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f Important Notice on Product Safety

Elevated voltages are inevitably present at specific points in this electrical equipment.
Some of the parts may also have elevated operating temperatures.
Non-observance of these conditions and the safety instructions can result in personal
injury or in property damage.
Therefore, only trained and qualified personnel may install and maintain the system.
The system complies with the standard EN 60950 / IEC 60950. All equipment connected
has to comply with the applicable safety standards.
The same text in German:

Wichtiger Hinweis zur Produktsicherheit
In elektrischen Anlagen stehen zwangsläufig bestimmte Teile der Geräte unter Span-
nung. Einige Teile können auch eine hohe Betriebstemperatur aufweisen.
Eine Nichtbeachtung dieser Situation und der Warnungshinweise kann zu Körperverlet-
zungen und Sachschäden führen.
Deshalb wird vorausgesetzt, dass nur geschultes und qualifiziertes Personal die
Anlagen installiert und wartet.
Das System entspricht den Anforderungen der EN 60950 / IEC 60950. Angeschlossene
Geräte müssen die zutreffenden Sicherheitsbestimmungen erfüllen.
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Table of Contents
This document has 77 pages.
Reason for Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Overview of the Functionality - Main Features of BS-240/241 . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Hardware Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1 Rack Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Module Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2 Core Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2.1 Core Basis (COBA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.2.2 Core Satellite (COSA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2.3 Core Link Extension (COREXT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2.4 Core Link Extension for RSCU (COREXT-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2.5 Core Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3 Carrier Related Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.1 Carrier Units (CU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.2 GSM Carrier Unit (GCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.3 EDGE Carrier Unit (ECU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.4 Flexible Carrier Unit (FlexCU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3.5 Radio Server Carrier Unit (RSCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.3.6 Carrier Unit Output Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4 Antenna Combining Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.4.1 Duplexer Amplifier Multicoupler (DUAMCO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.4.2 Flexible Duplexer Amplifier Multicoupler (FDUAMCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.4.3 Co-Amplifier Multicoupler (COAMCO8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.4.4 Dual Integrated Amplifier Multicoupler (DIAMCO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.4.5 Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.4.6 Filter Combiner (FICOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4.7 High Power Duplexer (HPDU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.5 Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5.1 AC/DC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5.2 Backup Battery (BATTPACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5.3 DC Mains Supply Unit (MSU:DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5.4 AC Mains Supply Unit (MSU:AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.5.5 DC and Battery Controller (DCBCTRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.5.6 DC Panel (DCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.5.7 Alarm Collection Terminal Bords (ACTC, ACTP, ACTM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.6 Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.7 Abis Connection (ABISCON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.8 External Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPTEXT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.9 Abis Link Equipment (LE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.10 Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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3.11 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.12 Membrane Filter (MEF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.13 Heat Exchanger (HEX). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.14 Dust Filter (DUSTFILM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.15 Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4 Antenna Combining and Multicoupling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.1 FDUAMCO / DUAMCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.1.1 DUAMCO Specials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.1.2 FDUAMCO Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.2 COAMCO8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.3 DIAMCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.4 TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.5 FICOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.6 HPDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.7 Diplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5 Cell Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6 FCC Issues (for U.S. Market only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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List of Figures
Figure 1 BS-240 Base Rack (Indoor) and BS-241 Base Shelter (Outdoor) . . . . . 14
Figure 2 Functional Blocks of a BS-240 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 3 Indoor: Base Rack and 2 Extension Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 4 Outdoor: Base Shelter and 2 Extension Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 5 Configuration with RSCU and COREXT-R modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 6 Possible Configuration of Service1 and Service2 Rack/Shelter . . . . . . 21
Figure 7 Connection of Core Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 8 Example of a Configuration with COBA4P12 and COREXT . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 9 FlexCU – Double TRX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 10 FlexCU – Single TRX Mode – Fourfold Receive Diversity Mode. . . . . . 33
Figure 11 RSCU: Examples of Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 12 ABISCON and OVPT (100/120 Ω) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 13 DUAMCO 2:2 Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 16 FDUAMCO Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 17 COAMCO8 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 18 COAMCO8 with FDUAMCO in 4:2 mode (= 8:2 mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 19 DIAMCO Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 20 TMA (Single) Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Figure 21 TMA (Dual) Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 22 FICOM 8:1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 23 HPDU 8 TRX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 24 HPDU 8 TRX with DUBIAS and TMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Figure 25 Configuration with Diplexer (Example). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Figure 26 Multi-cell (3,3,2): with 3 DUAMCO 4:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Figure 27 Multi-cell (3,3,2): with 2 DUAMCO 4:2 and 1 DUAMCO 2:2 . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 28 Single-cell (8,0,0): with FICOM and DIAMCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 29 Single-cell (8,0,0): with 2 DUAMCO 4:2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Figure 30 Multi-cell (2,2,2): with 3 DUAMCO 2:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Figure 31 FDUAMCO Configuration 2:2 or 4:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 32 Configuration 8:2 with FDUAMCO and COAMCO8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 33 Single-cell (11...16,0,0): FICOMs, DIAMCOs and HPDUs in 2 Racks. . 72
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List of Tables
Table 1 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 2 GSM Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 4 Core Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 5 Core Configurations with COREXT-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 6 Carrier Unit Output Power Level (Typical and Guaranteed Values) . . . 34
Table 7 DUAMCO: Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 8 FDUAMCO: Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 9 DUAMCO: Gain (Guaranteed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 10 FDUAMCO: Gain (Guaranteed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 11 DIAMCO: Gain (Guaranteed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Table 12 TMA: Electrical and Mechanical Parameters (Guaranteed) . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 13 FICOM: Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Table 14 HPDU: Insertion Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table 15 Carrier Units’ Power Reduction (ECU/FlexCU 850) at Antenna Port . . 73
Table 16 Carrier Units’ Power Reduction (ECU/FlexCU 1900) at Antenna Port . 74
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Reason for Update

Issue History
Issue Date Summary

Issue history for this document with order number A30808-X3247-M014-*-7618
01 01/2005 New manual for new release BR8.0
02 04/2005 New issue
05 03/2006 Revision to harmonize the descriptions of BTSE-TEDs
Issue history for this document with new order number A50016-G5100-A014-*-7618
01 11/2006 Expansion of the manual due to new 900/1900 MHZ dual band
configuration and revised chapters for BR8.0
02 12/2006 Expansion of the manual due to new release BR9.0
03 04/2007 Expansion of the manual due to new hardware (RSCU,
COREXT-R, OVPTEXT) in chapters 1 and 3
Revised/new tables (gains, losses, other parameter) in chapter 4
Table Issue History
Issue 3, Release Independent, Starting from Release BR8.0 (2007/14/5)
General (1.1)
– New feature: 2G/3G co-operation
Technical Data (1.3)

– Revised number of TRXs with installed RSCU due to 2G/3G co-operation
Rack Configuration (2.1)

– Added figure “Configuration with RSCU and COREXT-R modules”
Core Link Extension for RSCU (COREXT-R) (3.2.4)

– New module COREXT-R for RSCU support
Radio Server Carrier Unit (RSCU) (3.3.5)

– New carrier unit (RSCU) for 2G/3G co-operation
External Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPTEXT) (3.8)

– New modules OVPTEXTS and OVPTEXTC for RSCU support
Antenna Combining and Multicoupling (4)

– Tables of technical data for TMA, (F)DUAMCO and DIAMCO were added and there-
fore the structure of this chapter was adapted
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1 Introduction
1.1 General
This manual is applicable for the SBS releases BR8.0, BR9.0 and higher.
The architecture of the BS-240/241 provides maximum flexibility to develop highest
capacity BTSs with reduced volume per TRX and an expanded number of 24 TRXs in
3 racks (48 TRXs with FlexCU).
The BS-240/241 represents the mainline of the Siemens base stations. The modular
design principle with a low number of different modules ensures easy installation, com-
missioning and operating, as well as low training costs and maintenance expenses with
a minimal spare parts pool required. The advanced technology guarantees low opera-
tional costs and an optimum economy of scale. Homogenous service throughout the
network is assured by common BTS software running on all the platforms.
The modular architecture and the flexible internal structure enable the BS-240/241 to
provide new GSM features such as enhanced data rates for GSM evolution (EDGE).
This platform ensures that network evolution is as smooth as possible.
Any operation for rack extension or TRX substitution doesn’t involve service interruption.
And also software-driven redundancy for core, power supply and broadcast channel
modules offer highest reliability end enable hot swapping of modules without service
interruption.
The provision of a full spectrum of combining equipment allows high power and mini-
mized number of antennas in connection with a high receiver sensitivity.
2G/3G co-operation
2G and 3G networks are no longer considered as seperated systems with own radio
infrastructure and hardware components. A significant lever for reducing expenses is to
use synergies between installed GSM (2G) and UMTS (3G) equipment.
In a first step, the installation of the UMTS base band functionality within a GSM BTS is
possible. The RF part of the UMTS system is realized with Remote Radio Heads.
Thereby a mixed 2G/3G system is available on the same footprint.
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1.2 Overview of the Functionality - Main Features of

BS-240/241
• Casing variants:
– Indoor version: BS-240
– Outdoor version: BS-241
• Minimum configuration:
– BS-240: one base rack
– BS-241: one base shelter and one service shelter.
• Maximum configuration:
– 3 racks/shelters with an entire quantity of 48 carriers (1 base and 2 extension
racks/shelters)
– 5 service racks/shelters housing power supply modules, battery backup and line
equipment (1 service1 and 4 service2 racks/shelters)
• Maximum 2G/3G configuration:
– 3 racks/shelters (1 base and 2 extension)
– 5 service racks/shelters housing power supply modules (see above)
– for GSM: 44 carriers with usage of FlexCUs
– for UMTS: 1 RSCU (in 2 carrier unit slots) and COREXT-R or OVPTEXT for the
connection to the internal/external Iub lines
• Cell configurations:
– Up to 6 cells per rack
– Up to 12 cells per BS-240/241
– Concentric omnicell: one cell with inner and complete supply area
– Concentric multicells: multicell with several sectors plus inner supply area
• Frequency configurations:
– Single band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900)
– Dual band (see below)
– Mixed cell configuration to enlarge GSM 900 cells with GSM 1800 frequencies,
or GSM 850 cells with GSM 1900 frequencies
– Single cell
– Multi cell
• Dual band configurations:
– GSM 900 and GSM 1800
• Frequency hopping:
– Synthesizer frequency hopping
– Baseband frequency hopping
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• Combining options:
– Antenna combining with duplexers (DUAMCO, FDUAMCO and COAMCO) can
be applied for up to 8 carriers. RF amplifier and multicoupler for the RX path are
integrated.
– Antenna combining with filter combiners (FICOM) is possible for up to 8 carriers
onto 1 antenna.
– Cascading of multicoupler equipment (DIAMCO) is possible for up to 24 carriers.
– High power duplexer (HPDU) for reduction of the necessary numbers of
antennas in case of FICOM per cell for up to 8 carriers can be applied.
– Mixed Configurations of cells/Sectors applying all types of carrier units: normal
carrier units (CU and GCU), EDGE carrier units (ECU) and flexible carrier units
(FlexCU).
– For high capacity sites the dual-carrier FlexCU doubles the number of available
carriers units.
• Traffic channels:
– Fullrate (FR)
– Halfrate (HR)
– Enhanced fullrate (EFR)
– Adaptive multirate codec (AMR)
• Services:
– GPRS
– HSCSD
– EDGE
• Redundancy:
– Support of 1:1 core redundancy
– Support of BCCH redundancy
– Support of n+1 power supply redundancy
• Abis interface configurations:
– Star, cross connect, loop and multidrop configurations are possible
– Change of PCM line configuration from star to multidrop or loop and vice versa
is possible without any interruption of service
• External Abis link media can be connected via E1/T1:
– Wire
– Fiber optic
– Microwave
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Introduction TED:BS-240/241
1.3 Technical Data
Characteristics BS-240 (indoor) BS-241 (outdoor)

