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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About This Guide .............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Product Version ................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................ 1
4 FAQ ................................................................................................................ 53
4.1 Why to Send Configuration Data..................................................................... 53
4.2 Why to Calibrate the RET ............................................................................... 53
4.3 When to Calibrate the RET Downtilt ............................................................... 53
4.4 What to Be Paid Attention to in RET Calibration ............................................. 54
4.5 How to Handle the Alarm “Gain Setting Failure” of a TMA .............................. 54
FIGURES
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Figure 3-45 RF Cables of All ADTMAs Being Configured (2T4R, TMAs+RETs) ................. 51
Figure 3-46 Viewing Details of Scanning Result ................................................................. 52
Figure 3-47 TMA-Related Operations................................................................................. 53
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1 Overview
AISG1.1: Introduced in 2004, it is designed to enable the RETs (RCUs and their
control devices or software) of different vendors to be interoperable and to achieve
remote control of RCU devices.
Generally, the AISG devices mainly refer to RETs and TMAs. Sometimes, The RET is
also called RCU or ACU. One RET is mechanically connected to an antenna and controls
the downtilt of the antenna remotely.
For the list of AISG cables that have been authenticated by ZTE, refer to A.3.
2.1.1.1 R8882
Figure 2-2 illustrates the AISG cable used to connect one R8882 and the RET.
Table 2-1 shows the definition of pins of the AISG interface on one R8882.
2.1.1.2 RSU82
Figure 2-4 illustrates the AISG cable used to connect one RSU82 and the RET.
Table 2-2 shows the definition of pins of the AISG interface on one RSU82.
For the list of NSBTs and ASBTs that have been authenticated by ZTE, refer to 0.
An NSBT is the bias tee used on the eNodeB side and it has two functions:
Modulating the RS485 signals that are used to control the downtilt of the RET or
ADTMA antenna on the eNodeB side into low-frequency analog signals, and
uploading them to the feeder.
An ASBT is the bias tee used on the antenna side. It also has two functions:
Demodulating the RS485 signals that are used to control the downtilt of the RET or
ADTMA antenna.
The difference between an NSBT and an ASBT lies in that the AISG port of the NSBT is a
8-pin male connector, while the AISG port of the ASBT is an 8-pin female connector, as
shown in Figure 2-7.
2.1.3 ADTMA
An ADTMA acts as two AISG TMAs. It has five ports: Node B0, ANT0, Node B1, ANT1,
and AISG. Figure 2-8 illustrates a typical ADTMA.
An ADTMA and a common DTMA are the same in RF performance, the number and
model of RF connectors, and the effect on network performance. However, they are
different in several aspects, as shown in Table 2-3.
Figure 2-9 illustrates the difference between the antenna system with a TMA and that
without a TMA.
Figure 2-9 Antenna System with TMA vs Antenna System without TMA
For the list of TMAs that have been authenticated by ZTE, refer to 0.
The RCU is used to adjust the downtilt of an electrically-adjusted antenna. It has an AISG
port, one 8-pin female port, and one 8-pin male port. The 8-pin male port is used to
connect one AISG cable, while the 8-pin female port is used for RCU cascading. Some
antennas have built-in RCUs.
Prior to the installation of one RCU, read its installation manual carefully because the
installation methods of RCUs of different vendors differ. Incorrect installation may cause
RET calibration to fail. Besides, if the antenna’s downtilt is adjusted manually during RCU
installation, the actual downtilt of the antenna cannot be queried through the RET. As a
result, it is required to perform RET calibration after installation, and if necessary, adjust
the downtilt through the OMC/LMT.
For the list of RETs that have been authenticated by ZTE, refer to A.1.
This section describes some common application scenarios of AISG devices. For more
scenarios, refer to FDD LTE Antenna System Solutions and LTE Engineering and
Technical Solutions.
2.2.1.1 2T2R
Near End (The distance between the RRU and the antenna does not exceed 20 m)
Normally, in this scenario, the distance between the RRU and the antenna does not
exceed 20 m. For example, both the RRU and the antenna are installed on the top
of a building. Typical configuration of the antenna system includes RET antennas,
RCU, ALPD, and feeders. If the antenna is installed indoors or on the top of a low
building, the ALPD is not necessary. In this case, one AISG cable is used to connect
the antenna and the RRU.
