BTS 3012

HUAWEI BTS3012 Base Station
Technical Manual - Architecture and Principle
Contents
Contents
1 System Architecture...................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Hardware Architecture ..................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.1 Composition.........................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Cabinet .................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Antenna Subsystem..............................................................................................................................1-6
1.1.4 O&M Subsystem..................................................................................................................................1-6
1.2 Software Architecture....................................................................................................................................1-7
1.2.1 Composition.........................................................................................................................................1-7
1.2.2 Signaling Processing Software.............................................................................................................1-8
1.2.3 Baseband Signal Processing Software .................................................................................................1-8
1.2.4 O&M and Transmission Device Control Software ..............................................................................1-8
1.3 Logical Architecture......................................................................................................................................1-9
1.3.1 Composition.........................................................................................................................................1-9
1.3.2 Common Subsystem ..........................................................................................................................1-10
1.3.3 DTRU Subsystem .............................................................................................................................. 1-11
1.3.4 DAFU Subsystem .............................................................................................................................. 1-11
1.3.5 Antenna Subsystem............................................................................................................................ 1-11
1.4 Bus Structure...............................................................................................................................................1-12
2 Common Subsystem..................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Composition ..................................................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 BTS Common Subsystem ....................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.2 Cabinet Top Access Subsystem............................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Functions.......................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.3 DTMU...........................................................................................................................................................2-4
2.3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2-4
2.3.2 Working Environment..........................................................................................................................2-4
2.3.3 Functions and Principles ......................................................................................................................2-5
2.4 DCCU............................................................................................................................................................2-6
2.4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2-6
2.5 DCSU ............................................................................................................................................................2-7
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2.5.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2-7
2.6 DEMU...........................................................................................................................................................2-8
2.6.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2-8
2.7 DATU ..........................................................................................................................................................2-10
2.7.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................2-10
2.7.2 Working Environment........................................................................................................................2-10
2.7.3 Functions and Principles ....................................................................................................................2-10
2.8 DCMB......................................................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.8.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 2-11
2.8.2 Working Environment........................................................................................................................ 2-11
2.8.3 Functions and Principles .................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.9 DELC .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.9.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 2-11
2.9.2 Working Environment........................................................................................................................2-12
2.9.3 Functions and Principles ....................................................................................................................2-12
2.10 DMLC .......................................................................................................................................................2-12
2.10.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................2-12
2.10.2 Working Environment......................................................................................................................2-12
2.10.3 Functions and Principles ..................................................................................................................2-13
2.11 DSAC ........................................................................................................................................................2-13
2.11.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................2-13
2.11.2 Working Environment ......................................................................................................................2-14
2.12 DCTB ........................................................................................................................................................2-14
2.12.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................2-14
2.12.2 Working Environment......................................................................................................................2-15
3 DTRU Subsystem.......................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Components...................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.2 Functions.......................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 DTRU............................................................................................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................3-3
3.4 DTRB ............................................................................................................................................................3-4
3.4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................3-4
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4 DAFU Subsystem.......................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Components...................................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2 Functions.......................................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 DDPU............................................................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................4-3
4.4 DCOM...........................................................................................................................................................4-4
4.4.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................4-4
5 Antenna Subsystem...................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Components...................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Antenna .........................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1 Working Principles...............................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Types ....................................................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.3 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................5-4
5.2.4 Functional Principles of the RET System ............................................................................................5-7
5.2.5 Diversity...............................................................................................................................................5-8
5.3 Feeder............................................................................................................................................................5-8
5.4 TMA..............................................................................................................................................................5-8
5.4.1 Features................................................................................................................................................5-8
5.4.2 Working Principles...............................................................................................................................5-9
6 O&M Subsystem ........................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................6-2
6.2 Hardware Structure .......................................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Software Structure.........................................................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Functions.......................................................................................................................................................6-3
7 System Signal Procedure ..........................................................................................................7-1

7.1 DL Signal Flow .............................................................................................................................................7-2
7.2 UL Signal Flow .............................................................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Signaling Processing Flow ............................................................................................................................7-3
7.4 Clock Signal Flow.........................................................................................................................................7-4
7.5 Combined Cabinet Signal Flow ....................................................................................................................7-5
8 Configuration and Networking...............................................................................................8-1

8.1 Configuration of the BTS3012 ......................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.1 Configuration Principles ......................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.2 Configuration Features.........................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.3 System Capacity...................................................................................................................................8-3
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8.2 Board Configuration......................................................................................................................................8-3

8.2.1 DTRU...................................................................................................................................................8-3
8.2.2 DAFU...................................................................................................................................................8-3
8.2.3 DTMU..................................................................................................................................................8-4
8.2.4 DCCU ..................................................................................................................................................8-4
8.2.5 DCSU...................................................................................................................................................8-4
8.2.6 DEMU..................................................................................................................................................8-4
8.2.7 DATU...................................................................................................................................................8-4
8.2.8 NFCB ...................................................................................................................................................8-4
8.2.9 DMLC..................................................................................................................................................8-5
8.2.10 DELC .................................................................................................................................................8-5
8.2.11 DSAC.................................................................................................................................................8-5
8.3 Typical Configuration....................................................................................................................................8-5
8.3.1 S4/4/4 ...................................................................................................................................................8-5
8.3.2 O6 ........................................................................................................................................................8-6
8.4 Networking Types .........................................................................................................................................8-7
8.4.1 Transmission Mode..............................................................................................................................8-8
8.4.2 Networking Modes...............................................................................................................................8-8
8.4.3 Principles of Networking .....................................................................................................................8-8
8.4.4 Star Networking ...................................................................................................................................8-8
8.4.5 Chain Networking................................................................................................................................8-9
8.4.6 Tree Networking ..................................................................................................................................8-9
8.4.7 Ring Networking................................................................................................................................8-10
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Figures
Figures
Figure 1-1 Composition of the BTS3012 system ...............................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 BTS3012 cabinet under full configuration .......................................................................................1-4
Figure 1-3 Software architecture ........................................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-4 Logical architecture of the BTS3012..............................................................................................1-10
Figure 2-1 Boards in the BTS3012 common subsystem ....................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Boards in the BTS3012 cabinet top access subsystem......................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 DTMU working environment ...........................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-4 DTMU structure................................................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5 DCCU working environment............................................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 DCCU structure ................................................................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-7 DCSU working environment ............................................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-8 DCSU structure.................................................................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-9 DEMU working environment ...........................................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-10 DEMU structure..............................................................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-11 DATU working environment ........................................................................................................2-10
Figure 2-12 DATU structure.............................................................................................................................2-10
Figure 2-13 DCMB working environment ....................................................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-14 DELC working environment ........................................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-15 DELC structure.............................................................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-16 DMLC working environment .......................................................................................................2-13
Figure 2-17 DMLC structure............................................................................................................................2-13
Figure 2-18 DSAC working environment ........................................................................................................2-14
Figure 2-19 DSAC structure.............................................................................................................................2-14
Figure 2-20 DCTB working environment ........................................................................................................2-15
Figure 2-21 DCTB structure.............................................................................................................................2-15
Figure 3-1 DTRU subsystem under full configuration.......................................................................................3-2
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Figure 3-2 DTRU working environment ............................................................................................................3-3

Figure 3-3 Function structure of the DTRU .......................................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4 DTRB working environment ............................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-5 Functional structure of the DTRB ....................................................................................................3-5
Figure 4-1 DAFU subsystem under full configuration.......................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Logical location of the DAFU subsystem.........................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-3 DDPU working environment ............................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-4 Functional structure of the DDPU ....................................................................................................4-4
Figure 4-5 DCOM working environment...........................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-6 Functional structure of the DCOM ...................................................................................................4-5
Figure 5-1 Antenna subsystem ...........................................................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2 Antenna composition ........................................................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3 Types of antenna ...............................................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-4 Horizontal radiation pattern ..............................................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-5 Vertical radiation pattern...................................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-6 Functional structure of the RET........................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-7 Functional structure of the TMA ......................................................................................................5-9
Figure 6-1 Hardware structure of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem .....................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2 Software structure of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem.......................................................................6-3
Figure 7-1 DL signal flow ..................................................................................................................................7-2
Figure 7-2 UL signal flow ..................................................................................................................................7-3
Figure 7-3 Signaling processing flow.................................................................................................................7-4
Figure 7-4 Clock signal flow..............................................................................................................................7-4
Figure 7-5 Combined cabinet signal flow ..........................................................................................................7-5
Figure 8-1 Cabinet configuration in an S4/4/4 site.............................................................................................8-6
Figure 8-2 O6 cabinet configuration ..................................................................................................................8-7
Figure 8-3 Star networking.................................................................................................................................8-8
Figure 8-4 Chain networking..............................................................................................................................8-9
Figure 8-5 Tree networking ..............................................................................................................................8-10
Figure 8-6 Ring networking ............................................................................................................................. 8-11
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Tables
Tables
Table 2-1 Mapping between the boards and the slot numbers in the common subsystem..................................2-2
Table 2-2 Mapping between the boards and the slot numbers in the cabinet top access subsystem...................2-3
Table 6-1 Functions of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem......................................................................................6-3
Table 8-1 Configuration principles .....................................................................................................................8-2
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1 System Architecture
System Architecture
About This Chapter

