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GSM-UMTS Commands and Attributes v1.0.0 v1.3
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Last Revision:
2008-07-15
Subject:
Commands and Attributes
Author:
Anders Pettersson
Checked:
Martin Wetterholm
Version:
1.23
Pages:
96
Approved:
Martin Wetterholm
Change Log
Version Change by
Date
Description
1.0
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1.1
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2008-06-11 Changed the ACx and ALx descriptions to match the target specification updates.
Added the HBT format chapter 10.
Added alarm attributes chapter 11.
Removed document information from first page, put it on second.
Changed footing throughout the document.
Updated attributes AC4-AC7 and AL6-AL9.
Updated RSP, IHU, WRD, PSD, PW2, PW3, PW4, TEL, FOC, CRC, COM
Added opto related attributes Type I. Changed the other attribs to Type II,
different chapter.
Fixed errors in ASD/ASU
HBT updated!!!
Alarm overview table updated.
MNP attribute added.
1.2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
Overview...................................................................................................................8
Version Compatibility..................................................................................................9
Using Commands and Attributes.................................................................................10
Built-in Help System..................................................................................................11
4.1 HELP command..................................................................................................11
4.2 INF command....................................................................................................11
5 GSM-UMTS Commands..............................................................................................12
5.1 STATUS.............................................................................................................12
6 Compressed Alarms and Statuses...............................................................................13
6.1 AC2 Compressed alarm severity and alarm class configurations............................13
6.2 AC3 Compressed alarm severity and alarm class configurations............................13
6.3 AC4 Compressed alarm severity and alarm class configurations............................14
6.4 AC5 Compressed alarm severity and alarm class configurations............................14
6.5 AC6 Compressed alarm severity and alarm class configurations............................15
6.6 AC7 Compressed alarm format..........................................................................15
6.7 AL4 Compressed alarm format..........................................................................15
6.8 AL5 Compressed alarm format..........................................................................16
6.9 AL6 Compressed alarm format..........................................................................16
6.10 AL7 Compressed alarm format........................................................................16
6.11 AL8 Compressed alarm format........................................................................17
6.12 AL9 Compressed alarm format........................................................................17
6.13 ALL Compact Message for getting Status and RF Parameters from Repeater..........17
6.14 RSP Repeater Status Parameters.....................................................................18
7 RF Related Parameters and Settings............................................................................20
7.1 AMD Status of amplifier chain downlink..............................................................20
7.2 AMU Status of amplifier chain uplink..................................................................21
7.3 ASD Amplifier chain saturation downlink.............................................................22
7.4 ASL Amplifier saturation level...........................................................................23
7.5 ASU Amplifier chain saturation uplink.................................................................25
7.6 ATD Attenuation downlink.................................................................................27
7.7 ATU Attenuation Uplink....................................................................................28
7.8 CHA Channel configuration...............................................................................28
7.9 CHD Channel Configuration Downlink.................................................................30
7.10 CHL Channel configuration limits.....................................................................32
7.11 CLN Serving Channel and Link Channel Configuration.........................................33
7.12 CRC Status of EEPROM checksum....................................................................36
7.13 IHU Installed Hardware Units..........................................................................36
7.14 IOD Input overload downlink...........................................................................37
7.15 IOU Input overload uplink...............................................................................38
7.16 IPL Input power level.....................................................................................38
7.17 LNK Link channel...........................................................................................40
7.18 LVD Peak power output level downlink..............................................................41
7.19 LVU Peak power output level uplink..................................................................43
7.20 MGA Maximum gain.......................................................................................46
7.21 NCH Number of channels................................................................................46
7.22 OPL Output power levels.................................................................................47
7.23 PDC Power downlink level configuration............................................................48
7.24 PDL Status of power downlink level..................................................................50
7.25 RFP RF Parameters........................................................................................51
7.26 SZD Status of synthesizer downlink.................................................................52
Commands and Attributes
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OVERVIEW
Axell network elements1 equipped with a controller contains a Local Maintenance
Terminal (LMT) port, and optionally a modem. This allows for configuration of the
element locally and optionally remotely.
Using a terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal (Windows) or MiniCom
(Linux/Unix) it is possible to configure the equipment using a simple command
structure (terminal emulation should be set to VT100 or ANSI).
Axell Repeater Command and Attributes documentation consists of two parts;
the Common part defines all functionality available for all Axell repeaters with
the new generation of controllers (H40 and H50 series).
the Target part defines all commands and attributes available for the specific
repeater type in a separate document.
This document specifies the functionality for all commands and attributes available
in the GSM-UMTS target implementation.
This is valid for CSR, CSFT and CSF repeaters of the following characteristics:
2 or 4 channel versions.
We would appreciated if any errors and omissions in this document was reported to
your closes Axell Wireless representative or sent directly to
support@axellwireless.com for inclusion in future releases.
Network elements are for instance repeaters, Fiber Optic HUB units, etc.
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VERSION COMPATIBILITY
Commands and attributes described in this document refers to GSM-EDGE
repeaters with Target firmware version GSM-EDGE 1.0.0.
Firmware version of the controller can be obtained (once logged in) by using the
attribute SWV.
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4.1
HELP command
By entering the command
HELP
a list of all attributes and their modes of operation are displayed in alphabetic order.
Three different columns are displayed. First column is the actual attribute. Second
column displays valid attribute access methods.
r this means attribute can be GET
w this means attribute can be SET
x means attribute can be worked on with ACT (action).
Each row ends with a brief description of the attribute.
Example:
AVITEC AB>help
AC1 r
Displays alarm severity and class for a number of alarm sources.
AC2 r
Displays alarm severity and class for a number of alarm sources.
ACK
x Acknowledges alarm log entries.
ACL rw Displays and changes default alarm classes.
ADC r
Returns number of active devices in the system.
ADD rw Configures SMS access list to communicate with the repeater.
AGC r
This displays status of the AGC in uplink and downlink.
AL1 r
Displays alarm configurations for EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4 and DOO.
AL2 r
Displays alarm configurations for VLI, LGO, CLR, FWU and FWF.
ALA rw Used for reconfiguration of the alarm settings / thresholds.
ALL r
Replies with the same information as in the heartbeat sent to the
AEM.
...
4.2
INF command
The INF attribute gives detailed information about a specific attribute (similar to
information in this document).
Example:
AVITEC AB> INF DOO
This read-only attribute displays the status of the door, 0=OK, 1=ERROR.
Reply format:
X
X=0 means status is OK
X=1 means status is ERROR
X=- (dash) means status is indeterminable, or alarm source is not measured.
Example:
GET DOO
Replies:
0
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GSM-UMTS COMMANDS
5.1
STATUS
The STATUS command gives an overview of the entire repeater RF-configuration
and status of all alarm sources in the system.