Figure 2-12 shows the connection of the antenna system in the near end scenario.
Here only one sector is illustrated. The connections of three sectors are similar.
Far End (The distance between the RRU and the antenna exceeds 20 m)
Normally, in this scenario, the RRU is installed at the bottom of a tower or indoors,
while the antenna is installed on the tower. The distance between the RRU and the
antenna exceeds 20 m. Typical configuration of the antenna system includes RET
antennas, RCU, NSBT, ASBT, and feeders. For the purpose of standardization, the
NSBT and the ASBT should be installed on the main channel of the antenna.
Figure 2-13 shows the connection of the antenna system in the far end scenario.
Here only one sector is illustrated. The connections of three sectors are similar.
2.2.1.2 2T4R
Near End (The distance between the RRU and the antenna does not exceed 20 m)
Figure 2-14 shows the connection of the antenna system in the near end scenario.
Here only one sector is illustrated. The connections of three sectors are similar.
Far End (The distance between the RRU and the antenna exceeds 20 m)
Figure 2-15 shows the connection of the antenna system in the far end scenario.
Here only one sector is illustrated. The connections of three sectors are similar.
In this scenario, the RRU is normally installed at the bottom of a tower, while the RET
antenna and the ADTMA are installed on the tower. The RET is 50 m away from the
RRU.
Typical configuration of the antenna system in this scenario includes RET, RCU, NSBT,
ADTMA, and feeders. The RRU’s ANT port is connected to the feeder through the NSBT,
the RRU’s AISG port is connected to the NSBT with an AISG cable, and the ADTMA’s
AISG port is connected to the RCU with an AISG feeder.
Figure 2-16 shows the connection of the antenna system in the RRU+RET+ADTMA
far-end scenario the case of 2T2R. Here only one sector is illustrated. The connections of
three sectors are similar.
2100MHz 2100MHz
-45º +45º
RCU
AISG cable
28Vdc+485
½ Jumper
DM-DM
ADTMA
½ Jumper
DM-DM
7/8 Feeder
DF-DF
DM
NSBT
DF
AISG cable
½ Jumper 28Vdc+485
DM-DM
Figure 2-17 shows the connection of the antenna system in the RRU+RET+ADTMA
far-end scenario the case of 2T4R.
Tip:
In the case of 2T4R configuration, one RRU connects to two NSBTs with one Y-type AISG
cable.
RCU
AISG Cable
½ Jumpers
DM-DM
ADTMA ADTMA ADTMA ADTMA ADTMA ADTMA
½ Jumpers
DM-DM
7/8 Feeder
DF-DF
RXD TX/RX TX/RX RXD RXD TX/RX TX/RX RXD RXD TX/RX TX/RX RXD
When an LTE FDD macro base station is configured with RET antennas, it should
support remote electrical adjustment. For a three-sector macro base station, two
solutions are available:
Solution 1 is illustrated in Figure 2-18, and it is applicable to the case where the
antennas are far away from each other.
Figure 2-18 Antenna System Solution 1 for Macro Base Station+RET Scenario
½ Jumpers-
DM-DM RCU RCU RCU
AISG cable
7/8 feeder-
DF-DF
½ Jumpers-DM-DM
AISG special cable
eNode B
Solution 2 is illustrated in Figure 2-19, and it is applicable to the case where the
antennas are not far away from each other.
Figure 2-19 Antenna System Solution 2 for Macro Base Station+RET Scenario
½ Jumpers-
DM-DM RCU
AISG cable
ASBT
7/8 feeder-
DF-DF
NSBT
½ Jumpers-DM-DM
AISG special cable
TX/RX TX/RX TX/RX TX/RX TX/RX TX/RX
eNode B
When a macro base station is over 50 m away from the RET antenna, an ADTMA is often
required. The antenna system solution for this scenario is illustrated in Figure 2-20.
