BTS Remote Management

Solution

Introduction
The base transceiver station, or BTS, contains the equipment for transmitting and receiving radio signals (transceivers), antennas, and equipment for encrypting and decrypting communications, with the base station controller (BSC).

Main Goal High Operation Availability

Revenue from mobile services is linked to the availability of mobile connectivity served by cell sites. Due this high availability need, the implementation of monitoring and control systems in each site is a very important requisite.

Monitoring Parameters
Door Sensor Motion Detector

Security Camera

Flooding Sensor

Smoke Detector

Fuel Level & Generator Status

Temperature & Humidity

Battery Status

Power Monitoring

Devices Control Functions

Diesel Generator Control

Air Conditioned Control

Free Cooling Ventilation Control

CCTV Security Cameras Activation

Solution Advantages
Climate Monitoring

Climate conditions inside Shelter are critical!

Availability of the equipment; Safeguarding the investment made in the equipment; Early detection of failing air conditioning units; Humidity condensation and static electricity avoidance.

Solution Advantages
Fuel Monitoring

Its always important to have a backup plan!

Redundant power system assurance; Fuel level tank monitoring; Fuel theft detection; Delivery fraud detection.

Solution Advantages
Generator Status

Diagnostic information is crucial !

Generator On / Off Status; Generator Triped Low Lube Oil Pressure alarm; Fail to Start alarm; Fail to Stop alarm; High Temperature alarm.

Solution Advantages
Battery Status & Mains Power Monitoring

Electricity is what keeps a cell tower running!

Ensure power to the station in the event of main power supply fails; Avoid total blackout of a cell site; Backup Battery monitoring; Mains power consumption monitoring and analysis.

Solution Advantages
Monitoring Smoke, Motion, Door, Flooding

Protect equipment physical integrity!

Equipment investment protection; Dissuasive effect; Several types of sensors available; Early activation of the means (fire or theft event); Prevent major equipment damages (flooding); Better insurance price negotiation.

Solution Advantages
Video Surveillance

An eye where we need it most!

Monitor subcontractors activities; Avoid false alarmes; Increase security performance; Real time monitoring.

Controller Product description

SMAlert

Overview:
SMAlert is an cost effective solution that allows basic monitoring and local control actions of BTS sites. SMAlert is an autonomous alarm management system that can be remotely operated through text messages SMAlert, has data logging capacity and communication capabilities.

Memory for about 20 days of data. Remote data monitoring available, through web page access.

Controller Product description

SMAlert
Programing/Customization:
32 alarms, including pre-alarm interval and self-recognition 5 phones, including attempt number and notification delay Type, range, limits and latency of each of the 12 alarm inputs Systems installation place name Language used in message exchange 4 digit access code

Rechargeable internal battery

Alarm and networks usage signal

Functioning temperature: -10 a 70 C

Communication through written text

Power Supply
8-30VDC; 3W Output 12VDC; 1A

Internal RTC Clock for time maintenance

Controller Product description

SMAlert
Communication Port
Programing/customization USB Wavecom Q24Classic communication module embedded in the equipment

Inputs/Outputs
8 digital inputs with optical decoupling 4 analogical inputs configurable as: 0-10V; 0-20 mA; 4-20 mA 16 remote inputs 4 logical inputs for model 550 4 digital outputs at NPN transistor (maximum 50VDC/500mA)

Connections

Power supply terminals, inputs and outputs SMA antenna plug

Dimensions without power supply terminals and antenna: 105x86x59 mm

Controller Product description

SMAlert Plus
Its a monitoring and control system, based in PLC technology, that can be used for small and more complex BTS stations. Highly flexible, with modules expansion capability;

Overview

Teleservice Capability via GSM/GPRS

Communication Modules for Point-to-Point communication

Integrated Ethernet interface (TCP/IP native, ISO-on-TCP)

Data Logging Capability

Remote data monitoring and control operations, through SCADA System and web page access.

Controller Product description

SMAlert Plus
Integrated power supply either as wide-range AC or DC power supply (85 to 264 V AC or 24 V DC) Integrated 24 V encoder/load current supply: For direct connection of sensors and encoders.

2 pulse outputs (PTO) with a frequency of up to 100 kHz.

Pulse-width modulated outputs (PWM) with a frequency of up to 100 kHz.

Integrated Ethernet interface (TCP/IP native, ISO-on-TCP)

Expansion by additional communication interfaces, e.g. RS485 or RS232

Controller Product description

SMAlert Plus
Expansion by analog or digital signals directly on the CPU Optional memory expansion (Memory Card) PID controller with auto-tuning functionality

Integral real-time clock

Removable terminals on all modules

Maximum Digital Inputs: 78

Maximum Digital Outputs: 74

Maximum Analogue Inputs: 18 (voltage, current or RTD)

Application Example - System Architecture

Data Visualization System

Data Center Structure
Main features Modularity and Customization Data Presentation Layer User Web Portals Data Organization and Processing Layer Business Intelligence Data Collection and Protocol Interpreter Layer Raw Data
Real Time Monitoring
Real Time Remote Control Key Performance Indicators Trends

Analysis and Benchmarking Troubleshooting

Alarms

Reporting

Others

iTelemetry

iEnergy

Others

iCenter SMS GPRS Ethernet TCP

All collected data is sent to Data Center, to be organized, processed and presented to users!

Data Visualization System

HISTORICAL DATA MONITORING DATA REMOTE CONTROL ALARMS LIST REPORTS

BTS SITE: BTS 001100

BTS REMOTE CONTROL

BTS MAP

SHORT ALARMS LIST

02-05-2012 - 14H14M: DIESEL LEVEL UNDER 40% 02-05-2012 - 16H07M: DIESEL GENERATOR ON 02-05-2012 - 16H06M: GRID VOLTAGE FAULT

The map view can be the first approach. It shows the state of each BTS in a certain geographical area. For more details, just a click on each station.

Data Visualization System

With the BTS Monitoring Data dashboard, its possible to have an overview about the main operating parameters of BTS, like AC Power status and consumptions, Batteries Bank S.O.C., or climate data inside the shelter.

Data Visualization System

With the BTS Remote Control dashboard, its possible to control some devices in each BTS. Manual Mode is required. Some of the controlled devices can be Diesel Generator or Air conditioned devices.

Data Visualization System

Historic trend provide the possibility to analyse the evolution of consumptions. The evolution to abnormal values may indicate a problem in future.

Data Visualization System

Historic trend provide the possibility to analyse the evolution of consumptions. The evolution to abnormal values may indicate a problem in future.

Renewable Energies Solution

It has been estimated that the telecom industry consumed last year about 1% of the global energy consumption of the planet. That is the equivalent CO2 emissions of 29 million cars;

In other hand the costs with energy are to high;

With these premises the ways to decrease energy consumptions of cellular network and thus to reduce costs and CO2 emissions the solutions are:
Minimizing BTS energy consumption; Use of renewable energy sources.

Main Benefits
Turn-key solution
Less equipment damages communication downtimes & costs drastically reduced

No concerns with maintenance of servers and data processing

Historical registration of energy consumptions

Efficient planning of fuel replenishment trips Costs reduction

Historical registration of climate conditions inside the shelter for technical diagnostics

Security alerts

Thank you for your attention

Dr. Wahid Y. Tawfik Wahid.tawfik.isasensing.com