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Guide for Sub-contractors assessing tasks for NOKIA works for Saudi-Telecomm

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PURPOSE

This document has the purpose of defining, in simple format, works and logistics that would be required in the implementation of swap sites and new sites.

2.

SCOPE

Possible forthcoming works for Saudi-Telecomm in Saudi Arabia.

3.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Terms used in this Document are: AHU BOQ BTS Down-time Hot Swap Method NOKIA OLD BTS Standard Shelter STC Sub. Swap-Site
4.

Air Handling Unit Bill of Quantities, for the purposes of this document a list of hardware that excludes minor items such as lightweight screws, washers etc. Base Transmitting Station Time during which the BTS will not operate BTS swap that requires the existing transmission to be transferred to the new BTS at the time of the swap. This must be followed by a full software download. The Method of Execution of proposed works. Nokia Communications Co. Existing Base Transmitting Station that will be replaced by a NOKIA BTS. A NOKIA provided Shelter, 3 M x 3M x 3M that is equipped in accordance with the layout shown in attachment (1) Saudi-Telecomm Subcontractor A site on which existing BTS equipment is to be replaced by NOKIA equipments.

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

The following documents are to be consulted for NOKIA works and are authoritive. These documents, compliment, but do not supercede, any contract in force between STC and NOKIA: NOKIA User Manuals Work Instruction for Installation and Testing of Feeder and Antennae. Site Folder for Installation of Intratalk NOKIA form for authorisation of Extra Work or Deviation from Standard Works

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5.

SITE TYPES AND IMPLEMENTATION

There are several types of potential swap site that have been observed in the research for this Document: There are other types that may be expected.
5.1 Swap-site on which it is possible to build the new BTS in its final position from the start. This site will not need moving when the old BTS is removed.

The following paragraphs outline works required to swap a site of this type. This is the simplest type of work to implement and most of the visited sites fall into this category. Figure 1 (a) Original layout (one square approx. 20mm by 20 mm )

Existing 2 X 310 AH Battery Rack

DSX

900 BTS

GPS

BTS Fut.

Existing Rectifier

Required working access for AHUs

AHU

AHU

This site already has a one cabinet BTS in operation with space designated for possible expansion. The following sketch will show the new NOKIA BTS in its final position. Expansion space will be retrieved after the OLD BTS is removed. One limiting factor in this example is the

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presence of large AHUs. These cannot be moved and would need regular maintenance and cleaning. This generates a No-Go area in the front of the units. Figure 1(b) Interim layout (one square approx. 20mm by 20 mm)

Existing 2 X 310 AH Battery Rack

DSX

900 BTS

GPS

NOKIA GSM 900 Base NOKIA GSM 900 Ext.

Existing Rectifier

Required working access for AHUs

AHU
5.1.1 Survey

AHU

The site should be surveyed preferably with STC and position and Method agreed. 5.1.2 Build

This stage, when reached, has the BTS in its final position. New jumpers will have been made and be laid on their new route. The existing equipment usually has a duplexer system fitted in the bottom of the Transmission 19" rack. NOKIA diversity requirements will be provided in the BTS cabinet. This will mean that the new jumper routes will be less complex and shorter than the existing connections. There would be no great economic benefit in using existing jumpers,

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which would almost certainly be cosmetically disastrous. Jumpers for STC sites will require Male "N2 connectors at the feeder end and 7/16" connectors at the BTS end. The new DC power cable should be run to the PSS and either connected to redundant breakers or be cut ready to use existing breakers when the OLD BTS is switched OFF at. the Swap. The External alarm cable, provided by NOKIA with the BTS, should also have been connected at this time. On the STC sites external alarms are presented on a Krone block. Timing requirements for reconnection of external alarms varies from Customer to Customer and STC will have these options: External alarm cables, old and new BTS, are paralleled before the Swap and the redundant alarm cables are removed with the OLD BTS. The new External Alarm cable is connected to the external alarms after the swap and functions are checked at that time. The visit for the latter option can be combined with final site inspection, final snagging and tidy up etc. The new 2 Mbit cable should be run. The 2 Mbit terminals are wire-wrap block on either end. It may be necessary to provide a 25mm strip on the 19" rack of the transmission. This rack will be fitted with 8 X BNC bulkhead connectors. Four of these would be connected to the wire-wrap Data block. Four would remain positioned but not connected. These four would almost certainly be used in the event of another BTS being added to the site. There is no actual requirement for NOKIA to consider Transmission interface in the STC scope of works for new sites or swap sites. Being aware of the requirement and prepared for it could save time used for swapping. 5.1.3 Commissioning

