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Feature Description
Handover Control Feature Description
Sha Xiubin /
V2.5 2009-1-20 Liu Min
ZhangBo
Sha Xiubin /
V3.0 2009-2-27 Liu Min
ZhangBo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Functional Attribute ................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Function Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
2.1.1 Soft Handover and Softer Handover ........................................................................... 3
2.1.2 Intra-Frequency Hard Handover.................................................................................. 3
2.1.3 Inter-Frequency Hard Handover.................................................................................. 4
2.1.4 Inter-RAT Mobility ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1.5 Inter-RNC(with IUR) Handover.................................................................................... 6
2.1.6 Inter-RNC Handover Without lur Interface .................................................................. 6
2.1.7 Compressed Mode ...................................................................................................... 6
2.1.8 Adjacent Cell Priority ................................................................................................... 6
2.1.9 Change of HS-DSCH Serving Cell .............................................................................. 7
2.1.10 Change of Serving Cell in E-DCH Active Set .............................................................. 7
2.1.11 Handover Based on Dedicated Downlink Transmit Power ......................................... 7
2.1.12 Handover Based on Dedicated Uplink Transmit Power (UE)...................................... 7
2.1.13 QoS-based Handover .................................................................................................. 7
2.1.14 IMSI-based Handover.................................................................................................. 8
2.1.15 Associated Channel Soft/Softer Handover of HSDPA ................................................ 8
2.1.16 Associated Channel Soft/Softer Handover of HSUPA ................................................ 8
2.1.17 Different Active Sets of E-DCH and DCH.................................................................... 8
2.1.18 Handover Strategy Based on Service Type ................................................................ 8
2.1.19 SRNS Relocation......................................................................................................... 8
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Handover Control Feature Description
1 Functional Attribute
System version: [RNC V3.07.300, Node B V4.00.100, OMMR V3.17.300, OMMB
V4.00.100]
Involved NEs:
UE NodeB RNC MSCS MGW SGSN GGSN HLR
√ √ √ - - - - -
Note:
*-: Not involved.
*√: Involved.
Remarks: [None].
2 Overview
• The handover in which a UE retains radio connection with the original cell while
establishing radio connection in a new cell is referred to as soft handover.
• During soft handover, if the new and original cells are located under the same
NodeB, this type of handover is referred to as softer handover.
• If UE needs to disconnect link with the original cell before setting up a link
(synchronization) with the new cell(that is, new and original links do not co-exist in
UE), this type of handover is referred to as hard handover.
A interruption will occur to UE transmitting and receiving at the time of hard handover.
Therefore, the hard handover may affect the QoS.
The handover may also be further classified into intra-frequency handover, inter-
frequency handover and Inter-RAT handover based on different cell frequency
features/access technologies before and after handover. A UE in a connection mode
can only receive the service data of single frequency, but the soft handover/softer
handover requires the UE to retain radio link with several cells concurrently, so
soft/softer handover must be intra-frequency handover. But the handover between cells
in the same frequency may not necessarily be soft/softer handover, and it may be hard
handover. The inter-frequency/Inter-RAT handover is hard handover without fail
because of the change of carrier frequency/frequency band. Generally a UE has only
one set of receiver/transmitter, so the compressed mode is necessary for inter-
frequency/Inter-RAT measurement. The following table lists the correspondence
between handover and compressed modes.
The handover generally involves three steps: measurement, handover decision and
handover implementation. The measurement is the prerequisite for handover, the
handover decision is the core of handover and the handover implementation is the
process of implementing the handover decision. This document primarily centers on
these three steps to illustrate the algorithm, and contains the following contents.
• Inter-RAT Mobility
• Inter-RNC(with IUR)Handover
• Compressed Mode
• QoS-based Handover
• IMSI-based Handover
• SRNS Relocation
The soft/softer handover can only occur in intra-frequency cells. Compared with the hard
handover, the soft/softer handover features are as follows:
• The soft and softer handovers are seamless handovers and no service will be
interrupted during handover.
• Macro diversity gain: When a UE maintains radio links with several cells, the
receiver may enhance the accuracy of data receiving and link receiving quality and
lower the transmit power of all links by combining the signal receiving results of
several links.
• The best cell where UE is registered may establish a radio connection with the UE
in time so as to lower the transmit power of UE.
In view of the above features, the soft and softer handovers will be taken in intra-
frequency handover in general.
• UE uses transmit diversity in active set cell in case of intra-frequency handover, but
the target cell does not support transmit diversity.
• Intra-frequency measurement report excludes the OFF and TM of the target cell.
• UE uses multi-user detection in the active set cell, but the target cell does not
support multi-user detection.
The factors triggering inter-frequency hard handover include radio quality, load, and
moving speed of UE.
Inter-frequency hard handover triggered by cell load: When the load of cell on current
frequency is too heavy, the system switches partial services of this cell to an adjacent
cell on another frequency.
Inter-frequency hard handover triggered by moving speed of UE: It is mainly used on the
HCS network. UEs with quick moving speed are carried in macro cells and those with
slow moving speed in micro cells so as to realize appropriate traffic distribution in cells,
make full use of system resources and enhance system performance.
This function requires UE to support both WCDMA and GSM, Moreover, the GSM also
needs to offer related functions to support Inter-RAT handover. The functions required
by WCDMA are described below.
• Conversational services
• PS transferred to GPRS/GERAN
For WCDMA-to-GSM handover involving CS and PS RAB combination, the system first
switches CS service to GERAN first, and then RNC releases the PS on lu interface upon
receiving the context request message from CN.The UE activates the PS service on
GERAN upon the release of CS service.
In WCDMA:
The factors triggering Inter-RAT handover include radio quality and cell load.
Inter-RAT handover triggered by cell load: When the load of cell in current UTRAN
system is too heavy, the system switches partial services of this cell to an adjacent cell
in GERAN.
Firstly, adjacent cells can be configured based on their states (StateMode, and
GsmStateMode).Therefore, adjacent cell list used for reselection in non-dedicated mode
and that used for handover in dedicated mode can be separately configured. A UE in
non-dedicated mode only receives the adjacent cell information of one cell, while a UE
in dedicated mode receives the union of adjacent cell list of multiple cells in macro
diversity. But a UE can only receive a maximum of 32 intra-frequency adjacent cells,
Secondly, adjacent cells are set with different priorities (MeasPrio (utranRelation/
gsmRelation)) in RNC to facilitate RNC to adjust adjacent cell list when the number of
adjacent cells in active set is over 32. The priority of each cell in the adjacent cell list is
determined based on the network planning and optimization progress. The priority helps
RNC select better monitored set for UE to facilitate the improvement of measurement
and handover performance of UE.
• Handover to GSM should not be performed: RAB is handed over to GSM forcedly
when the UMTS is unable to carry it. RNC triggers Inter-RAT blind handover or
activates Inter-RAT measurement only when the quality of the UMTS is poor.
• Handover to GSM shall not be performed: Service cannot be handed over to GSM.
For such a type of service, RNC neither activates the Inter-RAT measurement, nor
triggers the handover to GSM.
RtReDelayTimer, and NrtReDelayTimer). The DRNC changes its role into SRNC upon
relocation, and assigns new RNTI to the UE through the UTRAN MOBILITY
INFORMATION of radio interface. Therefore, the SRNS relocation can be categorized
into relocation involving no UE (soft handover triggered) and relocation involving UE
(hard handover triggered) based on UE relevance:
− The messages related to hard handover interact between SRNC and UE.
− The messages related to hard handover interact between DRNC and UE.
When the CS and PS services coexist, the relocation is performed based on different
domains. If handover conditions of either domain are met, different handovers will be
performed in CS domain and PS domain respectly.
By halving the SF, the bandwidth can be increased so that some timeslots in one
radio frame can be specially assigned for inter-frequency/Inter-RAT measurement
and some can be specially assigned for data transmission. This transmission
strategy is generally used in services which raise high requirements for delay and
assurance of minimum data rate, for example, CS- and S-type PS data services.
The higher layer scheduling is in nature a strategy in which the higher layer adjusts
and controls the data transmission rate. Some timeslots in a radio frame can be
specially assigned for inter-frequency/Inter-RAT measurement and some can be
specially assigned for data transmission while the bandwidth remains unchanged.
This strategy is generally used for non-realtime services with low requirements for
delay, for example, I/B-type PS data services.
After the compressed mode is initiated, the GAP used for transmitting/receiving
(measurement) can be placed either within one radio frame or between two radio frames,
as shown in Figure 1.
Transmission gap
First radio frame Second radio frame
In the protocol, the Transmission Gap Length (TGL) can be set to 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 14
timeslots. The TG may start from any timeslot in a frame. When the TG spans two
consecutive frames, each frame at least has 8 non-compressed timeslots.
Figure 2 shows the parameters involved in compressed mode. The Transmission Gap
Pattern Sequence (TGPS) consists of consecutive TG patterns (TG pattern 1). One or
two TGs are defined in TG pattern. The start timeslot No. of the first TG is determined by
parameter TGSN. The number of timeslots between starting timeslots of two TGs in the
TG pattern is determined by the parameter TGD. The first TGL is determined by
parameter TGL1, and the second by parameter TGL2. If parameter TGD is not defined,
it means there is only one TG in TG pattern. Length of a TG pattern is determined by
parameter TGPL1.
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #TGPRC
TG pattern 1 TG pattern 1 TG pattern 1 TG pattern 1 TG pattern 1 TG pattern 1
TG pattern 1
Transmission Transmission
gap 1 gap 2
TGSN
TGL1 TGL2
TGD
TGPL1
As is described in the above section, the strategy of halving of SF does not affect the
realtime rate of services, while that of higher layer scheduling reduces the realtime rate
of services. For RT services, only the first strategy can be adopted to ensure delay and
transmission rate; for NRT services, both the first and second strategies can be adopted
because of their low requirements for delay and rate. For NRT services on ZTE network,
the first strategy is adopted for uplink and the second for downlink.
The above rules only apply to DCH/DCH. For HS-DSCH or E-DCH, only the higher layer
schedule is supported, as stipulated in the protocol.
The compressed mode of all services on ZTE network adopts identical parameters as
listed below:
It can be seen from above parameters: When TGSN is 4 (GSM) or 3 (FDD), TGL1=7, all
GAPs of compressed mode on ZTE network fall under the same radio frame (one radio
frame in FDD has 15 slots), that is, the single frame mode is uniformly adopted.
Figure 3 Procedure for E-DCH fallback to DCH prior to initiation of compressed mode
(In 300i version, whether E-DCH falls back to DCH before initiation of compressed mode
is controlled through the parameter HsupaCmAssoMode. If the parameter value is “Serial”,
E-DCH needs to fall back to DCH before the initiation of compressed mode.If the
parameter value is “Parallel”, the compressed mode is initiated directly. Detailed
strategies and control parameters are provided in 300i version).
For all commercial terminals in current market, the compressed mode can be initiated
directly when services are carried on HS-DSCH.
The active set refers to the collection of cells retaining radio connection with UE.
The monitored set refers to the collection of cells retaining no radio connection with UE
but requiring measurement by sending the intra-frequency measurement control
message to UE.
The detected set refers to the collection of intra-frequency cells except cells in the active
set and monitored set.
Fn = (1 − a) ⋅ Fn −1 + a ⋅ M n
Where,
a = 1/2(k/2) refers to the filter coefficient calculated based on the filter factor K (FilterCoeff
(Intra)).
• The event-based report means the UE judges whether intra-frequency events are
met based on the quality measurement result of cell PCPICH.If so, it reports intra-
frequency events (including such information as event ID, and target cell) to the
RNC.
Event 1A: A Primary CPICH enters the Reporting Range. It can be used for adding cell
to the active set.
Event 1B: A Primary CPICH leaves the Reporting Range. It can be used for deleting cell
from the active set.
Event 1C: A Non-active Primary CPICH becomes better than an active Primary CPICH.
It can be used for replacing the cell with bad quality in the active set.
Event 1D: The best cell changes. It can be used for soft/softer handover, intra-frequency
hard handover and inter-frequency load balance.
• The change of adjacent cell list may trigger the modification of intra-frequency
measurement so as to modify adjacent cell parameters after soft handover.
• After the best cell changes (Event 1D), the change of intra-frequency measurement
parameters will trigger the modification of intra-frequency measurement to update
handover parameters.
There are 7 intra-frequency measurement events (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F and 1J)
in total. The specific number of events configured is based on the parameter
MeasEvtNum (Intra), and the specific intra-frequency events configured are based
on the parameter MeaEvtId (Intra). MeaEvtId is defined through array, and the
dimensions of array equal to MeasEvtNum, which is 7 at most.
Measurement quantity.
Before obtaining intra-frequency handover parameters, first find the “Service Type-
Related Intra-frequency Measurement Parameter Index (TrfCatIntraMIdx)”, “UTRAN
Intra-frequency Radio Quality Measurement Quantity (IntraMeasQuan)”, and “Soft
Handover Algorithm Selection (SoftHoMth)” from Utran Cell (utranCell) configuration
items; then find the “Intra-Frequency Measurement Configuration No. (IntraMeasCfgNo)”
from the UE Intra-frequence Measurement Relative to Traffic Category Configuration
Information (CIntra) configuration items based on TrfCatIntraMIdx, "Traffic Category
(TrfCategory)", “Measurement Purpose (PrdMeasEcNo, EvtMeasEcNo, PrdMeasEcNo,
and PrdMeasRSCP)”; finally, find corresponding handover measurement parameters
from UE Intra-frequency Measurement Configuration (Intra) configuration items based
on the “Intra-Frequency Measurement Configuration No. (IntraMeasCfgNo)”.
cell
Whether to read SFN indication of target cell (ReadSFNInd)
Forbidden Cell Indicator for Event 1A/1B (FbdCellInd)
Measurement quantity. (MeasQuantity(Intra)
)
Measurement report mode (RptCrt(Intra))
For cells of neighbor RNC , if the value of Primary CPICH Power Configuration
Tag(PcpichPwrPre(externalUtranCell))is TURE,then the cell info of intra-freq
measurement should include the Primary CPICH Power for this cell. Otherwise the cell
info of intra-freq measurement shall not include the Primary CPICH Power for this cell.
If a cell is adjacent to several cells in the active set, that is, the priority levels configured
for this cell may vary, then combine the priority levels of this cell and taking the highest
priority as the priority of the cell.
• Sorting strategy
If the total number of adjacent cells in the active set is 32, the system prioritizes them in
descending order of priority and places the cells in excess of 32 in adjacent cell reserve
list.
The priority levels of adjacent cells in intra-frequency adjacent cell list will be updated
whenever Event 1A/1B/1C/1D is triggered. If Event 1B is triggered and the number of
adjacent cells is less than 32, the system selects cells from reserve list in descending
order of priority and places them in the intra-frequency adjacent cell list. The number of
cells that can be selected: min (32 – Number of existing cells in intra-frequency adjacent
cell list, Number of cells in reserve list).
Long interval set in the period-based report mode may result in call drop due to
handover delay. Therefore, it is recommended to set the interval to a small value. But
setting a short interval will increase the signaling load of radio interface and easily lead
to signaling congestion, so the event-based report is generally preferred.
⎛ NA ⎞
10 ⋅ LogM New + CIO New ≥ W ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log ⎜⎜ ∑ M i ⎟⎟ + (1 − W) ⋅ 10 ⋅ LogM Best − (R 1a − H1a /2)
⎝ i=1 ⎠
R1a: Refers to the reporting range of Event 1A. It is used to control the extent of difficulty
in adding a cell into the active set (RptRange [MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]).
H1a: Refers to the reporting hysteresis of Event 1A. It is used to control the extent of
difficulty in adding a cell into the active set (Hysteresis[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
(Intra)).
MNew: Refers to measurement of the to-be-evaluated cell outside the active set.
CIONew: Refers to offset of cell outside active set in relation to other cells (CellIndivOffset
(utranRelation)).
Mi: Refers to the mean measurement value of other cells except the best cell in active
set.
NA: Refers to the number of other cells except the best cell in active set.
MBest: Refers to the measurement of the best cell in the active set.
As can be calculated from the above formula, you can increase the probability of
triggering Event 1A by either increasing R1a (Event 1A meets the reporting range
conditions) or decreasing H1a (Decision hysteresis range.Otherwise, you can reduce the
probability of triggering Event 1A.
Event 1A supports period-based report, that is, once Event 1A meets the reporting
range of quality standards, the UE will report Event 1A periodically
(EvtRptInterval[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]) until this event does not meet reporting
conditions or the reporting times reach the maximum allowed times
(EvtRptAmount[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]).
There is restriction on the number of radio links in active set, so Event 1A will not be
reported once the number of cells in the active set reaches certain threshold
(RptDeactThr[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]).
⎛ NA ⎞
10 ⋅ LogM Old + CIO Old ≤ W ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log ⎜⎜ ∑ M i ⎟⎟ + (1 − W) ⋅ 10 ⋅ LogM Best − (R 1b + H1b /2)
⎝ i=1 ⎠
R1b: Refers to the reporting range of Event 1B. It is used to control the extent of difficulty
in dropping a cell from the active set (RptRange [MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]).
H1b Refers to the reporting hysteresis of Event 1B. It is used to control the extent of
difficulty in dropping a cell from the active set (Hysteresis[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
(Intra)).
CIOOld: Refers to offset of cell in active set in relation to other cells (CellIndivOffset
(utranCell)).
Mi: Refers to the mean measurement value of other cells except the best cell in active
set.
NA: Refers to the number of other cells except the best cell in active set.
MBest: Refers to the measurement of the best cell in the active set.
As can be calculated from the above formula, you can decrease the probability of
triggering Event 1B by either increasing R1b (Event 1B meets the reporting range
conditions) or decreasing H1b (Decision hysteresis range). Otherwise, you can increase
the probability of triggering Event 1B.
H1c Refers to the reporting hysteresis of Event 1C. It is used to control the extent of
difficulty in replacing a cell in the active set (Hysteresis[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
(Intra)).
MNew: Refers to measurement of the to-be-evaluated cell outside the active set.
MInAS: Refers to the cell with poorest quality in the active set.
CIONew: Refers to offset of the to-be-evaluated cell outside the active set in relation to
other cells (CellIndivOffset (utranRelation)).
CIOInAS: Refers to offset of cell with poorest quality in active set in relation to other cells
(CellIndivOffset (utranCell)).
As can be calculated from the above formula, you can decrease the probability of
triggering Event 1C by increasing H1c (decision hysteresis range); otherwise, you can
increase the probability of triggering Event 1C.
Event 1C supports period-based report, that is, once Event 1C meets the reporting
range of quality standards, the UE will report Event 1C periodically
(EvtRptInterval[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]) until this event does not meet reporting
conditions or the reporting times reach the maximum allowed times
(EvtRptAmount[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]).
To ensure the gain of macro diversity, the report of Event 1C is only allowed when the
number of cells in the active set reaches certain threshold
(EvtRptAmount[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]).
• Add a cell into the active set (the cell outside the active set reports Event 1D and
the number of links in the active set does not reach the maximum).
• Replace the cell with bad quality in active set (the cell outside the active set reports
Event 1D but the number of links in the active set reaches the maximum).
When the cell meets the conditions in the following formula, the UE reports Event 1D to
the RNC.
MNotBest: Refers to the measurement of the to-be-evaluated cell within or outside the
active set.
