Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Overview

Module Descriptions Installations/Configurations

Commissioning/Integration

Flexi EDGE BTS is a modular base station for GSM/EDGE capacity and coverage. Its modular design makes site acquisition and installation easier, reducing the time needed for rolling out network coverage in a new area. Flexi EDGE BTS allows using existing site space sparingly and efficiently.

Flexi EDGE BTS introduces GSM/EDGE modules to the Flexi BTS family. Flexi EDGE BTS is based on the same Nokia Flexi platform as Flexi WCDMA BTS, enabling efficient multiradio sites including GSM/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA and other radio technologies such as WiMAX in the future. Flexi EDGE BTS is highly integrated. For example, it supports up to 24 TRXs (12 Dual TRXs) in the volume of a traditional single BTS cabinet. There is virtually no limit to site capacity, due to synchronised Flexi EDGE BTS chaining.
Flexi EDGE BTS provides top-of-class RF performance with balanced link, similar to existing UltraSite EDGE BTS. In standard Capacity mode, it provides TRX output power of 47 dBm (ca. 46 dBm at BTS antenna port in combiner by-pass configuration) and system sensitivity of -115.5 dBm. Double Power TRX and coverage features secure an even higher performance for coverage-limited environments.

Constructions and Modules

A functional Flexi EDGE BTS can be built with just two logical modules: Flexi EDGE System Module and Flexi EDGE Sector Module. The Sector Module is a logical unit consisting of two building blocks: Dual TRX Module (EXxA) and Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA). Typically one Sector Module is needed per sector. Sector expansions are done just by adding more Dual TRXs and optional Wideband Combiners (WBCs). Another option is to use the Remote Tune Combiner Module together with Dual TRX Modules; the Dual Duplexer Module is then not needed.
Flexi EDGE System Module (ESMA) Flexi EDGE Dual TRX Module (EXxA) Flexi EDGE Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA)

Flexi EDGE System Module

The System Module (ESMA) is a unit providing BTS common functionalities and external and internal connections for the whole BTS. The BTS software is stored in the System Module. The System Module also receives and stores the unit identification information of all other units of the BTS. The System Module supports configurations of up to 12 TRXs. This equals to 6 x Dual TRX Modules (EXxA). For larger configurations, the System Extension Module (ESEA) is used along with the System Module. One ESMA is always needed per BCF (object in BSC) The main functions of the System Module are: BTS O&M BTS integrated transport Module bus control and BTS synchronisation Power distribution (48 VDC) to other modules

BTS O&M Main BTS O&M functions are: Software downloading (There can be simultaneously two software versions in a System Module) Configuration management (BTS configuration autodetection) Alarm handling and recovery BTS reference clock management External alarms and controls (EAC). The System Module provides 6 BBU alarms inputs, 12 external alarm inputs and six control output connections. When more than 12 external alarm inputs are needed, a System External Alarm Module (FSEB) can be used. BTS integrated transport The System Module handles external and internal transmission of the BTS. It has the physical transmission interfaces from the BTS to the BSC, and it terminates the Abis interface. There are four different network interface alternatives in TDM mode: E1 symmetric 120 ohms, RJ48 T1 symmetric 100 ohms, RJ48 E1 asymmetric 75 ohms, SMB Nokia FlexBus for Nokia microwave radios, TNC There are two different network interface alternatives in PW mode: 100Base-T Ethernet (RJ48) 1000Base-LX or 1000Base-SX optical Gigabit Ethernet (requires additional SFP module)

Sub Module Type

Interface

Number of Interfaces per System Module

E1/T1 (symmetric)

E1/T1 and PWE transmission sub-module (FIQA) 100Base-T Ethernet 2(1 interface usable)

1000Base-LX or 1000Base-SX Ethernet

FIQA

Module Bus Control and BTS Synchronisation The System Module has an integrated BTS internal and external synchronisation functionality. It can be synchronised to the incoming Abis line or to an external synchronisation source (other BTS or Location Measurement Unit, LMU). It distributes the clock signals within the BTS and can maintain clock synchronisation if the external synchronisation source is lost.