The site should be commissioned at this stage and any defects made good. Unit replacement must be logged in the site folder. 5.1.4 Pre-integration

If STC has been able to provide an independent 2 Mbit link to the site then the site should be Pre-integrated. Pre-integration is complete when the BSC operator/engineer has a route to the site through which can be downloaded the database that will be required for the BTS to operate. This process, when complete will greatly reduce the downtime needed to swap. If Preintegration cannot be carried out then a Hot Swap must take place. 5.1.5 Activation

In order to be fully ready for the swap it must be established that all relevant parameters are correct at the BSC and that the MSC has defined the new sites. This is not intended to put a duty on the Sub. but to indicate who the involved parties are should information be required. 5.1.6 Completion

When the Swap, in this example, is completed the new layout is as shown:

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Figure 1(c) final layout (one square approx. 20mm by 20 mm)

Existing 2 X 310 AH Battery Rack

DSX

Future exp. 900 or 1800 BTS GPS New GSM 900 Base New GSM Ext.

Existing Rectifier

Required working access for AHUs

AHU
5.1.7 Testing

AHU

Immediately after the swap test calls should be made. Tests should be carried out by walking or driving round the site at a distance of at least 300 Metres from the BTS. Careful observations of BCH frequency should be noted to ensure that each appears in the correct sector. Hand-over should be checked as a function. Drive Tests will occur soon after and will not be part of the SUB. work scope. Immediate correction of any faults found by the drive team (e.g. crossed sector) will be. 5.1.8 Finishing

The site will require final dressing and inspection at this stage. Since the site will have been in its final position for some time work should be very minor. NOKIA always reserve the right for a joint inspection at this stage.

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5.2 Swap-site on which the new BTS must be built in a temporary position.
The following example shows a site on which the BTS cannot be immediately built on its final position. This is usually due to the presence of other equipment in a restricted space. Figure 2 (a) Original layout (one square approx. 20mm by 20 mm )

Existing 2 X 310 AH Battery Rack

Trans

GPS

OLD GSM

OLD GSM

Required working access for AHUs

Paging Trans

AHU

AHU

It can be seen that this example gives no real alternative to the installer but to place the SWAP BTS in the exact position now occupied by the OLD BTS. This is not entirely due to space restrictions. It would not be best practice to differ greatly from the existing well ordered layout. The next layout shows the SWAP BTS in a temporary position. The BTS may need to be placed on a base that will facilitate easy sliding into position. It must be remembered to place jumpers in a way that will be in a position to be tidily positioned when the BTS is finally moved into its position. Careful planning at this stage is very important.

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Figure 2 (b) interim layout (one square approx. 20mm by 20 mm )

Existing 2 X 310 AH Battery Rack

Trans

GPS

Swap BTS Extension Cabinet Swap BTS Base Cabinet

OLD GSM

PSS

OLD GSM

Required working access for AHUs

Paging Trans

AHU
5.2.1 Survey

AHU

The site should be surveyed, preferably with STC and position and Method agreed. Build The site should now be installed in its temporary position. Temporary ground connections must be run before the module population is inserted. 5.2.2 Commissioning

The site should be commissioned at this stage and any defects made good. Unit replacement must be logged in the site folder.