CIONotBest: Refers to the offset of the to-be-evaluated cell within the active set
(CellIndivOffset (utranCell)) or outside the active set (CellIndivOffset (utranRelation)) in
relation to other cells.
CIOBest: Refers to offset of the to-be-evaluated cell in the active set in relation to other
cells (CellIndivOffset (utranCell)).
MBest: Refers to the measurement of the to-be-evaluated cell in the active set.
As can be calculated from the above formula, you can decrease the probability of
triggering Event 1D by increasing H1d (decision hysteresis range); otherwise, you can
increase the probability of triggering Event 1D.
Measurement
quantity
RptRange
P CPICH 1 [MAX_INTRA_
MEAS_EVENT]
P CPICH 2
P CPICH 3 TrigTime[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
Reporting Time
event 1A
• Add links to the active set if the number of links in the DCH active set is less than
MaxNumOfAct. Do not handle Event 1A if the total number of links in the active set
reaches the maximum.
• If a link to be added to the active set is rejected in Event 1A, the handover
punishment timer (5s) is initiated so that the Event 1A reported by this rejected cell
will not be handled until the timer times up.
• If the cell reporting Event 1A is the target cell traced by the detected set, no link will
be added to the active set. For details, see Detected set Tracing.
• If the measurement report contains several target cells, the cell with best quality
(Ec/N0) will be selected as the target cell to be added in the active set.
Handling of Event 1B
• If the measurement report contains several target cells, the cell with worst quality
(Ec/N0) will be selected as the target cell to be deleted from the active set.
Handling of Event 1C
• Replace the cell if the radio links in active set are equal MaxNumOfAct .
• If a link to be added to the active set is rejected in Event 1C, the handover
punishment timer is initiated so that the Event 1C reported by this rejected cell will
not be handled until the timer times up.
Handling of Event 1D
• The cell triggering Event 1D is an intra-frequency adjacent cell outside the active
set. If the DCH active set is full, turn to Event 1C handling. If the DCH active set is
not full, turn to Event 1A handling.
• If the cell triggering Event 1D is within the active set, change the best cell in the
active set.
Over 32 Adjacent Cells, then the RNC handles the cell in the detected set in the same
way as it does in the monitored set, that is, to make decision about handover.
(1) If the detected set handover (DetSetHoSwch) of the best cell is enabled and there
are over 32 adjacent cells, the detected set measurement will be initiated. Initiation
strategy: Change “1A Triggering condition 2” into “Detected set cells and monitored set
cells”, and “Reporting cell status” into “Report all active set cells + cells within monitored
set and/or detected set on used frequency”. That is, perform measurement report of
active set, monitored set and detected set concurrently by sharing the same set of
handover measurement parameters.
(2) If the detected set handover (DetSetHoSwch) of the best cell is disabled and there
are less 32 adjacent cells, then change “1A Triggering condition ” into “Monitored set
cells” and “Reporting cell status” into “Report cells within active set and/or monitored set
cells on used frequency”. That is, to only report the monitored set instead of detected set.
The RNC only performs handover for the detected set measurement reported by the
adjacent cells exceeding 32. The handling of the measurement report triggered by these
cells is actually consistent with that triggered by the monitored set. Therefore, the
detected set and monitored set share the same set of measurement configurations.
Before obtaining intra-frequency handover parameters, first find the “Service Type-
Related Intra-frequency Measurement Parameter Index (TrfCatIntraMIdx)”, “UTRAN
Intra-frequency Radio Quality Measurement Quantity (IntraMeasQuan)”, and “Soft
Handover Algorithm Selection (SoftHoMth)” from Utran Cell (utranCell) configuration
items; then find the “Intra-Frequency Measurement Configuration No. (IntraMeasCfgNo)”
from the UE Intra-frequency Measurement Relative to Traffic Category Configuration
(1)The measurement of detected set tracing is controlled through the detected set
tracing task in the performance measurement of OMCR. The detected set measurement
is started after the detected set tracing task is created and initiated. When configuring
the measurement control, set “Triggering condition 2” to “Detected set cells”, and
“Reporting cell status” to “Report cells within detected set on used frequency”.
(2)The measurement parameters of detected set are indexed to the cell, and the
parameters of the best cell will be chosen in macro diversity state. If the parameters of
the best cell are different from those used by the UE, the measurement information
needs to be modified through the measurement control message.
(3)After the detected set tracing task stops, disable detected set tracing and release
related measurement task.
Decision to setup
new RL
1. Radio Li nk Setup
RNSAP Request RNSAP
Start RX
description
3. Radio Link Setup
Response
NBAP NBAP
4. Radio Link Setup
Response
RNSAP RN SAP
8. Downlink Synchronisation
DCH -FP DCH - FP
9. Uplink Synchronisation
DCH -FP DCH - FP
Start TX
description
10. DCCH : Active Set Update
RRC RRC
[Radio Link Addition]
D ecisio n to d elete
o ld R L
1 . D C C H : A ctiv e S et U p d ate
RRC RRC
[R a d io L in k D eletio n ]
3 . R ad io L in k D eletio n
R eq uest
RN SAP RN SAP
4 . R ad io L ink D eletio n
R eq u est
NBAP NBAP
S to p R X an d T X
5 . R ad io L ink D eletio n
R esp o nse
NBAP NBAP
6 . R ad io L in k D eletio n
R esp o nse
RN SAP RN SAP
D ec isio n to se tup
ne w R L an d
rele ase o ld R L
1 . R ad io L in k S e tup
R e q u est
RNSAP RN SAP
2 . R ad io L ink S e tup R eq ue st
NBAP NBAP
S tart R X
S ta rt T X
1 0 . D C C H : A ctiv e S et U p d a te C o m m a nd
RRC RRC
[R a d io L in k A d d itio n & D e letio n ]
1 1 . D C C H : A ctive S e t U p d a te C o m p le te
RRC RRC
1 2 . R a d io L in k D e letio n R e q ue st
NBAP NBAP
S to p R X an d T X
1. Radio Link
RNSAP Setup Reque st RNSAP
5. RL Se tup
RNSAP Re sponse RNSAP
RRC RRC
11. RL Restore
RNSAP Indication RNSAP
RRC RRC
If the cells belong to different RNCs are adjacent and lur interface is available, the
SRNC performs cross-lur hard handoff. The SRNC relocation is triggered after hard
handover.
2 . R e lo c a tio n R e q u ired
RANAP RANAP
3 . R e lo c atio n R eq u e st
RANAP RANAP
5 . A L C A P Iu D ata
T ra nsp o rt B e a re r S e tu p
6 . R a d io L in k S e tu p R e q u e st
NBAP NBAP
7 . R a d io L in k S e tu p R e sp o n se
NBAP NBAP
8 . A L C A P Iu b D a ta T ra n sp o rt B e a re r S e tup
9 . R e lo c a tio n R e q u e st
RANAP A c k n o w le d g e RANAP
1 0 . R elo c a tio n R e q ue st
A c k n o w le d g e
RANAP RANAP
1 1 . R e lo c a tio n C o m m a n d
RANAP RANAP
1 2 . R e lo c atio n C o m m a n d
RANAP RANAP
1 4 . R a d io L in k R e sto re In d ic a tio n
NBAP NBAP 1 5 . R elo c a tio n
D ete c t
RANAP RANAP
1 6 . R elo c a tio n D e te ct RANAP
RANAP
1 7 . R a d io L in k F ailu re Ind ic a tio n
NBAP NBAP
2 0 . R e lo c a tio n C o m p le te
RANAP RANAP
2 1 . Iu R e le a se C o m m a n d
RANAP RANAP
2 2 . Iu R e le a se C o m m an d
RANAP RANAP
2 3 . A L C A P Iu D ata T ra nsp o rt B e a re r
R e le a se
2 4 . Iu R e le a se C o m p lete
RANAP RANAP
2 5 . Iu R ele a se C o m p lete
RANAP RANAP
If inter-frequency cells between RNCs are adjacent and lur interface is unavailable, the
hard-handover-triggered SRNS relocation is performed. The procedure is as follows:
The SRNC sets up radio link at DRNC through the lu interface relocation, and then
reconfig UE to the cell of DRNC through relocation. Upon receiving the reconfigureation
response message from the UE, the DRNC informs the CN to complete relocation and
changes into SRNC. The CN then releases the resources of UE at the original SRNC
through lu interface release command.
• In the load balancing mechanism, if the load of the target cell for access or
handover is too heavy, you can access or handover the service into another less
loaded cell that has ShareCover(Overlap or Covers) relation with the target cell.
• In the load control mechanism, if the load of current cell is too heavy, you can
forcedly handover partial services into another less loaded cell that has
ShareCover(Overlap or Covers) relation with the target cell.
• In the handover based on moving speed, when the UE changes from low to high
moving speed, you can directly handover the UE from micro cell into a macro cell
that contains this micro cell.
⎛ NA j ⎞
Q frequencyj = 10 ⋅ LogM frequency j = W j ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log ⎜⎜ ∑ Mi j ⎟⎟ + (1 − W j ) ⋅ 10 ⋅ LogM Best j
⎝ i =1 ⎠
Where,
Qfrequency j: Refers to (Virtual) active set quality of carrier j, that is, the measurement
result of carrier j (dB for Ec/No; dBm for RSCP).
Mfrequency j: Refers to the physical measurement value (ratio for Ec/No; mW for RSCP) of
the (Virtual) active set of carrier j.
NA j: Refers to the number of cells (excluding best cell) in the (Virtual) active set of
carrier j.
MBest j: Refers to the measurement result of the best cell in the (Virtual) active set of
carrier j.
Q NotBest ≥ Q Best + H 2a /2
Where,
Event 2B: The quality of working carrier frequency is lower than a threshold and that of
non-working carrier frequency is higher than a threshold.
Where,
QNon used: Refers to the measurement result of current non-working carrier frequency.
Event 2C: The quality of non-working carrier frequency is higher than a threshold.
Where,
QNon used: Refers to the measurement result of current non-working carrier frequency.
Event 2D: The quality of working carrier frequency is lower than a threshold.
Q Used ≤ TUsed 2d − H 2d /2
Where,
Event 2E: The quality of non-working carrier frequency is lower than a threshold.
Where,
QNon used: Refers to the measurement result of current non-working carrier frequency.
Event 2F: The quality of working carrier frequency is higher than a threshold.
Where,
If a carrier frequency meets the reporting range or threshold of certain event, the
condition must be met within a period of time (TrigTime(Iner)) before the reporting of this
event to avoid inter-frequency event misreport due to the fluctuation of radio quality.
(1)The radio quality of current serving carrier frequency deteriorates and there is inter-
frequency adjacent cell that has no ShareCover(Overlap or Covers) relation (judged
through ShareCover) with current serving cell.
(2)The UE meets the slow moving condition and there exists micro cell with higher HCS
level in the coverage of current cell (based on moving speed).
The “Radio Quality Deterioration of Current Serving Carrier Frequency” can be judged
through any of the following four indexes:
• Uplink BLER: The uplink BLER value exceeds certain threshold (1.25%) and
meantime the Sirtarget value (realtime measurement result) reaches the maximum
configuration Sir (ULMaxSIR) in OMCR. The BLER is measured and judged by the
RNC.
• Uplink transmit power of UE: The transmit power of UE exceeds certain threshold
(100%, in relation to the maximum transmit power of UE). The uplink transmit power
is measured by the UE and reported to the RNC through internal measurement
report 6A/6B.
• Downlink transmit power: The downlink transmit power exceeds certain threshold
(90%, in relation to MaxDlDpchPwr of services). The downlink transmit power is
measured by NodeB and reported to the RNC through dedicated NodeB
measurement report.
When inter-frequency measurement setup conditions are no longer met, the inter-
frequency measurement will be deleted (released).
The UE does not report Event 2D or reports Event 2F, the uplink BLER does not
exceed poor quality threshold (1.25%) or the BLER recovers below normal quality
threshold (CS64K: 0.1%; other services: 1%), the UE transmit power does not
exceed inter-frequency measurement initiation threshold (100%) or recovers below
normal value (90%), and the downlink transmit power does not exceed inter-
frequency measurement initiation threshold (90%) or recovers below normal value
(80%).
• Release inter-frequency measurement after inter-frequency handover.
• If the measurement report contains several target cells, preferentially select those
with good quality (RSCP) as target cells. If there is any inter-frequency adjacent cell
that has ShareCover(Overlap or Covers) relation with the target cell, perform inter-
frequency load balancing based on the cells’s load . (For details, see ZTE UMTS
Load Balance Feature Description).
• For PS users, hard handover tends to fail due to admission failure in the event of
heavy cell load because a majority of resources are occupied by PS services.So
the following strategies are required:
− If current channel type is DCH and the channel assigned for target cell is also
DCH after handover, first make a handover attempt according to current rate. If
handover fails, then makes another handover attempt according to the GBR of
current service or minimum rate grade of DRBC (for details, see ZTE UMTS
DRBC Algorithm Feature Description), to improve the handover success rate.
minimum rate grade of DRBC (for details, see ZTE UMTS DRBC Algorithm
Feature Description).
The same cell can only use one of Event 2A, Event 2B and Event 2C to trigger
inter-frequency handover. Which of the three events will be used is based on the
inter-frequency handover recommendation strategy parameter InterHoTactic.
(2)Handling of Event 2D
(3)Handling of Event 2E
• All non-working carrier frequencies report Event 2E, indicating that radio quality of
all inter-frequency adjacent cells is poor and 3G system quality deteriorates. If there
is any Inter-RAT adjacent cell that has ShareCover(Overlap or Covers) relation with
current serving cell, and the value of “RAB assignment requestÆservice handover”
is “Handover to GSM should not be performed” (For values of “service handover”,
see 2.1.7 Handover Strategy Based on Service Attribute), implement Inter-RAT
blind handover.
• All non-working carrier frequencies report Event 2E, indicating that radio quality of
all inter-frequency adjacent cells is poor and 3G system quality deteriorates. If the
value of “RAB assignment requestÆservice handover” is “Handover to GSM should
not be performed” (For values of “service handover”, see 2.1.7 Handover Strategy
Based on Service Attribute), current serving cell has Inter-RAT adjacent cells
without GsmShareCover(Overlap or Covers) or Inter-RAT blind handover fails,
issue the Inter-RAT measurement Event 3A/3C.
(4)Handling of Event 2F
There are 6 inter-frequency measurement events (2a, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and 2F) in
total. The specific number of events configured is based on the parameter
MeasEvtNum (Inter), and the specific inter-frequency events configured are based
on the parameter MeaEvtId[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT] (Inter).
MeaEvtId[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT] is defined through array, and the
dimensions of array equal to MeasEvtNum, which is 6 at most.
Measurement quantity.
TrfCategory:
Single RT RAB Including Voice on DL DCH/UL DCH
Single RT RAB Excluding Voice on DL DCH/UL DCH
Single NRT on DL DCH/UL DCH
Single RAB on DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH
Single RAB on DL HS-DSCH/UL E-DCH
All Multi-RAB on DL DCH/UL DCH
Multi-RAB, HSPA is Involved and only DCHs are Used in UL
Multi-RAB, HSPA is Involved and E-DCH is Used in UL
Not Related to Service Type
TrfCatInterMIdx
UE Inter-frequence Measurement UE Inter-frequence Measurement
Utran Cell (utranCell) NonIntraMeasQuan InterMeasCfgNo
Relative to Traffic Category (CInter) Configuration (Inter)
InterHoMth
Before obtaining inter-frequency handover parameters, first find the “Service Type-
Related Inter-frequency Measurement Parameter Index (TrfCatIntraMIdx)”, “UTRAN
Inter-frequency Radio Quality Measurement Quantity (NonIntraMeasQuan)”, and “Inter-
frequency Handover Algorithm Selection (InterHoMth)” from Utran Cell (utranCell)
configuration items; then find the “Inter-Frequency Measurement Configuration No.
(InterMeasCfgNo)” from the UE Inter-frequency Measurement Relative to Traffic
Category Configuration Information (CInter) configuration items based on
TrfCatInterMIdx, "Traffic Category (TrfCategory)", “Measurement Purpose (PrdMeasEcNo,
EvtMeasEcNo, PrdMeasEcNo, and EvtMeasRSCP)”; finally, find corresponding
handover measurement parameters from UE Inter-frequency Measurement
Configuration (Inter) configuration items based on the “Inter-Frequency Measurement
Configuration No. (InterMeasCfgNo)”.
For cells of neighbor RNC , if the value of Primary CPICH Power Configuration
Tag(PcpichPwrPre(externalUtranCell))is TURE , then the cell info of inter-freq
measurement should include the Primary CPICH Power for this cell, otherwise the cell
info of inter-freq measurement shall not include the Primary CPICH Power for this cell.
As specified in the protocol, the maximum number of inter-frequency adjacent cells is 32.
When the UE is in the macro diversity state, the total number of inter-frequency adjacent
cells in the macro diversity may be in excess of 32, so some strategies are required to
control the number within 32, including:
If a cell is adjacent to several inter-frequency cells in the active set, that is, the priority
levels configured for this cell may vary, then combine the priority levels of this cell, and
the highest priority level prevails.
• Sorting strategy
If the total number of inter-frequency adjacent cells in the active set is 32, the system
prioritizes them in descending order of priority and places the cells in excess of 32 in
inter-frequency adjacent cell reserve list.
The priority levels of adjacent cells in inter-frequency adjacent cell list will be updated
whenever Event 1A/1B/1C/1D is triggered. If Event 1B is triggered and the number of
inter-frequency adjacent cells is less than 32, the system selects cells from reserve list
in descending order of priority and places them in the inter-frequency adjacent cell list.
The number of cells that can be selected: min (32 – Number of existing cells in inter-
frequency adjacent cell list, Number of cells in reserve list).
Long interval set in the period-based report mode may result in call drop due to
handover delay. Therefore, it is recommended to set the interval to a small value. But
setting a short interval will increase the signaling load of radio interface and easily lead
to signaling congestion, so the event-based report is generally preferred.
A coupling relationship exists among the coverage based handover, uplink BLER based
handover, uplink transmit power based handover, downlink transmit power based
When the value of UlBlerHoSwch is “ON”, the RNC periodically collects the statistics of
uplink BLER. If the uplink BLER value exceeds certain threshold (1.25%) and meantime
the Sirtarget value (realtime measurement result) reaches the maximum configuration
(ULMaxSIR) in OMCR, then the outer loop power control is already invalid and the
uplink quality gets worse. In such a case, handover the UE into its inter-frequency
adjacent cell that has ShareCover(Overlap or Covers)relation with current cell, or initiate
the inter-frequency measurement. The specific handling strategy is same to that of
Event 2D. For details, see Event 2D handling in “Handling of Inter-Frequency Events”.
When the value of UlPwrHoSwch is “ON”, the RNC sets up the internal measurement
events 6A (Uplink power of UE exceeds the absolute threshold – 100% of maximum
transmit power of UE) and 6B (Uplink power of UE is less than the absolute threshold –
90% of maximum transmit power of UE) of UE while service initially establishing. When
the transmit power of UE meets the above threshold requirements, the UE will report the
corresponding events. After receiving an Event 6A report or an Event 6B report, the
RNC adopts the same handling strategy as that of 2D or 2F, respectively. For details,
see the Events 2D and 2F handling strategies in “Handling of Inter-Frequency Events”.
NodeB periodically sends the dedicated measurement report of downlink transmit power
to the RNC.
