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7 BTS site solution features

7.1 RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving

Benefits, functionality, system impact, reference data, instructions of the feature

The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature enhances the BSS20958:
Energy saving mode for BCCH TRX with additional dB transmit power reduction modes.
What is more, the RG302529 feature reduces electricity consumption even more in
cooperation with the BSS20958 feature.

7.1.1 RG302529 benefits

The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature provides the following benefits:
• Reduced energy consumption what results in lower OPEX and increased
environment protection.
• Improved network performance due to reduction in interference.

7.1.2 RG302529 functional description

Introduction
The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature improves the functionality
range of the BSS20958: Energy saving mode for BCCH TRX feature. The BSS20958
feature reduces transmit power for broadcast control channel transceiver (BCCH TRX)
mode by 2 dB and enables dynamic power control on active dedicated circuit switched
channels at the same level. For more information about this feature functionality, see
BSS20958: Energy saving mode for BCCH TRX feature description.

The RG302529 enhancements

The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving introduces the following enhancements
to the BSS20958: Energy saving mode for BCCH TRX feature:
• An option to define additional 2,4,6 or 8 db of transmit power reduction for dummy
burst on the idle channels.
• Improved dynamic power control on the active dedicated circuit-switched channels of
the BCCH TRX (up to 8 dB reduction for the active timeslots).
• Transmit power reduction in the BCCH TRX (idle/active channels) applicable also to
the timeslot 7 (TSL7). In addition, the reduction inTSL7 can be restricted to 2 dB by
using the UTPFIL parameters.
• A configurable time window for the RG302529 functionality and restoring back (to the
BSS20958 functionality) after end of time window.
• Compensation factor applied to UE-reported neighbor cell measurements used for
handover decisions.

The greatest energy savings are provided by the dummy burst power reduction during
periods of low traffic, for example at night time. With the dynamic power control of active
dedicated channels, the feature reduces electricity consumption throughout the day.

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Power reduction principles for SDCCH and TCH channels

When RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature is used, the power is reduced
in the idle stand-alone dedicated traffic channel (SDCCH) and the TCH channels on
TSLs 1–7 as well as in the active SDCCH and TCH connections on TSLs 1–7. For the
active SDCCH/TCH connections on TSL1 – TSL7 of the BCCH TRX, the transmit power
can be dynamically reduced up to 8 dB if determined by the traditional power control
parameters.
Table 58 Power reduction principles for SDCCH and TCH channels without
restrictions for TSL7
Avg. RF Power TS0 TS1-TS6 TS7
20,0 20,0 20,0 20,0 no savings
14,5 20,0 12,6 20,0 existing BCCH
feature
13,5 20,0 12,6 20,0 enhanced feature
-2dB
9,4 20,0 7,9 20,0 enhanced feature
-4dB
6,9 20,0 5,0 20,0 enhanced feature
-6dB
5,3 20,0 3,2 20,0 enhanced feature
-8dB

In addition, it is possible to restrict power reduction on TSL7 to 2 dB for security reasons.

Restricted power reduction on TSL7 can be managed through the UTPFIL parameters.
Table 59 Power reduction principles for SDCCH and TCH channels with restricted
power reduction on TSL7
Avg. RF Power TS0 TS1-TS6 TS7
20,0 20,0 20,0 20,0 no savings
14,5 20,0 12,6 20,0 existing BCCH
feature
13,5 20,0 12,6 12,6 enhanced feature
-2dB
9,4 20,0 7,9 12,6 enhanced feature
-4dB
6,9 20,0 5,0 12,6 enhanced feature
-6dB
5,3 20,0 3,2 12,6 enhanced feature
-8dB

7.1.3 RG302529 system impact

RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving impact on features, interfaces, network
management tools, and system performance and capacity

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Interdependencies between features

The following feature must be activated before activating the RG302529: Enhanced
BCCH Energy Saving feature:
• BSS20958: Energy saving mode for BCCH TRX

Impact on interfaces
The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature impacts interfaces as follows:
• Abis telecom
– Extended controlling functions of UTPFIL parameters.

Impact on network management tools

The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature impacts network management
tools as follows:
• NetAct
– Introduced new parameters. Refer .

Impact on system performance and capacity

The RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature has no impact on system
performance or capacity.

