Exercises GSM RBS 2106/2206

Installation Verification

Table of Contents
Topic Page
CHAPTER 1: RBS 2106/2206 OVERVIEW...........................................1
EXERCISE 1...................................................................................................................1

CHAPTER 2: RBS AND BBS FUNCTIONS AND

CONFIGURATIONS...............................................................................5
EXERCISE 2...................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 3: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

TOOLS.........................................................................9
EXERCISE 3...................................................................................................................9

CHAPTER 4: ANTENNA SYSTEM TESTS.........................................11

EXERCISE 4.................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 5: SITE INSTALLATION VERIFICATION.........................15

EXERCISE 5.1 – RBS 2106.........................................................................................15
EXERCISE 5.2 – RBS 2206.........................................................................................20

CHAPTER 6: SITE INTEGRATION.....................................................25

EXERCISE 6.................................................................................................................25

CHAPTER 7: FAULT HANDLING.......................................................31

EXERCISE 7.1..............................................................................................................31
EXERCISE 7.2..............................................................................................................32

CHAPTER 1: RBS 2106/2206 OVERVIEW

EXERCISE 1
For questions 1 through 4, complete by circling the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following elements does not belong to the Switching
System (SS)?
a) AUC
b) EIR
c) TRC
 d) HLR
2. The _____ provides all the control functions and physical links
between the MSC and the BTS.
a) BSC
b) ILR
c) OSS
d) GMSC
3. The _____ is the functional entity from which the network
operator monitors and controls the system.
a) BTS
b) SS
c) VLR
d) OSS
4. The RBS 2106 has a maximum capacity of how many
transceivers?
a) 12
b) 24
c) 16
d) 8

5. In the following diagram, complete the missing labels of the

RBS 2106:
6. In the following diagram, complete the missing labels of the RBS
2206:
CHAPTER 2: RBS AND BBS FUNCTIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS
EXERCISE 2
1. One of the functions of the RBS is to handle the radio interface
with the mobile station (circle the correct answer).

a) True
b) False
2. In the following figure, draw the paths of the cooling air from
each of the three fans in the combined climate unit of the RBS
2106.

3. The following figure shows the power system for which RBS?
Answer: _________________________________________

4. The following figure shows what RBS component?

Answer: _________________________________________

5. The following figure shows what type of CDU/antenna

configuration?
Answer: ___________________________________________

6. The following figure shows what type of CDU/antenna

configuration?
Answer: ___________________________________________

7. The following figure shows which type of configuration below

(circle the correct answer):

a) G9deht_3.6(5)\a
b) F9de_2.4 (E-GSM) and F18d_2.4 (GSM 1800)
c) F9de_2.8 (E-GSM) and F18d_2.8 (GSM 1800)
d) F9det_2.6 (E-GSM) and F18dt_2.6 (GSM 1800)
CHAPTER 3: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TEST TOOLS
EXERCISE 3
1. The following figure is the symbol for what (circle the correct
answer)?

a) Don’t feed the animals warning

b) ESD warning
c) Radio Frequency (RF) warning
d) Hazard warning

2. You see the following warning:

What is (are) the possible result(s) if this warning is

neglected?
a) Likely, a fatal accident may occur
b) Likely, a slight burn may occur
c) Likely, nothing serious will happen
d) Likely, you’ll have the power to heal others

3. The following tool:

 a) Is used to discharge electrostatic voltage
b) Should be connected to earth
c) Contains a resistor with an ohmic value greater than 1 MΩ
d) All of the above
4. When working with ladders, which of the following is correct
procedure?
a) Always climb the ladder facing it.
b) Always keep two points of contact (two feet, two hands, or
one hand and one foot).
c) When climbing up on a roof, the ladder should never extend
above the eaves.
d) None of the above
5. A multimeter measures:
a) Height, width, depth
b) Length of time, ESD, and ohmic value
c) Voltage, current, resistance
d) None of the above
6. The Anritsu Site Master is used for verifying of:
a) BBS 2000
b) RBS 2206/2106
c) Distribution Frame
d) Antenna System

CHAPTER 4: ANTENNA SYSTEM TESTS

EXERCISE 4

Preparation
In the following exercise, you will be verifying the previously
installed RBS antenna system for a given site. The exercise will
 cover Distance To Fault (DTF) and Standing Wave Radio (SWR)
tests and related procedures.