When the value of DlPwrHoSwch is “ON”, the RNC judges the downlink code power
(DTCP) mentioned in the dedicated measurement report sent by NodeB. When the
DTCP value reaches certain threshold (90% of the maximum downlink transmit power
MaxDlDpchPwr), it indicates that the downlink power is very high. In such a case,
handover the UE to its inter-frequency adjacent cell that has ShareCover(Overlap or
Covers) relation with current cell, or initiate the inter-frequency measurement. The
specific handling strategy is same to that of Event 2D. For details, see Event 2D
handling in “Handling of Inter-Frequency Events”
For details on load handover, see ZTE UMTS Overload Control Feature Description.
The moving speed based handover is to handover the fast-moving and slow-moving
UEs into Macro and Micro cells, respectively. The handover between Macro and Micro
cells requires an algorithm for judging the moving speeds of UEs. As long as there is
one HCS cell (UseOfHCS (utrancell) is “TRUE”) in active set, the moving speed
measurement needs to be activated.
The number of best cell changes per unit time is taken as a criterion for judging the
moving speed of UE. The more times the best cell changes per unit time, the faster the
moving speed. The number of best cell changes is based on the number of Event 1D
reports. The following parameters are used during the activation of moving speed judge:
Tslowjudge: Refers to the timing length of the timer set for judging slow-moving UEs.
NFast: Refers to the number of best cell changes for judging fast-moving UEs.
TFast: Refers to the maximum time required when the best cell changes Nfast times
during fast moving of UEs.
NSlow: Refers to the maximum number of best cell changes in the timing length of slow-
speed timer.
TSlow: Refers to the minimum threshold of system time difference during best cell
change.
Within the Tslowjudge of the timer, the moving speed of a UE is considered slow if any
of the following conditions is met:
(2)The number of best cell changes is less than NSlow, and the time difference between
the system time at the last best cell change and the current system time is larger than
the time threshold Tslow.
If the time used for Nfast times of best cell changes is less than the time threshold Tfast,
the UE moving speed is considered fast (as shown in Figure 17).
(a) (b)
Figure 16 Example of slow-moving UE judging conditions
• Load control
• Uplink BLER
• Moving speed of UE
The load control based handover aims to quickly reduce system loads and ensure
system stability, and it has the top priority. The handovers based on downlink coverage
events, uplink transmit power, uplink BLER or downlink transmit power all aim to
guarantee the call QoS and user experience, and they have lower priority. The moving
speed based handover in the HSC is used to appropriately allocate traffic for different
cells, make full use of system resources and enhance system performance. The moving
speed based handover is a system optimization function and has the lowest priority.
The handover with top priority will shield the handovers with comparatively lower priority.
For example, if the load control based handover occurs in a cell, the RNC shall no
longer hand over or access new services into the cell. In the case of a poor carrier
quality, the RNC needs to handover the UE into the cell with good quality through radio
quality measurement, without taking account of the moving speed of UE.
6 SRNS Relocation
SRNS relocation is mainly triggered by soft handover, hard handover,.The SRNS
relocation procedure involves several NEs in the system, such as the UE, NodeB, RNC
and CN.
In the relocation preparation procedure initiated by the SRNC for traffic beared on HS-
DSCH, the “RELOCATION REQUIRED” message carries the configuration parameters
of HSDPA that has IUR MAC-d FLOW, and then the subsequent procedure is identical
with the relocation procedure triggered by soft handover.
UE N od e B RNC RNC M S C /S G S N S G S N /M SC
So u rce T a rg et
4. R elocatio n R eq uest
RANAP RANAP
5. A L C A P Iu D ata
T ranspo rt B earer S etup
6 . R elo catio n
R equest A ck.
RANAP RANAP
8 . R elocatio n C om m and
RANAP RANAP
9. R elocatio n C o m m and
RANAP RANAP
1 0 . R elo cation
C om m it
R N SA P RNSAP
RANAP RANAP
14 . R elocatio n
C o m plete
RANAP RANAP
1 5. Iu R elease C om m and
RANAP RANAP
16 . Iu R elease C om m and
RANAP RANAP
1 8. Iu R elease C o m plete
RANAP RANAP
1 9. Iu R elease C om p lete
RANAP RANAP
6.Relocation Detect
7.UTRAN Mobility
Information
8.UTRAN Mobility UE
Information Confirm
9.Relocation Complete
10.Iu Release Command
11.Iu Release Complete
Procedure description:
1 Upon detecting that all links already exist in a DRNC, the SRNC initiates the
relocation procedure and sends a “Relocation Required” message to the CN. If the
SRNC connects with CS and PS domains, it needs to send the “Relocation
Required” message to CS and PS domains.
3 After the RAB of DRNC is established successfully, the DRNC sends “Relocation
Request Ack” message to the CN.
4 The CN sends “Relocation Command” message to the SRNC requiring the SRNC
to start relocation.
5 The SRNC sends “Relocation Commit” message to the DRNC through the lur
interface.
6 The DRNC sends “Relocation Detect” message to the CN and is converted into a
new SRNC through role exchange.
9 The new SRNC sends “Relocation Complete” message to inform the CN of the
successful relocation.
10 Upon receiving the message from the new SRNC, CN sends “Iu Release
Command” message to the original SRNC to release all the resources in the
original SRNC.
11 Upon releasing the lu resource, original SRNC sends “Iu Release Complete”
message to the CN.
7.Relocation Detect
8.Physical Channel
Reconfiguration Complete
UE
9.Relocation Complete
Procedure description:
1 Upon receiving the message, the CN sends “Relocation Request” message to the
DRNC.
2 After the bearer on lu interface and the radio link are established, the DRNC returns
“Relocation Request Ack” message to inform the CN that the DRNC is ready.
3 The CN sends “Relocation Command” message to the SRNC requiring the SRNC
to start relocation.
4 The SRNC sends “Physical Channel Reconfiguration” message to the UE, requiring
UE to perform hard handover.
5 The DRNC initiates “UE Detect” message to imply that the DRNC already detects
UE.
6 Upon detecting the UE, the DRNC sends “Relocation Detect” message to CN, and
then DRNC is converted into a new SRNC through role exchange.
8 Upon receiving the message, the new SRNC sends “Relocation Complete”
message to CN.
9 Upon receiving the message from the new SRNC, the CN sends “Iu Release
Command” message to the original SRNC to release all the resources in the
original SRNC.
10 Upon releasing the lu resource, the original SRNC sends “Iu Release Complete”
message to the CN.
Upon receiving the RB reconfiguration failure message, the SRNC will send a
relocation cancellation message to the CN and the CN release the resources on the
DRNC side through the lu release procedure.
and switches the UE to the target cell of the GERAN system specified in the
measurement result.
⎛ NA ⎞
Q UTRAN = 10 ⋅ LogM UTRAN = W ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log⎜⎜ ∑ Mi ⎟⎟ + (1 − W) ⋅ 10 ⋅ LogM Best
⎝ i=1 ⎠
Where:
QUTRAN indicates the measurement result of the currently used UTRAN frequency (dB for
Ec/No; dBm for RSCP).
MUTRAN indicates the measured physical value of the currently used UTRAN frequency
(ratio for Ec/No; mV for RSCP).
Mi indicates the measured physical value of cell I in the current active set.
NA indicates the number of the cells (excluding best cells) in an active set.
MBest indicates the measurement result of the best cells in an active set.
W indicates the weight of the best cells in an active set in the frequency quality
evaluation of the currently used UTRAN.
3A: The currently used UTRAN carrier quality is lower than a threshold, and the quality
of other radio systems is higher than a threshold. It is used for decision of Inter-RAT
handover.
Q Used ≤ TUsed − H 3a /2 and MOther RAT + CIOOther RAT ≥ TOther RAT + H3a /2
Where:
QUsed indicates the estimated quality of the used frequency of the UTRAN.
3C: The quality of other radio systems is higher than a threshold. It can be used for
Inter-RAT handover decision.
Where:
During Inter-RAT event decision, the carrier must keep meeting the reporting scope or
threshold of an event for a certain period of time (TrigTime[MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
(Rat)) before it can be reported as this event. In this way, improper reporting of Inter-
RAT events resulted from carrier quality fluctuation can be avoided.
• When the value of the service handover IE is Handover to GSM should not be
performed, it indicates that the RAB can switch to the GSM only when it exceeds
the bearing capability of the UMTS. For such a service, the RNC enables Inter-RAT
measurement only when the quality of the UMTS system is poor. The specific
scenarios are as follows:
The current working carrier is in poor quality (the measurement method is described
in ), but the conditions for enabling inter-frequency measurement (that is, the inter-
frequency neighboring cell is not configured) or for inter-frequency blind handover
are not met. In this case, if Inter-RAT measurement is not enabled or the conditions
for Inter-RAT blind handover are met but blind handover fails, Inter-RAT
measurement is set up.
• When the value of the service handover IE is Handover to GSM shall not be
performed, it indicates that the service cannot be switched to the GSM. For such a
service, the RNC does not enable Inter-RAT measurement or trigger the handover
to GSM.
• For the service handover attribute of concurrent services, the highest service
handover value of BasicPrio is used. When a concurrent service is added or
deleted, the RNC needs to determine the service handover attribute and thus
decides to adopt the measurement policy and handover policy between 2G systems.
• When a service is added or deleted, if the handover parameters for a single service
or concurrent services are different, Inter-RAT measurement parameters must be
updated by means of measurement and modification.
The cell in an active set does not have Inter-RAT neighboring cell.
The Inter-RAT neighboring cells and the intra-frequency neighboring cells of the
cells in the current active set are neighboring cells with GsmShareCover(Overlap
or Covers)
• When the service handover value of the service is “Handover to GSM should not be
performed”, and the quality of the working carries turns for better (the measurement
method is the same as that described in ), the compressed mode is closed, and
Inter-RAT measurement is terminated.
During Inter-RAT handover, the same cell can be triggered by any of the 3A, and 3C
events. The recommended policy parameter for Inter-RAT handover, namely,
RatHoTactic, controls the specific event that is used as the basis for Inter-RAT handover
decision.
There are four Inter-RAT measurement events, namely, 3A, and 3Cevents. The
EventId [MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT] (Rat) parameter controls the number of the
events to be configured. The EventId [MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT] (Rat)
parameter controls the specific events to be configured. The MeaEvtId parameter is
defined in array mode. The dimension of arrays equals the value of MeasEvtNum,
being 4 at most.
Related standards stipulate that the maximum number of Inter-RAT neighboring cells is
32. When an UE is in macro diversity state, the number of unions of Inter-RAT
neighboring cells of multiple cells in the macro diversity may exceed this limit. Therefore,
a specific policy is needed to delete neighboring cells. The policy involves combination,
selection, and deletion of the neighboring cells with the same priority.
• Priority combination
If a cell is a common neighboring cell of multiple cells in the active set, it may be
configured with different priority levels in different cells. In this case, the multiple priority
levels of this cell must be combined, using the highest priority level as the priority of this
cell.
• Neighboring cell list update and deletion in the case of more than 32 neighboring
cells
If the Inter-RAT neighboring cell list of an active list contains more than 32 cells, the
cells are sorted in descending order based on priority. The first 32 cells remain
unchanged, and all other cells are put into the reserved Inter-RAT neighboring cell list.
Each time when the 1A, 1B, 1C, or 1D event is triggered, the priority levels of the
neighboring cells in the Inter-RAT neighboring cell list are updated. If there are less than
32 cells in the Inter-RAT neighboring cell list after the 1B event is triggered, the cells
with the highest priority in the reserved Inter-RAT neighboring cell list are put into the
Inter-RAT neighboring cell list. The number of the cells from the reserved Inter-RAT
neighboring cell list equals: min(32 – number of existing cells in the Inter-RAT
neighboring cell list).
When the value of UlBlerHoSwch is On, the RNC periodically measures the uplink
BLER. If the measured uplink BLER is higher than a certain threshold (1.25%), and the
real-time measured value (Sirtarget) reaches the maximum value of the BAM
(ULMaxSIR), the RNC triggers the Inter-RAT measurement or handover policy. The
process is the same as that for Inter-RAT handover based on downlink coverage.
Notes: Handover Based on Uplink Transmit Power is used only for traffic carried on
DCHs.
When the value of UlPwrHoSwch is On, the RNC starts the internal measurement for
the UE that reports a 6A (the uplink power of the UE exceeds the absolute threshold,
namely, 100% of the maximum transmit power of the UE) or 6B (the uplink power of the
UE is lower than the absolute threshold, namely, 90% of the maximum transmit power of
the UE) measurement event when the initial service is set up. When the transmit power
of the UE meets the event threshold, the UE reports the corresponding event. After
receiving a 6A event, the RNC performs processing according to the same process as
that for Inter-RAT handover based on downlink coverage.
When the value of DlPwrHoSwch is On, the RNC checks the DTCP in the NodeB
dedicated measurement report. If the DTCP reaches a certain threshold (90% of the
maximum downlink transmit power MaxDlDpchPwr), it indicates the downlink power is
very high. In this case, the process is the same as that for Inter-RAT handover based on
downlink coverage.
• If the current neighboring cell does not have any inter-frequency neighboring cell
with ShareCover (Overlap or Covers), but has inter-RAT neighboring cells with
GsmShareCover (Overlap or Covers), the RNC selects some users with lower
priority levels in the cell and switches them to the neighboring cells with
GsmShareCover (Overlap or Covers) blindly.
In this way, the system load can be reduced quickly and the system reliability can be
guaranteed. For details about the inter-system handover based on load, refer to the ZTE
UMTS Load Balance Feature Description.
Handover based on load control aims to reduce the system load quickly to ensure the
system stability. Therefore, handover based on load control has the highest priority. The
handover triggered by radio quality causes such as downlink coverage event, uplink
transmit power, uplink BLER, ad downlink transmit power aims to ensure the QoS and
impressibility of users. The handover of this kind has second highest priority.
The handover of higher priority filters the handover of lower priority, for example, a cell
handed over based on load control cannot access new services.
• The UE actively initiates the PS service reselection. The UE selects a GPRS cell to
dwell through the cell reselection process, sets up a connection with the target cell,
and then initiates route area update. This case applies to an UE in CELL_FACH or
URA_PCH state.
UE S erving CN
RNC
1 . C ell R eselectio n
trig g ered
2 . Iu R elease C o m m and
RANAP RANAP
2 . Iu R elease C o m p lete
RANAP RANAP
• The RNC actively initiates PS service reselection. The RNC decides to switch the
UE to another RAT cell according to handover decision results. This case applies to
an UE in CELL_DCH or CELL_FACH state. The RNC sends a handover command
CELL CHANGE ORDER FROM UTRAN to the UE. After receiving the command,
the UE sets up a connection with the target cell, and then initiates route area update.
Note: Both processes are applicable to an UE in CELL_FACH state. The specific policy
is as follows: The process of PS service reselection actively initiated by the UE is used
for the 3G to 2G PS service handover based on radio quality. The process of PS service
reselection actively initiated by the RNC is used for the 3G to 2G PS service handover
based on load.
8 IMSI-based handover
The IMSI-based handover can limit the range of cells for allowed for handover according
to IMSI of UE with the following principle:
While the measurement control message is not delivered before CommonID message is
received in the signaling stage, RNC does not yet know the cells authorized to the user.
Therefore RNC delivers the measurement control message regardless of the
authorization status of the cells.
In the process of RAB assignment of service, a decision of whether the current service
cell is authorized is made according to the IMSI information carried in the CommonID
message and the authorization information configured in the network side.
If the best cells in the active set are like the coverage neighbor cells (ShareCover)
and are also authorized cells,
Otherwise,
If the best cells in the active set are like the coverage GSM neighbor cells
(GsmShareCover) and are authorized cells, and also the current service is AMR,
Otherwise,
Otherwise,
establish service normally. If some of the cells in the active set are unauthorized
cells, delete the unauthorized cells from the active set through the active set update flow.
1 Resolve the MCC (rncPnSnac), MNC and other number information ExtInfo (10
digits at most, number of digits depending on ExtInfoDgtNum) according to the IMSI
carried in the CommonID message of lu interface.
2 Use the information (MCC, MNC and ExtInfo) resolved and also the authorized
network information MCC (rncPnSnac), MNC (rncPnSnac) and ExtInfo (rncPnSnac)
configured in the network side to query whether the IMSI of UE is authorized or not.
If MCC, MNC and ExtInfo of UE does not have a configuration item in rncPnSnac,
“no neighbor cell authorized” is returned. Otherwise the MCC (SMCC), MNC
(SMNC) and SNAC that are authorized are obtained.
Figure 26 Schematic Diagram of Querying Whether a SRNC Cell Is Authorized According to IMSI
4 Resolve the MCC (rncPnSnac), MNC and other number information ExtInfo (10
digits at most, number of digits depending on ExtInfoDgtNum) according to the IMSI
carried in the CommonID message of lu interface.
5 Use the information (MCC, MNC and ExtInfo) resolved and also the authorized
network information MCC (rncPnSnac), MNC (rncPnSnac) and ExtInfo (rncPnSnac)
configured in the network side to query whether the IMSI of UE is authorized or not.
If MCC, MNC and ExtInfo of UE does not have a configuration item in rncPnSnac,
“no neighbor cell authorized” is returned. Otherwise the MCC (SMCC), MNC
(SMNC) and SNAC that are authorized are obtained.
6 According to the granted MCC ( SMCC ) 、 MNC ( SMNC ) 、 SNAC and the
DRNC neighbor cell information including: MCC ( externalUtranCell 、
gsmRelation ) 、 MNC ( externalUtranCell 、 gsmRelation ) 、 SNAC
( externalUtranCell 、 gsmRelation ) , query whether the DRNC neighbor cell
belongs to the MCC ( SMCC ) 、 MNC ( SMNC ) and SNAC that are already
authorized.
Notes:In step 3,how many SNAC is configured for DRNC neighbor cells is controlled
by SNACNum (externalUtranCell、gsmRelation)控制。
CommonID:
MCC
MNC
ExtInfo Granted:
MCC
MNC Granted:
rncPnSnac:
SNAC MCC
MCC
MNC MNC
ExtInfo rncLcSnac: LAC
SNAC MCC
MNC
Neighbor cell is
SNAC
granted or not
LAC
utranCell:
MCC
MNC
LAC
Figure 27 Schematic Diagram of Querying Whether a DRNC Cell Is Authorized According to IMSI
9.1 Overview
The cells are classified in three types according to the support capability of HSDPA
(HspaSptMeth) after HSDPA is introduced: (1) support HSDPA and DCH; (2) do not
support HSUPA or HSDPA; (3) support HSDPA only. The services are classified in two
types: HSDPA service and NHSDPA service. The HSDPA handover is similar to R99
handover in terms of measurement and handover decision, except that the decisions of
cell capacity during a handover and the service type are added. For the HSDPA service,
the handover is accepted through HS-DSCH to the cells that support HSDPA and DCH
and cells that support HSDPA only as much as possible. If the HS-DSCH fails, accept
the handover to the cells that support HSDPA and DCH and cells that do not support
HSUPA or HSDPA through DCH. For the NHSDPA service, the handover can only be
accepted through DCH to the cells that support HSDPA and DCH and cells that do not
support HSUPA or HSDPA.