Type of casing Rack Shelter
Dimensions base rack (H x W x D) 1600 mm x 600 mm x 450 mm 1750 mm x 700 mm x 650 mm
(5’3” x 2’ x 1’5”) (5’8” x 2’3” x 2’2”) incl. Plinth
Volume net 432 liters 705 liters
796 liters incl. Plinth
Max. TRX per BTSE (in more than one rack)
– with all slots available for GSM carrier units – 24 (48 with FlexCUs) – 24 (48 with FlexCUs)
– with 2 slots for UMTS RSCU, all other: – 22 (44 with FlexCUs) – 22 (44 with FlexCUs)
GSM
Max. TRX per cell (in more than one rack) 12 12
Typical power consumption base rack 1295 W with CUs 1375 W with CUs
1845 W with ECUs 1970 W with ECUs
2420 W with 8 FlexCUs 2600 W with 8 FlexCUs
Typical power consumption extension rack 1200 W with CUs 1275 W with CUs
1720 W with ECUs 1840 W with ECUs
2300 W with 8 FlexCUs 2475 W with 8 FlexCUs
Weight of base rack in typical configuration ca. 190 kg (419 Lbs) ca. 240 kg (529 Lbs)
Weight of extension rack in typical config. ca. 190 kg (419 Lbs) ca. 240 kg (529 Lbs)
Weight of service1 in configuration: ca. 264 kg (582 Lbs) ca. 314 kg (692 Lbs)
AC/DC; F:Battery 1x (type A400/85)
Weight of service2 in configuration: ca. 490 kg (1080 Lbs) ca. 540 kg (1190 Lbs)
F:Battery 3x (type A400/85)
Temperature range -5 °C to +45 °C -33 °C to +50 °C
(23 °F to +113 °F) (-27 °F to +122 °F)
with installed heater only
Ingress protection rating IP20 IP55
Table 1 Technical Data
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GSM Frequency-Band Uplink (MHz) Downlink (MHz)

GSM 850 824 - 849 869 - 894
P-GSM 900 (Primary GSM) 890 - 915 935 - 960
E-GSM 900 (Extended GSM) 880 - 915 925 - 960
R-GSM 900 (Railway GSM) 876 - 915 921 - 960
GSM-RE 900 (GSM Railway Extension) 876 - 901 921 - 946
GSM-PS 900 (P-GSM Shifted to E-GSM) 880 - 905 925 - 950
GSM 1800 1710 - 1785 1805 - 1880
GSM 1900 1850 - 1910 1930 - 1990
Table 2 GSM Frequency Bands
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Hardware Architecture TED:BS-240/241
2 Hardware Architecture
The BS-240/241 is designed to achieve commonality of boards to serve both GSM 850,
GSM 900 with its different deviates (GSM 1800, GSM 1900) and standards selected for
mobile communication systems. The Figure 1 shows the base rack/shelter.
Figure 1 BS-240 Base Rack (Indoor) and BS-241 Base Shelter (Outdoor)
The BTS functional blocks of a BS-240 configuration are shown in Figure 2.
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TED:BS-240/241 Hardware Architecture
Cell 0 CC-Links
Base Rack OASI
4xTX Abis
TMA 2 PCM O
carrier units COBA V
(e.g. FlexCU) Ext. Sync.
(F)DUAMCO (e.g. P
RX 0 .. 3 COBA4P12) 2 PCM T
TMA Sync.
RXDIV
Cell 1 O
4 PCM V
P
4xTX
TMA carrier units T
Abis
FICOM COSA
H (e.g. FlexCU)
RX (e.g.
DUBIAS P 4 .. 7
D COSA4P12) to next ext. rack
U
RXDIV
ACTC
DIAMCO ACTM
TMA FAN
Cell 1
RXCA0 CAN Bus DCP
RXCA1
4xTX
carrier units Extension Rack
RX (e.g. FlexCU)
RXDIV 0 .. 3
FICOM
4xTX
carrier units
RX (e.g. FlexCU)
4 .. 7
RX
RXDIV
ACTC ACTP
Cascading
DIAMCO
RXDIV FAN
DCP
Service Rack DCP

LE 0 LE 1
ACP AC/DC AC/DC
DCB- DCB- ACTC ACTP

CTRL CTRL FAN
BATTERY BATTERY
Figure 2 Functional Blocks of a BS-240 configuration
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Legend:
AC/DC AC/DC Rectifier
ACP AC Panel
ACTC Alarm Collection Terminal Connection
ACTM Alarm Collection Terminal Master for base rack/shelter (optional)
ACTP Alarm Collection Terminal Processor for extension and slave
rack/shelter
CAN Controller Area network
COBA Core Basis
COSA Core Satellite
DCBCTRL DC and Battery Controller
DCP DC panel
DIAMCO DI(2) Amplifier Multicoupler
(F) DUAMCO (Flexible) Duplex Amplifier Multicoupler
DUBIAS Duplexer BIAS Path
FlexCU Flexible Carrier Unit
FICOM Filter Combiner
HPDU High Power Duplexer
LE Link Equipment
OASI Operator Available Serial Interface
OVPT Over Voltage Protection
TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier
The architecture of BS-240/241 provides maximum flexibility to develop large and small
BTSEs.
Up to 8 PCM lines can be connected to the core boards that are scalable (COBA,
COSA). In addition, also the BTS itself is scalable. It is possible to connect up to 2 exten-
sion racks to a base rack.
The main communication between the modules is provided by means of bi-directional
serial links (CC-Links) between the carrier units and the core modules. These CC-links
handle the entire communication between BTSE core and carrier units. Baseband fre-
quency hopping is also supported.
All alarms, besides the alarms generated in the COBA and in the carrier units, are trans-
ported via the CAN bus. Alarms of the carrier units are transmitted via CC-link.
The carrier unit provides all analog and digital signal processing including an RF power
stage necessary to process a single carrier (e.g. GSM 8 TCHs). The carrier unit(s) inter-
face with the combining equipment on the one side and with the core modules on the
other. The core modules provide functions common to all carriers within the BTSE (e.g.
clock generation, O&M processing,...) as well as LAPD processing for the carriers.
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2.1 Rack Configuration

The BS-240/241 family, with 8 transceivers per rack, is expandable up to 24 transceivers
(48 with FlexCU) in 3 racks and can be supplied in the two different versions:
– BS-240 for indoor installation
– BS-241 for outdoor installation
There are 4 different types of racks/shelters:
– Base rack/shelter (with core modules)
– Extension rack/shelter (for more then 8 CUs)
– Service1 rack/shelter (with AC/DC modules)
– Service2 rack/shelter (for LE and batteries)
It is possible to connect up to 3 racks/shelters together (1 base rack/shelter, 2 extension
rack/sshelters; the more possible racks/shelters called service rack/shelter are not part
of a rack extension in the proprietary sense) that realizes then the performance of a
24 TRX BTSE as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4.
The base and the extension racks/shelters can be located physically in any position.
The service rack/shelter (see the Figure 6 for possible configuration) satisfies various
applications depending on number of CU units configured and/or number and kind of
network termination equipment provided and the battery backup time required.
On the digital side there is an extension of the CC-links (connection between core back-
plane and the carrier units not housed in the base rack) and the CAN bus.
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SIEMENS BS-240 SIEMENS BS-240 SIEMENS BS-240
DC-PANEL DC-PANEL DC-PANEL

ACT-C ACT-C ACT-C
FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1
ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM ACOM
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7
0 1 4 5 0 1 4 5 0 1 4 5
1
1
0
0
COSA
COBA
COSA
COBA
Figure 3 Indoor: Base Rack and 2 Extension Racks
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SIEMENS BS-241 SIEMENS BS-241 SIEMENS BS-241

ACT-C ACT-C ACT-C
0 1 4 5 0 1 4 5 0 1 4 5
1
1
0
0
COSA
COBA
COSA
COBA
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
Figure 4 Outdoor: Base Shelter and 2 Extension Shelters
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2G/3G Co-operation
The following figure shows examplarily on an outdoor BTSE the installation of an UMTS
RSCU module with an additional COREXT-R board.
The RSCU can be installed either in the base or in one of the extension rack/shelter. It
needs 2 empty, adjacent carrier unit slots on the right side of the rack/shelter.
The RSCU must be combined either with an external OVPT (OVPTEXT) or a special
core extension board (COREXT-R). If a COREXT-R board is used, it must be installed
in the core slot#3.
SIEMENS BS-241 II SIEMENS BS-241 II SIEMENS BS-241 II

ACT-C ACT-C ACT-C
CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU
slot#3: COREXT-R
0 1 0 1 4 5 0 1 4 5
COBA 1
RSCU
COBA 0
COSA 0
(in own
frame)
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
MUCO 0
MUCO 1
2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7
FAN 4* FAN 5* FAN 4* FAN 5* FAN 4* FAN 5*
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3
* not present in case of BTSE with reduced number of fans
As well possible locations for the RSCU frame. In each BTS the installation of one RSCU is allowed.
Figure 5 Configuration with RSCU and COREXT-R modules
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SIEMENS SIEMENS
DC-PANEL DC-PANEL
ACT-C ACT-C
FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1
D LE 0
C AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/
B DC DC DC DC DC DC LE 1
C
T 00 01 02 03 04 05 LE 2
R
L LE 3
LE 4
AC + DC Distribution
LE 5
FAN 2 FAN 3
D AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/

C
B DC DC DC DC DC DC
C 10 11 12 13 14 15
T
R
L 1/4 1/4
Battery Battery
AC + DC Distribution Set Set
1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4

Battery Battery Battery Battery
Set Set Set Set
Figure 6 Possible Configuration of Service1 and Service2 Rack/Shelter
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Module Description TED:BS-240/241
3 Module Description
3.1 Overview
Name/Type F-V1) Remarks

Core modules : M:COBA2P8Vx No Core basis, core satellite and core link extension
COBA M:COBA4P12Vx modules (the last two modules increase the number of
COSA M:COSA6P16 PCM lines and CC-links) can be equipped only in the
COREXT M:COSA4P12 base rack/shelter.
M:COREXTVx They provide up to 8 PCM lines.
COREXT-R COREXT-RVx No Core link extension for RSCU (2G/3G co-operation)
CU CUGVx Yes Carrier units receive and convert RF signals into TRAU
CUDVx frames/signalling data (for uplink) and vice versa (for
CUPVx downlink).
GCU GCUGVx Yes The carrier units can be equipped in the base and
GCUDVx extension racks/shelters.
All types may be mixed.
ECU ECU850HPVx Yes
ECU850Vx
ECUGVx
ECUDVx, ECUDHPVx
ECUPVx, ECUPHPVx
FlexCU FCU850Vx Yes
FCUGVx
FCUDVx
FCUPVx
RSCU RSCU Yes Carrier unit for UMTS (2G/3G co-operation)
DUAMCO DUAMCO2x Yes Antenna system modules can be equipped in the base
FDUAMCO DUAMCO4x and extension racks/shelters.
DIAMCO DUAMCO8x
COAMCO FDUAMCO (x:2 mode)
FICOM COAMCO8
HPDU DIAMCOx
FICOMx
HPDUx
TMA TMAx Yes Optional module that connects the antenna with the
STMAx BTSE in order to amplify the receive signal and pass
DTMAx through the transmit signal. Different TMAs are available
for different transmit frequencies.
Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview)
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TED:BS-240/241 Module Description

OVPT M:OVPTVx No The overvoltage protection and tracer and the Abis
ABISCON M:OVPTKOAXVx connection modules are optional modules and can be
M:ABISCONVx installed alternatively. It:
M:ABISCONCXVx – can be equipped in the base rack/shelter
– supports 100 Ω /120 Ω balanced line or 75 Ω coaxial
line
OVPTEXT OVPTEXTSVx No External OVPT for RSCU (2G/3G co-operation) for
OVPTEXTCVx coaxial or balanced lines plus cabling
S30894-X400-A4
LE ---- No The Abis link equipment is an optional customer-
supplied module and acts as the front end to provide the
Abis Interface. It can be equipped in service1 and
service2 racks/shelters.
AC/DC system AC/DCxVx No AC/DC rectifier used for AC power (can be equipped in
the service1 rack/shelter).
DC and Battery M:DCBCTRLxVx No Supervision of the AC/DC converter and of the
Controller connected battery systems (in service1 and service2
racks/shelters).
Battery BATTPACKVx No Up to 4 battery systems can be equipped (in the service1
or service2 rack/shelters).
DCP DCP:RSHxxxVx No The DC panel is used for distribution of -48V DC.
DCP:HEXSHBVx
ACTC ACTCVx No Alarm collection modules:
ACTP ACTPVx – ACTC is equipped in each rack/shelter
ACTM ACTMVx – ACTM can be equipped in the base rack/shelter
– ACTP is equipped in each extension and service
rack/shelter
MSU AC MSU:AC1PHVx No Mains Supply Unit (AC)
MSU:AC2PH/UVx
MSU:AC3PHVx
MSU:AC3PH-2Vx
MSU DC MSU:DCVx No Mains Supply Unit (DC) and Upgrade kit for overvoltage
MSU:DC-2Vx protection
MSU:LPDC-2Vx
MSU:DC80AVx
MSU:DC80A-2Vx
MSU:LPDC80A-2Vx
Fan FANVx No Fan units are mandatory for each rack/shelter.
Heater HEATER-2Vx No Optional unit for outdoor installation.
HEATER-2DCVx
Heat Exchanger HEXVx No For all outdoor installations, alternatively to MEF, for
cleaning the cooling air
Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview) (Cont.)
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Dust Filter DUSTFILM-2Vx No Module for indoor for cleaning the cooling air
Membrane Filter MEFVx No Mandatory (alternatively to HEX) for all outdoor
installations for cleaning the cooling air
Smoke Detector MK:SMOKEVx No Optional module for outdoor for each shelter.
Rack/Shelter R:BS80-2Vx No
SH:BS81Vx
SH:BS81MVx
Frames F:CORECUVx No Each of the frames is necessary for installing the
F:RXCUVx equipment.
F:ACOMVx
F:AC/DC1Vx
F:AC/DC2Vx
F:BATTERYVx
F:BATTRAYVx
F:FANVx
F:RSCUVx
Cover Parts No Cover parts close the unequipped slots to ensure the
airflow inside the rack. Cover parts are absolutely
mandatory to force air flow through modules plugged and
avoid bypassing.
Mounting Kits No There are some mounting kits for cabling and installation
inside and outside the racks, e.g. for:
– air duct
– rack cabling
– cabling for Inter Site Synchronisation (optional)
– earth quake equipment
– COREXT-R cabling
Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview) (Cont.)