Figure 2-20 Antenna System Solution for Macro Base Station+RET+ADTMA Scenario
½ Jumpers
DM-DM
7/8 Feeder
DF-DF
½ Jumpers
DM-DM
AISG special cable
eNode B
Suppose three-band (800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.1 GHz) RET antennas are used, the
connections of the antenna systems should be as follows:
TX0/RX0 and TX1/RX1 of R8882 are connected to the same feeder group.
One RET can be cascaded with another RET with one 0.5 m AISG cable, and it is
not provided with power supply separately. Normally, two AISG cables are provided:
The longer one is used to connect the R8882 with the antenna, while the shorter
one is for cascading.
Tip:
If the existing cable for CDMA RET is with an AISG 2.0 connector, it can be reserved for
use.
If the existing cable for CDMA RET is without a standard AISG 2.0 connector, it is
recommended that the CDMA RET be remotely controlled by the EMS by means of RSU
cascading.
If the RSUs are not cascaded, the compatibility and performance issues of the existing
CDMA RET devices should be solved by the customer.
Near End (The distance between the RRU and the antenna does not exceed 20 m)
Figure 2-21 shows the connection of the antenna system when the antennas are shared
by one CDMA BTS and an FDD LTE eNodeB in the near end scenario.
Figure 2-21 Connections in the case of Antennas Shared by CDMA and FDD LTE
(Near End)
Near End (The distance between the RRU and the antenna exceeds 20 m)
Figure 2-22 shows the connection of the antenna system when the antennas are shared
by one CDMA BTS and an FDD LTE eNodeB in the far end scenario.
Figure 2-22 Connections in the case of Antennas Shared by CDMA and FDD LTE (Far
End)
Start
Configure RF Cables
Perform Data
Synchronization
Perform RET-/TMA-
Related Operations
End
This chapter describes how to configure RET and TMA devices for one RRU. The
method of configuring RET and TMA devices for one RSU is similar.
The antenna attributes should meet the requirements before an antenna entity is created.
Purpose
Prerequisite
Before querying the antenna attributes, ensure the eNodeB data have been configured.
Procedure
3. In the Antenna Attribute Object-List tab page, double-click the desired record to
open the Antenna Attribute Object tab page.
4. In the Antenna Attribute Object tab page, query the antenna attributes to see
whether they meet the requirements.
Tip:
If the antenna attribute record does not meet the requirements, it is required to create a new
record.
Reference Information
Table 3-1 shows the information of the antennas in the Antenna Attribute Object-List
tab page.
Purpose
Procedure
3. In the Antenna Entity Object-List tab page, click the icon to open the Antenna
Entity Object tab page.
4. In the Antenna Entity Object tab page, set the parameters according to the
descriptions in Table 3-2.
Tip:
Normally, one RET corresponds to one antenna entity object. However, the number of
objects should be configured based on the application scenarios. For example, in the 2T4R
scenario, as one RRU/RSU uses one four-port antenna and this antenna is installed with two
RETs, two antenna entity objects should be created.
Reference Information
In practice, as it is difficult for the OMC engineer to obtain the antenna information, the
antenna entity objects are, by default, configured on the principle of two RETs per cell. As
a result, for a three-cell 2T2R scenario, six antenna entity objects may be configured in
the OMC, but in reality, only three objects (AntEntity=1/3/5) are used and associated with
RETs, and the other three objects are reserved. If 2T2R is to be upgraded to be 2T4R, no
objects need to be configured. Just associate the reserved antenna entity objects with the
new RETs.
Scenario I Scenario II
Antenna S111; RRU type: R8882; Tx/Rx S111; RRU type: R8882; Tx/Rx
Entity Object mode: 2T2R; number of RETs: one mode: 2T4R; number of RETs:
antenna for each RET one antenna for two RETs
AntEntity=1 It must be configured and It must be configured and
associated with one RET when the associated with one RET when
RET is added. the RET is added.
AntEntity=2 It can be configured. Normally, it is It must be configured and
reserved for future use. associated with one RET when
the RET is added.
AntEntity=3 It must be configured and It must be configured and
associated with one RET when the associated with one RET when
RET is added. the RET is added.