After HSDPA is introduced, the inter-RNC handover also depends on the capability of
office direction RNC to support HSDPA (RncFeatSwitch) because neighbor cells feature
varying support capabilities (HspaSptMeth). That is, only if both the target cell and target
RNC (office direction RNC) support HSDPA, the HS-DSCHÆHS-DSCH handover can
be performed. Otherwise, the DCHÆDCH handover flow cannot be originated until HS-
DSCH falls back to DCH. The channel transfer is performed along with handover.
Different channel transfer situations are described in the following based on different
handover types.
1 HS-DSCH->DCH
• If the HS-DSCH is used before the handover and the link to be deleted for 1B event
triggering/radio link failure happens to be the service cell of HS-DSCH, and also the
cells in the active set do not support acceptance through HS-DSCH, a decision of
soft handover together with HS-DSCH transferring to DCH is made.
• If the HS-DSCH is used before the handover and the 1C event is triggered, the cell
to be replaced is the HS-DSCH service cell and also the cells in the new active set
do not support acceptance through HS-DSCH, a decision of soft handover together
with HS-DSCH transferring to DCH is made.
• If the HS-DSCH is used before the handover and the 1D event triggers intra-
frequency hard handover and the target cell does not support acceptance through
HS-DSCH, a decision of intra-frequency hard handover together with HS-DSCH
transferring to DCH is made.
2 DCH->HS-DSCH
• The current service of UE includes HSDPA and also the DCH is used before the
handover. If the 1D event triggers intra-frequency hard handover and the target cell
supports acceptance through HS-DSCH, a decision of intra-frequency hard
handover together with DCH transferring to HS-DSCH is made.
• The current service of UE includes HSDPA, the DCH is used before the handover
and also the best cell in the active set supports HSDPA. If the downlink traffic
increases to trigger the 4A event (refer to ZTE UMTS DRBC Algorithm Feature
Description for details), a decision of handover from DCH to HS-DSCH is made.
3 HS->DSCH->HS-DSCH
• If the HS-DSCH is used before the handover and the 1D event triggers intra-
frequency hard handover and the target cell supports acceptance through HS-
DSCH, a decision of intra-frequency hard handover together with HS-DSCH service
cell change is made.
• If the HS-DSCH is used before the handover and the link to be deleted for 1B event
triggering/radio link failure happens to be the service cell of HS-DSCH, and also
there are cells in the active set that support acceptance through HS-DSCH, a
decision of soft handover together with HS-DSCH change is made. If the 1C/1D
event triggers soft handover, the cell to be replaced is the HS-DSCH service cell
and also the cells in the new active set support acceptance through HS-DSCH, a
decision of soft handover together with HS-DSCH change is made.
In the above described processes, the 1D event may trigger ping-pong handover that
leads to frequent change of service cell. To avoid this,
a time threshold (T1d) is configured and changes of service cell should occur at an
interval longer than this threshold.
1 HS-DSCH->DCH
The current service of UE includes HSDPA and also the HS-DSCH is used before
the handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency handover
(measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell does not support
acceptance through HS-DSCH, a decision of inter-frequency hard handover
together with HS-DSCH transferring to DCH is made.
2 DCH->HS-DSCH
The current service of UE includes HSDPA and also the DCH is used before the
handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency handover
(measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell supports
acceptance through HS-DSCH, a decision of inter-frequency hard handover
together with DCH transferring to HS-DSCH is made.
3 HS-DSCH->HS-DSCH
The current service of UE includes HSDPA and also the HS-DSCH is used before
the handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency handover
(measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell supports
acceptance through HS-DSCH, a decision of inter-frequency hard handover
together with HS-DSCH service cell change is made.
For the hard handover of HS-DSCH between Iur interfaces, the handover strategy
is the same as the handover inside the RNC if the target cell supports HS-DSCH.
But if the target cell does not support HS-DSCH, the HS-DSCH/DCH should fall
back to DCH/DCH first, and then the hard handover between lur interfaces and
redirection flow can be performed.
1 UTRAN->GSM/GERAN
• The HSDPA service is included. The channel transfers to DCH/DCH first, and then
the same handover flow as that for between R99 systems is performed.
• The strategy is similar to that when a service accesses the system for the first time.
If both service and target cell support HS-DSCH/DCH, the service is established
directly on HS-DSCH/DCH, otherwise try DCH/DCH.
10.1 Overview
HSUPA is developed on the basis of HSDPA. An HSUPA network element (UE, RNC or
NodeB) that supports HSUPA will also supports HSDPA. That is, if E-DCH is adopted in
uplink, HS-DSCH is adopted in downlink without doubt. Therefore, HSUPA supports five
types of cells (HspaSptMeth): (1) cells that support HSUPA and HSDPA; (2) cells that
support HSUPA, HSDPA and DCH; (3) cells that support HSDPA and DCH; (4) cells
that support HSDPA only; (5) cells that do not support HSUPA or HSDPA. For the cells
that support HSUPA and HSDPA, the E-DCH is used in uplink and the HS-DSCH is
used in downlink. The DPCH is used as associated channel. For the cells that support
HSUPA, HSDPA and DCH, the E-DCH or DCH is used in uplink and the HS-DSCH or
DCH is used in downlink. The DPCH is used as associated channel or allocated to users
who do not use HSUPA or HSDPA.
The service types supported by HSUPA are HSPA services if they can be carried by
HSUPA or HSDPA (HSUPA and HSDPA are equivalent as far as the services are
concerned). Otherwise they are NHSPA services. The HSPA services should be
accepted first through E-DCH and HS-DSCH in cells that support HSUPA and HSDPA,
cells that support HSDPA only, cells that support HSUPA, HSDPA and DCH and cells
that support HSDPA and DCH (HspaSptMeth). If E-DCH and HS-DSCH fail to accept the
services, the HSPA services should be accepted through DCH in cells that support
HSUPA, HSDPA and DCH, cells that support HSDPA and DCH or cells that do not
support HSUPA or HSDPA. The NHSPA services can only be accepted through DCH in
cells that support HSUPA, HSDPA and DCH, cells that support HSDPA and DCH or
cells that do not support HSUPA or HSDPA.
The maximum number of cells allowed in the E-DCH active set in the process of HSUPA
soft handover is controlled by the parameter MaxNumOfEdchAct.
After HSUPA is introduced, the inter-RNC handover also depends on the capability of
office direction RNC to support HSUPA (RncFeatSwitch) because neighbor cells feature
varying support capabilities (HspaSptMeth). That is, only if both the target cell and target
RNC (office direction RNC) support HSUPA, the E-DCHÆE-DCH handover can be
performed. Otherwise, the DCHÆDCH handover flow cannot be originated until E-DCH
falls back to DCH. The channel transfer is performed along with handover. Different
channel transfer situations are described in the following based on different handover
types.
1 HS-DSCH/E-DCH->DCH/DCH
• If the link to be deleted for 1B event triggering/radio link failure happens to be the
service cell of HS-DSCH/E-DCH, and also the cells in the active set do not support
acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH or HS-DSCH/DCH, a decision of soft
handover together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH transferring to DCH/DCH is made.
• If the 1D event is triggered, the best cell changes from HS-DSCH/E-DCH service
cell to a cell that does not support HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of intra-frequency
hard handover together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH transferring to DCH/DCH is made.
2 DCH/DCH->HS-DSCH/E-DCH
• The current service of UE includes HSPA and also the DCH/DCH is used before the
handover. If the 1D event triggers intra-frequency hard handover and the target cell
supports acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of intra-frequency hard
handover together with DCH/DCH transferring to HS-DSCH/E-DCH is made.
• The current service of UE includes HSPA, the current channel type is DCH/DCH,
and also the best cell in the active set supports HSDPA. If the downlink or uplink
traffic increases to trigger the 4A event (refer to ZTE UMTS DRBC Algorithm
Feature Description for details), a decision of handover from DCH/DCH to HS-
DSCH/E-DCH is made.
3 HS-DSCH/E-DCH->HS-DSCH/E-DCH
• If the 1D event triggers intra-frequency hard handover and the target cell supports
acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of intra-frequency hard handover
together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH service cell change is made.Refer to 2.1.2 Intra-
frequency Hard Handover for the scenario where the intra-frequency hard handover
is triggered.
• If the link to be deleted for 1B event triggering/radio link failure happens to be the
service cell of HS-DSCH/E-DCH, and also there are cells in the active set that
support acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of soft handover together
with HS-DSCH/E-DCH service cell change is made. If the 1C/1D event triggers soft
handover, the cell to be replaced is the HS-DSCH/E-DCH service cell and also the
cells in the new active set support acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a
decision of soft handover together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH change is made.
4 HS-DSCH/E-DCH->HS-DSCH/DCH
• If the link to be deleted for 1B event triggering/radio link failure happens to be the
service cell of HS-DSCH/E-DCH, and also the cells in the active set supports HS-
DSCH/DCH instead of HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of soft handover together with
HS-DSCH/E-DCH transferring to HS-DSCH/DCH is made.
• If the 1D event is triggered, the best cell changes from HS-DSCH/E-DCH service
cell to a cell that supports HS-DSCH/DCH instead of HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision
of intra-frequency hard handover together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH transferring to
HS-DSCH/DCH is made.
5 HS-DSCH/DCH->HS-DSCH/E-DCH
• The current service of UE includes HSPA service and also the HS-DSCH/DCH is
used before the handover. If the 1D event is triggered, the best cell changes from
HS-DSCH/DCH service cell to a cell that supports HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of
intra-frequency hard handover together with HS-DSCH/DCH transferring to HS-
DSCH/E-DCH is made.
1 HS-DSCH/E-DCH->DCH/DCH
The current service of UE includes HSPA and also the HS-DSCH/E-DCH is used
before the handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency
handover (measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell does not
support acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH or HS-DSCH/DCH, a decision of
inter-frequency hard handover together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH transferring to
DCH/DCH is made.
2 DCH/DCH->HS-DSCH/E-DCH
The current service of UE includes HSPA and also the DCH/DCH is used before the
handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency handover
(measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell supports
acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of inter-frequency hard handover
together with DCH/DCH transferring to HS-DSCH/E-DCH is made.
3 HS-DSCH/E-DCH->HS-DSCH/E-DCH
The current service of UE includes HSPA and also the HS-DSCH/E-DCH is used
before the handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency
handover (measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell supports
acceptance through HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of inter-frequency hard handover
together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH service cell change is made.
4 HS-DSCH/E-DCH->HS-DSCH/DCH
The current service of UE includes HSPA and also the HS-DSCH/E-DCH is used
before the handover. If the original decision is to trigger an inter-frequency
handover (measurement-based or blind handover) and also the target cell supports
acceptance through HS-DSCH/DCH instead of HS-DSCH/E-DCH, a decision of
inter-frequency hard handover together with HS-DSCH/E-DCH transferring to HS-
DSCH/DCH is made.
5 HS-DSCH/DCH->HS-DSCH/E-DCH
For the hard handover of E-DCH between Iur interfaces, the handover strategy is
the same as the handover inside the RNC if the target cell supports E-DCH. But if
the target cell does not support E-DCH, the E-DCH should fall back to DCH first,
and then the hard handover between lur interfaces and redirection flow can be
performed.
The HSPA service is included. The channel transfers to DCH/DCH first, and then
the same handover flow as that for between R99 systems is performed.
Similar to the handover between R99 systems, if the target cell support HS-
DSCH/E-DCH, the service is established directly on HS-DSCH/E-DCH.
• Cells that support both MBMS and non-MBMS (Support MBMS and not MBMS).
• For the MBMS service has set up p-t-p bearer but the link is deleted, if the best cell
does not belong to MBMS service area, the best cell does not support the MBMS
service, the best cell has set up the p-t-m bearer, or the best cell is not the
convergence carrier of the service, then p-t-p RB is released.
• For the MBMS service has not set up p-t-p bearer but the MBMS service connection
already exists, the best cell belongs to MBMS service area, the best cell supports
the MBMS service, the bearer type strategy needs to set up the p-t-m bearer and
the carrier can set up the bearer of the service, then p-t-p RB is set up.
3 The principle of the type change in the bearer of the MBMS service in the active set
under the macro diversity.
To avoid ping-pong switchover between p-t-p and p-t-m, a time threshold (T1d) is
configured and any swichover should occur at an interval longer than this threshold.
1 If the target carrier comes with a cell with the same coverage (included: the
expected frequency layer cell includes the current working frequency cell) and the
cell belongs to the service area and supports the MBMS, and also the target cell is
able to allocate the resource of currently established dedicated bearer, then the cell
with the same coverage at the frequency layer can be taken as the target cell to
perform the hard handover.
2 If the target carrier does not come with a cell with the same coverage (included), the
neighbor cell of the current cell in the UE’s active set includes the neighbor cell
(neighboring or being included) that is at the MBMS preferred frequency layer
corresponding to the MBMS service expected to be received and the neighbor cell
belongs to the service area and supports MBMS, then inter-frequency
measurement 2A/2B/2C is started for UE. When the 2A/2B/2C event reported by
UE is received, the cells that do not support MBMS are screened out and a proper
cell is taken for the hard handover.
Event 1A
RplcActThr Replacement Activation Threshold for
Event 1C and 1J
TrfCatIntraMIdx(CIntra) Intra-frequency Measurement
Configuration Index Related to Traffic
Category
TrfCatIntraMIdx(utranCell)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement Priority of Neighboring Cell
Abbreviated name MeasPrio
This parameter indicates the measurement priority of the
Description neighboring cell. The highest priority is 0, the lowest
priority is 2.
Range and Step [0, 1, 2]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0
• OMC Path
This parameter indicates the measurement priority of the neighbouring cell. The priority
of the neighbouring cell can be set to 0, 1, or 2, of which, 0 represents the highest
priority and 2 represents the lowest priority. The priority of the neighbouring is set by the
configuration personnel according to the signal strength and distance of the neighboring
cell.
The neighbouring cells with the priority ranked the 33rd or after are placed in the
neighboring cell reservation list. When the number of cells in the neighbouring cell list is
less than 32, the cell(s) with higher priority in the neighbouring cell reservation list are
placed to the neighbouring cell list.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Detected Set Handover Switch
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
The measurement control message that contains the detected set information is sent
only when the DetSetHO switch of the best cell in the current active set is set to 1 and
the current number of intra-frequency neighbouring cells is less than 32.
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
Event 1A is easier to be triggered when the reporting range constant for event 1A is set
to a larger value; and vice verse.
Event 1B is easier to be triggered when the reporting range constant for event 1B is set
to a smaller value; and vice verse.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Weight for Event 1A/1B
Abbreviated
W[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
name
Description This parameter is used for quality judgment of event 1a and 1b,
which indicates the weight of the best cell in the quality judgment
and is related to the measurement quantity and the event type.
MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number of
intra-frequency measurement event, which is 7.
Range and Step [0.0, 2.0] step 0.1
Unit N/A
Default Value Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
(note) UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: [0. 0 0. 0 0. 0 0. 0
0. 0 0. 0 0. 0]
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: -
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: [0. 0 0. 0 0. 0 0. 0
0. 0 0. 0 0. 0]
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: [0. 0]
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP: [0. 0]
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter is used for the quality judgment of event 1A and 1B. This parameter
indicates the weight of the best cell in the quality judgment and is related to the
measurement quantity and the event type.
See the description of the formula for triggering event 1A/1B in section 4.3 for the effects
of this parameter on the quality judgment.
12.1.2.5 Hysteresis(Intra)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the hysteresis when judging whether to trigger the event. This
parameter avoids the change of the trigger status due to very small change. This
parameter is related to the measurement quantity and the event type.
• Parameter Description
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the filtering factor that UE performs the L3 filtering on the
measurement results of the intra-frequency measurement. The smaller the value of the
filtering factor is, the larger effect the current measurement result will have on the
measurement result reported to RNC (periodical report) or the judgment (event report).
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Time To Trigger(ms)
Abbreviated name TrigTime[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the time difference between having
detected the event generation and reporting the event. Only
when the event generation is detected and still meets all
requirements of event triggering after Time to trigger, the event
can be triggered and reported. The larger the value is, the
stricter the judgment is for the event to be triggered. The
parameter should be set according to the actual requirements.
Sometimes, if it is set too large, the quality of calls may
decrease.
MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number
of intra-frequency measurement event, which is 7.
Range and Step (0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320,
640, 1280, 2560, 5000)ms
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
[200,640,320,320,200,200, 320]ms
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: -
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: [200,200,200,
200,200,200,200]ms
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
[200]ms
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
[200]ms
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the time difference between the time that the event generation
is detected and the time that the event is reported. The event is triggered and the
measurement report is reported only when the event generation is detected and still
meets the requirements of event triggering after Time to trigger.
The larger the value is, the stricter the judgment is for the event to be triggered. The
parameter should be configured according to the actual requirements.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Amount of Reporting in Period Report Criteria
Abbreviated PrdRptAmount
name
Description This parameter indicates the times of the periodical reports to be
reported. If the UE detects that the times of event reports exceeds
the value of Amount of reporting, UE stops reporting the
measurement results.
Range and Step [1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, Infinity]
Unit N/A
Default Value Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: Infinity
(note) UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: Infinity
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: -
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP: -
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the times of the periodical reports to be reported. In the case of
the UE side, the value is used for the determination of whether to report the
measurement report in reporting the periodical report. If the UE detects that the times of
event reporting exceeds the value of Amount of reporting, UE stops reporting the
measurement results.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Reporting Interval in Period Report Criteria(ms)
Abbreviated PrdRptInterval
name
Description This parameter indicates the interval of periodical reporting when
such reporting is triggered periodically.
Range and Step [250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000,
16000, 20000, 24000, 28000, 32000, 64000]ms
Unit Ms
Default Value Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: 1s
(note) UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the interval of periodical reporting specified in the periodical
reporting criteria. In the case of the periodical reporting, the UE reports the
measurement reports in the period indicated by the parameter.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Cell Individual Offset (dB)
Abbreviated name CellIndivOffset
Description An offset is allocated for each cell being monitored. The offset
can be positive or negative. Before the UE judges whether an
event occurs, adds the offset to the measurement result. If the
PCPICH uses a positive offset, the UE sends the
measurement report just like PCPICH is x dB better than the
actual case. Or, if the PCPICH uses a negative offset, the
PCPICH report is limited. When the cell individual offset is
used, the corresponding cell is possibly (at least temporarily)
the target cell of the handover or removed from the active set.
Range and Step OMCR:[ -10, 10 ] dB step 0.5 dB
RNC:D = ( P+10 ) * 2, [ 0, 40 ]
Unit dB
Default Value (note) 0dB
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter defines the individual offset of cells in the active set relative to other cells.
When the value is positive, a positive value is added to the measurement result. If the
value is negative, a negative value is added to the measurement result. Refer to the
description of the formula for triggering event 1B/1C/1d in section 4.3 for the effect of
this parameter on the measurement report.
Through the configuration of the individual offset of a single cell, the trigger difficulty of
the cell can be adjusted to meet the practical requirements of network planning without
the need to modify the global handover parameters.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Cell Individual Offset (dB)
Abbreviated name CellIndivOffset
Description An offset is allocated for each cell being monitored. The offset
can be positive or negative. Before the UE judges whether an
event occurs, adds the offset to the measurement result. If the
PCPICH uses a positive offset, the UE sends the measurement
report just like PCPICH is x dB better than the actual case. Or,
if the PCPICH uses a negative offset, the PCPICH report is
limited. When the cell individual offset is used, the
corresponding cell is possibly (at least temporarily) the target
cell of the handover or removed from the active set.