The following table lists the contents of this chapter.
Title
Description
1.1 Hardware Architecture
Describes the architecture of the BTS3012 hardware.
1.2 Software Architecture
Describes the architecture of the BTS3012 software.
1.3 Logical Architecture
Describes the logical architecture of the BTS3012

including its compositions and the subsystems.
1.4 Bus Structure
Describes four types of buses in the BTS3012.
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1.1 Hardware Architecture

This section describes the BTS3012 hardware architecture.
It has the following sections:
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Composition
Cabinet
1.1.1 Composition
Figure 1-1 shows the BTS3012 system and its relation with other relevant devices, such as the
Base Station Controller (BSC) and the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC).
Figure 1-1 Composition of the BTS3012 system
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Antenna subsystem
MS
BSC
BTS3012
cabinet
Abis
MMI
Environment
monitoring equipment
Site maintenance
terminal system
Remote site
maintenance system
BTS3012 system
The BTS3012 system consists of the following parts:

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BTS3012 cabinet
Antenna subsystem
O&M subsystem
1.1.2 Cabinet
The BTS3012 cabinet is the core of the BTS system. It has the following subracks:
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DAFU subrack
DTRU subrack
FAN subrack
Common subrack
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Cabinet top subrack
The BTS3012 cabinet also has a BBU/transmission unit.

Figure 1-2 shows the BTS3012 cabinet under full configuration.
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Figure 1-2 BTS3012 cabinet under full configuration

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DSAC: Signal Access Card for DTRU BTS

DELC: E1 Signal Lightning-Protection Card for DTRU BTS
DMLC: Monitor Signal Lightning-Protection Card for DTRU BTS
DCOM: Combining Unit for DTRU BTS
DDPU: Dual-Duplexer Unit for DTRU BTS
DTRU: Double-Transceiver Unit
FAN (NFCB): NodeB Fan Controlling and Monitoring Board
DTMU: Transmission Timing & Management Unit for DTRU BTS
DEMU: Environment Monitoring Unit for DTRU BTS
DATU: Antenna and TMA Control Unit for DTRU BTS
DCSU: Combined Cabinet Signal Connection Unit for DTRU BTS
DCCU: Cable Connection Unit for DTRU BTS
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DAFU Subrack
The DAFU subrack consists of the DDPU and the DCOM.
Under full configuration, the subrack consists of maximum six boards. There are maximum
six DDPUs. The DCOM is used only when the cell is configured with more than four carriers.
The interfaces of the DDPUs and the DCOMs are on the front panel. The boards of the DAFU
subrack connect with other boards or units in the cabinet through cables.
The DAFU subrack performs the following functions:
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Receiving and transmitting the RF signals
Controlling the low noise amplification
DTRU Subrack
One DTRU subrack supports up to six DTRUs.
The DTRU performs the following functions:
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Modulation, frequency up-conversion, filtering, RF hopping, signal amplification, and

combiner output to convert the baseband signals of two carriers to the RF signals.
RF signals dividing, diversity receiving, RF hopping, and demodulation of two carriers.
Signaling processing, channel coding, interleaving and deinterleaving, modulation, and

demodulation.
Amplification of output power.
Transmit diversity, 4-way diversity receive.
Transmit-combining and Power Boost Technology (PBT).
FAN Subrack
The FAN subrack has only one FAN box inside it. The FAN box contains one fan monitoring
board and four fans. The fan monitoring board detects the temperature at the air inlets at the
bottom of the cabinet, and adjusts the speed and working status of the fans.
The rear part of the cabinet top and the air inlets at the bottom of the cabinet form a
ventilation circuit, cooling the entire cabinet. The fans take the N+1 redundancy backup
strategy. When one fan fails, the other fans run at full speed. In normal temperature, the fans
can meet the heat dissipation requirements.
Common Subrack
The common subrack is in the lower part of the cabinet. It consists of the following
components:
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Transmission/Timing/Management Unit for DTRU BTS (DTMU)

The DTMU is an entity for basic transmission and control in the BTS3012. It works as a
main controller.
Environment Monitoring Unit for DTRU BTS (DEMU)

The DEMU monitors the environment in the equipment room and collects information
on environment monitoring and alarms.
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Antenna and TMA Control Unit for DTRU BTS (DATU)
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The DATU feeds the TMA and transmits the remote electrical tilt unit (RET) control
signals.
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Combined Cabinet Signal Connection Unit for DTRU BTS (DCSU)

The DCSU transfers signals for the combined cabinet and cabinet group between the
common subrack and the cabinet top subrack.
Cable Connection Unit for DTRU BTS (DCCU)

The DCCU converts the input and output signals of the common subrack.
Common Module Backplane for DTRU BTS (DCMB)

The DCMB is the backplane in the BTS3012 common subrack.
Cabinet Top Subrack

The cabinet top subrack is on the top of the cabinet. It consists of the following components:
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Monitor Signal Lightning-Protection Card for DTRU BTS (DMLC)

The DMLC provides lightning protection for various routes of input and output signals.
E1 Signal Lightning-Protection Card for DTRU BTS (DELC)

The DELC provides lightning protection for E1 signals.
Signal Access Card for DTRU BTS (DSAC)

The DSAC has two C1BUS3 ports for the DTMU to communicate with the external
equipment and supports six-route Boolean value input.
Cabinet top Backplane for DTRU BTS (DCTB)

The DCTB is the backplane in the BTS3012 cabinet top subrack.
BBU/Transmission Unit
Baseband Unit (BBU)/transmission unit is under the common subrack. The space for the BBU
is reserved. The built-in SDH and the microwave transmission device can be installed in the
reserved space.
1.1.3 Antenna Subsystem

The antenna subsystem receives the UL signals and transmits the DL signals. The subsystem
consists of:
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Antenna
Tower-Mounted Amplifier (TMA)
Feeder
Jumper
Remote Control Unit (RCU)
Smart Bias-Tee (SBT)
The TMA is optional depending on network planning and actual requirements.
1.1.4 O&M Subsystem

The O&M subsystem performs remote operation and maintenance through the OMC. It
performs near end operation and maintenance through the MMI. Both require the support of
the BTS3012 O&M program.
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The O&M software is the common control part of the BTS3012 software. It is the core of the
BTS3012 O&M. All the other BTS3012 software has interfaces with the O&M software.
The following are the functions of the O&M program:
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Downloading the BTS3012 software
Initializing the BTS3012
Monitoring and managing the BTS3012 running status
Collecting alarms
Tracing the resource usage and interfaces
1.2 Software Architecture

This section describes the software architecture of the BTS3012.
It has the following sections:
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Composition
Signaling Processing Software
Baseband Signal Processing Software
O&M and Transmission Device Control Software
1.2.1 Composition
The BTS3012 software is distributed in each module of the BTS.
The software performs the following functions:
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RL hierarchical protocol
Abis interface protocol procedure
Radio channel real-time management
Internal connection protocols
Transmission device control
BTS3012 operation and maintenance
MMI management
The BTS3012 software system has the following parts:

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Signaling processing software
Baseband signal processing software
O&M and transmission device control software
Figure 1-3 shows the BTS3012 software architecture.
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Figure 1-3 Software architecture
Signaling
processing software
Baseband signal
processing software
O&M and transmission

device control software
1.2.2 Signaling Processing Software

Data, voice, and signaling are transmitted between the BTS and the BSC.
The signaling processing software is the control part of the DTRU. It performs the following
functions:
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Transparently transmitting layer 3 messages of the Um interface to the Abis interface
Managing the radio resources together with the BSC
LAPD at the Abis interface
LAPDm at the Um interface
Operating and maintaining the DTRU
Signaling processing is the core of the BTS service processing function.

