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Contents
Contents
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Signalling procedures............................................................................4
Radio access part.....................................................................................4
Establishment part ...................................................................................5
Location update or call setup ...................................................................5
Conversation part .....................................................................................6
Release after call or location update ........................................................6
2
2.1
2.2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Location update....................................................................................72
Normal location update ..........................................................................72
Periodic location update .........................................................................72
IMSI attach/detach location update ........................................................72
Location Update Signalling Example......................................................74
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
Handovers.............................................................................................92
Inter-Cell Handovers ..............................................................................92
Intra Cell Handovers...............................................................................94
Handover Signalling Examples ..............................................................95
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5.1
5.2
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Signalling procedures
The BSS signalling procedures are mainly related to actions and events
triggered by or for the MS. This document describes the signalling procedures,
the signalling flow and the messages used for the various services.
In this part the different phases of the signalling procedures are explained.
1.1
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1.2
Establishment part
After the MS has started transmitting on the SDCCH it will send a signalling
connection establishment message, SABM. This message has to be
acknowledged by the BTS with a UA-message. Included in the SABM message
is the first MM-message describing the service required by the MS. Once the
signalling connection between the MS and the BTS has been established, and
the MS has requested a service, the SCCP connection-oriented signalling can
begin on the A interface.
1.3
In the case of a Location Update Request, the MSC will check the MS identity
based on IMSI or TMSI and perform authentication. If this is successful,
ciphering is activated, after which the MS equipment identity can be checked.
With the Location Update Accepted message the MSC will allow the MS to
access the network and a new TMSI is allocated.
Call Setup
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Once the channels have been successfully allocated between the subscribers, the
second part of call setup takes place. This involves alerting the called party (the
phone rings) and connection (if the phone is answered).
1.4
Conversation part
The conversation part can start when the Connect Acknowledgement message is
received. During the conversation there will be measurement signalling between
the MS, BTS and BSC. If required the BTS can change the Timing Advance of
the MS and the BSC can make decisions on power level modifications or
handovers. It is also possible to send SMS messages on the SACCH.
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2.1
VLR
MSC
BSC
BTS
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C h a n n e l R e q u ir e d
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5
P r oc es s A c c es s R e q u es t
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A u th e n tic a te
19
DT1
C M S e r v ic e R e q u es t ( S D C C H )
SABM
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E S T A B L IS H M E
PART
U A (S D C C H )
A u t h e n tic a tio n R e q u es t ( S D C C H )
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A u th e n tic a tio n R es p o n s e ( S D C C H )
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A u th e n tic a tio n R e s p o n s e
C ip h e rin g M o d e C o m m a n d
2 0 C ip h er in g M o d e C o m m a n d
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C ip h er in g M o d e C o m m a n d ( S D C C H )
E n c r yp tio n C o m m a n d
C ip h er in g M o d e C o m p le t e ( S D C C H )
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C ip h e rin g M o d e C o m p let e
DT1
Im m e d ia te A s s ig m e n t ( A G C H ) .
E s t ab lis h In d ic a tio n
D T 1 A u t h e n tic a tio n R e q u es t
DT1
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S et C ip h er in g M o d e
CC
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A u th e n tic a tio n R es p o n s e
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R A D IO
ACC ESS
PART
Im m e d ia t e A s s ig m e n t C o m m a n d .
C M S e r v ic e R e q u es t
(C M S e r v ic e R e q u es t)
C h a n n e l A c tiva tio n
C h a n n e l A c tiva tio n A c k .
CR
MS
C h a n n e l R e q u es t ( R A C H )
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2 4A c c es s R e q u e s t A c c e p t e d
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F or w a rd N e w T M S I
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TMSI Ack.
S en d I n f o f or O .G . C a ll
C om p le te C a ll
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27
T M S I R e a lloc a tio n C o m m a n d ( S D C C H )
T M S I R e a lloc a tio n C o m p le te ( S D C C H )
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T M S I R e a lloc a tio n C o m p le te
DT1
33
3 5 D T 1 C a ll P r oc e e d in g
3 7D T 1 A s s ig n m e n t R e q u es t
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C all P r oc e e d in g ( S D C C H )
P h ys ic al C o n t e xt R e q u es t
P h ys ic al C o n te x t C o n f irm e d
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C h a n n e l A c tiv a tio n
C h a n n e l A c tiva t io n A c k .
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47
39
41
A s s ig n m e n t C o m m a n d ( S D C C H )
SABM ( FACCH )
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E s t ab lis h In d ic a tio n
DT1
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S et u p ( S D C C H )
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S e tu p
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UA ( FACCH )
45
A s s ig n m e n t C o m p le te ( F A C C H )
A s s ig n m e n t C o m p let e
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C IP H E R ING ,
A U T H E N T IC A T
A N D C ALL SE T
PAR T
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T C H S E IZ E D
R F C h a n n e l R e le a s e
R F C h a n n e l R e le a s eA c k .
50
DT1
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DT1
49
A le rt in g
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C onn ect
A ler tin g ( F A C C H )
C on n ec t ( F A C C H )
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DT1
C onn ec tA c k .
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C on n ec t A c k .( F A C C H )
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M e a s u r e m e n t R e p o rt/R e s u lt
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M e a s u r e m e n t R e p o rt ( S A C C H )
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D is c o n n e c t ( F A C C H )
DT1
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DT1
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( R e le a s e )
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DT1
64
( D is c o n n ec t )
DT1
( R e le a s e C o m p le te)
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( C le a r C o m m a n d )
R ele a s e ( F A C C H )
R ele a s e C o m p le t e ( F A C C H )
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66
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R LSD
R LC
( C le a r C o m p lete )
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C h a n n e l R ele as e ( F A C C H )
R E LE A S E B Y
D e ac tiv a t e S A C C H
D IS C ( F A C C H )
R ele a s e In d ic a tio n
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DT1
CO NV ERS ATI
PART
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68
67
UA ( FACCH )
R F C h a n n e l R e le a s e
R F C h a n n e l R e le a s eA c k .
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( S C C P R e le a s e d )
( S C C P R e le as e dA c k .)
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1.
2.
Upon receiving the Channel Request message from the MS, the BTS sends a
Channel-Required message to the BSC, which contains the information
contained in the channel request. To this, the BTS adds the TDMA frame
number and the Access Delay, which is the first timing advance estimate made
by the BTS.
CHAN RQD (CCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- uplink CCCH (RACH)
- timeslot : 0
Req. Ref
- MOC, SMS
- random reference : 2 (2h)
- N32 : 11 (bh)
- N26 : 14 (eh)
- N51 : 35 (23h)
Access Delay
- value : 0 (00h)
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3.
After receiving the Channel-Required message, the BSC allocates an SDCCH channel for this call. It sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS
containing the following parameters: DTX control, channel description, mobile
allocation, maximum power levels of the MS and BTS and the timing advance
as calculated by the BSC.
CHAN. ACT. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
Act. Type
- immediate assignment procedure
Channel Mode
- length : 4
- downlink DTX not used, uplink DTX not used
- channel type : 03h 01h 00h
Channel Id
- length : 6
- SDCCH/8 subch 1
- timeslot : 1
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
- frequencies included from CA :
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
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4.
A response to the Channel Activation message. When the BTS has received this
message it starts to send and receive on the SACCH channel.
CHAN. ACT. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
Frame Number
- N32 : 11 (bh)
- N26 : 24 (18h)
- N51 : 45 (2dh)
5.
The BSC tells the BTS about the characteristics of the SDCCH channel to
use.