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5.2.3

Pre-integration

If STC has been able to provide an independent 2 Mbit link to the site then the site should be Pre-integrated. 5.2.4 Activation

Parameter availability should be checked at this time. 5.2.5 Testing

Immediately after the swap test calls should be made. Tests should be carried out by walking or driving round the site at a distance of at least 300 Metres from the BTS. Careful observations of BCH frequency should be noted to ensure that each appears in the correct sector. Hand-over should be checked as a function. Drive Tests will occur soon after and will not be part of the SUB. work scope. Immediate correction of any faults found by the drive team (e.g. crossed sector) will be. 5.2.6 Completion

When the Swap, in this example, is completed the OLD BTS must be removed. This task may or may not be assigned to the Sub. It would be best to price for the eventuality. When the OLD BTS is gone the Swap BTS must be placed into its final position. The base used to slide the BTS into position may be left or removed depending on what type of base is used and STC requirements. Once the Swap BTS is in position the site must be tidied up. Special care must be taken to ensure that jumpers and cables, that will be longer than really needed, are dressed well and tidily stowed. The final layout is shown in the following sketch.

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Original layout (one square approx. 20mm by 20 mm)

Existing 2 X 310 AH Battery Rack

Trans

GPS

Swap GSM extension Cabinet Swap GSM Base Cabinet

Required working access for AHUs

Paging Trans

AHU

AHU

5.3

Site on which no position can be found until after the old BTS is removed.

No Site of this nature was identified on this review. 5.3.1 Build

This site would have to be studied primarily with a view to innovative solution. Sites that have been swapped in the Middle East in the recent past have used the following methods. 5.3.2 Relief by use of a Mobile site

In a recent swap in Kuwait the Customer produced a Mobile site. This sire was bought to line when the OLD BTS was switched off. The OLD BTS was removed and the Swap BTS a 2 Cabinet 12 TX/RX configuration was installed and commissioned. The Mobile was put off the

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air the following night and the Swap BTS Integrated, put on air and tested. This task was carried out comparatively quickly but the speed was not for traffic reasons. The Mobile unit would normally allow for a reasonable pace during Swap BTS installation. 5.3.3 Removal followed by build.

This method requires speedy, competent and confident handling. Preparation, as far as possible, would be carried out before planned swap downtime. This would include delivery and checking of equipment on swap site. Precutting to length of cables and jumpers. Ensuring of availability of commissioning test equipment, (waiting for the frequency counter to warn up for the statutory 30 minutes after commissioning had started would not be good). Once the instruction to remove the OLD BTS from traffic had been given the OLD BTS would be powered down and removed swiftly (carefully it still has a value) to an adjacent space. The Swap BTS must be assembled quickly and commissioned. BSC/Transmission personnel would carry out rerouting at the BSC end. Integration and Test Calls would follow. Because of the need for speed, the site may need its dressing done after it is back on the air. Forward planning would probably minimise this requirement. No site of this nature was observed amongst the reviewed sites and the impression is that there will be very few if any in the system. When such sites are undertaken it would be normal to expect assistance from NOKIA at site. The possibility of such sites existing need not have a major impact `on the overall assessment of the work cost. 6. OUTDOOR SITE THAT WILL BE REPLACED BY AN INTRATALK INDOOR BTS IN A STANDARD SHELTER. Several External Sites were visited. Only one of the sites visited appeared to have room for a shelter without too much rebuilding. Since this was the only one of the sites visited that was fairly ordinary in nature it will be used as an example here. In the first instance it is to be noted that when a site like this will be undertaken only NOKIA equipment and third party Transmission equipments will be on site. It must also be noted that STC will require 8-hour battery back up on these sites. The extra battery racks required will require space. Rectifier type has not been identified but the layout shown is workable with the NOKIA preferred PSS systems. It is calculated that the 420 AH offered by the 8 battery units (2 strings of four) in the PSS backed by a further 4 strings of four in external racks should provide this. The new shelters that will be used for STC work will be 3M X 3M X 3M. It is anticipated that the layout shown in the plan and two elevation sketches that follow would find approval. If STC have alternative proposals when the time comes to approve them, it is not predicted that there would be much variation. There will no change to the BOQ or work time needed. 6.1 Build