The software runs on the DTRU.
1.2.3 Baseband Signal Processing Software

The baseband signal processing software performs the following functions:
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Coding and decoding of the voice, data and signaling on the radio channel
Demodulating the received signals
Processing the signals at the Um interface together with the hardware circuit of the
digital signal processing part on the DTRU
The baseband signal processing software runs on the DTRU.
1.2.4 O&M and Transmission Device Control Software

The O&M software is the common control part of the BTS software. It is the core of the BTS
O&M system. All the other BTS software has interfaces with the O&M software.
The O&M software performs the following functions:
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Loading the BTS software
Initializing the BTS
Monitoring and managing the BTS running status
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Collecting alarms
Tracing the resource usage and interface messages
The transmission device control software is a module of the O&M software. It controls the
transmission links between the BSC and the BTS.
The transmission device control software supports flexible link configuration between the
BTS and the BSC, through the star, tree, and chain networking.
Each site supports up to 36 TRXs. The transmission device control software also enables the
DTMU to perform the remote loopback test.
The O&M software runs on the DTMU.
1.3 Logical Architecture

This section describes the logical architecture of the BTS3012 including its composition and
the common subsystem.
1.3.1 Composition
The BTS3012 communicates with the BSC and the MS through the Abis interface and the Um
interface respectively. It processes the Um interface protocol and the Abis interface protocol
to perform information conversion between the BSC and the MS.
As shown in Figure 1-4, the logical architecture of the BTS3012 system has the following
subsystems:
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Common subsystem
DTRU subsystem
DAFU subsystem
Antenna subsystem
Figure 1-4 shows the logical architecture of the BTS3012.
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Figure 1-4 Logical architecture of the BTS3012
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DATU
Protection
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Abis
Monitor
Extension
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Electric tilt antenna
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TMA TMA
DTRU
DAFU
DTMU
TMA TMA
DTRU
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Fiber
MS
DAFU
Optical transmission
equipment (optional)
TMA TMA
DEMU
DTRU
DAFU
NFCB
Common
subsystem
DATU
Electric tilt antenna

& TMA feed
DTRU
subsystem
DAFU
subsystem
Antenna
subsystem
The signal lightning protection part performs lightning protection of signals including E1 signals,
monitoring signals, and Boolean value signals. The DELC, DMLC, and DSAC perform this function.
1.3.2 Common Subsystem

The common subsystem manages the whole BTS by providing interfaces for the reference
clock, power supply, transmission, maintenance, and external alarm collection.
The subsystem consists of the BTS common subsystem and the cabinet top access subsystem.
BTS Common Subsystem

The BTS common subsystem performs the following functions:
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Introducing the E1 signal into the BTS
Introducing the SDH into the BTS
Providing clock for the BTS
Collecting and monitoring the environmental alarm
Synchronizing clocks
Cabinet Top Access Subsystem

The cabinet top access subsystem performs the following functions:
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Providing E1 lightning protection
Providing signal lightning protection
Introducing the signals into the BTS
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For details about the common subsystem, see 2 "Common Subsystem."
1.3.3 DTRU Subsystem

The DTRU subsystem has two parts, the baseband part, and the RF part.
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The baseband part consists of four modules: SCP, DSP, CUI, and power supply.
The RF part consists of the transceiver and the PAU.
The DTRU subsystem performs the following functions:

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Processing the baseband signals
Receiving and transmitting the RF signals
Amplifying the power
Transmit diversity and 4-way diversity receive
PBT
For details about the DTRU subsystem, see 3 "DTRU Subsystem."
1.3.4 DAFU Subsystem

The DAFU subsystem communicates with the DTMU through the CBUS3.
The DAFU subsystem performs the following functions:
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Transmitting the combined TRXs
Transmit and receive duplex
Detecting alarms and reporting antenna and feeder standing wave and low noise
amplification
Lower noise amplification gain control
Detecting and reporting the transmit power at antenna port
Detecting and reporting board temperature
Detecting software in-position status
Software upgrade without impacting system performance
For details about the DAFU subsystem, see 4 "DAFU Subsystem."
1.3.5 Antenna Subsystem

The antenna subsystem receives and transmits signals over the air interface.
It has the following components:
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Antenna
Feeder
TMA (optional)
RCU
SBT
For details about the antenna subsystem, see 5 "Antenna Subsystem."
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1.4 Bus Structure

The BTS3012 has four types of buses:
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Data buses between the DTMU and the DTRU (DBUS1DBUS6)
Control buses
CBUS1 between DTMUs
CBUS2 between the DTMU and the DTRU
CBUS3 between the DTMU and the DDPU, DEMU, NFCB, DATU, and the external
alarm box
Clock buses for the frame clock (FCLK), the 1/8-bit clock (OBCLK), the RF reference
clock (SREF), the frame number (FN), the DBUS clock (DBUSCLK), and the DBUS
frame header (DBUSFS)
Hopping buses between the DTRUs in a cabinet
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2 Common Subsystem
Common Subsystem
About This Chapter

Title
Description
2.1 Composition
Introduces the components of the BTS3012 common subsystem.
2.2 Functions
Introduces the functions of the BTS3012 common subsystem.
2.3 DTMU
Introduces the features, working environment, and functions and

principles of the DTMU.
2.4 DCCU

principles of the DCCU.
2.5 DCSU

principles of the DCSU.
2.6 DEMU

principles of the DEMU.
2.7 DATU

principles of the DATU.
2.8 DCMB

principles of the DCMB.
2.9 DELC

principles of the DELC.
2.10 DMLC

principles of the DMLC.
2.11 DSAC

principles of the DSAC.
2.12 DCTB

principles of the DCTB.
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2 Common Subsystem
2.1 Composition
The BTS3012 common subsystem consists of the BTS common subsystem and the cabinet
top access subsystem.
2.1.1 BTS Common Subsystem

The BTS3012 common subsystem is located under the FAN subrack.
The common subsystem consists of the following components:
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DTMU
DEMU
DATU
DCSU
DCCU
Figure 2-1 shows boards in the BTS3012 common subsystem.

Figure 2-1 Boards in the BTS3012 common subsystem
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Table 2-1 lists boards and their slot numbers.

Table 2-1 Mapping between the boards and the slot numbers in the common subsystem
Board
Slot No.
DTMU
0, 1
DEMU
2, 3, 4, 7
DATU
2, 3, 4, 7
DCSU
DCCU
2.1.2 Cabinet Top Access Subsystem

The cabinet top access subsystem is on the top of the cabinet.
This subsystem consists of the following components:
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Figure 2-2 shows boards in the BTS3012 cabinet top access subsystem.
Figure 2-2 Boards in the BTS3012 cabinet top access subsystem
D
C
1
C
0
Table 2-2 lists boards and their slot numbers.

Table 2-2 Mapping between the boards and the slot numbers in the cabinet top access subsystem
Board
Slot No.
DMLC
0, 1, 2
DELC
0, 1, 2
DSAC
2.2 Functions
The BTS3012 common subsystem provides interfaces for the primary reference clock, power
supply, transmission, maintenance, and external alarm collection. It controls and manages the
whole BTS.
The common subsystem performs the following functions:
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Providing E1 signals access and lightning protection
Collecting and monitoring environmental alarms
Providing clock for BTS
Providing signal lightning protection
Accessing Boolean value
Controlling electrical antenna and feeding the TMA
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2.3 DTMU
2.3.1 Introduction
DTMU is the Transmission & Timing & Management Unit for the BTS3012.
It has the following features:
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Backup between the active and standby boards.
Backup between the clock modules of the active and standby boards.
Backup of the E1 port and main control unit.
The DTMU also performs the following functions:

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Managing the BTS3012.
Providing the external GPS input.
Providing the BITS synchronized clock input.
Providing terminal MMI maintenance of the 10 M network port.
Connecting the BTS and the BSC.
Providing 4-route or 8-route E1 input.
Providing four or eight E1 transmissions between the active and the standby boards.
Supporting 8-route digital alarm input. Two routes are lightning arrester failure alarm
detection.
Supporting 4-route extended digital control signal output.
Monitoring the external fan control panel and power module.
Supporting transmission modes of 75-ohm and 120-ohm impedance.

The E1 interface accords with the G.703/G.704.
2.3.2 Working Environment

Figure 2-3 shows the working environment of the DTMU.
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Figure 2-3 DTMU working environment

DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
MonitorBITS
MonitorBITS
DSAC
DTMU
E1
E1
DELC
Optical Fiber
DBUS
TBUS
CBUS
Optical transmission equipment
Common subsystem
2.3.3 Functions and Principles

The DTMU consists of three modules:
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BTS Interface Unit (BIU)
Main Control Unit (MCU)
Main Clock Board (MCK)
Figure 2-4 shows the structure of the DTMU.