IMM.ASS. CMD (CCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- downlink CCCH (PCH + AGCH)
- timeslot : 0
Imm. Ass. Info
- value (hex) : 06 3F 00 49 03 5C E2
5C 6E 00 00
IMMEDIATE ASSIGNMENT (RR)
Page Mode
- normal paging
Channel Description
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
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Request Reference
- MOC, SMS
- random reference : 2 (2h)
- N32 : 11 (bh)
- N26 : 14 (eh)
- N51 : 35 (23h)
Timing Advance
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
Mobile Allocation
- frequencies included from CA :
6.
The BSC informs the MS via the BTS on the AGCH channel the characteristics
of the SDCCH channel to be used. Parameters include the page mode, SDCCH
channel description, SACCH, hopping indicator, the initial timing advance, and
mobile allocation (if frequency hopping applies). Additionally, the request
reference (random reference and the TDMA frame number) originally sent by
the MS is included to identify the relevant MS. The MS is then able to switch to
this SDCCH channel.
7.
8.
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(MM)
CM Service Type
- value : 1h
Ciphering Key Seq. Nr
- value : 2h
MS Classmark 2
- length : 2 (02h)
- revision level : reserved for phase 1
- encryption algorithm A5
- class 1, vehicle and portable
- frequency band 0
- short message capability present
Mobile Identity
- length : 5h
- TMSI : ca290100
9.
Complete L3 Information
(BSC to MSC;BSSMAP)
CM Service Request ( L3 )
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CM Service Type
- value : 1h
Ciphering Key Seq. Nr
- value : 2h
MS Classmark 2
- length : 2 (02h)
- revision level : reserved for phase 1
- encryption algorithm A5
- class 1, vehicle and portable
- frequency band 0
- short message capability present
Mobile Identity
- length : 5h
- TMSI : ca290100
10.
11.
12.
13.
Authentication Request
(MSC to BSC ; L3)
(MM)
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- value : 2h
Auth. Parameter RAND
741D0912FA6493F91D8AC833ACA2075D
14.
Authentication Request
(BSC to BTS ;BTSM L3)
(BTS to MS ; SDCCH L3)
(MM)
15.
Authentication Response
(MS to BTS;SDCCH L3)
(BTS to BSC; BTSM L3)
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Note
The first 8 digits of the Ki are used for Authentication and SRES calculation,
the other 24 are reserved for Ciphering Key (Kc) calculation.
(MM)
16.
Authentication Response
(MM)
17.
18.
SET_CIPHERING_MODE
VLR sends MSC Set Ciphering Mode message that is used for changing MSBTS connection ciphering status.
19.
The MSC uses this command, which includes Kc to initiate ciphering if the
function is enabled.
- BSSMAP (length : 16, 10h)
CIPHER MODE COMMAND
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L3 Header Information
- length : 2 (02h)
- protocol discr. : Radio Resources
- transaction id. : 0 (0h)
- message send from originating side
Encryption Information
- length : 9 (09h)
- GSM user data encr. v. 1
- ciphering key, length : 8 (08h)
FE 61 95 FE E5 73 32 C8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Layer 3 Header Information
This element is used to supply the BSS with the necessary information in order
to carry the layer 3 messages to the mobile over the radio interface.
L3 Header Information
length : d (xh)
Protocol discriminator
value
pd text
3h
Call Control
5h
Mobility Management
6h
Radio Resources
9h
Bh
Fh
others
The dir text is replaced with "to", if the TI flag is set to one. Otherwise "from" is
displayed.
Encryption information
This element carries the user data encryption information necessary to control
the encryption equipment in the BSS.
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Encryption information
length : d (xh)
algorithm id text
Algorithm idetifier
Phase 1:
Value
algorithm id text
no encryption required
others
Bit No
algorithm id text
no encryption required
GSM A5/2
GSM A5/3
GSM A5/4
GSM A5/5
GSM A5/6
GSM A5/7
Phase 2:
The chipering key bytes shall be displayed in hex in the order they apper in the
information element
20.
The BSC stores the Encryption information and forwards the command to the
BTS. If the BTS software contains the algorithm specified by the MSC it can
start ciphering, otherwise it sends a reject message back to the MSC.
ENCR. CMD (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
Encr. Info
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- lentgh : 9
- GSM A5/1
- ciphering key : FE 61 95 FE E5 73
32 C8
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CIPH. MODE COMMAND (RR)
Cipher Mode Setting
- start ciphering
21.
The BTS commands the MS to start ciphering (whether required or not) and
starts receiving in the ciphered mode.
22.
23.
(BSC to MSC;BSSMAP)
The BSC forwards the cipher response to the MSC.
- BSSMAP (length : 1, 01h)
CIPHER MODE COMPLETE
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24.
25.
(MM)
Identity Type
25++.
(MM)
Mobile Identity
- length : 8h
- IMEI : 495000100676140
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MCC : ddd
MNC : dd
LAC : d (xh)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mobile Identity
length : d (xh)
Type of identity
value
identy text
no identity
IMSI
IMEI
IMEISV
TIMSI
other
If the number of digits is even, the upper nibble of the last octet is then
interpreted as spare bits. In IMSI, they must be set to one.
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the SIM. In both cases the MS send a TMSI Reallocation Complete message to
the network.
29.
30.
31.
(CC)
Bearer Capability
- length : 1 (1h)
- info xfer cap : speech
- xfer mode : circuit
- coding std : GSM standardized
- radio ch req: full rate ch required
Called Party BCD Nr
- nr type : 0
- nr plan : 1
- nr : 01772000001
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Bearer Capability
- length : 1 (1h)
- info xfer cap : speech
- xfer mode : circuit
- coding std : GSM standardized
- radio ch req: full rate ch required
Called Party BCD Nr
- nr type : 0
- nr plan : 1
- nr : 01772000001
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Called Party BCD number
This element contains the called party BCD number. In a normal call, this
element contains the dialled digits.
Called Party Number
nr type : d
nr plan : d
nr ddddddddddddddd
type of number
Unknown
international
national
network specific
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ISDN/telephony
data (X.121)
telex (F.69)
national
private
33.
Ah
':'
Bh
';'
Ch
'<'
Dh
'='
Eh
'>'
Fh
'?', endmark.
35.
36.
Call Proceeding
(BSC to BTS to MS;BTSM SDCCH L3)
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- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CALL PROCEEDING
37.
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By using this message, the BSC interrogates the actual timing advance from the
BTS in order to start TCH allocation through the Abis -interface.
PHYS. CONTEXT REQ (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
39.
BSC receives the timing advance information from the BTS and starts TCH
reservation and allocation. This reservation & allocation procedure is similar to
the case of the SDCCH -channel.
PHYS. CONTEXT CNF (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 0 (00h) (0 km
40.
After the BSC's internal channel reservation and allocation, it activates the TCH
by sending this message towards the BTS. Contents: channel number, activation
type, channel mode (DTX/No DTX), channel type (Speech / data: if speech,
then GSM encoding algorithm included, if data, then information about
transparency or non-transparency of the channel and data rate), channel identity,
encryption information if received, BS & MS power levels as received in
'Physical context confirm' -message and timing advance.
CHAN. ACT. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
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Act. Type
- normal assignment procedure
Channel Mode
- length : 4
- downlink DTX not used, uplink DTX not used
- channel type : 01h 08h 01h
Channel Id
- length : 6
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
- frequencies included from CA :
Encr. Info
- lentgh : 9
- GSM A5/1
- ciphering key : FE 61 95 FE E5 73
32 C8
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
41.
The BTS returns current TDMA frame number and after that the TCH is
activated through the Abis-interface
CHAN. ACT. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
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- timeslot : 6
Frame Number
- N32 : 12 (ch)
- N26 : 14 (eh)
- N51 : 46 (2eh)
42.
Assignment Command
(BSC to BTS to MS;BTSM SDCCH L3)
The BTS delivers received information further on towards the MS. Contents:
channel description, power levels, cell channel description, channel mode (Full /
Half) and mobile allocation.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
ASSIGNMENT COMMAND (RR)
Channel Description
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
Power Command
- power level of MS : 0
Channel Mode
- speech FR or HR version 1
43.
