Radio Networks Parameter

NOKIA NMS/2000
FOR MANAGING CELLULAR NETWORKS
RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS
User's Guide
Document number/Issue
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice and describes only the software version defined in the introduction of this document. This document is intended for the use of Nokia Telecommunications customers only, and no part of it may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or means without the written permission of Nokia Telecommunications. The information or statements given in this document concerning the suitability, capacity, or performance of the mentioned hardware or software products cannot be considered binding but shall be defined in the agreement made between Nokia Telecommunications and the customer. Nokia Telecommunications will not be responsible in any event for errors in this document or for any damages, incidental or consequential (including monetary losses), that might arise from the use of this publication or the information in it. This material and the software described in this document are copyrighted according to the applicable laws. Trademarks The Nokia name and the Nokia logo are trademarks of Nokia Telecommunications Oy. Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks and they are mentioned for identication purposes only. This document was produced and printed at Nokia Telecommunications, Network Management Systems, Hatanpnkatu 3, 33100 Tampere, Finland.
No. of pages 97/LRa
Edited by L. Rasinaho 6 May 1997
Author L. Rasinaho 6 May 1997
Approved by J. Hartikainen 6 May 1997
Previous issue (2) approved 16 Aug 1996
Copyright Nokia Telecommunications Oy 1997. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 WHAT IS NEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 1.2 Changes from T8 to T9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Changes from T7 to T8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 What You Need to Know First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Where to Find More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Terms and Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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INTRODUCTION TO RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS . . . . . 13

3.1 General Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BSC PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 4.2 4.3 BSC Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 BSC LAPDs Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BSC Version and Options Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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BCCH ALLOCATION PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 MOBILE ALLOCATION PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BCF PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7.1 7.2 7.3 BCF Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Available BSC LAPDs Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 BCF Outputs Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
BTS PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 BTS Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell Access Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCH Configuration Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interference Averaging Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queueing Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Configuration Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADCE Parameters and List of Adjacencies Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 37 40 42 43 45 46 47 48
TRX PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.1 9.2 9.3 TRX Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Available BSC LAPDs Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 TRX Outputs Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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HOC PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 HOC Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOC Averaging Parameters Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOC Threshold Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 63 65 67
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POC PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11.1 POC Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 11.2 POC Averaging Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 11.3 POC Threshold Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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LA PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
12.1 LA Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 12.2 BTSs under LA Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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NWLA PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 BSC IN MSC PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 BTS IN MSC PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

15.1 BTS in MSC Parameter Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 15.2 Available Routing Zones Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 15.3 Location Information to PSTN Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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What is New
WHAT IS NEW
This chapter outlines the most significant changes that have occurred in radio network management software and/or documentation since the last two releases of the Nokia NMS.
1.1
Changes from T8 to T9
New parameters and windows or dialogs in the release T9: Parameter Identical LAC Switch Identical LAC Switch BSC Routes (OPT Multiple Vocoder): EFR Speech BSC Routes (OPT Multiple Vocoder): EFR Speech/FR BSC Routes (OPT Multiple Vocoder): EFR Speech/HR BSC Routes (OPT Multiple Vocoder): EFR Speech/DR Cell Test State OPT Local Area Dialling Code Charging Area (OPT Charging Based on Distance or OPT Charging Based on Home Area) Supplementary Charging Area (OPT Charging Based on Home Area) (This dialog allows the selection of the routing zone from a pre-defined list) Location Number Type of Location Number Numbering Plan ID Number Presentation Status Internal NW Number Indicator Window or Dialog LA parameter window NWLA parameter window BSC in MSC parameter window
BTS in MSC parameter window
Available Routing Zones
OPT Location Information to PSTN
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Changes from T7 to T8
New parameters and windows or dialogs in the release T8:
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Parameter Intelligent Underlay-Overlay OPT Half rate Optimisation MS Power Level in HO Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Fast Moving MS Handling Dual Band Half Rate Frequency Band in Use: MULTI External Sync Source OPT Remote Degradation of BTS Service: BBU Procedure OPT Multi band: Dual Band Cell MS Max Distance in Call Setup OPT Extended Cell Radius OPT Half Rate: TCH Rate Intra Cell HO OPT Directed Retry OPT FACCH Call Setup Radio Link Control DL: Power Offset C/N Threshold OPT Optimisation MS Power Level in HO TRHO Target Level: Not Used and Used OPT Chained Cells OPT Fast Moving MS Handling: Fast Moving Threshold and Adjacent Cell Layer CH Type, Frequency, and TRX Locked Optimum Rx Lev UL: Not Used and Used OPT Half Rate: Half Rate Support LAPD Number: Select O&M
Window or Dialog BSC parameter window BSC Version and Options dialog
BAL parameter window BCF parameter window
BTS parameter window
Cell Access Parameters dialog Interference Averaging Parameters dialog ADCE and List of Adjacencies window
Channel Configuration Dialog TRX parameter window
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Parameter Output x Purpose of Output Frequency Type Interfering Cell(s) Used Interfering Cell(s) CI Interfering Cell(s) LAC Interfering Cell(s) Level Adjustment Interfering Cell(s) C/I Weight Interfering Cell(s) C/I Type OPT Extended Cell Radius (S4 or later): MS Range Min
Window or Dialog TRX Outputs dialog TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters dialog
HOC parameter window
Interfering Cells: Averaging HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Window Size Parameters dialog Interfering Cells: All Averaged Interfering Cells: Number of Zero Results Super Reuse Estimation Method Min BSIC Decode Time Super Reuse Good CI Threshold CI Ratio Super Reuse Good CI Threshold Px Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold Nx Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold CI Ratio Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold Px Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold Nx BSC Routes: No Pool and Full Rate BSC in MSC window OPT Half Rate: Half Rate Pool OPT Half Rate: Dual Rate Pool
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About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is intended for the Nokia NMS Release T9 user who is in charge of managing the radio network in the GSM/DCS/PCS system. This document describes the parameters of managed objects needed in managing the radio network of the BSS and the MSC and supported by the Nokia NMS. A short introduction to radio network parameters in given in Chapter 3, Introduction to Radio Network Parameters. The subsequent chapters (from Chapter 4 to Chapter 15) provide information on the managed object specific parameters and parameter windows. This chapter covers the following topics: What You Need to Know First How to Use This Manual Where to Find More Typographic Conventions Terms and Concepts
2.1
What You Need to Know First

This manual assumes that you are well familiar with the information presented in Starting with the Nokia NMS.
2.2
How to Use This Manual

This manual serves as a guide to the radio network parameters and it is meant to be used together with Radio Network Management Part I and Radio Network Management Part II.
2.3
Where to Find More

For information and step-by-step instructions on how to use BSS and MSC Radio Network Management applications, refer to Radio Network Management Part I, TAN 0668 en. For information and step-by-step instructions on how to use the optional applications within the radio network management area, excluding MSC Radio Network Management, refer to Radio Network Management Part II, TAN 0366 en. For information on creating managed objects, creating views, naming managed objects and using the Network Editor application, please refer to View Management, TAN 0509 en.
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About This Manual
For details on the parameter database of radio network, see Database Description for Radio Network Management, TAN 0295 en. For guidance on how to configure the network, see Expanding and Redimensioning Networks, TAN 0432 en. For details on MML commands used in radio network management, see Remote Management of Network Elements, TAN 0364 en. For information on the User Group Profiles and Authority Manager applications as well as information on setting rights for users, refer to User Management, TAN 0510 en. For information on the system administrators tasks as regards the NMS database, refer to Database Maintenance, TAN 0514 en. For information on hardware, Nokia NMS file system structure, Nokia NMS applications, processes and configuration files, see Technical Reference Guide, TAN 0453 en. If you need an overall description of the Nokia NMS Top-level User Interface and an induction session to using the Nokia NMS, refer to Starting with the Nokia NMS, TAN 0312 en. If you need information on other Nokia NMS manuals, please refer to NMS/2000 Description of Documentation, TAN 0442 en. If you are unfamiliar with any of the terms used in this guide, please refer to Glossary, TAN 0145 en. For information on parameters related to base stations, refer to GSM Rec. 03.03, Chapter 4.2 Base Station Identity Code.
2.4
Typographic Conventions
This manual uses the following typographic conventions:
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Style Initial Upper-Case Lettering
Explanation Application names Hardware components Names of windows and dialogs Emphasis State, status or mode File and directory names Names of database tables Parameters User names System output User input
Italicised text
Courier
UPPER-CASE LETTERING Bold text Initial Upper-Case Lettering in Italics <bracketed text> Shaded box
Keys on the keyboard (ALT, TAB, CTRL etc.) Graphical user interface components Referenced documents Referenced sections and chapters within a document Variable user input Further information about command line parameters
2.5
Terms and Concepts

The following list explains the terms and concepts that are used in this manual. If you are unfamiliar with any other terms, concepts or abbreviations, please refer to the Glossary. Term ARFCN BAL BCCH BCC BCF BSC BSIC BSS BSSAP Explanation Absolute Radio Frequency Number BCCH Allocation List Broadcast Control Channel Base Station Colour Code Base Control Function Base Station Controller Base Station Identity Code Base Station System Base Station System Application Part
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Term BTS CB CBCH CCCH CCH CI C/N DCS DE21 DE34
Explanation Base Transceiver Station Cell Broadcast Cell Broadcast Channel Common Control Channel Control Channel Cell ID Carrier/Noise Digital Cellular System 2nd generation BTS, an ordinary type of a BTS; in the DCS, DE21 is called DF12. 3rd generation BTS that has advanced frequency hopping capabilities; in the DCS, DE34 is called DF34. 4th generation BTS site; in the DCS, DE45 is called DF45. Downlink Discontinuous Transmission Enhanced Full Rate Fast Associated Control Channel Handover Handover Control Hopping Sequence Number Identification International Mobile Subscriber Identity Integrated Services Digital Network Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Location Area Location Area Code Link Access Procedure on the D-Channel Mobile Allocation Mobile Allocation List Broadcast Control Channel Combined Broadcast Control Channel Broadcast Control Channel Combined with SDCCH and CBCH
DE45 DL DTX EFR FACCH HO HOC HSN ID IMSI ISDN IUO LA LAC LAPD MA MAL MBCCB MBCCH MBCCHC
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Term MCC MML MNC MS MSC NCC NWLA OPT PCS PLMN POC PSTN RACH RF RFTE SACCH SDCCH SMS STM TCH TCHD TCHF TCHH TDMA TRHO TRX TSC TSL UL VLR
Explanation Mobile Country Code Man-Machine Language Mobile Network Code Mobile Station Mobile Services Switching Centre Network Colour Code Network Location Area Optional Personal Communications System Public Land Mobile Network Power Control Public Switched Telephone Network Random Access Channel Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Test Equipment Slow Associated Control Channel Stand Alone Dedicated Control Channel Short Message Service Site Test Mobile Traffic Channel Dual Rate Traffic Channel Full Rate Traffic Channel Half Rate Traffic Channel Time Division Multiple Access Traffic Reason Handover Transceiver Time Sequence Code Time Slot Uplink Visitor Location Register
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Introduction to Radio Network Parameters
INTRODUCTION TO RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS

All the parameters of one managed object are handled as a group, that is, as a single parameter set. For practical reasons, however, the parameters are grouped into several windows on the display. The BTS parameters, for example, are divided into several windows. Nevertheless, all the parameters are stored into the database at the same time, not window by window.
3.1
General Parameters
All parameter windows have the ID, name and address parameters of the managed object in question. The ID Parameter is the identifier of the managed object. For further information on how the ID parameter is constructed, refer to the View Management manual. The name parameter is the name of the managed object. The address parameter is the address of the managed object. All the other parameters are managed object specific parameters, which are described in this manual in connection with the managed object specific parameter windows.
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BSC Parameters
BSC PARAMETERS
The BSC parameters are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: BSC Parameter Window BSC LAPDs Dialog BSC Version and Options Dialog
4.1
BSC Parameter Window