Example of a status screen:
Row
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Column
01234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
---LIMPA--------1-UL--DL-2-UL--DL-3-UL--DL-4-UL--DL | PSUPComm1: OK Comm2: OK
Attenuation
15 10
15 10
15 10
15 10 | Input:
241.1 V OK
Output Power
43 OFF
43 OFF
43 OFF
43 OFF | PW1: 28.1 V OK 28.1 V OK
Sat UL/DL
OK OK
OK OK
OK OK
OK OK | PW2: 14.9 V OK 18.0 V ERR
Amplifier Chain ERR OK ERR OK ERR OK ERR OK | PW3: 6.40 V OK 6.40 V OK
DL Level(dBm)
10.0 ERR 10.0 ERR 10.0 ERR 10.0 ERR | PW4: 6.40 V OK
COM
OK OK
OK OK
OK ERR
OK OK | Bat: 9.6 V OK
PW1/PW2/PW3
OK/ER OK/OK/OK ER/OK/OK OK/OK/OK | Tem: +76.5C ERR +76.5C ERR
Last antenna isolation: OK: 120 dB
|--------------------------| Temperature: -30.7 C (ERR)
---FIBER OPTIC MODULE--1--------2--------3--------4 | Door:
Open (ERR)
RXOpto(mW/Stat) 1.20/ OK 1.20/ OK 1.20/ OK 1.20/ OK | Relay Status:
Open (ERR)
TX Opto
OK
OK
OK
OK |-CRC STATUS---1---2---3---4
Pilot Synth Status
OK
ERR
OK
OK | Opto:
OK ERR OK OK
RX Pilot Lvl (dBm) -28.1
-35.1
-26.1
-100.0 | CommMux:
OK
Temp (C/Stat)
-9.0/ERR -9.0/ERR -9.0/ERR -9.0/ERR | -SYSTEM SLAVE---------------EXTERNAL ALARM INPUTS----------------------------| RX Data Qual: 100.0% (OK)
1 OK 2 OK 3 OK 4 OK
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6.1
Format:
<SevAIM> <ClassAIM> <SevAMD> <ClassAMD> ... <SevASU> <ClassASU>
Example
GET AC2
Reply:
MA EN MA EQ MA EQ MI EN MI EN
6.2
Format:
<SevIOD> <ClassIOD> <SevIOU> <ClassIOU> ... <SevSZU> <ClassSZU>
Example:
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Reply:
MA EN MA EN CR EQ CR EQ
6.3
Format:
<SevCOM> <ClassCOM> <SevCRC> <ClassCRC> <SevRBT> <ClassRBT>
Example:
GET AC4
Reply:
CR CO CR EQ MA EN MA EN MA EN
6.4
Format:
<SevNMP> <ClassNMP> <SevRXO> <ClassRXO> ... <SevTXO> <ClassTX0>
Reply:
MA EN MA EQ MI EQ MA EQ CR EQ
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6.5
Format:
<SevBAT> <ClassBAT> <SevPDL> <ClassPDL> ... <SevPW4> <ClassPW4>
Example:
GET AC6
Reply:
MI EQ MA EN MA EN
6.6
Format:
<SevPW1> <ClassPW1> <SevPW2> <ClassPW2> <SevPW3> <ClassPW3> <SevPW4> <ClassPW4>
Example:
GET AC7
Reply:
CR EQ CR EQ CR EQ CR EQ
6.7
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Same as AL1 but replies with the configuration for the following alarm sources:
Sources:
AIM AMD AMU ASD ASU
Example:
GET AL4
Reply:
2 0 2 75 0 5 2 0 1 60 60 5 2 0 1 60 60 5 2 0 4 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 0 5
6.8
Example:
GET AL5
Reply:
2 0 4 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 0 5
6.9
Example:
GET AL6
Reply:
2 0 4 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 0 3 2 0 1 -25 65 5 2 0 1 -25 65 5 2 0 1 -25 65 5
6.10
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Sources:
NMP RXO RXP SZP TXO
Example:
GET AL7
Reply:
0 0 4 0 0 3 2 0 2 -15 0 5 2 0 1 30 30 5 2 0 4 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 0 5
6.11
Example:
GET AL8
Reply:
2 0 1 75 120 5 2 0 2 33 0 5 2 0 1 2150 2650 5
6.12
Example:
GET AL9
Reply:
2 0 1 260 300 5 2 0 1 140 160 5 2 0 1 620 660 5 2 0 1 620 660 5
6.13
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This attribute replies with the same information as in the heartbeat sent to the Axell
Element Manager, except the header information (Repeater ID, STATE, Message # ,
Time and Date ).
Please refer to chapter Heartbeat Reports format.
6.14
where
Attrib
Field
description
Explanation
AIM
AMD
NNNN
AMU
NNNN
ASD
NNNN
ASU
NNNN
BAT
COM
See COM attrib is status of communication with active devices. See COM attribute.
CRC
NNNNN
DOO
is door status.
EX1
EX4
NNNN
IOD
IOU
PDL
NNNN
PSL
PTM
NN
PW1
NNNNNN
PW2
NNNNNNN
PW3
NNNNNNNNN
PW4
RBT
NNNNNNNN
RXO
NNNN
RXP
NNNN
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RXQ
SZD
AABBCCDD
SZP
NNNN
SZU
AABBCCDD
TEM
TXO
NNNN
WRD
NNMM
00--
00--
00--
00--
AIM
AMD
AMU
ASD
ASU
BAT
0-00-0------0-
-----
0000
COM
CRC
DOO
EX1-EX4
IOD
IOU
00--
0-
0-0-0-
0-0-0--
0-0-0-0--
PDL
PSL
PTM
PW1
PW2
PW3
----
----
----
PW4
RBT
RXO
RXP
RXQ
0000----
----
0000----
----
00--
SZD
SZP
SZU
TEM
TXO
WRD
0 00-- 00-- 00-- 00-- 0 0-00-0------0- ----- 0 0000 0 0 00-- 0 0- 0-0-0- 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-- 0 0 ---- ---- ---- 0000---- ---- 0000---- 0 ---- 00--
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7.1
Frequency settings
Repeater RF Parameters
where
X is status for downlink amplifier chain 1.
Y is status for downlink amplifier chain 2.
and values are
0 means status is OK.
1 means status is in ERROR.
-
Example:
GET AMD
Reply:
10
meaning that downlink one reports error while downlink two is OK.
Format for 4 carrier repeaters:
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XYZW
where
X is status for downlink amplifier chain 1.
Y is status for downlink amplifier chain 2.
Z is status for downlink amplifier chain 3.
W is status for downlink amplifier chain 4.
and values are
0 means status OK.
1 means status is ERROR.
-
Example:
GET AMD
Reply:
01--
meaning that chain 1 downlink is OK, chain 2 is in error and chain 3 and 4 either
are not installed or there is a communications alarm with corresponding module.
7.2
where
X is status for chain 1
Y is status for chain 2
and values are
0 means status is OK.
1 means status is ERROR.
-
Example:
GET AMU
Reply:
01
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where
X is status for Radio Unit 1.
Y is status for Radio Unit 2.
Z is status for Radio Unit 3.
W is status for Radio Unit 4.
and values are
0 means status is OK.
1 means status is ERROR.
-
Example:
GET AMU
Reply:
01--
meaning that chain 1 downlink is OK, chain 2 is in error and chain 3 and 4 either
are not installed or there is a communications alarm with corresponding module.
7.3
where
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Example:
GET ASD
Reply:
10
indicating that amplifier chain one is saturated / in error, and that gain should be
decreased. Chain 2 works as expected.
Format in 4 carrier repeater:
XYZW
where
X is amplifier saturation status in downlink chain 1.
Y is amplifier saturation status in downlink chain 2.
Z is amplifier saturation status in downlink chain 3.
W is amplifier saturation status in downlink chain 4.
Value is
0 if status is OK/Not saturated.
1 if statis is ERROR/Saturated.
-
Example:
GET ASD
Reply:
100-
indicating that amplifier chain one is saturated / in error, and that gain should be
decreased. Chain 2-3 works as expected while chain 4 either is not configured, or
there is a communications error with the radio board.
7.4
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In downlink path, input signal level should be fairly constant, why downlink satura
tion normally indicates that input signal level to the system has increased or that
the system is not properly commissioned.
In uplink path, input signal level will normally vary, why a mobile station being
close to the server antenna is likely to cause the amplifier to go into saturation. Up
link saturation is hence a normal system behavior.
Format for 2 carrier repeaters
KLXY
where
K indicates current saturation in uplink 1.
L indicates current saturation in uplink 2.
X indicates current saturation in downlink 1.
Y indicates current saturation in downlink 2.
Reply:
0010
indicating that downlink amplifier in chain 1 is saturated. If this is the BCCH (GSM)
or pilot tone frequency (WCDMA) then it probably means the downlink attenuation
should be adjusted, the input signal is a little too high for the gain of the repeater.
Format for 4 carrier repeaters
JKLMXYZW
where
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Reply:
00010000
indicating that uplink amplifier in chain 4 is saturated. This probably means that a
user is using the mobile station in the proximity of the repeater server antenna for
this radio service.
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An amplifier chain going into saturation means that gain in uplink is too high with
respect to input signal level. This may be caused due to mobile stations very close
to the repeater serving antenna or other interference.
If this alarm happens only occasionally it is usually safe to leave the repeater as it
is. If it is something that occurs often then uplink attenuation should be increased a
few dB to lower the repeater gain in the uplink.
Format in 2 carrier repeaters:
XY
where
X amplifier saturation status uplink 1.
Y amplifier saturation status uplink 2.
Values allowed are
0 amplifier saturation status is OK.
1 amplifier is saturated.
- no connection with amplifier or other error.
Example:
GET ASU
Reply:
10
indicating that uplink amplifier chain one is saturated and that gain should be de
creased. Chain 2 is working as expected.
Format in 4 carrier repeaters:
XYZW
where
X amplifier saturation status uplink 1.
Y amplifier saturation status uplink 2.
Z amplifier saturation status uplink 3.
W amplifier saturation status uplink 4.
Values allowed are
0 amplifier saturation status is OK.
1 amplifier is saturated.
- no connection with amplifier or other error.
Example:
GET ASU
Reply:
1000
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indicating that uplink amplifier chain one is saturated and that gain should be de
creased. Chain 2-4 works as expected.
7.6
Reply:
1 10 2 10 3 -8 4 -
means that attenuation in downlink 1 and 2 is 10 dB, chain 3 and chain 4 is not in
stalled.
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7.7
K is the chain selector, and X is the attenuation in uplink chain K. Optionally attenu
ation in chain L, M, N can be set in the same command.
The chain selector from 1 to 4, and the attenuation is settable in 1 dB steps from 0
to 30 dB.
Example:
SET ATD 2 7
Reply:
1 10 2 10 3 -8 4 -
means that attenuation in downlink 1 and 2 is 10 dB, chain 3 and chain 4 is not in
stalled in this example.