The System Module also acts as a main communication link within the BTS and the connected modules (Dual TRX module, Remote Tune Combiner module) via the Module Bus.

Power Distribution

The operating power is supplied to Flexi EDGE BTS from a single point in the System Module. The System Module distributes the 48 VDC power further to up to six other modules of the BTS. The power distribution capability can be increased with an additional System Extension Module. The main function of the System Extension Module is to increase the number of Dual TRX Module connections. There is a stand-by switch (PWR) on the front panel of the System Module power distribution unit. The switch is used for switching System Module unit power ON/Stand-by when DC input voltage is connected. When DC power is connected to the System Module, the default mode is "ON", even if the last mode was "Stand-by" when DC power was disconnected. Switching to "Stand-by" mode disables power to all Dual TRX Modules connected to the System Module.

System Module (ESMA) Main Blocks

System Module (ESMA) main blocks System Module (ESMA) includes the following functional blocks:

System control block

BTS O&M TRS O&M Transport network layer procedures System Module control System timing block Common system reference frequency and air interface timing generation BTS frame clock and frame number generation Interface to Location Measurement Unit (LMU) External synchronization I/O

Dual TRX Module (EXxx) The Dual TRX Module (EXxx) is a two-carrier TRX unit. The module contains the common (2 carrier) baseband part and two separate RF parts for two transceivers (transmitter and receiver chains) and space for two optional Wideband Combiner Modules (Ewxx). The Dual TRX Module (EXxB) hardware can simultaneously support the following future BSS features: Full Voice services over Adaptive Multi-user Orthogonal Sub channels (VAMOS) Enhanced General Packet Radio Service Evolution (EGPRS2) The Dual TRX Module (EXxx) is used as: a combined module with the Dual Duplexer Module (ERxx), making a logical Sector Module or a stand-alone TRX module with the Remote Tune Combiner (ECxA) Module or a stand-alone extension TRX module. The Dual TRX Module and System Module (ESMA) communication is managed through a single Ethernet interface. Each transceiver within the Dual TRX Module can be separately activated with a licence key at the BSC.

The Dual TRX Module contains two transceivers that can be used:
as a separate TRX in the same sector as a separate TRX in different sectors or as a Double Power TRX. or as an Intelligent Downlink Diversity (IDD) TRX. There are separate Dual TRX Modules for each frequency band that Flexi EDGE BTS supports: EXTx GSM800 EXGx GSM900 EXDx GSM1800 EXPx GSM1900

Dual TRX Module (EXxx) main blocks

The Dual TRX Module (EXxx) includes the following functional blocks: Baseband TRX, O&M, telecom and digital signal processing (DSP) Ethernet interface for control, user and baseband hopping data Synchronisation Digital up/down conversion and filtering TX and RX data conversion TX Double Power support Intelligent Downlink Diversity (IDD) 4-way Uplink Diversity support RX 4-Way Interference Reject Combining (IRC) support Temperature management

Power supply Transmitter Direct conversion from TX interface to TX RF Digital power control TX Double Power and IDD support Power distribution of TRX internal supply voltages

Receiver Dual down-conversion from RX RF to RX interface Diversity reception Digital Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

Synthesisers Local oscillator signals for TX and RX up/down conversions Frequency hopping capability on timeslot basis

Fan Module

Dual TRX Module (EXxx) power requirements Property Nominal system voltage Input voltage range
EXTx/EXGx (800/900)

Value 48 V DC 40.5 - 57 V DC
EXDx (1800) EXPx (1900)

Maximum Nominal

325 W 295 W

365 W 335 W

385 W 355 W

Idle

39 W (EXTA/EXGA) 45 W (EXTB/EXGB)

37 W (EXDA) 50 W (EXDB)

37 W (EXPA) 50 W (EXPB)

One PA in use

180 W

200 W

210 W

Dual TRX Module (EXxx) interfaces

Label name on module

Description

Connector type

Cable type

Interface(s)

Signal direction (to/from the module)

BUS

Ethernet (1000 BaseT/100 Base-TX) baseband processing MDR 26 (female) of end user, hopping, synchronisation, and O&M data

Bus cable, AWG30 Twinax, MDR 26 (male) length: 1054/1554 mm (41.5/61.2 in.)

