run after the GPS re-
ceiver has lost input signal. The value depends on the stability of the internal os-
cillator.
NOTICE: Note that Infinite value equals 65 years.
WARNING: Setting this value greater than the default may mean that the site is unable to
maintain synchronization and can result in call failures.
LST Enable

Default: Enabled
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Enabling/disabling this control shall affect the ability of the site controller to enter
into the Local Site Trunking (LST) mode of operation. This mode of operation
may occur if the link to the Zone Controller (ZC) is lost or if the Zone Manager
(ZM) makes a request. This mode provides a stand-alone mode of operation
from the site controller.
Site Access List enabled in LST

Default: Disabled
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Enabling/disabling this check box affect the ability of the system to apply filters.
The System supports SSI Based Filter. When the filter is enabled, the MS is ac-
cepted by the filter if and only if the ISSI of the MS is included in the list.
The System supports Class of MS Based Filter. The filter specifies which sub-
elements of Class of MS shall be checked by the filter with filter mask.
Discrete Mode
Range: on(1)
off(2)
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Default: off(2)
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Parameter defines if Discrete Mode feature is enabled or disabled.
NOTICE: This is MTS1 specific feature, this check box is only visible if MTS1 was selected
while logging and can be configured only on MTS1.
TSC Temperature Threshold (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)
Range: 20 - 100
Default: 70
Step size: 1
Units: Degrees Celsius
Comments: This parameter specifies the TSC temperature threshold above which the TSC
should raise a Temperature Alarm.
Environmental Alarm System (EAS)Poll Timer
Range: 1 to 200
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: The time delay, in milliseconds, between the polling of the Environmental Alarm
System (EAS) unit in order to determine whether the unit is still operational. The
EAS reports the alarms to the Site controller using an interrupt mechanism. The
default value provides optimal system performance.
Site Trunking Hold off Time
Range: 0, 16-129
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: This field is used to specify how long the remote site should hold off informing
MSs that the site is in site trunking mode. The trunking status change may be
caused by the loss of the link between the Zone Controller and the remote site.
This time is a combination of the site trunking indication hold off + trunking re-
covery timeout + 10 seconds as entered in the system parameters on the Zone
Manager. If the site trunking indication hold off is 0 then the trunking recovery
timeout is ignored and there is no addition of 10 seconds.
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Site Link Debounce Time
Range: 2 - 120
Default: 2
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: This field is used to determine how long the Remote Site (BTS) waits after the
link to the Zone Controller (ZC) has failed before the remote site attempts to
contact the Zone Controller again.
No Trunking BS Service Details
Range: All services or No services

NOTICE: The following applies to EBTS, MBTS (since R6.1 release)
and MTS (in R6.1 SPU Q408, R6.2 SSR R3 and all further relea-
ses):
When theNo trunking BS Service Details parameter is set to No
Services and the base station goes to No trunking mode then the
BRs output power is reduced/eliminated. In such a case the BRs does
not change its operating state.
Default: All services

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Defines the serving cell BS Service Details bitmap broadcast by the BTS when
the site is in the No Trunking state. Selecting "All services" results in a bitmap,
which indicates that all services are supported; selecting "No services" results in
a bitmap in which all bits are set to zero. The BS Service Details bitmap is sup-
plied, in its entirety, to the BRC by the TSC. Then the BRC takes the value which
is sent to it by the TSC and broadcasts that value over the air in the SYSINFO
PDU. When configured as All services, the TSC may alter the value of some of
the bits supplied to it by the Service Software (example: the Air Interface Encryp-
tion bit reflects whether the site is configured for Air Interface Encryption). When
configured as No services, the BTS always broadcasts a zero BS Service De-
tails bitmap in the No Trunking state. For a complete description of BS Service
details see ETSI specification EN 300 392-2, V3.2.1 (2001-03), clause 18.5.2.
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Adjacent Site Broadcast Update
Range: On (control selected) or Off

Default : On
Step size : N/A
Units : N/A
Scope : Site Controller
Comments : Determines whether the adjacent cell broadcast information is updated 30 sec-
onds after a site has transitioned to site Trunking due to control link failure.
MTS PSU Operation Mode (only available for MTS)
Range: 1..3, DC, AC, AC/DC

Default: DC (1)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: MTS PSU Operation Mode is used to select the PSU operation mode, depend-
ing on the power source.
MTS1 supports AC voltage only.
NOTICE: The PSU operates in the following modes:

• DC only operation at -48 VDC (within -41 VDC to -60 VDC). DC operation mode does not
allow any battery controlling.
• AC only operation at 110/240 VAC (within 90 VAC to 270 VAC) without battery charging.
• AC operation (within 90 VAC to 270 VAC) and automatic switch over to DC backup battery
operation when AC fails.
3.3.2
Cell State Timers - State Management (Site Controller - General
Parameters)
The TETRA Site Controller (TSC) uses the state machines to control the status of the Base Radios
(BRs) and the cell as a whole. The State Management window contains timers, which control the
operation of the cell state machine. Modification of these timers changes the behavior of the cell in
terms of its fault recovery and fault tolerance.
The state machine uses three categories to describe the state:
Administrative State:
• Locked signifies that the cell is attempting to come into service or has been taken out of service by
the Site Controller due to some failure condition or a user request.
• Unlocked signifies that the cell is in transition to/or is already in the normal operating state of the
cell.
Operational State:
• Enabled signifies that no failures currently prevent the cell from being used.
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• Disabled signifies that a failure condition currently prevents the cell from being used.
Usage State:
• Idle signifies that the cell is in an idle state and is awaiting a transition.
• Active signifies that the cell is in its normal operating state with no faults. This state is only possible
within the Unlocked Enabled state.
• Impaired signifies that the cell is in its normal operating state but that a fault has occurred which
has impaired the cell but which is not serious enough to disable the cell completely. This state is
only possible within the Unlocked Enabled state.
Cell Lock Enable Idle Timer
Range: 10-600
Default: 60
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer for the cell state machine that allows a cell in the Locked Enabled Idle
state to perform normal actions.
Cell Unlock Enable Idle Up Timer
Range: 10-600
Default: 150
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer for the cell state machine that allows a cell in the Unlocked Enabled Idle
state to determine the point at which the cell is assumed to have failed to be-
come active. The cell is locked and the state machine places the cell in the disa-
bled state.
WARNING: Setting timer too low causes the cell to fail to reach its operational state.
Cell Unlock Enable Idle Down Timer
Range: 10-600
Default: 60
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer for the cell state machine that allows a cell in the Unlocked Enabled Idle
state to recover control and move to the disabled state. The timer is required to
recover the cell in the case where the Base Radio failures prevent the cell from
achieving operational status.
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WARNING: Setting timer too low may cause delays in the cell recovery mechanism.
Cell Unlock Enable Imp(aired) Timer
Range: 10-600
Default: 150
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer for the cell state machine that allows a cell in the Unlocked Enabled Im-
paired state to achieve the highest possible operational state. If the main control
channel Base Radio has failed then the cell waits for a control channel reassign-
ment from the SmartZone controller. If the reassignment does not appear and
the timer expires the cell is locked and placed in the disabled state. If a BR,
which is not the main control channel, had failed then the cell attempts to recover
the BR but remain in this operational but impaired state.
WARNING: Setting timer too low does not allow the cell to recover in all circumstances.
Cell Lock Disable Recov(ery) Timer
Range: 10-600
Default: 150
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer for the cell state machine that allows a cell in Locked Disabled Idle state
to perform recovery actions. In the case where the cell is being moved to deter-
mine the point at which a new Base Radio (BR) is assigned to the main control
channel in order to enable the cell to reach a state where the communication
with the SmartZone controller can begin.
WARNING: Setting timer too low may cause unnecessary reassignment of the main control
channel and delay the transition of the cell to the wide trunking state.
Cell Unlock Disable Recov(ery) Timer
Range: 10-600
Default: 60
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer for the cell state machine that allows a cell in the Unlocked Disabled Idle
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WARNING: Setting timer too low may cause the cell to fail to recover.
3.3.3
Site Controller - Site Reference
NOTICE: This tab is available for DIMETRA R5.2 and higher.
The Site Reference window contains parameters related to external references.

The parameters contained in this window have the following characteristics:
Operation Mode (R5.2 and higher)
Range: • 0 NSC (Normal Sync)(R5.2 and R5.5 only)

• 1 ASC (Automatic Sync)
• 2 FNC (Forced No Sync)
Default: The list of default values by release:

• 0 (DIMETRA 5.2 and 5.5 only)
• 1 (D6.0 and higher)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The ETSI standard allows two modes of operation of adjacent cells:
Synchronized and Non-Synchronized relative to the serving cell. The BTS can
be configured with TESS for three (in R5.2 and R5.5) or two (since R6.0) dif-
ferent configurations of operations which control the change between these
modes:
• Normal Synchronized Configuration (NSC) available only in R5.2 and
R5.5. The BTS works as present D5.1 SW with a few exceptions. If the
GPS fails, the BTS resets at the expiry of the existing configurable free-run
timer and then waits until the GPS is restored before resuming operation,
resulting in a total loss of service from that site. The BTS works only in
synchronized mode.
• Automatic Synchronized Configuration (ASC) - In this configuration
there are two modes: synchronized and non-synchronized. The change
from synchronized mode to non-synchronized happens at the expiry of the
existing configurable free-run timer. A return from non-synchronized to
synchronized mode requires a reset (before R6.1) or happens based on
the settings of the Automatic Re-synchronization parameters (since R6.1)
when GPS is present. After a configurable time-out the BTS can start in
non-synchronized mode without GPS.
• Forced Non-Synchronized Configuration (FNC) - The BTS always oper-
ates in non-synchronized mode. The BTS starts up in non-synchronized
mode whether the GPS module is present. However, if GPS is present the
OCXO is trained accordingly.
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GPS Start Up Time Out (for R5.2, R5.5 and R6.0: available for "Operation Mode" set to ASC only)
Range: • 0 (infinite), D6.1 and higher

• 2-100
Default: • 15 (for R5.2, R5.5 and R6.0)

• 7 (since R6.1)
Step size: 1
Units: Minutes
Comments: This parameter configures time out when BTS can start in non-synchronized
mode without GPS. The timer is started when the BTS is started. When the
timer runs the BTS waits for GPS synchronization. If GPS synchronization is
achieved before the expiry of the GPS Start Up Time Out timer the BTS en-
ters synchronized mode of operation. If GPS synchronization is not achieved
the BTS enters non-synchronized mode at the expiry of this timer.
For MTS mode R6.1 and above when FNC mode is selected, this field is
grayed out and the parameter is set to default value.
In EBTS mode R6.1 and above after FNC mode is selected, the GPS Start
Up Time Out parameter is not visible.
GPS RAIM Enable (Moved here starting from R5.2 from Site Controller General)

Default: Enabled
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Specifies whether to enable the Time RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity
Monitoring) in the GPS (Global Positioning System). This feature is provided to
handle a specific satellite, which is known to provide a low quality signal. The
default value should be used to provide optimal system performance.
Time RAIM is disabled (GPS Raim Enable = disabled) for MTS mode when
Internal GPS is selected.
GPS Signal Lost Timer (Moved here starting from R5.2 from Site Controller General; since R6.1:
available for "Operation Mode" set to ASC only)
Range: Infinite, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 16 hours,
20 hours, 24 hours, 2 days, 4 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4
months,1 year.
Default: 4 hours
Units: Hours
Comments: Specifies the time that the Site Controller continues to run after the GPS receiv-
er has lost input signal. The value depends on the stability of the internal oscilla-
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tor. Warning: Setting this value greater than the default may mean that the site is
unable to maintain synchronization and can result in call failures.
Reference Signal Source (only available for MTS)
Range: 0..1 Internal GPS, External GPS

Default: Internal GPS (0)
Units: N/A
Comments: MTS can use external GPS as Reference Signal Source.
For MTS mode R6.1 and above when FNC mode is selected, this field is grayed
out, and the parameter value is set to 1 (external GPS).
Automatic Re-synchronization when no traffic (since R6.1)
Range: 0..1 (No/Yes)

Default: 1 (Yes)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: If the BTS carries no traffic and the field is set to Yes an automatic re-synchroni-
zation takes place.
Automatic Re-synchronization at a specific time of day (since R6.1)
Range: 0..1 (No/Yes)

Default: 1 (Yes)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: If the Automatic Re-synchronization at a specific time of day field is set to
Yes, an automatic re-synchronization on the specified time takes place. The
time of the day is set in UTC time.
Automatic Re-synchronization time (since R6.1)
Range: 00:00 23:59

Default: 03:00
Step size: 1
Units: Minutes
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Comments: Sets the time of automatic re-synchronization. If the Automatic Re-synchroni-

zation at a specific time of day field is set to Yes, an automatic re-synchroni-
zation on the specified time takes place. The time of the day is set in UTC time.
3.3.4
Site Controller - NTP Parameters
Network Time Protocol (NTP) tab contains parameters, which are used to configure the Site
Controller to support the operation of the Network Time Protocol, such as IP addresses and port
numbers.
Primary NTS IP Address (since R6.1)
Range: 4 fields 0-255

Default (Since 0.0.0.0
R6.1):
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Controller.
Comments: The IP address of the primary Network Time Server. Not configured if the value
is 0.0.0.0.
Secondary NTS IP Address (since R6.1)

Default (Since 0.0.0.0
R6.1):
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The IP address of the Secondary Network Time Server. Not available if Primary
NTS IP Address is set to 0.0.0.0.
Allow NTS For Frequency Locking (since R6.1)
Range: 0 (No) 1 (Yes)

Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: When set, the configured NTS can be used to lock the frequency of the OCXO
if the NTS accuracy is sufficient. If unchecked the NTS is used for UTD and
BTS log timestamping. Not available ifPrimary NTS IP Address set to 0.0.0.0
3.3.5
Site Controller - Address Parameters
The Addresses window contains system address parameters such as valid radio identity ranges.
These parameters control the range of Mobile Station (MS) addresses that the Site Controller believes
to be valid on the system as well as specifying system identities and offsets required by the Site
Controller to process calls.
RCM Address
Range: FFF000(hex) - FFFFFE(hex)

