1 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr
Introductory Flexi EDGE BTS Training
Company Confidential 2 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Contents of the training Overall training Objectives Introduction to the Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Architecture Modules (units) in detail Typical Configuration examples Software overview features and compatibility Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Manager Summary Company Confidential 3 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Objectives On completion of this course, the students can: Describe the benefits of Flexi EDGE Basestation Name the required and optional modules, and explain their functions Explain the major differences between Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS and Nokia UltraSite BTS Describe some typical configurations of Flexi EDGE Explain the main stages of the commissioning process
Company Confidential 4 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Introduction to the Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Product overview Company Confidential 5 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Introduction to Flexi EDGE BTS On completion of this module the students will be able to: Explain the need for a new platform Describe the concept of Flexi EDGE BTS List the hardware differences between the current Nokia UltraSite BTS and the new Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS
Company Confidential 6 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Why a new platform? 1. FIERCE PRICE COMPETITION, GROSS MARGINS UNDER HUGE PRESSURE Produce a new platform having a clearly lower cost base Substantial UltraSite cost reductions not easy nor cheap to achieve
2. MODERNISATION AND VENDOR EXITS OPEN UP POSSIBILITIES FOR MARKET SHARE EXPANSION Increased market share with a new, differentiated offering Instead of PIUs, design self-supporting (mechanically) compatible with Flexi WCDMA Supports a wider range of site types with reduction of OPEX (when in stacks) and IMPEX (enables new ways to build sites) Despite being a modular BTS, it can also support traditional cabinet-based site designs
Company Confidential 7 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Revolutionary BTS with weather-proof modules Installation in stacks, on walls, poles, in 19racks or cabinets Same modules for indoors and outdoors, macro- and microcellular sites Temperature range -33C +50 C (temporarily +55 C) Site capacity with virtually no limits 1 to 24 TRX in 1-6* sectors under 1 BCF Up to 216 TRX per site 24 TRX in the volume of a traditional BTS cabinet Industry leading radio performance TRX output power 47 dBm, sensitivity 115.5 dBm (with 2-way UL div) Dual TRX module (DTRX) optimal for both capacity and coverage modes In Capacity mode (CaM) both TRXs of DTRX are used for traffic In Double Power TRX (DPTRX) mode the TRX output power is 49.5 dBm In Coverage mode (CoM) 30-50% fewer sites by boosting both down- and uplink i.e., DPTRX+IDD+4-way diversity: 53 dBm (200W) * Consideration in next SW revision to have 1-12 sectors Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Product Overview Company Confidential 8 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Example of 2+2+2 TRX configuration
538mm 560mm 447mm Nokia Flexi BTS platform: Novel approach for GSM/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA/WiMAX BTS sites
BTS configurations are built with weather-resistant modules Capacity is expanded by Adding modules Software license keys Same modules used for all site types Indoor and outdoor Micro- and macrocellular From 1 to 216 TRX configurations Modules can be installed to walls, poles, stacks, 19racks, Nokia Flexi BTS cabinets or in swap-out situations Common Nokia Flexi platform brings modularity to GSM/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA BTS sites Nokia is the first and only vendor to adopt the novel modular approach Company Confidential 9 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS A BTS built with modules Cabinets are not needed with a module-based BTS Modules are weather protected by casings, covers and connector boots and seals Casings direct air-flow and allow removal of the modules from the stack Temperature range: -33C +50C; temporarily +55 C Modules can be installed in cabinets or 19 racks Casings are not used in cabinet installations Back and front covers are not used if cabinets have a door Modules are small and light-weight One person can transport and install BTS without using lifting equipment Standard module (3HU) 133 mm 447 mm 422* - 560 mm * 422 mm depth for cabinet-installed modules Weight approx 20 kg HU = 44.4 mm Company Confidential 10 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi BTS Mechanics Front Cable cover Core, can be pulled out for replacement (WCDMA TRX shown) Casing, enables removing core without dismantling stack Fan, at rear. Replaceable at site Cable entry points Rear cover Company Confidential 11 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi BTS in traditional sites Outdoor rooftops Pole, Mast or Tower Indoors Company Confidential 12 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi BTS in novel sites New opportunity to turn previous microcellular sites to macrocellular