Range and Step OMCR: [-10, 10]dB; Step 0.5
RNC: D=(P+10)*2, [0, 40]
Unit dB
Default Value (note) 0 dB
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter defines the individual offset of cells outside the active set relative to
other cells. When the value is positive, a positive value is added to the measurement
result. If the value is negative, a negative value is added to the measurement result.
Refer to the description of the formula for triggering event 1A/1C/1d in section 4.3 for the
effect of this parameter on the measurement report.
Through the configuration of the individual offset of a single cell, the trigger difficulty of
the cell can be adjusted to meet the practical requirements of network planning without
the need to modify the global handover parameters.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Reporting Deactivation Threshold for Event 1A
Abbreviated name RptDeactThr[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the maximum number of the cells that
can exist in the active set. When the UE detects that one cell in
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the maximum number of the cells allowed in the active set.
When the UE detects that one cell in the monitoring set satisfies the trigger threshold of
event 1A, it determines whether the number of the cells in the current active set greater
than the value indicated by this parameter at first. If yes, the event 1A is not triggered.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Replacement Activation Threshold for Event 1C and 1J
Abbreviated name RplcActThr[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the minimum number of the cell that
can exist in the DCH active set when triggering event 1c or in
the E-DCH active set when triggering event 1j. When UE
detects that one cell satisfies the trigger threshold of event
1c/1j, it first judges whether the number of the cells in the
current active set is smaller than the value indicated by this
parameter. If so, do not trigger event 1c/1j. If the value is 0,
the parameter is invalid.
MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number
of intra-frequency measurement event, which is 7.
Range and Step (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) Only configured for event 1c and 1j.
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the minimum number of the cell allowed in the DCH active set
when triggering event 1C or in the E-DCH active set when triggering event 1j. When UE
detects that the measurement result of a cell satisfies the trigger threshold of event 1c/1j,
it first judges whether the number of cells in the current active set is smaller than the
value indicated by this parameter. If yes, event 1C/1j is not triggered.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Intra-frequency Measurement Configuration Index Related to
Traffic Category
Abbreviated name TrfCatIntraMIdx
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the intra-
frequency measurement parameters based on traffic type.
There are several different sets of measurement values
according to different traffic types.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Intra-frequency Measurement Configuration Index Related to
Traffic Category
Abbreviated name TrfCatIntraMIdx
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the intra-
frequency measurement parameters based on traffic type.
There are several different sets of measurement values
according to different traffic types.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Intra-frequency Measurement Configuration Index
Abbreviated name IntraMeasCfgNo
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the intra-
frequency measurement parameters, which is used to index
different parameter configuration sets for intra-frequency
measurement. There are several different sets of
measurement values for the same set of parameters according
to specific measurement purpose, measurement quantity and
so on.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 2: UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
10: Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Intra-frequency Measurement Event ID
Abbreviated name MeaEvtId[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the event triggered by the intra-
frequency measurement, which is related to the measurement
quantity.
MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number of
intra-frequency measurement event, which is 7.
Range and Step 1a,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1j
Unit N/A
Default Value [1a,1b,1c,1d]
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the identity of the event triggered by the intra-frequency
measurement (1A~1D).
12.1.2.18 Service and Bearer Type Used for Differentiating Handover Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Service and Bearer Type Used for Differentiating Handover
Configuration
Abbreviated
TrfCategory
name
Description This parameter differentiates different sets of handover parameter
according to different traffic type. Taking account of various
characteristic of service, it should have various handover
parameters such as hysteresis, absolute threshold for 3a/3c etc.
Altogether there are 8 sets of configuration for different scenario
based on service type, transport channel type, single/multi RAB.
Range and Step 0: Single RT RAB Including Voice on DL DCH/UL DCH
1: Single RT RAB Excluding Voice on DL DCH/UL DCH
2: Single NRT on DL DCH/UL DCH
3: Single RAB on DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH
4: Single RAB on DL HS-DSCH/UL E-DCH
5: All Multi-RAB on DL DCH/UL DCH
6: Multi-RAB, HSPA is Involved and only DCHs are Used in UL
7: Multi-RAB, HSPA is Involved and E-DCH is Used in UL
0xff: Not Related to Service Type
Unit N/A
Default Value 2: UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
(note) 10: Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
All the services are classified into eight categories according to the real-time attribute of
services, channel type, and service quantity. This parameter indicates the service and
bearer type. The handover parameters can be configured flexibly for different scenarios
and the parameters may have different handover trigger thresholds and hysteresis.
The value 0xff (Not Related to Service Type) is exclusive used in the measurement of
the detected set.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE Event Report Configuration Index for CPICH Ec/No
Abbreviated name EvtMeasEcNo
Description This parameter indicates the UE event report configuration
index for CPICH Ec/No, used for indexing the configuration of
the set of intra-frequency measurement parameters for event
reporting decided by UE when measurement quantity is CPICH
Ec/No.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) See Table 4
• OMC Path
This parameter indicates the index of the intra-frequency measurement configuration for
event reporting judgment by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
Default Value 2
Default Value 3
Default Value 4
Default Value 5
Default Value 6
Default Value 7
Default Value 8
Default Value 9
Field Name
TrfCatIntraMIdx 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
TrfCategory 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0xff
PrdMeasEcNo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EvtMeasEcNo 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PrdMeasRSCP 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
EvtMeasRSCP 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
EVTMEASDCTECN
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
O
EVTMEASDCTRSCP 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Abbreviated
PrdMeasEcNo
name
Description This parameter indicates the period report configuration index for
CPICH Ec/No, used for indexing the configuration of the set of
intra-frequency measurement parameters for periodical reporting
when measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
Range and Step [0,65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value See Table 4
(note)
• OMC Path
This parameter indicates the index of the intra-frequency measurement configuration for
periodic reporting by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
12.1.2.21 Period Report Configuration Index for CPICH RSCP
• Parameter Description
This parameter indicates the index of the intra-frequency measurement configuration for
periodic reporting by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH RSCP.
12.1.2.22 UE Event Report Configuration Index for CPICH RSCP
• Parameter Description
This parameter indicates the index of the intra-frequency measurement configuration for
event reporting judgment by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH RSCP.
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
Parameter name Detected Set Measurement Configuration Index for CPICH RSCP
Abbreviated
EvtMeasDctRSCP
name
Description This parameter indicates the detected set measurement
configuration index for CPICH RSCP, used for indexing the
configuration of the set of intra-frequency measurement
parameters for detected set when measurement quantity is CPICH
RSCP.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value See Table 4
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Function of Configuration Parameters
Abbreviated name IntraMeasCfgNote
Description This parameter indicates the purpose and functions of the set of
intra-frequency measurement configuration parameters.
Range and Step Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value There are 6 sets of measurement parameter are configured for
different measurement purpose, theDefault Values of this
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the purpose and functions of the set of intra-frequency
measurement configuration parameters.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement Report Transfer Mode
Abbreviated name MeasRptTrMod
Description This parameter indicates the RLC mode of the inter-frequency
measurement report. If the value is AM RLC, RNC can request
UE for retransmission after receiving the error SDU label (not
continuous). If the value is UM RLC, the retransmission is not
required. Usually, report the results of the important
measurements in AM mode and those less important in UM
mode (to reduce the traffic of the measurement report and
increase the system capacity).
Range and Step 0: Acknowledged Mode RLC
1: Unacknowledged Mode RLC
Unit N/A
Default Value UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: Acknowledged
(note) Mode RLC
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
Acknowledged Mode RLC
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: Acknowledged
Mode RLC
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
Acknowledged Mode RLC
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the transfer mode of the measurement quantity: acknowledge
mode or unacknowledged mode.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement quantity
Abbreviated name MeasQuantity
Description This parameter indicates the measurement quantity of the intra-
frequency measurement that UE performs.
Range and Step 0: CPICH Ec/No
1: CPICH RSCP
2: Pathloss
Unit N/A
Default Value Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: CPICH Ec/No
(note) UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: CPICH Ec/No
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: CPICH RSCP
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: CPICH RSCP
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
CPICH Ec/No
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
CPICH RSCP
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether the UE should report the measurement result based
on the measurement quantity CPICH Ec/No.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name CPICH RSCP Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name RscpRptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether UE should report the
measurement result based on the measurement quantity
CPICH RSCP.
Range and Step 0: False (No Report)
1: True (Report)
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: True
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: True
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: True
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: True
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether the UE should report the measurement result based
on the measurement quantity CPICH RSCP.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Pathloss reporting indicator
Abbreviated name PathlossRptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether UE should report the
measurement result based on the measurement quantity
pathloss.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: False
(note) UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: False
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: False
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: False
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
False
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
False
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether the UE should report the measurement result based
on the measurement quantity pathloss.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Report Criteria
Abbreviated name RptCrt
Description This parameter indicates the report rules of the intra-frequency
measurement. When the value is ‘Periodical Reporting Criteria
‘, two sets of the measurement parameters are required to be
configured. One set of the periodical parameters are
configured to UE and the other set of event parameters are
configured to SRNC for event judgment. When receiving the
periodical measurement reports from UE, SRNC judges which
event is triggered according to the event criteria parameters,
and then decides whether to perform the software handover
according to the triggered event. When the value is Event
Reporting Criteria, only one set of the measurement
parameters is required to be configured to UE. SRNC decides
whether to perform the software handover according to the
measurement results reported by UE.
Range and Step 1: Event Reporting Criteria
2: Periodical Reporting Criteria
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: Periodical
Reporting Criteria
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: Event
Reporting Criteria
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: Periodical
Reporting Criteria
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: Event
Reporting Criteria
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
Event Reporting Criteria
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
Event Reporting Criteria
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the number of events that should be configured for the set of
the intra-frequency measurement parameters for a certain purpose. The value is related
to the purpose of the measurement and the judgment method and the algorithm of the
soft handover.
12.1.2.33 Threshold of the Quality of the Used Frequency for Event 1E/1F
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Threshold of the Quality of the Used Frequency for Event 1E/1F
Abbreviated name ThreshUsedFreq[MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the absolute threshold value used for
judging event 1e/1f.
MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number of
intra-frequency measurement event, which is 7.
Range and Step CPICH RSCP: (-115..-25) dBm
CPICH Ec/No: (-24..0) dB
Pathloss: (30..165) dB
Unit CPICH RSCP: dBm
CPICH Ec/No: dB
Pathloss: dB
Default Value Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
(note) UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: [-24,-24,-24,-24,-
12,-20,-24]
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: -
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: [-115, -115, -115, -
115,-80,-97,-115]
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: -
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP: -
• OMC Path
Interface Path:
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the absolute threshold used for judging event 1e/1f by using
carrier frequency.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Maximum Number of Cells Within DCH Active Set
Abbreviated name MaxNumOfAct
Description This parameter indicates the maximum number of cells within
DCH active set.
Range and Step [1, 6]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 3
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the maximum number of cells allowed in the DCH active set.
The default value of the parameter is 3.
• Parameter Description
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the UE status used for the neighboring cell. When the
neighbouring cell is configured by the status, the neighbouring cell list used for
reselection in nondedicated mode and the neighbouring cell list used for handover in
dedicated mode are differentiated as follows:
When SIB11 is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that supports the idle state or the
connected (Non-Cell_DCH) state from the neighboring cells list and fills in SIB11;
When SIB12 is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that supports the connected (Non-
Cell_DCH) state from the neighboring cells list and fills in SIB12;
When the measurement control message is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that
supports the Cell_DCH state from the neighboring cells list.
• Parameter Description
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• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to read the SFN of the neighbouring cell.In the case of
the intra-frequency neighbouring cell, the recommended configuration is True (Read); in
the case of the inter-frequency neighbouring cell, the recommended configuration is
False (Do not read).
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Soft Handover Method
Abbreviated name SoftHoMth
Description The paramerer indicates the soft handover method is
periodical method or event method.
Range and Step 0: Periodical method
1: Event method
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: Event method
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
The parameter indicates the soft handover method (periodical method or event method)
that should be used in the current cell. The event method is recommended.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRAN Measurement Quantity for Intra-frequency
Measurements
Abbreviated name IntraMeasQuan
Description This parameter indicates UTRAN measurement quantity for
intra-frequency measurements.
Range and Step 0: Ec/No
1: RSCP
2: Ec/No and RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Ec/No
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the measurement quantity (Ec/No or RSCP) for the intra-
frequency measurement of the cell. The measurement quantity Ec/No is recommended.
12.1.2.39 Reporting Interval for Event 1A/1B/1C/1J
• Parameter Description
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This parameter indicates the reporting interval for event 1A/1B/1C/1J. Once Event
1A/1C meets the reporting range of quality standards, the UE will report Event 1A/1C
periodically (EvtRptInterval) until this event does not meet reporting conditions or the
reporting times reach the maximum allowed times (EvtRptAmount).
12.1.2.40 Amount of Reporting for Event 1A/1B/1C/1J
• Parameter Description
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This parameter indicates the reporting amount for event 1A/1B/1C/1J. Once Event
1A/1C meets the reporting range of quality standards, the UE will report Event 1A/1C
periodically (EvtRptInterval) until this event does not meet reporting conditions or the
reporting times reach the maximum allowed times (EvtRptAmount).
12.1.2.41 Forbidden Cell Indicator for Event 1A/1B
• Parameter Description
This parameter indicates whether the cell is effect while evaluating the intra-frequency
1A/1B event
12.1.2.42 Primary CPICH Power Configuration Tag
• Parameter Description
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Unit N/A
Default Value 1: True
(note)
• OMC Path
PCPICH transmission power is valid when this parameter is set “True”. Otherwise,
PCPICH transmission power is invalid.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement Priority of Neighboring Cell
Abbreviated name MeasPrio
Description This parameter indicates the measurement priority of the
neighboring cell. The highest priority is 0, the lowest priority is
2.
Range and Step [0, 1, 2]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
The priority of a neighbouring cell can be set to 0, 1, and 2, of which, 0 represents the
highest priority and 2 represents the lowest priority. The priority of the neighbouring is
set by the configuration personnel according to the signal strength and the distance of
the neighboring cell.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Maximum Uplink SIR Target(dB)
Abbreviated name ULMaxSIR
Description This parameter indicates the maximum uplink target SIR, which
is used to give the range for the target SIR of the outer loop
power control.
Range and Step [-8.2, 17.3]dB step 0.1
Unit dB
Default Value (note)
Conversational UL 3.4k Signaling(AM):15dB
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Conversational UL AMR6.60k~23.85k:15dB
Conversational UL 64K(PS Conversational Video) 15dB
Conversational UL NAMR4.75k~12.2k15dB
Streaming PS64k15dB
Streaming PS384k15dB
Streaming PS128k15dB
Interactive PS64k15dB
Interactive PS384k15dB
Interactive PS128k15dB
Background PS64k15dB
Background PS384k15dB
Background PS128k15dB
Streaming CS64k15dB
Interactive UL PS 1024kbps:15dB
Interactive UL PS 2.048Mbps:15dB
Interactive UL PS 3. 072Mbps:15dB
Interactive UL PS 4.096Mbps:15dB
Interactive UL PS 5.76Mbps:15dB
Background UL PS 1024kbps:15dB
Background UL PS 2.048Mbps:15dB
Background UL PS 3. 072Mbps:15dB
Background UL PS 4.096Mbps:15dB
Background UL PS 5.76Mbps:15dB
Streaming UL PS 1024kbps:15dB
Streaming UL PS 2.048Mbps:15dB
Streaming UL PS 3. 072Mbps:15dB
Streaming UL PS 4.096Mbps:15dB
Streaming UL PS 5.76Mbps:15dB
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the maximum target signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) of the
uplink.
When the uplink SIR is already in the maximum threshold, if certain error packets are
still detected, the power control will become invalid because the SIR cannot be further
adjusted upwards. If the UL BLER switch for handover has been opened, the RNC will
initiate the compressed mode and the inter-frequency measurement.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name UL BLER Switch for Handover
Abbreviated name UlBlerHoSwch
Description This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink
transmit power. When the switch is on, if uplink BLER quality
arrives at the threshold configured by OMCR, RNC will initiate
compressed mode and inter-frequency measurement.
Range and Step 0: Closed
1: Open
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Closed
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink block error rate (BLER).
When the switch is on, if the uplink BLER arrives at the threshold, RNC will initiate
compressed mode and the inter-frequency measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE Tx Power Switch for Handover
Abbreviated name UlPwrHoSwch
Description This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink
transmit power. When the switch is on, if uplink transmit power
arrives at the threshold configured by OMCR, RNC will initiate
compressed mode and inter-frequency or inter-RAT
measurement.
Range and Step 0: Closed
1: Open
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Closed
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink transmit power. When the
switch is on, if the uplink transmit power arrives at the threshold, RNC will initiate the
compressed mode and the inter-frequency measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name DL Tx Power Switch for Handover
Abbreviated name DlPwrHoSwch
Description This parameter indicates the handover switch based on
downlink transmit power. When the switch is on, if downlink
transmit power arrives at the threshold configured by OMCR,
RNC will initiate compressed mode and inter-frequency
measurement.
Range and Step 0: Closed
1: Open
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Closed
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the handover switch based on downlink transmit power. When
the switch is on, if the downlink transmit power arrives at the threshold, RNC will initiate
the compressed mode and the inter-frequency measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Use of HCS
Abbreviated name UseOfHCS
Description This parameter indicates whether the HCS is used or not.
Range and Step 1: Not Used
2: Used
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: Not Used
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Use of HCS
Abbreviated name UseOfHCS
Description This parameter indicates whether the HCS is used or not.
Range and Step 1: Not Used
2: Used
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: Not Used
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
12.2.2.8 HCS_PRIO(utranCell)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name HCS_PRIO
Abbreviated name HcsPrio
Description This parameter indicates the HCS priority level (0-7) for the
utran cell. 7 is the highest priority, 0 is the lowest priority.
Range and Step [0, 7]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the HCS priority level of the utran cell. 7 represents the highest
priority and 0 represents the lowest priority. A cell with a higher priority often provides a
smaller coverage and a cell with a lower priority offers a larger coverage.
12.2.2.9 HCS_PRIO(externalUtranCell)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name HCS_PRIO
Abbreviated name HcsPrio
Description This parameter indicates the HCS priority level (0-7) for the
neighboring cells. 7 is the highest priority, 0 is the lowest
priority.
Range and Step [0, 7]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the HCS priority level of the neighbouring cell. 7 represents the
highest priority and 0 represents the lowest priority. A cell with a higher priority often
provides a smaller coverage and a cell with a lower priority often offers a larger
coverage.
12.2.2.10 Tfast
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Tfast(s)
Abbreviated name Tfast
Description If within the period of Tfast, the best cell has changed Nfast
times, the UE is juged to be in high speed state.
Range and Step [0, 65535]s
Unit S
Default Value (note) 300s
• OMC Path
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12.2.2.11 Nfast
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Nfast
Abbreviated name Nfast
Description If within the period of Tfast, the best cell has changed Nfast
times, the UE is juged to be in high speed state.
Range and Step [1, 255]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 8
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
12.2.2.12 Tslowjudge
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Tslowjudge(s)
Abbreviated name Tslowjudge
Description This parameter indicates the period of the timer to judge that the
UE is moving at a low speed.