Example
Suppose the site scenario of one eNodeB is 2T4R, as described in Section 2.2.1.2. Six
antenna entity objects should be configured for the eNodeB and their numbers are 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, and 6 respectively, their Used antenna attribute is AntProfile=1, and RET device
type is Uni-antenna RET. Among these objects, objects 1 and 2 correspond to the two
RETs of the first antenna; objects 3 and 4 correspond to the two RETs of the second
antenna, and objects 5 and 6 correspond to the two RETs of the third antenna.
Upon configuration, the Antenna Entity Object-List tab page looks like Figure 3-7.
Reference Information
Purpose
The purpose of the operations here is to configure RF cables to connect the RF ports of
RRU/RSU to the antennas.
Prerequisite
Before configuring the RF cables, ensure the RRUs/RSUs device have been configured.
Procedure
3. In the RF Cable-List tab page, click the icon to open the RF Cable tab page.
4. In the RF Cable tab page, set the parameters according to the descriptions in Table
3-4.
Tip:
The RF cable is used to connect the TX/RX port of one RRU/RSU and the antenna.
The “Connected antenna” associates with the “antenna entity object”. And each RF cable
should call a different antenna entity object.
The “Connected RF port” associates with one ANT port of the RRU/RSU.
Example
Suppose an eNodeB is configured with three 2T4R RRUs (R8882 S2100s), and each
RRU connects with two RETs, as shown in Figure 2-15. In this case, two RF cable
records need to be configured for each RRUs, one RF cable connecting to the first ANT
port and the other connecting to the fourth ANT port, allowing the RRU to connect to the
antenna entities through the two channels. As a result, six RF cable records need to be
configured for this eNodeB, as shown in Table 3-5.
i. Follow the steps in the Procedure to configure the first RF cable. For the
parameter Connected antenna, select “AntEntity=1”, and for the parameter
Connected RF port, select “R8882 S2100 (51.1.1),PortNo=1”.
Figure 3-11 Configuring the First RF Cable for the First RRU (1# RfCable)
ii. Follow the steps in the Procedure to configure the second RF cable. For the
parameter Connected antenna, select “AntEntity=2”, and for the parameter
Connected RF port, select “R8882 S2100 (51.1.1),PortNo=4”.
Figure 3-12 Configuring the Second RF Cable for the First RRU (2# RfCable)
i. Follow the steps in the Procedure to configure the first RF cable. For the
parameter Connected antenna, select “AntEntity=3”, and for the parameter
Connected RF port, select “R8882 S2100 (52.1.1),PortNo=1”.
Figure 3-13 Configuring the First RF Cable for the Second RRU (3# RfCable)
ii. Follow the steps in the Procedure to configure the second RF cable. For the
parameter Connected antenna, select “AntEntity=4”, and for the parameter
Connected RF port, select “R8882 S2100 (52.1.1),PortNo=4”.
Figure 3-14 Configuring the Second RF Cable for the Second RRU (4# RfCable)
i. Follow the steps in the Procedure to configure the first RF cable. For the
parameter Connected antenna, select “AntEntity=5”, and for the parameter
Connected RF port, select “R8882 S2100 (53.1.1),PortNo=1”.
Figure 3-15 Configuring the First RF Cable for the Third RRU (5# RfCable)
ii. Follow the steps in the Procedure to configure the second RF cable. For the
parameter Connected antenna, select “AntEntity=6”, and for the parameter
Connected RF port, select “R8882 S2100 (53.1.1),PortNo=4”.
Figure 3-16 Configuring the Second RF Cable for the Third RRU (6# RfCable)
4. Upon completion, the six RF cable records are displayed in the RF Cable-List tab
page.
For some RRUs/RSUs (e.g. R8882/RSU82), their AISG power outlets are closed
disabled by default. In this case, the AISG devices cannot be scanned. As a result, it is
required to configure their power outlets to provide power supply to the AISG devices.
Note:
For RRUs such as R8884, there is not the PowerOutlet Set option the EMS and it is not
necessary to configure the AISG power outlet parameter. In this case, ignore the operations
in this section.
Purpose
The purpose of the operations here is to configure AISG power outlets to provide power
supply to the AISG devices.