7.8
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This attribute is used to control the operating frequency of the amplifiers in the re
peater. The attribute takes standard channel numbers for the system involved. For
an EDGE-GSM type repeater this is the ARFCN as defined by the channel lists for
GSM-P GSM-R and E-GSM bands as well as GSM 850, DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 de
pending on what band the repeater is produced for.
For the WCDMA repeaters the channel number is determined using the following
formula:
Ch= f c5
Channel number is the centre frequency of the downlink of the carrier wave in MHz
multiplied by 5. Channels are divided in steps of 200 kHz just as in GSM.
Note!
For EDGE-GSM no channels in LNK or CHA attributes should be closer than
600 kHz from each other. This may cause interference and serious degradation of
the signal quality as well as causing alarms in the repeater. 600 kHz channel
spacing corresponds to 3 channels of separation or 2 guard channels.
Example: If you are using channel 10 then you may not use channels 8 or 9 and
11 or 12 for any other frequency in this repeater.
For WCDMA repeaters channels in use should be spaced a minimum of 4.8 MHz
signal to provide coverage for the modem it is possible that the call is dropped.
Usually the call can be re-established just by dialling in to the repeater again but
some caution is advised when changing channel frequencies remotely.
If the repeater is a frequency translating repeater, CSFT type, and you are doing
remote reconfiguration of channels, please use the CLN attribute instead. This
will set all chains in the repeater with new serving channel and link channel
numbers in one command. This is to prevent the repeater modem from losing
connection with the network after having changed only one set of
parameters.then change the frequencies in the following order:
Format on setting channel:
SET CHA X Y [ J K ] [ L M ] [ N O ]
Where
X Chain number 1-4.
Y Channel number for chain X.
J Chain number 1-4.
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Sets the downlink channel in chain 1 to 10620 and in chain 2 to 10570. Assuming
the normal duplex distance of 950 channels the corresponding uplink channels will
be set to 9670 and 9620
Format on getting attribute:
GET CHA
Format on reply:
1 J 2 [ K 3 L 4 M ]
Where
J
Meaning that the channel number in chain 1 is set to 32 and in chain 2 to 68.
Reply for 4 carrier repeater:
1 32 2 68 3 48 4 120
Meaning that channel number in chain 1 is set to 32, chain 2 to 68, chain 3 to 48
and chain 4 to 120.
Reply from WCDMA type repeater:
1 10620 2 10570
Meaning that the downlink channel number in chain 1 is 10620 and in chain 2 is
10570. Uplink channel numbers can be calculated by subtracting the duplex
distance which by default is 950 channels.
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To set the downlink channel and uplink channel simultaneously using configured
duplex spacing, please refer to attribute CHA. To set uplink channel separately,
refer to attribute CHU. To modify the duplex spacing (and at the same time up
link channel), please refer to attribute DUS.
is the chain selector (used when setting 2 chains at the same time)
is the chain selector (used when setting 3 chains at the same time in a 4
carrier repeater)
is the chain selector (used when setting 4 chains at the same time in a 4
carrier repeater)
Replies:
1 X 2 Y
Reply:
1 10747 2 10611
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means that downlink channel in chain 1 is 10747 and chain 2 is set to 10611.
Format on getting parameters in 4-channel repeaters:
GET CHD
Replies:
1 X 2 Y 3 Z 4 W
Reply:
1 10610 2 10650 3 10700 4 10750
means that downlink channel in chain 1 is 10610, chain 2 is set to 10650, 3 is set
to 10700 and downlink channel four is set to 10750.
7.10
lated in a different way. The channel number here is the frequency in MHz multi
plied by a factor 5. It is also possible in WCDMA to change the duplex distance,
wherefore the uplink and downlinks will have different channel numbers. There
fore this attribute works differently in WCDMA repeaters, see below.
Format on Non-Band Shifting EDGE-GSM Repeaters:
X Y
Reply:
1 124
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meaning that the lowest possible frequency has channel number 1 and the highest
possible frequency has channel number 124. This is the normal setting for the
P-GSM band.
Format on Band-Shifting EDGE-GSM Repeaters:
X Y Z W
Reply:
1 124 740 810
meaning that for the service channels (the repeated channels from the base sta
tion) we have channel 1 as the lowest and channel 124 for the highest useable fre
quency in this repeater. For the link we have channel 740 for the lowest frequency
in the link band (DCS 1800 band) and 810 for the highest frequency this repeater
can use on the link.
Format on WCDMA repeaters
A B X Y
where
A Lowest channel in the uplink band
B Highest channel in the uplink band
X Lowest channel in the downlink band
Y Highest channel in the downlink band
Example:
GET CHL
Reply:
9650 9850 10600 10800
meaning that the uplink band ranges from channel numbers 9650 to 9850 and the
downlink band ranges from channel numbers 10600 to 10800.
7.11
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This is especially true when reconfiguring the network for new frequencies because
when doing a change like this in a remote repeater it is possible that the repeater
modem loses connection with the network temporarily and thus the call is dropped.
To avoid this problem the attribute CLN is used instead of CHA/LNK attributes.
Note!
This command is only relevant for frequency translating repeaters (CSFT type)
since other models do not employ link channels. Using this command on a nontranslating repeater returns an error.
Format on setting attribute:
SET CLN <N1> <C1> <L1> <N2> <C2> <L1> ...
where N1 is the first chain to change frequency on, C1 is the serving channel
number in chain N1 and L1 is the link channel number in chain N1. N2 is the second
chain to change frequency on, C2 is the new channel number for chain N2 and L2 is
the new link channel number for chain N2.
The chain specification (N1, N2 ...) can be any chain and in any order. It is thus
possible to input only the chains that should be changed and in whatever order is
convenient.
Example:
SET CLN 1 64 32 2 108 22
which in a GSM900 type repeater will change the frequencies of the repeater in
chain 1 to serving channel 64 with a link on channel 32, the second chain will be set
to serving channel 108 with the link on channel 22.
This command is the same as sending the following two commands:
SET CHA 1 64 2 108
SET LNK 1 32 2 22
Example:
SET CLN 1 64 32 4 38 44
which in a GSM900 type repeater will change the frequencies of the repeater in
chain 1 to serving channel 64 with a link on channel 32, chain number 4 will be set
to serving channel 108 with the link on channel 22.
This will be equivalent to sending the following commands:
SET CHA 1 64 4 38
SET LNK 1 32 4 44
Example:
Assuming we have a repeater with the following channel settings:
Chain 1
Serving channel
32
Chain 2
Link Channel
68
Serving Channel
108
Link Channel
22
Under certain circumstances it can be valuable to swith both chains around, for
example if there is an alarm in the repeater it could be checked to see if the alarm
relates to the signal or the hardware.
SET CLN 1 108 22 2 32 68
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would then in one single command produce these settings with a minimum of
downtime when the LIMPA change frequencies inside the repeater:
Chain 1
Serving channel
Chain 2
Link Channel
108
Serving Channel
22
Link Channel
32
68
where
X
Reply:
1 32 68 2 19 108
meaning that in chain 1 the serving channel is 32 and the link channel is 68 while in
the second chain the serving channel is 19 and the link is on 108.
Format on getting parameter 4 carrier repeater:
1 X L 2 Y M 3 Z N 4 W O
where
X
Reply:
1 32 68 2 19 108 3 2 18 4 120 55
meaning that in chain 1 the serving channel is 32 and the link channel is 68 while in
the second chain the serving channel is 19 and the link is on 108, for the 3rd chain
the serving channel is 2 and the link is on 18 and for the 4th chain the serving
channel is 120 and link is on 55.
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7.12
supports CRC. To know if the repeater is equipped with this module the attribute
FOC Fiberoptic Capabilities can be queried. See this attribute for more
information.
Format:
<FO1><FO2><FO3><FO4><COMMUX>
where
FO1 FO4, COMMUX is the status of each optical module CRC in the repeater and
the communications multiplexer.
Value can be:
0 means status is OK
1 means status is ERROR
- (dash) means module is not installed or data is not available (not yet measured).
Example:
GET CRC
Reply:
1----
meaning that a CRC error has been detected in the optical module and it should be
replaced.
7.13
35/96
where
PSUP1
PSUP2
LIMPA1ULLIMPA2UL
LIMPA1DL-LIMPA2DL
REFGEN
FO1 FO4
FDM-S1
Filtering and distribution module server 1. This unit is present in all GSM and
UMTS repeaters including fibre fed units.
FDM-S2
COMMUX
Reply:
101010100000010
meaning Master Power Supply is installed but no slave PSUP. Reference generator,
LIMPA1 and LIMPA2 are installed, one donor FDM and two serving FDM. This would
be the expected result quering i.e. a CSFT922-ER repeater.
7.14
36/96
and TV transmitters or other repeaters and base stations if they are in the same
band as the repeater.