Figure 2-4 DTMU structure
DTMU
LMT
MMI
CBUS2
MCU
OML
BSC
Abis
DBUS
BIU
DTRU
Clock
External
synchronized clock
MCK
Subrack number
and clock
The DTMU performs the following functions:
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BIU
Connects the BTS and the BSC
Four or eight-E1 backup between the active and the standby DTMUs
Exchanges the TS data between the E1 and the DBUS
Provides clock source that synchronizes with the upper level clock
MCU
Supports multi communication protocols including the UART and the HDLC
Controls the BIU and provides communication between the BSC and the BTS
Provides platform for the MCK software
MCK
Provides high-accuracy clock source with system clock based on it
Judges the status of the phase-lock, provides software phase-lock, DA adjustment,

and generates the subrack number
Transmits clock signals between the active and the standby DTMUs and the
synchronizes signals
2.4 DCCU
2.4.1 Introduction
The DCCU has the following features:
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3V3 as the power in and out parts
48 V power supply EMI filtering

Figure 2-5 shows the working environment of the DCCU.
Figure 2-5 DCCU working environment
NFCB
DCMB
DCCU
Power
DCTB
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The DCCU consists of the signal conversion unit and the EMI filtering unit.
Figure 2-6 shows the structure of the DCCU.
Figure 2-6 DCCU structure
DCCU
DCTB
Signal
conversion
NFCB
-48 V
D
C
M
B
EMI filtering
The DCCU performs the following functions:

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Signal conversion part

The signals from the DCMB are transmitted to the DCCU through three 2
mm-connectors, and then to the FAN subrack and cabinet top through the connectors on
the front panel.
EMI filtering part

The 48 V power goes through the EMI filter to the DCMB for the use of other boards in
the common subrack.
2.5 DCSU
2.5.1 Introduction
The DCSU provides DIP switches for configuration of other boards in the subrack. The DIP
switches are about 3 cm to 4 cm from the front panel, arrayed from top to bottom according to
the function areas.
For details about the DIP switches on the DCSU, see the BTS3012 Base Station Hardware Description
Manual Boards.

Figure 2-7 shows the working environment of the DCSU.
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Figure 2-7 DCSU working environment
DTRB
DCMB
DCSU
DCTB

The DCSU transfers signals for combined cabinet and cabinet group.
Figure 2-8 shows the structure of the DCSU.
Figure 2-8 DCSU structure
Input signals for
combined cabinet
Output signals for
combined cabinet
To DTRB
D
C
S
U
D
C
M
B
To DCTB
2.6 DEMU
2.6.1 Introduction
The DEMU is placed in the common subrack. It provides 32-channel Boolean value input,
4-channel analog value input, and 6-channel Boolean value output.
The DMLC is required on the top of the cabinet if the DEMU is configured.
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Figure 2-9 shows the working environment of the DEMU.
Figure 2-9 DEMU working environment
DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
Monitor signal
CBUS3
DEMU
DMLC
Common subsystem

The DEMU has the following circuits:
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Power circuit
MCU control circuit
Analog signal detecting circuit
Boolean value input and output circuit
Board serial port circuit
Board power and voltage detecting circuit
Figure 2-10 shows the structure of the DEMU.

Figure 2-10 DEMU structure
-48 V
Power
circuit
24 V/12 V/5 V/3.3 V
Board power and

voltage detecting
circuit
MCU
Boolean value input

and output circuit
control circuit
Analog signal
detecting circuit
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The DEMU monitors the environment in the equipment room and collects information on
environment monitoring and alarms. It maintains the environment in the equipment room to
ensure the normal operation of the equipment.
2.7 DATU
2.7.1 Introduction
The DATU is placed in the common slot of the common subrack. There are maximum two
DATUs under full configuration.

Figure 2-11 shows the working environment of the DATU.
Figure 2-11 DATU working environment
DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
Extension
cabinet/group
TBUS CBUS
DBUS
CBUS3
Electric tilt antenna, TMA feed
DATU
TMA TMA
DTRU
DAFU
DTRU subsystem
MS
Bais Tee
DAFU subsystem
Bais Tee
Antenna
subsystem

Figure 2-12 shows the structure of the DATU.
Figure 2-12 DATU structure
DTMU
DATU
SMAoutput
DDPU
The DATU performs the following functions:

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2-10
Transmitting the Remote Electrical Tilt unit (RET) control signals.
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Feeding of the Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA).
Communicating with the DTMU through CBUS3 for control and alarm report.
2.8 DCMB
2.8.1 Introduction
The DCMB is the backplane in the BTS3012 common subrack with the DTMU, DCCU,
DCSU, DATU, and DEMU placed in it. The DATU and the DEMU are placed in slots 2, 3, 4,
and 7.

Figure 2-13 shows the working environment of the DCMB.
Figure 2-13 DCMB working environment
DTMU
DEMU
DCMB
DATU
DCSU
DCCU

The DCMB performs the following functions:
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Providing slots for two DTMUs, one DEMU, two DATUs, one DCCU, and one DCSU,
and connections between these boards.
Providing 48 V power distribution from the DCCU to the common subsystem.
2.9 DELC
2.9.1 Introduction
The DELC is placed in slots 0 to 2 of the cabinet top subrack with the DMLC.
The DELC is mandatory and there is one DELC in minimum configuration.
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Without the DMLC, there are maximum three DELCs, supporting up to 12 routes of protected
E1 signals. Each DMLC provides lightning protection for 4-channel E1 signals sent to the
DCCU.

Figure 2-14 shows the working environment of the DELC.
Figure 2-14 DELC working environment
Abis
E1
DELC
DCCU
DCTB
DTMU

Figure 2-15 shows the structure of the DELC.
Figure 2-15 DELC structure
DELC
DCCU
DB25 connector
Lightning
4-routeE1 protection
circuit
DB37
E1
One DELC provides lightning protection for 4-route E1 signals. Three DELCs (under full
configuration) provide 12-route E1 signal lightning protection.
2.10 DMLC
2.10.1 Introduction
The DMLC and the DELC are placed in slots 0 to 2 of the cabinet top subrack. The DMLC
and the DELC can be placed in each other's slots.
The DMLC is optional with one card under full configuration.

Figure 2-16 shows the working environment of the DMLC.
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Figure 2-16 DMLC working environment

DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
Monitor signals
CBUS3
DEMU
DMLC
Common subsystem

Figure 2-17 shows the structure of the DMLC.
Figure 2-17 DMLC structure
External
device
DMLC
Boolean value input
lightning protection
Boolean value output
DDF
Analog input
lightning protection
D
E
M
U
The DMLC provides lightning protection for various routes of input and output signals:
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Thirty-two-route Boolean value input
Six-route Boolean value output
Four-route analog input
Smoke/water/access control/infrared/humidity/temperature sensor signal input
2.11 DSAC
2.11.1 Introduction
The DSAC is placed in slot 3 of the cabinet top subrack. The number of the DSAC under full
configuration is one.
The DSAC cannot be placed in the slots of the DMLC & DELC.
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Figure 2-18 shows the working environment of the DSAC.
Figure 2-18 DSAC working environment
DSAC
DCCU
DCTB
DTMU

Figure 2-19 shows the structure of the DSAC.
Figure 2-19 DSAC structure
Front panel
CBUS32
Boolean value
alarm input
Failure
alarm
input
Control
signal
output
Signal
protection
DSAC
Backplane
signal input
DCTB
The DSAC performs the following functions:

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Six-route Boolean value input and four-route output of the main node.
Two-route CBUS3 output.
Two-route input of lightning protection arrester failure alarm.
Access protection of BITS clock input.
2.12 DCTB
2.12.1 Introduction
The DCTB is placed in the cabinet top subrack. It is mandatory and has four slots in it.
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The DSAC is placed in slot 3.

Figure 2-20 shows the working environment of the DCTB.
Figure 2-20 DCTB working environment
DMLC
DCCU
DCTB
DELC
DCSU
Monitor signal
E1 signal
CBUS3 signal
DSAC

Figure 2-21 shows the structure of the DCTB.
Figure 2-21 DCTB structure
DMLC
DCCU
DCTB
DELC
DCSU
DSAC
DEMU
The DCTB performs the following functions:

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Connecting signal cables between the cabinet top subrack and the boards, such as the
DCCU, DCSU, and the DEMU
Supporting two-combined cabinet and three-cabinet group of the BTS3012
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DTRU Subsystem
About This Chapter

Title
Description
3.1 Components
Introduces the components of the DTRU subsystem.
3.2 Functions
Describes the functions of the DTRU subsystem.
3.3 DTRU
Describes the features, working environment, and functions and

principles of the DTRU.
3.4 DTRB
Describes the features, working environment, and functions and

principles of the DTRB.
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3.1 Components
The DTRU subsystem consists of the Double-Transceiver Unit (DTRU) and the DTRU
Backplane (DTRB). The BTS3012 can be configured with up to six DTRUs, as shown in
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 DTRU subsystem under full configuration
NBBI DTRU DTRU DTRU DTRU DTRU

DTRU
3.2 Functions
The DTRU subsystem performs the following functions:
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The RF transmitting part

Performs modulation, up-conversion, filtering, RF hopping, signal amplification, and
combiner output to convert the baseband signals of the two carriers to the RF signals.
The RF receiving part

Performs RF signals dividing, diversity receiving, RF hopping, and demodulation of the
two carriers.
The baseband processing part

Performs the following functions:
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Signaling processing
Channel coding
Interleaving and deinterleaving
Modulation and demodulation
Transmit diversity and 4-way diversity receive
Output power amplification
RF signals combination and PBT
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3.3 DTRU
3.3.1 Introduction
The DTRU is placed in the DTRU subrack. One DTRU module can process two carriers. The
DTRU can also be configured in the BTS30 or BTS312 cabinets.