Default: FFF000(hex)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: TETRA identity of the Radio Control Manager (RCM). This value is entered as a
standard 16 (hexadecimal) value.
Emergency Alarm Ack(nowledgement) Status Map(ping)
Range: 0 - 65535
Default: 65535
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: Emergency alarm acknowledgment status mapping used in the TETRA to Smart-
Zone signaling conversion. This value should be consistent across all BTS in the
system. This value is entered as a normal decimal value.
3.3.6
Site Controller - Address Range Parameters
The Address Ranges window contains system address parameters such as valid radio identity ranges.
These parameters control the range of Mobile Station (MS) addresses that the Site Controller believes
to be valid on the system as well as specifying system identities and offsets required by the Site
Controller to process calls.
Gateway ID Min(imum)
Range: F42400(hex)-FFFFEF(hex)
Default: F42400(hex)
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Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: Minimum TETRA identity of the Telephone Interconnect Gateway (TIG). This
value is entered as a base 16 (hexadecimal) value. This value is checked to en-
sure that it is less than, or equal to, the Telephone Interconnect Gateway (TIG)
Address maximum.
Gateway ID Max(imum)
Range: F42400(hex)-FFFFEF(hex)
Default: FFFFEF(hex)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: Maximum TETRA identify of the Telephone Interconnect Gateway (TIG). This
value is entered as a base 16 (hexadecimal) value. This value is checked to en-
sure that it is greater than, or equal to, the Telephone Interconnect Gateway
(TIG) Address minimum.
3.3.7
Site Controller - BRC Interface Parameters
The Base Radio Controller (BRC) window contains parameters related to the interface between the
TETRA Site Controller (TSC) and the BRC. The BRC is the control unit within the Base Radio (BR).
Load BRC Timer
Range: 40-1000
Default: 100
Step size: 5
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer value used to determine whether loading of application and configuration
files to a BR has failed.
Load BRC Factor
Range: 1.00-10.00
Default: 1.5
Step size: 0.05
Units: N/A
Comments: Modifier to Load BRC Time to assure enough time is given for the download.
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BRC Boot-up Time
Range: 1-120
Default: 15
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: Time the TSC waits between downloading the code file and a configuration data
file to a BR. This delay allows the BR to transition from its boot ROM to the
main application.
Slow Download BRC Reset Timer
Range: 1-60
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: minutes
Comments: Time the BR delays before resetting itself to guard against TSC/BR download
failures when the TSC performs a slow download. Slow downloads occur when
a BR is loaded while the site is already in operation.
Fast Download BRC Reset Timer
Range: 1-60
Default: 2
Step size: 1
Units: minutes
Comments: Time the BR delays before resetting itself to guard against TSC/BR download
failures when the TSC performs a fast download. Fast downloads occur when a
BR is loaded as part of the site initialization procedures. This is the normal
mode in which a BR is loaded.
BRC Registration Retries
Range: 3-10 (corresponds to 45 - 150 seconds)

Default: 6 (corresponds to 90 seconds)
Step size: 1 (corresponds to 15 seconds)
Units: N/A
Comments: On receiving a registration from a BR the TSC acknowledges the registration
and attempt to load the BR with application and configuration data. This pa-
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rameter controls the number of times a registration is received and a subse-

quent download is attempted by the TSC before an error report is generated.
CAUTION: This parameter controls the amount of time following a TSC reset or switchover that
the TSC waits for a registration response from a BR before flagging it as failed and taking a
corrective action. The retry period is fixed at 15 seconds and the parameter sets the number of
retry attempts. In a BTS configured to have an Auto-Standby BR, this parameter effectively sets
the delay before the redundant BR is switched in to replace a failed unit. A value of 6 is
recommended in this situation. Setting the value too low can result in a healthy unit being
diagnosed as failed if it does not register in time, leading to the redundant BR being switched in
unnecessarily.
Main Control Channel Setup Timer
NOTICE: Not available since D6.1
Range: 0-60
Default: 1
Step size: 10
Units: seconds
Comments: Timer value used to limit the time the TSC waits for a response from a BRC to a
control channel setup request.
Legacy Dual Band Roaming Supported (In releases before D7.0 this parameter was called Dual
Band Roaming Supported)
Range: 1-2 (Yes = 1, No = 2)

Default: 2
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: When enabled it causes extension field in D-NWRK-BROADCAST to support
roaming between frequency bands.
When enabled, it causes extension field in D-NWRK-BROADCAST to support
roaming to legacy 380-400MHz and 410-430MHz sites (Pre 6.2SSR R4).
NOTICE: When the eMTS (mixed band MTS - supporting eTETRA) works with the ZC that does
not support eTETRA, then this parameter should be enabled (set to Yes) on this eMTS and on
all adjacent sites.
3.3.8
Site Controller - Master Site Interface Parameters
The Master Site window contains parameters related to the interface between the BTS and the Master
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Link Recovery Timer
Range: 5 to 99
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: This time specifies the time period for the Remote Site (BTS) to remain in the
no trunking state after all conditions are met for the site to transition to site
trunking or wide trunking. This time period also applies before the site can tran-
sition from site trunking to wide trunking.
Control Channel DLCI (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-1023
Default: 101
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI) is used in frame relay communica-
tions to identify the permanent virtual circuit used to communicate control chan-
nel information to the zone controller. This value should match the DLCI pro-
grammed in the Site Link Multiplexer (SLM).
Packet Data DLCI (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-1023
Default: 102
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
tions to identify the permanent virtual circuit used to communicate with the Pack-
et Data Gateway. This value should match the DLCI programmed in the Site
Link Multiplexer (SLM).
Network Manager DLCI (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-1023
Default: 104
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Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The DLCI is used in frame relay communications to identify the permanent virtu-
al circuit used to communicate with the Zone Manager. This value should match
the DLCI programmed in the Site Link Multiplexer (SLM).
Short Data Transport DLCI (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-1023
Default: 103
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This DLCI is used in frame relay communications to identify the permanent virtu-
al circuit used to communicate Short Data Messages to/from SDR. This value
should match the DLCI programmed in the Site Link Multiplexer (SLM).
Primary Zone Controller IP Address (Not used in R3.8)

Default R5.0: 10.1.231.1
Default R5.1: 10.1.231.255
Default R5.2/ 10.1.231.255
R5.5:
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the Primary Zone Controller IP Address to be configured.
Secondary Zone Controller IP Address (Not used in R3.8)

Default R5.0: 10.1.232.1
Default R5.1: 10.1.232.255
Default R5.2/ 10.1.232.255
R5.5:
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: This parameter allows the Secondary Zone Controller IP Address to be config-
ured.
NOTICE: Full site link redundancy can be supported in the Split-Zone deployments for BTSes
with inverse links (in particular BTSes in right-side of the ring) after applying the following re-
configuration steps (as compared to current default configuration):
• ZC IP addresses in configuration of BTSes with reversed links should be inverted.
ThePrimary ZC IP address parameter should contain IP address of secondary ZC subnet
(configured on NIC2 interface on ZCs) and Secondary ZC IP address should contain IP
address of primary ZC subnet (configured on NIC1 interface on ZCs).
• The Preferred Path parameter configured in ZCM for BTSes with reversed links should be
set for "secondary" value.
In addition step 2 (without step 1) described above should be performed for all right-side BTSes
deployed in the ring, for which site links are not reversed (those BTSes have their physical
primary site links connected toward CR in the first MSO segment). This will prevent primary
Netcom to be set up over longer path in terms of intermediate hops.
Zone Controller IP Address One (Not used in R5.0 and higher)

Default: 10.101.0.1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP address of the Zone Controller to be set for com-
munication between the BTS and the Master Site.
Zone Controller IP Address Two (Not used in R5.0, R5.1 and higher)

Default: 10.201.0.1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP address of the Zone Controller to be set for com-
munication between the BTS and the Master Site.
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Zone Controller IP Address Selector (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: Zone Controller IP Address One or Zone Controller IP Address Two

Default: Zone Controller IP Address One
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Used to select the Zone Controller IP address which the Site Controller uses.
This enables the BTSs across the system to be distributed evenly between the
two IP addresses of the Zone Controller for NIC channel loading.
BTS IP Address (Not used in R3.8)

Default: 10.128.1.1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the BTS IP Address to be configured. The default value is
0.0.0.0, which means that the IP address is not configured.
BTS IP Network Mask

Default: 255.255.255.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP Network Mask of the BTS IP address to be set for
communication between the BTS and the Master Site.
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BTS ZC IP Address (Not used in R5.0 and higher)

Default: 10.101.64.1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP address of the BTS to be set in the BTS for com-
munication between the BTS and the Zone Controller. The parameter shall be
displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for example: 18.123.5.209
3.3.9
Site Controller - Site Router Parameters
The Site Router window contains advanced parameters, which are used to configure the Site
Controller regarding to the router functionality. They are only available on the highest password access
level.
CAUTION: These parameters apply to protocols required to communicate with the
Central Network Equipment (CNE). Modifying these parameters may prevent the TSC
from establishing and maintaining essential connections, cause severe communications
problems when the system is under load and cause undesirable behavior in failure/
recovery scenarios. These parameters should not be changed without guidance from
DIMETRA Engineering!
If the Site Link Interface Type parameter is set to Ethernet Site Link then all options related to E1
and X21 links which are accessible via Site Router and Site Link tabs are disabled. The disabled
options are not relevant for the Ethernet site link, and can be ignored. Similarly, if the Site Link
Interface Type parameter is set to either "X.21" or "E1", all options in the Ethernet Site Link tab are
non-relevant and disabled.
CRTP Enable (Not used in R3.8)
Range: Yes/No
Default: Yes
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter specifies the use of CRTP protocol used over the site link. Nor-
mally enabled.
CRTP Context State Packet Time (Not used in R3.8)
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Default: 250
Step size: 1
Units: ms
Comments: The parameter specifies the CRTP Context State Packet Retransmission Time
in milliseconds. This retransmission should normally happen in the event of not
receiving a CRTP full-header packet to resynchronize CRTP reception. This
value should be set to a low value to force CRTP resynchronization in the
shortest possible time in the event of packet loss on the communications link.
CRTP Stale Session Timeout (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 100 - 999999

Default: 1000
Step size: 1
Units: ms
Comments: The parameter specifies the CRTP Session Timeout Time in milliseconds.
LMI Enable (Not used in R3.8)
Range: Yes/No
Default: Yes (No for R5.1 SCO)
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter specifies the status of the LMI protocol used over the site link.
Normally enabled; can be disabled for testing purposes.
NOTICE: While enabling associated counters are reset.
LMI Protocol General

The LMI protocol (ANSI T1.617) specifies three counters and two timers for its control. The counters
are referred to as N391, N392, and N393. The timers are referred to as T391 and T392. The T392
timer is not used in the TSC.
LMI LIV Time (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 100 - 999999

Default: 300 for releases previous to R7.2.
1000 for R8.0 and onwards.
NOTICE: For Satellite Links this parameter should be amended to
1000 to allow for the increased link delays, otherwise the link is not es-
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Step size: 1
Units: ms
Comments: This is timer T391 of the LMI protocol. Every T391 milliseconds a Status Enquiry
message is sent over the site link. Most of these messages request a link integri-
ty verification. Once every N391 cycles of this timer the message requests a full
status of all PVCs.
NOTICE: While configuring a site to support satellite link the .e1config -channel x -sat
on MMI command must be entered after setting up the correct value for the LMI Timer.
LMI Error Threshold (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 1 - 10
Default: 3
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is counter N392 of the LMI protocol. The parameter specifies the maximum
number of unacknowledged responses to full status or link integrity verification
messages before shutting down the PVC. It is used for determining a service-af-
fecting condition by detecting that N392 of the last N393 events are errors. N392
should be less than or equal to N393.
Full Status Polling Counter (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 1 - 255
Default: 6
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is counter N391 of the LMI protocol. The parameter specifies the Full Status
Polling Counter.
Monitored Events Count (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 1 - 10
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is counter N393 of the LMI protocol. The parameter is used for determining
a service-affecting condition by detecting that N392 of the last N393 events are
errors.
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Type Of Service Latency Time (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 0 - 999999
Default: 5000
Step size: 1
Units: ms
Comments: This parameter specifies the amount of low priority packets in terms of the time
to transmit the packets, to be committed for transmission in the hardware. This
parameter is used to balance the delivery of higher priority audio packets without
affecting the general performance of the system when processing low priority
non-audio packets. The already ongoing transmission of a lower priority frame or
fragment is not aborted. Thus, values lower than a system inherent minimum
time are not enforced. This parameter mainly controls a trade-off between de-
lays in voice data and system performance.
Frame Relay Fragmentation Size (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 0, and 32 - 1024

Default: 100
Step size: 1
Units: Bytes
Comments: Maximum fragment size in octets (including FR header) used during fragmenta-
tion. Frame relay fragmentation is disabled through setting the fragment size to
disabled (0). Since the ongoing transmission of a fragment is not aborted when
higher priority data is to be sent, this parameter controls the type of service min-
imum latency.
3.3.10
Site Controller - Site Link Parameters
If the Site Link Interface Type parameter is set to Ethernet Site Link then all options related to E1 and
X21 links which are accessible via Site Router and Site Link tabs are disabled. The disabled options
are not relevant for Ethernet site link, and can be ignored. Similarly, if the Site Link Interface Type
parameter is set to either "X.21" or "E1", all options in the Ethernet Site Link tab are irrelevant and
disabled.
This window contains parameters, which are used to configure the Site Controller with regard to the
Site Link functionality.
NOTICE: Parameters described in this section are not supported for configuration in the
DIMETRA IP Micro / DIMETRA LiTE release.