Prerequisite
Before configuring the AISG power outlets, ensure the RRUs/RSUs device have been
configured.
Meanwhile, it is required to check the link connection. The connection should not be
short-circuited or open-circuited; otherwise, even after the AISG power outlet is
configured, the power is cut off due to overcurrent protection.
Procedure
2. In the Managed Element pane, double-click Power Outlet Set (path: Managed
Element --> Device ---> RRU/RSU --> R8882/RSU82 --> Power Outlet Set) to
open the Power Outlet Set-List tab page on the right.
3. In the Power Outlet Set-List tab page, select the desired record and click the
icon to open the Power Outlet Set tab page.
4. In the Power Outlet Set tab page, set the parameters according to the descriptions
in Table 3-6. For AISG devices, set the Switch status parameter to AISG RS485.
Tip:
If AISG power set outlet parameters are modified, data must be synchronized onto the
eNodeB (see Section 3.1.6 for details); otherwise, the RRU/RSU does not provide power
supply to the AISG device.
Before AISG device scanning, no record is in the AISG Device-List of an RRU or RSU.
This section describes how to configure the RETs by using configurations in scenario 1 in
Table 3-3 as an example.
Purpose
The purpose of the operations here is to scan AISG devices and add them.
Prerequisite
Before configuring the RETs, ensure the following conditions are met:
Procedure
The configuration of RETs falls into two main steps: scanning AISG devices and creating
RETs, as described in Section 3.1.5.1 and Section 3.1.5.2 respectively.
2. In the left NE tree of the Topology Management window, right-click the desired NE
agent under the EMS Server node, and choose NE Management > AISG Device
Management from the shortcut menu.
3. In the middle AISG Device Management pane, select the desired NE and click
on the toolbar to pop up the Set AISG Protocol dialog box.
4. In the Set AISG Protocol dialog box, select the proper AISG protocol (V2.0 here)
AISG from the drop-down menu, and then click OK.
6. Upon completion, select the desired record for an RRU to see the details in the
Details pane below.
1. In the Details pane of the scanning result, select the detailed record, and click the
icon to display the Create AISG Device dialog box.
2. In the Create AISG Device dialog box, select a proper antenna entity object for the
Connected antenna, and click OK.
3. When a message box pops up, indicating the AISG device is created successfully,
click OK.
4. After the AISG device is added, its information is displayed in the Configuration
Management.
To view the AISG device information, open the AISG Device-List tab page by
double-clicking AISG Device in the Managed Element pane (path: Managed
Element --> Device ---> RRU/RSU --> R8882/RSU82 --> AISG Device).
Purpose
Prerequisite
Before AISG data synchronization, ensure the AISG devices hav been configured.
Procedure
2. In the Data Synchronization dialog box, select the eNodeB whose data are to be
synchronized and check the option Incremental synchronization, and then click
Synchronize.
3. When a Confirm message box apperas, type the verification code as prompted and
click OK to start data synchronization.
Purpose
The purpose of the operations here is to perform operations related to RETs, such as
query, RET calibration, and setting.
Procedure
2. In the left NE tree of the Topology Management window, right-click the desired NE
agent under the EMS Server node, and choose NE Management > Dynamic
Management from the shortcut menu.
1. In the Dynamic Management interface, click the icon and select the desired
NE.
2. Click to show the dynamic commands. In the tree in middle pane, find and
double-click AISG2.0 Batch Query Antenna Device Data.
Figure 3-29 Finding AISG2.0 Batch Query Antenna Device Data Command
3. In the right AISG Device tab page, click to display the Select AISG Device Data
Domain dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select the information to be queried and click OK.
All items in the Common Parameters and RET Parameters pages can be selected.
However, in most cases, only the first four items in the RET Parameters page are
needed.
6. Upon completion, the results are shown in the Details pane, where you can see the
information of the queried AISG devices, such as antenna model and band.
Tip:
Before sending the configuration data of RET devices, obtain the configuration data file (in
*.bin format) from the RET device vendor.
2. In the right AISG Device tab page, select the RET devices whose configuration data
need to be sent and click .