Format:
X
Reply:
1
7.15
Reply:
1
7.16
37/96
Displays a list of the radio chains input power levels. The input power levels in the
last sampled frame. The input powers are sampled continuously and the highest
value each second is presented on an amplifier chain-by-chain basis.
Note!
The detector is factory tuned but the precision is over the entire frequency band,
temperature and input level range about 2 dB. Therefore if you need more
accurate measurements you should not rely on this indicator.
The attribute first reports all uplink chains, then all downlink chains.
Reply format for 2 carrier repeaters
X Y Z W
where
X is the input power in uplink chain 1 measured in dBm.
Y is the input power in uplink chain 2 measured in dBm.
Z is the input power in downlink chain 1 measured in dBm.
W is the input power in downlink chain 2 measured in dBm.
Reply format for 4 carrier repeaters
X Y A B Z W C D
where
X is the input power in uplink chain 1 measured in dBm.
Y is the input power in uplink chain 2 measured in dBm.
A is the input power in uplink chain 3 measured in dBm.
B is the input power in uplink chain 4 measured in dBm.
Z is the input power in downlink chain 1 measured in dBm.
W is the input power in downlink chain 2 measured in dBm.
C is the input power in downlink chain 3 measured in dBm.
D is the input power in downlink chain 4 measured in dBm.
All values are given in dBm with one decimal precision.
If a value is below what the repeater can measure, the value of "-110.0 dBm" is
reported.
Example in a 2 carrier repeater:
GET IPL
Reply:
-110.0 -77.3 -59.1 -110.0
meaning that uplink 1 reports an input level of -110 dBm meaning it can not detect
a signal, uplink 2 has a signal that is -77 dBm, downlink one has an input signal of
-59 dBm and downlink 2 reports no signal (not detectable or very low) on
-110 dBm.
Example in a 4 carrier repeater:
Commands and Attributes
38/96
Reply:
-110.0 -82.3 -110.0 -110.0 -45.6 -43.3 -110.0 -110.0
Uplink 1 reports no signal, uplink 2 has input signal of -82.3 dBm, uplink 3 and 4
has no input signal, downlink 1 has a good input signal of -45.6 dBm and downlink
2 reports a similar signal of about -43.3 dBm while downlink 3 and 4 reports no
signal.
This scenario would indicate a BCCH/Pilot Tone signal in chain 1 and a connected
call in progress on chain 2.
7.17
600 kHz from each other. This may cause interference and serious degradation of
the signal quality as well as causing alarms in the repeater. 600 kHz channel
spacing corresponds to 3 channels of separation or 2 guard channels.
Example: If you are using channel 10 then you may not use channels 8 or 9 and
11 or 12 for any other frequency in this repeater.
For WCDMA repeaters channels in use should be spaced a minimum of 4.8 MHz
If changes to this parameter is done in a remote repeater that is using its own
signal to provide coverage for the modem it is possible that the call is dropped.
Usually the call can be re-established just by dialling in to the repeater again but
some caution is advised when changing channel frequencies remotely.
If the repeater is a frequency translating repeater, CSFT type, and you are doing
remote reconfiguration of channels, please use the CLN attribute instead. This
will set all chains in the repeater with new serving channel and link channel
numbers in one command. This is to prevent the repeater modem from losing
connection with the network after having changed only one set of
parameters.then change the frequencies in the following order:
where
2
39/96
Sets the link channels for chain 1 to 10 and chain 2 to 26, chain 3 to 38 and in
chain 4 to channel 18.
Format on getting parameter:
GET LNK
where
7.18
lose connection if you are using a wireless modem connection to the repeater. In
some case the modem requires the output signal from the repeater to get net
work and if the output power is lowered substantially or turned off it is possible
that it may prove difficult to dial back in to the repeater.
Format on setting parameter:
SET LVD A X [ B Y ] [ C Z ] [ D W ]
40/96
where
A is the chain number 1-4.
X is the peak power limit for chain A.
B is the chain number 1-4.
Y is the peak power limit for chain B.
C is the chain number 1-4.
Z is the peak power limit for chain C.
D is the chain number 1-4.
W is the peak power limit for chain D.
Depending on repeater model there are various levels that are allowed:
EDGE-GSM Repeater types
Model
High
Medium
Low
Off
37
34
31
-100
34
31
28
-100
43
40
37
-100
40
37
34
-100
37
34
31
-100
37
34
31
-100
40
37
34
-100
37
34
31
-100
34
31
28
-100
34
31
28
-100
37
34
31
-100
34
31
28
-100
High
Medium
Low
Off
33
30
27
-100
30
27
24
-100
33
30
27
-100
30
27
24
-100
Output power setting of -100 dBm means that output power is turned off.
Example:
SET LVD 1 33 2 33 3 -100 4 -100
meaning to set chains 1 and 2 for 33 dBm maximum output power in the downlink
while chains 3 and 4 will have their downlinks turned off.
SET LVD 3 43 1 -100
meaning that chain 3 downlink will be set to 43 dBm output power while chain 1
downlink will be turned off.
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where
X is the peak power limit for chain 1.
Y is the peak power limit for chain 2.
Example
GET LVD
Replies:
1 43 2 -100
meaning downlink peak power control is set for 43 dBm in chain 1 but turned off in
chain 2.
Format on getting parameter in 4 carrier repeater
1 X 2 Y 3 Z 4 W
where
A is the chain number 1-4.
X is the peak power limit for chain A.
B is the chain number 1-4.
Y is the peak power limit for chain B.
C is the chain number 1-4.
Z is the peak power limit for chain C.
D is the chain number 1-4.
W is the peak power limit for chain D.
Example
GET LVD
Replies:
1 43 2 43 3 43 4 -100
meaning that all chains are set to 43 dBm peak output power except chain 4 which
has been turned off.
7.19
lose connection if you are using a wireless modem connection to the repeater. In
some case the modem requires the output signal from the repeater to get net
42/96
work and if the output power is lowered substantially or turned off it is possible
that it may prove difficult to dial back in to the repeater.
Format on setting parameter:
SET LVU A X [ B Y ] [ C Z ] [ D W ]
where
A is the chain number 1-4.
X is the peak power limit for chain A.
B is the chain number 1-4.
Y is the peak power limit for chain B.
C is the chain number 1-4.
Z is the peak power limit for chain C.
D is the chain number 1-4.
W is the peak power limit for chain D.
Depending on repeater model there are various levels that are allowed:
EDGE-GSM Repeater types
Model
High
Medium
Low
Off
37
34
31
-100
34
31
28
-100
37
34
31
-100
-10
-13
-16
-100
-7
-10
-13
-100
34
31
28
-100
-7
-10
-13
-100
-10
-13
-16
-100
-4
-7
-100
-4
-7
-10
-100
-1
High
Medium
Low
Off
33
30
27
-100
30
27
24
-100
-5
-8
-11
-100
-5
-8
-11
-100
Output power setting of -100 dBm means that output power is turned off.
When configuring a donor type repeater, CSFT -DD or -SD, the uplink peak power
limit is normally set to the lowest value because this protects the base station if
there is a sudden extremely strong signal or interference coming in on the link. The
other two values are used when there are combiners or couplers with a higher
3
This value is not a recommended setting for this repeater type if more than one carrier is being in use! Normal
setting should be -4 dBm for a 2-carrier repeater and -7 dBm for a 4-carrier repeater.
43/96
coupling factor than the normally used 30 dB coupler between the donor and the
base station transceiver.
Setting the peak power limit to -16 dBm in the uplink means that the maximum in
put to the BTS can ever be
meaning to set chains 1 and 2 for 33 dBm maximum output power in the uplink
while chains 3 and 4 will have their uplinks turned off.
SET LVD 3 37 1 -100
meaning that chain 3 uplink will be set to 37 dBm output power while chain 1 uplink
will be turned off.
Format on getting parameters in 2 carrier repeater
1 X 2 Y
where
X is the peak power limit for chain 1.
Y is the peak power limit for chain 2.
Example
GET LVU
Replies:
1 43 2 -100
meaning downlink peak power control is set for 43 dBm in chain 1 but turned off in
chain 2.
Format on getting parameter in 4 carrier repeater
1 X 2 Y 3 Z 4 W
where
A is the chain number 1-4.
X is the peak power limit for chain A.
B is the chain number 1-4.
Y is the peak power limit for chain B.
C is the chain number 1-4.
Z is the peak power limit for chain C.
D is the chain number 1-4.
W is the peak power limit for chain D.
Example
GET LVD
Replies:
Commands and Attributes
44/96
meaning that all chains are set to 37 dBm peak output power except chain 4 which
has been turned off.
7.20
refer to attribute RFP that will detail the gain in uplink and downlink as well as
other important RF parameters.
Format:
X
Reply:
108
7.21
where N is the number of carriers in the repeater that can be utilized simultan
eously.