Primary PVC DLCI
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Default: 16
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
tions to identify the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) used to communicate with
the Master Site.
NOTICE: This value should match the DLCI programmed in the WAN switch.
Secondary PVC DLCI
Range: Disabled, 0 - 1023

Default: 17
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
tions to identify the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) used to communicate with
the Master Site.
NOTICE: This value should match the DLCI programmed in the WAN switch.
Primary PVC BTS IP Address

Default: 172.24.16.6
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP Address of the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) to
be set for communication between the BTS and the Master Site. The parameter
is displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for example: 172.24.16.6
Primary PVC Core Router IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the IP address of Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) endpoint on the Core
Router.
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Primary PVC IP Network Mask

Default: 255.255.255.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter allows the IP Network Mask of the Permanent Virtual Circuit
(PVC) to be set for communication between the BTS and the Master Site. The
parameter is displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for example:
255.255.255.0
Primary PVC Recovery Timer
Range: 5 - 120
Default: 30
Step size: 1
Units: Seconds
Comments: In case where the primary PVC recovers after a failure, the TSC starts this timer
and sends LMI messages to the WAN switch with LMI status down for the pri-
mary PVC. When the timer expires the TSC sends LMI status up messages for
the primary PVC to the LAN switch. This delay period allows the multicast IP ad-
dressing to converge so that voice traffic is handled correctly.
Secondary PVC BTS IP Address

Default: 172.24.20.6
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP Address of the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) to
be set for communication between the BTS and the Master Site. The parameter
shall be displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for example:
172.24.20.6
Secondary PVC Core Router IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: This is the IP address of Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) endpoint on the Core
Router.
Secondary PVC IP Network Mask

Default: 255.255.255.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
(PVC) to be set for communication between the BTS and the Master Site. The
parameter shall be displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for exam-
ple: 255.255.255.0
Netcom Outbound UDP Port Number
Range: 0 - 65535
Default: 1050
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter specifies the IP Port number on which the BTS receives UDP
(Netcom) packets sent by the Zone Controller.
Netcom Inbound UDP Port Number
Range: 0 - 65535
Default: 1051
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter specifies the IP Port number on which the BTS communicates
UDP (Netcom) packets to the Zone Controller.
3.3.11
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link
Parameters described below are accessible via Ethernet Site Link tab in the Site Controller dialog of
the TESS tool. Those parameters are divided into several groups, each group is configured in separate
dialog:
• General Parameters
• Network Parameters
• QOS Parameters
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• Encryption Parameters
• BFD Parameters
• Local Gateway Parameters
• Internal Tunneling
3.3.11.1
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link General Parameters
Sitelink Type
Range: single (1)

dual (2)
inside_ring (3)
ring_edge (4)
De- single (1)

fault:
Step 1
size:
Units: N/A
Com- This parameter should be set to Single whenever BTS is connected to GBN Network
ments: ONLY over Primary WAN interface. This option is valid for stand-alone BTS and for all
BTS(es) deployed in a Line (daisy chain) topology. Dual option shall be chosen whenev-
er stand-alone BTS is connected to GBN Network over Primary AND Secondary WAN
interface. For details regarding configuration of Primary and Secondary WAN Interface,
see: Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Network Parameters on page 147 section.
Ringe_edge option shall be always used for 2 BTSes deployed in a Ring topology,
which have direct connection to GBN network (the connection does not go through other
BTSes in a Ring). For all other BTSes deployed in a Ring topology inside_ring option
shall be used.
3.3.11.2
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Network Parameters
This dialog allows the user to configure Layer 3 (WAN and Gateway IP addresses, IP tunnels,
fragmentation) and Layer 2 (VLAN Tagging) parameters related to Ethernet Site Link public (WAN)
interfaces.
NOTICE: IP address of Primary WAN Interface cannot belong to any other subnet configured
on TSC. Those subnets are BR subnets with eth0 and eth1 interfaces, site link subnets with
PVC and BTS interfaces.
Primary WAN Interface – IP Address
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: The parameter defines the IP address for Ethernet sitelink Primary WAN Inter-
face (visible as Vlan1 on TSC mmi). Appropriate IP address shall be obtained
either from the IP Plan (See Appendix B of the Service Manual) or from ISP pro-
vider (providing that IP addresses of WAN interfaces specified in the IP Plan
conflict with ISP addressing scheme). Default value indicates that this parame-
ter is not initialized and must be configured by user.
Primary WAN Interface – IP Netmask
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the IP Network mask of Ethernet Site Link Primary WAN
Interface (visible as Vlan1 on TSC mmi). Appropriate mask shall be obtained ei-
ther from IP Plan(See Appendix B of the Service Manual) or from ISP provider
(providing that IP addresses of WAN interfaces specified in the IP Plan conflict
with ISP addressing scheme). Default value of this parameter might not be valid
and should be overridden by user.
Primary WAN Interface – IP Gateway
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the IP address of Layer 3 gateway connected to Ether-
net site link Primary WAN Interface. Default value of 0.0.0.0 indicates that
Ethernet site link is connected over Layer 2 GBN Network and no Layer 3 gate-
way is present. If Ethernet site link is connected over Layer 3 GBN Network,
then default value must be overridden by user and shall be obtained from ISP
provider.
Primary WAN Interface – VLAN ID
Range: 1-4095
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines 802.1Q VLAN ID for Ethernet site link Primary WAN In-
terface. Appropriate VLAN ID shall be obtained either from IP Plan (See Appen-
dix B of the Service Manual) or from ISP provider (providing that VLAN IDs
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specified in the IP Plan conflict with ISP addressing scheme). Default value indi-
cates that this parameter is not initialized and must be configured by user.
Primary WAN Interface – VLAN Tagging
Range: on (1)
off (2)
auto (3)
Default: auto (3)

Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter enables (on) or disables (off) 802.1Q VLAN tagging for packets
transmitted over Primary WAN Interface. Value of this parameter should be
agreed with ISP provider. Usually this parameter should be set to on when MTS
site link is connected to Layer 2 Network (IP Gateway is set to 0.0.0.0) and to
off when MTS site link is connected to Layer 3 Network over IP Gateway. Auto
option means that VLAN tagging shall be automatically enabled for Layer 2
Ethernet links and shall be automatically disabled for Layer 3 Ethernet links.
NOTICE: IP address of Secondary WAN Interface cannot belong to any other subnet
configured on TSC. Those subnets are BR subnets with eth0 and eth1 interfaces,site link
subnets with PVC and BTS interfaces.
Secondary WAN Interface Disabled

NOTICE: This parameter is not supported for configuration in the DIMETRA IP Micro /
DIMETRA LiTE Systems release.
Range: on (2)
off (1)
Default: on (2)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter enables or disables the secondary WAN interface. If it is
checked settings connected with the secondary interface are blocked.
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Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
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Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the IP address for Ethernet Site Link Secondary WAN
Interface (visible as Vlan2 on TSC mmi). Appropriate IP address shall be ob-
tained either from the IP Plan(See Appendix B of the Service Manual) or from
ISP provider (providing that IP addresses of WAN interfaces specified in the IP
Plan conflict with ISP addressing scheme). Default value indicates that this pa-
rameter is not initialized and must be configured by user.
Secondary WAN Interface – IP Netmask

DIMETRA LiTE release.
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the IP Network mask of Ethernet Site Link Secondary
WAN Interface (visible as Vlan2 on TSC mmi). Appropriate mask shall be ob-
tained either from the IP Plan (See Appendix B of the Service Manual) or from
ISP provider (providing that IP addresses of WAN interfaces specified in the IP
Plan conflict with ISP addressing scheme). Default value indicates that this pa-
rameter is not initialized and must be configured by user.
Secondary WAN Interface – IP Gateway

Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the IP address of Layer 3 gateway connected to Ether-
net Site Link Secondary WAN Interface. Default value of 0.0.0.0 indicates that
Ethernet site link is connected over Layer 2 GBN Network and no Layer 3 gate-
way is present. If Ethernet site link is connected over Layer 3 GBN Network,
then default value must be overridden by user and shall be obtained from ISP
provider.
Secondary WAN Interface – VLAN ID
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Range: 1-4095
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines 802.1Q VLAN ID for Ethernet site link Secondary WAN
Interface. Appropriate VLAN ID shall be obtained either from the IP Plan (See
Appendix B of the Service Manual) or from ISP provider (providing that VLAN
IDs specified in the IP Plan conflict with ISP addressing scheme). Default value
indicates that this parameter is not initialized and must be configured by user.
Secondary WAN Interface – VLAN Tagging

Range: on (1)
off (2)
auto (3)
Default: auto (3)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter enables (on) or disables (off) 802.1Q VLAN tagging for packets
transmitted over Secondary WAN Interface. Value of this parameter should be
agreed with ISP provider. Usually this parameter should be set to on when MTS
site link is connected to Layer 2 Network (IP Gateway is set to 0.0.0.0) and to
off when MTS site link is connected to Layer 3 Network over IP Gateway. Auto
option means that VLAN tagging shall be automatically enabled for Layer 2
Ethernet links and shall be automatically disabled for Layer 3 Ethernet links.
Primary IP Tunnel – Remote IP Address

NOTICE: Local IP address of Primary IP Tunnel shall be detected automatically, therefore it is
not configurable by a user.
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines destination IP address for packets transmitted from MTS
over Primary IP Tunnel. This parameter must be set to the IP address assigned
to the WAN interface of the corresponding Core Router at which this particular
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tunnel is terminated. Default value indicates that this parameter is not initialized
and must be configured by user. Local IP address of Primary/Secondary IP
Tunnel shall be detected automatically, therefore it is not configurable by a user.
Primary IP Tunnel – Fragmentation Size
Range: auto (0), 100 - 1400

Default: auto (0)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines maximum size of payload data that can be transported
inside Primary IP Tunnel. It is recommended not to change value of this param-
eter (leave it set to its default). Auto option means that IP Fragmentation size
shall be automatically calculated during initialization of BTS as a maximum al-
lowed value for a given CBS and EBS parameters.
Secondary IP Tunnel Disabled
Range: on (2)
off (1)
Default: on (2)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter enables or disables the secondary IP Tunnel. If it is checked
settings connected with the second tunnel are blocked.
Secondary IP Tunnel – Remote IP Address

NOTICE: Local IP address of Secondary IP Tunnel shall be detected automatically, therefore it
is not configurable by user.
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines destination IP address for packets transmitted from MTS
over Secondary IP tunnel. This parameter must be set to the IP address as-
signed to the WAN interface of the corresponding Core Router at which this par-
ticular tunnel is terminated. Default value indicates that this parameter is not ini-
tialized and must be configured by user.
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Secondary IP Tunnel – Fragmentation Size
Range: auto (0), 100 - 1400

Default: auto (0)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines maximum size of payload data that can be transported
inside Secondary IP tunnel. It is recommended not to change value of this pa-
rameter (leave it set to its default). Auto option means that IP Fragmentation
size shall be automatically calculated during initialization of BTS as a maximum
allowed value for a given CBS and EBS parameters.
3.3.11.3
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link QOS Parameters
In this dialog a user can determine which traffic shall be classified as High Priority (Green) or Lower
Priority (Yellow). The bandwidth throttling parameters (CIR, CBS, EIR, EBS, CF) can be configured for
each traffic type.
Green Traffic Color Map
Range: 7-0, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, ... 7-7 where:

7–0 represents the following set of digits: (7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0)
7-7 represents digit (7)
Default: 7-0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the continuous range of precedence values in TOS field
of external IP header that shall be used by high priority Ethernet site link traffic
(referred to as Green traffic). Traffic using priorities assigned to this map, shall
be throttled before transmission on the Ethernet site link according to the CIR
and CBS parameters. By default all precedence values are assigned to Green
Traffic Color Map. This map cannot be empty and must contain at least single
precedence with value 7 (corresponding to highest priority traffic).
Yellow Traffic Color Map
Range: NULL, 0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, ... 6-0 where:

6–0 represents the following set of digits: (6,5,4,3,2,1,0)
0-0 represents digit (0)
Default: NULL
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: The parameter defines the continuous range of precedence values in TOS field
of external IP header that shall be used by lower priority Ethernet site link traffic
(referred to as Yellow traffic). Traffic using priorities assigned to this map, shall
be throttled before transmission on the Ethernet site link according to the EIR
and EBS parameters. By default this map is empty, indicating that all traffic is
Green.
NOTICE: When GBN Network is not able to classify traffic to appropriate color (Green or
Yellow) based on the precedence bits it means that such network operates in Color Blind
mode. In such case, Yellow Color Map must be empty.
QOS CIR
Range: 64-10240
Default: 512
Step size: 1
Units: kbps
Comments: This parameter defines maximum average rate with which Green (high priority)
traffic can be transmitted over Ethernet link. CIR value shall be agreed with ISP
provider and cannot exceed speed of a last mile link (DSL line for example).
QOS CBS
Range: 200-10000
Default: 400
Step size: 1
Units: bytes
Comments: The parameter defines maximum burst size of Green (high priority traffic) that
can be sent over the Ethernet Site Link with speed specified by CIR parameter.
It is recommended not to change value of this parameter (leave it set to its de-
fault).
QOS EIR
Range: 0-10240
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: kbps
Comments: This parameter defines maximum average rate with which Yellow(lower priority)
traffic can be transmitted over the ethernet link. EIR value shall be agreed with
ISP. Default value indicates that this parameter is not initialized and must be
configured by user if Yellow Traffic Color Map is not empty.
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QOS EBS
Range: 0, 200-10000
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: bytes
Comments: The parameter defines maximum burst size of Yellow (lower priority traffic) that
can be sent over Ethernet site link with speed specified by EIR parameter. De-
fault value indicates that this parameter is not initialized and must be configured
by user if Yellow traffic color map is not empty.
QOS Coupling Flag
Range: 1 (on)
2 (off)
Default: 2 (off)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter is only relevant when Yellow Traffic Color Map is not empty.
When this parameter is set to on and all EIR bandwidth has been consumed,
Yellow traffic can use remaining part of CIR bandwidth that is not utilized by
Green traffic at the particular moment. When this parameter is set to off,Yellow
traffic can utilize only EIR bandwidth and cannot "borrow" capacity from the CIR
bandwidth.
3.3.11.4
Site Controller - BFD Parameters
NOTICE: These Parameters are not applicable for DIMETRA IP Micro / DIMETRA LiTE
Systems.
BFD Enable
Range: 1 (on)
2 (off)
Default: 1 (on)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter enables or disables BFD protocol for ethernet site link.
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BFD Tx Interval
Range: 1-10000
Default: 300
NOTICE: Due to strict system requirements, 300 is the only certified
value.
Step size: 1
Units: milliseconds
Comments: The parameter defines Tx interval for BFD protocol.
BFD Tx Detect Multiplier
Range: 1-10
Default: 3
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines detect multiplier for BFD protocol.
3.3.11.5
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Encryption Parameters
NOTICE: These parameters are not applicable for current releases of DIMETRA IP Micro /
DIMETRA LiTE Systems.
The Ethernet Site Link Encryption window consists of two tabs:
• Main System tab: contains parameters which are used to configure the connection with the main
system.
• Local System tab: contains parameters which are used to configure the connection with the
backup system.
NOTICE: This tab is active only when the local gateway feature is enabled.
Available configurations:
• Main System encrypted and Local System encrypted
• Main System encrypted and Local System without encryption
• Main System without encryption and Local System without encryption
NOTICE: It is not possible to configure the Local System encryption parameters if the
connection with the Main System is not encrypted.
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Encryption Enabled
Range: Yes
No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter is used for enabling or disabling encryption feature on the sys-
tem. Indicates whether the transmitted packets are encrypted with the usage of
the Encryption Algorithm.
Encryption Algorithm
Range: AES 128