1) "Yes" indicates that the module has variants for different frequencies.
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3.2 Core Modules

Core modules include COBA board, COSA board and COREXT board.
The core modules have the following tasks inside of the BTSE:
• local controlling of the entire BTSE
• generation of system clocks
• providing of up to 8 Abis-interfaces (PCM30/24) to BSC or other BTSEs
• providing of up to 24 CU interfaces
• providing interfaces to internal and external alarms
• providing an interface to the LMT/OMT
• providing an interface for external clock synchronisation
• handling and processing of O&M messages
Core redundancy is supported (see Core Redundancy).
There are two families of core modules:
1. COBA2P8, COSA6P16
2. COBA4P12, COSA4P12, COREXT
A mix of modules from different families, e.g. COBA4P12 (family 2) and COSA6P16
(family 1), is not allowed.
See Table 4 for all possible core configurations.
For configurations with a COREXT-R module refer to section Core Link Extension for
RSCU (COREXT-R).
CU Slots CU Slots CU Slots

0…7 * 0…3 * 0…7 *
CU Abis Core
Combination of Core Abis Interf Crossco Base first Ext. Ext. Redun
Modules Lines aces nnect Cabinet Cabinet Cabinets dancy
COBA2P8 2 8 yes
COBA2P8 + COSA6P16 8 24 yes yes yes yes

2 COBA2P8 2 8 yes yes
2 COBA2P8 + 2 COSA6P16 8 24 yes yes yes yes yes
COBA4P12 2 8 yes
COBA4P12 + COREXT 4 12 yes yes yes
COBA4P12 + COSA4P12 8 24 yes yes yes yes
2 COBA4P12 2 8 yes yes
2 COBA4P12 + 2 COREXT 4 12 yes yes yes yes
2 COBA4P12 + 2 COSA4P12 8 24 yes yes yes yes yes
*) CU Slots supported by the core equipment
Table 4 Core Configurations
Core boards have a common backplane. The connection of the core modules with the
OVPT/Abis-interface and the carrier units is done via cables, which are plugged into the
backplane.
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Base rack Extension rack
OVPT CU CU
COBA COSA COBA red. COSA red. Abis
Abis Abis Abis Abis

CUs
other
CC-Link CC-Link CC-Link CC-Link interfaces
Figure 7 Connection of Core Modules

Hot plug-in: A Hot Plug-in of COBA and COSA is possible. This means, that these
boards can be plugged in/out with voltage switched on without disturbing other HW
inside the rack/shelter (no loss of data on other boards) and without destroying other
boards.
After the plug-in of a core board, this board is in "reset" state and all bus drivers of
external busses are in tristate. These drivers will be enabled not before initialization of
the devices, which serve the external busses.
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3.2.1 Core Basis (COBA)

The COBA is the central board of the core. The main components of this board are the
base core controller, the advanced clock generation, the serial link interface controller
that manage the external interface towards the carrier units, the PCM30/24 Abis inter-
faces, the internal system alarm interface and also an interface to one COSA to expand
the BTSE.
The COBA has to be installed in the base rack/shelter.
Types of COBA:
• M:COBA2P8Vx
• M:COBA4P12Vx
g Name convention for COBAs and COSAs:
The first digit gives the number of Abis-interfaces, the following letter gives the kind
of Abis-interface (e.g. P for PCM30/24), and the following number gives the number
of carrier-unit-interfaces (CC-links).
For example:
COBA2P8 means 2 PCM30/24 Abis-interfaces and 8 carrier-unit-interfaces.
COBA4P12 means 4 PCM30/24 Abis-interfaces and 12 carrier-unit-interfaces.
The base core controller maintains the software of all BTSE units in FLASH-EPROMs,
monitors the software download, and terminates all internal system alarms. Beside the
O&M functions, the controller handles the signalling messages between the core and
the carrier units (CC-link).
The ACLK generates the system specific timing signals that are distributed by the
CC-link to the carrier units.
The "cross connect" feature is supported. To provide this feature, additional core
modules are required:
• With COBA2P8: A COSA6P16 must be installed additionally.
• With COBA4P12: Either a COSA4P12 or a COREXT must be installed additionally.
Core redundancy is possible (see Core Redundancy).
Fault propagation through dependent modules

When core redundancy is not installed and there occurs a failure in the COBA module,
the entire BTSE goes out of service until the faulty COBA module is replaced.
When core redundancy is installed and there occurs a failure in the active COBA
module, all calls will be lost and the BSTE switches to the stand-by COBA without any
further service interruption.
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3.2.2 Core Satellite (COSA)

The main task of the COSA board is to increase the number of the PCM30/24 Abis inter-
faces and CC-links of the COBA. A COSA in combination with a COBA make the "cross
connect" functionality available.
The COSA is an optional module. It is located in the base rack/shelter.
The COSA is controlled by the COBA and receives the working-clock from the COBA.
Up to 8 carrier units in the base rack are supported by the COBA. The COSA supports
up to 16 additional carrier units in the 2 extension racks.
The COSA extends the configuration by up to 6 Abis ports. In the configuration with
COBA and COSA, the BTSE can support max. 8 PCM lines and max. 24 carrier units.
Types of COSA:
• COSA6P16 COBA2P8 extension with 6 Abis links and 16 CC-links
• COSA4P12 COBA4P12 extension with 4 Abis links and 12 CC-links
g For the naming convention see note at COBA description.
3.2.3 Core Link Extension (COREXT)

The main task of the COREXT board is to increase the number of the PCM30/24 Abis
interfaces and CC-links of the COBA. A COSA in combination with a COBA make the
"cross connect" functionality available.
The COREXT board is an optional module and can be installed alternatively to a COSA
board inside the COSA slot in the base rack/shelter.
The COREXT board connects 4 carrier unit ports and 2 Abis ports located at the
COBA4P12 board via core backplane to the appropriate interfaces.
The COREXT is a passive board without a DC supply interface.
Type of COREXT:
• COREXTV1: COBA4P12 extension with 2 Abis (PCM) links and 4 CC-links
CU CU CU CU CU CU
CU CU CU CU CU CU
COBA
COREXT
4P12
2x Abis 2x Abis
Figure 8 Example of a Configuration with COBA4P12 and COREXT
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3.2.4 Core Link Extension for RSCU (COREXT-R)

The COREXT-R board makes BTS PCM and OVPT resources available to the RSCU
by applying as interface board for the connection of up to 4 internal Iub lines (PCM
lines) to the RSCU subsystem.
The COREXT-R is based on the COREXT board and can also work together with
COBA4P12 and COREXT boards to increase the system facilities by connecting up to
4 carrier unit ports and 2 Abis ports.
The COREXT-R board is an optional module for the base rack/shelter. If it is used it
must be installed inside the rightmost core slot (slot#3).
See Table 5 for all possible core configurations with a COREXT-R board.
Type of COREXT-R:
• COREXT-RV1: COBA extension which enables the usage of up to 4 PCM lines
(including OVPT resources) by the RSCU
Core CU Abis Iub

Core Core Core Core Redun- Inter- Lines Lines
Slot#0 Slot#1 Slot#2 Slot#3 dancy faces BTS RSCU
COBA2P8 - empty- - empty- COREXT-R no 8 2 4
COBA2P8 COSA6P16 - empty- COREXT-R no 24 4–8 0–4
COBA2P8 - empty- COBA2P8 COREXT-R yes 8 2 4
COBA4P12 - empty- - empty- COREXT-R no 8 2 4
COBA4P12 COREXT - empty- COREXT-R no 12 4 4
COBA4P12 COSA4P12 - empty- COREXT-R no 24 4–8 0–4
COBA4P12 - empty- COBA4P12 COREXT-R yes 8 2 4
COBA4P12 COREXT COBA4P12 COREXT-R yes 12 4 4
- empty- - empty- COBA4P12 COREXT-R no 12 4 4
Table 5 Core Configurations with COREXT-R
For later usage, the COREXT-R hardware can provide an interconnection between
RSCU CAN1 bus and BTS CAN bus.
3.2.5 Core Redundancy

To fulfill the core redundancy aspects, a redundant COBA can be installed. In case of a
serious fault to the active COBA, the redundancy algorithm switches to the passive one.
One of the COBAs is active and one passive. The passive one is waiting for its activation
in case of a failure within the active core.
Both cores (#0 and #1) have link interfaces to the Abis lines, but only one (the active
core) is connected.
If the core consists of a combination of COBA and COSA or COBA and COREXT
modules, each of these modules must be installed twice.
Both the active and the passive core have links to the carrier units. In reverse, each
carrier unit is linked with both cores. The traffic data are transmitted transparently
through the active core. Signal processing takes place only within the carrier units.
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The redundancy interface is realised as a 2 Mbit/s HDLC link which provides a commu-
nication interface between the two main microprocessors.
The ACLK of the active core is connected with the one on the passive core. It allows the
passive ACLK to be synchronized to the active one.
g With core redundancy, a mixed configuration with COBA2P8 and COBA4P12 in the
same BTSE is not allowed.
g Redundancy is implemented in a cold-standby mode, i.e., all calls will get lost if a
core switch over occurs.
Fault propagation through dependent modules in case of core redundancy

The redundant implemented COBA is a "cold" one, that means no data synchronization
between the two COBAs.
When core redundancy is installed and there occurs a failure in the active COBA
module, all calls will be lost and the BSTE switches to the stand-by COBA without any
further service interruption.
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3.3 Carrier Related Modules

The carrier unit takes care of all carrier oriented tasks. In the uplink (UL) direction, two
or four RF signals (diversity) are received and finally converted into TRAU frames and
signalling data. In the downlink (DL) direction, TRAU frames and signalling data are
received from the core and converted into a GMSK or 8PSK modulated RF signal, which
is amplified to the desired power level.
Different types of carrier related modules can be used: carrier units (CUs and GCUs),
EDGE carrier units (ECUs) and flexible carrier units (FlexCUs). Each carrier unit can be
replaced by another without any additional hardware change.
• An ECU is similar to a GCU but with the additional support of 8PSK modulation. It
converts the signalling and traffic data into a GMSK or 8PSK modulated signal.
• A FlexCU is a complete two-carrier unit and its two TRX can be configured indepen-
dently, e.g. into different sectors; GMSK and 8PSK modulated signals are sup-
ported.
CU, GCU, ECU and FlexCU modules may be installed in any kind of mixed configura-
tions.
For the typical and the guaranteed values of RF output power level see section Carrier
Unit Output Power Level.
The UMTS radio server carrier unit (RSCU) is available to upgrade the existing 2G
system to a 2G/3G system. In combination with other specific modules, the RSCU
realizes UMTS advantages.
3.3.1 Carrier Units (CU)

The CU is a carrier unit variant which supports GMSK modulation. There are different
variants of CUs for the several frequency bands GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900
(refer also to Table 6).
3.3.2 GSM Carrier Unit (GCU)

The GCU is a carrier unit variant that supports GMSK modulation.
There are different variants of GCUs for the frequency bands GSM 900 and GSM 1800
(refer also to Table 6) .
3.3.3 EDGE Carrier Unit (ECU)

The ECU can support EDGE functionality in uplink and downlink. In downlink direction,
the signalling and traffic data are received from the core and converted into GMSK or
8PSK modulated signals which are amplified to the desired power level. With the intro-
duction of EDGE it is possible to mix EDGE and non EDGE timeslots on the same
carrier.
There are different variants of ECUs for the several frequency bands GSM 850,
GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 (refer also to Table 6).
The mechanical design of ECU is identical to that of all other CU versions; it is therefore
hardware compatible and fits into all BTSE racks/shelters.
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3.3.4 Flexible Carrier Unit (FlexCU)