In the BSC parameter window, you can display, enter and modify BSC parameters. You can open this window from the BSC pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 1. Example of BSC Parameter Window (S4 or later)
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BSC Parameters
Note: In the case of BSC Version S3, the parameter window differs from the one presented in the figure above. You will find descriptions of parameters for both BSC Version S3, and S4 (or later) in the following table, however. The following table explains the parameters in the BSC parameter window. Parameter BSC ID Description The identifier of the (parent) BSC. The BSC ID is a unique number within the parent MSC, and the value is the C number given by the manufacturer. The name of the BSC in free format text. The address of the (parent) BSC in free format text. This parameter specifies the number of preferred cells that the BSC should include in a Handover Required message sent to the MSC. The range is from 1 to 16. For more details, see Rec. GSM 08.08, Chapter 3.1.5.1.1. Generation of the HANdover REQuired Message. This parameter indicates the size of a macrocell by means of the maximum transmission power of the MS in a GSM cell. The range is 5...43 dBm. If the parameter value is set at 5 dBm, the division of cells into macrocells and microcells is not in use. The GSM Macrocell Threshold parameter is used by the BSC in the HO and power control processes. This parameter indicates the size of a microcell by means of the maximum transmission power of the MS in a GSM cell. The range is 5...43dBm. If the parameter value is set at 43dBm, the division of cells into macrocells and microcells is not in use. The GSM Microcell Threshold parameter is used by the BSC in the HO and power control processes.
BSC Name BSC Address General Handover Req Message: No. of Pref Cells
Cell Power Thresholds: GSM Macrocell Threshold
Cell Power Thresholds: GSM Microcell Threshold
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Parameter Cell Power Thresholds: DCS Macrocell Threshold
Description This parameter indicates the size of a DCS macro cell by means of the maximum transmission power of the MS in a DCS cell. If the parameter value is set at 0 dBm, the division of cells into macrocells and microcells is not in use. The DCS Macrocell Threshold attribute is used by the BSC in the HO and power control process. The parameter may receive the following values: DCS 0...36 dBM with 2 dBM step DCS19 0...32 dBm with 2 dBm step
and 33 dBm with 1 dBm
Cell Power Thresholds: DCS Microcell Threshold
This parameter indicates the size of a microcell by means of the maximum transmission power of the MS in a DCS or DCS19 cell. If the parameter value is set at 36 dBm in DCS or 33 dBm in DCS19, the division of cells into macrocells and microcells is not in use. The DCS Microcell Threshold parameter is used by the BSC in the HO and power control process. The parameter may receive the following values: DCS 0...36 dBm with 2 dBm step DCS19 0...32 dBm with 2 dBm step
and 33 dBm with 1 dBm
Battery Backup Timer
This parameter indicates the time the BSC attempts to hand over the ongoing calls from certain transceivers, depending on the current configuration, after the main power supply failure of the BCF. The range is from 1 to 500. BSC Option: Remote Degradation of BTS Service. When this check button is selected, answers to paging calls may use the FACCH call setup. Note: Is shown only in the case of BSC version S4, or later. When this check button is selected, ordinary calls may use the FACCH call setup. Note: Is shown only in the case of BSC S4, or later. When this check button is selected, reestablished calls may use the FACCH call setup. Note: Is shown only in the case of BSC Version S4, or later.
OPT FACCH Call Setup: Answer to Paging
OPT FACCH Call Setup: Ordinary
OPT FACCH Call Setup: Re-establishment
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BSC Parameters
Parameter Emergency Call on FACCH
Description When this check button is selected, the emergency calls may use the FACCH call setup. Note: Is shown only in the case of BSC Version S4, or later. This parameter describes the action the BSC should perform when the timing advance of an MS exceeds the limit. The values and meanings are the following: Clear the call immediately. Handover, no call clear. From 1 to 60: indicates the time in seconds reserved for a handover, after which the call shall be cleared. Defines the order of preference between intracell and inter-cell handovers when the cause of the handover is an uplink interference; Inter-cell Intra-cell Defines the order of preference between intracell and inter-cell handovers when the cause of the handover is a downlink interference; Inter-cell Intra-cell Controls the target cell selection and the TCH channel rate determination in the traffic channel allocation during BSS internal handovers; Actual rate Data call No rate change Preferred rate Best candidate Defines the higher threshold value below which the number of free full rate TCH resources has to be when a half rate TCH is allocated if preferred half rate or full rate TCH resource is requested, and if a half rate TCH was the last allocated dual rate resource. Defines the lower threshold value above which the number of free full-rate TCH resources has to be, when a full rate TCH is allocated if preferred half rate or full rate resource is requested, and if a full rate TCH was the last allocated dual rate resource.
MS Distance Behaviour
Intelligent UnderlayOverlay: Ho Preference Order Interference UL
Intelligent UnderlayOverlay: HO Preference Order Interference DL
OPT Half Rate: TCH Rate Internal HO
OPT Half Rate: BTS Load Upper Dependent TCH Rate
OPT Half Rate: BTS Load Lower Dependent TCH Rate
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BSC Parameters
4.2
BSC LAPDs Dialog

In the BSC LAPDs dialog, you can display information on the LAPD signalling links of the desired BSC. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Display LAPDs... in the BSC parameter window.
Figure 2. Example of BSC LAPDs Dialog The following items are included in the list: Number of the LAPD signalling link PCM parameter, that is, the identifier of the used 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk TSL parameter, that is, the number of the used 64 kbit/s time slot in the 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk Number of the used subslot Destination of the signalling link
4.3
BSC Version and Options Dialog

In the BSC Version and Options dialog, you can display the BSC software version and options included at the BSC, and define the options when making named parameter sets for a BSC in advance. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Version and Options... in the BSC parameter window.
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BSC Parameters
Figure 3. BSC Version and Options Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the BSC Version and Options dialog. Parameter BSC Version S4 BSC Version S5 BSC Version S6 Double BCCH Allocation List Description The BSC software version S4 The BSC software version S5 The BSC software version S6 You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Double BCCH Allocation Listspecific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s).
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BSC Parameters
Parameter Directed Retry
Description You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Directed Retry-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Remote Degradation of BTS Service-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the BTS C2 Cell Reselectionspecific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the FACCH Call Setup-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the SDCCH Handover-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC to be able to collect statistics about the remote inter of BTS serial and version numbers. You must have this option included at BSC to be able to collect rx qual statistics. You must have this option included at BSC to be able to collect statistics for the HO Adjacent Cell Measurement. You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Chained Cells-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Extended Cell Radius-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Underlay-Overlay-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC to be able to collect statistics about the RNW usage. You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Optimisation MS Power Level in HO-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s).
Remote Degradation of BTS Service
C2 Cell Reselection
FACCH Call Setup
SDCCH Handover
Remote Inter of BTS Ser and Ver Nbrs Rx Qual Statistics HO Adjacent Cell Measurement Chained Cells
Extended Cell Radius
Underlay-Overlay Statistics
RNW Optimisation Statistics Usage Optimisation MS Power Level in HO
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BSC Parameters
Parameter Intelligent UnderlayOverlay
Description You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Intelligent Underlay-Overlayspecific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Fast Moving MS Handlingspecific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Dual Band-specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s). You must have this option included at BSC in order to have the Half Rate- specific parameters available in relevant parameter window(s) and dialog(s).
Fast Moving MS Handling
Dual Band
Half Rate
Note: The BSC Options settings must be the same as in the BSC, for the NMS must be aware of the options that exist in the BSC. You must therefore first read the BSC parameters from the BSC to the NMS. For more information on how to upload parameters, see Radio Network Management Part I. Note that you cannot modify the options from the NMS, but you can choose options for making named parameter sets.
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BCCH Allocation Parameters
BCCH ALLOCATION PARAMETERS

You can display, enter and modify BCCH allocation parameters in the BAL parameter window You can open this window from the BAL pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 4. Example of BAL Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the BAL window. Parameter BAL ID BAL Name BAL Address Frequency Band In Use Description The identifier of the BCCH Allocation List. This is a unique number within a BSC. The descriptive name of the BAL in free format text. The maximum number of characters is 80. The address of the BAL in free format text. This parameter specifies whether the BCCH Allocation List includes GSM, DCS 1800, PCS1900, or DUAL BAND frequencies. For details, see Rec. GSM 04.08 (BA-NO, CANO). This attribute contains a BCCH allocation list which includes up to 32 carrier frequencies.
Frequencies
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Note: The Double BCCH Allocation List option in the BSC dialog titled Version and Options must be chosen before you can modify the parameters. The option must also be chosen in the corresponding BSC package.
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MOBILE ALLOCATION PARAMETERS

You can display, enter and modify mobile allocation parameters in the MAL parameter window. You can open this window from the MAL pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 5. Example of MAL Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the MAL window. Parameter MAL ID MAL Name MAL Address Description The identifier of the MAL. This is a unique number within a BSC. The descriptive name of the MAL in free format text. The maximum number of characters is 80. The address of the MAL in free format text.
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Parameter Frequency in Use
Description This parameter specifies whether the Mobile Allocation List includes GSM, DCS 1800, or PCS1900 frequencies. For details, see Rec. GSM 04.08 (BA-NO, CA.NO). This attribute represents the mobile allocation (MA), that is, the ARFCN frequencies which are used for frequency hopping by MS. Currently the list can contain a maximum of 63 frequencies.
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BCF PARAMETERS
The BCF parameters are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: BCF Parameter Window Available BSC LAPDs Dialog BCF Outputs Dialog
7.1
BCF Parameter Window

In the BCF parameter window, you can display, enter and modify BCF parameters. You can open this window from the BCF pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 6. Example of BCF Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the BCF parameter window. Parameter BCF ID BCF Name Description The identifier of the BCF. The BCF ID is a unique number within the parent BSC. The descriptive name of the BCF in free format text.
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Parameter BCF Address LAPD Number
Description The address of the BCF in free format text. This parameter defines which LAPD is used. It is a unique number within a BSC. When defining named parameter sets, you can use a LAPD number which has not been created by MML commands. See also Section 7.2, Available BSC LAPDs Dialog later in this chapter. Defines which 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk is being used for signalling. Defines which 64 Kbit/s PCM time slot is being used for signalling. The number of the used subslot. Defines the DE/DF45 sites master clock TRX. The value 0 means that the site is not a synchronised but a standalone site. BCF has to be locked before you can modify the parameter. Indicates the synchronisation source of the master clock transceiver in a synchronised DE/ DF45 site. If the site is a standalone site, this attribute defines the synchronisation source for all transceivers in the site; BTS internal PCM external Other external BCF has to be locked before you can modify the parameter. The BTS Site Type can be DE21 DE34 or DE45. There are three types of BCFs at the moment in the GSM system. DE21 is an ordinary type of BTS site, that is, it is a second generation base station site. DE34 has advanced frequency hopping capabilities, and thus it is a third generation base station site. DE45 is the fourth generation BTS site. For the DCS, DE21 is called DF12, DE34 is called DF34, and DE45 is called DF45. This parameter describes whether test equipment has been installed in the site. The valid values are: No Test Equipment: No test equipment installed. STM: Only STM installed. RFTE: Only RFTE installed.
BCF Signalling Channel: PCM BCF Signalling Channel: TSL BCF Signalling Channel: Sub TSL Master Clock TRX
External Sync Source (DE/DF 45 only)
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Parameter OPT Remote Degradation of BTS Service: Battery Backup Procedure (BBU)
Description This parameter defines the functionality related with the remote degradation of BTS service under TRX shutdown. In the BBU you have the following three options: Transmission and all TRXs left alive Transmission and BCCH TRX left alive Transmission alive BSC Option: Remote Degradation of BTS Service.
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Available BSC LAPDs Dialog