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44.
Establish indication -message has two uses. Firstly, when used this phase it
points out that from the point of view of the BTS, the MS is now on the
FACCH-channel. Thus, the BTS sends information back to the BSC that the
MS is now on this kind of FACCH-channel which description is like this etc.
Also the BTS identifies the link = main signalling channel and adds received
Layer 3 information into this message. This layer 3 information is coming from
the MS, of course. (L3 information is optional)
EST. IND (RLL) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
45.
UA (BTS to MS ;FACCH)
46.
Assignment Complete
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47.
48.
When MS has informed the network it is in the TCH, there is no need to use the
SDCCH -channel for this call setup any more. By RF Channel Release
procedure it is released.
RF CHANNEL REL. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
49.
50.
This message is sent to the originating side during call set up to inform that the
alerting of the called party has been started.
- DTAP (length : 6, 06h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
ALERTING
(CC)
Progress Indicator
- value (hex) :E0 88
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51.
The MSC informs the MS that the called subscriber has been alerted. This
message can contain also so-called progress indicator IE, which tells that there
are in-band announcements or other similar information to be received. In brief,
this means that the connection is not end-to-end ISDN connection. If the MS
receives this element, it shall through-connect the speech path. In case it is not,
the MS generates ringing tone in itself. This information can also be transferred
in a Progress message.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
ALERTING
(CC)
Progress Indicator
- value (hex) :E0 88
52.
The MSC sends a Connect message to the MS via the BSS. This message
indicates the MS that a connection has been established through the network.
- DTAP (length : 2, 02h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
CONNECT
53.
(CC)
When the MS receives a Connect message, it attaches the user connection to the
radio path, returns a Connect Acknowledge message, stops any locally
generated alerting indication (if applied) and enters the "active" state.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
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54.
(CC)
Connect Ack.
55.
(CC)
56.
When call is on, the MS sends measurement report concerning mainly the
quality of the speech connection two times per second.
57.
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Disconnect
( MS to BTS to BSC;BTSM FACCH L3)
(CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
Progress Indicator
- value (hex) :E0 88
59.
(CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
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Progress Indicator
- value (hex) :E0 88
60.
Actual release is coming from the MSC; real call is just about to end.
- DTAP (length : 6, 06h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
RELEASE
(CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
61.
(CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
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62.
Release Complete
63.
(CC)
64.
(CC)
This message is coming from the MSC and releases the associated dedicated
resources, i.e. BSSAP connection concerning this call.
- BSSMAP (length : 1, 01h)
CLEAR COMPLETE
65.
Channel Release
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Signalling Examples
(RR)
RR Cause
- normal
66.
67.
68.
UA (BTS to MS ;FACCH)
69.
The BTS informs the BSC that the MS has no more any dedicated Air interface
resources (i.e. TCH/FACCH) in use.
REL IND (RLL) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
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70.
The BSC tells the BTS to release the rest of the radio resources.
RF CHANNEL REL. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
71.
All the rest of the radio resources have been released; BTS send an
acknowledgement to BSC. These radio resources are TCH/FACCH and
SACCH.
RF CH. REL. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
72.
73.
When all radio resources are released, BSSAP connection concerning this call is
not needed any more. This message tells the BSC to release this SCCP
connection. The message is sent as RLSD message.
RLSD - RELEASED
Routing Label
- DPC : 432 (01B0h) OPC : 12600 (3138h)
- SLC : 11 (0Bh)
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74.
BSC informs MSC that now the dedicated SCCP connection concerning this
call is released. The message is sent as RLC message.
RLC - RELEASE COMPLETE
Routing Label
- DPC : 12600 (3138h) OPC : 432 (01B0h)
- SLC : 13 (0Dh)
Destination Local Reference
- 4B814Ch
Source Local Reference
- 0D8056h
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2.2
VLR
MSC
BSC
BTS
MS
Page MS
UDT Paging
Paging Command
Channel Activation
Immediate
Assigment
Command.
12
CR (Paging Response)
Authenticate
14
15
17
Immediate
Assigment
( AGCH ).
11
Establish Indication
RADIO
ACCESS
PART
Ack .
PagingResponse
CC
Channel Activation
Paging Request
Channel Request ( RACH )
Channel Required
13
10
UA (SDCCH)
ESTABLISHMENT
PART
16
18
19
20
Ciphering Mode Command(SDCCH)
Encryption Command
22
21
TMSI
27
DT1
Setup
28
Assignment Request
Setup ( SDCCH )
36
33
Channel Activation
Channel Activation
Ack .
41
38
43
58
55
50
52
Release ( FACCH )
RELEASE BY MS
57
CONVERSATION
PART
56
59
60
DT1
Clear Complete
66
64
RF Channel Release
RF Channel Release
63
62
61
UA ( FACCH )
65
Ack .
51
53
Release Indication
67
46
Disconnect ( FACCH )
DT1 Release
44
49
Measurement Report/Result
54
Alerting ( FACCH )
Connect ( FACCH )
47
DT1 Disconnect
40
Ack .
45
Ack .
TCH SEIZED
UA ( FACCH )
RF Channel Release
RF Channel Release
DT1 Connect
37
SABM ( FACCH )
39
42
48
35
DT1 Connect
29
DT1 Alerting
25
30
31 DT1
Ack .
Complete IC
24
CIPHERING,
AUTHENTICATIO
AND CALL SETUP
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Ack .)
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Signalling Examples
1.
This message is sent by MSC when it has found out the called MS is
somewhere under him (= MSC recognises this is a GSM_END -call). This
message contains mainly four kind of information: message type, IMSI of the
called subscriber, TMSI of the called subscriber and Cell Identifier list. If TMSI
-numbers are defined for use these have the priority one, for security reasons
and if the network does not use TMSIs then IMSI -number is included only. The
paging is sent as an UDT (Unit Data) message to the BSC.
- BSSMAP (length : 28, 1Ch)
PAGING
IMSI
- length : 8 (08h)
- identity contains an IMSI
- mobile country code : 262
- mobile network code : 09
- MSIN : 0000000002
TMSI
- length : 4 (04h)
- TMSI value : CA2A0100h
Cell Identifier List
- length : 9 (09h)
- cell identified with LAC + CI
- location area code : 1369 (0559h)
- cell identifier : 173 (00ADh)
- location area code : 1369 (0559h)
- cell identifier : 174 (00AEh)
2.
The BSC always calculates so-called paging group. The idea of this calculation
is to find out in which radio time slots the BTS can send the Paging Requests
out towards the MS. Reason: in the network, there is a possibility to have at
least three different kind of BCCH-TRX -radio time slot configurations and thus
logical channel PCH can have at least three different kinds of location. If the
BSC receives both TMSI and IMSI from the MSC, then it uses always TMSI
number when sending paging further on.
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3.
4.
5.
The BTS sends a channel-required message to the BSC, which contains the
information contained in the channel request. To this, the BTS adds the TDMA
frame number and the Access Delay, which is the first timing advance estimate
made by the BTS.
CHAN RQD (CCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- uplink CCCH (RACH)
- timeslot : 0
Req. Ref
- answer to paging
- random reference : 25 (19h)
- N32 : 10 (ah)
- N26 : 23 (17h)
- N51 : 34 (22h)
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Access Delay
- value : 0 (00h)
6.
After receiving the channel-required message, the BSC allocates an SDCCH channel for this call. It sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS
containing the following parameters: DTX control, channel description, mobile
allocation, maximum power levels of the MS and BTS and the timing advance
as calculated by the BSC.
CHAN. ACT. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Act. Type
- immediate assignment procedure
Channel Mode
- length : 4
- downlink DTX not used, uplink DTX not used
- channel type : 03h 01h 00h
Channel Id
- length : 6
- SDCCH/8 subch 3
- timeslot : 1
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
- frequencies included from CA :
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
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7.