ESMA, ESEA

To and from the module

ER_A

Power and control MDR 36 (female) interface for the ERxA

ERxA cable, MDR 36 (male) hard-wired with other end fixed to ERxA ER_A length: 200 mm (7.9 in.) Power cable, 2 x AWG12, Multi-Beam XL (male) length: 1188/2000 mm (46.8/78.7 in.)

To and from the module

PWR

-48 VDC input power with fuse protection

Multi-Beam XL (female)

ESMA, ESEA

To and from the module

DP

Synchronous combining of both transmitters in the module to generate one GSM/EDGE carrier capacity with Molex Microfit (male) increased output power NOTE: Interface to the EWxA (required module with the DP feature)

DP cable, 4 x AWG24, Molex Microfit (female) EWxA length: 203 mm (8.0 in.)

To and from the module

RxA, RxB (blue)

Receives a digitally modulated GSM/EDGE RF carrier in accordance with QMA (female) the appropriate telecommunications standard (Rx input)

RF cable, SemiFlex 50, QMA (male) length: 172/275/1300 mm (6.8/10.8/51.2 in.)

ERxA, ECxA

To the module

RxA Div , RxB Div (blue)

Four-way uplink receive diversity (4UD) NOTE: This connector is also used in 2UD configurations which QMA (female) require splitting an EXxx between cell areas (for example, cost optimized configurations, 1+3).

RF cable, SemiFlex 50, QMA (male) length: 172/275/1300 mm (6.8/10.8/51.2 in.)

ERxA, ECxA

To the module

TxA, TxB (red)

Transmits a digitally modulated GSM/EDGE RF carrier in accordance with QMA (female) the appropriate telecommunications standard (Tx output).

RF cable, SemiFlex 50, QMA (male) length: 172/275/1300 mm (6.8/10.8/51.2 in.)

ERxA, EWxA, ECxA

From the module

Dual TRX Module (EXxx) LED indications The Dual TRX Module (EXxx) has two tri-colour LEDs on the front panel to indicate the operational status of the module and all fault conditions during operation. Colour Cycling colours Red, blinking Explanation BTS has requested highlighting for TRX module and timer is still running. 7606 alarm is active on one of the carriers or 7607 alarm is active on one or on both carriers. 7607 alarm on IDD TRX or DPTRX TRX object. TRX_OM SW is not running or 7606 alarm is active on both carriers. 7606 alarm on IDD TRX or DPTRX TRX object. TRX_OM SW state is Clock sync or one or both carriers are in TRX_OM SW state TRX configuring, Wait for OMUSIG establishment or Wait for system information. Both carriers are blocked from BTS or both carriers have TRXSIG channel disconnected when in TRX_OM SW state is supervisory. IDD TRX or DPTRX object blocked/locked or IDD TRX or DPTRX TRX object is Shutdown (but is still providing power/control for DDU supporting other TRX's or are powered due to malfunctioning e.g. power cycle in ESEA) from BSC or IDD TRX or DPTRX TRX object has TRXSIG channel disconnected when the carrier state is supervisory. Only one carrier is in the supervisory state and no 7606 or 7607 alarm is active and LAPD on TRXSIG is connected for this carrier, or. both carriers are in supervisory state but one carrier has LAPD on TRXSIG channel disconnected. Not applicable when the TRX module is configured for IDD TRX or DPTRX TRX object. Both carriers are in TRX_OM SW state supervisory and no 7607 or 7606 alarms are active. IDD TRX or DPTRX TRX object is in supervisory state and no 7606 / 7607 alarms are active and TRXSIG is connected.