In the Available BSC LAPDs dialog, you can select the LAPD signalling links that are used for O&M signalling between the BSC and its BCFs, and for telecommunications purposes between the BSC and its TRXs. The dialog relates to both BCF and TRX. To open this dialog, click the Select... button in the LAPD Number pane of the BCF parameter window.
Figure 7. Example of Available BSC LAPDs Dialog The following items are listed in each line: Number of the LAPD signalling link PCM parameter, that is, the identifier of the used 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk
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TSL parameter, that is, the number of the used 64 kbit/s time slot in the 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk Number of used subslot
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BCF Outputs Dialog

In BCF Outputs dialog, you can control the on/off state of the wired BCF outputs, which are used for controlling the external devices at the BCF site. The BCF outputs are not created into the NMS when creating a BCF. Instead, they are created for the BSC. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Output Parameters... in the BCF Parameter Window. Note: BCF Outputs are not valid for the DE45/DF45 type BTS sites.
Figure 8. Example of BCF Outputs Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the BCF Outputs dialog. Parameter Output x Description If this check button is selected, the state of the corresponding output is on. Otherwise the state of the output is off. This free format text describes the purpose of the output. This text is not used by the NMS. It is for information only.
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BTS PARAMETERS
The BTS parameters are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: BTS Parameter Window Cell Access Parameters Dialog CCH Configuration Parameters Dialog Interference Averaging Parameters Dialog Queueing Parameters Dialog BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters Dialog Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters Dialog Channel Configuration Dialog ADCE Parameters and List of Adjacencies Windows
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BTS Parameter Window

In the BTS parameter window, you can display, enter and modify BTS parameters. You can open this window from the BTS pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
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Figure 9. Example of BTS Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the BTS parameter window. Parameter BTS ID BTS Name BTS Address Description The identifier of the BTS. The BTS ID is a unique number within the parent BSC. The descriptive name of the BTS in free format text. The characters must be alphanumerical. The address of the BTS in free format text.
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Parameter Cell ID
Description This parameter defines the cell identification. The Cell ID is a unique identifier of the cell within a location area. The range is from 1 to 65535. For further details, see Rec. GSM 03.03, Chapter 4.1.1 Cell Identity. Note: The Cell ID can be changed only when the BTS is locked. If the Cell ID is changed, the incoming cell adjacency is deleted automatically and then recreated with the help of the new Cell ID and/ or LA ID. The location area identification. This is a global identity of a location area. The LA ID consists of an MCC, MNC and LAC. (See below). For further details on the LA ID, MCC, MNC and LAC, see Rec. GSM 03.03, Chapter 4.1 Composition of the location area identification. Note: The LA ID can be changed only when the BTS is locked. If the LA ID is changed, the incoming cell adjacency is deleted automatically and then recreated with the help of the new LA ID and/or Cell ID. The mobile country code, which identifies the country in which the network is located. The range of the parameter is from 0 to 999. The mobile network code, which identifies the network within a country. The range of the parameter is from 0 to 99. This parameter contains the location area code. The range is from 1 to 65535. The LAC is a unique identifier of a location area within the network. For further details, see Rec. GSM 03.03, Chapter 4.1 Composition of the location area identification. The base station identity code, which consists of an NCC and BCC. For further details, see Rec. GSM 03.03, Chapter 4.2 Base Station Identity Code. Note: The BSIC can be changed only when the BTS is locked. If the BSIC is changed, the incoming adjacencies must be set with the new values. For instructions on how to do this, see Radio Network Management Part I.
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Parameter NCC
Description This parameter contains the network colour code. The range is from 0 to 7. For further details, see Rec. GSM 03.03, Chapter 4.2 Base Station Identity Code. This parameter contains the base station colour code. The range is from 0 to 7. For further details, see Rec. GSM 03.03, Chapter 4.2 Base Station Identity Code. This is an NMS parameter that defines the type of cell. The possible values are the following: Extended Cell, a cell with a radiation that has been extended beyond 30 kilometres by changing the timing advance. Sectorized Cell, a site with multiple BTSs (max. three BTSs) positioned to give the right radiation. Standard Cell, a cell with one BTS that radiates in all directions Umbrella Cell, a cell that covers one or several small and macro cells and the area between them The cell type parameter is used by the NMS only; it is not sent to the BSC. This parameter specifies whether the BTS is a GSM BTS, a DCS 1800 BTS, or a PCS 1900 BTS. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08 (BA-NO, CA-NO). Note: The Frequency Band in Use can be defined in creation only. These parameters define the Hopping Mode that can be used. There are three hopping modes: Non-hopping Baseband RF RF hopping is only available in the DE34/DF34 type or later generations BTS site. Note: The Frequency Hopping Mode can be changed only when the BTS is locked. In DE34/DF34 type BTS site you must also lock the BCF.
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Parameter HSN-1
Description The hopping sequence number in the nonhopping mode associated with mobile allocation (i). See Notes on Frequency Hopping later in this section. The hopping sequence number in the baseband mode associated with mobile allocation (ii). See Notes on Frequency Hopping later in this section. This parameter contains a reference to the mobile allocation object instance that is used at the cell with RF hopping. The attribute must be assigned a value before the administrative state of RF hopping BTS is changed to unlocked. Used Mobile Allocation is only available in DE34/DF34 type or later generations BTS sites. If there are MALs, the used mobile allocation is either of the following: Not assigned Assigned ID These parameters define the maximum and minimum transmit power that a mobile station may use. This parameter indicates the maximum transmit power a mobile station may use within the range of the cell. In GSM the range is from 5 to 43. In DCS 1800 the range is from 0 to 36, and in PCS1900 from 0 to 33. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (MS_TXPWR_MAX). Note: If the MS Tx Pwr Max is changed, the incoming adjacencies must be set with the new values. For instructions on how to do this, see Radio Network Management Part I. This parameter indicates the minimum transmit power a mobile station may use in the cell. In GSM the range is from 5 to 43. In DCS 1800 the range is from 0 to 36, and in PCS1900 from 0 to 33. Note: The MS Tx Pwr Min must be smaller than the MS Tx Pwr Max. These parameters define the RACH control parameters.
HSN-2
Used Mobile Allocation
MS Power Level
MS Tx Pwr Max
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Parameter Max Number of Retransmission
Description The maximum number of retransmissions that a mobile station may perform on the RACH. This parameter is broadcast on the BCCH channel of the cell. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 6.6.2 Reselection Algorithm and Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 10.5.2.17 RACH control parameters. This parameter indicates the maximum number of RACH slots the MS should wait for after an unsuccessful random access attempt before trying again. The actual number of the slots the MS waits for is a random number between 0 and the value of this parameter. This parameter is also called the Tx Integer. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 10.5.2.17 RACH control parameters. This parameter defines the parameters related to handover measurements. This parameter controls the measurement averaging in the BTS. The value is the number of SACCH multiframes over which the BTS averages the measurements. Value 1 indicates that the BTS should not average the measurements. When this check button is selected, the short message service cell broadcast can be used in the cell. If this parameter is used, a CBCH channel type must be defined for the cell.
Number of Slots Spread Trans
HO Measurements BTS Measure Average
SMS CB Used
OPT FACCH Call Setup: The New Estab Causes Support (NECI) New Estab Causes Support parameter indicates whether the FACCH setup is allowed to mobile stations as determined by the FACCH call setup parameter of the BSC. The information is broadcast to the mobile stations. BSC Option: FACCH Call Setup. For further details, please see GSM 04.08. OPT Directed Retry: Directed Retry in Use This parameter indicates whether the directed retry is used. BSC Option: Directed Retry
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Parameter DTX Mode
Description This parameter defines discontinuous transmission mode for the mobile stations. The following three modes are available: MS may use DTX MS shall use DTX MS shall not use DTX For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08. This parameter - also called Ny1 - specifies the maximum number of repetitions of the physical information message during a handover. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08, Chapter 11.1.3 Other parameters. This parameter specifies a load threshold used by the Nokia BSS Handover Algorithm. The value is the ratio of busy channels to all channels, given as a percentage. If the present load of the BTS exceeds this threshold value, the BTS is considered to be overloaded, and handovers to it are avoided. This parameter specifies the cell radius extension of an extended cell. The range is from 0 to 67 kilometres. If this attribute has the value 0, the cell is treated as an ordinary cell. BSC version: S4, or later BSC option: Extended Cell Radius Defines the maximum distance between the BTS and MS in cell setup. It is expressed as an access delay. The step size is 1, which correlates with the distance of 550 metres. If the access delay of the channel request message exceeds the maximum, the call attempt is rejected. Controls the TCH channel rate determination in traffic channel allocation during intra-cell handovers; No constraints Actual rate Data call No rate change Preferred rate BSC option: Half Rate
Max Number of Repetition
BTS Load Threshold
OPT Extended Cell Radius: Radius Extension
MS Max Distance in Call Setup
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Parameter OPT Multi Band: Dual Band Cell
Description Indicates whether the BTS can serve both single and multi band MSs and have adjacent cells from both GSM and DCS bands; No Yes BSC Option: Dual Band
Notes on Frequency Hopping In order to simplify the management of the frequency hopping parameters, frequency hopping in the Nokia BSS is based on two predefined mobile allocations. Mobile Allocations (i) Mobile Allocations (ii) Contains all the frequencies of the BTS. Contains all frequencies of the BTS except the BCCH frequency.
These mobile allocations are managed automatically by the BSC. Which mobile allocation is used by a traffic channel in a given time slot can be computed according to the following rules imposed by the GSM Recommendations: BCCH channels cannot use frequency hopping. All BCCH channels must be allocated on the BCCH carrier. The first BCCH channel (the Main BCCH Channel) must be allocated on the time slot 0 of the BCCH carrier.
As a consequence, a traffic channel uses Mobile Allocation (i), if and only if the same time slot on the BCCH carrier does not carry a BCCH channel. Otherwise, the traffic channel uses Mobile Allocation (ii). A further consequence of the same rule is that: Traffic channels on time slot 0 always use Mobile Allocation (ii). Traffic channels on time slots 1, 3, 5 and 7 always use Mobile Allocation (i).
For a detailed description of frequency hopping and all the related parameters, please see Rec. GSM 05.02, Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path.
8.2
Cell Access Parameters Dialog

In the Cell Access Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that describe the access to the cell.
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To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Cell Access Parameters... in the BTS parameter window.
Figure 10. Example of Cell Access Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the Cell Access Parameters dialog. Parameter Cell Barred Description When this check button is selected, idle mobile stations are not allowed to camp on the cell. This parameter is broadcast on the BCCH of the cell. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 9 Control Parameters (CELL_BARRED). When this check button is selected, a mobile station is allowed to attempt a call reestablishment procedure in case of a radio link failure. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 6.7.2 Call Re-establishment.
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Parameter PLMN Permitted
Description This parameter indicates the networks for which a mobile station is allowed to report measurement results. The allowed networks are indicated by their network colour codes (NCC). The range of the NCC is from 0 to 7. For details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 9 Control Parameters. When selected, emergency calls are only allowed to mobile stations in Access Control classes 11 through to 15. Otherwise emergency calls are allowed to mobile stations in all Access Control Classes. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08, Chapter 10.5.2.17 RACH control parameters. When one of these check buttons is selected, the mobile stations that have the corresponding Access Control Class are prevented from accessing the cell. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08, Chapter 10.5.2.17 RACH control parameters. A hysteresis value used by the reselection algorithm. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 6.6.2 Reselection Algorithm. The maximum transmit power a mobile station may use when accessing the cell unless otherwise specified. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 6.4 Path Loss Criterion for Cell Selection and Reselection (MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH). Minimum received level at the mobile station required for gaining access to the system. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 6.4 Path Loss Criterion for Cell Selection and Reselection (RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN). The maximum value of the radio link counter, given in SACCH blocks. The value is used when detecting a radio link failure. The range is from 4 to 64 SACCH frames, and the step size is 4. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 5.2 MS Procedure RADIO_LINK_TIMEOUT).
Emergency Call Restricted
Non-allowed Access Classes
Cell Reselect Hysteresis
MS Tx Pwr Max CCH
Rx Lev Access Min
Radio Link Timeout
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Parameter Power Offset
Description Defines the maximum transmit power a class 3 DCS MS may use when accessing the system. The maximum transmit power is MsTxPwrMaxCCH+ PowerOffset; 0 dB 2 dB 4 dB 6 dB
8.3
CCH Configuration Parameters Dialog