A response to the channel activation message. When the BTS has received this
message it starts to send and receive on the SDCCH channel.
CHAN. ACT. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Frame Number
- N32 : 10 (ah)
- N26 : 7 (7h)
- N51 : 44 (2ch)
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Signalling Examples
- answer to paging
- random reference : 25 (19h)
- N32 : 10 (ah)
- N26 : 23 (17h)
- N51 : 34 (22h)
Timing Advance
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
Mobile Allocation
- frequencies included from CA :
9.
The BTS informs the MS on the AGCH channel the characteristics of the
SDCCH channel to be used. Parameters include the page mode, SDCCH
channel description, SACCH, hopping indicator, the initial timing advance, and
mobile allocation (if frequency hopping applies). Additionally, the request
reference (random reference and the TDMA frame number) originally sent by
the MS is included to identify the relevant MS. The MS is then able to switch to
this SDCCH channel.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page Mode
The purpose of this element is to control the behavour of a mobile belonging to
the paging subgroup to which this element is sent.
Page Mode
page text
Paging mode
10.
value
page text
normal paging
extended paging
paging reorganisation
same as before
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Signalling Examples
12.
Paging Response
(BSC to MSC ; SCCP BSSMAP L3)
The BSC initiates the MSC about the connection by paging response, which is a
CR (Connection Request) me
CR - CONNECTION REQUEST
Routing Label
- DPC : 12600 (3138h) OPC : 432 (01B0h)
- SLC : 13 (0Dh)
Source Local Reference
- 7DC056h
Protocol Class
- protocol class : 2h, connection oriented
Called Party Address
- length 2 (02h)
- no global title present
- routing based on SSN and MTP routing label
- subsystem is BSSAP
Calling Party Address
- length 4 (04h)
- no global title present
- routing based on SSN and MTP routing label
- point code : 432 (01B0h)
- subsystem is BSSAP
SCCP User Data
- length 24 (18h)
End of Optional Parametersssage.
- BSSMAP (length : 22, 16h)
COMPLETE L3 INFORMATION
Cell Identifier
- length : 5 (05h)
- cell identified with LAC + CI
- location area code : 1369 (0559h)
- cell identifier : 174 (00AEh)
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Layer 3 Information
- length : 12 (0Ch)
PAGING RESPONSE
(RR)
13.
UA (BTS to MS ;SDCCH )
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AUTHENTICATION REQ
(MM)
15.
Authentication Request
(BSC to BTS to MS; BTSM SDCCH L3)
The BSC forwards the message via the BTS to the MS.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
AUTHENTICATION REQ
(MM)
16.
Authentication Response
(MS to BTS to BSC; SDCCH BTSM L3)
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for Authentication and SRES calculation, the rest 24 are reserved for Ciphering
Key calculation.
DATA IND (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
AUTHENTICATION RSP
(MM)
17.
Authentication Response
(BSC to MSC ;BSSMAP L3)
Inside of this message, the SRES value from the MS is forwarded back to the
VLR in order to finalise authentication procedure.
This and all other messages in the A-interface up to the releasing of the SCCP
connection are transmitted by using SCCP DT1 (Data Form 1) messages.
- DTAP (length : 6, 06h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
AUTHENTICATION RSP
(MM)
18.
The MSC asks the BSC start ciphering on the radio path. This message is sent
in the A-interface in case the network wants to initiate ciphering over the radio
interface. If the network uses ciphering then MS starts ciphering after receiving
this message.
- BSSMAP (length : 16, 10h)
CIPHER MODE COMMAND
L3 Header Information
- length : 2 (02h)
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19.
The BSC stores the Encryption information to its memory and sends an
Encryption command to the BTS to start ciphering mode operations.
ENCR. CMD (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Encr. Info
- lentgh : 9
- GSM A5/1
- ciphering key : 2A 54 62 90 5D 47
FA A0
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CIPH. MODE COMMAND (RR)
Cipher Mode Setting
- start ciphering
20.
The BSS informs the MS about beginning of ciphering , and starts receiving in
the ciphered mode.
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21.
22.
If ciphering is in use, this is the first ciphered message (by the MS) in the Air
interface. The BSS acknowledges the Ciphering Command, informs the MSC
that MS has started ciphering and starts sending information in ciphered mode.
- BSSMAP (length : 1, 01h)
CIPHER MODE COMPLETE
Access Request Accepted (VLR to MSC)
Forward New TMSI (VLR to MSC)
Identity Request (MSC to BSC to BTS to MS)
Identity Response(MS to BTS to BSC to MSC)
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24.
25.
When the MS receives the TMSI Reallocation Command message, it stores the
LAI in the SIM. If the received identity is the IMSI of the MS, it deletes any
previously stored TMSI. If the received identity is a TMSI, the MS stores it in
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the SIM. In both cases the MS send a TMSI Reallocation Complete message to
the network.
DATA IND (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
TMSI REALLOC COMPL. (MM)
26.
27.
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28.
The BSC sends the Setup message to the MS via BTS in order to inform the MS
about the incoming call.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
SETUP (CC)
Bearer Capability
- length : 1 (1h)
- info xfer cap : speech
- xfer mode : circuit
- coding std : GSM standardized
- radio ch req: full rate ch required
29.
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30.
The information is forwarded to the MSC. This message indicates that the
network has received all information that is required for call setup and no more
such information will be accepted.
- DTAP (length : 2, 02h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
CALL CONFIRMED
31.
(CC)
Assignment Request
(MSC to BSC;BSSMAP)
This message starts the TCH allocation. In the A- interface, MSC is the master
and it hunts the circuit used for this call through the A- interface. This message
can contain some optional information according to GSM- recommendations.
This optional information is: Priority of the call, Downlink Discontinuous
Transmission (DTX), Radio channel identity and Interference band to use.
- BSSMAP (length : 16, 10h)
ASSIGNMENT REQUEST
Channel Type
- length : 3 (03h)
- speech
- TCH/FS
- GSM speech encoding algorithm version 1
L3 Header Information
- length : 2 (02h)
- protocol discr. : Radio Resources
- transaction id. : 0 (0h)
- message send from originating side
Priority
- length : 1 (01h)
- priority level 3 (3h)
- queueing allowed
- preemption vulnerability indi not allowed
Circuit Identity Code
- pcm multiplex : 1 (001h)
- pcm timeslot : 2 (02h)
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32.
By using this message, the BSC interrogates the actual timing advance from the
BTS in order to start TCH allocation through the Abis -interface.
PHYS. CONTEXT REQ (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
33.
BSC receives the timing advance information from the BTS and starts TCH
reservation and allocation. This reservation & allocation procedure is similar to
the case of the SDCCH -channel.
PHYS. CONTEXT CNF (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
34.
After the BSC's internal channel reservation and allocation, it activates the TCH
by sending this message towards the BTS. Contents: channel number, activation
type, channel mode (DTX/No DTX), channel type (Speech / data: if speech,
then GSM encoding algorithm included, if data, then information about
transparency or non-transparency of the channel and data rate), channel identity,
encryption information if received, BS & MS power levels as received in
'Physical context confirm' -message and timing advance
CHAN. ACT. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 7
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Act. Type
- normal assignment procedure
Channel Mode
- length : 4
- downlink DTX not used, uplink DTX not used
- channel type : 01h 08h 01h
Channel Id
- length : 6
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 7
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
- frequencies included from CA :
Encr. Info
- lentgh : 9
- GSM A5/1
- ciphering key : 2A 54 62 90 5D 47
FA A0
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 0 (00h) (0 km)
35.
The BTS returns current TDMA frame number and after that the TCH is
activated through the Abis-interface.