The FlexCU is a complete two-carrier unit with the same dimension and based on the
ECU. Its two TRX can be configured independently, e.g. into different sectors, and can
therefore increase the system reliability. The FlexCU either acts as two independent
ECUs or as one carrier unit with four receivers, the so called "fourfold receive diversity"
mode. To improve the downlink in fourfold receive diversity mode it is recommended to
activate the feature "Transmission Diversity Time Delay".
In uplink direction four RF signals are received and converted into traffic and signalling
data. In downlink direction traffic and signalling data are received and converted into two
GMSK or 8PSK modulated signals which are amplified to the desired power level.
By using FlexCUs instead of other carrier units the number of carriers within the existing
rack(s)/shelter(s) can be doubled. This is an ideal solution to double the capacity of
BTSEs, an advantage not only for footprint restricted BTS sites.
A working FlexCU requires about 30% less power than two ECUs. As soon as a TRX is
idle, the transmitter (TX) is switched off. With this enhanced power saving mode the
overall power consumption of an idle FlexCU (both TRX in idle state) is only appr.
40 Watt.
The FlexCU supports all frequency bands: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and
GSM 1900. There exists one type for each frequency band (refer also to Table 6).
FlexCU Operation Modes

FlexCUs may operate in two different modes: the double and the single TRX mode.
The double TRX modeis the default configuration of a FlexCU, with full support of MCS-
1 to MCS-9 in uplink and downlink. It functions like 2 independent ECUs with complete
twofold EDGE TRX functionality: Each of both transceivers shows a full-equipped main
receiver and diversity receiver.
Combiner(s) TX0 TX0 Signal

Processing
RX-a RX-N0
RX-b
TX0 RX-Div0
TX1 TX1
RX-c RX-N1
RX-d RX-Div1
Figure 9 FlexCU – Double TRX Mode

The so called fourfold receive diversity mode is the single TRX mode in which the
FlexCU functions as one carrier unit with four receivers. If transmit diversity is enabled,
this mode is automatically activated.
The four receivers of the FlexCU are fed by four independent antennas via e.g. one
(F)DUAMCO together with one DIAMCO or two (F)DUAMCOs.
The TX path is fed via the (F)DUAMCO to two of the four antennas.
The fourfold receive diversity mode enhances the receiver sensitivity of the BTSE. The
doubled number of the RX paths leads to an enhanced diversity gain.
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Combiner(s) TX0 TX0 Signal

Processing
RX-a RX-N
RX-b
TX0 RX-Div0
TX1 TX0
RX-c RX-Div1
RX-d RX-Div2
Figure 10 FlexCU – Single TRX Mode – Fourfold Receive Diversity Mode
3.3.5 Radio Server Carrier Unit (RSCU)

RSCU and 2G/3G Co-operation
2G and 3G networks are no longer considered as seperated systems with own radio
infrastructure and hardware components. A significant lever for reducing expenses is to
use synergies between installed GSM (2G) and UMTS (3G) equipment.
The RSCU is a compact radio server carrier unit for small to medium traffic. It provides
an effective solution to upgrade existing GSM equipment to UMTS standard on the
same footprint.
The RSCU delivers the complete UMTS baseband functionality needed for a UMTS
NodeB. The main features of the RSCU are:
• baseband capacity of up to 192 channel elements
• cell configuration up to 2/0/0 or 1/1/1+1/0/0
• up to 2 carriers per sector with RX diversity
• HSDPA
• -48 V nominal DC supply (via BTS backplane)
For a detailed description of the RSCU please refer to the UTRAN documentation
TED:UTRAN RSCU-380/RRHs (A50016-G5000-H358-*-7618).
RSCU in BTS rack/shelter

The RSCU is embedded in its own RSCU frame. This RSCU frame needs the place of
2 adjacent carrier unit slots and can be installed into BTS base or extension rack/shelter.
Each BTS can contain one RSCU.
To use the functionality of the RSCU, the installation of either a special core link exten-
sion board (COREXT-R) or up to 2 external OVPT modules (OVPTEXT) is necessary.
For further information about these modules refer to the sections COREXT-R and
OVPTEXT.
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Figure 11 RSCU: Examples of Configurations
3.3.6 Carrier Unit Output Power Level

The typical and the guaranteed values of RF output power level per TRX are listed
below for CUs, GCUs, ECUs and FlexCUs, dependent on its frequency bands and mod-
ulation types (GMSK and 8PSK). The values in "Watt" are rounded.
Frequency Carrier Unit Typical Guaranteed

Band Type RF Output Power RF Output Power
GMSK 8PSK GMSK 8PSK
dBm Watt dBm Watt dBm Watt dBm Watt
CU/GCU GSM 900 CUGV3 / V4 47.3 54 -- -- 47.0 50 -- --
GCUGV2 47.3 54 -- -- 47.0 50 -- --
GSM 1800 CUDV3 / V4 45.7 37 -- -- 45.4 35 -- --
GCUDV2 47.3 54 -- -- 47.0 50 -- --
GSM 1900 CUPV4 45.7 37 -- -- 45.4 35 -- --
ECU GSM 850 ECU850HPV2 48.3 68 46.3 43 48.0 63 46.0 40
ECU850V3 / V3A 48.3 68 46.3 43 48.0 63 46.0 40
GSM 900 ECUGV3 / V3A 48.3 68 46.3 43 48.0 63 46.0 40
GSM 1800 ECUDV2 47.3 54 45.3 34 47.0 50 45.0 32
ECUDHPV3 / V3A 48.3 68 45.3 34 48.0 63 45.0 32
GSM 1900 ECUPV2 47.3 54 45.3 34 47.0 50 45.0 32
ECUPHPV2 48.3 68 45.3 34 48.0 63 45.0 32
ECUPHPV3 / V3A 48.3 68 45.3 34 48.0 63 45.0 32
Table 6 Carrier Unit Output Power Level (Typical and Guaranteed Values)
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Frequency Carrier Unit Typical Guaranteed

Band Type RF Output Power RF Output Power
GMSK 8PSK GMSK 8PSK
dBm Watt dBm Watt dBm Watt dBm Watt
FlexCU GSM 850 FCU850V1 47.0 50 44.0 25 46.7 47 43.7 23
GSM 900 FCUGV1 47.0 50 44.0 25 46.7 47 43.7 23
GSM 1800 FCUDV1 47.0 50 44.0 25 46.7 47 43.7 23
GSM 1900 FCUPV1 47.0 50 44.0 25 46.7 47 43.7 23
Table 6 Carrier Unit Output Power Level (Typical and Guaranteed Values) (Cont.)
g For the U.S. market, you can find the carrier units’ power reduction for 850 MHz and
1900 MHz in chapter FCC Issues.
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3.4 Antenna Combining Modules

Various types of ACOMs are available. Each type comes in various modules and is
associated with various frequency bands.
3.4.1 Duplexer Amplifier Multicoupler (DUAMCO)

The DUAMCO consists of two identical modules. Each of the DUAMCO modules
combines the transmit and receive paths to one antenna connector. It splits the receive
signal to be used in the carrier units and serves as a duplexer unit, which provides filter-
ing functions for both RX and TX paths and low noise amplification for the RX path.
For each frequency band different versions of DUAMCO are available.
Different DUAMCO versions provide different functionalities:
• a DUAMCO 2:2 module connects one carrier to one antenna
• a DUAMCO 4:2 module connects up to 2 carriers to one antenna
• a DUAMCO 8:2 module connects up to 4 carriers to one antenna
g It is possible to implement DUAMCO/FDUAMCO modules of different frequency
bands, but:
All combining equipment in a cell must support the same frequency range (that
means either GSM 850, or GSM 900, or GSM 1800, or GSM 1900).
g Use FDUAMCORE modules for the GSM-RE 900 MHz band.
It is possible to install up to 4 DUAMCO 2:2 or DUAMCO 4:2 and up to 2 DUAMCO 8:2
respectively in one rack/shelter.
g DUAMCOs of different versions have a different TX attenuation.
The DUAMCO is equipped with complete TMA interfaces for DC supply and signalling.
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - FDUAMCO/DUAMCO.

Each amplifier of the DUAMCO RX path (LNA) consists of two parallel branches. If only
one branch of one amplifier has a failure, the amplifier will reach lower sensitivity and
generates a warning. The operation continues with performance degradation.
If more than one branch of the whole amplifier chain is faulty, the corresponding path of
the receiver will not be ready for operation. The connected carrier units lose one of their
RX paths (normal or diversity path). The operation continues without diversity feature. If
a carrier unit loses both RX paths, it will be configured out of operation.
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3.4.2 Flexible Duplexer Amplifier Multicoupler (FDUAMCO)

The FDUAMCO is the successor of the DUAMCO. It consists of two identical modules,
which each combine the transmit and receive paths to one antenna connector.
Each FDUAMCO module may be operated in one of the following modes (by jumper set-
tings):
• 2:2 mode: 1 carrier is fed to the antenna port
• 4:2 mode: 2 carriers are combined and fed to the antenna port
Within each cell/sector the same mode of the FDUAMCO shall be installed.
g (F)DUAMCO and COAMCO8 units are not released for applications in BS-241 HEX
shelter.
The FDUAMCO is equipped with complete TMA interfaces for DC supply and signalling.
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - FDUAMCO/DUAMCO.
3.4.3 Co-Amplifier Multicoupler (COAMCO8)

The COAMCO8 consists of two identical modules. The COAMCO8 is used in combina-
tion with a FDUAMCO in 4:2 mode to provide an 8:2 configuration (see Figure 18), so
four carriers are combined and fed to the antenna port.
A COAMCO8 is available for GSM 850/900 MHz or GSM 1800/1900 MHz.
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - COAMCO8.
3.4.4 Dual Integrated Amplifier Multicoupler (DIAMCO)

The DIAMCO is an optional module for antenna multicoupling and is required for the
RX signal path in FICOM configurations and special DUAMCO configurations.
A DIAMCO module is used to split the RX antenna signal into several receiver inputs.
The DIAMCO is equipped with complete TMA interfaces for DC supply and signalling.
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - DIAMCO.

Each amplifier of the DIAMCO RX path (LNA) consists of two parallel branches. If only
one branch of one amplifier has a failure, the amplifier will reach lower sensitivity and
generates a warning. The operation continues with performance degradation.
If more than one branch of the whole amplifier chain is faulty, the corresponding path of
the receiver will not be ready for operation. The connected carrier units lose one of their
RX paths (normal or diversity path). The operation continues without diversity feature.
If a carrier unit loses both RX paths, it will be configured out of operation.
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3.4.5 Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA)

The TMA is an optional module and connects the antenna with the BTSE in order to
amplify the receive signal.
The configuration with TMA is advantageous because the system sensitivity will not be
degraded by feeder cable loss. One TMA is needed for every created RX path of
(F)DUAMCO and/or DIAMCO installed and not cascaded.
There are 2 kinds of TMA: the "single TMA" (GSM 850, GSM 900) and the "dual TMA"
(GSM 1800, GSM 1900).
g If the TMA is used together with a HPDU, a BIAS-T (DUBIAS) for powering and sig-
nalling of the TMA is required.
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - TMA.