3. In the Open dialog box that appears, select the configuration data file of the RET
device that is installed at the site, and click Open.
4. The EMS then starts to send configuration data to the RET device. Wait until all data
are sent.
5. Check the operation result in the Operation Execution Details pane, ensuring the
data are successfully sent.
1. Click to show the dynamic commands. In the search field in the middle,
type RET and press Enter.
2. Then in middle pane, find and double-click RET Calibrate under AISG Device.
3. In the right pane, click to run the RET Calibration command. Upon completion,
the result displays.
Tip:
If the result displays, it means RET calibration is successful. In this case, the RET downtilt is
normally correct.
1. Click to show the dynamic commands. In the search field in the middle,
type RET and press Enter.
2. Then in middle pane, find and double-click Set RET Tilt under AISG Device.
4. In the Setting dialog box, set a proper downtilt and click OK.
The operation results are shown in the Details pane. If the Operation Result is
Success, it means the downtilt is successfully set.
1. Click to show the dynamic commands. In the search field in the middle,
type RET and press Enter.
2. Then in middle pane, find and double-click Query RET Tilt under AISG Device.
5. Check the results against those on the design drawings. If they are different, it is
required to re-set the downtilt according to the values on the design drawings.
Purpose
Procedure
Suppose one eNodeB is configured with three RRUs, three ADTMAs and three RETs (as
in 2T2R S111 scenario), the configuration of TMA devices can be done with the following
steps:
2. In the Managed Element pane, double-click TMA Device (path: Managed Element
--> Device ---> BTS Auxiliary Peripheral Device --> Antenna Service --> TMA
Device) to open the TMA Device-List tab page on the right.
3. In the TMA Device-List tab page, click the icon to open the TMA Device tab
page.
4. In the TMA Device tab page, set the parameters according to the descriptions in
Table 3-7.
Note:
For common TMA, one TMA device record should be created for each TMA.
For ADTMA, as each ADTMA includes two TMA units, each ADTMA should be
configured with two TMA device records.
Purpose
The purpose of the operations here is to configure RF cables to connect the RF ports of
RRU/RSU to the TMA devices.
Prerequisite
Before configuring the RF cables, ensure the RRUs/RSUs device, TMA devices, and
antenna entity objects have been configured.
Procedure
Suppose one eNodeB is configured with three RRUs, three ADTMAs and three RETs (as
in 2T2R S111 scenario), the configuration of RF cables can be done with the following
steps:
Tip:
If no RET connects to one ADTMA, this ADTMA should be configured with two RF cable
records as each ADTMA includes two units, which connect to two RF ports of one
RRU/RSU respectively.
If there is one RET connecting to one ADTMA, this ADTMA should be configured with
three RF cable records: two records are used for connections between two ADTMA units and
two RRU/RSU RF ports, and the other is used for connection between the ADTMA and the
RET.
3. In the RF Cable-List tab page, click the icon to open the RF Cable tab page.
4. In the RF Cable tab page, set the parameters according to the descriptions in Table
3-4.
Configure Connected TMA device and Connected RF port: In our example, the
first TMA device (TMA No=1) is connected to RF port 1 (PortNo=1) of the
R8882, and the second TMA device (TMA No=2) is connected to RF port 4
(PortNo=4) of the R8882.
Configure Connected antenna and Connected TMA device: If one TMA device
is connected with an antenna, it is required to configure the connection
between them. In our example, the first TMA device (TMA No=1) is connected
to an antenna (AntEntity=1) on the other side.
Table 3-8 shows the configuration of RF cables in 2T2R scenario, where TMA
devices and RET antennas are configured.
Figure 3-43 shows the results after RF cables of all ADTMA in the 2T2R scenarios
(with TMAs and RET devices) are configured.
Figure 3-43 RF Cables of All ADTMAs Being Configured (2T2R, TMAs + RETs)
Example
Scenario I
The eNodeB is configured as follows: 2T2R S111,3* (one RRU+ one ADTMA).
Figure 3-44 shows the results after RF cables of all ADTMA in the 2T2R scenarios (with
TMAs but without RET devices) are configured.