In the CCH Configuration Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that describe the configuration of the control channels (CCH) of the BTS. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters CCH Configuration Parameters... in the BTS parameter window.
Figure 11. Example of CCH Configuration Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the CCH Configuration Parameters dialog.
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Parameter Combined BCCH
Description When this radio button is selected, the BCCH channel of the cell is combined with the SDCCH and SACCH. If a combined BCCH is used in the TRX, this button must be selected. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.02, Chapter 7. 6.5 Operation of channels and channel combinations. When this check button is selected, the BCCH channel of the cell is not combined with the SDCCH and SACCH. If a combined BCCH is not used in the TRX, this button must be selected. Note: The NMS does not check which check button is selected, in other words, which BCCH channel is selected. When this radio button is selected, the broadcast channel of the cell is used at SDCCH. This parameter specifies the number of blocks reserved for the Access Grant messages from the CCCH during a 51 TDMA frame (a multiframe). The range is from 0 to 7, if combined BCCH is not used, from 0 to 2, if combined BCCH is used, and from 1 to 7, if CBCH at SDCCH is used. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.02, Chapter 3.3.2 Broadcast channels (BS_AG_BLKS_RES). This parameter specifies the number of multiframes (51 TDMA frames) between successive transmissions of the same paging message to mobiles of the same paging group. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.02, Chapter 3.3.2 Broadcast channels (BS_PA_MFRMS). The interval of periodic update of a mobile station given in desihours (from 0.1 to 25.5 hours). The value zero indicates that no periodic update should be performed. Note: This parameter can be changed only when the BTS is locked. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08, table 10.21/GSM 04.08 Control channel description information element (T3212).
Non-combined BCCH
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No. of Multiframes Between Paging
Timer Periodic Update MS
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Parameter Allow IMSI Attach/ Detach
Description When checked, the mobile stations in the cell are allowed to perform the IMSI attach/detach procedure. Otherwise the mobile stations are not allowed to perform the procedure. Note: This parameter can be changed only when the BTS is locked. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08, table 10.21/GSM 04.08 Control channel description information element (ATT).
8.4
Interference Averaging Parameters Dialog

In the Interference Averaging Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that specify the averaging of the interference measurements. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Interference Averaging Parameters... in the BTS parameter window.
Figure 12. Example of Interference Averaging Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the Interference Averaging Parameters dialog.
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Parameter Averaging Period
Description This is the interference averaging period, measured in the number of SACCH multiframes. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Intave). The boundary parameters from Boundary 0 to Boundary 5 specify the five interference bands onto which the interference measurements are mapped. For further details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (O.X5). Indicates a recommendation for the minimum acceptable C/N ratio when selecting a timeslot to be allocated for a call or handover. The range is from 1 dB to 63 dB. The value 0 means that the recommendation is not used.
Boundary x
C/N Threshold
8.5
Queueing Parameters Dialog

In the Queueing Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that specify the queue handling in the BSS. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Queueing Parameters... in the BTS parameter window. Note that the GSM Recommendations do not provide precise specifications for the Queueing parameters; hence no references can be given on individual parameters. However, the main principles of queue handling can be found in Rec. GSM 08.08.
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Figure 13. Example of Queueing Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the Queueing Parameters dialog. Parameter Max Queue Length Description This parameter specifies the maximum queue length in the BTS. Both call and handover attempts that are waiting for a TCH to be released are queued. The value of the parameter denotes the ratio count of queued attempts / total number of working TCHs in the BTS. This value is given as a percentage. Value zero indicates that no Queuing is used in the BTS. This parameter specifies the maximum period an incoming or outgoing call attempt may wait queued. The measurement unit is seconds. Value zero indicates that call attempts are not queued. This parameter specifies the maximum period an incoming or outgoing handover attempt may wait queued. The measurement unit is seconds. Value zero indicates that handover attempts are not queued. When this check button is selected, the relative priorities of call and handover attempts (as specified by the parameters Queuing Priority Call and Queuing Priority Handover) are taken into account in queue management. Otherwise the relative priorities have no impact. When this check button is selected, the priority of a call is considered in queue handling; both for call and handover attempts. Otherwise call priorities are ignored. This parameter specifies the relative priority of call attempts. It is used together with the parameter Queueing Priority Handover so as to specify whether call or handover attempts are preferred in the BTS: Queueing Priority Call > Queueing Priority Handover: HO attempts are preferred. Queueing Priority Call < Queueing Priority Handover: Call attempts preferred. Queueing Priority Call = Queueing Priority Handover: Neither call nor handover attempts are preferred. The range of the parameter is from 1 to 14. Value 1 stands for the highest priority.
Time Limit Call
Time Limit Handover
Queue Priority Used
MS Priority Used in Queueing
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Parameter Queueing Priority Handover
Description This parameter specifies the relative priority of handover attempts. For more details, see the description of the Queueing Priority Call parameter above.
8.6
BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters Dialog

In the BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that specify the BTS C2 cell reselection handling in the BSS. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters C2 Cell Reselect Parameters... in the BTS parameter window.
Figure 14. Example of BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters dialog. Parameter Cell Reselection Parameter Index Description The attribute indicates whether BTS C2 reselection parameters are broadcast to the mobile stations. For further information, please refer to the GSM 05.08 (PI, CELL_RESELECT_PARAM_IND).
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Parameter Cell Barred Qual
Description This attribute is one parameter of the BTS C2 cell reselection algorithm. The attribute indicates whether cell barring can be overridden. For further details, please see GSM 05.08 (CBQ, CELL_BAR_QUALIFY). This attribute is one parameter of the BTS C2 cell reselection algorithm. The attribute indicates an offset to the BTS C2 reselection criterion for that cell. The range is from 0 to 126 dB, and the step is 2dB. For further information, please refer to the GSM 05.08 (CELL_RESELECT_OFFSET). This attribute is one parameter of the BTS C2 cell reselection algorithm. The attribute indicates a negative offset to the BTS C2 reselection criterion for the duration indicated by Penalty Time after the cell was placed in the list of strongest carriers by the MS. For the range there are two choices: from 0 to 60 dB, and infinity (the value 70 dB in the shown scale). The step in the range is 10 dB. For further information, please see GSM 05.08 (TEMPORARY_OFFSET). This attribute is one parameter of the BTS C2 cell reselection algorithm. The attribute indicates the duration for which the Temporary Offset parameter applies. For the range there are two choices: from 20 to 620 s, and exceptional (the value 640 in the shown scale). The step in the range is 20 s. If the attribute has value exceptional, the sign of the Cell Reselect Offset parameter is changed, and the Temporary Offset parameter is ignored. For further information, please refer to GSM 05.08 (PENALTY_TIME).
Cell Reselect Offset
Temporary Offset
Penalty Time
8.7
Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters Dialog

In the Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that specify the BCCH Allocation List handling in the BSS. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters BCCH Allocation Parameters... in the BTS parameter window.
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Figure 15. Example of Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters dialog. All the parameters in the window are available only if the BSC option Double BCCH Allocation List is included at the BSC. Parameter Measurement BCCH Allocation Description The attribute determines whether the idle state list or adjacent cells carrier frequencies are used by the active state BCCH measurement routine. The idle state list can be used by BCCH measurements only when the list is referenced by the Idle State BCCH Allocation attribute. The attribute determines whether the idle state list or adjacent cells carrier frequencies are used for cell selection and reselection purposes in idle state. The used BAL object instance is referenced if the idle state list is preferred.
Idle State BCCH Allocation
8.8
Channel Configuration Dialog

In the Channel Configuration dialog, you can display the channel configuration, that is, the time slot configuration of the actual values of the TRXs of a BTS. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Channel Configuration... in the BTS parameter window. Note that you can modify the channel configuration in the TRX parameter window.
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Figure 16. Example of Channel Configuration Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the Channel Configuration dialog Parameter TRX-N/Ch. No Description This matrix is used for displaying the channel types of each time slot on the TRXs of a BTS. The channel type is displayed as a symbolic name that refers to one of the possible predefined channel combinations. The possible channel combinations are described in detail in Rec. GSM 05.02, Chapter 6.4 Permitted Channel Combinations. This parameter specifies the frequency assigned to the radio carrier of the TRX, given as an absolute radio frequency number (ARFCN). For further details, please see Rec. GSM 04.08. When this check button is selected, the administrative state of the TRX is locked, that is, the TRX is not allowed to carry any traffic. Otherwise the TRX is unlocked and permitted to carry traffic. Note: When the channel is locked, the corresponding channel type is presented without the frames.
Frequency
TRX Locked
8.9
ADCE Parameters and List of Adjacencies Windows

In the List of Adjacencies window, you can display the parameters that describe the adjacent cells, that is, the neighbouring cells, of a BTS. In the ADCE Parameters window, you can enter and modify the parameters that describe the cell adjacencies of a BTS. You can open these windows from the BTS pop-up menu.
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The list of cell adjacencies is sent to the MS that uses the list for two purposes: Purpose Cell selection and reselection Handover measurements Description The list of cell adjacencies is sent in System Information Messages onto the BCCH. The list of cell adjacencies is sent in System Information Messages onto the SACCH.
The list sent to the MS is identical in both cases. The relationship between a BTS (cell) and its cell adjacencies is directed, and not necessarily symmetrical (though cells often are). In other words, the fact that cell X is adjacent to cell Y does not necessarily imply that a similar adjacency exists between cell Y and cell X. What follows is that the qualifiers outgoing and incoming are used to specify the direction of an adjacency. These qualifiers refer to the direction of the handover and reselection as seen from the present cell: An outgoing adjacency relationship designates a handover/reselection out of the current cell into the adjacent cell. An incoming adjacency means exactly the opposite.
Figure 17. Example of ADCE Parameters Window

