BTS3900A Product Description

Airbridge BTS3900A CDMA Base Station
V400R006C08
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About This Document

Purpose
This document describes the physical structure, logical structure, configuration types, power
distribution modes, clock synchronization modes, and networking modes of the BTS3900A. In
addition, this document describes the transmit and receive performance, physical and electrical
specifications, surge protection performance, and environmental requirements of the
BTS3900A. You can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the BTS3900A by reading this
document.
Product Version
The following table lists the product version related to this document.
Product
Version
BTS3900A CDMA
V400R006C08
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
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Field engineers
System engineers
Change History
Version
Change History
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The modifications in this version are as

follows:
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Change History
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follows:
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09 (2009-09-15)
Product version update.

follows:
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The specifications in the band class 1 and

band class 14 are added.
08 (2009-08-30)
Eighth release for the BTS3900A V400R006.
07 (2009-08-15)
Seventh release for the BTS3900A

V400R006.
06 (2009-07-07)
Sixth release for the BTS3900A V400R006.
05 (2009-05-30)
Fifthly release for the BTS3900A V400R006.
04 (2009-04-01)
Four release for the BTS3900A V400R006.
03(2008-12-25)
Third release for the BTS3900A V400R006.
02 (2008-08-10)
Second release for the BTS3900A

V400R006.
01(2008-06-25)
Initial release of the BTS3900A V400R006.
Organization
1 General Structure of the BTS
This chapter describes the general structure of the BTS in terms of the physical structure, logical
structure, and software structure.
2 Configuration Types of the BTS
The BTS3900A supports CDMA2000 1X services, CDMA2000 EV-DO services, and
CDMA2000 1X and CDMA2000 EV-DO hybrid services.
3 Power Distribution Modes of the BTS
The BTS3900A supports 220 V AC single-phase input, 220 V AC three-phase input, and 110
V AC dual-live wire input. An appropriate power input mode should be chosen according to the
configuration of the power distribution units for the cabinet.
4 Clock Synchronization Modes of the BTS
The BTS supports various clock sources such as the GPS/GLONASS clock source, the RGPS
interface clock source, and the transmission clock source based on 1588 V2.
5 Transmission and Networking of the BTS
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This chapter describes the transmission and networking of the BTS. The networking modes
supported by the BTS include the star networking mode, chain networking mode, and tree
networking mode.
6 Operation and Maintenance of the BTS
This section describes the operation and maintenance of the BTS. The operation and maintenance
of the BTS refers to the management, monitoring, and maintenance of the BTS. The BTS
provides various methods and platforms for operation and maintenance to cater to different
scenarios.
7 Technical Specifications of the BTS
This chapter describes the technical specifications of the BTS3900A.
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[ x | y | ... ]*
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the pointer.
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Drag
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Contents
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1 General Structure of the BTS...................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Physical Structure of the BTS (Breathable Film)............................................................................................1-2
1.1.1 Exterior of the BTS Cabinet...................................................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Structure of the BTS Cabinet.................................................................................................................1-3
1.1.3 Configuration of the BTS Cabinet......................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2 Physical Structure of the BTS (Heat Exchange).............................................................................................1-9
1.2.1 Exterior of the BTS Cabinet...................................................................................................................1-9
1.2.2 Structure of the BTS Cabinet...............................................................................................................1-12
1.2.3 Configuration of the BTS Cabinet.......................................................................................................1-17
1.3 Physical Structure of the BTS (II Type)........................................................................................................1-19
1.3.1 Exterior of the BTS Cabinet.................................................................................................................1-20
1.3.2 Structure of the BTS Cabinet ..............................................................................................................1-20
1.3.3 Configuration of the BTS Cabinet.......................................................................................................1-25
1.4 Logical Structure of the BTS........................................................................................................................1-29
1.5 Software Structure of the BTS......................................................................................................................1-30
2 Configuration Types of the BTS.............................................................................................2-1

3 Power Distribution Modes of the BTS...................................................................................3-1
4 Clock Synchronization Modes of the BTS............................................................................4-1
5 Transmission and Networking of the BTS...........................................................................5-1
5.1 Star Networking Mode....................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Chain Networking Mode.................................................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Tree Networking Mode...................................................................................................................................5-3
6 Operation and Maintenance of the BTS................................................................................6-1

6.1 Operation and Maintenance Modes of the BTS..............................................................................................6-2
6.2 Operation and Maintenance Functions of the BTS.........................................................................................6-3
7 Technical Specifications of the BTS.......................................................................................7-1

7.1 Performance Specifications of the BTS..........................................................................................................7-2
7.2 Physical and Electrical Specifications of the BTS..........................................................................................7-5
7.3 Reliability Specifications of the BTS..............................................................................................................7-9
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7.4 Surge Protection Specifications of the BTS....................................................................................................7-9

7.5 Safety Specifications of the BTS..................................................................................................................7-10
7.6 EMC Specifications of the BTS....................................................................................................................7-10
7.7 Environmental Specifications of the BTS.....................................................................................................7-11
7.7.1 Storage Environment............................................................................................................................7-11
7.7.2 Transportation Environment................................................................................................................7-14
7.7.3 Requirements for the Running Environment.......................................................................................7-16