The following resources/tools will be needed to complete this

exercise:

• Anritsu Site Master (model S331C recommended)

• Precision Open/Short/Load (for Site Master calibration)
• Laptop/PC with Site Master software
• Work Order (located on the following page)
• Test Record for Antenna System Tests (located on the last
page of this exercise)
• Checklist (located on the last page of this exercise)
• RBS 2106 and 2206 Installation and Integration Manuals,
which include:
– Preconditions
– Work Process (flowchart)
– Installation Verification procedures

Procedure
1. Locate the correct procedures for verifying the antenna system
in the manual(s).
2. Review the Work Order (following page) and test preconditions.
3. Follow the Work Process precisely, and conduct both DTF and
SWR tests.
4. After completing the antenna system tests, complete the Test
Record and Checklist. Make sure the instructor sees your results.
5. Be prepared to discuss your results at the end of this exercise.
Work Order General Information
Work area: DALLAS 01
Cause of this Work Order: Newly-installed RBS antenna system
needs to be tested for proper
installation.
Identification
Work Order Id: DLS 78241
Work Order Issued by: OMC Department
Change status (Time):
Site id: D01
Site name: DALLAS 400
Work order priority: P1
Alarm time:
Alarm slogan:
Fault code subsystem:
Work Order History
Work Order escalated from: N/A
Comments: Perform DTF, SWR and other
applicable tests as necessary.
Task Description
Trouble ticket: -90324
Task title: ANTENNA SYSTEM TESTS
Time
First start (Time):
Last start (Time):
Finished at the latest (Time):
Reporting Results
How to report results: Immediately complete Test Record
and Checklist, and submit to OMC.
References
System documentation:
Alarm Printout:
Check the following: OK

1. Are all outdoor antenna system connectors covered with sealing tape?
 2. Is the Test Record completed?

3. Is the Site Installation Documentation complete with the Test Record and Test
Record supplements (if necessary)?

CHAPTER 5: SITE INSTALLATION VERIFICATIONS

In the following exercises, you will be verifying a previously
installed RBS cabinet. The exercise will cover cable inspection,
switching on the RBS, setting IDB parameters, reading fault status,
various installation verifications, and related procedures.

Exercise 5.1 will be for the RBS 2106; Exercise 5.2 will be for the
RBS 2206. The instructor will assign you/your team to the RBS
model you will be verifying. If there is time allowed, you will be
conducting installation verifications on both models.

EXERCISE 5.1 – RBS 2106

Preparation
The following resources/tools will be needed to complete this
exercise:

• Multimeter
• ESD wrist strap
• Operation and Maintenance Terminal (OMT)
• System Verification Set (OMT software, interface cable, and
manual)
• Diskette (for IDB back-up)
• Work Order (located on the following page)
• Completed “Test Record for Antenna System Tests”
(Exercise 4)
• Test Record for Stand Alone Tests (located on the second to
the last page of Exercise 5.1)
• Checklist (located on the last page of Exercise 5.1)
• RBS 2106 Installation and Integration Manual, which includes:
– Preconditions
– Work Process (flowchart)
– Installation verification procedures
Procedure
1. Locate the correct procedures for verifying the RBS 2106 site
installation in the Installation and Integration manual.
2. Review the Work Order (following page) and verify preconditions.
3. Follow the Work Process precisely, and conduct all procedures and
installation verifications.
4. After completing the antenna system tests, complete the Test
Record and Checklist. Make sure the instructor sees your results.
5. Be prepared to discuss your results at the end of this exercise.

Test Record
Checklist Check the following:

1. Are all fault indicators off?

2. Is the Local indicator on the DXU off (or flashing if no PCM link is connected)?
 3. Are all other indicators on the DXU off?