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Figure 18. Example of List of Adjacencies Window At the top of the parameter pane in the ADCE Parameters and List of Adjacencies windows you see the source or target cells, depending on whether your direction is incoming or outgoing. You see all the necessary information: Cell ID, LAC, BSIC, BCCH Frequency, BSC ID and the name of the BSC, BCF ID and the name of the BCF as well as the BTS ID and the name and address of the BTS. Below the above information you see the CI, LAC, BSIC, and BCCH Frequency of the Adjacency. The rest of the parameters related to displaying and modifying adjacencies windows are explained in the following table. Parameter Enable HO Margin Level Qual Description When this check button is selected, the Handover Margins for the signal level and quality (see HoMarginLev and HoMarginQual) are to be considered in the handover process. Otherwise these margins are ignored.
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Parameter HO Margin PBGT
Description This parameter is used to prevent repetitive handovers between adjacent cells. It is only used if the handover is caused by the power budget process. Range from -24 to 24 dB, and the step size in the range is 1 dB. In S6 the range is from -24 to 63. For details, see Rec. GSM 05.08 Appendix A (HO_MARGIN(n)). This parameter is used to prevent repetitive handovers between adjacent cells. It is only used if the handover is caused by a low signal level. The range is from -24 to 24 dB, and the step size in the range is 1 dB. For details, see Rec. GSM 05.08 Appendix A (HO_MARGIN(n)). This parameter is used to prevent repetitive handovers between adjacent cells. It is only used if the handover is caused by bad signal quality. the range is from -24 to 24 dB, and the step size in the range is 1 dB. For details, see Rec. GSM 05.08 Appendix A (HO_MARGIN(n)). This parameter defines the relative handover priority level of the adjacent cell. Priority levels are used in the handover decision process. By using different priority levels it is possible, for example, to prefer handovers to certain cells depending on their physical location. The range of the parameter is from 0 to 7, where value 7 indicates the highest priority. For more details, please see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A. This parameter specifies the minimum signal level of a cell, measured by the MS that is required to perform a handover to that cell. For further details see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (RXLEV_MIN). The maximum transmit power the mobile station may use in the cell. In GSM the range is from 5 to 43. In DCS 1800 the range is from 0 to 36, and in PCS1900 from 0 to 33. This value is given by the target cell and it cannot be modified. For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (MS_TXPWR_MAX (n)). This attribute indicates if the adjacent cell is synchronised with the cell in use.
HO Margin Lev
HO Margin Qual
HO Priority Level
Rx Lev Min Cell
MS Tx Pwr Max Cell
Synchronised
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Parameter OPT Chained Cells: Chained
Description This attribute indicates if the adjacent cell is defined as a chained cell to which the rapid field drop handover criteria is applied. BSC version: S4, or later BSC option: Chained Cells The value of this parameter is used instead of the RxLevMinCell parameter when the adjacent cell is an Umbrella Cell. The relative priority of the above cell (see HO Priority Level) is decreased by the HoLoadFactor in case the cell is considered overloaded (see the parameter BTS Load Threshold of the BTS parameter window). The parameter is applicable only if both the source and target cell are controlled by the same BSC. This parameter is specific to the Nokia BSS HO Algorithm. Note: The HO Load Factor must be smaller than or equal to the HO Priority Level. This parameter defines the minimum signal level when a handover caused by traffic reasons is allowed to an adjacent cell. This parameter indicates whether the RF power level that is used by the MS on a channel of the new cell after a handover is optimised, so as to correspond with the radio link properties of the new cell. If the optimisation is enabled, the attribute indicates also the desirable uplink signal level after the handover. BSC Option: Optimisation MS Power Level in HO. This parameter is the threshold which is compared with the identification counter in the adjacent cell. BSC Option: Fast Moving MS Handling This parameter defines the adjacent cell layer in relation to the serving cell; Not used Same Layer Upper layer Lower layer BSC Option: Fast Moving MS Handling
HO Level Umbrella
HO Load Factor
TRHO Target Level
OPT Optimisation MS Power Level in HO
OPT Fast Moving MS Handling: Fast Moving Threshold OPT Fast Moving MS Handling: Adjacent Cell Layer
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TRX PARAMETERS
The TRX parameters are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: TRX Parameter Window Available BSC LAPDs Dialog TRX Outputs Dialog TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog
9.1
TRX Parameter Window

In the TRX parameter window, you can display, enter and modify the TRX and channel-specific parameters. Modification of the parameters is only allowed when the TRX is locked, except for the Half Rate Support parameter and the parameters in the TRX Outputs and the TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters dialogs. You can open this window from the TRX pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 19. Example of TRX Parameter Window

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The following table explains the parameters in the TRX parameter window. Parameter TRX ID Initial Frequency Description The identifier of a TRX. The TRX ID is a unique number within the parent BTS. The frequency of the radio carrier; given as an absolute radio frequency number (ARFCN). The range of this parameter is from 1 to 124, and from 975 to 1023 in GSM, from 512 to 885 in the DCS 1800, and from 313 to 810 in the DCS 1900. The initial frequencies under a BTS must be unique. Training Sequence Code. Normally the TSC equals the BCC but with layered cells, cells in different layers, might have different TSCs. For details, see Rec. GSM 04.08, Chapter 10.5.2.5, and Rec. GSM 05.02, Chapter 5.2.3. This parameter specifies whether the TRX is floating or non-floating. This parameter requires that the BTS is of the DE34/DF34 (or later generations) type. This parameter specifies which LAPD link is used. It is a unique number within a BSC. When defining named parameter sets, you can use a LAPD number which has not yet been created by MML commands. The Abis signalling channel parameters (PCM, TSL and Sub TSL) specify the terrestrial signalling channel allocated for the LAPD signalling link of the TRX. The identifier of the used 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk. The number of the used 64 kbit/s time slot in the 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk. The range of this parameter is from 0 to 31. The number or the used subslot. There are eight channels (from 0 to 7) that can be locked or unlocked. When this check button is selected, the channel is locked and cannot carry any traffic. Otherwise the channel is unlocked and may carry traffic.
TSC
Floating
LAPD Number
Abis Signalling Channel
Abis Signalling Channel: PCM Abis Signalling Channel: TSL Abis Signalling Channel: Sub TSL Channel Data Locked
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Parameter Type
Description This parameter specifies the configuration of the channel (time slot). The configuration is chosen on the option menu. The alternative types of Channel Data are the following: TCHF TCHH TCHD SDCCH MBCCH MBCCHC MBCCB Not Used E-RACH The Terr Traf Channel parameters (PCM, TSL and Sub TSL) specify the terrestrial signalling channels allocated for the TRX. Note: The Terr Traf Channel parameters can be changed only when the TRX is created. These parameters are done by MML. Indicates the optimum uplink RF signal level which ensures adequate speech/data quality without any interference on uplink. Indicates whether the transceiver hardware supports dual rate traffic channels; No Yes BSC Option: Half Rate Defines how many subslots from the beginning of the TRX abis speech allocation are reserved for signalling in TRX creation.
Terr Traf Channel
Optimum Rx Lev UL
OPT Half Rate: Half Rate Support
Subslots for Signalling
The permitted channel combinations are presented below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (i)TCHF: TCH/F + FACCH/F + SACCH/TF (ii)TCH/H(0,1) + FACCH/H(0,1) + SACCH/TH(0,1) (iii)TCH/H(0) + FACCH/H(0) + SACCH/TH(0) + TCH/H(1) (iv)SDCCH: SDCCH/8(0 ..7) + SACCH/C8(0 .. 7) (v)MBCCH: FCCH + SCH + BCCH + CCCH
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6. 7. 8. 9.
(vi)MBCCHC: FCCH + SCH + BCCH + CCCH + SDCCH/4(0...3) + SACCH/C4(0...3) (vii)MBCCB: BCCH + CCCH (viii)BCCH + CCCH + SDCCH/4 with SDCCH2 used as CBCH (ix)SDCCB: SDCCH/8 with SDCCH2 used as CBCH where CCCH = PCH + RACH + AGCH
Note the following restrictions: 1. Time slot zero of the BCCH frequency always contains the main BCCH channel of the cell. The main BCCH channel must have the configuration (v), (vi) or (viii) described above. A cell broadcast channel (CBCH) can only be configured to SDCCH time slots 0, 1, 2, 3 on the TRX carrying the BCCH. There can be a maximum of 12 SDCCHs per BTS. A BTS may have only one BCCH-TRX. A TRX carrying BCCH must also have the SDCCH. A TRX may have only one CBCH.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Additional Information on the Parameters The terrestrial traffic channels for all traffic channels of the TRX must be allocated on the same 2 Mbit/s PCM Trunk. The Channel data consists of the PCM and TSL of the terrestrial traffic channel. The PCM and TSL are created with MML commands. A terrestrial traffic channel is only needed if the channel is a traffic channel. The sub time slots within a 64 kbit/s PCM time slots must be allocated in the following way: TRX channels Sub Time Slots 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 0 5 1 6 2 7 3
If no submultiplexing is used, that is, a complete 64 kbit/s time slot is allocated, Sub TSL ID is left empty. If the BCCH frequency is changed, the incoming adjacencies must be set with the new BCCH frequency.
9.2
Available BSC LAPDs Dialog

In the Available BSC LAPDs dialog, you can select the LAPD signalling links that are used for telecommunications purposes between the BSC and its TRXs,
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and for O&M signalling between the BSC and its BCFs. The dialog relates to both TRX and BCF. To select the LAPD signalling links for DE21/DF12 or DE34/DF34 BTS sites, click the Select Signalling... button in the TRX parameter window. As regards DE45/DF45 BTS sites, click the Select Signalling... button to select a line for telecommunications purposes, and the Select O&M... button to select a line for O&M signalling purposes.
Figure 20. Example of Available BSC LAPDs Dialog The following items are listed in each line: Number of the LAPD signalling link PCM parameter, that is, the identifier of the used 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk TSL parameter, that is, the number of the used 64 kbit/s time slot in the 2 Mbit/s PCM trunk Number of used subslot
9.3
TRX Outputs Dialog

In the TRX Outputs Dialog, you can control the on/off state of the wired TRX outputs, which are used for controlling the external devices. The TRX outputs are not created into the NMS when creating a TRX. Instead, they are created for the BSC. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Outputs Parameters... in the TRX parameter window.
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Note: TRX Outputs are valid only for the DE45/DF45 type BTS sites.
Figure 21. Example of TRX Outputs Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the TRX Outputs dialog. Parameter Output x Description If this button is selected, the state of the corresponding output is on. Otherwise, the state of the output is off. This free format text describes the purpose of the output. This text is not used by the NMS. It is for information only.
Purpose of Output
9.4
TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog

In the TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters dialog, you can display, enter, and modify the optional intelligent underlay-overlay parameters of the TRX. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Intelligent UO Parameters... in the TRX parameter window.
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Figure 22. Example of TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the TRX Intelligent UnderlayOverlay parameters dialog: Parameter Frequency Type Description This parameter indicates the type of the radio frequency of a transceiver from the Intelligent Underlay-Overlay features point of view. Values from 1 to 16 indicate that the radio frequency is super-reused, and the value 0 means that the regular type of radio frequencies are used. Values from 1 to 16 also indicate the number of the super-reused frequency group that the super-reused frequency belongs to. This parameter lists the adjacent cells. This button defines which interfering cells are used. You must click this button if you want to use a particular interfering cell. This parameter defines the cell ID of the interfering cell. This parameter defines the Location Area Code of the interfering cell. This parameter defines the adjustment level of the interfering cell. This parameter defines the C/I Weight of the interfering cell. This parameter defines the estimation C/I Type of the interfering cell.
Adjacent Cell(s) Interfering Cell(s) Used
Interfering Cell(s) CI Interfering Cell(s) LAC Interfering Cell(s) Adjustment Level Interfering Cell(s) C/I Weight Interfering Cell(s) C/I Type
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HOC PARAMETERS
The HOC parameters are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: HOC Parameter Window HOC Averaging Parameters Dialog HOC Threshold Parameters Dialog HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog
10.1 HOC Parameter Window