The TMA watches its LNA by monitoring the DC current and generates an alarm
message towards (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO. The connected (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO gen-
erates an alarm to O&M in case of malfunction. LEDs on the front panel of the
(F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO show the state of each TMA. Each green LED indicates that the
DC for the TMA is "OK" and each red LED gives notice of a faulty TMA if the BTSE is
configured for TMA.
The LNA consists of two parallel branches. If only one branch has a failure, the amplifier
reaches lower gain and the connected (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO will generate a warning
towards the O&M. Operation continues with performance degradation.
In case that both branches fail, the amplifier will be bypassed by the "Fail save switch".
The connected (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO generates an alarm message towards the O&M.
The red LED in the (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO of the concerned TMA is switched on, and
the multicoupler device will be switched into AMCO mode automatically. The operation
continues with minor performance degradation.
If a TMA is installed, the (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO works in MUCO mode and only the
second amplifier of the RX chain is active. If both branches of the TMA fail, "Fail Save
Compensation" will take effect. The TMA connects the antenna directly to the
(F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO and the (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO receives a message to switch
over into AMCO mode. In AMCO mode both amplifiers become active and the attenua-
tion switches off. The connected carrier units continue their operation with minor perfor-
mance degradation. Only a POWER ON/RESET or a software reset can terminate the
state of "Fail Save Compensation".
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3.4.6 Filter Combiner (FICOM)

With a FICOM it is possible to combine up to 8 TX outputs to one antenna. For the uplink
direction (RX), the DIAMCO has to be used to filter and distribute the received signals
to the carrier units. A big advantage of the FICOM is the very low insertion loss.
The FICOMs are implemented for two different frequency bands: R-GSM 900 and
GSM 1800.
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - FICOM.
3.4.7 High Power Duplexer (HPDU)

The HPDU combines the TX path and the RX path to one antenna, in order to minimize
the number of antennas when FICOM is used. The HPDU contains a duplex filter for the
transmit frequency band and for the receive frequency band, but no Low Noise amplifier
in the RX path.
The HPDUs are implemented for three different frequency bands: P-GSM 900, GSM-PS
900 and GSM 1800.
Up to two HPDU can be integrated on top of the rack/shelter below the cover and up to
two HPDU could fit in the gap between the inner side wall and the frame in the rack/shel-
ter.
g If the TMA is used together with a HPDU, a BIAS-T (DUBIAS) for powering and sig-
For more information please refer to Antenna Combining - HPDU.
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3.5 Power Supply Modules
3.5.1 AC/DC System

An AC/DC system is required if the BTSE is supplied by AC mains. The AC/DC module
converts the AC mains voltage (nominal AC input voltage: 230V) into the -48V DC
supply voltage.
The AC/DC system consists of one or two frames housed in the service1 rack/shelter.
A frame contains:
• up to 6 AC/DC modules ("n+1" for optional redundancy)
• one controller board DCBCTRL for battery supervision, AC/DC supervision, alarm
interface
• frame with AC distribution, DC distribution, signal distribution between AC/DCs and
controller board via backplane
Above the AC/DC system two fans are installed in order to force the cooling airflow
through the AC/DC modules.
The tasks of an AC/DC module are the supply of all -48V consumers within the BTSE
and the generating of alarms in case of AC mains or module failures.
The AC/DC system tasks are in detail:
• output supplying all -48V-consumers within the BTSE; input supplying of
230V AC single-phase or 3-phase-distribution for the world market and
120V/208V AC 3-phase-distribution (208V phase to phase) for the U.S. market.
• supplying external equipment with -48V
• charging and supervising of different backup battery types
• supervising AC/DCs, batteries and alarm messaging
• switching off DC outputs (AC/DCs as well as battery) in case of under and over tem-
perature
• hot plug-in/out of AC/DC modules
The AC/DC and the backup batteries work as an uninterruptable power supply system
(UPS).
AC/DC modules work in load sharing "n+1", but n AC/DC are able to supply the whole
BTSE (redundancy concept).
The nominal DC output power of one AC/DC module is 720W.
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3.5.2 Backup Battery (BATTPACK)

The backup battery guarantees continuous operation for a certain time in case of main
breakdown or AC/DC failure.
The battery backup time depends on the configuration and the battery type. Different
battery types for each BTS type are available.
Backup batteries can be installed in the service racks/shelters only.
The number of batteries needed depends on the configuration of the BTSEplus and the
expected backup time. If the backup battery fails, operation continues as long as the
AC/DC modules provide the power.
All battery systems connected to one AC/DC system should have the same capacity.
The capacity of the backup battery can be increased by additional batteries in separate
service2 racks/shelters.
Emergency Operation
The backup time of each BTSE can be increased by using the "Emergency Operation"
feature. To hold the BTSE in operation mode for an extended time, it is necessary to
switch over to "Emergency Configuration" after a user-defined time. In this mode, none
or only operator defined TRX remain in operation. All TRX, which are not part of the
emergency configuration, are switched off.
The core modules and optional transmission equipment are supplied with DC voltage
until low voltage detection circuit (LVD relay) disconnects the backup battery from
system load.
If enabled, a second timer counts for another user-defined time. With its expiration, all
modules are switched off, except the core modules. This means "Zero Configuration".
3.5.3 DC Mains Supply Unit (MSU:DC)

The MSU:DC is available for the BS-240 only (indoor). It is located at the EMI panel.
The MSU:DC provides the lightning protection (optional feature), the EMI filter, and the
terminal clamps for the external DC cable (-48V, 0V).
The lightning protection element indicates fault conditions on an alarm output (LPA)
which is linked to the ACTC module. The upgrade kit for lightning protection comprises
the OVP element, the upgrade cable kit and the LPA connection cable.
One MSU:DC 50A or 80A has to be installed in each BS-240 rack (base/extension/
service2). If ECUs or FlexCUs shall be installed, MSU:DC 50A modules are not permit-
ted for the base and extension racks.
g A mix of MSU:AC and MSU:DC in one BTSE is not permitted.
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3.5.4 AC Mains Supply Unit (MSU:AC)

The MSU:AC contains the EMI filter, the connection terminals and – optional – the light-
ning protection elements.
For AC power supply, a 3-phase MSU:AC (with or without lightning protection) or one
2-phase MSU:AC in the U.S. version has to be installed once in the service1 rack/shel-
ter. In all other racks/shelters, the cover part CP:MSU has to be installed.
g For a BTSE U-version for the U.S. market (BS-240U/241U), a 2-phase AC power
supply (207V/60 Hz and 240V/60 Hz and 1x50A max.) has to be installed.
g A mix of MSU:AC and MSU:DC in one BTSE is not permitted.
3.5.5 DC and Battery Controller (DCBCTRL)

The DCBCTRL supervises the AC/DC modules and the DC outputs of the AC/DC
system. It indicates the status of the power supply system with LEDs.
One or two power supply sub-racks can be installed in a service1 rack/shelter, each with
its own DCBCTRL.
In detail it performs the following functions:
• Supply of all -48V consumers with DC power
• Load On / Off
• Battery On / Off
• Charging of battery backup system
• Monitoring of battery current
• Monitoring of load voltage range and battery voltage range
• Monitoring of rack and battery temperature ranges and switching off the DC power
in case of over- or under-temperature
• Interface for alarm signals (external/internal)
• DIP switch for selecting the AC/DC sub-rack address and the battery capacities of
the connected battery system
• CAN bus system interface
3.5.6 DC Panel (DCP)

The DCP is used for distribution of the -48V supply voltage to the modules and inte-
grates the DC breakers to protect the DC power lines.
Different DC breakers are avialable for the carrier units, the core modules, the combin-
ers, the LE, the fans, the ACTP, and the HEX. The DC panel contains also the ACTC
module.
In addition, 2 connectors (LMT and ethernet connector) are integrated into the front
cover of the DC panel. These connectors are linked to the COBA module.
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3.5.7 Alarm Collection Terminal Bords (ACTC, ACTP, ACTM)

The ACTC is installed once in each rack/shelter (part of the DC-Panel) to collect all
internal alarms. In the base rack/shelter , the ACTC is directly connected to the COBA.
In all other racks/shelters the ACTC is connected to the ACTP. In each extension and
service rack/shelter, an ACTP module has to be installed.
The ACTC has inputs for 16 discrete alarm lines: rack door alarm, fan alarms, temper-
ature alarms and internal cabinet alarms, which can be defined by the operator.
The ACTC board provides connectors (4 pins) for DC supply (-48V) and alarm interface
to:
• Fan units
• HEX units (for BS-241 only)
• Location measurement unit (LMU) with -48V DC supply only, but no alarm interface
The ACTC board also provides connectors (2 pins) for alarm interface to:
– Rack door open sensor (RDO)
– Lightning protection alarm (LPA/OVP)
For rack alarms, a 24-Pin terminal clamp is used.
On customer request, in the base rack/shelter an ACTM module can be installed. Addi-
tionally to the 16 internal rack alarms collected with ACTC, 48 inputs are available with
ACTM, which can be freely used for external alarms. To protect the signal lines of the
ACTM against overvoltage an EAP unit (for all lines) or OPEXAL modules (for up to 10
lines each) are available.
The need of EAP or OPEXAL depends on the following situations:
• If all signal lines connected to the ACTM are less than 30 meters long and are kept
within the building, no additional overvoltage protection is needed.
• If any signal line connected to the ACTM is more than 30 meters long with all signal
lines still kept within the building, the EAP unit must be used for all external alarm
lines.
• If at least one of the external alarm lines is leaving the building, each external alarm
line must be protected by its own OPEXAL module.
• Any signal line connected to the ACTM of a outdoor base shelter version must be
protected by its own OPEXAL module.
g The ACTM is mandatory if more than 9 external site alarms shall be applied.
In case the ACTC, ACTP or ACTM fails during operation, the BTSE continues the oper-
ation.
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3.6 Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPT)

The OVPT is an optional module. Alternatively an ABISCON module can be installed.
But, the installation of an OVPT module becomes mandatory if:
a) For indoor: The connection point for the Abis line (e.g. Network Termination for
PCM30 or Microwave equipment) is outside of the building which is housing the
BTSE.
b) For outdoor: The connection point for the Abis line is outside of the service1/2
shelter.
The OVPT is responsible for protection of the PCM24/PCM30 ports of the Abis interface
and the external synchronization clock input of the BTSE against overvoltage. Addition-
ally the OVPT provides interfaces to connect PCM tracers without interruption for mon-
itoring the Abis lines and an input interface for external synchronisation sources. The
OVPT is located outside the EMI shield to terminate possible overvoltages before they
enter the EMI protected area inside of the rack/shelter.
The board performs the following tasks:
• lightning protection of PCM lines
• lightning protection of the external synchronization clock
• provision to connect external monitoring equipment without interruption; The lines
are decoupled to prevent distortions.
• support of 75 Ω coax or 100 Ω/120 Ω balanced lines
g – Up to 2 PCM lines are supported with COBA2P8 module.
– Up to 4 PCM lines are supported with COBA4P12 and COREXT module.
– Up to 8 PCM lines are supported with COBA2P8 plus COSA6P16 installed or
COBA4P12 plus COSA4P12.
If more than 4 PCM lines are required, a second OVPT needs to be installed.
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3.7 Abis Connection (ABISCON)

The ABISCON is an optional module. Alternatively to the ABISCON an OVPT module
is available.
The Abis connection module provides the interface between the rack/shelter and the
peripheral Abis cables. The Abis connection module also provides the feature for mon-
itoring the Abis lines and an input interface for external synchronisation sources. The
module is located outside the EMI shielding.
The board performs the following tasks:
• support of 75 Ω coax or 100 Ω/120 Ω balanced lines
• provision to connect external monitoring equipment without interruption; The lines
are decoupled in order to prevent distortions.
For an apperance of an ABISCON see Figure 12.
g – Up to 2 PCM lines are supported with COBA2P8 module.
– Up to 4 PCM lines are supported with COBA4P12 and COREXT module.
– Up to 8 PCM lines are supported with COBA2P8 plus COSA6P16 installed or
COBA4P12 plus COSA4P12.
If more than 4 PCM lines are required, a second ABISCON needs to be installed.
3.8 External Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPTEXT)

OVPTEX is an external overvoltage protection module for indoor and outdoor installa-
tions used in combination with the UMTS carrier unit RSCU.
The OVPTEXT performs the same tasks like an internal OVPT:
• Lightning protection of PCM lines
• Lightning protection of the external synchronization clock (direct connection to the
core controller by coaxial cable)
• Provision to connect external monitoring equipment without interruption;
The lines are decoupled to prevent distortions.
• Support of 75 Ω coax lines (type OVPTEXTC) or 100 Ω/120 Ω balanced lines
(type OVPTEXTS)
The installation of an OVPTEXT module is mandatory if an RSCU is installed and:
• Up to 4 external Iub lines shall connected to an RSCU-380 frame
• COSA redundancy is wanted (and therefore core slot#3 is occupied by a COSA and
an COREXT-R module can not be used)
• Lightning protection for external synchronization clock to core controller (3rd gener-
ation) is required
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3.9 Abis Link Equipment (LE)

The LE is an optional module and provides physical terminations for the Abis interface.
It can be provided by Siemens as an optional module or by the customer. Different
equipment can be used for wire, radio or optical transmission depending on customer
requirements. If radio transmission is required, microwave equipment can be used.
Direct connections of the PMC30/24 links are also possible.
If a link equipment is available at the telecommunication site, no additional link equip-
ment is necessary. If the BTSE is installed away from a telecommunication site, the link
equipment can be installed inside the BTSE.
For connection of LE to external interfaces (Abis links), there are cable entries available.
The number of LE that can be installed depends on the height of each LE.
3.10 Fan Unit

The fan unit produces a sufficient airflow to cool the installed modules.
In order to keep both the acoustic noise and the power consumption of all fans at the
lowest level possible, the fan speed is temperature controlled via an integrated (internal)
sensor.
Furthermore, each fan delivers a "Fan failure" signal which is collected by the ACTC. In
the base rack/shelter the signal is processed by the COBA, in extension and service
racks/shelters by the ACTP.
A mixed configuration of fan types is permitted.
g If at least one FlexCU is installed, fan units FANV6 or FAN-NIVx must be used in all
CU sub-frames.
3.11 Heater
The heater is an optional unit for outdoor use, thus only available for BS-241.
The tasks of the heater are to preheat the ingested air and to warm up the shelter, if the
temperature inside the shelter is below the specified operating temperature range of the
integrated modules.
If ambient temperatures below -5 °C (+23 °F) are expected, each sub-rack needs a
heater.
During cold start, only the heater(s) and the DCBCTRL board are powered. All other
modules remain off. They are switched on as soon as the shelter temperature is higher
than +5 °C (+41 °F).