Range and Step [0, 255]s
Unit S
Default Value 100s
(note)
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the period of the timer to judge that the UE is moving at a low
speed. If the number of times that the UE changes its cell within the time specified by
Tslowjudge is less than NSlow and the difference between time when the best cell is
changed for the last time and the current time is more than Tslow, the UE is judged to
move in a low speed.
12.2.2.13 Tslow
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Tslow(s)
Abbreviated name Tslow
Description This parameter indicates the minimum time interval between
Tslowjudge expiration and latest best cell changes.
Range and Step [0, 65535]s
Unit S
Default Value (note) 10s
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the minimum time interval between the Tslowjudge expiration
and the last best cell change. See the description of the Tslowjudge parameter for its
functions.
12.2.2.14 Nslow
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Nslow
Abbreviated name Nslow
Description This parameter indicates the maximum number of the best cell
changes within Tslowjudge.
Range and Step [1, 255]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 8
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the maximum number of best cell changes within the time
specified by Tslowjudge. See the description of the Tslowjudge parameter for its
functions.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-frequence Handover Tactic
Abbreviated name InterHoTactic
Description This parameter indicates the inter-frequency handover tactic.
Range and Step 0: Algorithm Deciding
1: 2A Event Trigger
2: 2B Event Trigger
3: 2C Event Trigger
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: 2A Event Trigger
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the event that is used to trigger the inter-frequency handover.
The default value of the parameter is 2A, that is, the handover can be triggered when
the conditions for best carrier frequency change are satisfied.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Filter Coefficient
Abbreviated name FilterCoeff
Description This parameter indicates the filtering factor that UE performs
the L3 filtering on the measurement results of the inter-
frequency measurement.
UE executes inter-frequency measurement on L1 in the fixed
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the filtering factor that UE performs the L3 filtering on the
measurement results of the inter-frequency measurement. The smaller the value of the
filtering factor is, the larger effect the current measurement result will have on the
measurement result reported to RNC (periodical report) or the judgment (event report).
12.2.2.17 Absolute Threshold of the Quality of the Currently Used Frequency for 2B/2D/2F
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Absolute Threshold of the Quality of the Currently Used
Frequency for 2B/2D/2F
Abbreviated name ThreshUsedFreq[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the absolute threshold that is required
to be configured for event 2b/2d/2f (used when judging the
quality of the currently used frequency.
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• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the absolute threshold that should be configured for event
2b/2d/2f (used when judging the quality of the currently used carrier frequency).
In the case of event 2B, the less the threshold configured, the more difficult the event 2B
been triggered.
In the case of event 2D, the less the threshold configured, the more difficult the event 2D
been triggered.
In the case of event 2F, the less the threshold configured, the easier the event 2B been
triggered.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Weight of the Currently Used Frequency for 2A/2B/2D/2F
Abbreviated name Wused[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter is used for quality judgment for the carrier of
currently used frequency, which indicates the weight of the
best cell in the quality judgment and is related to the
measurement quantity and the event type (only for event
2a/2b/2d/2f).
MAX_INTEREAS_EVENT is the maximum number of inter-
frequecy measument event which is 6.
Range and Step [0.0, 2.0]step 0.1
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Unit N/A
Default Value (note) For CPICH Ec/No, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: -
For CPICH Ec/No, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[0. 0, 0. 0, 0. 0,0. 0,0. 0,0. 0]
For CPICH RSCP, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: -
For CPICH RSCP, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[0. 0, 0. 0, 0. 0,0. 0,0. 0,0. 0]
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter is used for quality judgment of the currently used carrier frequency. It
indicates the weight of the best RNC in the quality judgment (only for event 2a/2b/2d/2f)
and is related to the measurement quantity and the event type.
12.2.2.19 Amount of Reporting in Period Report Criteria
• Parameter Description
This parameter indicates the times of the periodical reports to be reported. In the case of
the UE side, the value is used for the determination of whether to report the
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measurement report in reporting the periodical report. If the UE detects that the times of
event reporting exceeds the value of Amount of reporting, UE stops reporting the
measurement results.
12.2.2.20 Hysteresis(Inter)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Hysteresis(dB)
Abbreviated name Hysteresis[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the hysteresis used when judging
whether to trigger the event. This parameter makes it different
between the status to trigger an event and the status to leave
the event, so as to avoid the trigger status change due to very
small change. Different events are configured separately and
can be configured with different values.
MAX_INTEREAS_EVENT is the maximum number of inter-
frequecy measument event which is 6.
Range and Step (0, …,14.5)dB step 0.5dB
Unit dB
Default Value (note) For CPICH Ec/No, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: -
For CPICH Ec/No, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[4,4,4,4,4,4]dB
For CPICH RSCP, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: -
For CPICH RSCP, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[4,4,4,4,4,4]dB
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the hysteresis used when judging whether to trigger the event.
This parameter avoids the trigger status change due to very small change. Different
events are configured separately and the events can be configured with different values.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Time To Trigger(ms)
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the time difference between the time that the event generation
is detected and the time that the event is reported. The event is triggered and the
measurement report is reported only when the event generation is detected and still
meets the requirements of event triggering after Time to trigger.
The larger the value is, the stricter the judgment is for the event to be triggered. The
parameter should be set according to the actual requirements.
12.2.2.22 Absolute Threshold of the Quality of the Non-used Frequency for 2B/2C/2E
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Absolute Threshold of the Quality of the Non-used Frequency
for 2B/2C/2E
Abbreviated name ThreshNoUsedFreq[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the absolute threshold that is
required to be configured for event 2a/2b/2c/2e (used when
judging the quality of the noT used frequency).
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the absolute threshold that should be configured for event
2b/2c/2e (used when judging the quality of the non-used frequency).
In the case of event 2b, the less the threshold configured, the more difficult the event 2B
been triggered.
In the case of event 2c, the larger the threshold configured, the more difficult the event
2c been triggered.
In the case of event 2E, the larger the threshold configured, the easier the event 2E
been triggered.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Weight of the Non-used Frequency for 2A/2B/2C/2E
Abbreviated name WNoUsed[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter is used when judging the quality of the cells of
not used frequencies. This parameter indicates the weight of
the best cell in the quality judgment (only for event
2a/2b/2c/2e).
MAX_INTEREAS_EVENT is the maximum number of inter-
frequecy measument event which is 6.
Range and Step [0.0, 2.0] step 0.1
Unit N/A
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Default Value (note) For CPICH Ec/No, UE periodic measurement report parameter:
-
For CPICH Ec/No, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[0. 0, 0. 0, 0. 0,0. 0,0. 0,0. 0]
For CPICH RSCP, UE periodic measurement report parameter:
-
For CPICH RSCP, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[0. 0, 0. 0, 0. 0,0. 0,0. 0,0. 0]
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter is used for quality judgment of the currently non-used frequency. It
indicates the weight of the best RNC in the quality judgment (only for event 2a/2b/2c/2e)
and is related to the measurement quantity and the event type.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Reporting Interval in Period Report Criteria(ms)
Abbreviated name PrdRptInterval
Description This parameter indicates the interval of periodical reporting
when such reporting is triggered periodically. For periodic
report, UE report measurement result according to this
parameter indicated periodic.
Range and Step (250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000,
16000, 20000, 24000, 28000, 32000, 64000)ms
Unit Ms
Default Value (note) For CPICH Ec/No, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: 1s
For CPICH Ec/No, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
-
For CPICH RSCP, UE periodic measurement report parameter:
500ms
For CPICH RSCP, UE inter frequency event report parameter: -
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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This parameter indicates the interval of periodical reporting specified in the periodical
reporting criteria. In the case of the periodical report, the UE reports the inter-frequency
measurement results in the period indicated by the parameter.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Share Cover Indication
Abbreviated name ShareCover
Description This parameter describes the neighboring relationship of the
serving cell and neighboring cell.
Range and Step 0: Neighbor
1: Overlap
2: Covers
3: Contained in
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Neighbor
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter describes the neighboring relationship of the current cell and the
neighboring cell. The relationship between the neighbouring cell and the current cell
may be Neighbor, Overlap, Covers, or Contained in.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name DPCH Maximum DL Power
Abbreviated name MaxDlDpchPwr
Description This parameter indicates the maximum downlink DPCH
transmission power. When performing the downlink inner loop
power control, the new transmission power must be smaller than
or equal to the configured DPCH Maximum DL Power. If the newly
computed transmission power is larger than the configured DPCH
Maximum DL Power, make it equal to the configured DPCH
Maximum DL Power.
Range and Step (-35..15 ) dB step 0.1 dB
Unit dB
Default Value
(note) Conversational DL 3.4k Signaling(AM)::0 dB
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• Parameter Configuration
When the downlink inner loop power control is performed, the new transmit power must
be smaller than or equal to the configured DPCH Maximum DL Power.
If the DL Tx Power Switch for Handover (DlPwrHoSwch) is open, the RNC judges the
downlink code power (DTCP) in the dedicated measurement report of the NodeB. That
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is, when the DTCP arrives at a certain threshold, the inter-frequency handover is
triggered.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-frequency Measurement Configuration Index Related to
Traffic Category
Abbreviated name TrfCatInterMIdx
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the inter-
frequency measurement parameters based on traffic type.
There are several different sets of measurement values
according to different traffic types.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-frequency Measurement Configuration Index Related to
Traffic Category
Abbreviated name TrfCatInterMIdx
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the inter-
frequency measurement parameters based on traffic type.
There are several different sets of measurement values
according to different traffic types.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1
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• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-frequency Measurement Configuration Index
Abbreviated name InterMeasCfgNo
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the inter-
frequency measurement parameters, which is used to index
different parameter configuration sets for inter-frequency
measurement. There are several different sets of
measurement values for the same set of parameters according
to specific measurement purpose, measurement quantity and
so on.
Range and Step 0..65535
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) There are 4 sets of measurement parameter are configured for
different measurement purpose, theDefault Values of intra-
frequency measurement configuration index are 0, 3, 4, 7
respectively:
0: UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
3: UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
Ec/No
4: UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP
7: UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
RSCP
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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Parameter name Inter-frequency Event Identity
Abbreviated name MeaEvtId[MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the event triggered by the inter-
frequency measurement, which is related to the measurement
quantity.
MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number
of inter-frequency measurement event, which is 6.
Range and Step [2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) For CPICH Ec/No, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: -
For CPICH Ec/No, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f]
For CPICH RSCP, UE periodic measurement report
parameter: -
For CPICH RSCP, UE inter frequency event report parameter:
[2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f]
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the identify of the event triggered by the inter-frequency
measurement (2a~2f).
12.2.2.31 Service and Bearer Type Used for Differentiating Handover Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Service and Bearer Type Used for Differentiating Handover
Configuration
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• Parameter Configuration
All the services are classified into eight categories according to the real-time attribute of
services, channel type, and service quantity. This parameter indicates the service and
bearer type. The handover parameters can be configured flexibly for different scenarios
and the parameters may have different handover trigger thresholds and hysteresis.
The value 0xff (Not Related to Service Type) is exclusively used in the measurement of
the detected set.
Default Value 2
Default Value 3
Default Value 4
Default Value 5
Default Value 6
Default Value 7
Default Value 8
Default Value 9
Field Name
TrfCatInterMId 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
x
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TrfCategory 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0xff
PrdMeasEcNo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EvtMeasEcNo 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PrdMeasRSCP 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
EvtMeasRSCP 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the index of the inter-frequency measurement configuration for
event reporting judgment by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE Inter-frequency Event Measurement Configuration Index
for CPICH RSCP
Abbreviated name EvtMeasRSCP
Description This parameter indicates the Inter-frequency report
configuration index for CPICH RSCP, used for indexing the
configuration of the set of inter-frequency measurement
parameters for event reporting when measurement quantity is
CPICH RSCP.
Range and Step [0,65535]
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Unit N/A
Default Value (note) See Table 4
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the index of the inter-frequency measurement configuration for
periodic reporting by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
12.2.2.35 Period Report Configuration Index for CPICH RSCP
• Parameter Description
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This parameter indicates the index of the inter-frequency measurement configuration for
periodic reporting by the UE when the measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Function of Configuration Parameters
Abbreviated name InterMeasCfgNote
Description This parameter indicates the purpose and functions of the set
of inter-frequency measurement configuration parameters.
Range and Step 0: UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
3: UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
Ec/No
4: UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP
7: UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) There are 4 sets of measurement parameter are configured
for different measurement purpose, theDefault Values of intra-
frequency measurement configuration index are 0, 3, 4, 7
respectively.
0: UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No
3: UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
Ec/No
4: UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP
7: UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
RSCP
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the purpose and functions of the set of inter-frequency
measurement configuration parameters.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement Report Transfer Mode
Abbreviated name MeasRptTrMod
Description This parameter indicates the RLC mode of the inter-frequency
measurement report. If the value is AM RLC, RNC can request
UE for retransmission after receiving the error SDU label (not
continuous). If the value is UM RLC, the retransmission is not
required. Usually, report the results of the important
measurements in AM mode and those less important in UM
mode (to reduce the traffic of the measurement report and
increase the system capacity).
Range and Step 0: Acknowledged mode RLC
1: Unacknowledged mode RLC
Unit N/A
Default Value UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: Acknowledged
(note) Mode RLC
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
Acknowledged Mode RLC
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: Acknowledged
Mode RLC
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
Acknowledged Mode RLC
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the transfer mode of the measurement quantity: acknowledge
mode or unacknowledged mode.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRA Carrier RSSI
Abbreviated name UTRACarrierRSSI
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of the UTRA
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• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Carrier Frequency Quality Estimation Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name FreqQualEst
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of carrier quality
estimation value is requested. This parameter is valid to the
cells no matter of currently used frequency or of non-used
frequencies.
Range and Step 0: Not Report (False)
1: Report (True)
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: False
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
False
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: False
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
False
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to report the carrier frequency quality estimation value.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Cell Synchronization Information Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name CellSynRptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of the
synchronization information of the neighboring cells is
requested or not. This parameter is only valid to the cells of
non-used frequencies.
Range and Step 0: Not Report (False)
1: Report (True)
Unit N/A
Default Value UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: False
(note) UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
False
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: False
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
False
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to report the cell synchronization information in the
inter-frequency measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Cell ID Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name CIdRptInd
Description This parameter indicates the inter-frequency cell identity when
reporting the measurement results. This parameter is only valid
to the cells of non-used frequencies.
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• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to report the cell identity in the inter-frequency
measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name CPICH Ec/No Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name EcN0RptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of the CPICH
Ec/No is requested or not. This parameter is only valid to the
cells of non-used frequencies.
Range and Step 0: Not Report (False)
1: Report (True)
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: True
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
Ec/No: True
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: True
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH
RSCP: True
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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This parameter indicates whether the UE should report the measurement results whose
measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name CPICH RSCP Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name RscpRptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of the CPICH
RSCP is requested or not. This parameter is only valid to the
cells of non-used frequencies.
Range and Step 0: Not Report (False)
1: Report (True)
Unit N/A
Default Value UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: True
(note) UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
True
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: True
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
True
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether the UE should report the measurement results whose
measurement quantity is CPICH RSCP.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Pathloss reporting indicator
Abbreviated name PathlossRptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of the CPICH
Ec/No is requested or not. This parameter is only valid to the
cells of non-used frequencies.
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• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether the UE should report the measurement results whose
measurement quantity is pathloss.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Report Criteria
Abbreviated name RptCrt
Description This parameter indicates the report criteria of the inter-
frequency measurement.
When a different report criteria is selected, parameters for this
measurement purpose is configured differently.
When ‘Periodical Reporting Criteria ‘ is selected, two sets of the
measurement parameters are required to be configured. One
set of the periodical parameters are configured to UE and the
other set of inter-frequency event parameters are configured to
SRNC for event judgment. Having received the periodical
measurement reports from UE, SRNC judges which event is
triggered according to the event criteria parameters and then
decides whether to perform the inter-frequency handover
according to the event.
When ‘Intra-frequency Event Reporting Criteria ‘ is selected, a
set of parameters of the corresponding intra-frequency
measurement configuration ID are configured to UE.
When the value is ‘Inter-frequency Event Reporting Criteria ‘,
the set of parameters of the corresponding inter-frequency
measurement configuration ID are configured to UE.
Range and Step 1: Intra-frequency Event Reporting Criteria
2: Inter-frequency Event Reporting Criteria
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• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement quantity
Abbreviated name MeasQuantity
Description This parameter indicates the measurement quantity of the
intra-frequency measurement that UE performs.
Range and Step 0: CPICH Ec/No
1: CPICH RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: CPICH Ec/No
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: CPICH Ec/No
Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP : CPICH RSCP
UE Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: CPICH RSCP
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
CPICH Ec/No
Detected Set Measurement Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
CPICH RSCP
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Event Number of Inter-frequency Measurement
Abbreviated name MeasEvtNum
Description This parameter indicates number of event to be configured in
intra frequency measurement configuration code for certain
function. It defines event quantity is related to the function or
soft handover judgment.
Range and Step [1,MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT]
in which,MAX_INTER_MEAS_EVENT =6.
Unit N/A
Default Value For CPICH Ec/No, UE periodic measurement report parameter:
(note) -
For CPICH Ec/No, UE inter frequency event report parameter: 6
For CPICH RSCP, UE periodic measurement report parameter:
-
For CPICH RSCP, UE inter frequency event report parameter: 6
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the number of events that should be configured for the index of
the inter-frequency measurement configuration for a certain purpose.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE State Indicator Used for UTRAN Neighboring Cell
Configuration
Abbreviated name StateMode
Description This parameter indicates the status of the neighboring cell.
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When SIB11 is to be sent, the cells that support idle mode are
selected from the neighboring cells list and are filled in SIB11;
When SIB12 is to be sent, the cells that support idle mode are
selected from the neighboring cells list and are filled in SIB12;
When the measurement control message is to be sent, the
cells that support DCH status are selected from the
neighboring cells list and are filled in the measurement control
message.
Range and Step 0: Idle State Only
1: Cell_DCH State Only
2: Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
3: Idle State + Cell_DCH State
4: Idle State + Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
5: Cell_DCH State + Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
6: Idle State + Cell_DCH State+ Connected State, Non-
Cell_DCH
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 6: Idle State + Cell_DCH State+ Connected State, Non-
Cell_DCH
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the UE status applied to the neighboring cell. When the
neighbouring cell is configured by status, the neighbouring cells list used for reselection
in nondedicated mode and the neighbouring cells list for handover in dedicated mode
are differentiated as follows:
When SIB11 is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that supports the idle state or the
connected (Non-Cell_DCH) state from the neighboring cells list and fills in SIB11.
When SIB12 is to be sent, the cells that support the connected (Non-Cell_DCH) state
are selected from the neighboring cells list and are filled in SIB12;
When the measurement control message is to be sent, the cells that support the
Cell_DCH state are selected from the neighboring cells list.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Read SFN Indicator
Abbreviated name ReadSFNInd
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Description This parameter indicates whether to read the SFN of the target
cell.
Range and Step 0: False
1: True
Unit N/A
Default Value
1: True
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to read the SFN of the neighbouring cell.
Generally, the parameter is set to True for intra-frequency neighbouring cells and False
for inter-frequency neighbouring cells.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-frequency Handover Method
Abbreviated name InterHoMth
Description This paramerer indicates the inter handover method is
periodical method or event method.