Scenario II
The eNodeB is configured as follows: 2T4R S111,3* (one RRU + one ADTMA + two
RETs).
Figure 3-45 shows the results after RF cables of all ADTMA in the 2T4R scenarios (with
TMAs and RET devices) are configured.
Before AISG device scanning, no record is in the AISG Device-List of an RRU or RSU.
Purpose
The purpose of the operations here is to scan AISG devices and add them.
Procedure
The configuration of RETs falls into two main steps: scanning AISG devices and creating
TMAs, as described in Section 3.2.3.1 and Section 3.2.3.2 respectively.
Refer to the description in Section 3.1.5.1 to scan AISG devices. The scanning result
may look like Figure 3-46.
Tip:
1. In the Details pane of the scanning result, select the detailed record, and click the
icon to display the Create AISG Device dialog box.
2. In the Create AISG Device dialog box, select a proper TMA device for the
Connected TMA device, and click OK.
3. After the AISG device is added, its information is displayed in the Configuration
Management.
To view the AISG device information, open the AISG Device-List tab page by
double-clicking AISG Device in the Managed Element pane (path: Managed
Element --> Device ---> RRU/RSU --> R8882/RSU82 --> AISG Device).
After the TMA devices are added, perform incremental synchronization of AISG data,
ensuring the data on the RRU to be consistent with those in the EMS. For details about
the synchronization operations, refer to Section 3.1.6.
4 FAQ
The configuration data include the parameters of the connected antenna, such as
maximum downtilt and minimum downtilt.
In sending the configuration data, make sure the correct configuration data file is used.
For the RETs of some vendors, the alarm “RET not calibrated” may be raised after the
configuration data are sent. In this case, it is required to calibrate the RET after
configuration data sending.
For RETs of some vendors, they cannot be used to adjust the downtilt if the calibration
operation is not performed. After calibration, the antennas of some vendors are at the
minimum downtilt, while the antennas of other vendors are at the downtilt before
calibration.
The AISG device is scanned for the first time and the downtilt is set.
A calibration failure alarm is raised, and the downtilt has to be adjusted. If the
downtilt is not required to be adjusted, such an alarm can be ignored because it has
no impact on the services.
Besides, after calibration, the antenna may be at the minimum downtilt or the downtilt
before calibration, so record the downtilt of the antenna before calibration.
If a TMA has not a fixed gain, the alarm “gain setting failure” is also raised when the value
of the gain exceeds the gain range supported by the TMA.
Once such an alarm is raised, re-set the gain to a value that is supported by the TMA.
Currently, the gain of commonly-used TMAs is 12 dB, which should be set to be 48 * 0.25
(where 0.25 is the resolution) in the EMS. If the alarm does not disappear after the gain is
set to a correct value, use the alarm clearing command to clear it.
A.1 RETs
For RETs purchased from vendors, interoperability test (IOT) should be conducted with
ZTE’s base station devices. Once one RET passes the IOT, it is authenticated by ZTE.
In principle, all standard AISG1.1 and AISG2.0 RETs can operate with ZTE’s devices.
Currently, AISG2.0 RETs are configured. In a swapping or update project where there
are AISG1.1 RETs used at the site, the onsite engineers must conduct the IOTs between
these RETs and ZTE devices before deciding whether the existing AISG2.0 RETs are
reserved for use.
AppTable A-1 lists the RETs that have been authenticated by ZTE.
8220.40 is
dual band
8110.40 antenna
RCU;
POWERWAVE 8220.40
8230.40 is
8230.40 triple band
antenna
RCU
RCU embed
Argus
in antenna
Andrew ATM200-A20
Mobile MBRET-RCU-003
TYCC TY-RCUB20
COMBA RCU-V5002
Tip:
1. One RET can only work with the antennas of the same vendor.
2. AISG1.1 RETs and AISG 2.0 RETs are the same in appearance and cost. They differ in
the respective of software and model.
AppTable A-2 lists the TMAs and bias tees that have been authenticated by ZTE.