7.1.4 RG302529 reference data

RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving requirements, alarms and faults,
commands, measurements and counters, KPIs, parameters, and sales information

Requirements

Table 60 RG302529 hardware and software requirements

System Flexi EDGE Flexi Flexi BSC NetAct
release Multiradio Multiradio 10
BTS BTS
GSM 17 Support not Support not GF17 BSC17 NetAct17.2
required required

Alarms
There are no new alarms related to the RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving
feature.

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Commands
There are no new commands related to the RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving
feature.

Measurements and counters

Table 61 New counters introduced by RG302529

Counter Counter name Measurement
ID
113010 4DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
SDCCH
113011 6DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
SDCCH
113012 8DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
SDCCH
113013 4DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/F
113014 6DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/F
113015 8DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/F
113016 4DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/H
113017 6DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/H
113018 8DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/H

Table 62 Counters modified by RG302529

Counter Counter name Measurement
ID
113000 FULL BCCH POWER ON SDCCH Power Saving
113001 REDUCED BCCH POWER ON SDCCH Power Saving
113002 FULL BCCH POWER ON TCH/F Power Saving
113003 REDUCED BCCH POWER ON TCH/F Power Saving
113004 FULL BCCH POWER ON TCH/H Power Saving
113005 2DB_REDUCED BCCH POWER ON Power Saving
TCH/H
113006 BCCH TRX IDLE TIME ON SDCCH Power Saving
113007 BCCH TRX IDLE TIME ON TCH Power Saving

For counter descriptions, see GSM Performance Measurements.

Key performance indicators

There are no key performance indicators related to the RG302529: Enhanced BCCH
Energy Saving feature.

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Parameters

Table 63 New parameters introduced by RG302529

Full name Abbreviated name Managed Parent structure
object
Enhanced BCCH energy - BSC -
saving start time hour
Enhanced BCCH energy - BSC -
saving start minute
Enhanced BCCH energy - BSC -
saving period
Enhanced BCCH Energy Adjacent -
saving compensation cell
factor

Table 64 Parameters modified by RG302529

Full name Abbreviated name Managed Parent structure
object
BCCH TRX TX Pwr transmitPowerRedu POC -
Reduction ction

For parameter descriptions, see BSC_BSS_Radio_Network_Parameters

Sales information

Table 65 RG302529 sales information

Product structure class License control Activated by default
Application software BSC Licence Key: 26003 No

7.1.5 Activating and configuring RG302529

Instructions to activate and configure the RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving
feature

Before you start

Ensure the following conditions are fulfilled:
• BSC is up and running.
• Operator has the BSS20958: Energy saving mode for BCCH TRX feature already in
use in the cell where he wants to activate the Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving
feature.
• Operator has the Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature (29016) licence installed
in the BSC, and the feature state is OFF.

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Procedure

1 Modify the feature state of Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving from OFF to ON.

Step example
ZW7M:FEA= 29016:ON;

2 Activate Enhance BCCH Energy saving feature at BSC for the sector.

Step example
ZEUG:BTS=<BTS_ID>:TPR=<0-8>;

g Note: The values of TPR, currently, are 0 to 8. The value 0 indicates Energy saving
mode is off, and value 2-8 indicates that Energy saving feature is active with power
reduction of step of 2dB.

7.1.6 Deactivating RG302529

Instructions to deactivate the RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature

Procedure

1 Modify the feature state of Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving from ON to OFF.

Step example
ZW7M:FEA= 29016:OFF;

7.1.7 Testing RG302529: Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving

7.1.7.1 Purpose

The purpose of this test case is to verify Enhanced BCCH Energy Saving feature.
Upto 8 db (also 4 and 6 db) Reduction in BCCH TRX Power Level (So far only 2db
reduction allowed as part of BSS 20958).
Extending power reduction to TSL 7 (Presently applied only on 1-6).

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7.1.7.2 Test environment

• Windows OS Laptop

7.1.7.3 Preconditions:

For Flexi Multiradio,

• BSC is working on GSM18 load.
• BCF is working on GSM18 load.

For Flexi Multiradio10

• BSC is working on GSM17 and above.
• BCF is working on GSM17 and above.