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Figures
Figures
Figure 1-1 Exterior of the BTS3900A main cabinets...........................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 Exterior of the transmission cabinet...................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3 Exterior of the battery cabinet............................................................................................................ 1-3
Figure 1-4 Internal structure of the BTS3900A main cabinets............................................................................ 1-4
Figure 1-5 Internal structure of the BTS3900A auxiliary cabinets......................................................................1-5
Figure 1-6 Configuration of the cabinet (1)......................................................................................................... 1-7
Figure 1-7 Configuration of the cabinet (2)......................................................................................................... 1-8
Figure 1-8 Exterior of the BTS3900A main cabinets.........................................................................................1-10
Figure 1-9 Exterior of the transmission cabinet.................................................................................................1-11
Figure 1-10 Exterior of the BBC........................................................................................................................1-11
Figure 1-11 Exterior of the IBBS200T...............................................................................................................1-11
Figure 1-12 Internal structure of the main cabinet.............................................................................................1-13
Figure 1-13 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (for the IBBS200T)......................................................1-15
Figure 1-14 Internal structure of the BBC..........................................................................................................1-16
Figure 1-15 Configuration of the cabinet (1).....................................................................................................1-17
Figure 1-16 Configuration of the cabinet (2).....................................................................................................1-18
Figure 1-17 BTS3900A cabinets........................................................................................................................1-20
Figure 1-18 Internal structure of the main cabinet (APM30H) .........................................................................1-21
Figure 1-19 Internal structure of the main cabinet (RFC) .................................................................................1-22
Figure 1-20 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (IBBS200D) ................................................................1-23
Figure 1-21 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (IBBS200T) .................................................................1-24
Figure 1-22 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (TMC11H) ...................................................................1-25
Figure 1-23 Typical configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet (I).......................................................................1-26
Figure 1-24 Typical configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet (II).....................................................................1-26
Figure 1-25 Typical configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet (III)....................................................................1-27
Figure 1-26 Logical structure of the BTS3900A................................................................................................1-29
Figure 1-27 Software structure of the BTS........................................................................................................1-30
Figure 3-1 Power distribution principle of the BTS3900A..................................................................................3-1
Figure 5-1 Star networking mode.........................................................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2 Chain networking mode......................................................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3 Tree networking mode........................................................................................................................5-4
Figure 6-1 Networking of the operation and maintenance system.......................................................................6-2
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Tables
Tables
Table 1-1 Components of the BTS3900A............................................................................................................1-6
Table 1-2 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................1-8
Table 1-3 Components of the BTS3900A..........................................................................................................1-16
Table 1-4 Configuration.....................................................................................................................................1-18
Table 1-5 List of BTS3900A components..........................................................................................................1-27
Table 4-1 Clock synchronization modes supported by the BTS..........................................................................4-1
Table 7-1 Transmitter specifications in band class 0 (800 MHz).........................................................................7-2
Table 7-2 Receiver specifications in band class 0 (800 MHz).............................................................................7-2
Table 7-3 Transmitter specifications in band class 1 (1900 MHz).......................................................................7-3
Table 7-4 Receiver specifications in band class 1 (1900 MHz)...........................................................................7-3
Table 7-5 Transmitter specifications in band class 14 (1900 MHz).....................................................................7-3
Table 7-6 Receiver specifications in band class 14 (1900 MHz).........................................................................7-4
Table 7-7 Transmitter specifications in band class 15 (AWS).............................................................................7-4
Table 7-8 Receiver specifications in band class 15 (AWS).................................................................................7-4
Table 7-9 RRU cascading specifications of the BTS...........................................................................................7-5
Table 7-10 BER threshold specifications of the BTS on transmission links........................................................7-5
Table 7-11 Technical specifications of the BTS3900A (breathable film) cabinet...............................................7-5
Table 7-12 Technical specifications of the BTS3900A (Heat Exchange) cabinet...............................................7-6
Table 7-13 Technical specifications of the BTS3900A (II Type) cabinet............................................................7-8
Table 7-14 Reliability specifications of the BTS.................................................................................................7-9
Table 7-15 Surge protection specifications of the BTS3900A...........................................................................7-10
Table 7-16 Climatic requirements for the storage environment of the equipment.............................................7-11
Table 7-17 Requirements for the density of mechanically active substances in the storage environment of the
equipment............................................................................................................................................................7-12
Table 7-18 Requirements for the density of chemically active substances in the storage environment of the
equipment............................................................................................................................................................7-13
Table 7-19 Mechanical stress requirements for the storage environment of the equipment..............................7-13
Table 7-20 Climatic requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment..................................7-14
Table 7-21 Requirements for the density of mechanically active substances in the transportation environment of
the equipment......................................................................................................................................................7-15
Table 7-22 Requirements for the density of chemically active substances in the transportation environment of the
equipment............................................................................................................................................................7-15
Table 7-23 Mechanical stress requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment...................7-16
Table 7-24 Climatic requirements for the running environment of the equipment............................................7-17
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Table 7-25 Requirements for the density of mechanically active substances in the running environment of the
equipment............................................................................................................................................................7-17
Table 7-26 Requirements for the density of chemically active substances in the running environment of the
equipment............................................................................................................................................................7-18
Table 7-27 Mechanical stress requirements for the running environment of the equipment.............................7-18
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General Structure of the BTS
About This Chapter

This chapter describes the general structure of the BTS in terms of the physical structure, logical
structure, and software structure.
1.1 Physical Structure of the BTS (Breathable Film)
This section describes the physical structure of the BTS in terms of the cabinet exterior, cabinet
structure, and cabinet configuration.
1.2 Physical Structure of the BTS (Heat Exchange)
1.3 Physical Structure of the BTS (II Type)
1.4 Logical Structure of the BTS
This section describes the logical structure of the BTS3900A. Logically, the BTS3900A consists
of the baseband system, RF system, power system, and antenna system.
1.5 Software Structure of the BTS
This section describes the software structure of the BTS. The BTS software consists of the
platform software, signaling protocol software, operation and maintenance software, and data
center.
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1.1 Physical Structure of the BTS (Breathable Film)

1.1.1 Exterior of the BTS Cabinet
The BTS3900A cabinet is a vertical cabinet.
1.1.2 Structure of the BTS Cabinet
The BTS3900A consists of main cabinets and auxiliary cabinets.
1.1.3 Configuration of the BTS Cabinet
The BTS3900A can be equipped with the power cabinet (mandatory), RF cabinet (mandatory),
battery cabinet (optional), and transmission cabinet (optional).

The BTS3900A cabinet is a vertical cabinet.
Exterior
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The main cabinets are power cabinet (mandatory) and RF cabinet (mandatory).
The auxiliary cabinets are transmission cabinet (optional) and battery cabinet (optional).
As shown in Figure 1-1, the upper cabinet is the power cabinet, and the lower one is the RF
cabinet.
Figure 1-1 Exterior of the BTS3900A main cabinets
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Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show the transmission cabinet and battery cabinet, respectively.
Figure 1-2 Exterior of the transmission cabinet
Figure 1-3 Exterior of the battery cabinet
Dimensions
The dimensions of the cabinet are as follows:
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Power cabinet: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480
mm (18.90 in.)
RF cabinet: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm
(18.90 in.)
Transmission cabinet: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.)
x 480 mm (18.90 in.)
Battery cabinet: Length x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480
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Figure 1-4 shows the internal structure of the BTS3900A main cabinets.
Figure 1-4 Internal structure of the BTS3900A main cabinets
(1) PMU
(2) APMI
(3) AFMU
(4) PSUAC/DC
(5) PDU
(6) BBU3900
(7) DCDU-02
(8) FMUA
(9) FAN
(10) CRFU
NOTE
The SLPU and EMUA can be configured in the power cabinet.
Figure 1-5 shows the internal structure of the BTS3900A auxiliary cabinets.
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Figure 1-5 Internal structure of the BTS3900A auxiliary cabinets
(1) APMI
(2) AFMU
(3) DCDU-03A
(4) Batteries
Table 1-1 describes the components of the BTS3900A.
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Table 1-1 Components of the BTS3900A

Module
Full Name
APMI
APM Power Monitor Unit Interface Board
PMU
Power and Environment Monitoring Unit
AFMU
APM Fan Monitor Unit Interface Board
PSUAC/DC
Power Supply Unit
PDU
AC/DC Power Distribution Unit
BBU3900
Baseband Unit
DCDU
Direct Current Distribution Unit
FMUA
Fan Environment Monitor Unit
FAN
Fan Unit
CRFU
CDMA Radio Frequency Unit
SLPU
Signal Lightning Protection Unit
EMUA (optional)
Environment Monitoring Unit

Figure 1-6 shows the configuration of the BTS3900A equipped with the power cabinet and RF
cabinet.
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Figure 1-6 Configuration of the cabinet (1)
(1) Power cabinet
(2) RF cabinet
NOTE
At the bottom of the power cabinet, there is 5 U free space for housing the SLPU (1 U), EMUA (1 U), or
batteries (3 U).
The RF cabinet can be configured with a maximum of six CRFUs.
Figure 1-7 shows the BTS3900A configured with the transmission cabinet and battery cabinet.
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(1) Power cabinet
(2) Transmission cabinet
(3) Battery cabinet
(4) RF cabinet
Table 1-2 describes the boards and modules configured in the cabinet.
Table 1-2 Configuration
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Component
Configuration
BBU3900
The BBU3900 is the baseband unit of the BTS3900A. It performs

resource management, operation and maintenance, and environment
monitoring of the BTS system.
CRFU
The CRFU is the RF unit of the BTS3900A. It receives and transmits

radio signals, and implements communications between the radio
network system and the MSs.
DCDU
The DCDU is the DC power distribution unit of the BTS3900A. It

supports one feed of DC input and multiple feeds of DC distribution
output.