Figure 3-2 shows the working environment of the DTRU.
Figure 3-2 DTRU working environment
DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
CBUS2
CBUS2
DCOM/
DDPU
DTRU
CBUS3
FH_BUS
DTRU
DCOM/
DDPU
CBUS3
CBUS2
DCOM/
DDPU
DTRU
CBUS3
DTRU subsystem
DAFU subsystem

The DTRU can be functionally divided into three modules:
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DTRU Baseband and RF Unit (DBRU)
DTRU Power Amplifier Unit (DPAU)
DTRU Power Supply Unit (DTPS)
Figure 3-3 shows the functional structure of the DTRU.
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Figure 3-3 Function structure of the DTRU

DTRU
DPAU
DTMU
DAFU
DBRU
DTPS
-48 V DC
DBRU
The DBRU is the main functional module of the DTRU. The DBRU performs
modulation/demodulation, data processing, and combining/dividing between the baseband
signals and the RF signals.
DPAU
The DPAU performs the following functions:
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Amplifying the Tx signals transmitted from the DBRU to the required level.
Coupling the output power signals for loopback test and power detection.
Detecting the temperature of the power amplifier.
Supporting combination of transmit signals and PBT.
DTPS
The DTPS is the power supply board of the DTRU. The DTPS converts the 48 VDC power
input into +28 VDC for the DPAU.
3.4 DTRB
3.4.1 Introduction
The DTRB is also placed in the DTRU subrack. The DTRB has six slots. Each slot has one
DTRU.

Figure 3-4 shows the working environment of the DTRB.
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Figure 3-4 DTRB working environment

DTRU
DTRU
DTRU
DTRB
DTRU
DTRU
DTRU

Figure 3-5 shows the functional structure of the DTRB.
Figure 3-5 Functional structure of the DTRB
DBUS,
TBUS,CBUS
DTRB
DTRU
DTMU
DTRU
DCSU
DTRU
The connections between the DTRB, DCSU, DTRU, and DTMU are as follows:
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The DTRB connects the DCSU and the DTRU.
The DTRU connects to the DTMU through the DTRB and the DCSU.
The DTRB connects to the DCSU and the DCSU connects to the DTMU.
The slot number and the rack number of the DTRU are determined by the DTRB. All the
in-position signals are transmitted to the DCSU through the DTRB.
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The clock signals of the BTS system are sent from the DTMU to the DTRB through the
DCSU. The DTRB then sends the clock signals to each DTRU.
The uplink or downlink control bus and the data bus of the DTRU connect to the DCSU
through the DTRB.
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DAFU Subsystem
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Title
Description
4.1 Components
Introduces the components of the DAFU subsystem.
4.2 Functions
Introduces the functions of the DAFU subsystem.
4.3 DDPU
Describes the features, working environment, and functions

and principles of the DDPUs.
4.4 DCOM
Describes the features, working environment, and functions

and principles of the DCOMs.
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4.1 Components
The DAFU subsystem consists of the Dual-Duplexer Unit for the DTRU BTS (DDPU) and
the Combining Unit for the DTRU BTS (DCOM). The DDPUs and DCOMs are placed in the
DAFU subrack. They can be placed in each other's slots.
Figure 4-1 shows the DAFU subsystem under full configuration.
Figure 4-1 DAFU subsystem under full configuration
D
NBBI
4.2 Functions
Figure 4-2 shows the logical location of the DAFU subsystem.
Figure 4-2 Logical location of the DAFU subsystem
TMA TMA
DTRU
DAFU
TMA TMA
DTRU
DAFU
TMA TMA
DTRU
DTRU
subsystem
DAFU
DAFU
subsystem
Antenna
subsystem
The DAFU subsystem performs the following functions:
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Outputting transmit power after combing the signals from multiple TRXs
Transmitting and receiving signals through a duplex
Detecting and reporting antenna VSWR alarms and the low noise amplifier alarms
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Controlling low noise amplification
Detecting and reporting the transmit power of antenna ports
Detecting and reporting the board temperature
Detecting whether a board is in position
Upgrading the software without affecting the system performance
4.3 DDPU
4.3.1 Introduction
The DDPU sends multiple channels of RF Tx signals from the DTRU to the antenna through
the duplex. The DDPU also sends the signals from the antenna back to the DRTU after the
signals are amplified by the duplexer.

Figure 4-3 shows the working environment of the DDPU.
Figure 4-3 DDPU working environment
DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
Extension
cabinet/group
TBUS CBUS
DBUS
Um
TMA TMA
CBUS2
CBUS2
DTRU
MS
DDPU
CBUS3
FH_BUS
DTRU
TMA TMA
DDPU
CBUS3
TMATMA
CBUS2
DTRU
DDPU
CBUS3
DTRU
subsystem
DAFU
subsystem
Antenna
subsystem

Figure 4-4 shows the functional structure of the DDPU.
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Figure 4-4 Functional structure of the DDPU

TX/RX ANT A
TX1
DDPU
Power coupling
Duplexer
RX1A
DDLC
RX2A
1/4
RX3A
RX4A
ATT
LNA
Communication
interface
BUS
Processing
the detected
alarms
DC -48V
RX1B
RX2B
1/4
RX3B
RX4B
TX2
ATT
Power coupling
Duplexer
TX/RX ANT B
The DDPU consists of the Dual-Duplexer for PGSM (DDUP) and the Dual LNA & Control
Unit for the DTRU BTS (DDLC).
The DDPU performs the following functions:
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Sending multiple channels of the RF signals from the DTRU to the antenna
Sending signals from the antenna to the DTRU after amplification and quartering
Detecting the antenna and feeder standing wave alarms
Controlling the low noise amplification
Lighting protection supported by the ANT port
4.4 DCOM
4.4.1 Introduction
The DCOM is placed in the DAFU subrack. It can be placed in the DDPU slot. The DCOM
combines two carriers into one channel (the 2-in-1 function). The DCOM is required when the
DTRU are not sufficient.

Figure 4-5 shows the working environment of the DCOM.
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Figure 4-5 DCOM working environment

DBUS/
TBUS/
CBUS
Extension
cabinet/group
TBUS CBUS
DBUS
Um
TMA TMA
DAFU
CBUS2
DTRU
DCOM
MS
DDPU
CBUS3
CBUS2
DTRU
FH_BUS
DTRU subsystem
DAFU subsystem
Antenna
subsystem

The DCOM consists of a 3 dB electrical bridge and a 2-in-1 combiner with large power.
Figure 4-6 shows the functional structure of the DCOM.
Figure 4-6 Functional structure of the DCOM
TX1
TX2
TX1+TX2
3-dB electrical
bridge
Load of large
power
The DCOM combines two channels of the Tx signals from the DTRU and sends them to the
DDPU. The Tx signals from the DTRU can be combined signals of the carriers with different
or same frequencies.
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Antenna Subsystem
About This Chapter

Title
Description
5.1 Components
Introduces the components of the antenna subsystem.
5.2 Antenna
Introduces the working principles, types, specifications,

RET, feeder, and TMA of the antenna.
5.3 Feeder
Describes the features and working principles of the

feeder in the antenna subsystem.
5.4 TMA
Describes the features and working principles of the TMA

in the antenna subsystem.
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5.1 Components
As shown in Figure 5-1, the antenna subsystem consists of the following parts:
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Antenna
Feeder
Jumpers
TMA
Figure 5-1 Antenna subsystem

Antenna
Antenna
support
Jumper
Jumper
TMA
Feeder
Jumper
The antenna subsystem serves as a channel for transmitting and receiving the RF signals. It
transmits the RF signals after modulating them and receives signals from the MS.
5.2 Antenna
The antenna is the terminating point of transmission and the starting point of reception. The
type, gain, azimuth angle, and front-to-rear ratio of the antenna affect system performance.
Network planners can set these parameters based on the actual network requirements such as
capacity and coverage.
5.2.1 Working Principles

An antenna works as a type of converter. It converts the current transmitted over the
transmission cables into the electromagnetic wave and vice versa.
In mobile communication systems, the antenna consists of an array of element antennas, as
shown in Figure 5-2.
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Figure 5-2 Antenna composition

Element
Element
antenna
antenna
Feeding
network
Feeding
network
Feeding
network
Antenna
connector
Antenna
connector
Directional antenna
Omnidirectional antenna
The elements of the antenna are as follows:

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The element antenna is a half-wave element. Feeding network is an equal power division
network.
The antenna connector is a DIN connector (7/16'') usually installed at the bottom or back
of the antenna.
An antenna cover encloses the element antennas and the feeding network to protect the
antenna from damage. The antenna cover is made of glass reinforced plastic. It has
higher intensity and smaller loss to waves.
The antennas work outdoors, so there is an exhaust outlet for drainage at the bottom of the
antennas.
5.2.2 Types
The types of the BTS3012 antenna are as follows:
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By radiation features in horizontal directions, the BTS3012 antennas are classified into
omnidirectional antennas and directional antennas
By polarization features, the BTS3012 antennas are classified into single polarization
antennas and dual polarization antennas
Most omnidirectional antennas are single polarization ones. Directional antennas can be either
single polarization or dual polarization ones.
For an omnidirectional antenna, the wave energy is the same in all horizontal directions but
varies in vertical directions.
For a directional antenna, the wave energy varies in horizontal directions and vertical
directions.
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Single polarization antennas are vertical polarization antennas. The polarization of their
elements is vertical.
As shown in Figure 5-3, dual polarization antennas are usually 45 polarization antennas.
Their elements cross in pairs. In a pair, one element deviates rightward from the vertical by
45, and the other element deviates, leftward by 45.
Figure 5-3 Types of antenna
Omnidirectional
antenna
Single polarization
antenna
Dual polarization
antenna
A dual polarization antenna equals to the combination of two single polarization antennas.
Dual polarization antennas are being used widely as they are economical.
5.2.3 Specifications
Polarization
Polarization means the direction of the electric field vector in the maximum radiation
direction of the antenna.
The waves radiated from an antenna are made up of an electric field vector and a magnetic
field vector. The two vectors differ in special directions.
The polarization of an antenna refers to the direction of the electric field vector in the
maximum radiation direction of the antenna. It is usually identical with the direction of its
elements.
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Horizontal Radiation Pattern

The pattern is a curve that the far zone radiated electric field of the antenna changes with the
angle in a horizontal plane. It reflects the radiation features of the antenna on the horizontal
plane. For example, the ideal horizontal radiation pattern of an omnidirectional antenna is a
circle.
The electric filed amplitudes in a horizontal radiation pattern are normalized according to the
electric filed amplitude in the maximum radiation direction.
Figure 5-4 shows the horizontal radiation pattern of a 65 antenna.
Figure 5-4 Horizontal radiation pattern
Horizontal Lobe Width

The width refers to the angle between the two directions in the horizontal radiation pattern in
which the radiation power is 3 dB less than the maximum radiation power. The 65 antenna is
the antenna with a horizontal lobe width of 65.
Vertical Radiation Pattern

The pattern is a curve that the far zone radiated electric field of the antenna changes with the
angle in a vertical plane. It reflects the radiation features of the antenna on the vertical plane.
Generally, the electric field amplitudes in a vertical radiation pattern are normalized according
to the electric field amplitudes in the maximum radiation direction. For a directional antenna,
the side lobe above the main lobe should be as small as possible to reduce interference on
communications quality.
Figure 5-5 shows the vertical radiation pattern of a 65 antenna.
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Figure 5-5 Vertical radiation pattern
Vertical Lobe Width

The width refers to the angle between the two directions in the vertical radiation pattern of the
antenna. In the angle, the radiation power is 3 dB less than the maximum radiation power.
Gain
Gain refers to the power density ratio of a certain point in the maximum radiation direction to
the same point of the ideal point source antenna at the same input power. It indicates the
radiation capability of the antenna in a specific direction. In general, the higher the gain, the
smaller the lobe width and the more the concentrated wave energy.
Echo Loss
It refers to the ratio of the reflected power to the incidence power at the antenna connector. It
indicates the matching features of the antenna.
Front-to-Rear Ratio
This specification applies only to directional antennas. The front-to-rear ratio of an antenna is
the ratio of the power density in the forward maximum radiation direction to that in the
backward maximum radiation direction of the antenna. It reflects the suppression capability of
the antenna to backward interference.
Passive Inter-Modulation
Passive inter-modulation means the inter-modulation between passive components such as
connectors, feeders, antennas, and filters due to their non-linearity in high power conditions.
Passive components are usually linear but they may have more or less non-linearity when
working in high power conditions. The possible factors for non-linearity are:
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Power Bearing Capability

The power bearing capability of an antenna is the maximum transmit power the antenna can
bear. Transmitted signals exceeding the power bearing capability may damage the antenna.
Antenna Isolation
To reduce the transmitter's negative effect on the receiver, there must be enough isolation
between two antennas, and between two polarization directions of a dual-polarization antenna.
In the GSM system, the antenna isolation must be greater than 30 dB.
5.2.4 Functional Principles of the RET System

Overview of the RET
Adjusting the antenna tilt is an important way to optimize the network. Most antennas need
this operation.
There are two ways to adjust the antenna tilt:
Setting the tilt with an adjustable mechanical bracket. This way is called the mechanical
tilt.
Maintenance engineers will adjust the bracket on site.

Setting the tilt electrically by adjusting the phase of the internal shifter of the antenna.
This way is called the electrical tilt.
You can adjust the tilt through remote control. This requires no onsite operations, thus
cuts costs, and increases the efficiency.
Working Principles of the RET

The RET system consists of four parts: antenna, remote control unit (RCU), splitter, and
central control unit (CCU).
The RCU is the driver motor. One antenna needs one RCU. One CCU can control multiple
RCUs. The splitter divides the control signals and power signals from the CCU to multiple
branches and then sends them to multiple RCUs.
Figure 5-6 shows the functional structure of the RET.
Figure 5-6 Functional structure of the RET
RCU Antenna1
BTS
CCU
Splitter
RCU Antenna2
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5.2.5 Diversity
The wave propagation has the following features:
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The average value of the field strength varies slowly with place and time. Such variation,
called slow fading, accords with the logarithmic normal distribution.
The instantaneous value of the field strength features a selective fading along the
transmission paths. Its fading pattern, called fast fading, accords with the Rayleigh
distribution.
Fast fading and slow fading variations affect the quality of mobile communication. In some
cases, they may even lead to communication interruption. Diversity technology is one of the
most effective measures against fast fading. Appropriate diversity reception and combination
can effectively eliminate fading in signal transmission when the two channels of the fading
signals share little correlation.
Diversity is categorized into polarization diversity and space diversity. The BTS3012 antenna
subsystem can use the polarization diversity and space diversity at the same time.
The BTS3012 uses two antennas to implement diversity receive. Two omnidirectional
antennas or two single polarization directional antennas can implement space diversity receive.
One dual polarization directional antenna can implement polarization diversity receive.
Theoretically, for space diversity, if the distance between two antennas is over 10 wavelengths,
the diversity effect is superior. The polarization diversity facilitates antennas installation and
saves space. Therefore, it is being used widely.
5.3 Feeder
To reduce the transmission loss between the feeder and antenna, Huawei BTS3012 adopts the
low-loss RF cables. The specifications of main feeders are 7/8-inch and 5/4-inch. 1/2-inch
super-flexible cables are used between:
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Antennas and main feeders
Antennas and TMAs
Cabinets and lightning arresters

The lightning arrester in the BTS3012 antenna system is optional.
5.4 TMA
The section describes the following aspects of the TMA:
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Features
Working Principles
5.4.1 Features
The tower mounted amplifier (TMA) is a low noise amplification module installed on the
tower top. The TMA is optional. The triplex TMA is usually used and installed close to the
antenna. The triplex TMA consists of triplex filter, low noise amplification, and feeder.
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The triplex filter can be considered as the combination of two duplex filters.
The signals received are processed by the TMA as follows:
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The triplex filter filters the signals from the antenna to remove the outband interference.
The low noise amplification amplifies the weak signals.
The feeder transmits the amplified signals to the indoor units.
As the TMA compensates the loss of the BTS feeder, the noise coefficient must be low. As the
strength of signals that the antenna receives changes according to the distance between the
MS and the BTS, large dynamic range and alarm bypass are required. As the TMA feeds by
the core of the receiving feeder, a feeder isolation device is required. Because the TMA is
placed outdoor, it is waterproof, with the working temperature between 40 C and +70 C.
5.4.2 Working Principles

The TMA amplifies the weak signals received by the antenna to improve the receiver
sensitivity, improve the UL coverage, and reduce the transmission power of the MS, thus
improving the voice quality.
Figure 5-7 shows the functional structure of the TMA.
Figure 5-7 Functional structure of the TMA
TMA
Sending
filter
BTS
Bypass
Feeder
Receiving
filter
Lower noise
amplification
Receiving
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O&M Subsystem
About This Chapter

Title
Description
6.1 Introduction
Introduces the functions of the O&M subsystem.
6.2 Hardware Structure
Introduces the hardware structure of the BTS3012 O&M

subsystem.
6.3 Software Structure
Introduces the software structure of the BTS3012 O&M

subsystem.
6.4 Functions
Describes the functions of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem.
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6.1 Introduction
The O&M subsystem performs remote operation and maintenance through the OMC and
terminal operation and maintenance through the MMI. Both require support of the BTS O&M
program.
The O&M program is the common control part of the BTS software. It is the core of the BTS
O&M function. All other programs of the BTS have interfaces with the O&M program.
The functions of the O&M program are:
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Downloading the BTS3012 software
Initializing the BTS3012
Monitoring and managing the BTS3012 running status
Collecting alarms
Utilizing resources and tracing interface messages
6.2 Hardware Structure