Red, stable

Yellow, blinking

Yellow, stable

Green, blinking

Green, stable

Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA) The Dual Duplexer Module and the Dual TRX Module (EXxA) create one Sector Module. At least one Dual Duplexer Module is needed per sector, depending on the configuration (concerns non-RTC configurations).

The Dual Duplexer Module is always attached to the Dual TRX Module, which provides the Dual Duplexer Module with power and O&M link. Extension Dual TRX Modules are installed without the Dual Duplexer Module.
The Dual Duplexer Module provides two antenna connections (configured from 1 or 2 sectors) of Flexi EDGE BTS for by-pass and wideband combined configurations. The Dual Duplexer Module supports antenna sharing (co-siting) with another BTS as long as the frequency range meets the given Nokia specifications. The Dual Duplexer Module contains two duplex filters, two low-noise amplifier (LNA) chains, two Bias-Ts, and a common TRX loop for TRXs in one sector. The TRX loop is controlled through the Sector Module. The Bias-T is a circuit and function to supply power to an MHA. The Return Loss monitor is a separate circuit and function that is independent of the Bias-T. The functionality is now in the Dual Duplexer Module, and a separate unit on top of BTS cabinets common in traditional solutions is no longer needed.

The MHA current monitor allows the BTS to determine an alarm or fault condition of the MHA.
The TX forward power alarm allows the BTS to report an alarm if insufficient TX power is at the DDU's TX connector. The LNAs have two gain states: 1. high-gain and 2. adjustable low-gain settings.

The high-gain state (HGS) is the default mode when the BTS is not configured with an MHA. The low-gain state (LGS) is used when the BTS is configured with an MHA; the LGS settings, which are in 0.5dB steps, are used to overcome the cable loss for the cable connecting the MHA to the DDU's antenna connector. There is a separate Dual Duplexer Module for each frequency band:

ERTA GSM800 ERGA GSM900 full band ERHA GSM900 SB-H ERJA GSM900 SB-J ERDA GSM1800 full band ERPA GSM1900 full band

Band 900 (ERGA) / (E-GSM)

RX (MHz) 890.0 915.0 880.0 890.0

TX (MHz) 935.0 960.0 925.0 935.0

ARFN 1 124 975 1023.0

900J (ERJA)
900H (ERHA) 1800 (ERDA) 1900 (ERPA) 800 (ERTA)

890.0 915.0
897.5 915.0 1710.0 1785.0 1850.0 1910.0 824.0 849.0

935.0 960.0
942.5 960.0 1805.0 1880.0 1930.0 1990.0 869.0 894.0

1 124
38 124 512 885 512 810 128 251

The Dual Duplexer Module can store two software versions: Active and Backup. The Dual Duplexer Module is always connected to a Dual TRX Module. After a Dual TRX Module reset, the Dual Duplexer Module software version is checked. If the Dual Duplexer Module does not contain correct software matching with the running BTS software version, the new Dual Duplexer Module software is downloaded from the Dual TRX Module.

Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA) main blocks

The Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA) includes the following functional blocks:
Duplex Filter RX and TX filtering TX and RX coupling to one antenna interface

RX Front End TRX Loop Bias-T alarm Masthead amplifier (MHA) interface and power supply Antenna supervisory TRX loop path between Dual Duplexer Module's TX input and RX output Signal mixing from TX to RX band Timeslot-based capability to run loops Loop connection capability from either TX input to any RX Output RX low-noise amplifier (LNA) RX Multicoupling Support for co-siting (antenna sharing)

Return Loss monitor values are reported to the TRX O&M. The MHA current monitor allows the BTS to determine an alarm or fault condition of the MHA. The TX forward power alarm allows the BTS to report an alarm if insufficient TX power is at the DDU's TX connector.