In the HOC parameter window, you can display, enter and modify the general handover parameters You can open this window from the HOC pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 23. Example of HOC Parameter Window (S4 or later)
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Note: In the case of BSC Version S3, the parameter window differs from the one presented in the figure above. You will find descriptions of parameters for both BSC Version S3, and S4 (or later) in the following table, however. The following table explains the parameters in the HOC parameter window. Parameter HOC ID Enable BSS HO Control Enable Intracell HO Description The identifier of the HOC. These parameters specify the BSS handover control. When this radio button is selected, intracell handovers (due to interference) are enabled. Otherwise they are disabled. For details on intra-cell handover, see Rec. GSM 05.08. When this radio button is selected, intracell handovers (due to downlink interference) are enabled. Otherwise they are disabled. For details on Intracell handover, see Rec. GSM 05.08. When this radio button is selected, intracell handovers (due to uplink interference) are enabled. Otherwise they are disabled. For details on Intracell Handover, see Rec. GSM 05.08. When this check button is selected, the power budget process is enabled and may cause handovers. Otherwise it is disabled. For details on the power budget process, see Rec. GSM 05.08. BSC version: S4, or later Note: In the case of BSC Version S3, this button is a radio button, and it cannot be selected if the Enable Umbrella HO has already been selected.
Enable Intracell HO DL
Enable Intracell HO UL
Enable Pwr Budget HO
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Parameter Enable Umbrella HO
Description When this radio button is selected, umbrella handovers are enabled. Otherwise they are disabled. BSC version: S4, or later Note: In the case of BSC Version S3, this button is a radio button, and it cannot be selected if the Enable Pwr Budget HO has already been selected. When this check button is selected, the MS distance process is enabled, that is, handovers caused by an excessive distance between the MS and the BTS are enabled. Otherwise they are disabled. For details on MS distance process, see Rec. GSM 05.08. When this check button is selected, handovers on the SDCCH channels (during call setup) are enabled. Otherwise they are disabled. For details on SDCCH Handover, see Rec. GSM 05.08. BSC option: SDCCH Handover When this check button is selected, measurement results are averaged for all adjacent cells. Otherwise results from the six best adjacent cells are averaged, only. This attribute contains the window size for averaging signal level measurement results from adjacent cells. The window size is defined in terms of the number of SACCH multiframes. The range is from 1 to 32. For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Hreqave). This attribute contains the number of zero results which can be omitted when averaging the measurement results of the adjacent cells. The range is from 0 to 7. This parameter specifies the minimum interval between two successive handovers. The range is from 0 to 30 s, and the step size is 0.96 s. The range is from 0 to 31. See Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (T_HAND_RQD). This parameter indicates the minimum interval between an unsuccessful handover attempt and a retrial. The range is from 0 to 30 s, and the step size is 0.96 s. The range is from 0 to 31.
Enable MS Distance Process
Enable SDCCH HO
All Adjacent Cells Averaged
Averaging Window Size Adj Cell
Number of Zero Results
Min Int Between HO Reqs
Min Int Between Unsucc HO Attempts
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Parameter HO Period PBGT
Description This parameter holds the interval between successive power budget handover threshold comparisons. It is expressed in SACCH multiframes in the range of 0 to 63. This parameter holds the interval between successive umbrella handover threshold comparisons. It is expressed in SACCH multiframes in the range of 0 to 63. These parameters define the handover threshold for the distance of the MS. This is the threshold value triggering a handover caused by the MS Distance Process. The parameter denotes a timing advance in bits, and the range is from 0 to 63. One bit corresponds to approximately 550 metres. For details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (MS_RANGE_MAX). If at least the Px averaged values out of the Nx values are greater than the MSRangeMax, a handover (caused by distance) is required. (For example, Px = 8 and Nx = 10). For details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 3.2.2 Handover Process. Note: Px must be smaller than or equal to Nx. This parameter defines the threshold of the minimum value of timing advance in bits, and the range is from 0 to 63. BSC version: S4, or later BSC option: Extended Cell Radius This attribute contains the window size for averaging the MS distance measurements. The window size is defined in terms of the number of SACCH multiframes. For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Hreqave).
HO Period Umbrella
MS Distance HO Threshold Param MS Range Max
Px, Nx
OPT Extended Cell Radius: MS Range Min
MS Distance Averaging Param: Window Size
10.2 HOC Averaging Parameters Dialog

In the HOC Averaging Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify the parameters for handover measurement pre-processing. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Averaging Parameters... in the HOC parameter window.
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Figure 24. Example of HOC Averaging Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the HOC Averaging Parameters dialog. Parameter Window Size Description The four window size parameters specify the size of the averaging window for the following measurements: Signal level, downlink (HO Averaging Lev DL) Signal level, uplink (HO Averaging Lev UL) Signal quality, downlink (HO Averaging Qual DL) Signal quality, uplink (HO Averaging Qual UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Hreqave).
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Parameter Weighting
Description The four weighting parameters specify the weighting factors for the following measurements: Signal level, downlink (HO Averaging Lev DL) Signal level, uplink (HO Averaging Lev UL Signal quality, downlink (HO Averaging Qual DL) Signal quality, uplink (HO Averaging Qual UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 3.1 Measurement averaging process.
10.3 HOC Threshold Parameters Dialog

In the HOC Threshold Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify the thresholds for handover decision. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Threshold Parameters... in the HOC parameter window.
Figure 25. Example of HOC Threshold Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the HOC Threshold Parameters dialog.
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Parameter Rx Level
Description The five Rx Level parameters specify the threshold values that trigger a handover which is caused by the received signal level, interference, or rapid field drop: Signal level, downlink (HO Thresholds Lev DL) Signal level, uplink (HO Thresholds Lev UL) Interference, downlink (HO Thr Interference DL) Interference, uplink (HO Thr Interference UL) Rapid field drop, uplink (HO Thr Rapid Lev UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (L_RXLEV_UL_H, L_RXLEV_DL_H, RXLEV_UL_IH, RXLEV_DL_IH). BSC version in the case of HO Thr Rapid Lev UL: S4, or later BSC option in the case of HO Thr Rapid Lev UL: Chained Cells The two RxQuality parameters specify the threshold values that trigger a handover which is caused by the received signal quality: Signal quality, downlink (HO Thresholds Qual DL) Signal quality, uplink (HO Thresholds Qual UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (L_RXQUAL_UL_H, L_RXQUAL_DL_H).
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Parameter Px, Nx
Description The six Px/Nx parameter pairs all have the same meaning: If at least the Px averaged values out of the Nx averaged values are greater than the associated threshold value, a handover with the corresponding cause is triggered: Signal level, downlink (HO Thresholds Lev DL) Signal level, uplink (HO Thresholds Lev UL) Signal quality, downlink (HO Thresholds Qual DL) Signal quality, uplink (HO Thresholds Qual UL Interference, downlink (HO Thr Interference DL) Interference, uplink (HO Thr Interference UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 3.2.2 Handover Process (P5, P6, P7, N5, N6, N7). Note: Px must be smaller than or equal to Nx. This parameter defines the number of successive uplink rx level measurements that have to be below the rapid field drop threshold before the call will be handed over to a chained cell. BSC version: S4, or later BSC option: Chained Cells
10.4 HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog

In the HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters dialog, you can display, enter, and modify the optional intelligent underlay-overlay parameters of the HOC. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Intelligent UO Parameters... in the HOC parameter window.
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Figure 26. Example of HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog The following tables explains the parameters in the HOC Intelligent UnderlayOverlay Parameter dialog: Parameter Interfering Cells: All Averaged Description When this check button is selected, signal measurements results are averaged on the basis of all adjacent cells. When this button is not selected, the results will be averaged on the basis of six best adjacent cells. This parameter is used for calculating averaged values from downlink (interfering cell) signal strength measurements for the C/ I evaluation procedure. This is the number of zero results which can be omitted when averaging the measurement results of the adjacent cells. Defines the estimation method to be used in the C/I evaluation procedure when calculating the downlink C/I ratio on a superreused TRX. The estimation can be based either on averaged or maximum values. The intelligent underlay-overlay procedure is not employed when the value is 0; Not used Averaged Maximum
Interfering Cells: Averaging Window Size
Interfering Cells: Number of Zero Results Super Reuse Estimation Method
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Parameter Min BSIC Decode Time
Description The total number of comparisons that has to be taken into account before the decision on a handover can be made. This is the threshold value triggering a handover to a super-reused TRX. This is the number of comparisons out of the total number of comparisons where the downlink C/I ratio has to be greater than or equal to the threshold before a handover is possible. This is the total number of comparisons that has to be taken into account before the decision on a handover can be made. This is the threshold value triggering a handover from a super-reused TRX. This is the number of comparisons out of the total number of comparisons where the downlink C/I ratio has to be lower than or equal to the threshold before a handover is possible. This is the total number of comparisons that has to be taken into account before the decision on a handover can be made.
Super Reuse Good CI Threshold CI Ratio Super Reuse Good CI Threshold Px
Super Reuse Good CI Threshold Nx Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold CI Ratio Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold Px
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POC PARAMETERS
The POC parameters are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: POC Parameter Window POC Averaging Parameters Dialog POC Threshold Parameters Dialog
11.1 POC Parameter Window

In the POC parameter window, you can display, enter and modify the general power control parameters. You can open this window from the POC pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 27. Example of POC Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the POC Parameter window. Parameter POC ID Power Incr Step Size Description The identifier of POC. Power increment step size, in dB. For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Pow_Incr_Step_Size). Power reduction step size, in dB. For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Pow_Red_Step_Size).
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Parameter Bs Tx Pwr Max
Description The maximum transmit power of the BTS. Ref. Rec. GSM 05.08 (BS_TXPWR_MAX). For the maximum value, see Rec. GSM 05.05, section 4.1.2. The maximum transmit power is expressed in terms of attenuation from the BTS type specific maximum power (or from reduced BTS type specific maximum power when the RF Max Power Reduction attribute is relevant). The range is from -30 to 0 dB in 2 dB steps. The minimum transmit power of the BTS. The minimum transmit power is expressed in terms of attenuation from the BTS type specific maximum power (or from reduced BTS type specific maximum power when the RF Max Power Reduction attribute is relevant). The range if from -30 to 0 dB in 2 dB steps. The minimum interval between changes in the RF power level. Note: Bs Tx Pwr Min must be smaller than or equal to Bs Tx Pwr Max. The attribute indicates the reduction of the BTS type specific transmitter maximum power. The reduced transmitter maximum power is used as a reference value for BsTxPowerMax and BsTxPowerMin attributes. The range is from 0 to 12 dB in steps of 2 dB. The attribute is relevant when the BTS type is DF34. See Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (P_Con_INTERVAL). When this check button is selected, the (optional) BS Power Control is enabled. Otherwise the BS Power Control is disabled. For details see Rec. GSM 05.05, Chapter 4.1 Output power.
Bs Tx Pwr Min
Power Control Interval
RF Max Power Reduction
Power Control Enabled
11.2 POC Averaging Parameters Dialog

In the POC Averaging Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify parameters that specify how measurement results are averaged for power control. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Averaging Parameters... in the POC parameter window.
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Figure 28. Example of POC Averaging Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the POC Averaging Parameters dialog. Parameter Window Size Description The four Window Size parameters specify the size of the averaging window for the following measurements: Signal level, downlink (POC Averaging Lev DL) Signal level, uplink (POC Averaging Lev UL) Signal quality, downlink (POC Averaging Qual DL) Signal quality, uplink (POC Averaging Qual UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (Hreqave).
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Parameter Weighting
Description The four Weighting parameters specify the weighting factors for the following measurements: Signal level, downlink (POC Averaging Lev DL) Signal level, uplink (POC Averaging Lev UL) Signal quality, downlink (POC Averaging Qual DL) Signal quality, uplink (POC Averaging Qual UL) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 3.1 Measurement averaging process.
11.3 POC Threshold Parameters Dialog