TA-G12FDA-Z+BT–
Comba 890-915 935-960 12 1.1
M4S2
TY-DTMA900-12-AI
Tycc SG+TYBT-0822S-2 890-915 935-960 12 1.1
4-MFM
Powerw LGP25011+7060.1
ave 5
900M E15R01P97+ASTB
12dB Andrew
T-BOTTOM-FM
0565 AISG2
S292108003+MB5
0140 .0 Mobi 890-915 935-960 12 2.0
F-BIAST-02N
0126 ADTM
A&NS GrenTec 00906804+009138
BT h 03
TA-G12FDA-AZ+B
Comba
T–M4S2
900M 78210440 with
Kathrein
12dB AISG2.0+78210455
0565 AISG2
0190 .0 880-915 925-960 12 2.0
0024 ADTM E15R01P97+ASTB
Andrew
A&NS T-BOTTOM-FM
BT
78210555+782104
Kathrein
55
Powerw LGP18510+7060.1
ave 5
1800M
0505 E15S09P98+ATSB
ADTM Andrew 1710-17 1805-188
3180 T-BOTTOM-FM 12 1.1
A1.1& 85 0
0160 TA-D12FDA-Z+BT–
NSBT Comba
M4S2
TY-DTMA1800-12-
Tycc AISG+TYBT-0822S
-24-MFM
1800M Powerw LGP18520+7060.1
12dB ave 5
0565 AISG2 E15S09P75+ASTB
.0 Andrew 1710-17 1805-188
0140 T-BOTTOM-FM 12 2.0
85 0
0131 ADTM
A&NS TA-D12FDA-AZ+B
Comba
BT T–M4S2
Powerw LGP18620+7060.1
ave 5
1900M
12dB E15S09P94+
0565 AISG2 Andrew ASTBT-BOTTOM-F
.0 M 1850-19 1930-199
0190 12 2.0
10 0
0048 ADTM TA-P12FDA-A+
A&NS Comba
BT–M4S2
BT
GrenTec 00906806+
h 00913803
78210153+
Kathrein
78210455
Powerw LGP21509
ave +7060.15
E15S08P71+ATSB
Andrew
2100M T-BOTTOM-FM
0505
ADTM TA-W12FDA-01+B 1920-19 2110-217
3180 Comba 12 1.1
A1.1& T–M4S2 80 0
0162
NSBT
MB2100-DTMA-B6
Mobi 0-02
+MB5F-BIAST-02N
TY-TMA0003F1V3+
Tycc TYBT-0822S-24-M
FM
78210612+
Kathrein
78210455
Powerw LGP21519
ave +7060.15
E15S09P55+ATSB
Andrew
T-BOTTOM-FM
2100M
0505 TA-W12FDA-AZ+B
ADTM Comba 1920-19 2110-217
3180 T–M4S2 12 2.0
A2.0& 80 0
0163 S292555001+MB5
NSBT Mobi
F-BIAST-02N
TGTA-B12W0-202
Tiger
+ TGCI-DSB0-201
TY-DTMA2100-12-
Tycc AISG2.0+TYBT-08
22S-24-MFM
POWER
2600M TT26-0000112-001
0505 WAVE
ADTM
3180 ANDRE
A2.0& E15S07P02
0163 W
NSBT
COMBA TA-Y12FDA-A
1.1&
Mobi S203022009
2.0
0505
3180 NSBT ANDRE ATSBT-BOTTOM-F
0082 W M
COMBA BT–M4S2
0565
1.1&
0190 NSBT Mobi S203022008
2.0
0042
0505
ANDRE
3100 BT ABT-DMDF-ADBH CWA
W
0038
0565
0190 BT Andrew ABT-DFDM-ADBH CWA
0027
Tip:
1. Kathrein 78210455 supports 24V only. Other NSBTs support both 12V and 24V.
2. NSBTs and BTs, especially those installed on the top of a cabinet, are often needed
when the existing AISG devices are reserved for used.
Tip:
1. If other standard AISG cables are needed, select the mother code 129550560100.
2. If other non-standard DB9-AISG cables are needed, select the mother code
129123761031。
3. For the cascading cable between multi-band RETs, select the standard 0.5 m AISG
cable (material code 129550560329).