CHAN. ACT. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
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- timeslot : 7
Frame Number
- N32 : 11 (bh)
- N26 : 2 (2h)
- N51 : 2 (2h)
36.
Assignment Command
(BSC to BTS to MS;BTSM SDCCH L2)
The BTS delivers received information further on towards the MS. Contents:
channel description, power levels, cell channel description, channel mode (Full /
Half) and mobile allocation
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 3
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
ASSIGNMENT COMMAND (RR)
Channel Description
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 7
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
Power Command
- power level of MS : 0
Channel Mode
- speech FR or HR version 1
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37.
This is Layer 2 message and contains some Layer 3 information. Content of this
message: service request (look establishment cause!), ciphering key sequence,
Mobile Station Classmark and Mobile Identity.
38.
Establish indication -message has two uses. Firstly, when used this phase it
points out that from the point of view of the BTS, the MS is now on the
FACCH-channel. Thus, the BTS sends information back to the BSC that the
MS is now on this kind of FACCH-channel which description is like this etc.
Also the BTS identifies the link = main signalling channel and adds received
Layer 3 information into this message. This layer 3 information is coming from
the MS, of course.
EST. IND (RLL) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 7
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
39.
40.
Assignment Complete
(MS to BTS to BSC ;BTSM FACCH )
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Signalling Examples
RR Cause
- normal
41.
42.
When MS has informed the network it is in the TCH, there is no need to use the
SDCCH -channel for this call setup any more. By RF Channel Release
procedure it is released.
RF CHANNEL REL. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 1
- timeslot : 1
43.
44.
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45.
(CC)
The MS informs that the subscriber has been alerted. This message can contain
also so-called progress indicator IE, which tells that there are in-band
announcements or other similar information to be received. In brief, this means
that the connection is not end-to-end ISDN connection. If the MS receives this
element, it shall through-connect the speech path. In case it is not, the MS
generates ringing tone in itself. This information can also be transferred in a
Progress message.
- DTAP (length : 2, 02h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
ALERTING
46.
(CC)
When the MS receives a Connect message, it attaches the user connection to the
radio path, returns a Connect Acknowledge message, stops any locally
generated alerting indication (if applied) and enters the "active" state.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CONNECT
47.
(CC)
The MSC sends a Connect message to the MS via the BSS. This message
indicates the MS that a connection has been established through the network.
- DTAP (length : 2, 02h)
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48.
(CC)
49.
Connection Ack.
(BSC to BTS to MS;FACCH BTSM L3)
By using this message, the MS informs the MSC that the MS is now in the
"active" state.
DATA IND (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CONNECT ACKNOWLEDGE (CC)
Conversation
50.
When call is on, the MS sends measurement report concerning mainly the
quality of the speech connection two times per second.
51.
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52.
Disconnect
( MS to BTS to BSC;BTSM FACCH L3)
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Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
DISCONNECT (CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
Progress Indicator
- value (hex) :E0 88
53.
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54.
Actual release is coming from the MSC; real call is just about to end.
- DTAP (length : 6, 06h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
RELEASE
(CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
55.
(CC)
Cause
- length : 2
- coding standard : GSM
- location : user
- normal event
- cause: normal clearing
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56.
Release Complete
( MS to BTS to BSC ;BTSM FACCH L3)
MS informs that it will release the transaction identifier, i.e. call release is
proceeding.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
RELEASE COMPLETE
57.
(CC)
58.
(CC)
This message is coming from the MSC and releases the associated dedicated
resources, i.e. BSSAP connection concerning this call.
- BSSMAP (length : 1, 01h)
CLEAR COMPLETE
59.
Channel Release
(BSC to BTS to MS ;BTSM FACCH L3)
Deactivation command of the used TCH. This is sent by the BSC towards the
MS. Quite often this is also called '3rd layer disconnection'. In case of normal
call setup case, the release cause is 'normal'.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
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- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CHANNEL RELEASE
(RR)
RR Cause
- normal
60.
61.
62.
UA (BTS to MS ;FACCH)
63.
The BTS informs the BSC that the MS has no more any dedicated Air interface
resources (i.e. TCH/FACCH) in use.
REL IND (RLL) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
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- SAPI : 0
64.
The BSC tells the BTS to release the rest of the radio resources.
RF CHANNEL REL. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
65.
All the rest of the radio resources have been released; BTS send an
acknowledgement to BSC. These radio resources are TCH/FACCH and
SACCH.
RF CH. REL. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
66.
67.
When all radio resources are released, BSSAP connection concerning this call is
not needed any more. This message tells the BSC to release this SCCP
connection. The message is sent as RLSD message.
RLSD - RELEASED
Routing Label
- DPC : 432 (01B0h) OPC : 12600 (3138h)
- SLC : 11 (0Bh)
Destination Local Reference
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- 0D8056h
Source Local Reference
- 4B814Ch
Release Cause
- SCCP user originated
68.
BSC informs MSC that now the dedicated SCCP connection concerning this
call is released. The message is sent as RLC message.
RLC - RELEASE COMPLETE
Routing Label
- DPC : 12600 (3138h) OPC : 432 (01B0h)
- SLC : 13 (0Dh)
Destination Local Reference
- 4B814Ch
Source Local Reference
- 0D8056h
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Signalling Examples
Location update
The purpose of a Location Update is to inform the network of a mobile's
position, minimising the area over which a mobile is paged. There are three
different kinds of location updates: normal, periodic and IMSI attach/detach.
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3.2
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Location update
means that when the MS is switched off it sends to the visited MSC/VLR IMSI
DETACH message and the corresponding subscriber will no be paged. When
the MS is next time switched on the function IMSI attach informs the
MSC/VLR that the MS is in the active state and calls can be transferred.
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3.4
VLR
MSC
BSC
BTS
Channel Required
MS
Channel Request ( RACH 1)
RADIO
ACCESS
PART
Channel Activation
Channel Activation Ack. 4
SABM (SDCCH)
LOCATION
UPDATE
REQUEST
10 UA ( SDCCH )
CC
Identity Request
15 DT1Authentication Request
16
18
DT1 Authentication Response
Authentication Response
19
13
Identity Response
Authenticate
12
IDENTIFICATION
AND
AUTHENTICATION
PROCEDURES
17
21
Ciphering Mode Command ( SDCCH )
20 Encryption Command
CIPHERING AND
ENCRYPTION
PART
23
27
26
29
30
Release Indication
34
DT1 Clear Complete
36
CHANNEL
RELEASE
DISC ( SDCCH )
33
32
31
UA ( SDCCH )
RF Channel Release
RF Channel Release Ack.35
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1.
2.
The BTS sends a channel-required message to the BSC, which contains the
information contained in the channel request. To this, the BTS adds the TDMA
frame number and the Access Delay, which is the first timing advance estimate
made by the BTS.
CHAN RQD (CCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- uplink CCCH (RACH)
- timeslot : 0
Req. Ref
- loc upd, imsi detach etc.
- random reference : 14 (eh)
- N32 : 14 (eh)
- N26 : 14 (eh)
- N51 : 29 (1dh)
Access Delay
- value : 1 (01h)
3.
After receiving the channel-required message, the BSC allocates an SDCCH channel for this call. It sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS
containing the following parameters: DTX control, channel description, mobile
allocation, maximum power levels of the MS and BTS and the timing advance
as calculated by the BSC.
CHAN. ACT. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
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Act. Type
- immediate assignment procedure
Channel Mode
- length : 4
- downlink DTX not used, uplink DTX not used
- channel type : 03h 01h 00h
Channel Id
- length : 6
- SDCCH/8 subch 6
- timeslot : 1
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
- frequencies included from CA :
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
MS Power
- power control level : 0 (0h)
Timing Adv.
- 1 (01h) (0 km)
4.