Inside legacy BTS or new 19 cabinets On a roof of a kiosk, bus-stop etc Macro site installations on wall Inside constructions like billboards etc Company Confidential 13 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Stack installation of Nokia Flexi BTS BTS modules are placed in a stacked (e.g. floor or shelves) Outdoor & indoor installations Modules in casings with back and front covers Plinth needed (same plinth for all cabinetless installations) Max 9 modules per plinth for zone 2 earthquake zones, max 5 modules for zone 4 earthquake zones Standard Nokia Flexi BTS clearances apply
Company Confidential 14 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Wall installation of Nokia Flexi BTS BTS modules installed on a wall Outdoor & indoor installations Modules in casings with back and front covers Plinth needed Up to 2 modules per plinth Modules installed covers sideways 150 mm space recommended between plinths to enable cabling (see picture) Standard Nokia Flexi BTS clearances apply 150 mm Cable routing Module removal Company Confidential 15 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Pole installation of Nokia Flexi BTS BTS modules installed on a pole Outdoor & indoor installations Modules in casings with back and front covers Plinth and pole mounting bracket needed Up to 2 modules per plinth and 4 per pair of brackets Modules installed covers sideways Standard Nokia Flexi clearances apply Company Confidential 16 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi Cabinet installation of Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS
Up to 24 TRX configurations per Nokia Flexi BTS cabinet Cabinet can simultaneously house GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and BBU modules There are no limitations on how to mix GSM and WCDMA in the cabinet Optional Nokia Flexi Cabinets for indoor and outdoor installations Open 19 mechanics with 1 HU fixing steps for flexible module installations No motherboards or electronics (fans etc) Not part of EMC shielding Only front cabling Module casings and covers are not used Cooling fans remain in modules Modules are grounded via rack Same footprint and cabinet fixing points as with Nokia UltraSite and Talk Family Outdoor: 1450 x 770 x 770 (H x W x D), space for 38HU Indoor: 1800 x 600 x 600 (H x W x D), space for 36HU Nokia Flexi BTS Outdoor Cabinet Company Confidential 17 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr 19 Rack Installation of Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Where space and thermal conditions allow modules can be installed in a standard 19 rack, or existing cabinets BBU, site support, legacy BTS Racks used as mechanical housings Racks give protection for extreme conditions Max configuration depends on rack height and mechanical performance Casings are not used Front and rear covers not used if there is a door and back wall are required for safety reasons if there is no door or back wall Only front cabling, no back access required Every module is fixed separately to the rack Rack provides 19 fixing points Modules are grounded via rack Sufficient air flow through rack must be guaranteed Min 100 mm front clearance for connectors and cables is needed if there is door Company Confidential 18 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS
Summary Company Confidential 19 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Revolutionary approach to the BTS design Base stations built with modules Scalable from small to very large configurations 24 TRX in the volume of traditional macro BTS Up to 216 TRX per site One person can carry and install Frequency bands GSM 800, 900, 1800 and 1900 bands Also dual band configurations Same modules for all site types Micro and macro cellular Indoor and outdoor Modules environmentally protected -35C +50C; temporarily +55 C Modules IP55 compliant: protected for varied environmental conditions Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS product summary 1/2 Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS
2+2+2 600mm 4+4+4 860mm Company Confidential 20 2006 Nokia 0-Introductionn.ppt / 29 Oct 2006 / ACr Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS product summary 2/2 Industry leading radio performance Capacity mode Both TRXs used for traffic TRX output power 47 dB, BTS sensitivity 115.5 (2-way div) Coverage mode 30-50% fewer sites by boosting both down- and uplink Several options to boost cell size With Double Power TRX (DPTRX) mode the output power is 49.5 dBm Nokia Smart Radio Concept (SRC) boosts downlink to 50.5 dBm (112W) SRC together with DPTRX boosts downlink to 53 dBm (200 W) Balanced uplink with 4-way uplink diversity and MHAs: -118.5 dBm No compromise on superior radio performance even at the highest configurations