7.1.7.4 Steps

1 Check that the licence covering Energy Saving Mode for BCCH TRX has been installed
(W7I).

ZW7I:LIC,FULL:LIC=<licence code>;

g Note: For more information on licences, see Licence Management in BSC.

2 Check the value of the BCCH power saving feature and enhanced Energy Saving Mode
for BCCH TRX feature state (W7I).

ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=1237;
ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=29016;

3 If necessary, change the feature state to ON (W7M).

ZW7M:FEA=1237:ON;
ZW7M:FEA=29016:ON;

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4 Check that the feature state change succeeded (W7I).

ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=1237;
ZW7I:FEA,FULL:FEA=29016;

5 Activate Energy Saving Mode for BCCH TRX for the desired segment (EUG).Set the
BCCH TRX TX pwr reduction (TPR) parameter value to 2 ~8 dB in the desired segment.

ZEUG:SEG=<SEG identification>:TPR=<*>;

6 Set enhance BCCH power saving related parameter for the desired segment(EUG).

Enhanced New BSC Defines the 0-23 0 Hr Online Telecom B M

BCCH starting hour Hrs
energy of the day step 1
saving when the Hr
start time feature shall
hour be activated
automaticall
y.

Enhanced New BSC Defines the 0-45 0 min Online Telecom B M

BCCH starting min
energy minute in the step
saving hour defined 15
start by min
minute parameter
Enhanced
BCCH
energy
saving start
time hour
when the
feature shall
be activated
automaticall
y.

Enhanced New BSC Defines the 5..14 1440 Online Telecom B M

BCCH length of the 40 min
energy period for min
saving which the step 1
period feature min
Enhanced
BCCH
energy
saving shall
be kept
activated
after starting

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at time
defined by
Enhanced
BCCH
energy
saving start
time hour
and
Enhanced
BCCH
energy
saving start
time minute.

Enhanced New Adjac Defines the 0...8 2 dB Online Telecom B M

BCCH ent compensatio dB
Energy cell n factor for Step
saving compensatin 1 dB
compensa g the effect
tion factor of BCCH
TRX power
reduction to
BCCH
RxLevel
measureme
nt performed
by MS.

7.1.7.5 Expected outcome

7.1.7.5.1 TRX 1 is BCCH TRX

ZEEI;

LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 37.9-0

mcBSC MBSC19 2016-08-24 10:21:21

RADIO NETWORK CONFIGURATION IN BSC:
E P BB
F T R CC D-
CHANNEL BUSY
AD OP R ET- BCCH/CBCH/ R E XS O&M LINK
HR FR
LAC CI HOP ST STATE FREQ T PCM ERACH/ X F UU NAME ST
DHR DFR
ECBCCH
8K /GP
===================== == ====== ==== == ==== =========== = = == ===== ==

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BCF-0001 FLEXI MR10 U WO X1 BCF01

WO
00019 19011 BTS-0011 U WO
0 0
BD33 -/-
0 0
0
1
TRX-001 U WO 19 0 - MBCCH X1
TRX-007 U WO 22 0 - X1
TRX-013 U WO 25 0 - X1
COMMAND EXECUTED

7.1.7.5.2 RFM TX power monitoring

Configure parameter TPR to 2,4,6 or 8, setup CS call after parameter changing, and
then check counters.
ZEUG:BTS=11:TPR=2,;
LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 29.5-0
EXECUTION STARTED
mcBSC MBSC19 2016-08-24 10:08:46
POWER CONTROL GENERAL PARAMETERS OF
SEG-0011 BD33
BTS-0011 BD33
POWER CTRL ENABLED ......... Y POWER CONTROL INTERVAL ..... 02 s
BS TX PWR MIN ....PEAK PWR - 30 dB BS TX PWR MAX ....PEAK PWR - 00 dB
BS TX PWR MAX1X00 PEAK PWR - 00 dB
POWER INCR STEP SIZE ....... 0 dB POWER RED STEP SIZE ........ 2 dB
POWER DECR LIMIT BAND 0 .... 38 dB POWER DECR LIMIT BAND 1 .... 38 dB
POWER DECR LIMIT BAND 2 .... 38 dB POWER DECR QUAL FACTOR ..... 1
ALA ENABLED ................ N MIN INT BETWEEN ALA ........ 10 s
POWER LIMIT ALA ............ 6 dB BCCH TRX TX PWR REDUCTION .. 2 dB
< ZERO:BTS=11,TRX=1;

LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 36.4-0

mcBSC MBSC19 2016-08-29 15:08:51

TRANSCEIVER DATA

ADM.STATE OP.STATE
--------------------------------------
BCF-0001 UNLOCKED WO
SEG-0011 BD33
BTS-0011 BD33 UNLOCKED WO
TRX-001 EDGE UNLOCKED WO
BCXU-1

GTRX Y (EDGE) BB_UNIT EDGE

ETRX N HRS Y PREF N
DFCA N DTRX DISABLED

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FREQ 19 TSC 7 FRT 0 (REGULAR) LEV N (NOT

USED)

DAL N (NOT USED) LEVD N (NOT

USED)
DDU INDEPENDENT SDG -

OSC 1 (SUPPORTED) TRX STARTING MODE 2 (NOT VALID)

RFHA Y

TRX RF POWER 5100 mW NUMBER OF TRX RF POWER LEVELS 16

TRX MCPA PORT ID 1 TRX MCPA POSITION 1

TRX MCPA NUMBER 1

D-CH TELECOM LINK SET 1 T0101

RTSL PCM-TSL SUB_TSL TYPE I.LEV ADM.STATE OP.STATE CH.STATUS

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
0 - - MBCCH - UNLOCKED WO
1 - - SDCCH - UNLOCKED WO
2 - - TCHF 0 UNLOCKED WO ID
3 - - TCHF 0 UNLOCKED WO ID
4 - - TCHF 0 UNLOCKED WO FR
5 - - TCHF 0 UNLOCKED WO ID
6 - - TCHF 0 UNLOCKED WO ID
7 - - TCHF 0 UNLOCKED WO GP

TRANSCEIVER HAS NO INTERFERING CELLS

COMMAND EXECUTED

Object number 0 :
Type :
113
Check word (hex) :
6666
Object :
BTS ID (LSB) : 0bh
BTS ID (MSB) : 00h
BTS ID (dec) : 11d
not relevant : 00h
not relevant : 00h
Object 2 : ff ff ff ff
113010 : 4DB_REDUCED_BCCH_PWR_ON_SDCCH :
0000000000
113011 : 6DB_REDUCED_BCCH_PWR_ON_SDCCH :
0000000000
113012 : 8DB_REDUCED_BCCH_PWR_ON_SDCCH :
0000000000
113013 : 4DB_REDUC_BCCH_PWR_ON_TCH_FR :
0000000003
113014 : 6DB_REDUC_BCCH_PWR_ON_TCH_FR :
0000000001
113015 : 8DB_REDUC_BCCH_PWR_ON_TCH_FR :

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0000000111
113016 : 4DB_REDUC_BCCH_PWR_ON_TCH_HR :
0000000000
113017 : 6DB_REDUC_BCCH_PWR_ON_TCH_HR :
0000000000
113018 : 8DB_REDUC_BCCH_PWR_ON_TCH_HR :
0000000000

7.2 RG302531: Multipoint Gb Functionality

Improvement
Functionality improvement of the feature.

For functionality updates on RG302531 feature, refer RG302531: Multipoint Gb

Functionality Improvement feature under Feature Descriptions > GSM 16 Features >
Packet switched data features.

7.3 RG602507: Automatic output power adjustment for

Multi-Carrier configurations
7.3.1 Purpose
RG602507 – Automatic output power adjustment for Multi-Carrier configurations for
GF17 provides the following benefits:

• Implementation of a common power reduction mechanism to be applied on all

relevant RF-units where power reduction is applicable.
• Power reduction is needed to fulfill the requirements of physical signal EVM.

7.3.2 Abstract
RG602507 – Automatic output power adjustment for Multi-Carrier configurations for
GF17 provides the following benefits:

• Implementation of a common power reduction mechanism to be applied on all

relevant RF-units where power reduction is applicable.
• Power reduction is needed to fulfill the requirements of physical signal EVM.

7.3.3 Prerequisites
Following Network Elements/ Equipments are required:

• One 2G-LTE RF sharing, RF unit HW Rel 3.0 (FXED, FXEE, FXEF, FHEL) or later.
• One LTE carrier and four GSM carrier configuration.
• One BSC

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