Example
GET NCH
Reply:
4
45/96
7.22
where the value is output levels in dBm with one decimal precision.
X is the output power in uplink chain 1.
Y is the output power in uplink chain 2.
K is the output power in downlink chain 1.
L is the output power in downlink chain 2.
Example:
GET OPL
Reply
<12.0 26.3 33.3 33.1
This means there is no output signal in the uplink 1 chain but there is traffic in up
link chain 2, a BCCH/Pilot Tone signal most likely in chain 1 downlink and traffic in
chain 2 downlink also.
Reply format in 4 carrier repeaters
X Y Z W K L M N
where the value is output levels in dBm with one decimal precision.
Example:
GET OPL
Reply:
<12.0 26.3 <12 <12 33.3 33.6 <12 <12
This means there is an uplink signal in chain 2 with output power of 26.3 dBm,
there is a downlink signal in chain 1 of 33.3 dBm and another signal in chain 2 with
output power 33.6 dBm.
Chains showing <(number) means that the measured output power is lower than
the lowest detectable power. In the above12 (or similar) means that the measured
output power is lower than the lowest detectable power. In this example the lowest
limit is 12 dBm and any signal lower than this will be represented as <12.0.
Note!
See the attribute RFP to determine the lowest detectable levels and other RF
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7.23
detected and end of alarm will be generated and if BCCH/PT still is too low a new
PDL alarm after the configured time.
Setting required on a non installed/available channel will have no effect.
R Required this chain required a signal in the downlink at all times that is higher
or equal to the ALA PDL threshold.
E
Either
this is used when the BCCH/PT may move to a second chain after a
failure at the BTS/Node B. In this case two chains are configured as
either and the repeater will then monitor the first chain for a BCCH/
PT first. If one is found then status is OK. If there is no signal found
in the first chain then the next chain configured as either will be
monitored. Only if all chains configured as either are missing an out
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put level higher than ALA PDL threshold will the alarm be generated.
Example:
GET PDC
Reply:
RS
meaning that the first chain is set to contain BCCH/PT signal and will alarm if there
is a loss of signal. The second chain will not be checked.
Example:
GET PDC
Reply:
EE
meaning that the repeater will generate an OK message if there is a signal in either
chain 1 or chain 2. An alarm will be generated if none of the chains contains a
BCCH/PT signal.
Format in 4-carrier repeaters:
XYZW
Reply:
RSSS
meaning the repeater will look only in chain 1 for the presence of a BCCH/PT carri
er.
Example:
GET PDC
Reply:
RSRS
meaning the repeater will monitor both chains 1 and 3 for the presence of a BCCH/
PT carrier and give alarm if any one of these disappears.
Example:
GET PDC
Reply:
EEEE
meaning that the repeater will monitor all 4 chains for the presence of a BCCH/PT
carrier in any one of them. The alarm will only be generated if none of the four
chains contains a BCCH/PT carrier above the threshold set forth in the attribute ALA
PDL.
Format for setting power downlink monitoring configuration
SET PDC RSSS
48/96
will set the repeater to monitor only the first chain out of four for a BCCH/PT signal
in the downlink. Existing alarms will be reset and end of alarms transmitted if the
repeater was in a state of alarm before changing the attribute.
7.24
where X represents the status in downlink 1 and Y represents the status in down
link 2.
The status can have the following values
1
means the output power is lower than the configured threshold that can be
set using the attribute ALA PDL.
Example:
GET PDL
Reply:
00
Reply:
0-1-
meaning that status is okay in chain 1, not measured in chain 2 and 4, while an er
ror is being reported in chain 3.
Associated Attributes
There are two other attributes associated with this command. The first is the BCCH/
Pilot Tone alarm configuration attribute PDC. This attribute can be set for each indi
vidual chain to one of three functions:
2 carrier system
Commands and Attributes
49/96
This would in a 2 carrier repeater configure the BCCH/Pilot Tone alarm in a way that
a signal is required in chain 1 but chain 2 will not be checked. A third option is to
set both to "E" which means that either chain should contain a BCCH/Pilot Tone sig
nal.
4 carrier system
SET PDC EESS
This would mean that the repeater is looking for a signal in either chain 1 and 2 but
does not care about chain 3 and 4.
Valid settings for PDC attribute
R
Required. This chain should have a BCCH or pilot tone at all times. Should the
signal disappear then the alarm will be triggered.
Skip this means that the repeater will not check this chain for the presence
of a BCCH or pilot tone signal.
Either this is used when base stations may swap BCCH or pilot tone to a
different channel. If two chains are set to "E" then the repeater will first check
the first chain for a presence of a BCCH or pilot tone. If it is found then
everything is OK. If no signal is found then it will check the next chain set to
"E". If all chains set to E does not have a BCCH or pilot tone signal then the
alarm will be generated.
The second attribute associated with the BCCH / pilot tone detection is the ALA PDL
attribute. This attribute can be used to set the level of which a signal is considered
to be present. Normally this level is set up so that a drop of the BCCH in an EDGEGSM system with say 6-10 dB would trigger it immediately.
Note!
In a WCDMA system more consideration is needed because of the downlink
power regulation that goes on at the base station. Normally a pilot tone only is
8-12 dB below the maximum output power of the base station. When traffic
moves in to the cell the Node B will increase the output power depending on the
volume of traffic. Therefore in order to use this feature in WCDMA repeaters it is
recommended to set it at least 15 dB lower than the normal output level of the
repeater.
Refer to the attributes IPL and OPL for input- and output power measurements
7.25
RFP RF Parameters
Shows various RF parameters of this particular repeater.
Attribute type: Read-Only
The attribute shows several important RF parameters in the repeater that has to do
with amplification and ranges of the meters implemented.
Format:
<Maximum Gain UL> <Maximum Gain DL> <PreAmp UL> <PreAmp DL> <Loss after PA UL> <Loss
50/96
Maximum Gain UL
Maximum Gain DL
PreAmp UL
This is the gain in the repeater from the input port of the
repeater to the connector of the LIMPA module. This gain
contains the Low Noise Amplifier gain minus losses.
PreAmp DL
This is the gain in the repeater from the input port of the
repeater to the connector of the LIMPA module. This gain
contains the Low Noise Amplifier gain minus losses.
Loss after PA UL
This is the loss in the path from the output of the LIMPA
module to the repeater antenna port.
Loss after PA DL
This is the loss in the path from the output of the LIMPA
module to the repeater antenna port.
LDO UL
LDO DL
Example:
GET RFP
Reply:
45.0 45.0 17.1 -25.1 2.1 4.9 -15.1 17.2
meaning that maximum gain in the repeater both uplink and downlink is 45 dB and
the gain before the RSSI is 17.1 dB while gain in the downlink is -25.1 dB (an at
tenuationof 25.1 dB). Loss after the PA in uplink is 2.1 dB and in downlink 4.9 dB.
The lowest detectable output power in the uplink is -15.1 dBm and in the downlink
17.2 dBm.
7.26
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again. The reply of this attribute depends on the number of installed carriers /
LIMPA units in the repeater.
The first synthesizer is also called the input synthesizer while the second is called
the output synthesizer.
There is a corresponding attribute, SZU for the uplink synthesizers.
A failing synthesizer most likely results in there being no output power at all from
the repeater and that the coverage from the repeater may be severely reduced and
in most cases non-existent. This indicated a serious problem with the LIMPA module
in the repeater.
Format for 2 carrier repeaters
XYZW
where
X
(dash)
Example
GET SZD
Reply
0010
meaning that all synthesizers in the downlink are OK with the exception of the input
synthesizer in chain 2 which reports an error.
Format for 4 carrier repeaters
XYZWKLMN
where
X
52/96
Example
GET SZD
Reply
00000000
7.27
where
X
(dash)
Example
GET SZU
53/96
Reply
0010
meaning that all synthesizers in the uplink are OK with the exception of the input
synthesizer in chain 2 which reports and error.
Format for 4 carrier repeaters
XYZWKLMN
where
X
Example
GET SZU
Reply
00000000
7.28
where the different values are expressed in dBm. A value of -100 is the same as
turning the output power OFF.
Example:
GET VLD
Reply:
-100 31 34 37
meaning that the different peak output power levels in the downlink can be set to
-100 dBm meaning that the output power is turned off, 31 dBm, 34 dBm or
37 dBm.
54/96
See the attribute LVD for more information on setting the downlink peak power lim
its in the repeater.
7.29
where the different values are expressed in dBm. A value of -100 is the same as
turning the output power OFF.
Example:
GET VLU
Reply:
-100 31 34 37
meaning that the different peak output power levels in the uplink can be set to
-100 dBm meaning that the output power is turned off, 31 dBm, 34 dBm or
37 dBm.
See the attribute LVU for more information on setting the uplink peak power limits
in the repeater.
7.30
Where
X is the status of downlink server port (all repeaters).
Y is the status of downlink server 2 port (ER type repeaters).