The BTS3012 O&M program runs on the DTMU. One end of the DTMU connects to the
BSC and LMT, the other end connects to the boards.
The DTMUs work in active or standby mode. The boards manage, monitor, and control all the
equipment of one BTS.
Figure 6-1 shows the hardware structure of the BTS O&M.
Figure 6-1 Hardware structure of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem
BSC
High rate DCL
MMI
DTMU
DTRU
DTMU
DCOM
DTMU
DTRU
DCOM
DTRU
DCOM
DTRU
DDPU
DDPU
High rate DCL
DDPU
DTRU
High rate DCL
Low rate DCL
DTRU
High rate DCL
Low rate DCL
Low rate DCL
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6.3 Software Structure

The BTS3012 O&M program consists of the L3 module, modules of various link layers, the
communication port I/O module, the common module, and the transmission equipment
control module.
Figure 6-2 shows the software structure of the O&M subsystem.
Figure 6-2 Software structure of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem
L3
LAPD
High rate DCL
I/O
I/O
Abis
DTMU link
Low rate DCL
I/O
I/O
DAFU
MMI
I/O
Standby DTMU Extended DTMU
MMI
Transmission
equipment
control module
BIU
The BTS3012 O&M program performs the following functions:

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Providing interfaces with all the other programs in the system.
Adopting the message-oriented and data-structure-oriented designs which help to

enhance the system reliability and expandability.
Performing sub-channel multiplexing and demultiplexing on the radio channels and

timeslot switching at the Abis interface or the BS interface.
Monitoring the running status of the BIU module on the DTMU and reporting the status
through indicators on the DTMU or the O&M module.
6.4 Functions
Table 6-1 lists the functions of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem.
Table 6-1 Functions of the BTS3012 O&M subsystem
Functions
Description
Configuration management
Manages the configuration of modules such as the DTRU

and the DDPU.
Software download
Downloads the software for the boards such as the DDPU

and the NFCB.
Board in-position test
Tests the in-position information for boards.
Warm backup
The DTMUs uses the active/standby mode.
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Functions
Description
Abis interface management
Performs the E1 timeslots switching, L1 connection and

signaling link L2 management, DBUS extension, and
optimization of Abis bandwidth allocation strategy.
Fault management
Manages faults for the DBUS and the CBUS2.
Transmission management
Provides flexible ways of TS switching on the BIU to

implement various networking modes.
Air interface management
Configures the parameters for the physical channels and

logical channels at the air interface, including the cell
attribute, TRX attribute, and channel attribute.
Test management
Manages the link test at the Abis interface, the DTRU

channel test, and site/cell/TRX/board self-detection.
Status management
Ensures that the states of the logical objects and physical

objects of the BTS3012 are consistent in the BSC, DTMU,
and boards.
Event report management
Gives complete and correct reports in case of errors or

alarms.
Alarm management
Provides extended alarm branch number and alarm

combination, shield, report of boards, modules, and
environment according to alarm severity levels.
Equipment management
Manages the software download, startup, and initialization,

and alarms processing of boards
Site management
Configures sites, physical boards, and dynamic data.
Interface tracing
Traces the messages in the interfaces through the BTS log.
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7 System Signal Procedure
System Signal Procedure
About This Chapter

Title
Description
7.1 DL Signal Flow
Describes the downlink (DL) signal flow.
7.2 UL Signal Flow
Describes the uplink (UL) signal flow of the UL services

of the BTS3012.
7.3 Signaling Processing Flow
Describes the signaling processing of the BTS3012.
7.4 Clock Signal Flow
Describes the signal flow of the BTS3012 clock.
7.5 Combined Cabinet Signal

Flow
Describes the signal flow of BTS3012 combined cabinets.
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7.1 DL Signal Flow

Figure 7-1 shows the DL signal flow of the BTS3012.
Figure 7-1 DL signal flow
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The DL signal flow is as follows:

Step 1 The DTMU receives the service data from the BSC, exchanges and processes it, and then
transfers it to the DTRU.
Step 2 The DTRU performs digital filtering, up conversion, and filter amplification of the signals and
sends the signals to the DDPU.
Step 3 The duplexer in the DDPU filters the signals sent from the DTRU and transmits the signals
through antennas and feeders.
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7.2 UL Signal Flow

Figure 7-2 shows the signal flow of the UL services of the BTS3012.
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Figure 7-2 UL signal flow

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The UL signal flow is as follows:

Step 1 The antenna receives the signals transmitted from the MS. After being amplified by the TMA,
the signals are transmitted to the DDPU through the feeder. The TMA is optional. It is used to
compensate the feeder loss and enhance receiver sensitivity of the DDPU antenna port.
Step 2 The DDPU receives the signals and transmits the signals to the DTRU after they are filtered
by the duplexer and amplified by the LNA.
Step 3 The DTRU receives the signals and transmits the signals to the DTMU after amplification and
down conversion. The DTMU then transmits the signals to the BSC through the Abis
interface.
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7.3 Signaling Processing Flow

Figure 7-3 shows the signaling processing flow of the BTS3012.
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Figure 7-3 Signaling processing flow
BSC
Abis
DTMU
DTRU
DDPU
BTS3012 cabinet
The signaling processing flow is as follows:

Step 1 The Abis interface board receives the signaling data from the BSC and transmits the data to
the DTMU.
Step 2 The DTMU performs decision and processing on the signaling and transmits the signaling to
the DTRU and DDPU.
Step 3 The DTRU and DDPU report board status to the DTMU.
Step 4 The DTMU obtains the status of the BTS3012 by collecting and analyzing the status of all
boards and transmits the information to the BSC through the Abis interface.
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7.4 Clock Signal Flow

Figure 7-4 shows the signal flow of the BTS3012 clock.
Figure 7-4 Clock signal flow
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DTMU
Clock distribution
cable between
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Boards in the
main cabinet
Boards in the
extension cabinet
The clock signal flow is as follows:

Step 1 The external reference clock is transmitted to the clock module in the DTMU through the
Abis interface.
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Step 2 The clock module performs phase lock and frequency division on the clock signals to
generate different clock signals for BTSs.
Step 3 The clock signals are transmitted to the modules in the main cabinet such as the DTRU and
the DDPU.
Step 4 The clock signals are transmitted to the modules in the extension cabinets through the clock
distribution cable.
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7.5 Combined Cabinet Signal Flow

Figure 7-5 shows the signal flow of the BTS3012 combined cabinet.
Figure 7-5 Combined cabinet signal flow
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The main and extension cabinets are connected by the data cables, control cables, and
clock cables.
The main and extension combined cabinets are connected by the clock cables and control
cables.
The main and extension cabinets and combined cabinets require the DIP switches.
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Configuration and Networking
About This Chapter

Title
Description
8.1 Configuration of the

BTS3012
Describes the configuration principles, configuration features,

and capacity of the BTS3012.
8.2 Board Configuration
Describes the configurations of the BTS3012 boards.
8.3 Typical Configuration
Takes site configurations S4/4/4 and O6 (omnidirectional cell

with six TRXs) as an example to show configuration methods.
8.4 Networking Types
Lists different network topologies of the BTS3012.
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8.1 Configuration of the BTS3012

This section describes the configuration of the BTS3012.
It has the following parts:
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Configuration Principles
Configuration Features
System Capacity
8.1.1 Configuration Principles

Table 8-1 lists the configuration principles of the BTS3012 cabinet.
Table 8-1 Configuration principles
Number of TRXs in the Site
Configuration
< 12
Single cabinet
1224
Combined cabinets
> 24
Cabinet group
The following configuration principles are also applied:

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The minimum antenna rule

Use minimum number of antennas for cell configuration.
The minimum cabinet rule

Use minimum number of cabinets for cell configuration.
The complete synchronous cell rule

All TRXs of a synchronous cell are configured in the same cabinet group.
The basic cabinet priority rule

TRXs are configured in the basic cabinet in preference, and the number of TRXs in the
basic cabinet is not less than that in any extension cabinet.
8.1.2 Configuration Features

The configuration of the BTS3012 is as follows:
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The BTS3012 supports the omnidirectional coverage and the directional coverage.
The BTS3012 supports the combination of two cabinets to form one group and the
combination of three cabinet groups.
The BTS3012 supports the transmit diversity and 4-way diversity receive.
In regular configuration, three sectors need three DDPUs.
The DCOM combines two carriers into one channel (the 2-in-1 function). The DCOM is
required when the DTRUs are not sufficient.
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The capacity of the BTS3012 is as follows:
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The BTS3012 uses DTRU. One single cabinet supports up to 12 TRXs under full
configuration.
One BTS3012 supports up to six cells.
The BTS3012 supports the omnidirectional cell and the sectorized cell. The maximum
site configuration is 36 TRXs.
The maximum number of carriers is eight in a cell with a pair of dual polarization
antennas or two omnidirectional antennas of a single sectorized cell.
One site supports up to 36 TRXs.
8.2 Board Configuration