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Component
Configuration
FAN
The FAN is the fan unit of the RF cabinet. It dissipates heat for the RF
cabinet and supports the temperature detection function.
FMUA
The FMUA is the fan monitoring unit of the BTS3900A. It distributes

DC power supply to the FAN in the RF cabinet, monitors the running
status of the FAN in the RF cabinet, and collects and reports alarm
information of the cabinet.
PDU
The PDU is the AC/DC power distribution unit of the BTS3900A. It

distributes AC and DC power supply to the BTS.
PMU
The PMU is the power monitoring unit of the BTS3900A. It manages

the power supply system, detects power distribution, and reports alarms.
PSUAC/DC
The PSUAC/DC is the power supply unit of the BTS3900A. It converts

AC power supply to -48 V DC power supply.
SLPU
The SLPU is the surge protection unit of the BTS3900A. It houses the
UELP and UFLP, provides E1/T1 signals for the BTS3900A, and
protects FE signals against lightning.
APMI
The APMI is the APM30 power monitoring unit interface board. It

converts the APM30 serial communication signals, Boolean input and
output signals, and environment monitoring signals, and also protects
dry contact input/output signals and RS485 serial signals for the
connection to the UPEU of the BBU3900.
AFMU
The AFMU is the APM30 fan monitoring unit interface board. It reports
alarm signals of internal environment temperature sensor, air inlet
temperature sensor, and air outlet temperature sensor.
EMUA (optional)
The EMUA is the environment monitoring unit. It monitors the ambient

environment of the cabinet.
1.2 Physical Structure of the BTS (Heat Exchange)

The BTS3900A cabinets are vertical cabinets.

The BTS3900A cabinets are vertical cabinets.
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The main cabinets are the power cabinet (mandatory) and RF cabinet (mandatory).
The auxiliary cabinets are transmission cabinet (optional) and battery cabinet (optional).
The battery cabinet has two types: IBBS200T and BBC.
As shown in Figure 1-8, the upper cabinet is the power cabinet, and the lower one is the RF
cabinet.
Figure 1-8 Exterior of the BTS3900A main cabinets
Figure 1-9, Figure 1-10, and Figure 1-11 show the transmission cabinet, BBC, and IBBS200T
respectively.
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Figure 1-9 Exterior of the transmission cabinet
Figure 1-10 Exterior of the BBC
Figure 1-11 Exterior of the IBBS200T
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Dimensions
The dimensions of the cabinet are as follows:
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Power cabinet: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480
mm (18.90 in.)
RF cabinet: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm
(18.90 in.)
Transmission cabinet: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.)
x 480 mm (18.90 in.)
BBC: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm (18.90
in.)
IBBS200T: Height x width x depth = 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm
(18.90 in.)
NOTE
The depth of the TEC cooler hood stretching out of the IBBS200T is 200 mm (7.87 in.).

Figure 1-12 shows the internal structure of the main cabinet.
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Figure 1-12 Internal structure of the main cabinet
(1) HPMI
(2) HEUA
(3) PSUAC/DC
(4) PDU
(5) BBU3900
(6) DCDU-02
(7) FAN
(8) CRFU
(9) FMUA
(10) PMU
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NOTE
The SLPU and the EMUA are optional for the power cabinet.
Figure 1-13 shows the internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet when the IBBS200T is
configured.
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Figure 1-13 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (for the IBBS200T)
(1) HEUA
(2) DCDU-03A
(3) Batteries
(4) FM-BOX
(5) Signal transfer terminal block
(6) TEC cooler
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Figure 1-14 shows the internal structure of the BBC.

Figure 1-14 Internal structure of the BBC
(1) Wiring terminal (2) External cable

for AC power input hole at the bottom
of the heating film left of the cabinet
(3) External cable hole (4) Negative wiring

at the bottom right of terminals of the
the cabinet
battery groups
(5) MCB for

controlling the battery
groups
(6) Positive power

input wiring
terminals of the
battery groups
(8) External cable hole (9) Internal cable hole

on the top right of the (in stack installation
cabinet (for stack
mode) of the cabinet
installation)
(8) External cable hole

on the top left of the
cabinet (for stack
installation)
(7) Negative power

input wiring
terminals of the
battery groups
Table 1-3 describes the components of the BTS3900A.

Table 1-3 Components of the BTS3900A
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Module
Full Name
HEUA
Heat Exchange Unit Type A
HPMI
Hert Power Monitoring Interface Unit
PMU
Power and Environment Monitoring Unit
PSUAC/DC
Power Supply Unit
PDU
AC/DC Power Distribution Unit
BBU3900
Baseband Unit
DCDU
Direct Current Distribution Unit
FMUA
Fan Environment Monitor Unit

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Module
Full Name
FAN
Fan Unit
CRFU
CDMA Radio Frequency Unit
SLPU
Signal Lightning Protection Unit
EMUA (optional)
Environment Monitoring Unit

Figure 1-15 shows the configuration of the BTS3900A equipped with the power cabinet and
RF cabinet.
(1) Power cabinet
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NOTE
At the bottom of the power cabinet, there is 5 U free space for housing the SLPU (1 U) and EMUA (1 U).
The RF cabinet supports a maximum of six CRFUs.
Figure 1-16 shows the BTS3900A configured with the transmission cabinet and battery cabinet.
(1) Power cabinet
(2) Transmission cabinet
(3) Battery cabinet
(4) RF cabinet
Table 1-4 describes the boards and modules configured in the cabinet.
Table 1-4 Configuration
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Component
Configuration
BBU3900
The BBU3900 is the baseband unit of the BTS3900A. It performs

resource management, operation and maintenance, and environment
monitoring of the BTS system.

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Component
Configuration
CRFU
The CRFU is the RF unit of the BTS3900A. It receives and transmits

radio signals, and implements communication between the radio
network system and the MSs.
DCDU
The DCDU is the direct current distribution unit of the BTS3900A. It

supports one DC input and multiple DC outputs.
FAN
The FAN is the fan unit of the BTS3900A RF cabinet. It dissipates heat
for the BTS3900A RF cabinet and supports temperature monitoring
function.
FMUA
The FMUA is the fan monitoring unit of the BTS3900A. It distributes

DC power supply to the FAN of the RF cabinet, monitors the running
status of the FAN, and collects and reports alarm information of the
cabinet.
PDU
The PDU is the AC/DC power distribution unit of the BTS3900A. It

distributes AC and DC power supply to the BTS.
PMU
The PMU is the power monitoring unit of the BTS3900A. It manages

the power supply system, monitors power distribution, and reports
alarms.
PSUAC/DC
The PSUAC/DC is the power supply unit of the BTS3900A. It converts