Label name on module Ant A, Ant B TxA, TxB (red) ExtA, ExtB (blue)

Description Antenna interface 2 Tx inputs 2 external Rx outputs

Connector type 7/16 QMA QMA

Interface(s) Antenna jumper or feeder cables EXxA, EWxA, EWxB External receiver External BTS NOTE: The preinstalled RxAO-RxAI cable on the Dual Duplexer Module must remain connected for all standard, non-antenna sharing configurations. It is required for a complete RF path from ANT A to RxA1-4. See the figure in section Dual Duplexer Module main blocks for an illustration. External BTS NOTE: The preinstalled RxAO-RxAI cable on the Dual Duplexer Module must remain connected for all standard, non-antenna sharing configurations. It is required for a complete RF path from ANT A to RxA1-4. See the figure in section Dual Duplexer Module main blocks for an illustration.

ExtA RxAO

Provides an external BTS with the RX diversity signal from ANT QMA A when antenna sharing (cositing) is used.

RxAI

Receives Rx signal input from an external BTS source when QMA antenna sharing (co-siting) is used. It is connected to RxA1-4.

ExtB

Provides an external BTS with the RX diversity signal from ANT QMA B when antenna sharing (cositing) is used.

External BTS

Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA) LED indications

The Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA) has one tri-colour LED on the front panel to indicate the operational status of the module and all fault conditions during operation.

Colour Red

Explanation Dual Duplexer Module software is not running, or Major alarm (on both antenna paths)

Red, blinking

Minor alarm (on one or both antenna paths), or Major alarm (on one antenna path) SW start-up or configuration ongoing Module operational (cell can be locked in BSC) Module is loading software

Yellow, blinking Green Green, blinking

Flexi EDGE Remote Tune Combiner Module

The optional Remote Tune Combiner (RTC) Module combines up to six TX signals from the Dual TRX Modules together into a single TX antenna with a minimum loss in large configurations. It also provides the antenna connections for duplexed RX and TX signals, as well as antenna connection for RX diversity signal. The Remote Tune Combiner Module is always used together with Dual TRX Modules; the Dual Duplexer Module is then not needed. The System Extension Module is needed with the Remote Tune Combiner Module. The Remote Tune Combiner Module supports antenna sharing (co-siting) with another BTS. ECxA can only be installed in a cabinet and it is available for the following ETSI frequency bands: ECGA 900 MHz ECJA 900 MHz J-subband ECDA 1800 MHz

Flexi EDGE Remote Tune Combiner(ECxA) Block Diagram

The Remote Tune Combiner can store two software versions: Active and Backup. After a sector or RTC reset, the Remote Tune Combiner software version is checked. If the Remote Tune Combiner does not contain correct software matching with the running BTS software version, the new Remote Tune Combiner software is downloaded from the System Module (ESMA) via the System Extension Module (ESEA)

Remote Tune Combiner Module (ECxA) Interface

Remote Tune Combiner (ECxA) Module LED indications

Remote Tune Combiner Module (ECxA) has one tri-colour LED on the front panel to indicate the operational status of the module and all fault conditions during operation

Creating Configurations for Flexi EDGE BTS Bus and Internal Power Cabling Principles
Unit EXxA 1 EXxA 2 EXxA 3 EXxA 4 EXxA 5 EXxA 6 EXxA 7 EXxA 8 EXxA 9 ECxA 1 ECxA 2 ECxA 3 ESMA BUS ESMA PWR ESEA BUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ESEA PWR 1/7 2/8 3/9 4/10 5/11 6/12

1 2 3

4/10 5/11 6/12 1/7 2/8 3/9

Bus and power cabling principles for ECxA configurations

Bus and power cabling principles for ERxA configurations

Unit EXxA 1 EXxA 2 EXxA 3 EXxA 4 EXxA 5 EXxA 6 EXxA 7 EXxA 8 EXxA 9 EXxA 10 EXxA 11 EXxA 12 ESMA BUS ESMA PWR ESEA BUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ESEA PWR 1/7 2/8 3/9 4/10 5/11 6/12

4/10 5/11 6/12 1/7 2/8 3/9

The following main principles for bus and internal power cabling apply to configurations requiring a System Extension Module (ESEA): All configurations having a Remote Tune Combiner Module (ECxA), and All configurations having a Dual Duplexer Module with 13-24 carriers (7-12 Dual TRX Modules (EXxA)).