Range and Step 0: Periodical method
1: Event method
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: Event method
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRAN Measurement Quantity for Inter-frequency and Inter-
RAT measurements
Abbreviated name NonIntraMeasQuan
Description This parameter indicates UTRAN measurement quantity for
inter-frequency and inter-RAT measurements.
Range and Step 0: Ec/No
1: RSCP
2: Ec/No and RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: RSCP
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the UTRAN measurement quantity (Ec/No or RSCP) for the
inter-frequency and inter-RAT measurements. The measurement quantity RSCP is
recommended.
12.2.2.52 Primary CPICH Power Configuration Tag
• Parameter Description
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PCPICH transmission power is valid when this parameter is set “True”. Otherwise,
PCPICH transmission power is invalid.
12.3.2.1 Trelocprep
• Parameter Description
Parameter name SRNC Wait Time for Relocation Preparation (100ms)
Abbreviated name Trelocprep
Specifies the maximum time for Relocation Preparation
procedure in the source RNC.
When the source RNC sends the RELOCATION REQUIRED
message, it shall start the timer Trelocprep.
Upon reception of the RELOCATION COMMAND message the
source RNC shall stop the timer Trelocprep, and terminate the
Description Relocation Preparation procedure.
If there is no response from the CN to the RELOCATION
REQUIRED message before timer Trelocprep expires in the
source RNC, the source RNC shall cancel the Relocation
Preparation procedure by initiating the Relocation Cancel
procedure with the appropriate value for the Cause IE, e. g.
"Trelocprep expiry".
Range and Step [1, 300]
Unit 100ms
Default Value 50
(note)
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This parameter specifies the maximum time for Relocation Preparation procedure in the
source RNC after the SRNC successfully sends the RELOCATION REQUIRED
message to the CN. If the SRNC fails to receive the RELOCATION COMMAND
message within the time specified by the parameter, the timer is judged as expiry and
the relocation is canceled.
12.3.2.2 Trelocoverall
• Parameter Description
Parameter name SRNC Overall Protective Time for Relocation (100ms)
Abbreviated name Trelocoverall
Specifies the maximum time for the protection of overall
Relocation procedure in the source RNC.
Upon reception of the RELOCATION COMMAND message the
source RNC shall stop the timer Trelocprep, start the timer
Trelocoverall and terminate the Relocation Preparation
Description
procedure.
If the Iu Release procedure is not initiated towards the source
RNC from the CN before the expiry of timer Trelocoverall, the
source RNC should initiate the Iu Release Request procedure
towards the CN with a cause value "Trelocoverall expiry".
Range and Step [1, 300] step: 1
Unit 100ms
Default Value 50
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter specifies the maximum time for the initiation of the Iu release by the CN
after the SRNC receives the RELOCATION COMMAND message. If the CN fails to
initate the Iu release within the time specified by the parameter, the timer is judged as
expiry and the SRNC initiates the Iu release instead.
12.3.2.3 RtReDelayTimer
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Timer of Relocation Delay for RT Service
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter is applicable to realtime services. It indicates the delay of initiating the
relocation procedure after the link at the S side is deleted.
12.3.2.4 NrtReDelayTimer
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Timer of Relocation Delay for NRT Service
Abbreviated name NrtReDelayTimer
This parameter indicates the timer length of relocation delay for
Description
nonrealtime service.
0. 65535, where 0 meas no delay.
Range and Step
Unit: 100ms
Unit Ms
Default Value (note) 0
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement Priority of Neighboring GSM Cell
Abbreviated name MeasPrio
Description This parameter indicates the measurement priority of the
neighboring cell. The highest priority is 0, the lowest priority is
2.
Range and Step [0, 2]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the measurement priority of the neighboring cell. 0 presents
the highest priority and 2 presents the lowest priority. This parameter should be
configured by the network planning engineer according to the actual conditions of the
current network, including the quality and geographic position of the inter-RAT
neighbouring cell.
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Parameter name Inter-Rat Handover Tactic
Abbreviated name RatHoTactic
Description This parameter indicates the inter-RAT handover tactic.
Range and Step 0: Algorithm Deciding
1: 3A Event Trigger
2: 3C Event Trigger
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: 3A Event Trigger
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the measurement event type (3A or 3C) that is used to trigger
the inter-RAT handover.
Event 3C can be triggered when the quality of the inter-RAT carrier frequency signal is
higher than a certain value. In contrast, the trigger of event 3A requires an additional
condition, that is, the quality of the carrier frequency signal of the current RAT must be
less than a certain value. Hence, the inter-RAT handover can be triggered more easily
when the parameter is set to 3C Event Trigger.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UL BLER Switch for Handover
Abbreviated name UlBlerHoSwch
Description This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink
transmit power. When the switch is on, if uplink BLER quality
arrives at the threshold configured by OMCR, RNC will initiate
compressed mode and inter-frequency measurement.
Range and Step 0: Closed
1: Open
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Closed
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This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink BLER. When the switch
is on, the RNC will initiate compressed mode and inter-RAT measurement if the uplink
BLER quality arrives at the threshold.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name DL Tx Power Switch for Handover
Abbreviated name DlPwrHoSwch
Description This parameter indicates the handover switch based on
downlink transmit power. When the switch is on, if downlink
transmit power arrives at the threshold configured by OMCR,
RNC will initiate compressed mode and inter-frequency
measurement.
Range and Step 0: Closed
1: Open
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Closed
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the handover switch based on downlink transmit power. When
the switch is on, the RNC will initiate compressed mode and inter-RAT measurement if
the downlink transmit power arrives at the threshold.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE Tx Power Switch for Handover
Abbreviated name UlPwrHoSwch
Description This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink
transmit power. When the switch is on, if uplink transmit power
arrives at the threshold configured by OMCR, RNC will initiate
compressed mode and inter-frequency or inter-RAT
measurement.
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the handover switch based on uplink transmit power. When the
switch is on, the RNC will initiate compressed mode and inter-RAT measurement if the
uplink transmit power arrives at the threshold.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Absolute Threshold of the Quality of UTRAN Cell for 3A
Abbreviated name Thresh[MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the absolute threshold of the UTRAN
cell quality that UE uses to judge event 3a. The range and Unit
of the parameter relate to the measurement quantity of UTRAN
system.
MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT is the maximum number of inter-RAT
measurement events which takes the value of 4.
Range and Step CPICH RSCP:[-115, -25] dBm step 1dBm
CPICH Ec/No: [-24, 0] dB step 1dB
Unit dBm/ dB
Default Value For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter: -
(note) For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter: [-6, -
24,-24,-24]
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter: -
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter: [-95,
-115,-115,-115]
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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This parameter indicates the absolute threshold of the UTRAN cell quality that is used
by UE to judge event 3a. The range and unit of the parameter are related to the
measurement quantity of the cells of the UTRAN system.
The smaller the value configured, the more difficult the event 3a been reported.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Weight of the UTRAN System for 3A
Abbreviated name W[MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter is used when judging the quality of the UTRAN
system in inter-RAT measurement, which indicates the weight of
the best cell in the quality judgment (only for event 3a).
MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT is the maximum number of inter-RAT
measurement events which takes the value of 4.
Range and Step [0.0, 2.0] step 0.1
Unit N/A
Default Value For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter: -
(note) For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter: [0, -,
-, -]
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter: -
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter: [0, -,
-, -]
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the weight of the best cell in the quality judgment of event 3a. It
is used in judging the quality of the UTRAN system in inter-RAT measurement.
See the description of the formula in Section 7.1 for the effect of this parameter on the
inter-RAT measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Absolute Threshold of the Quality of Other RAT for 3A/3B/3C
Abbreviated name ThreshSys[MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the absolute threshold used when
judging the quality of other RAT configured for event 3a/3b/3c.
The value range and Unit of this parameter are related to the
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This parameter indicates the absolute threshold used when judging the quality of other
RAT configured for event 3a/3b/3c. The value range and unit of this parameter are
related to the measurement quantity of the cells of other systems. At present, the
measurement quantity can only be GSM Carrier RSSI of the GSM system, which
corresponds to the CPICH RSCP of the UMTS system. Hence, the value range and unit
of this parameter correspond to CPICH RSCP.
The larger the value configured, the more difficult event 3a/3b/3c be reported.
12.4.2.9 Hysteresis(Rat)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Hystersis(dB)
Abbreviated name Hysteresis[MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the hysteresis used when judging
whether to trigger the event. This parameter makes it different
between the status to trigger an event and the status to leave
the event, so as to avoid the trigger status change due to very
small change.
The larger the value is, the larger the difference between the
status to trigger the event and the status to leave the event will
be.
This parameter is related to the measurement quantity and the
event type.
Different events are configured separately and can be
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This parameter indicates the hysteresis used when judging whether the event meets the
conditions of been triggered.
This parameter is related to the measurement quantity and the event type. If a small
hysteresis is configured, the corresponding event will be reported in a high probability;
and vice versa.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Time To Trigger(ms)
Abbreviated name TrigTime[MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the time difference between having
detected the event generation and reporting the event. Only
when the event generation is detected and still meets all
requirements of event triggering after Time to trigger, the event
can be triggered and reported. The larger the value is, the
stricter the judgment is for the event to be triggered. The
parameter should be set according to the actual requirements.
Sometimes, if it is set too large, the quality of calls may
decrease.
MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT is the maximum number of inter-RAT
measurement events which takes the value of 4.
Range and Step (0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640,
1280, 2560, 5000)ms
Unit Ms
Default Value For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter: -
(note) For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter:
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[100,100,100,100]ms
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter: -
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter:
[100,100,100,100]ms
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the time difference between the time that the event generation
is detected and the time that the event is reported. The event can be triggered and
reported only when the event is detected and still meets all requirements of event
triggering after Time to trigger.
The larger the value is, the stricter the judgment is for the event to be triggered. The
parameter should be configured according to the actual requirements.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration Index Related to Traffic
Category
Abbreviated name TrfCatRatMIdx
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the inter-
RAT measurement parameters based on traffic type. There are
several different sets of measurement values according to
different traffic types.
Range and Step [0, 65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value 1
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the index of the inter-RAT measurement configuration based
on traffic type. Each traffic type corresponds to a unique inter-RAT measurement
configuration index. If multiple sets of handover parameters are configured, each cell
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should use a different index. Hence, the inter-RAT handover parameters may be
different from each other.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration Index Related to Traffic
Category
Abbreviated name TrfCatRatMIdx
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the inter-
RAT measurement parameters based on traffic type. There are
several different sets of measurement values according to
different traffic types.
Range and Step [0, 65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value 1
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the index of the inter-RAT measurement configuration based
on traffic type. Each traffic type corresponds to a unique inter-RAT measurement
configuration index. If multiple sets of handover parameters are configured, each cell
should use a different index. Hence, the inter-RAT handover parameters may be
different from each other.
12.4.2.13 Service and Bearer Type Used for Differentiating Handover Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Service and Bearer Type Used for Differentiating Handover
Configuration
Abbreviated name TrfCategory
Description This parameter differentiates different sets of handover
parameter according to different service and bearer type. For
different services, there are different parameters such as
handover trigger threshold, hysteresis, etc. Altogether there are
8 sets of configuration for different scenario based on service
type, transport channel type, service quantity, etc.
Range and Step 0:Single RT RAB Including Voice on DL DCH/UL DCH
1:Single RT RAB Excluding Voice on DL DCH/UL DCH
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All the services are classified into eight categories according to the real-time attribute of
the services, channel type, and service quantity. This parameter indicates the service
and bearer type. The handover parameters can be configured flexibly for different
scenarios and the parameters may have different handover trigger thresholds and
hysteresis.
The value 0xff (Not Related to Service Type) is exclusively used in the measurement of
the detected set.
Default Value 2
Default Value 3
Default Value 4
Default Value 5
Default Value 6
Default Value 7
Default Value 8
Default Value 9
Field Name
TrfCatRatMIdx 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
TrfCategory 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0xff
PrdMeasEcNo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EvtMeasEcNo 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PrdMeasRSC 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
P
EvtMeasRSCP 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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12.4.2.14 UE Event Report Configuration Index for Own System CPICH RSCP
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE Inter-frequency Event Measurement Configuration Index for
CPICH RSCP
Abbreviated name EvtMeasRSCP
Description This parameter indicates the Inter-frequency report configuration
index for CPICH RSCP, used for indexing the configuration of
the set of inter-frequency measurement parameters for event
reporting when measurement quantity is CPICH RSCP.
Range and Step [0,65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value
See Table 5
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the index of the inter-RAT measurement configuration for
event reporting judgment by the UE when the UMTS measurement quantity is CPICH
RSCP.
12.4.2.15 UE Event Report Configuration Index for Own System CPICH Ec/No
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UE Event Report Configuration Index for Own System CPICH
Ec/No
Abbreviated EvtMeasEcNo
name
Description This parameter is the UE event report configuration index for
CPICH Ec/No, used for indexing the configuration of the set of
inter-RAT measurement parameters for event reporting decided by
UE when measurement quantity is CPICH Ec/No.
Range and Step [0,65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value
See Table 5
(note)
• OMC Path
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This parameter indicates the index of the inter-RAT measurement configuration for
event reporting judgment by the UE when the UMTS measurement quantity is CPICH
Ec/No
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-RAT Measurement Configuration Index
Abbreviated name InterRatCfgNo
Description This parameter indicates the configuration index of the inter-RAT
measurement parameters, which is used to index different
parameter configuration sets for inter-RAT measurement. There
are several different sets of measurement values for the same
set of parameters according to specific measurement purpose,
measurement quantity and so on.
Range and Step [0,65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value 0: Period Report Parameters for Own System CPICH Ec/No
(note) 2: UE Event Report Parameters for Own System CPICH Ec/No
3: Period Report Parameters for Own System CPICH RSCP
5: UE Event Report Parameters for Own System CPICH RSCP
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the purpose and functions of the set of inter-RAT
measurement configuration parameters.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Measurement Report Transfer Mode
Abbreviated name MeasRptTrMod
Description This parameter indicates the RLC mode of the inter-frequency
measurement report. If the value is AM RLC, RNC can request
UE for retransmission after receiving the error SDU label (not
continuous). If the value is UM RLC, the retransmission is not
required. Usually, report the results of the important
measurements in AM mode and those less important in UM
mode (to reduce the traffic of the measurement report and
increase the system capacity).
Range and Step 0: Acknowledged Mode RLC
1: Unacknowledged Mode RLC
Unit N/A
Default Value UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No: Acknowledged
(note) Mode RLC
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH Ec/No:
Acknowledged Mode RLC
UE Period Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP: Acknowledged
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Mode RLC
UE Inter-frequency Event Report Parameters for CPICH RSCP:
Acknowledged Mode RLC
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the transfer mode of the measurement quantity: acknowledge
mode or unacknowledged mode.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRAN Filter Coefficient(Rat)
Abbreviated name FilterCoeff(Rat)
Description This parameter indicates the filtering factor that UE performs
the L3 filtering on the measurement results of the inter-RAT
measurement.
UE executes inter-RAT measurement on L1 in the fixed cycle
(measure several points in one measurement cycle and L1
filters the measurement results. This method can be decided by
UE freely). Then L1 reports to L3 at intervals and L3 filters the
latest measurement results and the measurement results
saved previously. The filtering shall be performed according to
the following formula described in 3GPP TS25. 331:
F = (1 − a ) ⋅ F + a ⋅ M , a = 1/2(k/2) .
n n −1 n
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This parameter indicates the filtering factor that UE performs the L3 filtering on the
UTRAN measurement results of the inter-RAT measurement. The smaller the filtering
factor, the larger the effect of the measurement on the final result.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRAN Measurement quantity
Abbreviated name OwnMeasQuantity
Description This parameter indicates the measurement quantity of the inter-
RAT measurement that UE performs.
Range and Step 0: CPICH Ec/No
1: CPICH RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter:
CPICH Ec/No
For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter:
CPICH Ec/No
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter:
CPICH RSCP
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter:
CPICH RSCP
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the measurement quantity of the inter-RAT measurement that
UE performs. After a new inter-RAT measurement configuration index is added, the
measurement quantity is fixed when the function of the set of the inter-RAT
measurement parameters is selected. For example, when the parameter
InterRatCfgNote is set to UE Event Report Parameters for Own System CPICH
RSCP, the value of UTRAN MeasQuantity is automatically set to the corresponding
CPICH RSCP.
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Parameter name GSM Filter Coefficient(Rat)
Abbreviated name GsmFilterCoeff
Description UE executes inter-RAT measurement on L1 in the fixed cycle
(measure several points in one measurement cycle and L1
filters the measurement results. This method can be decided by
UE freely). Then L1 reports to L3 at intervals and L3 filters the
latest measurement results and the measurement results
saved previously. The filtering shall be performed according to
the following formula described in 3GPP TS25. 331:
F = (1 − a ) ⋅ F + a ⋅ M , a = 1/2(k/2) .
n n −1 n
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the filtering factor that UE performs the L3 filtering on the GSM
measurement results of the inter-RAT measurement. The smaller the filtering factor, the
larger the effect of the measurement on the final result.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name GSM BSIC Verification Required Indicatior
Abbreviated name BSICVeriReq
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to confirm the base station identification code (BSIC)
of GSM cells when performing the inter-RAT measurement.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRAN Quality Estimation Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name UtranEstQual
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of the estimation
quality of UTRAN system is requested or not.
Range and Step 0: Not Report (False)
1: Report (True)
Unit N/A
Default Value For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter: Not
(note) Report
For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter: Not
Report
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to report the quality estimation value of the UTRAN
system.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name GSM Carrier RSSI Reporting Indicator
Abbreviated name GsmCarrRSSIInd
Description This parameter indicates whether the report of RSSI of the
GSM cells is requested or not. Since the measurement quantity
of the GSM cell is only GSM Carrier RSSI, in inter-RAT
measurement Event Reporting Criteria, there is no need to
report this parameter when measuring the GSM cell and
performing the Inter-RAT handover. In the periodical reporting
criteria, GSM carrier RSSI report is required.
Range and Step 0: Not Report (False)
1: Report (True)
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter:
Report
For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter:
Report
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter:
Report
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter:
Report
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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This parameter indicates whether to report the received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
of GSM cells.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Report Criteria
Abbreviated name RptCrt
Description This parameter indicates the report rules of the inter-RAT
measurement. When the value is Periodical Reporting Criteria,
two sets of the measurement parameters are required to be
configured. One set of the periodical parameters are configured
to UE and the other set of event parameters are configured to
SRNC for event judgment. When receiving the periodical
measurement reports from UE, SRNC judges which event is
triggered according to the event criteria parameters, and then
decides whether to perform the software handover according to
the triggered event. When the value is Event Reporting Criteria,
only one set of the measurement parameters is required to be
configured to UE. SRNC decides whether to perform the inter-
RAT handover according to the measurement results reported
by UE.
Range and Step 1: Event Report (Inter-RAT Event Reporting Criteria)
2: Periodic Report (Periodical Reporting Criteria)
Unit N/A
Default Value For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter:
(note) Periodic Report
For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter:
Event Report
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter:
Periodic Report
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter:
Event Reporting
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the criteria of reporting the inter-RAT measurement, including
the Event Reporting and Periodical Reporting.