AC power supply to -48 V DC power supply.
SLPU
The SLPU is the protection unit of the BTS3900A. It houses the UELP
and UFLP, provides E1/T1 signals for the BTS3900A, and protects FE
signals against lightning.
EMUA (optional)
The EMUA monitors the ambient environment of the cabinet.
HEUA
The HEUA monitors the FAN and reports alarms.
HPMI
The HPMI provides the input and output ports for alarm signals.
1.3 Physical Structure of the BTS (II Type)

The BTS3900A cabinet is designed in compliance with the IEC297 standard. It is a greyish white
vertical cabinet.
This section describes the configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet.
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The BTS3900A cabinet is designed in compliance with the IEC297 standard. It is a greyish white
vertical cabinet.
Figure 1-17 shows the BTS3900A cabinet.
Figure 1-17 BTS3900A cabinets

Figure 1-18 and Figure 1-19 show the internal structures of the main cabinets.
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Figure 1-18 Internal structure of the main cabinet (APM30H)
(1) HPMI
(2) Fan box (internal cycle)
(3) CMUA
(4) PSU
(5) Door status sensor
(6) ELU
(7) EPS
(8) Fan (external cycle)
(9) Core of the heat exchanger
(10) Junction box
(11) PMU
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Figure 1-19 Internal structure of the main cabinet (RFC)
(1) DCDU-02
(2) FAN
(3) CRFU
Figure 1-20, Figure 1-21, and Figure 1-22 show the internal structures of the auxiliary cabinets.
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Figure 1-20 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (IBBS200D)
(1) Fan
(2) CMUA
(3) ELU
(4) Wiring terminal for the input

power cable of the heating film

power cable of the fan/batteries
(6) Circuit breakers of the TEC/Fan
(7) Circuit breakers of the lowerlevel battery group
(8) Circuit breakers of the higherlevel battery group

power cable of the fan/batteries
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Figure 1-21 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (IBBS200T)
(1) TEC
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(2) CMUA

power cable of the TEC/batteries
(4) Circuit breakers of the TEC/Fan (5) Circuit breakers of the lowerlevel battery group
(6) Circuit breakers of the higherlevel battery group

power cable of the TEC/batteries

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Figure 1-22 Internal structure of the auxiliary cabinet (TMC11H)
(1) Fan box (internal cycle)
(2) CMUA
(3) DCDU-03
(4) ELU
(5) Door status sensor
(6) Fan (external cycle)
(7) Core of the heat exchanger
(8) Junction box

This section describes the configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet.
The main components of the BTS3900A are the APM30H and the RFC. Optional components
are the IBBS200D, IBBS200T, and TMC11H.
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The main components of the APM30H are the power system (AC/DC), BBU3900, and fan
box.
The main components of the RFC are the DCDU-01 module, RFU, and fan box.
Optional equipment IBBS200D/IBBS200T can be configured to provide long-duration

backup power.
Optional equipment TMC11H can be configured to provide installation space for external
transmission equipment.
Figure 1-23, Figure 1-24, and Figure 1-25 show the typical configurations of BTS3900A
cabinets.
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Figure 1-23 Typical configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet (I)
Figure 1-24 Typical configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet (II)
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Figure 1-25 Typical configuration of the BTS3900A cabinet (III)
NOTE
For details on the structure of the APM30H, TMC11H, and IBBS200D/IBBS200T, see the
APM30H&TMC11H&IBBS200D/T User Guide.
List of BTS3900A Components

Table 1-5 lists the components of the BTS3900A.
Table 1-5 List of BTS3900A components
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Cabinet
Type
Module or
Board
Optional or
Mandatory
Maximum
Number of
Boards or
Modules
Configured in
a Single
Cabinet
Description
APM30H
Fan box
Mandatory
The fan is at the top

of the cabinet. It
integrates the fan,
HPMI, and CMUA.
PMU
Mandatory
It is the power
monitoring unit.
PSU (AC/DC)
Mandatory
It is the power
supply unit.

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Cabinet
Type
RFC
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Module or
Board
Optional or
Mandatory
Maximum
Number of
Boards or
Modules
Configured in
a Single
Cabinet
Description
BBU3900
Mandatory
It is the mandatory
component in the
APM30H cabinet
and installed in the 2
U space below the
power system.
SLPU
Mandatory
It integrates the
UELP and UFLP.
EMUA
Optional
When there are more

than 16 paths of
external dry contact
alarms or internal
alarms to be
monitored, the
EMUA needs to be
configured, and a 1
U space is occupied
by the transmission
equipment.
Heater
Optional
It is optional and
configured in the
APM30H or
TMC11H.
Maintenance
socket (SOU)
Optional
It is installed in the 1
U space at the lower
part of the cabinet
according to the
customer
requirements.
DCDU-01
Mandatory
It feeds the fan box

and RFU inside the
RFC.
FAN box
Mandatory
The fan is installed at

the upper space of
the cabinet. It
integrates the fan
and CMUA.
CRFU
Mandatory
It is the BTS3900A
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NOTE
For details on the board configuration of the BBU3900, see the BBU3900 User Guide.
1.4 Logical Structure of the BTS

This section describes the logical structure of the BTS3900A. Logically, the BTS3900A consists
of the baseband system, RF system, power system, and antenna system.
Figure 1-26 shows the logical structure of the BTS3900A.
Figure 1-26 Logical structure of the BTS3900A
Baseband System
The baseband system consists of BBU3900s and performs the following functions:
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Providing the physical port for data exchange between the BTS and the BSC
Modulating and demodulating baseband data and CDMA channel signals
Providing system synchronization clock signals
Implementing resource management, operation and maintenance, and environment

monitoring
RF System
The RF system consists of CRFUs and performs the following functions:
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On the forward links, implementing up-conversion and power amplification for modulated
transmitted signals and filtering the transmitted signals to make them meet the requirements
of the Um interface protocol
On the reverse link, filtering the signals received by the antenna to suppress out-band
interference and performing low noise amplification, channel division, down-conversion,
and channel-selective filtering
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Power Supply System

The power supply system consists of PDUs, AC/DC power modules, and DCDUs. The power
supply system performs the functions of converting the AC power input to -48 V DC power
supply and distributing the power supply to the equipment through the PDU and DCDU.
Antenna System
The antenna system consists of the RF antenna system and satellite antenna system.
The antenna system performs the following functions:
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Satellite antenna system

Through the satellite synchronization antenna, the BTS receives signals from the GPS or
GLONASS system and performs wireless synchronization.
RF antenna system
The RF antenna system transmits modulated RF signals and receives the signals from the
MSs.
1.5 Software Structure of the BTS

This section describes the software structure of the BTS. The BTS software consists of the
platform software, signaling protocol software, operation and maintenance software, and data
center.
The signaling protocol software, operation and maintenance software, and data center are
applications, whereas the platform software is supporting software.
Figure 1-27 shows the software structure of the BTS.
Figure 1-27 Software structure of the BTS
Platform Software
The major functions of the platform software are as follows:
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Timing management
Task management
Memory management
Data Center
The data center stores the configuration data of each module.
Signaling Protocol Software

The major functions of the signaling protocol software are as follows:
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Radio network layer protocol processing
Transport network layer protocol processing
Managing the internal logical resources of the BTS, for example, cells and channels, and
implementing mapping between physical resources and logical resources
Operation and Maintenance Software