AES 192
AES 256
Default: AES 256

Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Indicates which algorithm is used for packets encryption in IPSEC session.
Available algorithms differ by the key length.
Authentication Algorithm
Range: SHA1, SHA2-256, SHA2-384, SHA2-512

Default: SHA1
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Indicates which algorithm is used for authentication.
Authentication Method
NOTICE: This parameter is not configurable by the user.
Range: N/A
Default: Pre Shared Key
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Indicates which method is used for authentication.
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IKE SA Lifetime (hours)
Range: 1 to 24
Default: 6
Step size: 1
Units: hours
Comments: IKE session is initiated between TSC and the remote tunnel endpoint with the
usage of the pre-shared key method. This parameter indicates time during
which the IKE session is valid.
IPSEC SA Lifetime (hours)
Range: 1 to 8
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: hours
Comments: Indicates how long the IPSEC tunnels are valid. When the set time is up, the
system attempts to re-new the tunnels. The smaller value increases the safety
of the system through the often keys change.
Encryption of performance monitoring packets
Range: Yes
No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: Indicates whether the transmitted packets are encrypted in the IPSEC tunnel or
are being sent in the non-encrypted form. These packets are used for perform-
ance monitoring and allow to calculate the connection delay and jitter between
TSC and CR. Encryption of the performance monitoring packets adds additional
delay/jitter affecting the site link statistics calculation.
3.3.11.6
Site Controller - Local Gateway Parameters
LG Enable
Range: 1 (on)
2 (off)
Default: 2 (off)
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Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter is used for enabling or disabling local gateway feature.
Advertise Trunking Flag
Range: wide(1)
local(2)
Default: local(2)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter determines if BTS shall advertise Local or Wide Area Trunking
when operating in Local Gateway Trunking.
LG BTS Site ID
Range: 96–100
Default: 96
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The assigned identity of the BTS used in communications with the Zone Con-
troller while operating in Local Gateway mode. A unique value is required for
each BTS in a zone.
NOTICE: If the entered value is out of range (96-100) and stays within 1-95 range a warning is
displayed but the configuration is allowed.
If the entered value is out of range (96-100) but the value equals 0 or exceeds 100 a warning is
displayed and default value is set.
LG BTS IP Address
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the BTS interfaces IP address for 2nd MSO while run-
ning Local Gateway feature.
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Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the BTS interfaces IP mask for 2nd MSO while running
Local Gateway feature.
LG Primary WAN Gateway
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the gateway address of Ethernet sitelink primary WAN
for 2nd MSO when operating in LG mode. If set 0.0.0.0 it means L2 access.
LG Secondary WAN Gateway
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the gateway address of ethernet sitelink secondary
WAN for 2nd MSO when operating in LG mode. If set 0.0.0.0 it means L2 ac-
cess.
LG Primary Tunnel Remote IP Address
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the primary IP tunnels remote address in second MSO
in case of running ETSL and local gateway feature.
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LG Secondary IP Tunnel Enable
Range: 1 (on)
2 (off)
Default: 2 (off)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter enables or disables the secondary IP tunnel for 2nd MSO.
LG Secondary Tunnel Remote IP Address
Range: 4 x 0-255
Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter defines the secondary IP tunnels remote address in second
MSO in case of running ETSL and local gateway feature.
LG BFD Enable
Range: 1 (on)
2 (off)
Default: 2 (off)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter enables or disables BFD protocol towards second MSO.
LG Primary PVC BTS IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP Address of the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) for
2nd MSO to be set for communication between the BTS and the Master Site.
The parameter is displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for exam-
ple: 0.0.0.0. Default value indicates that this parameter is not initialized and must
be configured by user.
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LG Primary PVC Core Router IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the IP address of Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) for 2nd MSO endpoint
on the Core Router. Default value indicates that this parameter is not initialized
and must be configured by user.
LG Primary PVC IP Network Mask

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
(PVC) for 2nd MSO to be set for communication between the BTS and the Mas-
ter Site. The parameter is displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for
example: 255.255.255.252. Default value indicates that this parameter is not ini-
tialized and must be configured by user.
LG Secondary PVC BTS IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP Address of the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) for
2nd MSO to be set for communication between the BTS and the Master Site.
The parameter shall be displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for
example: 0.0.0.0. Default value indicates that this parameter is not initialized and
must be configured by user.
LG Secondary PVC Core Router IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: This is the IP address of Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) for 2nd MSO endpoint
on the Core Router. Default value indicates that this parameter is not initialized
and must be configured by user.
LG Secondary PVC IP Network Mask

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
(PVC) for 2nd MSO to be set for communication between the BTS and the Mas-
ter Site. The parameter shall be displayed and set using the normal IP dot nota-
tion, for example: 255.255.255.252.
3.3.11.7
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Internal Tunneling
The Ethernet Site Link Internal Tunneling window consists of two tabs:
• Main System tab: contains parameters which are used to configure the connection with the main
system.
NOTICE: The Tunneling configuration for the Main System is independent from the Local
Gateway configuration.
• Local System tab: contains parameters which are used to configure the connection with the
backup system.
NOTICE: This tab is active only when the local gateway feature is enabled.

Internal tunneling enabled
Range: 1 (on)
2 (off)
Default: 2 (off)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter enables or disables internal tunnels inside WAN tunnels.
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Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the BTS internal primary interface IP address.
Primary Tunnel Mask

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the subnet mask corresponding to the BTS internal primary interface.
Primary Tunnel Remote IP

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the primary internal tunnel endpoint IP address.
IMPORTANT:
• To configure the Secondary Tunnel for the Main System, clear the Secondary IP Tunnel
Disabled check box in the Ethernet Site Link Network Parameters tab.
• To configure the Secondary Tunnel for the Local Gateway, select the LG Secondary IP
Tunnel Enable check box in the Local Gateway Parameters tab.
Secondary Tunnel IP Address

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the BTS internal secondary interface IP address.
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Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the subnet mask corresponding to the BTS internal secondary interface.
Secondary Tunnel Remote IP

Default: 0.0.0.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This is the secondary internal tunnel endpoint IP address.
3.3.12
Site Controller - Call Parameters
The Calls window contains call processing specific parameters such as call timers.
Initial Transmissions
Range: 1 to 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The number of transmissions of a control message in an initial burst for messag-
es that are sent by the system without an acknowledgment requested from the
Mobile Station (MS).
Max(imum) Number of Transmissions
Range: 1 to 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: The maximum number of transmissions of a control message for messages that
are sent by the network with an acknowledgment requested from the Mobile
Station (MS). If an MS acknowledges the message before the maximum num-
ber of transmissions is reached then any further transmissions are discontinued.
Call Set up Timer
Range: no change, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60

Default: 30
Step size: As per Range
Units: seconds
Comments: This timer is used during group, private, and interconnect calls to set the maxi-
mum time that the calling radio waits for the call to be through-connected after
the call has been queued (T302). No change is used to inform the radio that no
change should be made to the current stored value.
Private Call Ring Length Timer
Range: no change, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60

Default: 20
Units: seconds
Comments: This timer is used during private calls to set the maximum time that the calling
radio waits for the called radio to answer the call (T302). No change is used to
inform the radio that no change should be made to the current stored value.
Private Call Inactivity Timer
Range: 0 to 60
Default: 30
Step Size: 1
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Units: seconds
Comments: During a private call, the system monitors the period of time for which neither
party is transmitting. If the period of inactivity exceeds this time then the call is
considered to have been completed and is terminated by the system.
Call Length Timer
Range: infinite, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min, 6 min, 8 min, 10 min, 12 min,
15 min, 20 min, 30 min
Default: 7 min
Units: s/min
Comments: The call length timer limits the maximum length for a call to be active in the Mo-
bile Station (MS) (T310). The configured value for the call length timer applies to
site trunking calls only, as the Master Site (Zone Controller) runs a call length
timer for wide area group, private and interconnect calls. The timer does not ap-
ply to packet data.
Message Timeout For Site Trunking
Range: 0 to 6
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: seconds
Comments: This timer is used to control the time a site trunking normal group call remains
on the traffic channel after the end of a user transmission. At the end of this
hang time the group members return to the control channel and the call ends.
This timer can be optimized to maximize the use of traffic channels for site trunk-
ing. If too short, this can result in a user in a call receiving busy from the Remote
Site (BTS) when a request is made to continue the call. This timer only applies
to normal group calls when a Remote Site is in site trunking. Emergency group
calls in site trunking use a timer value of 30 seconds, which is not configurable.
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Site Wide Call Enabled
Range: No, Yes

Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: Enables or disables the Site Wide Call feature. When this feature is enabled,
both the Site Wide Talk Group and Common Site Wide Talk Group should be
set correctly for this feature to work. WhenSite Wide Call Enabled is set to No
theSite Wide Talk Group and Common Site Wide Talk Group values are both
disabled and no change of values occurs.
Site Wide Talk Group
Range: 1 - 13,999,999
Default: 1 (use a value specific to your needs)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Enabled State: Enabled if Site Wide Call Enabled is Yes, otherwise disabled.
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The talkgroup used for communication between the ZM and the TSC for the Site
Wide Call operation. This value should correspond with the ZM setting.
Common Site Wide Talk Group
Range: 1 - 13,999,999 and 16,777,215

Default: 1 (use a value specific to your needs)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Enabled State: Enabled if Site Wide Call Enabled is Yes, otherwise disabled.
Scope: Site Wide
Comments: The talkgroup used for communication between the TSC and the BR for the Site
Wide Call operation. This value should preferably be the broadcast group ad-
dress (16,777,215 for example: 0xFFFFFF) or alternatively correspond with the
talkgroup setting in the MS.
3.3.13
Site Controller - Short Data Transport Service Parameters
The SDTS screen contains short data processing specific parameters such as TCP IP addresses.
Base Tranceiver System (BTS) SDTS IP Address (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
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Range: 4x0-255
Default: 10.101.64.3
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP address of the BTS to be set in the BTS for Short
Data communication between the BTS and the SDR
Short Data Router (SDR)IP Address (Not used in R5.2 and higher)
Range: 4x0-255
Default R3.8: 10.1.105.199
Default R5.0: 10.128.105.199
Default R5.1: 10.128.105.199
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The optional parameter allows the IP address of the Short Data Router to be set
for Short Data communication between the BTS and the Master Site. This IP ad-
dress is only required when the Short Data Router is on a different IP sub net-
work from the BTS. The parameter must be set to the IP address of the SDR
according to the IP number plan.
SDR Outbound TCP Port Number (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-65535
Default: 4176
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter specifies the TCP port number to which the SDR outbound serv-
ice shall connect for BTS Short Data downlink services.
SDR Inbound TCP Port Number (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-65535
Default: 4177
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: This parameter specifies the TCP port number to which the SDR inbound serv-
ice shall connect for BTS Short Data uplink services.
SDR TCP Port Number (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 0-65535
Default: 4176
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter specifies the TCP port number to which the SDR shall connect.
Side Link Multiplexer (SLM) Max Transmission Unit (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 64-512
Default: 128
Step size: 16
Units: Bytes
Comments: Maximum frame size that the BTS can sent to the SLM or received by the BTS
from the SLM over the X.21 link.
Max(imum) Number of Short Data Repeats
Range: 1-15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The maximum number of transmissions of a short data message for messages
that are sent by the network with an acknowledgment requested from the Mobile
Station (MS). If an MS acknowledges the short data message before the maxi-
mum number of transmissions is reached then any further transmissions are dis-
continued.
Max(imum) Number of Short Data Retries
Range: 1-10
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Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The maximum number of retries performed by the Site Controller sends long
fragmented Short Data PDUs to the MS in the absence of positive confirmation
from the BRC.
Max(imum) TCP Segment Size
Range: 128-1024
Default: 512
Step size: 64
Units: Bytes
Comments: This parameter specifies the maximum size of the TCP packet which is passed
to the IP Layer.
TCP Socket Buffer Size
Range: 20-16384
Default: 8192
Step size: 1
Units: Bytes
Comments: This parameter specifies the size of allocated buffer for TCP send socket.
3.3.14
Site Controller - Voice Parameters
The Voice window contains parameters, which are used to configure the Site Controller for
communication with the master site. These parameters are specific to the routing of voice traffic over
the link to the master site.
Receive Voice
Range: 1 Interface - 2 Interfaces