0 means the status is OK.
1 means the status is ALARM.
55/96
Reply:
1
Meaning there is a return loss alarm in the downlink. The ER type repeaters
responds with an additional number:
10
system.
7.31
Where
X is the return loss value of the first active FDM with one decimal resolution.
Y is the return loss value of the optional active FDM with one decimal resolution.
If the return loss can not be measured or there is no communication with the
alarm, a dash - is reported instead of a value.
If the forward power is too low to perform VSWR measurements at all then the
value is reported as < instead.
Example:
GET WRL
Reply:
Commands and Attributes
56/96
12.3 14.2
Meaning that active FDM 1 reports a return loss figure of 12.3 dB and active FDM 2
reports a return loss figure of 14.2 dB.
< 14.2
Meaning that the first active FDM has a too low forward output power to be able to
measure the VSWR but the second reports 14.2 dB in return loss.
12.3 -
Meaning that the first active FDM reports 12.3 dB return loss and the second may
not be answering, have a COM alarm or other fault.
57/96
MISCELLANEOUS ATTRIBUTES
This chapter contains attributes that deals with the following aspects of the
equipment:
8.1
Temperature alarms
where
<BAT> is battery status.
0 if status is OK
1 if status is ERROR
- (dash) if measured data is not available (communications error or improperly
configured system).
Example:
GET BAT
Reply:
1
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8.2
where
PSUP1
is the communication status of power supply 1, master power supply. This unit
is always installed in all repeaters.
PSUP2
LIMPA1UL-LIMPA2UL
LIMPA1DL-LIMPA2DL
RefGen
FO1 FO4
Fibre-optical modules.
COMMUX
Communications multiplexer. Normally not used in this kind of repeater but may
be used in the future. A dash is reported if the hardware do not support the
COMMUX.
FDM-S1, FDM-S2
Reply:
0-0-0-0-----0-
Reply:
0000001-----0-
8.3
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Only active FDM units measure VSWR at so this attribute can be used to find out
the format for the return values of the attributes WRL and WRD.
Format:
UP UA DP DA
where:
UP is the number of passive uplink FDM units.
UA is the number of active uplink FDM units.
DP is the number of passive downlink FDM units.
DA is the number of active downlink FDM units.
Example:
GET FDC
Reply:
1 0 0 1
Meaning that there is 1 passive uplink FDM and one active downlink FDM. This
would be the normal reply for an IR type of repeater. A conventional stand-alone off
air repeater would report:
1 0 0 2
Meaning there is one passive uplink FDM and two active downlink FDM units.
The total number of FDM units in the system is given by the following relation:
N FDM =U AU P D AD P
The number of active FDM units, that also reports return loss can be found by the
following relation:
N FDM =U A D A
A
8.4
60/96
GET PLV
Reply:
+28.1 +28.0 +15.0 +15.0 +6.41 +6.43 +6.46 +44.6 +38.7 +11.1 235.0
Note!
If value is not available (such as communications error with power supply), a '-'
8.5
Reply:
2
8.6
61/96
Reply:
1
8.7
Reply:
01
PLV.
In order to read and configure power supply temperature alarm thresholds, refer
to ALA PTM.
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8.8
PW2
PW3
PW4
Master power supply unit. This measuring point is installed in all repeaters.
PSUP2
Slave power supply unit. This unit is only installed in 4 carrier repeaters.
LIMPA1UL-LIMPA2UL
LIMPA1DL-LIMPA2DL
these refers to the LIMPA modules in the repeater. 2 carrier repeater use one
uplink one downlink LIMPA units, while 4 carrier repeaters use 4 LIMPA units,
2 UL and 2 DL. Not supported LIMPAs just report "-" (dash).
REF
Reference generator can also measure the voltage and report it.
COMMUX
Communications multiplexer.
FO
Fiberoptic unit
Example:
GET PSD
Reply:
+28.0 - +28.0 - +28.0 - +15.0 - +15.0 - +15.0 - - +6.46 - +6.46 - +6.46 - +6.46 - +6.45 230
8.9
PW1 Power 1
Gives status of the power supply 1 distribution to the different modules in the
repeater.
63/96
Usage:
Attribute type: Read only
This attribute replies with status of the Power Supply 1 (+28 V) in the different
modules in the repeater.
Format:
<PSUP1><PSUP2><LIMPA1UL><LIMPA2UL><LIMPA1DL><LIMPA2DL>
where
<PSUP1> is status of the +28 V as measured in the Master Power Supply.
<PSUP2> is status of the +28 V as measured in the Slave Power Supply.
<LIMPA1UL>-<LIMPA2UL> and <LIMPA1DL>-<LIMPA2DL> is status of the +28 V
as measured in the different LIMPA units.
0 means status is OK
1 means status is ERROR
- (dash) means module is not installed or data is not available (not yet measured).
Example:
GET PW1
Reply:
0-0-0-
8.10
PW2 Power 2
Gives status of the power supply 2 distribution to the different modules in the
repeater.
Usage:
Attribute type: Read only
This attribute replies with status of the Power Supply 2 (+15 V) in the different
modules in the repeater.
Format:
<PSUP1><PSUP2><LIMPA1UL><LIMPA2UL><LIMPA1DL><LIMPA2DL><FO>
where
PSUP1
PSUP2
LIMPA1UL
LIMPA 1 uplink.
LIMPA2UL
LIMPA1DL
LIMPA 1 downlink.
LIMPA2DL
FO
fibre-optical module (but only type 1 reports this). If the repeater does not have a FO
module or the FO module is of type 2 or there is no communications with the module
then a dash, "-", is reported. Check the attribute FOC to find out which type is
installed.
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0 means status is OK
1 means status is ERROR
- (dash) means module is not installed or data is not available (not yet measured).
Example:
GET PW1
Reply:
0-0-0--
8.11
PW3 Power 3
Gives status of the power supply 3 distribution to the different modules in the
repeater.
Usage:
Attribute type: Read only
This attribute replies with status of the Power Supply 3 (+6.45 V) in the different
modules in the repeater.
Format:
<PSUP1><PSUP2><LIMPA1UL><LIMPA2UL><LIMPA1DL><LIMPA2DL><REFGEN><COMMUX><FO>
where
PSUP1
PSUP2
LIMPA1UL
LIMPA 1 uplink
LIMPA2UL
LIMPA1DL
LIMPA 1 downlink
LIMPA2DL
REFGEN
Reference generator
COMMUX
Communications multiplexer
FO
0 means status is OK
1 means status is ERROR
- (dash) means module is not installed or data is not available (not yet measured).
Example:
GET PW3
Reply:
1-0-0-0--
meaning that power supply 1 is measured as not being within allowed interval in
the LIMPA1DL unit.
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PW4 Power 4
Gives status of the power supply 4 distribution to the different modules in the
repeater.
Usage:
Attribute type: Read only
This attribute replies with status of the Power Supply4 (+15 V) in the different
modules in the repeater.
Format:
<PSUP1>
where
<PSUP1> is status of the backup power supply as measured in the PSU.
0 means status is OK
1 means status is ERROR
- (dash) means module is not installed or data is not available (not yet measured).
Example:
GET PW4
Reply:
0
8.13
Modules that are not installed or has not measured yet reports "-" (dash).
Otherwise status is 0 for OK and 1 for ERROR.
RBT is only reported for variant 2 of optical modules, not variant 1.
Example:
GET RBT
Reply:
0-0-----
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Temperature for each of the devices are presented with one decimal resolution and
a leading + or minus sign.
If data is not available (communications error or module not configured), a '-'
(dash) is presented in corresponding position.
Example:
GET TEL
Reply:
+31.4 +45.1 - +36.0 - +36.8 - - - - -
8.15
where
0 means status is OK
1 means status is ERROR
- (dash) means data is not available (not yet measured).
Example:
GET TEM
Reply:
1
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Note!
Use the attribute FOC to determine which optical module type this is.
9.1
9.2
Reply:
Error: Fiber Optic module in repeater does not support Optical Link Adjustments.
9.3
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Knowing the fixed optical transmission level of the opto master and measuring the
received optical level, it is possible to calculate optical loss between master and
slave unit.
This attribute displays the received optical level in dBm.
Format:
<Rx Level> <TxLevel>
where level is represented in dBm with one decimal resolution. If level is lower than
lowest detectable, '<[LowDet]' is replied.
Example:
GET OLV
Reply:
-7.1 2.5
meaning that received optical level is -7.1 dBm and transmitted optical level is 2.5
dBm. In this example, knowing that optical transmitted level is 3 dBm, optical loss
is calculated to 10.1 dB.
Note!
If value is not available (such as communications error with FiberOptic Module),
9.4
where reply is lowest detectable value in dBm with one decimal resoultion.
Example:
GET OMPOSP
Reply:
-15.0 -15.0
meaning that the opto module can detect received and transmitted optical levels
down to -15.0 dBm.