The operation and maintenance software works with the maintenance terminal, for example, the
LMT or M2000, to perform the operation and maintenance of the BTS.
The major functions of the operation and maintenance software are as follows:
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Equipment management
Data configuration
Performance management
Commissioning management
Alarm management
Software management
Tracing management
Security management
Backup management
Log management
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Configuration Types of the BTS
The BTS3900A supports CDMA2000 1X services, CDMA2000 EV-DO services, and

CDMA2000 1X and CDMA2000 EV-DO hybrid services.
NOTE
The following typical configurations are for reference only. The detailed configuration of a site should
be based on the actual situation.
When the BBU requires the UBRI, install it in slot 3 of the BBU.
Typical Configuration of the BTS3900A for CDMA2000 1X Hybrid Services

The major service processing components of the BTS3900A are the HCPM, HECM, CMPT,
and CRFU. The CMPT, HCPM, and HECM are configured in the BBU3900.
Configuration
Mode
Number of
HCPMs
Number of
CMPTs
Number of CRFUs
O(1)
S(2/2/2)
S(4/4/4)
S(8/8/8)
Typical Configuration of the BTS3900A for CDMA2000 EV-DO Services
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Configuration
Mode
Number of
HECMs
Number of
CMPTs
Number of CRFUs
O(1)
S(2/2/2)
S(4/4/4)
S(8/8/8)

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Typical Configuration of the BTS3900A for CDMA2000 1X Services and

CDMA2000 EV-DO Services
Configuration Mode
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Number of
HCPMs
Number of
HECMs
Number of
CMPTs
Number of
CRFUs
1X
EV-DO
S(1/1/1)
S(1/1/1)
S(2/2/2)
S(1/1/1)
S(1/1/1)
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Power Distribution Modes of the BTS
The BTS3900A supports 220 V AC single-phase input, 220 V AC three-phase input, and 110
V AC dual-live wire input. An appropriate power input mode should be chosen according to the
configuration of the power distribution units for the cabinet.
Figure 3-1 shows the power distribution principle of the BTS3900A.
Figure 3-1 Power distribution principle of the BTS3900A
The power distribution principles of the BTS3900A are as follows:

1.
The external AC power supply is connected to the PDU.
2.
The PDU connects the AC power supply to the PSUAC/DC.
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3.
The PSUAC/DC converts the AC power supply into -48 V DC power supply and sends it
back to the PDU.
4.
The PDU distributes the DC power supply in the following ways:

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Providing power supply for the BBU3900 directly
Providing DC power supply for the DCDU, which performs power distribution for the
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4 Clock Synchronization Modes of the BTS
Clock Synchronization Modes of the BTS

The BTS supports various clock sources such as the GPS/GLONASS clock source, the RGPS
interface clock source, and the transmission clock source based on 1588 V2.
Table 4-1 describes the clock synchronization modes supported by the BTS.
Table 4-1 Clock synchronization modes supported by the BTS
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Clock
Synchronization
Mode
Description
GPS/GLONASS
clock
The BTS provides the GPS/GLONASS clock signal input port and
obtains clock signals through the external GPS/GLONASS
equipment.
RGPS clock
The BTS provides the RGPS port and obtains clock signals through
the external RGPS equipment.
Transmission clock
based on 1588 V2
The BTS supports transmission clock synchronization based on 1588

V2. In FE networking mode, the BTS can obtain clock signals after
the IPCLK link is configured on the BTS side and the clock source
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Transmission and Networking of the BTS
About This Chapter

This chapter describes the transmission and networking of the BTS. The networking modes
supported by the BTS include the star networking mode, chain networking mode, and tree
networking mode.
5.1 Star Networking Mode
This section describes the application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of the star
networking mode.
5.2 Chain Networking Mode
This section describes the application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of the chain
networking mode.
5.3 Tree Networking Mode
This section describes the application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of the tree
networking mode.
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5.1 Star Networking Mode

This section describes the application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of the star
networking mode.
Application Scenarios
As the most commonly used networking mode, the star networking mode is especially applicable
to densely populated areas.
Figure 5-1 shows the star networking mode.
Figure 5-1 Star networking mode
Advantages
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The BTS is directly connected to the BSC, thus guaranteeing simplicity in networking and
convenience in engineering, maintenance, and capacity expansion.
Data transmission is implemented directly between the BTS and the BSC, and therefore
signals do not have to go through many nodes. In this way, the reliability of the line is high.
Disadvantages
The star networking modes require more transmission resources than other networking modes.
5.2 Chain Networking Mode

This section describes the application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of the chain
networking mode.
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The chain networking mode is applicable to sparsely populated strip areas, for example, areas
along superhighways and railways.
Figure 5-2 shows the chain networking mode.
Figure 5-2 Chain networking mode
Advantages
The chain networking mode helps reduce the costs of transmission equipment, of engineering
construction, and of transmission link rental.
Disadvantages
l
Signals go through a large number of nodes, and therefore the line reliability is low.
Faults in upper-level BTSs may affect the normal operation of lower-level BTSs.
The number of chain levels cannot exceed three.
5.3 Tree Networking Mode

This section describes the application scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of the tree
networking mode.
The tree networking mode is applicable to areas where network structures, site distribution, and
subscriber distribution are complicated, for example, areas where subscribers are widely
distributed and hot spots gather.
Figure 5-3 shows the tree networking mode.
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Figure 5-3 Tree networking mode
Advantages
The advantage of the tree networking mode over the star networking mode is that the former
lowers the costs of the transmission equipment, the costs of engineering projects, and the rental
of transmission links.
Disadvantages
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Signals travel through many nodes, which cause low transmission reliability and
construction and maintenance difficulties.
Faults in upper-level BTSs may affect the normal operation of lower-level BTSs.
Capacity expansion is difficult because it may require extensive network reconstruction.
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Operation and Maintenance of the BTS
About This Chapter

This section describes the operation and maintenance of the BTS. The operation and maintenance
of the BTS refers to the management, monitoring, and maintenance of the BTS. The BTS
provides various methods and platforms for operation and maintenance to cater to different
scenarios.
6.1 Operation and Maintenance Modes of the BTS
This section describes the operation and maintenance modes of the BTS. The BTS can be
maintained through the LMT, through the centralized network management system, or locally.
6.2 Operation and Maintenance Functions of the BTS
The OM system of the BTS supports equipment management, software management,
configuration management, service management, performance management, security
management, alarm management, and environment monitoring.
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6.1 Operation and Maintenance Modes of the BTS

This section describes the operation and maintenance modes of the BTS. The BTS can be
maintained through the LMT, through the centralized network management system, or locally.
Figure 6-1 shows the networking of the operation and maintenance system.
Figure 6-1 Networking of the operation and maintenance system
The BTS supports the following operation and maintenance modes:
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Maintenance through the centralized network management system: The M2000, Huawei's
centralized management system for wireless networks, can be used to maintain BTSs
through the operation and maintenance network. The M2000 supports the operation and
maintenance of sites, cells, carriers, channels, and boards. Centralized network
management is used for the maintenance of multiple BTSs.
Maintenance through the LMT: The LMT can be used to maintain the BTS through the
operation and maintenance link provided by the Abis interface between the BSC and the
BTS. The LMT communicates with the BSC through a LAN. Through the LMT, you can
perform operation and maintenance for the sites, cells, carriers, channels, and boards. The
LMT is used to configure and adjust the data of the BSC and BTS.
Local maintenance: The maintenance terminal of the BTS is used to maintain the BTS
locally through Ethernet. Through the maintenance terminal of the BTS, you can perform
operation and maintenance for the sites, cells, carriers, baseband, channels, and boards. The
maintenance terminal is used to maintain single BTS.
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6.2 Operation and Maintenance Functions of the BTS