Default: 2 Interfaces
Step size: N/A
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Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter indicates that MTS joins to voice multicast group and receives
voice traffic either on single site link interface (when parameter is set to 1 Inter-
face) or 2 site link interfaces (when parameter is set to 2 Interfaces). This pa-
rameter is applicable when MTS is working with redundant site link configura-
tion or in a ring topology. This parameter is common for both Ethernet and E1
site links.
Voice Port Number (Not used in R3.8)
Range: 0-65535
Default: 10120
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Voice information.
Voice DLCI Table (Not used in R5.0 and higher)
Range: 0-1023
Default: 21 to 48. The default is incremented giving each DLCI in the table a different de-
fault
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The entries in this table are DLCIs (data link connection identifiers) used in
frame relay communications to identify a PVC (permanent virtual circuit) over
the link between the BTS and the central network equipment. These DLCIs
should match the values programmed in the Site Link Multiplexer (SLM). These
DLCIs are used for voice channel communication. The Service Software pro-
vides a table for entry of the DLCIs. Each Base Radio requires 4 PVCs (1 for
each voice channel) and hence requires 4 DLCIs. The Service Software warns
the user if the number of DLCIs entered is not a multiple of 4. The software also
ignores any entries that exceed the number of BRs set in the personality. It
should be noted that there always is a redundant entry in this table as one chan-
nel is used for control and is not available for voice. This channel depends on
the number of BRs in the BTS and the control channel configuration in the Zone
Manager. It is recommended that all channels are assigned a DLCI for voice
though one is not unused. This allows the system to assign the control channel
to the most appropriate BR without loss of voice capacity.
3.3.15
Site Controller - Packet Data Parameters
The Packet Data tab contains parameters, which are used to configure the Site Controller with
parameters related to the packet data feature of the DIMETRA system.
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Data TX Request Transmissions
Range: 1 - 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The number of times the SwMI initiated move to the Packet Data Channel
(PDCH) message is transmitted by the Remote Site (BTS) to the Mobile Station
(MS). This corresponds to the Initial Transmissions parameter for voice control
signaling. Changing this setting has the effect of increasing, or decreasing, the
packet data-related signaling on the Main Control Channel (MCCH).
End of Data Transmissions
Range: 1 - 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The number of times the SwMI initiated move back to the Main Control Channel
(MCCH) message is transmitted by the Remote Site (BTS) to the Mobile Station
(MS) on the Packet Data Channel (PDCH). This corresponds to the Initial Trans-
missions parameter for voice control signaling. Changing this setting has the ef-
fect of increasing, or decreasing, the signaling on the Packet Data Channel
(PDCH).
Initial Transmissions on PDCH
Range: 1 - 15
Default: 4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The number of transmissions made by the Remote Site (BTS) to set up a group
addressed call on the Packet Data Channel (PDCH). This corresponds to the
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no late entry for packet data.
BTS PD IP Address (Not used in R5.0 and higher)

Default: 10.101.64.2
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter allows the IP address of the BTS to be set in the BTS for com-
munication between the BTS and the Packet Data Gateway. The parameter
shall be displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for example:
18.123.5.209.
PD Gateway IP Address (Not used in R5.1 and higher)

Default R3.8: 10.1.105.188
Default R5.0: 10.128.105.15
Default R5.1: 0.0.0.0 (not used)
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter allows the IP address of the Packet Data Gateway to be set for
communication between the BTS and the Master Site.
PD Port Number
Range: 0 - 65535
Default R3.8: 6042
Default R5.0: : 6042
Default R5.1: 10140
Default R5.2/ 10130
R5.5
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
with the Packet Data Gateway.
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RNG (Radio Network Gateway) IP Address (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)

Default: 10.128.105.15
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: It is the IP address of the Radio Network Gateway (RNG).
3.3.16
Site Controller - Network Management Parameters
The Network Management tab contains parameters, which are used to configure the Site Controller to
support the operation of the network management feature such as IP addresses and port numbers.
Network Mgr IP Address

Default R3.8: 172.16.102.101
Default R5.0: 10.1.233.101
Default R5.1: 10.1.233.101
Default R5.2/ 10.1.233.101
R5.5:
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The IP address of the network manager to which alarm and state change reports
(SNMP traps) are sent.
Network Manager Port Number
Range: 0 - 65535
Default: 162
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The port number at which alarms and state change reports are sent to the net-
work manager.
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releases, not visible and not exported since R6.1)

Default: 10.1.101.4
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter allows the IP address of the BTS to be set in the BTS for com-
munication between the BTS and the network manager. The parameter shall be
displayed and set using the normal IP dot notation, for example: 18.123.5.209.
Zone Manager Port Number
Range: 0 - 65535
Default: 161
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: The parameter specifies the port number on which the BTS expects to receive
configuration updates from the network manager.
Primary Zone Controller Subnet Mask (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)

Default: 255.255.255.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: This parameter specifies the mask of the subnet the primary Zone Controller be-
longs to. Added to support HADAX switch removal in R5.1.
Secondary Zone Controller Subnet Mask (Not used in R5.0 and R3.8)

Default: 255.255.255.0
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
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Comments: This parameter specifies the mask of the subnet the secondary Zone Controller
belongs to. Added to support HADAX switch removal in R5.1.
3.4
Base Radio
The Base Radio configuration window contains parameters, which are specific to a particular Base
Radio within the BTS. Screens are provided for General Parameters and RF specific Parameters. The
number of Base Radios in the BTS is controlled from the main personality screen using the Add and
Delete Base Radio buttons. Site-wide carrier parameters such as the base transmit frequency are
defined in the Carrier Parameters screen.
3.4.1
Base Radio - General Parameters
The General Parameters window contains general parameters for configuration of a Base Radio (BR).
Factory Password
Range: 6 to 14 printable ASCII characters.

Default: See EBTS PR3.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (EBTS),
MBTS 1.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (MBTS), MTS 2 and
MTS 4 Installation, Configuration and Basic Service Manual (MTS)
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Scope: Per Base Radio
Comments: This field defines the login password that gives the user factory access privileg-
es. Each character in the field is displayed as * rather than the character entered
for security reasons. No password verification is provided for this field.
Field Password
Range: 6 to 14 printable ASCII characters.

Default: See EBTS PR3.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (EBTS),
MBTS 1.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (MBTS)
Step size: N/A
Units: N/A
Comments: This field defines the login password that gives the user field service access
privileges. Each character in the field is displayed as * rather than the character
entered for security reasons. No password verification is provided for this field.
Cabinet Id(entity)
Range EBTS: 1 to 3
Range MBTS: 1 to 2
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Range MTS 4: 1 to 2
Range MTS 2: 1 to 2
Range MTS 1: 1 to 2
Default: 1 -> By adding a new BR the next free Cabinet ID/Position ID from default is set
as default value.
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: Identity number of a cabinet in which this BR resides.
NOTICE: The cabinet and position IDs entered here do not set the cabinet and position ID in
the Base Radio, this is done through the BR MMI. The cabinet and position IDs entered in the
BTS Service Software allow the Site Controller to match a configuration file to a physical Base
Radio.
Position Id(entity)
Range EBTS: 1 to 4
Range MBTS: 1 to 2
Range MTS 4: 1 to 4 - for cabinet 1
1 to 6 - for cabinet 2
Range MTS 2: 1 to 2
Range MTS 1: 1 to 2
Default: 1 -> By adding a new BR the next free Cabinet ID/Position ID from default is set
as default value.
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: Position number of this BR within the cabinet.
NOTICE: The cabinet and position IDs entered here do not set the cabinet and position ID in
the Base Radio, this is done through the BR MMI. The cabinet and position IDs entered in the
BTS Service Software allow the Site Controller to match a configuration file to a physical Base
Radio.
3.4.2
Base Radio - RF Parameters
The RF Parameters window contains parameters relating to a single Base Radio (BR). The parameters
define the transmit and receive frequencies used by the BR as well as defining the power output
characteristics of the BR. Site-wide carrier parameters such as the base transmit frequency and duplex
spacing are defined in the Carrier Parameters window under Serving Cell parameters.
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Extended Band Qualifier
Range: Yes, No
Default: No
Step size: N/A
Units: None
Enabled state: Enabled when eMTS Installed is selected, otherwise disabled.
Comments: Extended band qualifier for the Base Radio (BR) determines in which band the
BR operates (normal band or extended band).T
he value of this parameter is spread to the ZC. If the eTETRA feature is enabled
(support for single band mobiles is enabled) in the system the ZC takes the value
of this parameter into account when allocating channels.
Carrier Number
Range: 0 to 4095
Default: 3600 -> By adding a new Base Radio, the next free Carrier Number from default
is set as default value
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Comments: Carrier Number for the Base Radio (BR), used to determine the transmit and re-
ceive frequencies of the BR. This parameter should be set according to the
overall system channel plan specified by the system engineers. Pressing EN-
TER after inputting a value causes the TX and RX frequencies in this window to
be updated.
Tx. (Transmit) Frequency
Range: 100.00000 to 1000.00000

Default: 390.00000
Step size: 0.0250
Units: MHz
Comments: Transmit frequency of Base Radio. The BTS Service Software calculates and
displays this value for information.
Rx. (Receive) Frequency
Range: 100.00000 to 1000.00000

Default: 380.00000
Step size: 0.0250
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Units: MHz
Comments: Receive frequency of Base Radio. The BTS Service Software calculates and
displays this value for information. Frequencies 385.575 MHz and 419.175 MHz
on the MTS are self-quieting and cause a high BER to occur. TESS disallows
these frequencies from being set on the MTS.
Default Tx. (Transmit) Power Level
Range EBTS: 5 to 110

Range MBTS: 3 to 35
Range MTS1: 1 to 15
Range 2 to 80
MTS2/4:
Default: 5
Step size: 1
Units: Watts
Comments: Default operating power level for Base Radio.
MTS1:
The minimum output power for the MTS 1 is 1W and the maximum power is
15W.
MTS2/4:
If the low-power Base Radio is connected, the minimum specification is 2W and
the maximum specification is 36W.
If the medium power Base Radio is connected, the minimum specification is 5W
and the maximum specification is 80W.
CAUTION: The actual Transmit Power Level depends on the Power

Amplifier connected to the Base Radio. This value is not configurable
via TESS. Refer to EBTS PR3.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Serv-
ice Manual (EBTS), MBTS 1.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service
Manual (MBTS), MTS 2 and MTS 4 Installation, Configuration and Ba-
sic Service Manual (MTS) to learn how these values should be config-
ured.
3.5
Adjacent Channel
The Adjacent Channel window contains parameters transmitted to the Mobile Stations (MSs) to
inform them of the cells adjacent to the cell they are currently receiving. This information allows the
MSs to quickly find an alternative cell when they move out of range of the current transmitter.
NOTICE: For D6.2 release parameters connected with Adjacent Sites cannot be viewed,
added, deleted, or edited.
NOTICE: In DIMETRA IP Micro / DIMETRA LiTE systems all sites are adjacent to each other.
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Adjacent Site ID
(In D6.2 release this parameter cannot be viewed, added, deleted, or edited.)
Range R3.8: 1 to 64
Range R5.0: 1 to 120
Range R5.2/ 1 to 100
R5.5:
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The assigned identity of the Site used in communications with the Master Site for
example the Zone Controller (ZC).
Adjacent Site Zone ID
(In D6.2 release this parameter cannot be viewed, added, deleted, or edited.)
Range R3.8: 1 to 16
Range R5.2/ 1 to 256
R5.5:
Default: 1
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This is the Zone ID of the Site having the Adjacent Channel.
Adjacent Site Subscriber Class
(Not used in R5.0 and R3.8) (In D6.2 release this parameter cannot be viewed, added, deleted, or
edited.)
Range: 0 to 65,535
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Default: 65,535
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: This is the Subscriber Class of a neighbor cell (adjacent site) transmitted (broad-
cast) by the Base Radio on the MCCH. The default value is acceptable until
communication with the ZC is established.
Main Carrier Number
Range: 0 to 4095
Default: 0 -> By adding a new Adjacent Channel the next free Main Carrier Number from
default is set as default value
Step size: 1
Units: N/A
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: Transmitted (broadcast) by Base Radio on the control channel. This is used to
define the frequency of the downlink main carrier (carrier containing the main
control channel) of a neighboring cell. The carrier number is dynamic following
assigned control channels.
Location Area
Range: 0 to 16383
Default: 0
Step size: 1
Units: None
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The adjacent site location area provides a label for the location area of an adja-
cent site. It is broadcast by the remote site (BTS) as part of the neighbor cell
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Max MS Tx Power (Maximum Mobile Station Transmit Power)
Range: 15 to 45
Default: 35 dBm
Step size: 5
Units: dBm
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The maximum Mobile Station (MS) transmit power is broadcast by the Remote
Site (BTS) to the MS and informs the MS of the maximum power that is allowed
to be transmitted in the adjacent site. It is used to influence the cell selection/
reselection process.
Min Rx Acc. Level (Minimum Receiver Access Level)
Range: -125 to -50

Default: -110 dBm
Step size: 5
Units: dBm
Scope: Cell wide
Comments: The minimum receive access level is broadcast by the system to the Mobile Sta-
tion (MS) and informs the MS of the minimum received signal level required at
the adjacent site. It is used to influence the cell selection/reselection process.
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Informative Reports, Errors, and Warnings
Chapter 4
Informative Reports, Errors, and