In the POC Threshold Parameters dialog, you can display, enter and modify the thresholds for power control. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Threshold Parameters... in the POC parameter window.
Figure 29. Example of POC Threshold Parameters Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the POC Threshold Parameters dialog.
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Parameter Rx Level
Parameter The four Rx Level parameters specify the threshold values for the received power level, triggering the following changes of the downlink (BS) transmit or uplink (MS) transmit power: Power reduction, downlink (POC Thresholds Lev DL, Upper) Power increase, downlink (POC Thresholds Lev DL, Lower) Power increase, uplink (POC Thresholds Lev UL, Lower) Power reduction, uplink (POC Thresholds Lev UL, Upper) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (L_RXLEV_DL_P, U_RXLEV_DL_P, L_RXLEV_UL_P, U_RXLEV_UL_P). The four Rx Quality parameters specify the threshold values for the received signal quality, triggering the following changes of the downlink (BS) transmit or uplink (MS) transmit power: Power increase, downlink (POC Thresholds Qual DL, Lower) Power reduction, downlink (POC Thresholds Qual DL, Upper) Power increase, uplink (POC Thresholds Qual UL, Lower) Power reduction, uplink (POC Thresholds Qual UL, Upper) For further details, see Rec. GSM 05.08, Appendix A (L_RXQUAL_DL_P, U_RXQUAL_DL_P, L_RXQUAL_ UL_P, U_RXQUAL_UL_P).
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Parameter Px, Nx
Parameter The eight Px/Nx parameter pairs all have the same meaning: If at least the Px averaged values out of the Nx averaged values are greater than the associated threshold value, a change of the downlink (BS) transmit or uplink (MS) transmit power is triggered: Power increase, downlink (POC Thresholds Lev DL, Lower) Power increase, uplink (POC Thresholds Lev UL, Lower) Power reduction, downlink (POC Thresholds Lev DL, Upper) Power reduction, uplink (POC Thresholds Lev UL, Upper) Power increase, downlink (POC Thresholds Qual DL, Lower) Power reduction, downlink (POC Thresholds Qual DL, Upper) Power increase, uplink (POC Thresholds Qual UL, Lower) Power reduction, uplink (POC Thresholds Qual UL, Upper) For further details see, Rec. GSM 05.08, Chapter 3.2.1 RF Power control process (P1, P2, P3, P4, N1, N2, N3, N4). Note: The Px must be smaller than or equal to the Nx. The Lower Rx Level must be smaller than the corresponding Upper Rx Level. The Lower Rx Quality must be bigger than the corresponding Upper Rx Quality.
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The parameters that belong to the location area controlled by your own MSC are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: Note: This parameter window is available for use only if you have MSC Radio Network Management, which is an optional feature in release T9. LA Parameter Window BTSs under LA Dialog
12.1 LA Parameter Window

In the LA parameter window, you can display, enter and modify the general location area parameters. You can open this window from the LA pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 30. Example of LA Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the LA Parameter window. Parameter LA ID Description The identifier of the location area. The LA ID is a unique number within the parent MSC.
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Parameter LA Name Repaging Attempts Repaging Interval Identical LAC Switch
Description The descriptive name of the location area in free format text. The maximum number of repeated paging attempts made by the MSC. The interval between paging attempts made by the MSC. When this check button is selected, the identical location area code switch is active. Otherwise it is not active. The identical location area code switch is needed when creating the same location area code in two different MSCs. Priorities for the radio channel assignment in the BSS. Calls which are Queuing for a free radio channel are arranged in a priority order according to the call type. The following priorities can be defined: Ordinary channel assignment priority Handover channel assignment priority Re-establishment assignment priority Emergency channel assignment priority MSC Inverse Option: A-Interf. Priority Info CTRL
Channel Assignment Priorities
12.2 BTSs under LA Dialog

In the BTSs under LA dialog you can display the BTS information of the LA. The dialog displays the information when the cell has been created into the BSC and MSC. However, the information will only disappear when the cell has been deleted from the BSC and MSC. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Display BTSs under LA... in the LA parameter window.
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Figure 31. Example of BTSs under LA Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the BTSs under LA dialog: Parameter Cell ID BTS ID Name Address BSC ID in MSC Operational in MSC Description The cell identification data in the BSC radio network management. The BTS identification data in the BSC radio network management. The name of the BTS in the NMS. The address of the BTS in the NMS. The identifier of the BSC in the MSC. This button is selected when the BTS has an <ACTUAL> parameter set in the MSC. In other words, in the NMS you can see which BTSs have been defined in the MSC.
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NWLA PARAMETERS
You can display, enter and modify the general network location area parameters in the NWLA parameter window. The NWLA object class represents a location area in a PLMN, except for the location area that belongs to the parent MSC. The NWLA object class contains a reference to the LAs under other MSCs, that is, the NWLA contains the address data of the corresponding LAs which are controlled by other MSCs. Note: This parameter window is available for use only if you have MSC Radio Network Management, which is an optional feature in release T9. You can open this window from the NWLA pop-up menu, or through drag and drop.
Figure 32. Example of NWLA Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the NWLA Parameter window.
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Parameter NWLA ID
Description The identifier of the network location area to which the managed object belongs. The NWLA ID is a unique number within the parent MSC. The descriptive name of the network location area to which the managed object belongs in free format text. The signalling network code of the MSC which controls the LA of the PLMN. The possible values that are available are: Not defined International network number 0 International network number 1 National network number 0 National network number 1 MSC Inverse Option: 24-bit SPC in Use The signalling point code of the MSC which controls the LA of the PLMN. Instead of a specific point code number, the "not defined" value can be given. MSC Inverse Option: 24-bit SPC in Use The nature of the MSC Address. The alternatives are: Not defined International National The ISDN number of the MSC which controls the LA of the PLMN. Instead of a specific ISDN number, the "not defined" value can be given. The signalling network code of the VLR which controls the LA of the PLMN. The possible values that are available are: Not defined International network number 0 International network number 1 National network number 0 National network number 1 MSC Inverse Option: 24-bit SPC in Use The signalling point code of the VLR which controls the LA of the PLMN. Instead of a specific point code number, the "not defined" value can be given. MSC Inverse Option: 24-bit SPC in Use
NWLA Name
MSC Signalling Network Code
MSC Point Code
Nature of MSC Address
MSC ISDN Number
VLR Signalling Network Code
VLR Point Code
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Parameter Nature of VLR Address
Description The nature of the VLR Address. The alternatives are: Not defined International National The ISDN number of the VLR which controls the LA of the PLMN. Instead of a specific ISDN number, the "not defined" value can be given. When this check button is selected, the identical location area code switch is active. Otherwise it is not active. The identical location area code switch is needed when creating the same location area code in two different MSCs.
VLR ISDN Number
Identical LAC Switch
Note: The parameters can be changed only when the network location area is created.
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BSC in MSC Parameters
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BSC IN MSC PARAMETERS

You can display, enter and modify the base station controller parameters in the MSC in the BSC in MSC parameter window. Note: This parameter window is available for use only if you have MSC Radio Network Management, which is an optional feature in release T9. To open this window, click File Open... in the BSC parameter window, and select MSC Radio Network Mgmt in the Selecting a Managed Object dialog.
Figure 33. Example of BSC in MSC Window (M7)
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Note: In the case of MSC Version M6 or older, the parameter window differs from the one presented in the figure above. You will find descriptions of parameters for all the versions in the following table, however. The following table explains the parameters in the BSC in MSC window. Parameter BSC ID Description The identifier of the BSC in the MSC. The BSC ID in the MSC is a unique number within the parent MSC. This is not the C number. MSC Addressing is composed of the following parameters: MSC ID BSC ID in MSC The signalling point code of the BSC. The alternatives are: Not defined (in the case of M6 or later) Signalling point code Note: This parameter can only be changed when the BSC in MSC is locked. The "not defined" value can be given in creation only. The signalling network code of the BSC. The possible values are: Not defined (in the case of M6 or later) International network 0 International network 1 National network 0 National network 1 Note: This parameter can only be changed when the BSC in MSC is locked. The "not defined" value can be given in creation only.
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Parameter Paging Method
Description The paging method which is used for identifying the paging scope of a paging request sent from the MSC to the BSC. The following methods are available: CI + LAC + MNC + MCC LAC + MNC + MCC CI + LAC LAC All the cells within the BSC are paged The method which is used to identify a cell of the BSC during a handover. The following methods are available: CI + LAC + MNC + MCC CI + LAC CI within the BSC List of routes for the A-interface. There are four different types of routes which can be used according to the types of transcoders: No Pool indicates the route number when the BSC is not using any pools Full Rate Pool indicates the route number of the BSC pool that supports only full rate channels OPT Half Rate: Half Rate Pool indicates the route number of the half rate pool if half rate channels are supported OPT Half Rate: Dual Rate Pool indicates the route number of the dual rate pool if half rate channels are supported Note: This parameter can only be changed when the BSC in MSC is locked. List of routes for the A-interface. The route numbers of the following types of routes can be given: Speech route Data route Combined speech and data route
Cell Identification Method
BSC Routes (in the case of M5)
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Parameter BSC Routes (in the case of M7)
Description List of routes for the A-interface. There are eight different types of routes which can be used: Not Applicable indicates the route number in use if half rate channels are not supported Full Rate indicates the route number of the full rate pool if half rate channels are supported Half Rate indicates the route number of the half rate pool if half rate channels are supported BSC Option: Half Rate Dual Rate indicates the route number of the dual rate pool if half rate channels are supported. Dual rate pool can handle both full and half rate channels BSC Option: Half Rate EFR Speech indicates the route number of the BSC pool that supports only enhanced full rate speech channels MSC Option: Multiple Vocoder EFR Speech/FR indicates the route number of the BSC pool that supports both enhanced full rate speech and full rate channels MSC Option: Multiple Vocoder EFR Speech/HR indicates the route number of the BSC pool that supports both enhanced full rate speech and half rate channels MSC Option: Multiple Vocoder EFR Speech/DR indicates the route number of the BSC pool that supports both enhanced full rate speech and dual rate channels MSC Option: Multiple Vocoder Note: In all the above listed cases it is also possible to use the "not defined" value. The channel priority assignment function mode of the BSC. See the Channel Assignment Priorities parameter of a location area in Chapter 12, LA Parameters. The version of the BSSAP used in a BSC. Each value of the BSSAP version defines the combinations of the optional features which can be used.
Priority Assignment Function
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BTS IN MSC PARAMETERS

The BTS parameters in the MSC are grouped into the following windows and dialogs on the display of the Nokia NMS: BTS in MSC Parameter Window Available Routing Zones Dialog Location Information to PSTN Dialog
15.1 BTS in MSC Parameter Window

In the BTS in MSC parameter window, you can display, enter and modify the base transceiver station parameters in the MSC. Note: This parameter window is available for use only if you have MSC Radio Network Management, which is an optional feature in release T9. To open this window, click File Open... in the BTS parameter window, and select MSC Radio Network Mgmt in the Selecting a Managed Object dialog.
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Figure 34. Example of BTS in MSC Parameter Window The following table explains the parameters in the BTS in MSC window. Parameter MSC ID MSC Name MSC Address MSC Addressing Description The identifier of the parent MSC. The MSC ID is the C number given by the manufacturer. The descriptive name of the parent MSC in free format text. The address of the parent MSC in free format text. MSC Addressing is composed of the following parameters: MSC ID LAC CI BTS ID in MSC BSC ID in MSC The BTS ID in MSC parameter can be modified in the parameter window. Note: If the Cell ID in the MSC is changed, the BTS is automatically locked in the MSC, then deleted and recreated, and finally unlocked automatically. This parameter defines whether the cell is a normal cell or a test cell. The identification of the routing zone related to a cell. The routing zone identifies the service centre area where the cell is located. The local service centre provides, for example, local emergency services, weather services and taxi services. The routing zone number can be entered either by typing the number in the entry box (the value zero stands for "not defined") or by clicking the Select... button and selecting the routing zone in the Available Routing Zones dialog. Note: The "not defined" value can be given in creation only.
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Parameter Tariff Area
Description The tariff area into which the cell belongs. The tariff area indicates the price range of a call. A cell-specific tariff area allows the charging to be based on the cell in the area where the MS is located. For the moment there can be four tariff areas in the MSC. This parameter contains information on the type of routing and charging analysis (digit analysis) for mobile originated calls. The two possibilities are normal and special. MSC Option: Cell Dependent Routing The mode for the BTS to use discontinuous transmission.
Cell Dependent Routing
Downlink DTX Function
Local Area Dialling Code Indicates the local area dialling code that the cell is attached to. Instead of a specific code number, the "not defined" value can be given. MSC Option: Local Dialling Code Charging Area Number of the charging area that the cell belongs to. This information is needed in the management of the Wireless Local Loop system. Instead of a specific charging area number, the "not defined" value can be given. MSC Option: Charging Based on Distance or Charging Based on Home Area Number(s) of the supplementary charging area(s) that the cell belongs to. One cell can belong to from one to ten supplementary charging areas. This information is needed in the management of the Wireless Local Loop system. Instead of specifying the supplementary charging area number(s), you can give the parameter the "not defined" value. MSC Option: Charging Based on Home Area
Supplementary Charging Area
15.2 Available Routing Zones Dialog