The OM system of the BTS supports equipment management, software management,
configuration management, service management, performance management, security
management, alarm management, and environment monitoring.
Equipment Management
Equipment management refers to equipment maintenance and data configuration. The detailed
functions are as follows:
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Equipment maintenance refers to maintenance of the equipment or boards, for example,

board resetting, management of equipment status, equipment self-testing, active/standby
switchovers, and time calibration.
Data configuration refers to configuration, querying, and backing up of equipment

parameters, for example, configuration of the BTS hardware, configuration of clock
parameters, configuration of algorithm parameters, and configuration of RF parameters.
Software Management
The functions involved in software management are as follows:
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Software activation
Checks of compatibility between software and hardware versions
Version management, for example, querying of hardware and software versions
Upgrades of software versions
Configuration Management
The functions involved in configuration management are as follows:
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Consistency checks for added, deleted, and Changed data of the BTS
Automatic data backup
Dynamic and static modes for data configuration. In dynamic mode, changes made to data
take effect immediately. In static mode, changes made to data take effect after the BTS is
reset.
Service Management
The functions involved in service management are as follows:
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The BTS provides the boards and environment monitoring device with OM functions such
as parameter configuration and alarm querying.
The BTS supports comprehensive hardware installation and self-testing functions.
Performance Management
The functions involved in performance management are as follows:
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The system monitors the performance of the internal and external communication network.
Alarms are generated when the performance becomes poor.
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The system monitors traffic on each port and collects technical data of each port.
The system supports the monitoring of the usage of key components such as the CPU.
Security Management
Security management involves functions such as connection management between the BTS
software and the OMC, subscriber authentication, and bi-directional resolution of encryption
and interface messages.
Alarm Management
Alarm management involves equipment alarm management and environment alarm
management.
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Equipment alarm management

The system detects and reports faults or exceptions in the equipment in real time. Through
the alarm management function of the LMT or M2000, the alarm information is displayed,
and suggestions on handling the alarms are given.
The alarm management system of the M2000 can be connected to an alarm box through a
serial port and supports audible or visual alarms. The alarms can be subscribed to and
forwarded to the mobile phones or pagers of maintenance personnel so that the maintenance
personnel can handle the faults in time.
Environment alarm management

The BTS equipment rooms are generally unmanned and distributed across wide areas. The
equipment works in adverse environments and is subject to emergencies. The BTS has a
powerful environment monitoring system, which guarantees the normal running of the
equipment and helps you deal with emergencies.
The functions involved in alarm management are as follows:

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Alarm detection
Alarm reporting
Alarm masking
Alarm acknowledgement
Alarm pre-processing
Alarm correlation processing
Help information on alarm handling
Environment Monitoring
The BTS supports comprehensive environment monitoring functions.
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Technical Specifications of the BTS
About This Chapter

This chapter describes the technical specifications of the BTS3900A.
7.1 Performance Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the performance specifications of the BTS in terms of transmitter and
receiver specifications, CRFU cascading specifications, and BERs on transmission links.
7.2 Physical and Electrical Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the physical and electrical specifications of the BTS3900A in terms of
the working voltage, dimensions, weight, power consumption, and working environment.
7.3 Reliability Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the reliability specifications of the BTS in terms of specifications such as
the availability.
7.4 Surge Protection Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the surge protection specifications of the BTS3900A.
7.5 Safety Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the safety specifications of the BTS.
7.6 EMC Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the EMC specifications of the BTS.
7.7 Environmental Specifications of the BTS
This section describes the requirements for the storage environment, transportation environment,
and running environment of the BTS.
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7.1 Performance Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the performance specifications of the BTS in terms of transmitter and
receiver specifications, CRFU cascading specifications, and BERs on transmission links.
NOTE
The transmit power is the maximum value measured at the RF port of the cabinet.
The multi-carrier transmit power refers to the total power instead of the power of each carrier.
The signal receive sensitivity is the main and diversity receive sensitivity at RC3.
Transmitter and Receiver Specifications

The transmitter and receiver specifications refer to the technical parameters of the transceiver
of the BTS. The receiver and transmitter specifications of the BTS in different band classes are
as follows:
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Transmitter and receiver specifications in band class 0

Table 7-1 and Table 7-2 list the performance specifications in band class 0 (800 MHz).
Table 7-1 Transmitter specifications in band class 0 (800 MHz)
Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
869 MHz to 894 MHz
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
30 kHz
Frequency tolerance
0.05 ppm
Transmit power
100 W
Table 7-2 Receiver specifications in band class 0 (800 MHz)
Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
824 MHz to 849 MHz
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
30 kHz
Signal receiving
sensitivity
Better than -130 dBm (main and diversity receiving at RC3)

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Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
1930 MHz to 1990 MHz
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
50 kHz
Frequency tolerance
0.05 ppm
Transmit power
80 W
Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
50 kHz
Signal receiving
sensitivity

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Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
50 kHz
Frequency tolerance
0.05 ppm
Transmit power
80 W

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Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
50 kHz
Signal receiving
sensitivity

Table 7-7 and Table 7-8 list the performance specifications in band class 15 (AWS).
Table 7-7 Transmitter specifications in band class 15 (AWS)
Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
50 kHz
Frequency tolerance
0.05 ppm
Transmit power
80 W
Table 7-8 Receiver specifications in band class 15 (AWS)

Item
Specification
Working frequency
band
Channel bandwidth
1.2288 MHz
Channel precision
50 kHz
Signal receiving
sensitivity
RRU Cascading Specifications

Table 7-9 lists the RRU cascading specifications of the BTS.
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Table 7-9 RRU cascading specifications of the BTS

Item
Specification
Maximum distance of single-level

cascading
70 km [43.5 mi]
Maximum number of cascading levels
Three
Maximum total cascading distance
90 km [55.92 mi]
BER Threshold Specifications of the BTS on Transmission Links

The BERs on transmission links affect the UNI and IMA modes in much the same way. Table
7-10 lists the BER threshold specifications of the BTS on transmission links.
Table 7-10 BER threshold specifications of the BTS on transmission links
Type
Maximum BER Threshold
CDMA2000 1X voice services
2 x 10e-5
Packet services
2 x 10e-6
Maintenance function
5 x 10e-5
7.2 Physical and Electrical Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the physical and electrical specifications of the BTS3900A in terms of
the working voltage, dimensions, weight, power consumption, and working environment.
Table 7-11 lists the engineering specifications of the BTS3900A.
Table 7-11 Technical specifications of the BTS3900A (breathable film) cabinet
Item
Specification
Input voltage
220 V AC single-phase: 176 V AC to 290 V AC

220 V AC three-phase: 176 V AC to 290 V AC
110 V AC dual-live wires: 90 V AC to 135 V AC
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Dimensions
(height x width
x depth):
RF cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm (18.90

in.)
Weight
Full configuration: 210 kg (463.05 lb)
Power cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm (18.90
in.)