Warnings
The section below describes Informative Reports, Errors, and Warnings.
4.1
Personality Screen Messages
The following items describe Personality Screen Messages.
4.1.1
Site Configuration (Top Level) Messages
It is not recommended to configure the satellite option only for the primary site link.
The primary site link should introduce equal or lower delay than the secondary link.
4.1.2
Confirm Addition of New Base Radio
Confirm using the Yes or No buttons whether you wish to add a new Base Radio to the site
configuration.
4.1.3
Confirm Deletion of Existing Base Radio
Confirm using the Yes or No buttons whether you wish to remove an existing Base Radio from the site
configuration.
4.1.4
Confirm Deletion of Existing Adjacent Channel
Confirm using the Yes or No buttons whether you wish to remove an existing Adjacent Channel from
the site configuration.
4.1.5
Confirm Clearing eMTS Installed Checkbox
You are about to clear eMTS Installed checkbox whereas some BRs uses extended band. Are you
sure you want to proceed?
4.1.6
Confirm Lack of Support for Standby BR on the eTETRA MTS
eTETRA MTS does not support Standby BR. The configuration for Standby BR has been cleared.
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4.1.7
Confirm Addition of New Adjacent Channel
Confirm using the Yes or No buttons whether you wish to add a new Adjacent Channel to the site
configuration.
4.1.8
Incorrect Data Value Entered
The value entered is outside the valid range, contains illegal characters or is incorrectly formatted. The
control that contains the invalid entry will be reset to its default value when the message box containing
the error message is dismissed. See the help screen page (by pressing F1 or the Help button) for this
particular data entry window if in doubt about the valid range for this parameter.
NOTICE: This can also happen after an upload followed by a download. That means that the
BTS Service Software has reset the uploaded cipher key to its default value following a
configuration upload from a site to prevent copying of keys. In this case a key needs to be
entered to make a valid site configuration otherwise the BTS Service Software displays an
"Incorrect Cipher ..." warning after pressing the OK button in the Serving Cell site. The warning
was as a result of a configuration upload but the BTS Service Software does not know whether
this is the case since it has no internal memory for this purpose.
4.1.9
Disclaimer Message Size
Maximum size of disclaimer message text has been reached.
4.1.10
Channel Number Error
Entries into the DLCI table must be in multiples of four and must also be contiguous. For example if a
configuration contains 2 Base Radios the DLCI table should contain entries for the first 8 channels.
4.1.11
Reset Site Data
This control (present on the Site Configuration window) resets the entire site configuration data. A
warning message is displayed to allow the user to confirm whether to continue with the operation
(which is not reversible).
WARNING: Use of this control returns all the personality-related data to their default values; it
should be used with caution.
4.1.12
Site Description Error or Site Version Error
The edit boxes provided for entry of the Site Title and Version are restricted to 100 and 10 characters
respectively. If either of these is exceeded a warning is displayed for the user. When the warning
message is dismissed, input focus is returned to the edit control that exceeded the input limit for the
user to change the entry.
4.2
Ethernet Site Link Messages
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• Error: This fault indicates that configuration is not valid and cannot be saved. Errors shall be
displayed in the Error message box. Information concerning the reason of an error is displayed
along with instructions on how to handle it.
• Warning: This fault indicates that parameter corresponding with the warning is assigned non-
standard value, which might lead to non-optimal or unexpected behavior of the MTS. However, non-
standard settings can be useful for some exceptional configuration. User is allowed to apply such
settings by pressing YES button in the Warning message box. The user can also drop the change
by pressing NO button in the Warning message box.
Errors and warnings can appear on two levels:
• When pressing OK button on child dialog of the Ethernet Site Link tab. In such case configuration
performed in appropriate dialog is not accepted until user corrects all Errors.
• When pressing OK button on the Ethernet Site Link tab. In this case configuration performed in all
dialogs must be positively validated before it can be saved. If the validation is not successful and
configuration cannot be saved, the user is informed about error that must be corrected. On this level
user shall be informed about errors that could not be discovered when validating configuration from
single child dialog. For example when user configures CBS in QOS Parameters dialog to be lower
than fragmentation size in Network Parameters dialog, then an error message appears after
pressing OK button on the Ethernet Site Link tab. When pressing OK button on the Ethernet Site
Link tab, the user is informed once again about ignoring any warnings during configuration in
Ethernet Site Link (by pressing YES button on the warning message box). In such case a warning
exclamation mark is visible opposite to Edit button of any child dialog for which warnings were
ignored.
4.2.1
Ethernet Site Link Tab
• Make sure that IP Fragmentation Size configured in Network Parameters dialog is lower than
<value>.
• EBS cannot be lower than Primary Tunnel Fragmentation Size plus size of Ethernet headers (42
bytes).
• CBS cannot be lower than Primary Tunnel Fragmentation Size plus size of Ethernet headers (42
bytes).
• PVC1 interface IP address should not be in Primary WAN interfaces IP network. Are you sure you
want to proceed?
• Ethernet Site Link Configuration contains non-standard settings which might result in incorrect
operation of Base Station. Are you sure you want to proceed?
• Ethernet Site Link Configuration contains incorrect settings.
4.2.1.1
Ethernet Site Link Tab - Network Parameters
• Primary WAN Interface Address cannot be 0.0.0.0.
• Incorrect Primary WAN IP Netmask.
• Primary WAN Interface Gateway does not fit in primary WAN Interface Network.
• Primary WAN VLAN ID should be in the range of 1 - 4095
• Primary VLAN Tagging should not be OFF if primary WAN Gateway is 0.0.0.0. Are you sure you
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• Primary VLAN Tagging should not be ON if primary WAN Gateway is not 0.0.0.0. Are you sure you
want to proceed?
• Primary IP Tunnel Remote Address cannot be 0.0.0.0.
• Local IP address (primary WAN interface IP address) for Primary IP tunnel must be in the same IP
subnet as corresponding Remote IP address.
• IP address of Primary WAN Interface,IP address of Primary Gateway and Remote IP address of
Primary IP tunnel must be unique.
• Make sure that CBS and EBS (if used) configured in QOS Parmeters dialog are grater than value>.
• Secondary WAN IP address shall be set when interface is enabled.
• Incorrect Secondary WAN IP Netmask.
• WAN interface address mask shall be set for secondary WAN interface.
• Secondary IP Tunnel should be enabled when secondary WAN interface is enabled.
• VLAN tagging options should be equal for both WAN interfaces.
• Both WAN interfaces shall have same layer 2/3 setting. Add or remove gateway address.
• Secondary tunnel remote IP address cannot be equal to secondary WAN interface IP address.
• WAN Addresses shall be unique for each WAN interface.
• Secondary VLAN Tagging should not be set to OFF if primary WAN Gateway is 0.0.0.0.
• Secondary VLAN Tagging should not be set to ON if primary WAN Gateway is not 0.0.0.0.
• Secondary WAN interface address shall be different from secondary gateway.
• Secondary IP tunnel remote address shall be different from secondary gateway.
• Secondary WAN interface gateway does not fit in secondary WAN interface network.
• Secondary tunnel remote address does not fit in secondary WAN interface network.
• For 2 tunnels on primary WAN interface only layer 3 link is supported. Primary gateway address
should be set.
• Secondary WAN IP address shall not be set while interface is disabled.
• Secondary WAN gateway shall not be set while interface disabled.
• Secondary tunnel remote address does not fit in primary WAN interface network.
• Secondary WAN interface is disabled, but secondary WAN mask is set.
• Secondary WAN interface is disabled, but secondary VLAN ID is set.
• Secondary IP tunnel remote address must be set if secondary IP tunnel is enabled.
• Secondary IP tunnel remote address is set but secondary IP tunnel is disabled.
• Tunnel 2 receive voice option should be OFF when secondary tunnel is disabled.
• Remote IP Addresses should be unique for each Tunnel.
• Secondary WAN VLAN ID should be in the range of 1 - 4095.
• VLAN IDs shall be unique for WAN interfaces.
4.2.1.2
Ethernet Site Link Tab - QOS Parameters
• Yellow Color Map cannot be empty if EBS is set to a value other than 0.
• Yellow Color Map should be empty if EBS set to 0 value.
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• EIR cannot be 0 when EBS is set to a value other than 0.

• EBS cannot be 0 when EIR is set to a value other than 0.
4.2.1.3
Site Controller - Ethernet Site Link Local Gateway Parameters
• BTS IP address for 2nd MSO shall be set.
• BTS IP mask for 2nd MSO shall be set.
• Primary/Secondary tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO cannot be equal to Primary/Secondary
WAN interface address.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO must be set.
• Tunnel remote addresses for 2nd MSO shall be different.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO is set but Primary/Secondary IP tunnel
for 2nd MSO is disabled.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO shall be different from Primary/
Secondary gateway for 2nd MSO LG PVC1 interface IP address cannot be in LG PVC2 interfaces
IP network for 2nd MSO.
• Primary PVC BTS IP address for 2nd MSO shall be set.
• Primary PVC IP mask for 2nd MSO shall be set.
• PVC1 CR IP address shall fit in PVC1 network for 2nd MSO.
• PVC1 CR IP address shall be different from PVC1 BTS IP address for 2nd MSO.
• Secondary PVC BTS IP address for 2nd MSO shall be set.
• Secondary PVC IP mask for 2nd MSO shall be set.
• PVC2 CR IP address shall fit in PVC2 network for 2nd MSO.
• PVC2 CR IP address shall be different from PVC2 BTS IP address for 2nd MSO.
• PVC IP Addresses shall be unique for each PVC interface for 2nd MSO. Both PVC CR IP
addresses should be set to 0 or both different than 0 for 2nd MSO.
• Primary/Secondary tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO cannot be equal to Primary/Secondary
WAN interface address.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO shall be different from main Primary/
Secondary tunnels remote address.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO shall be different from main secondary
tunnels remote address.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO shall be different from Primary/
Secondary gateway.
• Primary/Secondary tunnel remote address for 2nd MSO does not fit in Primary/Secondary WAN
interface network.
• Primary/Secondary WAN interface address shall be different from Primary/Secondary gateway for
2nd MSO.
• Primary/Secondary IP tunnel remote address shall be different from Primary/Secondary gateway for
2nd MSO.
• Primary/Secondary WAN interface gateway for 2nd MSO does not fit in Primary/Secondary WAN
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• BTS Site ID for Primary MSO should be in the range: 1-95 when Local Gateway is enabled. Are you
sure you want to proceed?
4.2.2
Site Link Tab
• IP address shall be set for PVC1 interface. Are you sure you want to proceed?
• IP address shall be set for PVC2 interface. Are you sure you want to proceed?
• IP mask shall be set for PVC1 interface. Are you sure you want to proceed?
• IP mask shall be set for PVC2 interface. Are you sure you want to proceed?
• PVC Addresses shall be unique for each PVC interface. Are you sure you want to proceed?
• PVC1 interface IP address should not be in PVC2 interfaces IP network. Are you sure you want to
proceed?
• Primary PVC BTS IP Address should be in the same network as Primary PVC Core Router
Address.
• Secondary PVC BTS IP Address should be in the same network as Secondary PVC Core Router
Address.
• Primary PVC BTS IP Address shouldnt be the same as Primary PVC Core Router IP Address.
• Secondary PVC BTS IP Address shouldnt be the same as Secondary PVC Core Router IP
Address.
• When BFD is enabled then both PVC Core Router addresses on the Site Link tab should be set.
4.3
General File Access Messages
The following section describes the General File Access Messages.
4.3.1
Configuration Version Not Accepted
An attempt was made to open a configuration file that is created by an earlier version of the BTS
Service Software that is no longer compatible. The data has to be re-entered.
4.3.2
Configuration File Version Not Current
The configuration file selected was created by an earlier version of the BTS Service Software. This file
can be read by this version but some data may not be present and is set to default. See the release
notes for details of changes made to this version.
4.3.3
Data File Read Error
An error was detected in the decoding process. The file being decoded may have been corrupted on
transfer to/from the Site Controller, on the Site Controller or within the PC. The following messages
may be displayed as a result of the decoders verification and validation processes:
• Illegal Base Radio index found.
• Input file format error.
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• File name does not match that expected.