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Usage:
Attribute type: Read only
The Opto Module constantly monitors received optical level. A too low optical input
level might indicate that there is something wrong with the transmitter, a bad
optical connection (poor soldering or cleaning) or a broken fiber.
A drop in received optical level most likely means that received RF-signal level also
has dropped and that repeater coverage area is affected / decreased.
This attribute replies with the status of the Received Optical Level alarm source.
Format:
<RXO>
0 if status is OK.
1 if status is ERROR.
- (dash) if measured data is not available (communications error or improperly
configured system).
Example:
GET RXO
Reply:
1
indicating that received optical level is lower than expected level, and that reason
for the dropped input signal level should be investigated.
9.6
where reply is
0 if status is OK.
1 if status is ERROR.
- (dash) if measured data is not available (communications error or improperly
configured system).
Example:
GET TXO
Reply:
1
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indicating that something is malfunctioning with the optical transmitter. Reason for
failure should be investigated.
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Note!
Use the attribute FOC to determine which optical module type this is.
10.1
where
FO1 is the first optical module, FO2 is the second and so on for FO3 and FO4.
Normally a GSM-UMTS repeater has normally just one optical module so this is
offered for future expansion.
where N can be one of the following:
0
No optical capabilities. Optical module not installed or non-fibre fed repeater type.
First generation optical module without pilot tone capability. Module reports analogue voltages
using optical interface module.
Second generation optical module that includes pilot tone generation capability supporting
automatic optical link adjustment. Active unit with embedded processor on board.
Example:
GET FOC
Reply:
1000
meaning that this repeater has an optical module capable of reporting the analogue
values but no pilot tone capability.
Example for a non-fibre fed unit:
GET FOC
Reply:
0000
Example for a fibre fed unit with second generation optic module:
GET FOC
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Reply:
2000
10.2
performs automatic adjustment of the opto link from the optical master unit to the
Fiber Optic Slave.
If supplying parameter -v (as verbose) progress information is printed out on the
screen as the adjustments proceed.
Example:
ACT OLA
reads last fiber optic adjustment for link from slave repeater to opto module in rack
<Rack>, slot <Slot>.
Reply:
<Status> <Start Time> <Stop Time> <Initial Attenuation> <Resulting
Attenuation> <Resulting Pilot Tone Level> <Number of Iterations> <Result
String>
where
<Status> is status of last measurement, 0 means adjustments were successfully
completed, 1 means adjustments failed.
<Start Time> is on the format HHMMSS DDMMYY, where HHMMSS is the time with
24 hours notation, and DDMMYY is the date for when last measurement started.
<Stop Time> is on the format HHMMSS DDMMYY, where HHMMSS is the time with
24 hours notation, and DDMMYY is the date for when last measurement finished.
<Initial Attenuation> is the attenuation set before starting the adjustment routine.
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<Resulting Attenuation> is the attenuation that was set when routine was
completed.
<Resulting Pilot Tone Level> indicates the received pilot tone level in dBm * 10
when adjustment was completed (for optimal performance, pilot tone should be
adjusted to -32.0 dBm).
<NumberOfIterations> indicates number of iterations (Set Attenuation- Read Pilot
Tone Level) that was needed to complete adjustment.
<Result String> is a quoted string containing additional information about
measurement or reason for failure.
Example:
GET OLA
Reply:
0 144503 220507 144511 220507 23 25 -314 3 Pilot tone adjusted to -31.4
dBm, procedure completed.
10.3
Reply:
20
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10.4
where OLV replies in received optical level in dBm with one decimal resolution. If
level is lower than lowest detectable, '<[LowDet]' is replied.
Example:
GET OLV
Reply:
-7.1
meaning that received optical level is -7.1 dBm. In this example, knowing that
optical transmitted level is 3 dBm, optical loss is calculated to 10.1 dB.
Note!
If value is not available (such as communications error with FiberOptic Slave), a
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where
<Rx Opto LowDet> is the lowest detectable received opto signal in dBm with one
decimal resolution.
<Pilot Offset Attenuation> is a frequency offset in dB set during production of the
repeater, and is used to compensate for frequency variations in the opto slave.
<Pilot LowDet> is the lowest detectable pilot tone level in dBm with one decimal
resolution.
<PilotARFCN> is the channel used for the pilot tone.
Example:
GET OSP
Reply:
-15.0 3 -50.0 500
indicating that lowest detectable optical level is -15.0 dBm, pilot tone offset is 3 dB,
lowest detectable pilot tone is -50.0 dBm and ARFCN used for generated pilot tone
is 500.
10.6
Reply:
<PTE>
where
PTE = 0 means pilot tone is disabled.
PTE = 1 means pilot tone is enabled.
Format on setting parameters:
SET PTE <val>
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where
<val> = 0 means output power should be turned off.
<val> = 1 means output power should be turned on.
Example:
GET PTE
Reply:
1
as a part of the automatic optical loss adjustment procedure, why altering this
parameter normally should be avoided.
During startup of the system, slave pilot tone is always disabled.
10.7
where <PTL> is the received pilot tone level in dBm with one decimal resolution. If
lower than lowest detectable pilot tone level, a <[Lowest Detectable Pilot Tone
Level] is presented.
Example:
GET PTL
Reply:
-22.1
10.8
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Usage
Attribute type: Read and write
This attribute replies with the nominal pilot tone level that should be received from
the master node when a system is properly commissioned. This value serves as the
value that received pilot tone should be adjusted to in order to have an optimized
system. It also serves as the reference value used when performing PTL alarm
measurements.
Format on getting parameter:
GET PTN
Reply:
<PTN>
where <PTN> is nominal level in dBm * 10. If node is not yet commissioned, this
replies as -110.0
Format on setting parameter:
SET PTN <PTN>
Reply:
-1100
meaning that nominal pilot tone level is -110.0 dBm (not commissioned).
Example:
SET PTN -250
10.9
0 if status is OK.
1 if status is ERROR.
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Reply:
1
indicating that received optical level is lower than expected level, and that reason
for the dropped input signal level should be investigated.
where reply is
0 if status is OK.
1 if status is ERROR.
- (dash) if measured data is not available (communications error or improperly
configured system).
Example:
GET RXP
Reply:
1
indicating that received pilot tone level is lower than configured level, and that
reason for the dropped input signal level should be investigated.
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When commissioning an Avitec Repeater System it is essential that all fiber optic
links are optimized and RF-limits adjusted accordingly. To accomplish this, a pilot
tone is transmitted from Optical Master Units to the Fiber Optic Slaves. By
transmitting with a known level and measuring received pilot tone level it is
possible to calculate the path loss and hence compensate system gain accordingly.
To generate the correct pilot tone frequency, a synthesizer is used. If there is a
failure generating the correct pilot tone frequency, an Synthesizer Pilot Tone
generator alarm is triggered.
This attribute replies with the status of the Pilot Tone Generator Synthesizer.
Format:
<SZP>
where reply is
0 if status is OK/Synthesizer locked onto desired frequency.
1 if status is ERROR/Synthesizer not locked onto desired frequency.
- (dash) if measured data is not available (communications error or improperly
configured system).
Example:
GET SZP
Reply:
1
indicating that synthesizer is unlocked, and that reason for failure should be
investigated.
where reply is
0 if status is OK.
1 if status is ERROR.
- (dash) if measured data is not available (communications error or improperly
configured system).
Example:
GET TXO
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Reply:
1
indicating that something is malfunctioning with the optical transmitter. Reason for
failure should be investigated.
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11
HEARTBEAT FORMAT
The heartbeat report is transmitted to the Avitec Element Manager on configurable
intervals (0-99 999 min). In case the heartbeat report is not received by the Avitec
Element Manager within expected interval, an alarm is triggered at the AEM.
If repeater is a Repeater System Slave, heartbeats are collected by the the node
master for transmission to the Avitec Element Manager.
In the heartbeat report, all fields are separated by space.
11.1
11.2
Field
Heartbeat table
Format
Description
Size
Repeater ID
XX-YY-ZZZZ
10
Message no
NNNNNNNNN
State
"HBT"
Date
DDMMYY
Time
HHMMSS
IHU, FOC*
HHHHHH
9
The letters "HBT" is replacing the state word.
Byte 1
Bit 3
PSUP1
Bit 2
PSUP2
Bit 1
LIMPA1UL
Bit 0
LIMPA2UL
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Field
Format
Description
Size
Byte 2
Bit 3
LIMPA1DL
Bit 2
LIMPA2DL
Bit 1
REFGEN
Bit 0
FO1
Byte 3
Bit 3
FO2
Bit 2
FO3
Bit 1
FO4
Bit 0
COMMUX
Byte 4
Bit 3
FDM-S1
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
FDM-S2
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
FOC 1 Bit 1
FOC 1 Bit 0
FOC 2 Bit 1
FOC 2 Bit 0
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
FOC 3 Bit 1
FOC 3 Bit 0
FOC 4 Bit 1
FOC 4 Bit 0
Byte 6
CHA/LNK
CHD/CHU*
AAAABBBBCCCC
DDDDXXXXYYYY
ZZZZWWWW
Hexadecimal coding of the channels used in the repeater. This field reads
differently depending on repeater model.