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Item
Specification
Power
consumption
Configuration
Frequency class
Input voltage
Maximum
power
consumption
S(1/1/1)
800 MHz
220 V AC
705 W
S(2/2/2)
800 MHz
220 V AC
1020 W
S(3/3/3)
800 MHz
220 V AC
1315 W
S(4/4/4)
800 MHz
220 V AC
1510 W
S(2/2/2)
AWS
110V AC
950 W
S(4/4/4)
AWS
110V AC
1580 W
NOTE
l The maximum power consumption does not include the power consumption of
the transmission equipment, of the battery cabinet, and of the battery charge in
the power cabinet.
l The maximum power consumption varies with different operating frequency
bands and different configurations of the BTSs.
Ambient
temperature for
running
-40C (-40F) to +52C (125.6F) (solar radiation not considered)
Relative
humidity for
running
5% RH to 100% RH
Noise
65 dBA

Table 7-12 Technical specifications of the BTS3900A (Heat Exchange) cabinet
Item
Specification
Input voltage

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Item
Specification
Dimensions (length x width x

depth):
RF cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480

mm (18.90 in.)
Power cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x
480 mm (18.90 in.)
Transmission cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62
in.) x 480 mm (18.90 in.)
BBC: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm
(18.90 in.)
IBBS200T: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480
mm (18.90 in.)
NOTE
The depth of the TEC cooler hood protruding from the IBBS200T is
200 mm (7.87 in.).
Weight
Fully-equipped cabinet: 240 kg (529.20 lb.)

Gross weight of the IBBS200T: 55 kg (121.28 lb.)
NOTE
It comprises the weight of components, the TEC cooler, MCBs, and
cables.
Weight of the transmission cabinet: 53 kg (116.87 lb.). It

comprises the weight of components and core of the heat
exchanger.
Weight of the BBC: 41 kg (90.41 lb.) It does not include
the weight of the batteries.
Power consumption
Configuration
Maximum power
consumption for typical
configuration
S(4/4/4)
1510 W
NOTE
l The power consumption above is the maximum power
consumption measured when the system working at 800 MHz in

typical configuration uses 220 V AC power supply.
l The maximum power consumption does not include the power
consumption of the transmission equipment, battery cabinet, and

battery charge in the power cabinet.
l The maximum power consumption varies with operating
frequency bands and configurations of the BTSs.
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Ambient temperature for

system running
-40C (-40F) to +52C (125.6F)
Relative humidity for system

running
5% RH to 100% RH
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is below -20C (-4F), a heating box
is necessary. The working temperature of the heating box is the lowest
daily average temperature in the month with the lowest monthly
average temperature in the local area.

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Item
Specification
Noise
65 dBA

Table 7-13 Technical specifications of the BTS3900A (II Type) cabinet
Item
Specification
Input voltage

Dimensions (length
x width x depth):
RF cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm (18.90

in.)
Power cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm
(18.90 in.)
Transmission cabinet: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480
mm (18.90 in.)
BBC: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm (18.90 in.)
IBBS200T: 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 600 mm (23.62 in.) x 480 mm (18.90
in.)
NOTE
The depth of the TEC cooler hood protruding from the IBBS200T is 200 mm
(7.87 in.).
Weight
Fully-equipped cabinet: 240 kg (529.20 lb.)

Gross weight of the IBBS200T: 55 kg (121.28 lb.)
NOTE
It comprises the weight of components, the TEC cooler, MCBs, and cables.
Weight of the transmission cabinet: 53 kg (116.87 lb.). It comprises

the weight of components and core of the heat exchanger.
Weight of the BBC: 41 kg (90.41 lb.) It does not include the weight
of the batteries.
Power
consumption
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Configuration
Maximum power consumption

for typical configuration
S(4/4/4)
1510 W

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NOTE
l The power consumption above is the maximum power consumption
measured when the system working at 800 MHz in typical configuration uses
220 V AC power supply.
l The maximum power consumption does not include the power consumption
of the transmission equipment, battery cabinet, and battery charge in the

power cabinet
l The maximum power consumption varies with operating frequency bands
and configurations of the BTSs.
Ambient
temperature for
system running
-40C (-40F) to +52C (125.6F)
Relative humidity
for system running
5% RH to 100% RH
Noise
65 dBA
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is below -20C (-4F), a heating box is necessary.
The working temperature of the heating box is the lowest daily average
temperature in the month with the lowest monthly average temperature in the
local area.
7.3 Reliability Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the reliability specifications of the BTS in terms of specifications such as
the availability.
Table 7-14 lists the reliability specifications of the BTS.
Table 7-14 Reliability specifications of the BTS
Item
Specifications
Availability
99.999%
MTBF (Mean time between system failures)
100,000 hours
MTTR (Mean time to repair)
1 hour
7.4 Surge Protection Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the surge protection specifications of the BTS3900A.
Table 7-15 lists the surge protection specifications of the BTS3900A.
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Table 7-15 Surge protection specifications of the BTS3900A

Item
Specification
AC power input port
Differential mode: 60kA, 8/20 us wave

Common mode: 60 kA, 8/20 us wave
E1/T1signal port (with the SLPU)
Differential mode: 3 kA, 8/20 us wave

FE signal port (with the SLPU)

Common mode: 2kA, 8/20 us wave
Antenna port (including the GPS port)

7.5 Safety Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the safety specifications of the BTS.
The BTS complies with the following safety standards:
l
GB4943-2000: Safety of information technology equipment.
IEC60950 Safety of information technology equipment Including Electrical Business

Equipment.
IEC60215 Safety requirement for radio transmitting equipment.
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
UL 1950 Safety of information technology equipment Including Electrical Business

Equipment.
IEC60529 Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosure. (IP Code).
7.6 EMC Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the EMC specifications of the BTS.
The BTS meets the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and complies with the
following standards:
l
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
R&TTE Directive 89/336/EEC
ETSI EN 301489-1/26
ETSI EN 301908-1/5
ITU-R SM.329-10
The BTS passes European standard certifications.
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7.7 Environmental Specifications of the BTS

This section describes the requirements for the storage environment, transportation environment,
and running environment of the BTS.
The environmental requirements of the outdoor BTS are mainly based on the following
standards:
l
ETSI EN 300 019-1-2 Class 1.2
ETSI EN 300 019-1-2 Class 2.3
ETSI EN 300 019-1-3 Class 3.1
7.7.1 Storage Environment

This section describes the requirements for the storage environment of the equipment. The
requirements are climatic requirements, waterproofing requirements, biological requirements,
air purity requirements, and mechanical stress requirements.
7.7.2 Transportation Environment
This section describes the requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment.
The requirements are climatic requirements, waterproofing requirements, biological
requirements, air purity requirements, and mechanical stress requirements.
7.7.3 Requirements for the Running Environment
This section describes the requirements for the running environment of the equipment. The
7.7.1 Storage Environment

This section describes the requirements for the storage environment of the equipment. The
Climatic Requirements
Table 7-16 lists the climatic requirements for the storage environment of the equipment.
Table 7-16 Climatic requirements for the storage environment of the equipment
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Item
Range
Temperature
-40C (-40F) to +70C (+158F)
Temperature change rate
1C/min
Relative humidity
5% RH to 100% RH
Air pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Solar radiation
1120 W/m2
Thermal radiation
600 W/m2