• Unrecognizable or non-supported type code.
If this problem persists, contact your Motorola Solutions Service Center.
4.3.4
Opening a .cf File
The user is not permitted to open a .cf file. When a configuration is uploaded from the Site Controller
the decoder operates on a complete set of .cf files not an individual file. Information regarding only
the Site Controller or a single Base Radio can be viewed by opening an .sc1 or b0? file accordingly.
The BTS Service Software is able to decode these files singularly with no ambiguities.
4.3.5
Save Changes
You are about to perform an operation that results in the current personality being lost. This has been
modified since it was last saved.
The user can (see File Menu on page 43):
• Save under the current filename
• Save as a new file
• Cancel — proceed without saving.
NOTICE: A configuration may not be downloaded until the currently loaded personality is
saved, or a new personality is loaded.
4.3.6
Read Only Files
You have attempted to save a file that is only available for reading. To save the contents of the
personality to disk the file must be renamed using the Save As command (see File Menu on page 43).
4.3.7
Saving Previously Generated Files
This warning is generated when the user attempts to save a personality created from a *.sc1 or
*.b0? file. These files are originally created by the Generate command. When an existing *.sc1 or
*.b0? file is read and decoded into the BTS Service Software only certain data can be recreated. Any
remaining information is set to default values as only one file can be read and decoded at on one time.
It is therefore impossible to construct a site solely from compiled data.
For example if the file test.b03 was opened it is effectively converted to Base Radio 1. Other data
held within the file that reference Base Radios 1 and 2 would be lost. In addition, the Site Controller
data only consists of default values. If then a new configuration file were created by using File- →
Save or Save As then it would not contain the data intended. A subsequent compilation and
transmission of the compiled data to the Site Controller may result in unpredictable results.
The warning is to alert the user to this fact if the OK button is pressed then the file operation proceeds
as usual.
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4.3.8
Unrecognized Data
No recognizable data was found in the file selected - no action was taken.
Meaning: The file selected for reading and decoding did not contain data that the BTS Service
Software could recognize. Either the wrong type of file was selected or the file has been corrupted in
some way. This problem can occur if a file was opened that has an extension that is allowed but is not
a file produced by the BTS Service Software.
4.3.9
Unrecognized File
You have tried to open a file with a .cfg extension that was not recognized by the BTS Service
Software. The file may be corrupt or incorrectly named.
4.3.10
Unrecognized File Type
The BTS Service Software could not recognize the file that has been selected to be opened. It is either
corrupt or incorrectly named.
4.3.11
Configuration Not Saved
The current configuration has not been saved to disk. The user may proceed from this prompt, but they
will not be able to download a configuration until the current configuration has been saved or another
configuration is loaded into memory.
4.4
Communication Messages
The following section describes the Communication Messages.
4.4.1
Discard Changes
The Dialing Directory has been modified. These modifications are lost if Yes is selected. To keep the
modifications, select No and exit the Dialing Directory window using the OK button.
4.4.2
Modem Initialization Error
The modem failed to initialize. Ensure that it is switched on and connected to the serial port selected.
If the modem is switched on and connected to the serial port the following points may be of assistance:
• The modem may currently be connected, this is unlikely but could have happened if the modem is
dialed by another modem. To force the modem to drop any current connection, exit the Dialing
Directory window and close the Connection Window.
• Ensure that any initialization string entered does not contain an AT command. The string is
automatically prefixed and the inclusion of a second AT results in the modem failing to dial.
• Ensure that the baud rate between the BTS Service Software and the modem is not greater than
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4.4.3
Modem Dialing Error
The remote end failed to answer the call. Ensure that the number dialed was correct or try again later.
If the number dialed is correct and the remote modem is not busy the following points may be of use.
• It is necessary to set the modem connected to the Site Controller to auto answer. Speak to
someone at the remote end to ensure this is the case. Issues relating to the remote modem
configuration are documented in EBTS PR3.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual
(EBTS), MBTS 1.0 Installation, Configuration Basic Service Manual (MBTS).
4.4.4
Modem Connection Error
The Modem failed to connect to the remote end.
Possible reasons include:
• The line was busy.
• The remote end failed to answer.
In either case ensure that the number dialed was correct and/or try again later.
4.4.5
Serial Port Not Detected
When the BTS Service Software cannot locate a free serial port on the host machine, close an
application that is using one of the serial ports and retry the command/re-start the BTS Service
Software.
4.4.6
Too Many Characters in Name
The maximum number of characters allocated for the storage of the Site Name and Number is 75
characters. This imposes a restriction on the number of characters that may be entered into the name
box of 75 - length of the phone number. A check is performed when the Add or Replace buttons are
pressed. A warning is displayed for the user if this criterion is exceeded.
4.4.7
Unable to Configure Serial Port
The BTS Service Software could not initialize the selected serial port. This may be caused by the user
attempting to use a port currently not available. Change the port selector on the Direct Settings or
Modem Settings window depending upon the current mode of connection.
Alternatively, this may be a hardware or system error. The PC user manual should be consulted for
possible causes.
4.4.8
Undetermined Modem Error
The modem responded with an error that was not recognized. Ensure that the modem initialization
settings are correct and if possible try to determine if the modem is operating correctly by alternative
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4.4.9
VT100 Logging Errors
When logging VT100 output into a log file the BTS Service Software performs a number of checks to
ensure the file handling is carried out successfully. Errors that occur are presented to the user as
warnings messages. The following is an explanation of the errors that may occur:
File Open Errors - Errors that have prevented the file from being opened:
Permission denied! Check that the file "filename" is not already open by another application. - If the log
file is currently opened by another application this warning will be displayed. Dismiss the message box
and check all other applications currently running to find the one that has the file open. After closing the
file in the other application press Log to File and select the file as before. It should be opened without
error this time.
The path "pathname" is not valid and the file could not be opened. - The user has entered an invalid
path into the file name edit control on the Log File Selection window. Dismiss the message box and
press Log to File. If you are unsure of the correct path use the Drives and Directories selectors to
navigate to the desired location.
The application has failed to open the file "filename". - The BTS Service Software has failed to open
the file and the error returned does not fall into either of the above categories. If the failure occurred
attempting to open an existing file then try opening the file using an alternative application, such as
Notepad. If this is unsuccessful, consult your PC users manual. If the file can be opened by another
application and not by the BTS Service Software you may want to consult your local Motorola Solutions
Service Center. If the error has been thrown in an attempt to create a new file check the available disk
space. If sufficient space is available a PC user manual should be consulted.
File Write Errors - Errors that have occurred while writing data to the file:
Disk full! Logging to file "filename" has been terminated. - The data has failed to be written to disk due
to a disk full condition. Free up space on the destination drive of choose a different drive for the log file.
A write error has occurred. Logging to file "filename" has been terminated. - An error has occurred
while attempting to write data into the file that cannot be attributed to a disk full condition.
4.4.10
File Download Type
This window appears when the user selects Send Files. The user is prompted to select from the
following options.
Send Configuration: The user is prompted to select a configuration file (.cfg) for download
Send Application Files: The user is prompted to select application files (.txc, .brc, .x21) for
download
Cancel: Transmit operation is canceled
4.5
Data Generation and Decoding Messages
The following section describes the Data Generation and Decoding Messages.
4.5.1
Configuration File Compilation Failed
An error was detected during the configuration file compilation phase; this prevented the output file(s)
from being created correctly.
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• Output file already exists and is write protected.

• Output file cannot be written because of a computer error.
• The file system is damaged.
• Out of disk space.
If this situation persists, contact your local Motorola Solutions Service Center.
WARNING: The warning "The BER compilation phase failed. Invalid Cipher Key - Encrypted
Static Cipher Key" means that the BTS Service Software has reset the uploaded cipher key to
its default value following a configuration upload from a site to prevent copying of keys. A key
needs to be entered to make a valid site configuration otherwise the BTS Service Software
displays an "Incorrect Cipher..." warning after pressing the OK button in the Serving Cell site.
The warning was as a result of a configuration upload but the BTS Service Software does not
know whether this is the case since it has no internal memory for this purpose
4.5.2
Duplicate Cabinet ID Position
More than one BR has been configured with the same combination of cabinet and position. All BRs
must be configured with a unique combination of cabinet and position. If BRs are configured with the
same cabinet / position then one or more BRs will fail to operate and this may cause the site to fail
completely.
4.5.3
Decoding Configuration Data Files
The following points apply to the decoding of configuration files either as a result of a configuration
upload from the Site Controller or if a user has opened a generated *.b0? or *.sc1 file.
When uploading a configuration from the Site Controller there must always be at least one tsc.cf file
and one brc0?.cf file present in the memory of the Site Controller.
Messages that may be displayed while decoding files:
• No Site Controller file (tsc.cf) was uploaded from the Site Controller. File data decoding cannot
continue.
Meaning: Although the configuration files were successfully uploaded from the Site Controller, the
tsc.cf file was not received. This file is required so that the number of Base Radios present in the
Site Controller can be calculated. Use the Site Controller MMI DIR command to establish the
existence of the file on the Site Controller.
• The number of BR files required by the Site Controller file is greater than the number actually
uploaded from the Site Controller. All data read during the Site Controller decoding phase will be
discarded.
Meaning: The Site Controller file decoded specifies the number of Base Radios present in this site.
The actual number of Base Radio files uploaded from the Site Controller was less than this number.
Therefore the site cannot be reproduced. Use the Site Controller MMI DIR command to establish
the existence of the file on the Site Controller.
• An error occurred during file upload. The auto decoding process will not be carried out.
Meaning: The upload process has been terminated because of a communications failure with the
Site Controller. In order to read and decode an entire site the communications process must
complete successfully.
• Out of the x Base Radio file(s) uploaded only the first y file(s) are included in the current
configuration. These files were decoded successfully.
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Meaning: If a configuration has been downloaded to the Site Controller that contains 4 Base Radio
files but it has overwritten a configuration that contained more than 4 Base Radio files then Base
Radio files not relevant to the current configuration will still be stored in the memory of the Site
Controller. When a configuration upload is requested all the configuration files in the Site Controller
will be uploaded to the BTS Service Software. The BTS Service Software only knows how many
Base Radio files are required for the current configuration after decoding the tsc.cf file. If files have
been uploaded that are not included in the configuration then the above message is displayed to
inform the user. The configuration will still be successfully decoded.
• The sequence of uploaded BR files is inconsistent with the Site Controller file.
Meaning: After decoding the tsc.cf file the BTS Service Software has examined the list of
uploaded Base Radio files and discovered there is not a numerically contiguous sequence of Base
Radio files for the range extracted from the tsc.cf file.
• Site Controller data file successfully read.
Meaning: The user has opened a *.sc1 file, this file has been successfully decoded and the data
loaded into the personality.
• Base Radio - x successfully read.
Meaning: The user has opened a *.b0? file, this file has been successfully decoded and the data
loaded into the personality.
• MTS 4configuration has been successfully imported to the <current_site_type> personality.
Meaning: The user has opened a configuration created for different type of BTS than presently
selected.
• BRs number for selected BTS type exceeds the maximum
Meaning: The user has opened a configuration file with a number of BRs greater than maximum for
selected type of BTS.
4.5.4
Carrier Number Value
385.575 MHz and 419.175 MHz receiver frequencies produce a self-quieting effect in the MTS base
radios. Change the Carrier Number value.
4.5.5
Path Delay Threshold Parameter out of Range
Path Delay Threshold parameter is out of range. It has been truncated to the maximum valid value.
4.5.6
GPS Signal Lost Timer invalid value
Infinite value of GPS Signal Lost Timer is not available in the currently selected release mode.
The parameter has been set back to the default.
4.5.7
Serial Communications Error
An error was detected during the operation of the serial communications system. Possible causes are:
• noise on the communications lines
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• an internal system error
All cables and connections should be checked before further communications attempts are made.
4.5.8
Unrecognized Object IDs
A list of configuration file object IDs that could not be recognized during the decoding phase is
displayed.. Each parameter within the data file has a unique location code. The unresolved OIDs and
their values are stored in the .cfg files and exported (.sc1 files). This is most likely to occur if there is
a mismatch in the versions of the Site Controller and the BTS Service Software. It is possible for the
Site Controller to have been programmed by a later version of the BTS Service Software. In this case
additional parameters may have been added that are not known to the BTS Service Software.
However, if an older version of the BTS Service Software is being used then these parameters would
not be present.
NOTICE: The message appears only if the Configuration → Options → Notify of
unrecognized MIB parameters option is set.
4.6
General Application Messages
The following sections describe different messages that pertain to the application itself.
4.6.1
Fatal Errors
BTS Service Software Fatal Errors are generated mainly due to system errors such as the inability to
create a file or to execute a Windows command. In these circumstances the BTS Service Software
cannot proceed with its current task without producing unpredictable results.
Record the error message as displayed on the dialog box from which this help page was invoked
together with any relevant information, such as what action(s) were being executed at the time.
Contact your local Motorola Solutions Service Center for assistance if the problem persists.
Information about the error is written to the error log file called cfgerr.log located in the directory
where the BTS Service Software was installed. Your local Motorola Solutions Service Center may
request diagnostic information contained within this file.
The BTS Service Software is always automatically shut down after a fatal error is detected, this may
cause a Windows General Protection Fault, it is therefore advised to re-boot the machine after any
such error occurs.
4.6.2
Internal Application Configuration Reset
When the BTS Service Software is superseded by a later version it automatically overwrites its private
configuration file with a new version. This is done to ensure that any changes made to the tool are
correctly registered. Unfortunately this action resets the serial port configuration selections and the
passwords to default settings. This message is intended to inform the user of this fact so that the
previous settings may be correctly reinstated.
4.6.3
Password Confirmation
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4.6.4
Title Bar
The title bar is located along the top of a window. It contains the name of the application and
document. To move the window, drag the title bar.
NOTICE: You can also move dialog boxes by dragging their title bars.
A title bar may contain the following elements:

• Application Control-menu button
• Name of the application
• Name of the document
• Restore button
• Maximize button
4.6.5
Scroll Bars
Displayed at the right and bottom edges of the document window. The scroll boxes inside the scroll
bars indicate your vertical and horizontal location in the document. You can use the mouse to scroll to
other parts of the document.
4.6.6
System Menu Commands
Table 14: System Menu Commands
Command Description Comments/Other Parameters

Size Used to display a four-headed Shortcuts
arrow so you can size the ac- Mouse: Drag the size bars at the
tive window with the arrow corners or edges of the window.
keys. See Sizing Windows with
Size Command on page 199. This command is unavailable if
you maximize the window.
This command is unavailable if
the BTS Service Software is in
Communications Mode.
Move Used to display a four-headed This command is unavailable if

arrow so you can move the ac- you maximize the window.
tive window or dialog box with Shortcut: CTRL+F7
the arrow keys.
Minimize Used to reduce the BTS Serv- Shortcuts
ice Software window to an icon. Mouse: Click the minimize icon
on the title bar.
Keys: ALT+F9
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Command Description Comments/Other Parameters

Maximize Use this command to enlarge This command is unavailable if
the active window to fill the the BTS Service Software is in
available space. Communications Mode.
Shortcuts
Mouse: Click the maximize icon
on the title bar; or double-
click the title bar.
Keys: CTRL+F10 enlarges a
document window.
Close Used to close the active win-

dow or dialog box. Clicking this
button is the same as choosing
the Exit command in File Menu
on page 43. Shortcuts
Keys: ALT+F4
Restore Use this command to return the

active window to its size and
position before you chose the
Maximize or Minimize com-
mand.
Switch to Use this command to display a Shortcuts
list of all open applications. Use Keys: CTRL+ESC
this "Task List" to switch to or
close an application on the list.
4.6.6.1
Sizing Windows with Size Command
Procedure:
1 Click Size.
2 After the pointer changes to the four-headed arrow , press one of the DIRECTION keys (left,
right, up, or down arrow key) to move the pointer to the border you want to move.
3 Press a DIRECTION key to move the border.
4 Press ENTER when the window is the size you want
4.6.6.2
Switch To Command Dialog Box Options
When you choose the Switch To command, you are presented with a dialog box with the following
options:
Task List
Select the application you want to switch to or close.
Switch To
Makes the selected application active.
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Closes the selected application.

