ALCATEL LUCENT BTS

Prepared By: SAYED QAISAR SHAH

BS TELECOM,CWNA,CCNA.

BTS Role in GSM Network

The BTS provides two-way radio communication

between the PSTN and Mobile Station (Mobile Set)
located in a single GSM cell. It also provides a
similar link between the mobile station and the
rest of the networks. The BTS provides on
interface for the digital baseband signals used by
the land based networks and the GSM radio signals
used by mobile station.

Logical position of BTS in BSS

Functional Architecture of BTS

BTS Functions
As

the principal interface between the PSTN and Mobile Stations, the
BTS performs four primary functions.

Transmission function: which manage the transfer of traffic and

control
data between the BTS and BSC.

Telecommunication functions: which manage the transfer of traffic

and
control data between the BTS and Mobile Station.

O&M function: which supervise the operation of the BTS.

Support function: which provides a logical and physical environment in

which the BTS functions can be realized.

Communication between the transmission, telecommunication, and O&M

functions is managed according to the OSI model. The BTS functions
are concerned with layer 1 (Physical), Layer 2 (Data Link), and Layer 3
(Network) of this model.

Transmission Functions
To minimize

operating costs, all data passed

between the BTS and BSC in Time division
multiplexed onto a single physical interface. This is
the Abis Interface, which carries all the data sent
between the BSC and BTS. Logical links between
the BSC and BTS handles the following information:

Signaling

data used for control purposes

O&M

data for the BTS transmission module

O&M

data for the BTS entities

User

data in the form of speech and data traffic.

Transmission Functions
Abis Interface:
For BTS and BSC multiplexing equipment is normally connected
using dedicated cabling. Other method of Abis Interface
connection can be used for BTS, where the installation of the
dedicated cabling in not possible. In this case, control of the
transmission medium is in the hands of third party.

Microwave Link (used where line of sight radio path is available.

Leased Line (Copper Cable or Fiber Optic used where the distance
between the BSC and BTS is too great for microwave).

Satellite Link (Used where Previous two methods are not possible

Telecommunication Function
There

are two primary telecommunication

functions:

Baseband Functions:
Based band functions modulate and encode
traffic and signaling data from the BSC
according to GSM recommendations. This data
is then sent to the Mobile Stations using the RF
function. Traffic and signaling received from
the Mobile Stations is demodulated and
decoded to recover the baseband data.

Telecommunication Function
RF Function:
RF

functions enable traffic and signaling to be

sent and received over the Air Interface as a
radio signal. A special link layer protocol
ensures the reliable transfer of signaling data
over the Air Interface.
For antenna Diversity, the telecommunication
function uplink path is duplicated. The
duplicated functions intend from the
antennas, through the RF functions.

O&M Functions
O&M

functions monitor and control the correct operation of the

BTS and its external interfaces. These function are shared
between the BTS and BSC. The BSC provides overall control.
The O&M function use Layer 2 links for BTS internal
communications. A terminal connected via an MMI is used for local
operator control of the BTS.

There are three categorized of O&M function:

Configuration

Management
Fault Management
External Alarm Handling.
The

O&M function also control the operation of the RF self-tests

and manage the actions required by the BTS recovery Strategy

Support Function
The support function provides a number of services
relevant to the internal working of the BTS are:
Internal

Power Supplies.

Internal

Temperature Control.

Master
Clock

Frequency.

generation and distribution.

External

alarm collection.

Internal

self tests.

INTRODUCTION OF
ALCATEL LUCENT
BTS

BTS Circuit Breakers

(BCB)
Network Interface Card

External Alarm Circuit Board

(EACB)

Shelf # 5

Combiners
Shelf # 4

Shelf # 3
TRE

Shelf # 2

SUMA Card

Shelf # 1

Port Address:
Formula:
16n
This

+ 1 ( n = shelf number )

formula is for the first port of

each shelf. For remaining three ports
add 3 in the above formula for each
port.

External Alarm Circuit

Board (EACB)

Clock Port

Abis Patching

BTS Circuit Breakers

(BCB)

BTS Circuit
Breakers
(BCB)

External Alarm
Circuit Board (EACB)

Clock Port

Abis Patching

Equipment Label

Transmitter Connector

Antenna Connector

Receiver Connector

Lock Fastener

Module
Extractor

Bridge

Equipment Label

Lock Fastener

Transmitter Connector
Receiver Connector

Module
Extractor
Antenna Connector
Bridge

Transmitter Connector
Module
Extractor
ON/OFF Switch

USB Test Connector

Equipment Label

Receiver Connector
Lock Fastener
LEDs

Abis Connector
BTS Terminal
Connector

BTS Connection
Area Connector

Equipment Label

Test Connector

USB Connector
LEDs

Lock Fastener

Remote
Inventory
Cable
(RI Cable)

Remote Inventory Cable

(RI Cable)

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