A response to the channel activation message. When the BTS has received this
message it starts to send and receive on the SACCH channel.
CHAN. ACT. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
Frame Number
- N32 : 14 (eh)
- N26 : 24 (18h)
- N51 : 39 (27h)
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5.
The BSC tells the BTS about the characteristics of the SDCCH channel to use.
IMM.ASS. CMD (CCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- downlink CCCH (PCH + AGCH)
- timeslot : 0
Imm. Ass. Info
- value (hex) : 06 3F 00 71 03 5C 0E
73 AE 01 00
IMMEDIATE ASSIGNMENT (RR)
Page Mode
- normal paging
Channel Description
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 3
- ARFCN : 92 (5ch)
Request Reference
- loc upd, imsi detach etc.
- random reference : 14 (eh)
- N32 : 14 (eh)
- N26 : 14 (eh)
- N51 : 29 (1dh)
Timing Advance
- 1 (01h) (0 km)
Mobile Allocation
- frequencies included from CA :
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6.
The BTS informs the MS on the AGCH channel the characteristics of the
SDCCH channel to be used. Parameters include the page mode, SDCCH
channel description, SACCH, hopping indicator, the initial timing advance, and
mobile allocation (if frequency hopping applies). Additionally, the request
reference (random reference and the TDMA frame number) originally sent by
the MS is included to identify the relevant MS. The MS is then able to switch to
this SDCCH channel.
7.
8.
(MM)
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- MCC : 262
- MNC : 09
- LAC : 0 (0h)
MS Classmark 1
- revision level : reserved for phase 1
- encryption algorithm A5
- class 1, vehicle and portable
Mobile Identity
- length : 8h
- IMSI : 262090000000002
9.
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- LAC : 0 (0h)
MS Classmark 1
- revision level : reserved for phase 1
- encryption algorithm A5
- class 1, vehicle and portable
Mobile Identity
- length : 8h
- IMSI : 262090000000002
Process Access Request (MSC to VLR)
Identity Request (VLR to MSC )
10.
UA (BTS to MS ;SDCCH)
11.
12.
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Identity Type
- value : 2h
13.
The MS sends a response to the Identity Request containing its mobile identity
information (IMEI).
DATA IND (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
IDENTITY RESPONSE
(MM)
Mobile Identity
- length : 8h
- IMEI : 495000100676140
14.
(MM)
Mobile Identity
- length : 8h
- IMEI : 495000100676140
Identity Response (MSC to VLR)
Authenticate (VLR to MSC)
15.
The MSC sends an Authentication Request message to the BSC in a DT1 (Data
Form 1) message. The message contains the RAND.
- DTAP (length : 19, 13h)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
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AUTHENTICATION REQ
(MM)
16.
Authentication Request
(BSC to BTS to MS;BTSM SDCCH L3)
The BSC forwards the message via the BTS to the MS.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
AUTHENTICATION REQ
(MM)
17.
Authentication Response
( MS to BTS to BSC; SDCCH BTSM L3)
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(MM)
18.
(MM)
19.
The MSC uses this command, which includes Kc to initiate ciphering if the
function is enabled.
- BSSMAP (length : 16, 10h)
CIPHER MODE COMMAND
L3 Header Information
- length : 2 (02h)
- protocol discr. : Radio Resources
- transaction id. : 0 (0h)
- message send from originating side
Encryption Information
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- length : 9 (09h)
- GSM user data encr. v. 1
- ciphering key, length : 8 (08h)
FD 54 5F DC C7 28 91 5D
20.
21.
The BTS commands the MS to start ciphering (whether required or not) and
starts receiving in the ciphered mode.
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22.
23.
24.
The MSC sends the Location Updating Accept message to the MS to indicate
that updating has been completed. This message includes the location area id
and the TMSI.
- DTAP (length : 14, 0Eh)
- SAPI : 0, main DCCH is used
LOCATION UPD. ACC
(MM)
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25.
(MM)
26.
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27.
28.
The MSC releases the associated dedicated resources, i.e. BSSAP connection
concerning this call.
- BSSMAP (length : 8, 08h)
CLEAR COMMAND
L3 Header Information
- length : 2 (02h)
- protocol discr. : Radio Resources
- transaction id. : 0 (0h)
- message send from originating side
Cause
- length : 1 (01h)
- call control
29.
Deactivation command of the used SDCCH.. This is sent by the BSC towards
the MS. Quite often this is also called '3rd layer disconnection'.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
CHANNEL RELEASE
(RR)
RR Cause
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30.
The BSC indicates to the BTS that system information messages towards the
MS are no longer required.
DEACT. SACCH (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
31.
32.
UA (BTS to MS ;SDCCH)
33.
The BTS informs the BSC that the MS is no longer using the dedicated
resources.
REL IND (RLL) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
34.
The BSC tells the BTS to release the rest of the radio resources.
RF CHANNEL REL. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- SDCCH/8 subchannel 6
- timeslot : 1
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35.
36.
This is acknowledgement of the Clear Command. It informs the MSC that all
radio resources related to this call have been released.
- BSSMAP (length : 1, 01h)
CLEAR COMPLETE
37.
When all radio resources are released, the BSSAP connection concerning this
call is not needed any more. This message tells the BSC to release this SCCP
connection. The message is sent as RLSD message.
RLSD - RELEASED
Routing Label
- DPC : 432 (01B0h) OPC : 12600 (3138h)
- SLC : 3 (03h)
Destination Local Reference
- 098056h
Source Local Reference
- 43814Ch
Release Cause
- SCCP user originated
38.
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Signalling Examples
Handovers
The measurements reported from BTS and MS are all the time monitored by the
BSC. These measurements are received for all active signalling and traffic
channels. In the BSC there are defined thresholds for e.g. the rx quality and rx
level and the measurement average values are compared with these. Based on
this comparison the BSC will decide if a handover is required. The reasons for
the handovers are listed below.
4.1
Inter-Cell Handovers
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Handovers
In the intra-BSC handover the A-interface TCH allocated for the call can remain
as same. That allows the BSC to control the whole handover. The whole
handover procedure can be split into four parts: handover decision, new TCH
activation, the handover and release of the old TCH.
The handover decision is based on the threshold comparison done by the BSC.
When the BSC has noticed that there is a need for a HO the BSC will make a
target cell evaluation. If the target cell is under the same BSC it will be a intraBSC HO.
After this the BSC will activate a new traffic channel in the target BTS. The
third part is the handover itself. The BSC sends a Handover Command on the
old TCH (in FACCH signalling mode) to the MS with the information about the
target cell and TCH. The mobile station will change to this channel and send a
HO Access message to the target BTS over the new TCH (also in FACCH
mode). The target BTS will inform the BSC about the MS access with HO
Detect message. After this the MS establish the LapDm signalling. When the
BTS acknowledge the signalling connection to the MS, the MS sends a
Handover Complete message to the BSC. This message will acknowledge the
Handover Command sent by BSC and at this point the HO is considered
successful.
The last part is to inform the MSC that a handover took place and to release the
old radio resources, i.e. the old TCH and SACCH.
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As the inter-BSC HO requires also reallocation of the speech circuit used from
MSC to BSC, the MSC will control the HO procedure. The handover need
detection and target cell evaluation will be done in the same way as in the intraBSC HO. The difference in this case is that the chosen target cell is not under
the BSC controlling the source cell. In such case the source BSC will instead
send a Handover required to the MSC. The MSC will check the identification of
the requested target cell in its own cellular network configuration and send a
Handover Request to the BSC controlling that cell. The Target BSC will
activate a new TCH to the target BTS.
The handover itself is triggered as the target BSC sends a Handover Command
via the MSC to the source BSC and from there to the MS. The MS will access
the cell in the same way as it accessed to the target cell in the intra-BSC HO
case. The only difference is that the Handover Complete message is sent the
MSC, which will then send clear command to the source BSC. This will clear
the old resources used by the MS on the Abis, Air and A-interface.