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Range
Wind speed
50 m/s
Waterproofing Requirements
The waterproofing requirements for the storage environment of the equipment are as follows:
l
You are advised to store the equipment indoors and ensure that:
No water accumulates on the ground or may drop onto the package of the equipment.
The equipment is kept away from devices that may leak water, for example, automatic
fire-fighting devices and heating devices.
If the equipment has to be stored outdoors, ensure that:
The package is intact.
Appropriate waterproofing measures are taken to prevent rainwater from entering the
package.
No water accumulates on the ground or may drop onto the package of the equipment.
The package is not exposed directly to sunlight.
Biological Requirements
The biological requirements for the storage environment of the equipment are as follows:
l
The environment is not conducive to the growth of microorganisms, such as fungi.
The equipment is protected from rodents, such as mice.
Air Purity Requirements

The air purity requirements for the storage environment of the equipment are as follows:
l
The air is free from explosive, electroconductive, magnetoconductive, and corrosive dust.
The density of mechanically active substances complies with the requirements listed in
Table 7-17.
Table 7-17 Requirements for the density of mechanically active substances in the storage
environment of the equipment
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Mechanically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
Suspended dust
mg/m3
Precipitable dust
mg/m2h
500
Grit
mg/m3
300

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Mechanically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
NOTE
l The diameter of a suspended dust particle is not greater than 75 m.
l The diameter of a precipitable dust particle is not smaller than 75 m and not greater than 150
m.
l The diameter of a piece of grit is not smaller than 150 m and not greater than 1000 m.
The density of chemically active substances complies with the requirements listed in Table
7-18.
Table 7-18 Requirements for the density of chemically active substances in the storage
Chemically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
SO2
mg/m3
0.30
H2S
mg/m3
0.10
NO2
mg/m3
0.05
NH3
mg/m3
1.00
Cl2
mg/m3
0.10
HCl
mg/m3
0.10
HF
mg/m3
0.01
O3
mg/m3
0.05
Mechanical Stress Requirements

Table 7-19 lists the mechanical stress requirements for the storage environment of the
equipment.
Table 7-19 Mechanical stress requirements for the storage environment of the equipment
Item
Sub-item
Range
Sinusoidal vibration
Offset
1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Acceleration
5 m/s2
Frequency range
2 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
Impact response
spectrum II
250 m/s2
Unsteady impact
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Item
Sub-item
Range
Static payload
5 kPa
NOTE
l The impact response spectrum refers to the maximum acceleration response curve generated by the
equipment under specified impact excitation. Impact response spectrum II means that the duration of
semi-sine impact response spectrum is 6 ms.
l The static payload refers to the capability of the packed equipment to bear the weight from above in
the stipulated stack method.
7.7.2 Transportation Environment

This section describes the requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment.
The requirements are climatic requirements, waterproofing requirements, biological
requirements, air purity requirements, and mechanical stress requirements.
Table 7-20 lists the climatic requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment.
Table 7-20 Climatic requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment
Item
Range
Temperature
-40C (-40F) to +70C (+158F)
3C/min
Relative humidity
5% RH to 100% RH
Air pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Solar radiation
1120 W/m2
Thermal radiation
600 W/m2
Wind speed
50 m/s
Waterproofing Requirements
The waterproofing requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment are as
follows:
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The package is intact.
Appropriate waterproofing measures are taken to prevent rainwater from entering the
package.
No water accumulates in the vehicle.

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The biological requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment are as follows:
l

The requirements for the air purity in the transportation environment of the equipment are as
follows:
l
The density of mechanically active substances complies with the requirements listed in
Table 7-21.
Table 7-21 Requirements for the density of mechanically active substances in the
transportation environment of the equipment
Mechanically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
Suspended dust
mg/m3
35
Precipitable dust
mg/m2h
0.2
Grit
mg/m3
30
NOTE
l The diameter of a suspended dust particle is not greater than 75 m.
l The diameter of a precipitable dust particle is not smaller than 75 m and not greater than 150
m.
l The diameter of a piece of grit is not smaller than 150 m and not greater than 1000 m.
7-22.
Table 7-22 Requirements for the density of chemically active substances in the
transportation environment of the equipment
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Chemically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
SO2
mg/m3
0.30
H2S
mg/m3
0.10
NO2
mg/m3
0.05
NH3
mg/m3
1.00
Cl2
mg/m3
0.10

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Chemically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
HCl
mg/m3
0.10
HF
mg/m3
0.01
O3
mg/m3
0.05

Table 7-23 lists the mechanical stress requirements for the transportation environment of the
equipment.
Table 7-23 Mechanical stress requirements for the transportation environment of the equipment
Item
Sub-item
Range
Sinusoidal
vibration
Offset
3.5 mm (0.14
in.)
Acceleration
10 m/s2
15 m/s2
Frequency
range
2 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
200 Hz to 500
Hz
Acceleration
spectral density
30 m2/s3
3 m2/s3
1 m2/s3
Frequency
range
2 Hz to 10 Hz
10 Hz to 200 Hz
200 Hz to 500
Hz
Impact response
spectrum II
250 m/s2
Static payload
10 kPa
Random
vibration
Unsteady
impact
NOTE
7.7.3 Requirements for the Running Environment

This section describes the requirements for the running environment of the equipment. The
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Table 7-24 lists the climatic requirements for the running environment of the equipment.
Table 7-24 Climatic requirements for the running environment of the equipment
Item
Range
Temperature
-40C (-40F) to +52C (+125.6F) (solar

radiation not considered)
3C/min
Relative humidity
5% RH to 100% RH
Air pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Solar radiation
1120 W/m2
Thermal radiation
600 W/m2
Wind speed
67 m/s
NOTE
The temperature and humidity should be measured 1.5 m (4.92 ft) above the ground and 0.4 m (1.31 ft)
away from the front of the cabinet when no protective board is installed at the front and rear of the cabinet.
The biological requirements for the running environment of the equipment are as follows:
l

The air purity requirements for the running environment of the equipment are as follows:
l
The density of mechanically active substances complies with the requirements (for the BBU
only) listed in Table 7-25.
Table 7-25 Requirements for the density of mechanically active substances in the running
Mechanically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
Dust particles
Particles/m3
3 x 104
(no visible dust
accumulated on desktops
within three days)
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Mechanically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
Note: The diameter of a dust particle is not smaller than 5 m.
7-26.
Table 7-26 Requirements for the density of chemically active substances in the running
Chemically Active
Substance
Unit
Density
SO2
mg/m3
0.30
H2S
mg/m3
0.10
NH3
mg/m3
1.00
Cl2
mg/m3
0.10
HCl
mg/m3
0.10
HF
mg/m3
0.01
O3
mg/m3
0.05
NOx
mg/m3
0.05

Table 7-27 lists the mechanical stress requirements for the running environment of the
equipment.
Table 7-27 Mechanical stress requirements for the running environment of the equipment
Item
Sub-Item
Range
Sinusoidal vibration
Offset
3 mm (0.12 in.)
Acceleration
10.0 m/s2
Frequency range
2 Hz to 9 Hz
9 Hz to 200 Hz
Impact response
spectrum II
250 m/s2
Static payload
Unsteady impact
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