32
XXYYZZWWAABB Attenuation in downlink for all chains then uplink for all chains. Zero
CCDD
padded. If module not installed, two dashes are replied.
16
The order of this is DL1 DL2 DL3 DL4 UL1 UL2 UL3 UL4 .
LVD/LVU*
AABBCCDDXXYY
ZZWW
16
This is a signed hex-encoded number signifying the set output level. The
possible range are -128 to +127. The order of the attribute is DL1 DL2
DL3 DL4 and UL1 UL2 UL3 UL4.
Examples
-100D = 9CH
43D = 2BH
-10D = F6H
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Field
Format
AMD, AMU,
HHHHHHHH
ASD, ASU, SZD,
SZU*
Description
Size
Amplifier statuses
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
Status for AMD 1 Status for AMD 2 Status for AMD 3 Status for AMD 4
Byte 2
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
Status for AMU 1 Status for AMU 2 Status for AMU 3 Status for AMU 4
Byte 3
Bit 3
Status of ASD 1
Bit 2
Status of ASD 2
Bit 1
Status of ASD 3
Bit 0
Status of ASD 4
Byte 4
Bit 3
Status of ASU 1
Bit 2
Status of ASU 2
Bit 1
Status of ASU 3
Bit 0
Status of ASU 4
Synthesizer statuses
Synthesizer staus for all LIMPA synthesizers in the repeaters. The order is
L1 U C1 I means LIMPA 1 Uplink Chain 1 IN synthesizer. L2DC2O means
LIMPA 2 DL Chain 2 OUT synthesizer.
Byte 5 LIMPA 1 Downlink
Bit 3
L1 D C1 I
Bit 2
L1 D C1 O
Bit 1
L1 D C2 I
Bit 0
L1 D C2 O
Bit 2
L2 D C1 O
Bit 1
L2 D C2 I
Bit 0
L2 D C2 O
Bit 2
L1 U C1 O
Bit 1
L1 U C2 I
Bit 0
L1 U C2 O
NNNNNNNNNNN
NNN
Bit 2
L2 U C1 O
Bit 1
L2 U C2 I
Bit 0
L2 U C2 O
14
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Field
Format
Description
Size
12
Byte 1
Bit 3
CRC FO1
Bit 2
CRC FO2
Bit 1
CRC FO3
Bit 0
CRC FO4
Byte 2
Bit 3
CRC COMMUX
Bit 2
BAT
Bit 1
AIM
Bit 0
PSL
Bit 2
PDL DL2
Bit 1
PDL DL3
Bit 0
PDL DL4
Bit 2
PW1 PSU2
Bit 1
PW1 LIMPA1UL
Bit 0
PW1 LIMPA2UL
Byte 5
Bit 3
PW1 LIMPA1DL
Bit 2
PW1 LIMPA2DL
Bit 1
PW2 PSU1
Bit 0
PW2 PSU2
Byte 6
Bit 3
PW2 LIMPA1UL
Bit 2
PW2 LIMPA2UL
Bit 1
PW2 LIMPA1DL
Bit 0
PW2 LIMPA2DL
Byte 7
Bit 3
4
PW2 FO
Bit 2
PW3 PSU1
Bit 1
PW3 PSU2
Bit 0
PW3 LIMPA1UL
Byte 8
Bit 3
PW3LIMPA2UL
Bit 2
PW3 LIMPA1DL
Bit 1
PW3 LIMPA2DL
Bit 0
PW3 REFGEN
Byte 9
Bit 3
PW3 COMMUX
Bit 2
PW3 FO1
Bit 1
DOOPW4
Bit 0
DOO
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
Only type 1 optical modules reports this. Check the FOC attribute to find out if this is relevant.
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Field
Format
Description
TEM
RXQ
Size
PTM PSU1
PTM PSU2
Byte 11
Bit 3
RBT LIMPA UL1
Bit 2
RBT LIMPA UL2
Bit 1
RBT LIMPA DL1
Bit 0
RBT LIMPA DL2
Byte 12
Bit 3
RBT FO1
RXO, RXP, SZP,
TXO, EX1-4,
NMP*
HHHHHN
Bit 2
RBT FO2
Bit 1
RBT FO3
Bit 0
RBT FO4
Optical statuses.
Status of Received Optical Level, status of pilot tone level, status of pilot
tone synthesizer, status of optical transmitter and external alarm status
bits.
Byte 1
Bit 3
RXO FO1
Bit 2
RXO FO2
Bit 1
RXO FO3
Bit 0
RXO FO4
Byte 2
Bit 3
RXP FO1
Bit 2
RXP FO2
Bit 1
RXP FO3
Bit 0
RXP FO4
Byte 3
Bit 3
SZP FO1
Bit 2
SZP FO2
Bit 1
SZP FO3
Bit 0
SZP FO4
Byte 4
Bit 3
TXO FO1
Bit 2
TXO FO2
Bit 1
TXO FO3
Bit 0
TXO FO4
Byte 5
Bit 3
EX1
Bit 2
EX2
Bit 1
EX3
Bit 0
EX4
Byte 6
NMP (not hex encoded, just plain 0-9)
RCH
HHHHH
Field
Format
Description
Size
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ALARM SOURCES
This section defines alarm sources in the GSM-UMTS target.
The following alarms are NOT described in this chapter, but are generated by the
repeater:
External Alarm Interface board alarms EX1-EX4 and DOO. are not described.
Severity
Environment
Major
AMD
Equipment
Major
AMU
Equipment
Major
Environment
Minor
Environment
Major
ASU
Environment
Minor
ASU
ASD
Class
AIM
ASD
Description
Environment
Major
BAT
Battery
Equipment
Minor
COM
Communications alarm
Communication
Critical
CRC
Equipment
Critical
TEM
Controller temperature
Environment
Major
DOO
Door open
Equipment
Warning
EX1
External Alarm 1
Equipment
Major
EX2
External Alarm 2
Equipment
Major
EX3
External Alarm 3
Equipment
Major
EX4
External Alarm 4
Equipment
Major
IOD
Environment
Major
IOU
Environment
Major
NMP
Equipment
Warning
PDL
Environment
Major
PSL
Environment
Major
PTM
Environment
Major
PW1
Power 1
Equipment
Critical
PW2
Power 2
Equipment
Critical
PW3
Power 3
Equipment
Critical
PW4
Power 4
Equipment
Critical
There are some alarms which have different severity depending on the specific repeater they are reported from.
These alarms have been marked with * and are therefore listed twice in the table above.
This is reserved for future use and not implemented in this version.
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Attrib
12.1
Description
Class
Severity
RBT
Environment
Major
RXO
Equipment
Major
RXP
Equipment
Minor
SZD
Synthesizer downlink
Equipment
Critical
SZP
Equipment
Major
12.2
12.3
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Therefore it is possible to calculate the expected output power with a given input
signal and compare this with the actual measured output power.
If the measured signal deviates from the calculated with more than a few dB then
the alarm is triggered. It is important to not set the thresholds too tight because
the input and output meters have a limited accuracy which is about 2 dB. The
gain flatness over the band is also 1 dB meaning that a setting lower than 6 dB
may yield false alarms.
This alarm has also been known to be triggered by outside interference, i.e.
another base station using a frequency close to the repeated frequency or the link
frequency.
If the channels in the repeater is not properly spaced to allow the channel filters to
reject the unwanted signals properly this alarm may be falsely triggered.
Upper threshold: 60 (meaning 6 dB)
Lower threshold: 60 (meaning 6 dB)
Time: 5 seconds
12.4
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signal that adversely affects the signal quality. The farther the repeater goes into
saturation the more problematic this is.
12.5
12.6
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12.7
COM - Communication
This alarm is reported when the controller is unable to communicate with any of the
active modules in the repeater. There are several sources for this alarm including
any of the following modules: Master power supply, slave power supply, LIMPA
modules, active FDM units, reference generator, fiber optical unit (type 2),
communications multiplexer (if present).
Upper threshold: N/A
Lower threshold: N/A
Time: 3 seconds
12.8
12.9
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back to the original frequency again after filtering and selecting the frequency the
RF chain is set to.
If a synthesizer can not lock or produce the correct mixing frequency then the
alarm is triggered. For each uplink or downlink there are two such alarms, input
and output synthesizer.
In most cases this means a complete loss of the output signal from the LIMPA and
that the radio coverage from the repeater is down. This should be considered a
serious error of the repeater and is cause for sending the repeater in for repair.
Upper threshold: N/A
Lower threshold: N/A
Time: 3 seconds.
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