4.2
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4.3
MSC
BSC
BTS
MS
Measurement Report ( SACCH )
Measurement Report/Result
PHYSICAL
CONTEXT
INFORMATION
4
NEW
RESERVATION
AND
ACTIVATION
Channel Activation
SABM ( FACCH )
Establish Indication
9
10
15
1.
12
RF Channel Release
RF Channel Release Ack.
SIGNALLING
ON FACCH OLD
UA ( FACCH )
13
HO
MEASUREMENTS
DT1 ( HO Performed )
14
SIGNALLING ON
FACCH NEW
11
OLD
RELEASE
MEASUREMENT_REPORT
When call is on, the MS sends measurement report concerning mainly the
quality of the speech connection two times per second.
2.
MEASUREMENT_REPORT/RESULT
3.
PHYSICAL_CONTEXT_REQUEST
4.
PHYSICAL_CONTEXT_CONFIRM
5.
CHANNEL_ACTIVATION
The BSC sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS. After receiving
Handover Request from the MSC, the BSC starts to search and allocate TCH
for this call on certain terms, the most important is of course which BTS and
then the channel configuration of this BTS. Parameters: DTX control, channel
ID & description & mobile allocation, maximum power levels of the MS and
BS and finally, the first timing advance concerning this access calculated by the
BSC.
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6.
CHANNEL_ACTIVATION_ACK.
A response to the Channel Activation message. When BTS has received this
message it starts to send and receive TCH/SACCH. The reference used in this
case is the power levels received in Channel Activation message.
7.
ASSIGNMENT_COMMAND
8.
This is Layer 2 message and contains some Layer 3 information. Content of this
message: service request (look establishment cause!), ciphering key sequence,
Mobile Station Classmark and Mobile Identity.
9.
ESTABLISH_INDICATION
10.
UA
11.
ASSIGNMENT_COMPLETE
This message is sent by the MS to the network to indicate that the MS has
established the main signalling link successfully.
12.
RR
13.
HO_PERFORMED
The Handover Complete message is forwarded to the MSC. When the Handover
Complete message is received, the network releases the old channels.
14.
RF_CHANNEL_RELEASE
When MS has informed the network it is in the TCH, there is no need to use the
old TCH for this call setup any more. By Channel Release procedure it is
released.
15.
RF_CHANNEL_RELEASE_ACK.
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MSC
BSC
BTS 2
BTS 1
Measurement Report/Result
Establish Indication
TCH
RESERVATION AND
ACTIVATION IN BTS2
8
11
HO Command ( FACCH )
HO Access ( FACCH )
SABME ( FACCH )
12
Handover Complete
17
15
14
SIGNALLING
ON FACCH IN BTS1
10
SIGNALLING
ON FACCH IN BTS2
UA ( FACCH )
Handover Complete ( FACCH )
13
RF Channel Release
RF Channel Release Ack.
1.
HO
MEASUREMENTS
Handover Command
Handover Detect
16
Channel Activation
Channel Activation Ack.
DT1 ( HO Performed )
MS
TCH RELEASE IN
BTS1
18
MEASUREMENT_REPORT
When call is on, the MS sends measurement report concerning mainly the
quality of the speech connection two times per second.
2.
MEASUREMENT_REPORT/RESULT
3.
CHANNEL_ACTIVATION
The BSC sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS. After receiving
Handover Request from the MSC, the BSC starts to search and allocate a TCH
for this call on certain terms, the most important is of course which BTS and
then the channel configuration of this BTS. Parameters: DTX control, channel
ID & description & mobile allocation, maximum power levels of the MS and
BS and finally, the first timing advance concerning this access calculated by the
BSC.
4.
CHANNEL_ACTIVATION_ACK.
A response to the Channel Activation message. When BTS has received this
message it starts to send and receive TCH/SACCH. The reference used in this
case is the power levels received in Channel Activation message.
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5.
HO_COMMAND
Handover Command message is sent from the BSC to the BTS to change the
dedicated channel configuration and timing adjustment needed.
6.
HO_COMMAND
7.
HO_ACCESS
The MS sends a Handover Access message in random mode to the new BTS.
8.
HO_DETECT
The new BTS informs the BSC, that it has detected a handover access message.
9.
PHYSICAL_INFO
10.
This is Layer 2 message and contains some Layer 3 information. Content of this
message: service request (look establishment cause!), ciphering key sequence,
Mobile Station Classmark and Mobile Identity.
11.
ESTABLISH_INDICATION
12.
UA
13.
HO_COMPLETE
This message is sent by the MS to the network to indicate that the MS has
established the main signalling link successfully.
14.
RR
15.
HO_COMPLETE
16.
HO_PERFORMED
The Handover Complete message is forwarded to the MSC. When the Handover
Complete message is received, the network releases the old channels.
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17.
RF_CHANNEL_RELEASE
When MS has informed the network it is in the new TCH, there is no need to
use the old TCH for this call setup any more. By Channel Release procedure it
is released.
18.
RF_CHANNEL_RELEASE_ACK.
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External Handover
MSC
DT1
BSC1
BSC2
CR
HO Required
Measurement
R
t/R
lt
BTS 1
Channel Activation
Channel Activation Ack
.
CC HO_
Req.Ack
HO Command
TCH
RESERVATION
AND
ACTIVATION
IN BSS2
HO Command ( FACCH )
HandoverDetect
HO Detect
7
DT1 HandoverCommand
HO Command
HO Access ( FACCH )
11
12
13
15
16
HandoverComplete
19
14
UA ( FACCH )
HandoverComplete ( FACCH )
18
10
Establish Indication
DT1
MS
HO_Request)
DT1
BTS 2
17
HO Complete20
DT1 Clear Command
21
22
RF Channel Release
RF Channel Release Ack
.
DT1
Clear Complete
RSLD
(SCCP Released)
RLC
1.
23
DISCONNECTION
AND TCH
RELEASE
IN BSS1
24
When call is on, the MS sends measurement report concerning mainly the
quality of the speech connection two times per second.
2.
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- timeslot : 6
Meas.Res. Nr
- value : 10 (0ah)
Uplink Meas.
- length : 3 (3h)
- downlink DTX not used
- rxlev_full : 48 (-63 - -62 dBm)
- rxlev_sub : 45 (-66 - -65 dBm)
- rxqual_full : 0
- rxqual_sub : 0
BS Power
- power control level : 14 (eh)
L1 Info
- MS power control level : 0 (0h)
- actual TA : 0 (00h) (0 km)
L3 Info
MEASUREMENT REPORT (RR)
Measurement Results
- BCCH allocation sequence number : 0
- DTX was not used
- serving cell rxlev_full : 34 (-77 - -76 dBm)
- serving cell rxlev_sub : 34 (-77 - -76 dBm)
- measurement results are valid
- serving cell rxqual_full : 0
- serving cell rxqual_sub : 0
- number of neigh cell meas results : 1
- rxlev[1] : 31, (-80 - -79 dBm)
- neighbour BA index[1] : 1
- BSIC[1] : 0
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3.
The BSC informs the MSC, that according to the measurement results, a
handover is needed.
- BSSMAP (length : 12, 0Ch)
HANDOVER REQUIRED
Cause
- length : 1 (01h)
- better cell
Response Request
Cell Identifier List
- length : 5 (05h)
- cell identified with LAC + CI
- location area code : 2369 (0941h)
- cell identifier : 274 (0112h)
4.