If the heater is faulty, the BTSE will operate as long as the temperature inside the shelter
stays within defined operating range.
If the internal temperature rises into the defined operating range again, the BTSE starts
automatically with operation.
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3.12 Membrane Filter (MEF)

The MEF is fitted to the inside of the door to prevent dust particles or water from being
drawn in. It can be installed in indoor and outdorr variants of the BTSE.
A MEF is mandatory for each shelter of a outdoor BTSE. In older shelter versions a
set of three HEX modules may be installed instead of one MEF module.
3.13 Heat Exchanger (HEX)

A MEF is mandatory for each shelter of a outdoor BTSE.
The MEF is fitted to the inside of the door to protects the BTSE against dust particles
and water. It can be installed in indoor and outdoor variants of the BTSE.
In older shelter versions a set of three HEX modules may be installed instead of one
MEF module.
3.14 Dust Filter (DUSTFILM)

A dust filter is installed in the indoor variant of the BTSE. The dust filter is an air filter
and protects the BTSE against dust particles.
3.15 Smoke Detector

A smoke detector (or smoke sensor) is an optional module for the outdoor BTSE and
operates on the "light scatter" principles.
The two available types of smoke detector differ in their function: One type works with
an "active LOW" alarm signal treatment, the other with an "active HIGH" alarm signal
treatment.
The alarm signal of the smoke detector is connected to the ACTC module of the con-
cerned shelter.
g Smoke detectors must not be used for the U.S. market.
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Antenna Combining and Multicoupling TED:BS-240/241
4 Antenna Combining and Multicoupling

In order to serve cells with different carrier numbers and antenna configurations, certain
combinations of combining modules are required. These configurations provide the nec-
essary performance in an effective way.
Antenna Combining (ACOM)

Antenna combining will be used to feed several transmitters to the antenna system and
is devided in duplex combining (with (F)DUAMCO) and filter combining (with FICOM).
Duplex combining can be done with combiners for 2, 4 or 8 carriers. Because the duplex
combiner for 4 and 8 carriers uses hybrids to feed the carriers together, the insertion loss
is much higher than for a duplex combiner for 2 carriers or a FICOM. From the insertion
loss point of view filter combining is the best way to combine more than two carriers to
the antenna. Duplex combining is mandatory, if synthesizer frequency hopping is
requested.
The required number of antennas depends on the used combining equipment. For
transmission and diversity reception at least two antennas are necessary. This can be
achieved either by the use of a (F)DUAMCO or by the use of a FICOM plus duplex filter.
Using a FICOM without duplex filter requires separate TX and RX antennas.
To combine one TX path and one RX path to one common antenna, a HPDU is used.
Generally, the use of FICOM in the TX-path requires a DIAMCO in the RX-Paths.
If FICOM modules are applied in a cell configuration, TX diversity (antenna hopping) is
not possible. TX diversity cannot be performed with baseband hopping at the same time.
Antenna Multicoupling (MUCO)

Antenna multicoupling is used to split the RX antenna signal to several receiver inputs.
Multicoupling will be done with a DIAMCO or with a (F)DUAMCO, which contains an
integrated multicoupler. One multicoupler can drive as many receiver inputs as RX con-
nectors are available at one module. If more receiver inputs have to be supplied than
RX connectors are available, the multicoupling device can be cascaded.
Cascading can be done altogether twice, that means 3 multicouplers in series. Cascad-
ing must also be used for multicoupling beyond the rack/shelter borders.
For this BTS, the following configurations are possible with cascading:
(D)TMA – (F)DUAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO

(D)TMA – (F)DUAMCO – cascaded (F)DUAMCO
(F)DUAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO
(F)DUAMCO – cascaded (F)DUAMCO
(D)TMA – DIAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO
(D)TMA – DIAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO
DIAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO
DIAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO – cascaded DIAMCO
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TED:BS-240/241 Antenna Combining and Multicoupling
4.1 FDUAMCO / DUAMCO

The (F)DUAMCO (flexible duplexer amplifier multicoupler) modules contain duplex
filters in order to combine the transmit and receive paths to one antenna connector. The
receive and transmit part of the duplex filter, respectively, provide the substantial part of
the receive and transmit band filtering required by GSM 05.05, 11.21 and
JTC J-STD-007.
The type of (F)DUAMCO required depends on the carriers to be combined to the
antenna system. Its modules can be assigned to the same cell or to different cells.
g The frequency band of the (F)DUAMCO must correspond to the frequency band of
the concerning cell to be served.
The (F)DUAMCO consists of two (identical) modules and a common part. Each module
contains a duplex filter which combines the RX and the TX path together, to be fed to a
common antenna.
Each RX path consists of:
• the low noise amplifier (LNA), 2 branches
• an attenuator (MUCO mode only)
• multiple (4/8) equivalent outputs
• a cascade output
The LNA ensures a low system noise figure and consists of two branches. In case of
malfunction in one of the amplifiers, the RX gain of the (F)DUAMCO decreases by about
6 dB.
The LNA provides 4/8 outputs of the amplified received signal. These output ports are
connected to the corresponding carrier units by jumper cables.
Each TX path consists of:
• an isolator for the TX input
• an antenna supervision unit (ASU)
• for DUAMCO 4:2 and DUAMCO 8:2: hybrid coupler
• for FDUAMCOs: jumpers for combining mode setting
The isolator for the TX input protects the power amplifiers inside the carrier units from
each other in order to assure the required inter-modulation suppression.
The (F)DUAMCO detects a VSWR alarm and generates a failure information towards
the O&M (CAN bus interface). This information is subdivided in several levels with the
following characteristics:
– VSWR < 2 no alarm or warning

– 2 ≤ VSWR ≤ 3 generation of warning "Minor VSWR fault"
– VSWR > 3 generation of VSWR alarm "Major VSWR fault"
Except in 2:2 mode, a hybrid coupler feeds two TX inputs together to the TX path.
The common part consists of:
• a DC/DC converter plus a power distribution unit (PDU)
• an O&M interface
The DC/DC converter supplies the (F)DUAMCO itself. The PDU provides the DC power
supply and the alarm monitoring of the TMAs. Alarm monitoring is done with a signalling
interface between (F)DUAMCO and TMA.
The O&M interface transmits error messages to the COBA via a O&M bus (CAN bus).
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Operating Modes for (F)DUAMCO

The (F)DUAMCO has 2 operating modes. During the BTSE commissioning, the RX path
must be switched into one of these modes (by DIP switches):
• AMCO mode
• MUCO mode
The high amplifying AMCO mode is used, if the antenna is directly connected to the
(F)DUAMCO (without a preamplifier TMA). The (F)DUAMCO gain is around 20/22 dB
(see Table 9 and Table 10).
The low amplifying MUCO mode is used in conjunction with a preamplifier (TMA). In the
MUCO mode, the gain is reduced to about 2 dB. The gain of the (F)DUAMCO can be
adjusted to the cable loss and the TMA gain with the DIP switch. This adjustment is only
done once during the installation of the BTSE by the service personnel. In the case of
an installed TMA, the additional gain (which is higher than the cable loss) needs to be
adjusted by means of an attenuator inside the (F)DUAMCO.
The selected mode can be read by O&M software via CAN bus interface.
A DUAMCO 2:2 or 4:2 or FDUAMCO in 2:2 or 4:2 mode has 4 RX outputs per antenna.
A DUAMCO 8:2 or FDUAMCO in 4:2 mode in combination with a COAMCO8 has 8 RX
outputs per antenna.
(F)DUAMCO Losses (TX Path)

The typical combiner TX attenuation was measured for mid band at room temperature.
The guaranteed combiner TX attenuation was measured for the full frequency range,
taking into account the full temperature range.
GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900

DUAMCO Type Typical Guaranteed
DUAMCO 2:2 1.2 dB 2.5 dB
Table 7 DUAMCO: Insertion Loss
GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800,

GSM 1900
FDUAMCO Type Typical Guar. Typical Guar. Typical Guar.
in 2:2 mode 1.1 dB 2.4 dB 1.1 dB 2.2 dB 1.2 dB 2.2 dB
(8:2 mode is constructed with FDUAMCO in 4:2 mode +COAMCO8)
Table 8 FDUAMCO: Insertion Loss
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(F)DUAMCO Gains (RX Path)
GSM 850, 900 GSM 1800, 1900

Gain AMCO 20 dB ± 1.5 dB 22 dB ± 1.5 dB
Gain MUCO 2 dB ± 1.0 dB 3 dB ±1.0 dB
Attenuator range 0+6 dB ± 0.5 dB
Attenuator step size 1 dB ± 0.3 dB
Table 9 DUAMCO: Gain (Guaranteed)
GSM 850, 900 GSM 1800, 1900

Gain AMCO 20 dB 22 dB
± 1.5 dB with 100% BW ± 1.5 dB with 100% BW
Gain MUCO 2 dB 3 dB
Table 10 FDUAMCO: Gain (Guaranteed)
4.1.1 DUAMCO Specials

g The DUAMCO x:y are named depending on the number "x" of transmit connectors
fed by the carrier units and the number "y" of antenna connectors.
Different versions of DUAMCO are available:
• DUAMCO 2:2 to combine up to 2 carriers (DUAMCO2xxx types)
g DUAMCOs of different versions have a different TX attenuation.
If 2 carriers shall be combined to the antenna system, the TX output of each carrier unit
has to be fed to a TX input of a DUAMCO 2:2. Combining of the 2 carriers takes place
on air.
If more than 2 carriers shall be combined to the antenna system, a DUAMCO 4:2 or
DUAMCO 8:2 is necessary.
The following figures show the block diagrams of the different types of DUAMCO:
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DUAMCO 2:2
ANT0 1 ACOM Slot ANT1
Module0 Module1
Bias Bias
TEE TEE
ASU ASU
RX TX RX TX
MUCO LNA MUCO LNA

Mode Mode
AMCO AMCO
Mode Mode
LNA TMA LNA

DC + Signall.
CTRL
DC O&M
RXCA RX RX RX RX TX RXCA RX RX RX RX TX
0 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 2 3 1
-48 V CAN Bus
Figure 13 DUAMCO 2:2 Block Diagram
DUAMCO 4:2
ANT0 1 ACOM Slot ANT1
Module0 Module1
Bias Bias
TEE TEE
ASU ASU
RX TX RX TX
MUCO LNA MUCO LNA

Mode Mode
Coupler Coupler
AMCO AMCO
Mode Mode
LNA TMA LNA

DC + Signall.
CTRL
DC O&M
RXCA RX RX RX RX TX TX RXCA RX RX RX RX TX TX
0 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 0 1 2 3 0 1
-48 V CAN Bus
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The FDUAMCO is the successor of the DUAMCO.
Max. 4 TRX can be connected to one FDUAMCO. In combination with a COAMCO8
8 TRX can be connected (see COAMCO8).
Each half of the FDUAMCO can be configured in "One-To-One" mode (like DUAMCO
2:2) and "Two-To-One" mode (like DUAMCO 4:2) by means of jumper cables, which
insert the 3 dB hybrid or not. "One-To-One" means that the hybrid is not used, "Two-To-
One" means that the hybrid is used.
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4.2 COAMCO8
The COAMCO8 (co-amplifier multicoupler) is used in combination with a FDUAMCO in
4:2 mode to provide an 8:2 configuration (see Figure 18) by including 4 additional
carriers (TRX).
A COAMCO8 unit consists of 2 identical modules, containing a transmit and a receive
path each. Each module of the COAMCO8 combines 2 additional carrier units with the
2 TX inputs of the FDUAMCO; in sum the combination of FDUAMCO jumpered in 4:2
mode and COAMCO8 combines 8 carrier units.
RXCA0 in RXCA1 in
Module0 Module1
AMP 3 dB Hybrids 3 dB Hybrids AMP
DC/DC
Convert.
RXCA0 RX1 RX3 TX2 TX3 4 3 TX2 TX3 4 3 RX0 RX2 RXCA1
RX0 RX2 RX1 RX3
Figure 17 COAMCO8 Block Diagram

The RX cascading outputs of the FDUAMCO provide the RX input signals for the addi-
tional 4 RX outputs of the COAMCO8.
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FDUAMCO in 4:2 mode + COAMCO8