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the number of events that should be configured for the inter-
RAT measurement configuration index for a certain purpose.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Inter-RAT Event Identity
Abbreviated name EventId [MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT]
Description This parameter indicates the event triggered by the inter-RAT
measurement, which is related to the measurement quantity.
MAX_RAT_MEAS_EVENT indicates the maximum number of
inter-RAT measurement event, which is 4.
Range and Step [3a,3b,3c,3d]
Unit N/A
Default Value For own system CPICH Ec/No, periodic report parameter: -
(note) For own system CPICH Ec/No, UE event report parameter:
[3a,3b,3c,3d]
For own system CPICH RSCP, periodic report parameter: -
For own system CPICH RSCP, UE event report parameter:
[3a,3b,3c,3d]
• OMC Path
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the identity of the event triggered by the inter-RAT
measurement (3a~3d).
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Cell individual offset(gsmRelation)
Abbreviated name CellIndivOffset(gsmRelation)
Description An offset is allocated for each cell being monitored. The offset
can be positive or negative. Before the UE judges whether an
event occurs, adds the offset to the measurement result. If the
PCPICH uses a positive offset, the UE sends the measurement
report just like PCPICH is x dB better than the actual case. Or,
if the PCPICH uses a negative offset, the PCPICH report is
limited. When the cell individual offset is used, the
corresponding cell is possibly (at least temporarily) the target
cell of the handover or removed from the active set.
Range and Step OMCR: [-10, 10]dB step 0. 5
RNC: D= (P+10) *2, [0, 40]
Unit dB
Default Value (note) 0dB
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the individual offset of GSM cells. When the value is positive, a
positive value is added to the measurement result to be judged. If the value is negative,
a negative value is added to the measurement result to be judged. See the introduction
to inter-RAT measurement in section 7.1.1 for the effect of this parameter on the
measurement report.
Through the configuration of the individual offset of a single cell, the trigger difficulty of
the cell can be adjusted to meet the actual requirements of network planning, thus
avoiding the need to modify the global handover parameters.
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Parameter name UE State Indicator Used for GSM Neighboring Cell Configuration
Abbreviated name GsmStateMode
Description This parameter indicates the status of the GSM neighboring cell.
When SIB11 is to be sent, the cells that support idle mode are
selected from the neighboring cells list and are filled in SIB11;
When SIB12 is to be sent, the cells that support idle mode are
selected from the neighboring cells list and are filled in SIB12;
When the measurement control message is to be sent, the cells
that support DCH status are selected from the neighboring cells
list and are filled in the measurement control message.
Range and Step 0: Idle State Only
1: Cell_DCH State Only
2: Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
3: Idle State + Cell_DCH State
4: Idle State + Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
5: Cell_DCH State + Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
6: Idle State + Cell_DCH State+ Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
Unit N/A
Default Value
6: Idle State + Cell_DCH State+ Connected State, Non-Cell_DCH
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the UE status applied to the GSM neighboring cell. When the
neighbouring cell is configured by status, the neighbouring cells list used for reselection
in nondedicated mode and the neighbouring cells list used for handover in dedicated
mode are differentiated as follows:
When SIB11 is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that supports the idle state or the
connected (Non-Cell_DCH) state from the neighboring cells list and fills in SIB11.
When SIB12 is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that supports the connected (Non-
Cell_DCH) state from the neighboring cells list and fills in SIB12;
When the measurement control message is to be sent, the UE selects the cell that
supports the Cell_DCH state from the neighboring cells list.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Share Cover Indication
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• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the neighboring relationship of the current cell and GSM
neighboring cell, including Neighbor, Overlap, Covers, and Contained in.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name UTRAN Measurement Quantity for Inter-frequency and Inter-
RAT Measurements
Abbreviated name NonIntraMeasQuan
Description This parameter indicates UTRAN measurement quantity for
inter-frequency and inter-RAT measurements.
Range and Step 0: Ec/No
1: RSCP
2: Ec/No and RSCP
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 1: RSCP
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the UTRAN measurement quantity (Ec/No or RSCP) for inter-
frequency and inter-RAT measurements. The measurement quantity RSCP is
recommended.
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This parameter indicates the handover method of Inter-RAT Handover.At present, Inter-
RAT measurement supports only the handover modes reported through events. The
IntRatHoMth parameter is invalid.
12.4.2.33 Period Report Configuration Index for CPICH Ec/No
• Parameter Description
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Only event report can be supported currently. So the following parameters for
periodically report is invalid: PrdMeasEcNo(RAT), PrdMeasRSCP(RAT),
PrdRptAmount(RAT), PrdRptInterval(RAT)
12.4.2.34 Period Report Configuration Index for CPICH RSCP
• Parameter Description
Only event report can be supported currently. So the following parameters for
periodically report is invalid: PrdMeasEcNo(RAT), PrdMeasRSCP(RAT),
PrdRptAmount(RAT), PrdRptInterval(RAT)
12.4.2.35 Amount of Reporting in Period Report Criteria
• Parameter Description
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Only event report can be supported currently. So the following parameters for
periodically report is invalid: PrdMeasEcNo(RAT), PrdMeasRSCP(RAT),
PrdRptAmount(RAT), PrdRptInterval(RAT)
12.4.2.36 Reporting Interval in Period Report Criteria
• Parameter Description
Only event report can be supported currently. So the following parameters for
periodically report is invalid: PrdMeasEcNo(RAT), PrdMeasRSCP(RAT),
PrdRptAmount(RAT), PrdRptInterval(RAT)
12.4.2.37 Use of HCS (gsmRelation)
• Parameter Description
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12.4.2.38 HCS_PRIO(gsmRelation)
• Parameter Description
This parameter indicates the HCS priority level of the neighbouring cell. 7 represents the
highest priority and 0 represents the lowest priority. A cell with a higher priority often
provides a smaller coverage and a cell with a lower priority often offers a larger
coverageIMSI-Based Handover Parameters
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MNC(rncLcSnac) MNC(rncLcSnac)
LAC(rncLcSnac) Location Area Code(rncLcSnac)
SNAC(rncLcSnac) Shared Network Area Code(rncLcSnac)
MCC(utranCell) Mobile Country Code(UtranCell)
MCC(externalUtranCell) Mobile Country Code(ExternalUtranCell)
MCC(gsmRelation) Mobile Country Code of Neighbouring GSM
Cell(gsmRelation)
MNC(utranCell) Mobile Network Code(UtranCell)
MCC(externalUtranCell) Mobile Network Code(ExternalUtranCell)
MCC(gsmRelation) Mobile Network Code of Neighbouring GSM Cell
LAC(utranCell) Location Area Code(UtranCell)
LAC(externalUtranCell) Location Area Code(ExternalUtranCell)
LAC(gsmRelation ) Location Area Code of Neighbouring GSM Cell
12.4.4.1 MCC(rncPnSnac)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name MCC(rncPnSnac)
Abbreviated name MCC
Description This parameter indicates MCC included in IMSI. MCC uniquely
identifies the country that the mobile users (or system) belong
to. MCC is allocated uniformly and internationally.
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value 460
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the mobile country code (MCC) of the IMSI card. See Figure
26 in the text for the use case.
12.4.4.2 MNC(rncPnSnac)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name MNC(rncPnSnac)
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the mobile network code (MNC) of the IMSI card. See Figure
26 in the text for the use case.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Extend Information Digits Num
Abbreviated name ExtInfoDgtNum
Description This parameter indicates the number of the extend information
digits included in MSIN of IMSI. The extend information means
several high-bit digits of MSIN, includes the number of digits and
values of these digits. UEs with same MCC and MNC can be
have different authorization. The digits number of extend
information must be same for each MCC+MNC.
Range and Step 0..10, 0 means no extend information
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the number of extend information digits included in the mobile
station identity number (MSIN) of IMSI. If the parameter is set to n, the first n digits of the
corresponding MSIN are extend information digits. The maximum value of this
parameter is 10.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Extend Information
Abbreviated name ExtInfo[10]
Description This parameter indicates values of the extend information digits
included in MSIN of IMSI. The extend information means
several high-bit digits of MSIN, includes the number of digits
and values of these digits. UEs with same MCC and MNC can
be have different authorization. The digits number of extend
information must be same for each MCC+MNC.
Range and Step [0, 9]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the MSIN of IMSI, namely the last 10 digits of the 15-digit IMSI.
This parameter in combination with the parameter Extend Information Digits Num
specifies an IMSI segment.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name MCC of Shared Network
Abbreviated name SMCC
Description The parameter indicates MCC of network that is shared by UEs
having same MCC+MNC+ Extend Information Digits Num+
Extend Information.
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 460
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
The parameter indicates the MCC of the shared network, namely the MCC of the target
location area code (LAC) that the handover is allowed in.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name MNC of Shared Network
Abbreviated name SMNC
Description The parameter indicates MNC of network that is shared by UEs
having same MCC+MNC+ Extend Information Digits Num+
Extend Information.
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
The parameter indicates the MNC of the shared network, namely the MNC of the target
LAC that the handover is allowed in.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Shared Network Area Code
Abbreviated name SNAC
Description The parameter indicates shared network area code of network
that is shared by UEs having same MCC+MNC+Extend
Information Digits Num+ Extend Information.
Range and Step [0, 65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the shared network area code (SNAC). It is defined by the
customer.
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12.4.4.8 MCC(rncLcSnac)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name MCC(rncLcSnac)
Abbreviated name MCC
Description MCC uniquely identifies the country that the mobile users (or
system) belong to. MCC is allocated uniformly and
internationally.
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 460
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
12.4.4.9 MNC(rncLcSnac)
• Parameter Description
Parameter name MNC(rncLcSnac)
Abbreviated name MNC
Description MNC identifies a specific PLMN inside one country (decided by
MCC).
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value N/A
(note)
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Location Area Code(rncLcSnac)
Abbreviated name LAC
Description This parameter identifies different location area. LAC belongs
to LAI (LAI= MCC+MNC+LAC).
Range and Step [1, 0xfffd], 0xffff
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Shared Network Area Code(rncLcSnac)
Abbreviated name SNAC
Description This parameter indicates the shared network area code that the
location area belongs to. One LAC can belong to at most four
SNAC (shared network area code).
Range and Step [0, 65535]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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Parameter name Mobile Country Code(UtranCell)
Abbreviated name MCC
Description MCC uniquely identifies the country that the mobile users (or
system) belong to. MCC is allocated uniformly and
internationally.
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 460
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Mobile Country Code(ExternalUtranCell)
Abbreviated name MCC
Description MCC uniquely identifies the country that the UE users (or
system) belong to. MCC is allocated uniformly and
internationally.
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 460
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the MCC of UTRAN cells that do not belong to the RNC.
• Parameter Description
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• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Mobile Network Code(UtranCell)
Abbreviated name MNC
Description MNC identifies a specific PLMN inside one country (decided
by MCC).
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default value N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Mobile Network Code(ExternalUtranCell)
Abbreviated name MNC
Description MNC identifies a specific PLMN inside one country (decided by
MCC).
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the MNC of the cells that do not belong to the RNC.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Mobile Network Code(externalGsmCell)
Abbreviated name MNC
Description MNC identifies a specific PLMN inside one country (decided by
MCC).
Range and Step [0, 999]
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) N/A
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Location Area Code(UtranCell)
Abbreviated name LAC
Description This parameter indicates the LAC of the cell. It is used to
determine the location of the MS. The coverage area of each
PLMN is divided into many location areas. LAC is used to identify
different location area. LAC belongs to LAI (LAI = MCC + MNC +
LAC). One location area includes many cells.
Range and Step [1, 0xfffd], 0xffff
Unit N/A
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the shared network area code that the neighboring cell belongs
to. One cell can belong to at most four SNACs (shared network area code).
12.4.4.20 Shared Network Area Code Number(ExternalUtranCell)
• Parameter Description
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This parameter indicates the number of shared network area code that the neighboring
cell belongs to.
This parameter indicates the shared network area code that the neighboring cell belongs
to. One cell can belong to at most four SNACs (shared network area code).
12.4.4.22 Shared Network Area Code Number(externalGsmCell)
• Parameter Description
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This parameter indicates the number of shared network area code that the neighboring
cell belongs to.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name HSPA Support Method
Abbreviated name HspaSptMeth
Description This parameter indicates the supporting type of DCH, HSDPA and
HSUPA of the neighboring cell.
Range and Step 0: Not Support HSUPA and HSDPA
1: Support HSDPA and DCH
3: Support HSUPA , HSDPA and DCH
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 3: Support HSUPA , HSDPA and DCH
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Timer for Event 1D in HSPA or MBMS(s)
Abbreviated name T1d
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• Parameter Configuration
For HSPA, this parameter indicates the minimum interval required for the change of the
HSPA serving cell or the transition between the HS and DCH channels. A large value of
this parameter helps to avoid too frequent HSPA serving cell change and channel
transition.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Neighbouring RNC Feather Switch
Abbreviated name RncFeatSwitch
Description The parameter indicates the feather switch of neighboring RNC.
Range and Step Bit0 = 0/1:Hard-handover With Relocation / Hard-handover
Without Relocation)
Unit Bit1 = 0/1:Not Support HSDPA Iur Interface Process / Support
HSDPA Iur Interface Process
Default Value Bit2 = 0/1:Not Support HSUPA Iur Interface Process / Support
(note) HSUPA Iur Interface Process
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
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The parameter indicates whether the relocation procedure is performed together with
the inter-frequency hard handover between RNSs or whether the Iur interface supports
the HSDPA/UPA feature.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name HSPA Support Method
Abbreviated name HspaSptMeth
Description This parameter indicates the supporting type of DCH, HSDPA
and HSUPA of the neighboring cell.
Range and Step 0: Not Support HSUPA and HSDPA
1: Support HSDPA and DCH
3: Support HSUPA , HSDPA and DCH
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 3: Support HSUPA , HSDPA and DCH
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Maximum Number of Cells in E-DCH Active Set
Abbreviated name MaxNumOfEdchAct
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• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates the maximum number of cells allowed in the E-DCH active set.
The number is configured according to the actual requirements.
• Parameter Description
Parameter name Neighbouring RNC Feather Switch
Abbreviated name RncFeatSwitch
Description The parameter indicates the feather switch of neighboring
RNC.
Range and Step Bit0 = 0/1:Hard-handover With Relocation / Hard-handover
Without Relocation)
Unit Bit1 = 0/1:Not Support HSDPA Iur Interface Process / Support
HSDPA Iur Interface Process
Default Value (note) Bit2 = 0/1:Not Support HSUPA Iur Interface Process / Support
HSUPA Iur Interface Process
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
The parameter indicates whether the relocation procedure is performed together with
the inter-frequency hard handover between RNSs or whether the Iur interface supports
the HSDPA/UPA feature.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Support MBMS Indicator
Abbreviated name MbmsSuptInd
Description This parameter indicates whether MBMS is supported in the
cell.
Range and Step 0: Not Support
1: Support MBMS and not MBMS
2: Only Support MBMS
Unit N/A
Default Value (note) 0: Not Support
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
This parameter indicates whether to support the MBMS. When the parameter is set to 0
(Not Support), the cell does not support the MBMS service.
When the parameter is set to 1 (Support MBMS and not MBMS), the cell supports both
the MBMS service and the mixed R99, R5, and R6 service. In this case, the cell can
either use a separate carrier frequency for establishing the co-coverage relationship or
HSC structure with other cells, or use the same carrier frequency as the neighbouring
cell.
When the parameter is set to 2 (Only Support MBMS), the cell supports only the MBMS
service. In this case, non-S-CCPCHs can neither be allocated separately for users nor
exist as the DCH channel of the concurrent service. The purpose of such a cell is to
share the load of the MBMS service.
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• Parameter Description
Parameter name Timer for Event 1D in HSPA or MBMS(s)
Abbreviated name T1d
Description For HSPA, this parameter indicates the minimum interval
between two HSPA serving cell changes or channel , which
helps to avoid too frequent HSPA serving cell changes and
channel transition.
For MBMS, this parameter indicates the minimum interval
between two best cell changes due to event 1d which helps to
avoid too frequent change between PTP and PTM bearer
types.
Range and Step [0, 65535]s step: 1 s
Unit s
Default Value (note) 4s
• OMC Path
• Parameter Configuration
For HSPA, this parameter indicates the minimum interval required for the change of the
HSPA serving cell or the transition between the HS and DCH channels. A large value of
this parameter helps to avoid too frequent HSPA serving cell change and channel
transition.
For MBMS, this parameter indicates the minimum interval required for changing the best
cell of the MBMS service for two times caused by event 1d. This parameter helps to
avoid too frequent change between the PTP and PTM bearer types.
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Counter No. Description
C301120543
C301120544
C301120545
C301120546 Number of attempted relocation preparation with UE involved for
CS domain, by cause
C301120547
C301120548
C301120549
C301120550
C301120551
C301120552
C301120553
Number of failed relocation preparation with UE involved for CS
C301120554
domain, by cause
C301120555
C301120556
C301120557
C301120558
Number of attempted outgoing relocation with UE involved for CS
C301120559
domain
C301120560 Number of failed outgoing relocation with UE involved for CS
domain, by cause
C301120561
C301120562
C301120563
C301120564
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C301120566
C301120567
C301120587
C301120588
C301120589
C301120590 Number of attempted relocation preparation with UE involved for PS domain,
by cause
C301120591
C301120592
C301120593
C301120594
C301120595
C301120596
C301120597
Number of failed relocation preparation with UE involved for PS domain, by
C301120598 cause
C301120599
C301120600
C301120601
C301120602
C301120603 Number of attempted outgoing relocation with UE involved for PS domain
C301120604
C301120605
C301120606
C301120607 Number of failed outgoing relocation with UE involved for PS domain, by
C301120608 cause
C301120609
C301120610
C301120611
C301120624
C301120625
C301120626
C301120627
C301120628
C301120629 Number of attempted incoming relocation with UE involved for CS domain, by
C301120630 cause
C301120631
C301120632
C301120633
C301120634
C301120635
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C301120648
C301120649
C301120650
Number of attempted incoming relocation with UE involved for PS domain, by
C301120651 cause
C301120652
C301120653
C301120654
C301120655
C301120656
Number of failed incoming relocation with UE involved for PS domain, by
C301120657 cause
C301120658
C301120659
C301120570
C301120571
C301120572
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C301120573
C301120574
C301120575
C301120576
C301120577
C301120578
Number of failed relocation preparation with UE not involved for PS domain,
C301120579
by cause
C301120580
C301120581
C301120582
C301120583
Number of attempted outgoing relocation with UE not involved for PS
C301120584
domain
C301120585 Number of failed outgoing relocation with UE not involved for PS domain, by
C301120586 cause
C301120612
C301120613
C301120614
Number of attempted incoming relocation with UE not involved for CS
C301120615 domain, by cause
C301120616
C301120617
C301120618
C301120619
C301120620
C301120621
C301120622
C301120623
C301120636 Number of attempted incoming relocation with UE not involved for PS
C301120637 domain, by cause
C301120638
C301120639
C301120640
C301120641
C301120642
C301120643
C301120644
Number of failed incoming relocation with UE not involved for PS domain, by
C301120645 cause
C301120646
C301120647
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14 Glossary
B
CS Circuit switched
Ec/No Received energy per chip divided by the power density in the
band
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PS Packet switched
SF Spreading Factor
TG Transmission Gap
UE User equipment
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