( prefer cell )
The MSC sends a Handover Request message to the new BSC, which starts
channel activation. (Serving&Target)
- BSSMAP (length : 41, 29h)
HANDOVER REQUEST
Channel Type
- length : 3 (03h)
- speech
- TCH/FS
- GSM speech encoding algorithm version 1
Encryption Information
- length : 9 (09h)
- GSM user data encr. v. 1
- ciphering key, length : 8 (08h)
B8 30 95 D1 94 3D 3B AE
Classmark Type 2
- length : 2 (02h)
- revision level : reserved for phase 1
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- encryption algorithm A5
- class 1, vehicle and portable
- frequency band 0
- short message capability present
Cell Identifier
- length : 5 (05h)
- cell identified with LAC + CI
- location area code : 1369 (0559h)
- cell identifier : 174 (00AEh)
Priority
- length : 1 (01h)
- priority level 2 (2h)
- queueing allowed
- preemption vulnerability indi not allowed
Circuit Identity Code
- pcm multiplex : 0 (000h)
- pcm timeslot : 28 (1Ch)
Cell Identifier
- length : 5 (05h)
- cell identified with LAC + CI
- location area code : 2369 (0941h)
- cell identifier : 274 (0112h)
5.
The BSC sends a Channel Activation message to the BTS. After receiving
Handover Request from the MSC, the BSC starts to search and allocate a TCH
for this call on certain terms, the most important is of course which BTS and
then the channel configuration of this BTS. Parameters: DTX control, channel
ID & description & mobile allocation, maximum power levels of the MS and
BS and finally, the first timing advance concerning this access calculated by the
BSC.
CHAN. ACT. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
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Act. Type
- asynchronous handover procedure
Channel Mode
- length : 4
- downlink DTX not used, uplink DTX not used
- channel type : 01h 08h 01h
Channel Id
- length : 6
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 2
- ARFCN : 108 (6ch)
- frequencies included from CA :
Encr. Info
- lentgh : 9
- GSM A5/1
- ciphering key : B8 30 95 D1 94 3D
3B AE
Handover Ref.
- value : 10 (0ah)
BS Power
- power control level : 15 (fh)
MS Power
- power control level : 9 (9h)
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6.
A response to the Channel Activation message. When BTS has received this
message it starts to send and receive TCH/SACCH. The reference used in this
case is the power levels received in Channel Activation message.
CHAN. ACT. ACK (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
Frame Number
- N32 : 7 (7h)
- N26 : 21 (15h)
- N51 : 27 (1bh)
7.
HO Command (L3)
After channel activation the new BSC sends a Handover Request Acknowledge
message to the MSC to indicate, that the channel activation procedure is
executed.
- BSSMAP (length : 15, 0Fh)
HANDOVER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGE
Layer 3 Information
- length : 12 (0Ch)
HANDOVER COMMAND
(RR)
Cell Description
- BCCH band number : 2 (2h)
- NCC : 0 (0h)
- BCC : 0 (0h)
- BCCH carrier : 108
Channel Description
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 2
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8.
Handover Command message is sent from the MSC to the BSC to change the
dedicated channel configuration and timing adjustment needed.
- BSSMAP (length : 15, 0Fh)
HANDOVER COMMAND
Layer 3 Information
- length : 12 (0Ch)
HANDOVER COMMAND
(RR)
Cell Description
- BCCH band number : 2 (2h)
- NCC : 0 (0h)
- BCC : 0 (0h)
- BCCH carrier : 108
Channel Description
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 2
- ARFCN : 108 (6ch)
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Handover Reference
- value : 10 (0ah)
Power Command
- power level of MS : 9
Sync. Indication
- ROT:Time Diff IE excluded in HANDOVER COMP msg
- SI: non-synchronized
- NCI: tim adv is ignored
Channel Mode
- speech FR or HR version 1
9.
The BSC forwards the message via the BTS to the MS.
DATA REQ (RLL) T=1
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 6
Link Id
- main DCCH (FACCH or SDCCH)
- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
HANDOVER COMMAND
(RR)
Cell Description
- BCCH band number : 2 (2h)
- NCC : 0 (0h)
- BCC : 0 (0h)
- BCCH carrier : 108
Channel Description
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
- training sequence code : 0
- hopping : 0
- Frequency band nr : 2
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10.
The MS sends a Handover Access message in random mode to the new BTS.
11.
The new BTS informs the BSC, that it has detected a handover access message.
HANDOVER DET. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
Access Delay
- value : 1 (01h)
12.
The new BSC sends a Handover Detection message to the MSC, which starts
channel establishment procedure on the new BSS.
- BSSMAP (length : 1, 01h)
HANDOVER DETECT
13.
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14.
This is Layer 2 message and contains some Layer 3 information. Content of this
message: service request (look establishment cause!), ciphering key sequence,
Mobile Station Classmark and Mobile Identity.
15.
16.
UA (BTS2 to MS ;FACCH)
17.
This message is sent by the MS to the network to indicate that the MS has
established the main signalling link successfully.
18.
19.
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- SAPI : 0
L3 Info
HANDOVER COMPLETE
(RR)
RR Cause
- normal
20.
The Handover Complete message is forwarded to the MSC. When the Handover
Complete message is received, the network releases the old channels.
- BSSMAP (length : 3, 03h)
HANDOVER COMPLETE
RR Cause
- normal
21.
This message is coming from the MSC and releases the associated dedicated
resources, i.e. BSSAP connection concerning this call.
- BSSMAP (length : 8, 08h)
CLEAR COMMAND
L3 Header Information
- length : 2 (02h)
- protocol discr. : Radio Resources
- transaction id. : 0 (0h)
- message send from originating side
Cause
- length : 1 (01h)
- handover succesful
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22.
When MS has informed the network it is in the TCH, there is no need to use the
old TCH for this call setup any more. By Channel Release procedure it is
released.
RF CHANNEL REL. (DCh) T=0
Channel Nr
- full rate TCH
- timeslot : 2
23.
24.
25.
RLSD - RELEASED
Routing Label
- DPC : 688 (02B0h) OPC : 12600 (3138h)
- SLC : 7 (07h)
Destination Local Reference
- 038056h
Source Local Reference
- F7404Ch
Release Cause
- SCCP user originated
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5.1
NCC Permitted
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Cell Identity
Cell Options
Cell Identity
Cell Options
NCC Permitted
System Info Type 5 and 6 are used in handover situations. They are sent first
right after a handover on the Slow Associated Control Channel (SACCH) and
then whenever there is nothing else to be sent on that channel.
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System info type 7 and 8 are sent giving information about cell reselect
parameters to be used in that cell.
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5.2
Information elements
In the following all the information elements, which are transmitted on the
BCCH are listed along with their purpose, explanations and examples of usage.
The purpose of this IE is to control the way the mobiles use the Random Access
Channel (RACH) and whether or not MS is allowed to access the cell:
range 1,2,4,7
the parameter indicates if MSs are not allowed to access the cell.
related command(s):EQF EQ
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specifies whether emergency calls are allowed for mobiles or only for
those mobiles whose SIMs have access class 11-15.
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NCC Permitted
This IE provides the list of permitted network colour codes of which the mobile
station is allowed to monitor the BCCH frequencies.
Cell Identity
This element gives cell identity, which uniquely identifies one cell within
location area.
This IE identifies uniquely the location area in the whole GSM system. It
includes mobile country code (MCC) and mobile network code (MNC) and
location area code (LAC).
IMSI attach/detach
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- 1..7
- 0..2
- The bigger this value is, less capacity we have for paging
- A common setting is having a combined control channel, reserving 1
block for access grant channels and 2 block for paging.
CCCH configuration
- Determines the number of physical channels used for Common
Control Channels and if the CCCH is combined with the SDCCHs.
Cell Options
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Contains parameters for the calculation of the path loss criterion C1, which is
used in cell selection
Cell reselect hysteresis
The received RF power level hysteresis for required cell reselection. The value
is added to the C1 value to bias the selection of a cell
- The possible values range from 0 to 14 dB, and can be changed by 2
dB steps at a time.
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