Cancel
Closes the Task List box.
Cascade
Arranges open applications so they overlap and you can see each title bar. This option does not affect
applications reduced to icons.
Tile
Arranges open applications into windows that do not overlap. This option does not affect applications
reduced to icons.
Arrange Icons
Arranges the icons of all minimized applications across the bottom of the screen.
4.6.7
System Unstable
The system has encountered a fatal internal error. The error log could not be written to because the
system has prevented it. Reboot the machine to ensure that the system is in a stable state to continue.
The program terminates when the OK is pressed.
4.6.8
Path Delay Threshold
For proper system operation only Air to Ground Stations with the appropriate setting of Subscriber
Class corresponding to Air to Ground compliant subscribers should be configured with Path Delay
Threshold higher than 58.1 km. Are you sure you want to use this setting?
4.7
TETRA Group ID Error
The TETRA Group ID Min parameter is greater than the TETRA Group ID Max parameter. Correct the
value in error. The error checking is performed when the OK button on the Site Controller sheet is
pressed.
4.8
TETRA Individual ID Error
The TETRA Individual ID Min parameter is greater than the TETRA Individual ID Max parameter.
Correct the value in error. The error checking is performed when OK button on the Site Controller
sheet is pressed.
4.9
Duplicate Carrier Number
At least two BRs have been configured with the same Carrier Number. All BRs should be configured
with a unique Carrier Number to facilitate the visualization of the values.
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4.10
Duplicate Main Carrier Number
At least two BRs have been configured with the same Main Carrier Number. All BRs should be
configured with a unique Main Carrier Number to facilitate the visualization of the values.
4.11
Duplicate DLCI Entries
At least one entry of the DLCI table is duplicate. All entries in the DLCI table should be unique to
facilitate the visualization of the values.
4.12
Invalid Deleted Adjacent Site
The ID of a deleted Adjacent Site is set to 0xFF (255), but this Site entry cannot be removed from the
config and hence the implementation of 0xFF, so instead of displaying it incorrectly, this table entry is
interpreted as deleted/invalid site and it is ignored.
4.13
Configuration Not Sent
The current configuration has not been saved to disk. The user may not proceed with a configuration
file download at this prompt. Configuration download is not possible until the current configuration has
been saved or another configuration is loaded into memory.
4.14
Ethernet Site Parameters Not Set
Ethernet Site Link does not work until parameters in the following dialog(s) on the Ethernet Site Link
tab are not configured: Network Parameters. Are you sure you want to proceed?
4.15
Extended TX Base Frequency Out Of Range
Extended TX Base Frequency <current_value> MHz does not conform to TETRA Standard.
According to the current ETSI Specification TS 100 392-15 V1.3.1 it should be <suggested_value>
MHz. You can change this setting on the Serving Cell - Carrier Tab.
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Windows Reference
Chapter 5
Windows Reference
The following section describes the Windows Reference dialog boxes.
5.1
Create Personality Dialog Box
The Service Software provides multi-release support, so configurations for different Motorola
DIMETRA BTS Types and System Releases can be created and edited within the same BTS Service
Software application. Currently supported DIMETRA/BTS versions are MTS4/MTS2/MTS1/EBTS/
MBTS R9.0, R9.0 Non Standard, R8.3, R8.3 Non Standard, MTS4/MTS2/MTS1 R9.0, R9.0 Non
Standard, R8.3, R8.3 Non Standard, DIMETRA Standalone BTS, R8.2, R8.2 Non Standard, R8.1, R8.1
Non Standard, R8.0, R8.0 Non Standard, R7.2, R7.2 Non Standard, Non Standard, R7.1, R7.1 Non
Standard, R7.0, R7.0 Non Standard, R6.2, R6.2 Non Standard, R6.1, R6.1 Non Standard, R6.0,R6.0
Non Standard, R5.5, R5.5 Non Standard, R5.5 SCO, R5.2, R5.2 Non Standard, R5.2 SCO, R5.1, R5.1
Non Standard, R5.1 SCO, R5.0 and R3.7/R3.8.
Specify the type of personality you wish to create:
• DIMETRA R9.0
• DIMETRA R8.3
• DIMETRA Standalone BTS
• DIMETRA 8.2
• DIMETRA 8.1
• DIMETRA R8.0
• DIMETRA R7.2
• DIMETRA R7.1
• DIMETRA R7.0
• DIMETRA R6.2
• DIMETRA R6.1
• DIMETRA R6.0
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• DIMETRA R5.5
• DIMETRA R5.2
• DIMETRA R5.1
• DIMETRA R5.0
• DIMETRA R3.7/R3.8
If no personality has been chosen yet (Mode: Undefined), the suggested personality type to create is
EBTS DIMETRA R9.X
Once a personality is selected, the BTS Service Software indicates the current mode to the user by
printing Mode: EBTS, Mode: MBTS, Mode: MTS 2, Mode: MTS 1 or Mode: MTS 4 followed by the
release number in the Status Bar.
NOTICE: Depending on the configuration chosen, some items under the Connection menu are
inactive. For example, when MTS mode or DIMETRA R6.1 or higher has been chosen in TESS,
the Connect Modem option is unavailable.
5.2
File Open Dialog Box
The following options allow you to specify which file to open:
File Name
Type or select the filename you want to open. This box lists files with the extension you select in the
List Files of Type box.
List Files of Type
Select the type of file you want to open.
Drives
Select the drive, in which the BTS Service Software stores the file that you want to open.
Directories
Select the directory in which the BTS Service Software stores the file that you want to open.
Network...
Choose this button to connect to a network location, assigning it a new drive letter.
5.3
File Save As Dialog Box
The following options allow to specify the name and location of the file to be saved:
File Name
Type a new filename to save a document with a different name. The BTS Service Software adds the
extension you specify in the Save File As Type box.
Drives
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Select the drive in which you want to store the document.

Directories
Select the directory in which you want to store the document.
Network...
Choose this button to connect to a network location, assigning it a new drive letter.
5.4
Files and Directories
The BTS Service Software makes use of the PC hard disk memory to store configuration files,
application files, and uploaded files. It is suggested that the user creates a directory structure (using
Windows Explorer or a similar tool) to aid the ease of location of files. By default the BTS Service
Software reads and writes all data to the directory where the tool was installed (Example: C:\Program
Files\TESS). This includes uploaded configuration and diagnostic files. This directory will also be
used for generated files unless the user performs a File → Save, File → Save As or File → Open
operation. Performing a save before a generation operation is recommended to ensure that the
generated files are always placed in the same directory as the configuration (*.cfg) file. This should
assist the user on locating generated files when ready to download them to a Site Controller.
5.5
Print Dialog Box
The following options allow you to specify how the document should be printed:
Printer
This is the active printer and printer connection. Choose the Name selector to change the printer and
printer connection. Use Print Setup command to connect to a network printer and or change printing
preferences.
NOTICE: You install new printers and configure ports using the Windows Control Panel.
Properties…
Displays a dialog box where you can make additional choices about printing, specific to the type of
printer you have selected.
Print Range Specify the pages you want to print:
All Prints the entire document.
Pages Prints the range of pages you specify in the From and To boxes.
Selection Prints the currently selected text.
Copies
Specify the number of copies you want to print for the above page range.
Collate
Prints copies in page number order, instead of separated multiple copies of each page.
5.6
Print Progress Dialog
The Printing dialog box is shown while the BTS Service Software is sending output to the printer. The
page number indicates the progress of the printing.
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5.7
Print Preview Toolbar
The print preview toolbar offers you the following options:
Print
Bring up the print dialog box, to start a print job.
Next Page
Preview the next printed page.
Prev Page
Preview the previous printed page.
One Page / Two Page
Preview one or two printed pages at a time.
Zoom In
Take a closer look at the printed page.
Zoom Out
Take a larger look at the printed page.
Close
Return from print preview to the editing window.
5.8
Print Setup Dialog Box
The following options allow you to select the destination printer and its connection.
Printer
Select the printer you want to use. Select one of the currently installed printers shown in the Name
drop-down list. You install new printers and configure ports using the Windows Control Panel.
Properties…
Displays a dialog box where you can make additional choices about printing, specific to the type of
printer you have selected.
Paper Size
Select the size of paper that the document is to be printed on.
Paper Source
Some printers offer multiple trays for different paper sources. Specify the tray here.
Orientation
Choose Portrait or Landscape.
Network...
Choose this button to connect to a network printer.
5.9
Options Command (Configuration Menu)
This command allows the user to change the application settings.
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5.10
General Settings (Options Screen)
This screen allows the user to change the general application settings.
Activate the Use the following initial directory check box, if you want the BTS Service Software to
start all input file selections (Open File dialog boxes) in an initial directory of your choice. If this option
is activated, you can select the initial directory via the Change button.
The Maximum number of the history lines sets line numbers over the regular size of the main area
of the communication window and acts as a VT100 terminal. The range for the control is 0 – 500 lines.
The Number of visited sites remembered sets the maximum menu item number which can contain
the menu under the Connect Telnet From Personality menu. This item will be added after successful
connection to the telnet server on TSC or others.
Notify of unrecognized MIB parameters determines if you are informed about unrecognized MIB
parameters by the appearance of Unrecognized Object IDs window.
5.11
File Transfer Settings (Options Screen)
This window allows the user to change the advanced file download settings via the Synchronization
with receiver (ms) option. Valid input values are from 0 milliseconds to 1000 milliseconds.
The Notify of unrecognized MIB parameters options defines whether the notification about
unrecognized MIB is displayed. The unrecognized parameters are saved, uploaded, and downloaded
regardless of this choice.
NOTICE: Best file transfer results are achieved with the default value. Normally you do not
need to change these settings. The default value is dependent on the currently selected baud
rate in Serial Port Settings. Use the Default button to reset the value back to its recommended
default.
5.12
System Manager Password Screen (Level 4)
This screen, which is only available to a system manager, allows the user to change the passwords of
any of the user levels. The four mutually exclusive buttons at the top of the dialog box select the
access level for which the user can change the password. These can be set at any time but the setting
in the end of the procedure is the level to which the new password is assigned. The operation for this is
as follows:
• Enter the new password, the entry must be between 4 and 10 characters inclusive. If an entry is
made outside this range a warning is reported and the edit box cleared so the user may try again.
• Press the ENTER key or the OK button.
• Re-enter the new password.
• Press the ENTER key or the OK button.
• If this entry matches the previous one then the user will be prompted to confirm the password
change proceeding, if the entries do not match the user is presented with a warning after which the
dialog box is terminated with the passwords left unchanged.
5.13
TSC File Selection
The TSC file selection dialog box allows the user to select a file from a list of related files on the TSC.
This box is used in configuration upload to select the configuration file set (tsc.cf, br0?.rc) to be
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uploaded. In configuration file download, thetsc.cf selected and the BR files with matching version
labels on the Site Controller will be overwritten. In application file download file, the file selected will be
overwritten on the Site Controller.
If the user presses the OK button, the selected (highlighted) file, or matching file set are uploaded or
replaced, depending on the operation taking place.
If the user presses the Cancel button, the upload or download process stops.
See:
Upload Configuration on page 61
Send Files on page 59
Setting TSC File Versions on page 208
5.14
Setting TSC File Versions
The File download properties dialog box allows the user to set the version label, "use next" and
"fallback" state of the files or in the case of configuration download, file sets, to be downloaded.
• Version label - Label attached to each file on the site controller. This label aids in the identification
and organization of files.
NOTICE: A valid version label has at least 1 and maximum 12 characters that can be any
content but no space and no non-alphanumerical characters except for underscore and dot
(full-stop; period) are allowed (that is, valid label characters are: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, _ and .).
• "current" state - Flag (either enabled or disabled) used by the Site Controller to identify files to be
used as current without rebooting the Site Controller.
• "use next" state - Flag (either enabled or disabled) used by the Site Controller to identify files loaded
at boot.
• "fallback" state - Flag (either enabled or disabled) used by the Site Controller to identify files to be
used as fallback during boot.
NOTICE: The "use next" and "fallback" flags may not be simultaneously set, only one may
be enabled at a time. The "current" state can only be set together with the "use next" state.
The x21.codefile cannot be set to current. Use reset to run the new x21.code.
It is necessary to assign a label to new files, or file sets. If all files selected for download are not
assigned a label, the user may not proceed with the download.
The user may select one or more items for modification from the list of files for download. The selected
(highlighted) list items are updated with the values in the edit box and Current, Use Next and Fallback
check boxes when the Update selected items button is pressed. The version labels are tested for
valid format and uniqueness amongst both the files already on the target and the files to be
downloaded. If the version label is valid, the selected "current", "use next" and "fallback" values also
are set.
An additional list is present to aid the user in selecting a new unique version label. The "Matching files
on the site controller" list contains the files currently on site controller, which correspond to the items
currently selected files in the list of files to be downloaded.
If the user clicks OK, all items in the list of files to be downloaded are tested for valid version labels. If
the version labels are valid, the download process proceeds, if not the window remains open. The user
may not proceed with download until all files are assigned valid version labels.
If the version label is not unique, a warning is displayed indicating that the version label has not been
changed. If the user presses the OK button in this warning dialog, this version label is overwritten and
the user cannot continue the download. If the user presses the CANCEL button in this warning dialog,
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If the user clicks Cancel, the download operation stops.
5.15
Establishing a Communications Link with the TSC
The BTS Service Software is able to communicate with a Site Controller via a direct serial interface or
over a modem. Connections may be established on a variety of speeds and using several handshaking
protocols.
The following topics are useful when setting up or using a connection with the Site Controller:
• Connect Command on page 52
• Direct Settings Command on page 64
• Direct Routing Command on page 64
• Modem Settings Command on page 64
• Modem Routing Command on page 66
• Dialing Directory on page 57
• Modem Connection Error on page 193
• Modem Dialing Error on page 193
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4.3.6 Read Only Files..................................................................................................... 191

4.9 Duplicate Carrier Number ................................................................................................... 200

About TETRA BTS Service Software

What Is Covered In This Manual?

Helpful Background Information

Related Information Purpose

Related Information Purpose

Service Software Introduction

3 Select the files for transmission.

2 Select the files you want to upload.

Display full pages.

Modify the current site information.

Display help for pressed buttons, menus and windows.

Figure 1: TESS Log On Screen – example

Service Software Operation

Table 2: File Menu Commands

Command Description Other parameters

Open Used to open an existing BTS Shortcuts

Command Description Other parameters

Save Used to save the active docu- Shortcuts

Save As Used to save and name the

Use the standard windows dia- Look In:

Command Description Other parameters

Print Used to print a document. This Shortcuts

Print Preview Used to display the active Shortcuts

Command Description Other parameters

Print Setup Used to select a printer and a

1,2,3,4 Use the numbers and file-

Command Description Other parameters

Exit Used to end BTS Service Soft- Shortcuts