4. Are the Local indicators on all dTRUs off (or flashing if no PCM link is
connected)?

5. Are all RF off indicators on all dTRUs on?

6. Are all other indicators on all dTRUs off?

7. Are all other green operational indicators on?

8. Are all yellow indicators off?

9. Has all installation verification equipment been disconnected from the RBS?

10. Is the cabinet dry inside?

11. Are the inside and the outside of the cabinet free of damage?

12. Are all cables free of damage?

13. Are all EMC sealants and cable penetrations intact?

14. Is a back-up copy of the IDB saved on a disk?

15. Are all tools accounted for?

16. Is the cabinet door locked?

17. Is the external air intake free of obstructions?

18. Is all necessary paperwork completed?

CHAPTER 6: SITE INTEGRATION

EXERCISE 6

Preparation
 In the following exercise, you will be integrating the RBS with the
BSC and then testing to verify the integration. The exercise will
cover bringing the RBS into service and making test calls on the
air interface. The instructor will assign you/your team to the RBS
model you will be integrating/testing.

The following resources/tools will be needed to complete this

exercise:

• TEMS
• Laptop/PC with TEMS software
• Work Order (located after the Procedure section)
• Completed “Test Record for Antenna System Tests”
(Exercise 4)
• Completed “Test Record for Site Installation Tests” (Exercise
5.1 or 5.2)
• Test Record for RBS Site Integration (located after the Work
Order)
• Checklist (located on the second to the last page of this exercise)
• Network Element Acceptance Certificate (located on the last
page of this exercise)
• RBS 2106 and 2206 Installation and Integration Manuals,
which include:
– Preconditions at the RBS and the BSC
– Work Process (flowchart)
– Installation verification procedures

Procedure
1. Locate the correct procedures for verifying the RBS site integration
in the Installation and Integration manual for your assigned RBS.
2. Review the Work Order (following page) and installation
verification preconditions.
3. Follow the Work Process precisely, and conduct all site integration
tests.
4. After completing the site integration tests, complete the Test
Record, Checklist, and the Network Element Acceptance
Certificate. Make sure the instructor sees your results.
5. Be prepared to discuss your results at the end of this exercise.
Work Order General Information
Work area: DALLAS 01
Cause of this Work Order: Newly-installed and verifyed RBS
needs to be integrated with the BSC
and test calls made.
Identification
Work Order Id: DLS 78243
Work Order Issued by: OMC Department
Change status (Time):
Site id: D01
Site name: DALLAS 400
Work order priority: P1
Alarm time:
Alarm slogan:
Fault code subsystem:
Work Order History
Work Order escalated from: N/A
Comments: Perform all necessary tests to verify
RBS is integrated correctly.
Task Description
Trouble ticket: -90327
Task title: SITE INTEGRATION
Time
First start (Time):
Last start (Time):
Finished at the latest (Time):
Reporting Results
How to report results: Immediately complete Test Record,
Checklist, and Network Element
Acceptance Certificate, and submit to
OMC.
References
System documentation:
Alarm Printout:
Test Record
Checklist Check the following:

1. Are all green operational indicators on?

2. Are all other indicators off?

3. Has all installation verification equipment been disconnected from the RBS?

4. Is the RBS cabinet dry inside?

5. Are the inside and the outside of the cabinet free of damage?

6. Is the RBS free from foreign objects?

7. Are all cables free of damage?

8. Is a back-up copy of the IDB saved on a disk?

9. Have all tools been accounted for?

10. Is the external air intake free from obstructions?

11. Has the RBS door been locked?

12. Is all necessary paperwork completed?

CHAPTER 7: FAULT HANDLING
EXERCISE 7.1
1. A flashing green optical indicator means what?
a) The unit is working properly.
b) The unit is faulty.
c) Wait, activity is in progress.
d) It’s time to go home.

2. Any version of the OMT software will support the

RBS 2106 and 2206.
a) True
b) False

3. What is the corrective action(s) to take if the RBS

stops operating while running on battery power?

Answer: ______________________________________
______________________________________

4. What is the corrective action(s) to take if there is

no communication between the DXU and the
dTRU?

Answer: ______________________________________
___________________________________
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EXERCISE 7.2
In the following exercise, perform the corrective
action on the assigned RBS:

While troubleshooting the RBS, you receive the

following dTRU fault:

Fault No.: SO TRXC 12A: 13

1. Review and take any necessary corrective actions

on the fault.
2. Complete a Trouble Report (opposite page).
3. If necessary, complete a Repair Delivery Note
(below) for the faulty unit.
4. Be prepared to review your results with the
instructor.