This section describes the configuration of the BTS3012 boards.
The boards are:
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DTRU
DAFU
DTMU
DCCU
DCSU
DEMU
DATU
NFCB
DMLC
DELC
DSAC
8.2.1 DTRU
One BTS3012 cabinet can be configured with up to six DTRUs.
The features of the DTRU are as follows:
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One DTRU has two TRXs.
The output power of each TRX can be configured flexibly when the DTRU supports two
TRXs.
8.2.2 DAFU
The DAFU subrack consists of the DDPU module and the DCOM module. The DDPU and
the DCOM can be placed in each other's slots.
Under full configuration, the subrack consists of maximum six boards. There are maximum
six DDPUs. The DCOM is used only when the cell is configured with more than four carriers.
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The interfaces of the DDPUs and the DCOMs are on the front panel. The boards of the DAFU
subrack connect with other boards or units in the cabinet through cables.
8.2.3 DTMU
The DTMU is placed in slots 0 and 1 of the common subrack. The number of the DTMU
under full configuration is two and in minimum configuration is one.
The main features of the DTMU are as follows:
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Working in the active/standby mode
Providing four or eight E1 connections
Near-end MMI maintenance with 10 Mbit/s network port
Supporting 8-route digital alarm input. Two routes are lightning arrester failure alarm
detection
Supporting 4-route extended digital control signal output
8.2.4 DCCU
The DCCU is placed in slot 6 of the common subrack. The DCCU is mandatory. Only one
DCCU is required.
The DCCU has no active parts. It only performs signal transfer without board power
calculation.
8.2.5 DCSU
The DCSU is placed in slot 5 of the common subrack. It is mandatory and only one DSCU is
required.
The DCSU transfers signals for the combined cabinet.
8.2.6 DEMU
The DEMU is placed in slot 2 in the common subrack..
The DEMU is optional built-in module. The number of the DEMU under full configuration is
one.
8.2.7 DATU
The DATU is placed in the slots 2, 3, 4, and 7 of the common subrack. It can be placed in the
slots of the DEMU or other extended functional boards.
The DATU is optional built-in module. The number of the DATU under full configuration is
two.
8.2.8 NFCB
The NFCB is placed in the FAN subrack. It is mandatory. The number of the NFCB for full
configuration is one.
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8.2.9 DMLC
The DMLC is placed in slot 0 to slot 2 of the cabinet top subrack. It can be placed in the
DELC slot. .
The DMLC is optional. The number of the DMLC under full configuration is one.
8.2.10 DELC
The DELC is placed in slot 0 to slot 2 of the cabinet top subrack. It can be placed in the
DMLC slot.
The DELC is mandatory. The number of the DMLC under full configuration is three and in
minimum configuration is one.
8.2.11 DSAC
The DSAC is placed in slot 3 of the cabinet top subrack. It cannot be placed in the slots of the
DMLC or the DELC.
The DSAC is mandatory. The number of the DMLC under full configuration is one.
8.3 Typical Configuration

The following takes the site configuration S4/4/4 (three directional cells, each cell having four
TRXs) and O6 (omnidirectional cell with six TRXs) as an example to show the configuration
method.
8.3.1 S4/4/4
Configuration of Antenna Parts
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Antenna
Each cell is configured with two sets of single polarization antennas. A total of six such
antennas are required for the three cells. Alternatively, cell is configured with one set of
dual polarization antenna, and three sets of such antennas are required for the three cells.
RF cable set
The BTS S4/4/4 configuration cables are used.
Configuration of Cabinet
Only one cabinet is required for the S4/4/4) configuration, as shown in Figure 8-1.
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Figure 8-1 Cabinet configuration in an S4/4/4 site

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8.3.2 O6
Configuration of the Antenna Parts
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Antenna
Two sets of single polarization antennas are configured, both of which are
receiving/transmitting antennas. Alternatively, one set of dual polarization antenna is
configured.
RF cable set
The BTS O6 configuration cables are used.
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Figure 8-2 shows the cabinet configuration of BTS.
Figure 8-2 O6 cabinet configuration
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8.4 Networking Types

This section contains the following topics:
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Transmission Mode
Networking Modes
Principles of Networking
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Star Networking
Chain Networking
Tree Networking
Ring Networking
8.4.1 Transmission Mode

The BTS3012 allows for flexible networking modes with multiple built-in transmission
functions. It supports transmission modes such as E1 and STM-1. It also supports satellite and
microwave transmission.
8.4.2 Networking Modes

The networking mode can be as follows:
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Star Networking
Chain Networking
Tree Networking
Ring Networking
8.4.3 Principles of Networking

When the transmission traffic is within the allowed limit, E1 transmission is adopted.
Chain networking and tree networking are not preferred as the two networking modes affect
the usage of the transmission bandwidth of the upper-level BTSs, thus affecting the reliability
of the lower-level BTSs.
8.4.4 Star Networking

Application Scenario
The star networking is commonly used. In densely populated cities, this networking is quite
popular.
Figure 8-3 shows the star networking.
Figure 8-3 Star networking
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Advantages
In the star networking, every SITE directly connects to the BSC with E1. This facilitates the
maintenance, construction, and capacity expansion of the network.
Because the signals are directly transmitted to the BSC, the reliability of the link is improved.
Disadvantages
Compared with other networking modes, star networking requires much more transmission
cables.
8.4.5 Chain Networking

The chain networking is suitable for the belt-shaped loosely populated areas, such as
highways and railways.
Figure 8-4 shows the chain networking.
Figure 8-4 Chain networking
BSC
BTS
BTS
BTS
Advantages
The chain networking can reduce cost in transmission equipment, construction, and
transmission link lease.
Disadvantages
The chain networking has the following disadvantages:
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Because signals travel many nodes, the transmission reliability is low.
Faults in the upper-level BTSs may affect the lower-level BTSs.
The number of levels in a chain network cannot exceed five.
8.4.6 Tree Networking

Tree networking is suitable for the complicated networks and sites such as vast areas with
centralized hotspot and small areas with a lot of intersections.
Figure 8-5 shows the tree networking.
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Figure 8-5 Tree networking
BTS
BTS
BTS
BSC
BTS
Advantages
The number of transmission cables that the tree networking requires is less than that the star
networking requires.
Disadvantages
The tree networking has the following disadvantages:
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Because signals travel many nodes, the transmission reliability is low.
It is difficult for maintenance and engineering.
Faults in the upper-level BTSs may affect the lower-level BTSs.
Capacity expansion is difficult.
The number of levels in the tree cannot exceed five.
8.4.7 Ring Networking

The ring networking is commonly used. With good self-healing capability, ring networking
must be used as much as possible.
Figure 8-6 shows the ring networking.
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Figure 8-6 Ring networking
BSC
BTS
BTS
BTS
Advantages
The ring networking has strong self-healing capability. If a point of the link breaks, the ring
network can break into a chain network, and the service is not interrupted.
In practice, the above several networking modes are used together. Using the networking
mode reasonably can improve the service quality and save the investment on the transmission
equipment.
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6 O&M Subsystem ........................................................................................................................6-1

7 System Signal Procedure ..........................................................................................................7-1

8 Configuration and Networking...............................................................................................8-1

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8.2 Board Configuration......................................................................................................................................8-3

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Figure 3-2 DTRU working environment ............................................................................................................3-3

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1.1 Hardware Architecture

Describes the architecture of the BTS3012 hardware.

1.2 Software Architecture

Describes the architecture of the BTS3012 software.

1.3 Logical Architecture

Describes the logical architecture of the BTS3012

1.4 Bus Structure

Describes four types of buses in the BTS3012.

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1.1 Hardware Architecture

The BTS3012 system consists of the following parts:

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Cabinet top subrack

The BTS3012 cabinet also has a BBU/transmission unit.

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Figure 1-2 BTS3012 cabinet under full configuration

Wiring & Air Inlet

DSAC: Signal Access Card for DTRU BTS

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Receiving and transmitting the RF signals

Controlling the low noise amplification

Modulation, frequency up-conversion, filtering, RF hopping, signal amplification, and

RF signals dividing, diversity receiving, RF hopping, and demodulation of two carriers.

Signaling processing, channel coding, interleaving and deinterleaving, modulation, and

Amplification of output power.

Transmit diversity, 4-way diversity receive.

Transmit-combining and Power Boost Technology (PBT).

Transmission/Timing/Management Unit for DTRU BTS (DTMU)

Environment Monitoring Unit for DTRU BTS (DEMU)

Antenna and TMA Control Unit for DTRU BTS (DATU)

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Combined Cabinet Signal Connection Unit for DTRU BTS (DCSU)

Cable Connection Unit for DTRU BTS (DCCU)

Common Module Backplane for DTRU BTS (DCMB)

Cabinet Top Subrack

Monitor Signal Lightning-Protection Card for DTRU BTS (DMLC)