X X
RX TX RX TX
RX0 ... RX3 RX0 ... RX3 RX4 ... RX7 RX4 ... RX7
TX0 TX2 TX4 TX6

TX1 TX3 TX5 TX7
RX cascading output
TX cascading output
TX input FDUAMCO = TX output COAMCO8
Figure 18 COAMCO8 with FDUAMCO in 4:2 mode (= 8:2 mode)
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4.3 DIAMCO
The DIAMCO (dual integrated amplifier multicoupler) is required for the RX signal path
in FICOM configurations and special DUAMCO configurations.
The DIAMCO is required to implement two cells/sectors with RX diversity in a base or
extension rack/shelter. The DIAMCO distributes the RX and RX diversity signals to up
to 8 TRX. Therefore it filters and distributes the received signals to the carrier units in
one rack/shelter. The receive filters provide the substantial part of the receive band fil-
tering required by GSM 05.05, 11.21 and JTC J-STD-007.
g The frequency band of the DIAMCO must correspond to the frequency band of the
concerning cell to be served.
The DIAMCO consists of a common part and 2 identical, independent modules which
can be assigned to the same cell or to different cells as long as they operate in the same
frequency band.
Each module contains:
• an RX filter
• the low noise amplifier (LNA)
• an attenuator
• multiple (8) equivalent outputs
• a cascade output
The LNA ensures a low system noise figure and consists of two branches. In case of
malfunction in one of the amplifiers, the RX gain of the DIAMCO decreases by about
6 dB.
A DIAMCO has 8 RX outputs per antenna to distributes the received band to the carrier
units.
The common part consists of:
• a DC/DC converter plus a power distribution unit (PDU) for two TMAs
• an O&M interface
The DC/DC converter supplies the DIAMCO itself. The functionality of a PDU for two
TMAs by means of an antenna feeder cable is integrated. This is the DC power supply
and the alarm monitoring of the TMAs. Alarm monitoring is done with a signalling inter-
face between DIAMCO and TMA. This interface is identical to the interface between
(F)DUAMCO and TMA.
The O&M interface transmits error messages to the BTS core via a O&M bus
(CAN bus).
Due to the fact that TMA status information is available for the DIAMCO processor, the
DIAMCO itself has to switch the RX mode according to the TMA status. Each TMA can
be switched on or off by a separate switch.
Operating Modes for DIAMCO

The DIAMCO RX amplifier has two operating modes, depending on the existence of
TMAs: AMCO mode and MUCO mode.
During the BTSE commissioning, the RX path must be switched into one of these
modes:
• AMCO mode
• MUCO mode
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The high amplifying AMCO mode is used, if the antenna is directly connected to the
DIAMCO (without a preamplifier, e.g. TMA). The DIAMCO gain is around 20/22 dB (see
Table 11).
The low amplifying MUCO mode is used in conjunction with a preamplifier (TMA). In the
MUCO mode the gain is reduced to about 2 dB. The gain of the DIAMCO can be
adjusted to the cable loss and the TMA gain with the DIP switch. This adjustment is only
done once during the installation of the BTSE by the service personal. In the case of an
installed TMA, the additional gain (which is higher than the cable loss) needs to be
adjusted by means of an attenuator inside the DIAMCO.
The selected mode can be read by O&M software via CAN bus interface.
When cascading DIAMCOs, the first DIAMCO works in the AMCO mode and the follow-
ing DIAMCO in the MUCO mode.
The following figure shows the block diagram of a DIAMCO:
DIAMCO
ANT0 ANT1
Module0 Module1
Bias Bias
TEE TEE
RX RX
MUCO MUCO
LNA LNA
Mode Mode
AMCO AMCO
Mode Mode
LNA TMA LNA

DC + Signall.
CTRL
DC O&M
RXCA RX RX RX RX RX RX RX RX RXCA RX RX RX RX RX RX RX RX
0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
-48 V CAN Bus
Figure 19 DIAMCO Block Diagram
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DIAMCO Gains (RX Path)
GSM 850, 900 GSM 1800, 1900

Gain AMCO 20 dB ± 1.5 dB 22 dB ± 1.5 dB
Gain MUCO 2 dB ± 1.0 dB 3 dB ±1.0 dB
Table 11 DIAMCO: Gain (Guaranteed)
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4.4 TMA
The TMA (tower mounted amplifier) is an optional module and connects the antenna
with the BTSE in order to amplify the receive signal and pass through the transmit signal.
The TMA contains two duplex filters, each on one RF connector, to separate and
combine the receive and transmit path inside the TMA.
The configuration with TMA is advantageous because of the compensation of the
antenna feeder cable losses.
In cell configuration with TMA, the true system RX sensitivity is guaranteed at the
antenna connector, including the antenna feeder cable attenuation. For rack/shelter
configuration without antenna pre-amplifier, the sensitivity is guaranteed at the
(F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO antenna connector.
One TMA is needed for each RX path of (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO, in MUCO mode and
not cascaded.
There are two kinds of TMA: the "single TMA" and the "dual TMA".
The single TMA (types TMA and STMA) consists of:
• 2 duplex filters to split RX and TX paths
• the low noise amplifier (LNA) to amplify RX signals
• "Fail Safe Functionality" to ensure operation in case of faulty LNA
A dual TMA (type DTMA) consists of two identical, independent single TMA modules.
Two (S)TMAs may be replaced by one DTMA unit of the same frequency band.
The DC power for the TMA is fed into the triplexer by the power distribution unit (PDU)
functionality of the (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO (via the antenna feeder).
The encoder/decoder units of the TMA signalling interface generate an alarm for each
TMA separately by monitoring the DC current consumption of each unit.
The following figures show the block diagrams of the TMA single and dual:
Single TMA
ANT
RX TX RX
Filter 1 Filter Filter 2
IN
Fail
Safe
Switch
Tri-
plexer
OUT
COM
Figure 20 TMA (Single) Block Diagram
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Dual TMA
ANT ANT
RX TX RX RX TX RX
Filter 1 Filter Filter 2 Filter 1 Filter Filter 2
IN IN
Tri- Tri-
plexer plexer
OUT OUT
TMA 0 TMA 1
COM COM
Figure 21 TMA (Dual) Block Diagram

When TMA is used the (F)DUAMCO/DIAMCO works in the MUCO (multicoupler) mode,
see Operating Modes for (F)DUAMCO or Operating Modes for DIAMCO.
TMA Parameters
Parameter Single TMA: Double TMA:

GSM 850, GSM 900 GSM 1800, GSM 1900
-25°C - +45°C -40°C - +65°C -25°C - +45°C -40°C - +65°C
(-13°F - +113°F) (-49°F - +149°F) (-13°F - +113°F) (-49°F - +149°F)
Electrical parameters
Insertion loss 0.8 dB (0.5 dB typical)
Gain (Ant-Com) 24 dB ± 2.0 dB 24 dB ± 2.5 dB 24 dB ± 2.0 dB 24 dB ± 2.5 dB
Gain ripple ± 0.5 dB ± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB ± 0.8 dB
Noise figure (Ant-Com) ≤ 2.2 dB ≤ 3.0 dB ≤ 2.2 dB ≤ 3.0 dB
Attenuation failsafe ≤ 4.0 dB ≤ 4.2 dB ≤ 4.0 dB ≤ 4.2 dB
P1dB (Com) ≥ 18 dBm ≥ 12 dBm
IP3 (Com) ≥ 28 dBm
Current consumption ≤ 500 mA (≤ 6 W) ≤ 1 A (≤ 12 W)
Nominal voltage 12 V ± 8%
Table 12 TMA: Electrical and Mechanical Parameters (Guaranteed)
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Parameter Single TMA: Double TMA:

GSM 850, GSM 900 GSM 1800, GSM 1900
-25°C - +45°C -40°C - +65°C -25°C - +45°C -40°C - +65°C
(-13°F - +113°F) (-49°F - +149°F) (-13°F - +113°F) (-49°F - +149°F)
Mechanical parameters
Size (W x H x D) 175 mm x 282 mm x 95 mm 345 mm x 235 mm x 85 mm
(6.9” x 11” x 3.7”) (13.6” x 9.3” x 3.4”)
Weight ca. 6 kg ca. 10 kg
(ca. 13.2 lbs) (ca. 22.0 lbs)
Antenna connector 7/16
BTS connector 7/16
Table 12 TMA: Electrical and Mechanical Parameters (Guaranteed) (Cont.)
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4.5 FICOM
With the FICOM it is possible to combine up to 8 signals to one antenna. For the uplink
direction (RX), the DIAMCO has to be used to filter and distribute the received signals
to the carrier units. The FICOM consists of remote tunable narrowband filters (TNF).
The advantage of this filter combining technique is the very low insertion loss for up to
8 TX signals combined to one antenna.
In principle the FICOM offers lightning protection at the RF output connector and the fol-
lowing main RF functions:
• RF power combining
• Transmitter spurious signal suppression
• Isolation between inputs
• Isolation output to input
RF Power Combining / Tuning Modes

The low loss power addition is carried out by combining the outputs of TNFs inside the
FICOM. These TNFs are remotely tuned to the channel frequency of the corresponding
carrier.
It is possible to combine a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 TX signals by adding
"expansion modules" to the "base module", see section FICOM Modularity.
A TNF is first coarse tuned to the desired channel. If RF power is supplied to the TNF it
automatically performs a fine tuning to ensure the best RF performance. With this auto-
matic tuning process, the drift of the passband filter center frequency is compensated.
Therefore, the FICOM can only be used with baseband frequency hopping, as retuning
of the TNF frequency requires up to 5 seconds.
For a large number of carriers (6 and higher), baseband frequency hopping has only a
negligible disadvantage compared to synthesizer frequency hopping.
FICOM Modularity
The FICOM functions are carried out by two types of modules:
• Base module 2:1
• Expansion module 2:1
One base module is needed per cell.
The base module is able to combine 2 carriers to one antenna. For more than 2 carriers
per cell the base module can be expanded by expansion module(s).
An expansion module can combine additional up to 2 carriers to the same antenna.
Altogether one base module can be expanded by 3 expansion modules, which means
8 carriers belonging to the same cell can be connected to the same antenna.
The different modules are connected together by a special RF connection cable.
The base module has an output stage for the combined TX signal of all base and expan-
sion modules (antenna output with 7/16 connector). Additionally, there is a test output
at every base module. The base module reports the VSWR status.
In case of an odd number of carriers in one cell, only one half of the expansion module
2:1 is used. For this application, one TX port remains open.
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Figure 22 FICOM 8:1 Block Diagram
FICOM Losses (TX Path)
GSM 900 GSM 1800

FICOM Type Typical Guaranteed Typical Guaranteed
FICOM 2/600 2.3 dB 2.7 dB 2.5 dB 3.7 dB
FICOM 4/600 2.5 dB 3.2 dB 3.0 dB 4.2 dB
FICOM 6/800 3.0 dB 3.7 dB 3.5 dB 4.8 dB
FICOM 8/800 3.5 dB 4.2 dB 4.0 dB 5.8 dB
Table 13 FICOM: Insertion Loss
g Name convention for FICOMs:

The first part gives the number of carriers (= 2 * number of modules), the second
part gives the minimum frequence distance between these carriers in kHz.
For example:
FICOM4/600 means 4 carriers with a minimum frequence distance of 600 kHz.
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4.6 HPDU
The HPDU (high power duplexer) combines the TX and the RX paths into one antenna,
in order to minimize the number of antennas when a FICOM is used. The HPDU
contains a duplex filter for the transmit frequency band and for the receive frequency
band, but no LNA in the RX path.
If the TMA is used together with a HPDU, the BIAS-T (DUBIAS) for powering and sig-
For the main RX path, one HPDU per cell is installed. For diversity operation, a second
receive path has to be installed.
In one base or extension rack/shelter, one or two HPDUs can be installed. Figure 23
shows the standard configuration for one cell using HPDU, FICOM and DIAMCO for up
to 8 carriers in one rack/shelter.
HPDU
TX RX
FICOM DIAMCO
TX RX RX
TX . . . TX RX . . . RX RXdiv . . . RXdiv
0 7 0 7 0 7
Figure 23 HPDU 8 TRX
HPDU Losses (TX Path)
GSM 900 GSM 1800

Typical Guaranteed Typical Guaranteed
HPDU 0.4 dB 0.6 dB 0.5 dB 0.75 dB
Table 14 HPDU: Insertion Loss
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BIAS-T (DUBIAS)
If the TMA is to be used together with a HPDU, a BIAS-T (DUBIAS) for powering and
signalling of the TMA is required.
TMA TMA
DUBIAS
HPDU
FICOM DIAMCO
TX .. .. .. TX RX . . . RX
0 7 0 . . . 7
Figure 24 HPDU 8 TRX with DUBIAS and TMA
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4.7 Diplexer
The diplexer gives the possibility to use one antenna feeder cable for both GSM 850 with
GSM 1900 and GSM 900 with GSM 1800 frequencies. One diplexer is needed to
combine the two different frequencies at the BTS side and the other one to separate the
frequencies near the antennas.
The diplexer offers the possibility to reduce the number of antenna feeder cables in all
cases where GSM 900 and GSM 1800, GSM 1900 or GSM 850 and GSM 1900 feeder
cables have to be installed in parallel. For example: An existing GSM 900 network will
be extended by a GSM 1800 or GSM 1900 network to implement a dual band network.
g The diplexer is a commodity product, which is available from many filter manufac-
turers.
Antenna Dual Band
1800 MHz 900 MHz
f1 f2
Diplexer
f1 + f2
Diplexer
f1 f2
DUAMCO 2:2 DUAMCO 2:2