Bus and internal power cabling principles:

Make sure to connect a bus cable from BUS OUT on the System Module (ESMA) to BUS IN on the System Extension Module. Connect all Dual TRX Module bus cables to the System Extension Module. Connect all Remote Tune Combiner Module bus cables to the System Module.

For Remote Tune Combiner Module configurations, the Dual TRX Module numbering should be from 1-9 from bottom to top. The Remote Tune CombinerModule numbering should be from 1-3 from lowest to highest. Module bus and power cables must be connected to the System Module or System ExtensionModule, as specified inTable Bus and power cabling rules for ECxA configurations.
For Dual Duplexer Module configurations, Dual TRX Module numbering should be 1-12 from bottom to top. Connect the module bus and power cables to theSystem Module or System Extension Module port, as specified in Table Bus and power cabling principles for ERxA configurations. Use an extension bus cable 994939 to connect the top (or farthest) Dual TRX Module to the System Extension Module. For all other Dual TRX Moduleconnections, use the standard bus cable 994938. Two 994939 cables are provided in the System Extension Module delivery. Keep the other cable as a spare. It can be used to connect the System ExtensionModule to the System Module, or to connect another Dual TRX Module to the System Extension Module if required by 3rd party cabinet installations or if there are other special cable routing requirements.

Sample Configuration: 1+1+1/2+2+2 ERxx Configuration

External power cables in 1+1+1/2+2+2 FCIA configuration

Connecting the ERxA Cable Purpose:

The Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA) cable is connected between the Dual Duplexer Module and the Dual TRX Module (EXxA). The cable is pre-installed in the Dual Duplexer Module.

Connecting Bus Cables in FCIA Installation

Purpose: The bus cables are connected between the System Module (ESMA) and each of the Dual TRX (EXxA) Modules

Same w/ Cabinet Configuration

Connecting Internal Power Cables in FCIA Installation

Purpose The internal power cables are connected between the System Module (ESMA) and each of the Dual TRX Modules (EXxA) and the optional Remote Tune Combiner Modules (ECxA). The cables are used to distribute power to the Dual TRX Modules or Remote Tune Combiner Modules

Same w/ Cabinet Configuration

Connecting RF Cables
Purpose RF cables are connected between the Dual TRX Module (EXxA) and Dual Duplexer Module (ERxA), Wideband Combiner Sub-module (EWxx) or Remote Tune Combiner Module (ECxA), or between the Dual Duplexer Module and Wideband Combiner Submodule.

Antenna jumper cable

Sample Configuration: 4+4+4 RTC 1UD or 2UD configuration

To create a 4+4+4 RTC 1UD or 2UD configuration, you need: 6 Dual TRX Modules (EXxA) 1 System Module (ESMA 1 transmission sub-module (FIxA) 3 Remote Tune Combiner Modules (ECxA) 1 System Extension Module (ESEA)

6+6+6 RTC 1UD or 2UD configuration

To create this configuration, you need: 9 Dual TRX Modules (EXxA) 1 System Module (ESMA) 1 transmission sub-module (FIxA) 3 Remote Tune Combiner Modules (ECxA) 1 System Extension Module (ESEA)

Dual Duplexer Configurations

4+4+4 2-way 2UD configuration For creating this configuration, you need: 6 Dual TRX Modules (EXxA) 3 Dual Duplexer Modules (ERxA) 1 System Module (ESMA) 1 transmission sub-module (FIxA) 6 Wideband Combiner Sub-modules (EWxx) 1 FCIA

Cabling Connections

RF Cabling Connections

8+8+8 4-Way Configuration

To create an 8+8+8 4-Way 2UD configuration, you will need the following modules: 12 Dual TRX Modules (EXxA) 3 Dual Duplexer Modules (ERxA) 18 Wideband Combiner Sub-modules (EWxx) 1 System Module (ESMA) 1 System Extension Module (ESEA)

Accessing Flexi EDGE BTS IP: 192.168.255.130 255.255.255.128 192.168.255.129

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