In the Available Routing Zones dialog you can select the routing zone for the cell in question. The routing zone identifies the service centre area where the cell is located. To open this dialog, click the Select... button in the Routing Zone pane of the BTS in MSC parameter window.
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Note: The numbers and names of available routing zones are defined in the $OMCCOMFPATH/ruilibmx.cf configuration file. If you get an error message when trying to open the dialog, the ruilibmx.cf configuration file has not been properly saved and you should contact your system administrator.
Figure 35. Example of Available Routing Zones Dialog The dialog lists the numbers and names of available routing zones. After you have done the selection, this information is shown in the Routing Zone pane of the main window.
15.3 Location Information to PSTN Dialog

In the Location Information to PSTN Dialog you can display, enter and modify parameters that define the cells location information as regards the public switched telephone network. To open this dialog, click Other Parameters Location Information to PSTN... in the BTS in MSC parameter window.
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Figure 36. Example of Location Information to PSTN Dialog The following table explains the parameters in the Location Information to PSTN dialog: Parameter Location Number Description The location number of the cell. Instead of a specific location number, the "not defined" value can be given. The type of the cells location number. The alternatives are: Not defined Subscriber number Unknown National number International number Note: The "not defined" value can be given in creation only. This parameter indicates whether the numbering plan is an ISDN, data, telex, or private numbering plan. This parameter indicates whether the presentation of the numbering plan is restricted or allowed.
Type of Location Number
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Description This parameter indicates whether routing to the internal network number is allowed or not.
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INDEX
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Abis Signalling Channel 55 About this manual 8 ADCE parameters window 49 Address parameter 13 Adjacent Cell Layer 53 Adjacent Cell(s) 60 All Adjacent Cells Averaged 63 All Averaged 69 Allow IMSI Attach/Detach 42 Answer to Paging FACCH Call Setup 16 Available BSC LAPDs dialog 28, 57 Available Routing Zones dialog 90 Averaging Period 43 Averaging Window Size 69 Averaging Window Size Adj Cell 63 BSC parameters 14 BSC Routes 85 BSC Version 19 BSC Version and Options dialog 18 BSIC 32 BSSAP Version 86 BTS Address 31 BTS C2 Cell Reselection Parameters dialog 45 BTS ID 31 BTS in MSC parameter window 88 BTS in MSC parameters 87 BTS Load Lower Dependent TCH Rate 17 BTS Load Threshold 36 BTS Load Upper Dependent TCH Rate 17 BTS Measure Average 35 BTS Name 31 BTS parameter window 30 BTS parameters 30 BTS Site Type 27 BTSs under LA dialog 78
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BAL Address 22 BAL ID 22 BAL Name 22 BAL parameter window 22 Base Station Colour Code 33 Base Station Identity Code 32 Battery Backup Procedure 28 Battery Backup Timer 16 BCC 33 BCCH allocation parameters 22 BCF Address 27 BCF ID 26 BCF Name 26 BCF Outputs dialog 29 BCF parameter window 26 BCF parameters 26 BCF Signalling Channel 27 Boundary x 43 Bs Tx Pwr Max 72 Bs Tx Pwr Min 72 BSC Address 15 BSC ID 15, 84 BSC in MSC parameter window 83 BSC in MSC parameters 83 BSC LAPDs dialog 18 BSC Name 15 BSC parameter window 14
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C/N Threshold 43 C2 Cell Reselection 20 Call Re-establishment Allowed 38 CBCH Used at SDCCH 41 CCH Configuration Parameters dialog 40 Cell Access Parameters dialog 37 Cell Barred 38 Cell Barred Qual 46 Cell Dependent Routing 89 Cell ID 32 Cell Identification Method 85 Cell Power Thresholds 15 Cell Reselect Hysteresis 39 Cell Reselect Offset 46 Cell Reselection Parameter Index 46 Cell Test State 89 Cell Type 33 Chained 53 Chained Cells 20, 53 Changes from T7 to T8 5 Changes from T8 to T9 5 Channel Assignment Priorities 78 Channel Configuration dialog 48 Channel Data 55
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Channel Type 56 Charging Area 90 Combined BCCH 41
GSM Microcell Threshold 15
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Half Rate 17, 21, 36, 56 Half Rate Support 56 HO Adjacent Cell Measurement 20 HO Averaging Weighting 66 Window Size 65 HO Level Umbrella 53 HO Load Factor 53 HO Margin Lev 52 HO Margin PBGT 52 HO Margin Qual 52 HO Measurements 35 HO Period PBGT 64 HO Period Umbrella 64 HO Preference Order Interference DL 17 Ho Preference Order Interference UL 17 HO Priority Level 52 HO Thresholds N 68 Px, Nx 68 Rx Level 67 Rx Quality 67 HOC Averaging Parameters dialog 64 HOC ID 62 HOC Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters dialog 68 HOC parameter window 61 HOC parameters 61 HOC Threshold Parameters dialog 66 Hopping Mode 33 HSN-1 34 HSN-2 34
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DCS Macrocell Threshold 16 DCS Microcell Threshold 16 Directed Retry 20, 35 Directed Retry in Use 35 Double BCCH Allocation List 19 Double BCCH Allocation List Parameters dialog 47 Downlink DTX Function 89 DTX Mode 36 Dual Band 21 Dual Band Cell 37
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Emergency Call on FACCH 17 Emergency Call Restricted 39 Enable BSS HO Control 62 Enable HO Margin Level Qual 51 Enable Intracell HO 62 Enable Intracell HO DL 62 Enable Intracell HO UL 62 Enable MS Distance Process 63 Enable Pwr Budget HO 62 Enable SDCCH HO 63 Enable Umbrella HO 63 Extended Cell Radius 20, 36, 64 External Sync Source 27
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FACCH Call Setup 16, 20, 35 Fast Moving MS Handling 21, 53 Fast Moving Threshold 53 Floating 55 Frequencies 22, 25 Frequency 49, 55 Frequency Band In Use 22, 33 Frequency Hopping 37 Frequency in Use 25 Frequency Type 60
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ID parameter 13 Identical LAC Switch 78, 82 Idle State BCCH Allocation 48 Initial Frequency 55 Intelligent Underlay-Overlay 17, 21 Interference Averaging Parameters dialog 42 Interfering Cell(s) Adjustment Level 60 Interfering Cell(s) C/I Type 60 Interfering Cell(s) C/I Weight 60 Interfering Cell(s) CI 60 Interfering Cell(s) LAC 60 Interfering Cell(s) Used 60 Interfering Cells 69
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General Handover Req Message 15 General parameters 13 GSM Macrocell Threshold 15
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LA ID 32 LA Name 78 LA parameter window 77 LA parameters 77 LAC 32 LAPD Number 27, 55 List of Adjacencies window 49 Local Area Dialling Code 90 Location Information to PSTN dialog 91 Location Number 92 Locked 55
MSC Name 88 MSC Point Code 81 MSC Signalling Network Code 81 Multi Band 37
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Name parameter 13 Nature of MSC Address 81 Nature of VLR Address 82 NCC 33 Network Colour Code 33 Network location area parameters 80 New Estab Causes Support 35 No. of Blocks for Access Grant 41 No. of Multiframes Between Paging 41 No. of Pref Cells 15 Non-combined BCCH 41 Not Allowed Access Classes 39 Number of Slots Spread Trans 35 Number of Zero Results 63, 69 Number Presentation Status 92 Numbering Plan ID 92 NWLA ID 81 NWLA Name 81 NWLA parameter window 80 NWLA parameters 80
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MAL Address 24 MAL ID 24 MAL Name 24 MAL parameter window 24 Master Clock TRX 27 Max Number of Repetition 36 Max Number of Retransmission 35 Max Queue Length 44 MCC 32 Measurement BCCH Allocation 48 Min BSIC Decode Time 70 Min Int Between HO Reqs 63 Min Int Between Unsucc HO Attempts 63 MNC 32 Mobile allocation parameters 24 Mobile Country Code 32 Mobile Network Code 32 MS Distance Averaging Param 64 MS Distance Behaviour 17 MS Distance HO Treshold Param 64 MS Max Distance in Call Setup 36 MS Power Level 34 MS Priority Used in Queueing 45 MS Range Max 64 MS Range Min 64 MS Tx Pwr Max 34 MS Tx Pwr Max CCH 39 MS Tx Pwr Max Cell 52 MS Tx Pwr Min 34 MSC Address 88 MSC Addressing 84, 89 MSC ID 88 MSC ISDN Number 81
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Operational in MSC 79 Optimisation MS Power Level in HO 20, 53 Optimum Rx Lev UL 56 Ordinary FACCH Call Setup 16 Output x 29, 59
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Paging Method 85 PCM 27, 55 Penalty Time 47 PLMN Permitted 39 POC Averaging Weighting 74 Window Size 73 POC Averaging Parameters dialog 72 POC ID 71 POC parameter window 71 POC parameters 71 POC Threshold Parameters dialog 74 POC Thresholds Px, Nx 76
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Rx Level 75 Rx Quality 75 Point Code 84 Power Control Enabled 72 Power Control Interval 72 Power Incr Step Size 71 Power Offset 40 Power Red Step Size 71 Priority Assignment Function 86 Purpose of Output 29, 59 Px, Nx 64
Synchronised 52
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Tariff Area 89 TCH Rate Internal HO 17 TCH Rate Intra Cell HO 36 Temporary Offset 47 Terms and concepts 10 Terr Traf Channel 56 Test Equipment 27 Time Limit Call 44 Time Limit Handover 44 Timer Periodic Update MS 41 TRHO Target Level 53 TRX ID 55 TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters dialog 59 TRX Locked 49 TRX Outputs dialog 58 TRX parameter window 54 TRX parameters 54 TRX-N/Ch. No 49 TSC 55 TSL 27, 55 Type of Location Number 92 Typographic conventions 9
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Queue Priority Used 44 Queueing Parameters dialog 43 Queueing Priority Call 45 Queueing Priority Handover 45
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RACH Retransmission Control 34 Radio Link Timeout 39 Radius Extension 36 Re-establishment FACCH Call Setup 16 Remote Degradation of BTS Service 20, 28 Remote Inter of BTS Ser and Ver Nbrs 20 Repaging Attempts 78 Repaging Interval 78 RF Max Power Reduction 72 RNW Optimisation Statistics Usage 20 Routing Zone 89 Rx Lev Access Min 39 Rx Lev Min Cell 52 Rx Qual Statistics 20
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Underlay-Overlay Statistics 20 Used Mobile Allocation 34
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VLR ISDN Number 82 VLR Point Code 81 VLR Signalling Network Code 81
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SDCCH Handover 20 Signalling Network Code 84 Signalling Point Code 84 SMS CB Used 35 Sub TSL 27, 55 Subslots for Signalling 56 Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold CI Ratio 70 Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold Nx 70 Super Reuse Bad CI Threshold Px 70 Super Reuse Estimation Method 69 Super Reuse Good CI Threshold CI Ratio 70 Super Reuse Good CI Threshold Nx 70 Super Reuse Good CI Threshold Px 70 Supplementary Charging Area 90
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RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS

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Edited by L. Rasinaho 6 May 1997

Author L. Rasinaho 6 May 1997

Approved by J. Hartikainen 6 May 1997

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INTRODUCTION TO RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS . . . . . 13

BCCH ALLOCATION PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 MOBILE ALLOCATION PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BCF PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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TRX Intelligent Underlay-Overlay Parameters Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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BTS in MSC parameter window

Available Routing Zones

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BAL parameter window BCF parameter window

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Channel Configuration Dialog TRX parameter window

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HOC parameter window

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How to Use This Manual

Where to Find More

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INTRODUCTION TO RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS

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BSC Parameter Window

Figure 1. Example of BSC Parameter Window (S4 or later)

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