(1800 MHz) (900 MHz)
Figure 25 Configuration with Diplexer (Example)
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Cell Configurations TED:BS-240/241
5 Cell Configurations
The following figures show an assortment of possible cell configurations.
– 3/3/2 with duplex combining (see Figure 26 and Figure 27)
– 8/0/0 with filter and duplex combining (see Figure 28 and Figure 29)
– 2/2/2 with duplex combining (see Figure 30)
– FDUAMCO 2:2 and 4:2 configuration (see Figure 31)
– FDUAMCO/COAMCO8 8:2 configuration (see Figure 32)
– Single-cell (11...16,0,0): FICOMs, DIAMCOs and HPDUs in 2 Racks (see Figure 33)
CELL 0 CELL 1 CELL 2
DUAMCO 4:2 DUAMCO 4:2 DUAMCO 4:2
RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX
Coupler Coupler Coupler Coupler Coupler Coupler
TRX0 TRX1 TRX2 TRX3 TRX4 TRX5 TRX6 TRX7
Figure 26 Multi-cell (3,3,2): with 3 DUAMCO 4:2
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Coupler Coupler Coupler Coupler
Figure 27 Multi-cell (3,3,2): with 2 DUAMCO 4:2 and 1 DUAMCO 2:2
FICOM FICOM FICOM FICOM

Base Expansion Expansion Expansion
Module Module Module Module DIAMCO DIAMCO
RX RX
TX
Figure 28 Single-cell (8,0,0): with FICOM and DIAMCO
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CELL 0
DUAMCO 4:2 DUAMCO 4:2
RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX
Coupler Coupler Coupler Coupler
Figure 29 Single-cell (8,0,0): with 2 DUAMCO 4:2
TRX0 TRX1 TRX2 TRX3 TRX4 TRX5
Figure 30 Multi-cell (2,2,2): with 3 DUAMCO 2:2
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FDUAMCO 2:2 FDUAMCO 4:2
Module 0 Module 1 Module 0 Module 1

RX
RX TX
TX RX
RX TX
TX RX TX
RX TX RX TX
RX TX
RX RXdiv RX RXdiv
TRX0 TRX1 TRX0 TRX1 TRX2 TRX3
TX TX
Figure 31 FDUAMCO Configuration 2:2 or 4:2
FDUAMCO + COAMCO8
8:2
Module 0 Module 1 Module 0 Module 1

RX TX
RX TX RX TX
RX TX
TX TX
0/1 2/3
RX RXdiv RXdiv TX RXdiv TX
0..3 4..7 4..7 4/5 0..3 6/7
Figure 32 Configuration 8:2 with FDUAMCO and COAMCO8
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HPDU
TX RX

RX RX
TX
RACK 0
HPDU
TX RX

RX RX
TX
RACK 1
Figure 33 Single-cell (11...16,0,0): FICOMs, DIAMCOs and HPDUs in 2 Racks
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TED:BS-240/241 FCC Issues (for U.S. Market only)
6 FCC Issues (for U.S. Market only)

In this chapter you find the power reduction for corner frequencies of carrier units avail-
able in the USA. These values are only relevant for the U.S. market.
Revised FCC Certification for ECU / FlexCU 850

For ECUs/FlexCUs with 869.2 and 893.8 MHz frequencies, in order to fulfil the FCC
requirements in the USA, the maximum transmitting power of the corner frequencies of
the GSM 850 band (channel numbers 128 and 251, and 869.2 MHz and 893.8 MHz
respectively) is decreased for all carrier units available for the U.S. market.
This function is required by law and is therefore implemented as a fixed software com-
ponent, which cannot be changed or removed locally.
The BTS evaluates the mobile country code (MCC) provided by the BSC via the attribute
"cellGlobalIdentity". If the MCC indicates "USA", the BTS reduces the output power of
the corner frequencies dependent on the hardware type of the carrier unit. The following
table represents the power reduction values for GMSK and 8PSK modulation.
Carrier Unit Type GMSK 8PSK

128 251 128 251
ECU V2 -8 dB -4 dB -4 dB -2 dB
ECU HPV2 -6 dB -4 dB -4 dB -2 dB
ECU V3(A) -6 dB -4 dB -4 dB -2 dB
FCU V1 -8 dB -8 dB -4 dB -4 dB
Table 15 Carrier Units’ Power Reduction (ECU/FlexCU 850) at Antenna Port
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FCC Issues (for U.S. Market only) TED:BS-240/241
Revised FCC Certification for ECU / FlexCU 1900

For ECUs/FlexCUs with 1930.2 and 1989.8 MHz frequencies, in order to fulfil the FCC
requirements in the USA, the maximum transmitting power of the corner frequencies of
the GSM 1900 band (channel numbers 512 and 810, and 1930.2 MHz and 1989.8 MHz
respectively) is decreased for all carrier units available for the U.S. market.
This function is required by law and is therefore implemented as a fixed software com-
ponent, which cannot be changed or removed locally.
The BTS evaluates the mobile country code (MCC) provided by the BSC via the attribute
"cellGlobalIdentity". If the MCC indicates "USA", the BTS reduces the output power of
the corner frequencies dependent on the hardware type of the carrier unit. The following
table represents the power reduction values for GMSK and 8PSK modulation.
Carrier Unit Type GMSK 8PSK

512 810 512 810
ECU V2 -4 dB -2 dB -2 dB -0 dB
ECU HPV2 -8 dB -6 dB -4 dB -2 dB
ECU V3(A) -8 dB -6 dB -4 dB -2 dB
FCU V1 -8 dB -8 dB -4 dB -4 dB
Table 16 Carrier Units’ Power Reduction (ECU/FlexCU 1900) at Antenna Port
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Index
Numerics combining modules 36, 48
2G/3G co-operation 9, 10, 20, 33 COAMCO8 37, 55
DIAMCO 37, 57
Diplexer 67
A DUAMCO 36, 49
Abis connection 45 FDUAMCO 37, 49
Abis interface configurations 11 FICOM 39, 63
Abis link equipment 46 HPDU 39, 65
ABISCON 45 TMA 38, 60
Abis-interface 27 combining options 11
AC/DC system 40 configuration 10
ACLK 30 core modules 25
ACTC 43 COBA 27
ACTM 43 COREXT 28
ACTP 43 COREXT-R 29
alarm collection terminal boards 43 COSA 28
AMCO mode 48, 50, 58 core redundancy 29
and TMA 38 COREXT 28
antenna combining 48 COREXT-R 20, 29
antenna multicoupling 48 corner frequency 73
COSA 28
B cross connect 27
backup batterie 41 CU 31
batterie backup 41 output power level 34
BIAS-T 66
D
C DC and battery controller 42
carrier units 31 DC panel (DCP) 42
CU 31 DCBCTRL 42
ECU 31 DIAMCO 37
FlexCU 32 functionality 57
GCU 31 gain 59
output power level 34 dimensions 12
RSCU 33 Diplexer 67
carrier-unit-interface 27 double TRX mode 32
CC-link 27 dual band configurations 10
cell configuration (examples) 68 dual TMA 60
cell configurations 10 DUAMCO 36
COAMCO8 37 functionality 49
functionality 55 gain 51
COBA 27 insertion loss 50
combiner gains specials 51
(F)DUAMCO 51 DUBIAS 66
combiner losses dust filter 47
(F)DUAMCO 50 DUSTFILM 47
E
ECU 31
FCC certification 73, 74
output power level 34
emergency operation 41
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examples of cell configuration 68 losses

external overvoltage protection and tracer 45 (F)DUAMCO 50
TMA 61
F
fan unit 46 M
FCC certification 1900 74 MEF 47
FCC certification 850 73 membrane filter 47
FDUAMCO 37 min/max configuration 10
functionality 49 MSU AC 42
gain 51 MSU DC 41
insertion loss 50 MUCO mode 48, 50, 58
specials 53 and TMA 38
FICOM 39
functionality 63 O
insertion loss 64
output power 34
filter
overvoltage protection and tracer 44
dust 47
overvoltage protection and tracer, external 45
membrane 47
OVPT 44
FlexCU 32
OVPTEXT 45
FCC certification 73, 74
operation modes 32
output power level 34 P
fourfold receive diversity mode 32 power consumption 12
frequency bands power supply modules
GSM 13 AC/DC system 40
frequency configurations 10 alarm collection terminal boards 43
frequency hopping 10 battery backup 41
DC and battery controller 42
G DC panel 42
emergency operation 41
gains
MSU AC 42
(F)DUAMCO 51
MSU DC 41
DIAMCO 59
TMA 61
GCU 31 R
output power level 34 redundancy 11
redundancy (core) 29
H release (SBS) 9
RF output power 34
HDLC link 30
RSCU 9, 10, 20, 33
heater 46
RX path
hot plug-in 26
gains (F)DUAMCO 51
HPDU 39
gains DIAMCO 59
functionality 65
insertion loss 65
S
I SBS releases 9
single TMA 60
ingress protection rating 12
single TRX mode 32
smoke detector 47
L
LE 46 T
link equipment 46
technical data 12
temperature range 12
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TMA 38
electrical parameters 61
functionality 60
mechanical parameters 62
traffic channels 11
TRX mode (FlexCU) 32
TRX per BTSE 12
TRX per cell 12
TX path
losses (F)DUAMCO 50
U
UMTS equipment 33
V
volume 12
W
weight 12
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Reason for Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Antenna Combining and Multicoupling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

6 FCC Issues (for U.S. Market only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reason for Update

Issue Date Summary

Table Issue History

Issue 3, Release Independent, Starting from Release BR8.0 (2007/14/5)

Technical Data (1.3)

Rack Configuration (2.1)

Core Link Extension for RSCU (COREXT-R) (3.2.4)

Radio Server Carrier Unit (RSCU) (3.3.5)

External Overvoltage Protection and Tracer (OVPTEXT) (3.8)

Antenna Combining and Multicoupling (4)

1.2 Overview of the Functionality - Main Features of

1.3 Technical Data

Characteristics BS-240 (indoor) BS-241 (outdoor)

Table 1 Technical Data

GSM Frequency-Band Uplink (MHz) Downlink (MHz)

Table 2 GSM Frequency Bands

Service Rack DCP

DCB- DCB- ACTC ACTP

Figure 2 Functional Blocks of a BS-240 configuration

2.1 Rack Configuration

SIEMENS BS-240 SIEMENS BS-240 SIEMENS BS-240

DC-PANEL DC-PANEL DC-PANEL

FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1

FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 3

FAN 4 FAN 5 FAN 4 FAN 5 FAN 4 FAN 5

Figure 3 Indoor: Base Rack and 2 Extension Racks

SIEMENS BS-241 SIEMENS BS-241 SIEMENS BS-241

DC-PANEL DC-PANEL DC-PANEL

FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1

FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 3

FAN 4 FAN 5 FAN 4 FAN 5 FAN 4 FAN 5

Figure 4 Outdoor: Base Shelter and 2 Extension Shelters

SIEMENS BS-241 II SIEMENS BS-241 II SIEMENS BS-241 II

DC-PANEL DC-PANEL DC-PANEL

FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1

FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 2 FAN 3

FAN 4* FAN 5* FAN 4* FAN 5* FAN 4* FAN 5*

* not present in case of BTSE with reduced number of fans

Figure 5 Configuration with RSCU and COREXT-R modules

FAN 0 FAN 1 FAN 0 FAN 1

D AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/ AC/

1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4

Figure 6 Possible Configuration of Service1 and Service2 Rack/Shelter

Name/Type F-V1) Remarks

Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview)

Name/Type F-V1) Remarks

Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview) (Cont.)

Name/Type F-V1) Remarks

Table 3 Main Units and Modules (Overview) (Cont.)

3.2 Core Modules

CU Slots CU Slots CU Slots

COBA2P8 + COSA6P16 8 24 yes yes yes yes

2 COBA2P8 + 2 COSA6P16 8 24 yes yes yes yes yes

COBA4P12 + COSA4P12 8 24 yes yes yes yes

2 COBA4P12 2 8 yes yes

2 COBA4P12 + 2 COREXT 4 12 yes yes yes yes

2 COBA4P12 + 2 COSA4P12 8 24 yes yes yes yes yes