Introductory

Flexi EDGE BTS

Training

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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

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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

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Introduction to the
Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS
Product overview

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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

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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

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Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS Product Overview

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
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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

Example of 2+2+2
TRX configuration

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

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538mm

560mm
447mm

Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS

A BTS built with modules
Cabinets are not needed with a modulebased BTS

Standard module (3HU)

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

133 mm

422* 560
mm

447 mm

Weight approx 20 kg
* 422 mm depth for cabinetinstalled modules

Modules are small and light-weight

One person can transport and install BTS
without using lifting equipment
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HU = 44.4 mm

Nokia Flexi BTS Mechanics

Core, can be pulled
out for replacement
(WCDMA TRX shown)

Front
Cable cover

Casing, enables removing

core without dismantling
stack

Rear cover

Fan, at rear.
Replaceable at site

Cable entry points

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Nokia Flexi BTS in traditional sites

Pole, Mast or
Tower
Indoor
s

Outdoor
rooftops

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Nokia Flexi BTS in novel sites

New opportunity to turn previous microcellular sites to
macrocellular

On a roof of a kiosk, busstop etc

Inside
constructions like
billboards etc

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Macro site installations on

wall

Inside legacy BTS

or new 19
cabinets

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

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Wall installation of Nokia Flexi BTS

BTS modules installed on a wall

Cable
routing

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

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Module
removal

150 mm

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

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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 38HUNokia Flexi BTS
Indoor: 1800 x 600 x 600 (H x W x D), space for 36HU Outdoor Cabinet
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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
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