The shelter must be positioned. Two sites visited indicated that in some cases other equipment will need to be moved before this can be carried out. This would need to be resolved in the Site survey with STC. The shelter must be positioned in such a way that the existing feeders serving the outdoors BTS(s) involved can be drawn into the shelter and terminated inside. Once the position has been decided on the shelter must be placed and the equipment installed in accordance with the layout shown in the following sketch. The final layout is shown in the following sketch.

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The sketch shows a shelter equipped with 2 4 X 4 X 4 BTS. Not all shelters will require all 4 cabinets but positions in smaller configurations are to be as shown. Figure 3 (a) Standard STC Shelter Layout (NOKIA New) Plan Scale 1 square = 10 x 10 cm ACU intake ACU intake ACU Control

A GSM 1 Base Cabinet

B Trans.

GSM 1xtension Cabinet

Cable Ladder/Rack

Power Supply System including 140 AH Battery 1st Battery Rack 140 AH Battery (8 x Units) 2nd Battery rack 140 AH Battery (8 x Units)

GSM 2 Base Cabinet

GSM 2 Extension Cabinet A ACCESS B 3 Ph.AC DB

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Figure 3 (b) Standard STC Shelter Layout (NOKIA New) Elevation A A Scale 1 square = 10 x 10 cm

Cable Ladder/Rack

75 mm

Trunkin g GSM 1800 Extension Cabinet GSM 1800 Base Cabinet GSM 900 Extension Cabinet GSM 900 Base Cabinet

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Figure 3 (c) Standard STC Shelter Layout (NOKIA New) Elevation B B Scale 1 square = 10 x 10 cm

Cable Ladder/Rack

75mm Plastic Trunking Transmission Equipment Power Supply System

A C D B

Future Battery string 70 AH Internal 140 AH Sealed Lead/Acid Battery in 2 X 4 Block External Rack 140 AH Sealed Lead/Acid Battery in 2 X 4 Block Strings

Future Battery string 70 AH External Rack 140 AH Sealed Lead/Acid Battery in 2 X 4 Block Strings

6.2

Commissioning

The site should be commissioned at this stage and any defects made good. Unit replacement must be logged in the site folder.

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6.3

Pre-integration

If STC has been able to provide an independent 2 Mbit link to the site then the site should be Pre-integrated. 6.4 Activation

Parameter availability should be checked at this time. 6.5 Build 2

When the swap takes place the outdoor BTS will be switched off. The feeders serving the OLD outdoor BTS must be cut to length, drawn in to the shelter and terminated. This work can take place as 2 Mbit cables (if a spare 2 Mbit was not available for Preintegration) are rerouted and the BSC downloads the BTS. 6.6 Testing

Immediately after the swap test calls should be made. Tests should be carried out by walking or driving round the site at a distance of at least 300 Metres from the BTS. Careful observations of BCH frequency should be noted to ensure that each appears in the correct sector. Hand-over should be checked as a function. Drive Tests will occur soon after and will not be part of the SUB. work scope. Immediate correction of any faults found by the drive team (e.g. crossed sector) will be. 6.7 Completion

When the Swap, in this example, is completed the OLD BTS must be removed. This task may or may not be allotted to NOKIA. It should be noted that the OLD External BTS in use is very heavy and a crane and special transport may be needed for removal. Removal of these OLD BTS should be treated as a special case.
7. NEW SITE

New Sites will be implemented in accordance with NOKIA "Work Instruction for Antenna and Feeder Installation and Testing" and in accordance with the Standard Shelter Layout shown in Figure 3 (a,b & c) if this document. New sites being built into existing or new equipment rooms will be installed in accordance with decisions made at the site survey.