BTS3911E

Site Maintenance Guide

Issue 04
Date 2019-01-07

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Contents

1 BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide........................................................................................... 1

2 Changes in BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide...................................................................... 2
3 Turning On or Off Indicators......................................................................................................3
3.1 Turning On Indicators.....................................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Turning Off Indicators.................................................................................................................................................... 3

4 Powering On or Off a BTS3911E................................................................................................ 5

4.1 Powering On a BTS3911E..............................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Powering Off a BTS3911E............................................................................................................................................. 6

5 Replacing a BTS3911E.................................................................................................................. 7
6 Replacing an Optical Module................................................................................................... 11

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Site Maintenance Guide 1 BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide

1 BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide

Introduction
This document describes routine maintenance items for a BTS3911E, such as power-on and
power-off operations. It also explains how to replace components and modules.

Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

BTS3911E l SRAN12.1 and later V100R012C10 and later

l RAN19.1 and later
l eRAN12.1 and later

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
l System engineers
l Site maintenance engineers

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Site Maintenance Guide 2 Changes in BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide

2 Changes in BTS3911E Site Maintenance

Guide

This section describes the changes in BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide.

04 (2019-01-07)
This is the third commercial release.

Compared with Issue 03 (2018-02-05), this issue does not include any new information.

Compared with Issue 03 (2018-02-05), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1 BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide Added V100R015C10 in applicable product

versions.

No information in Issue 03 (2018-02-05) is deleted from this issue.

03 (2018-02-05)
This is the third commercial release.

Compared with Issue 02 (2017-06-30), this issue does not include any new information.

Compared with Issue 02 (2017-06-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1 BTS3911E Site Maintenance Guide Added V100R013C10 in applicable product

versions.

No information in Issue 02 (2017-06-30) is deleted from this issue.

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3 Turning On or Off Indicators

Indicators on the BTS3911E can be turned on or off.

3.1 Turning On Indicators

Indicators on a BTS3911E need to be turned on before routine maintenance is performed.
3.2 Turning Off Indicators
After installation or maintenance is completed, indicators on a BTS3911E can be turned off as
required.

3.1 Turning On Indicators

Indicators on a BTS3911E need to be turned on before routine maintenance is performed.

Procedure
Step 1 Instruct the network operator to run the SET INDICATORSW command to turn on the
indicators.

The installation or maintenance personnel can locally observe the indicator status.

Configuration example: SET INDICATORSW: INDICATORSWITCH=ON;

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3.2 Turning Off Indicators

After installation or maintenance is completed, indicators on a BTS3911E can be turned off as
required.

Procedure
Step 1 Instruct the network operator to run the SET INDICATORSW command to turn off the
indicators.

The installation or maintenance personnel can locally observe that all the indicators are off.

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Configuration example: SET INDICATORSW: INDICATORSWITCH=OFF;

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4 Powering On or Off a BTS3911E

The indicator status of a BTS3911E must be observed following a power-on to check its
running status. Normal power-off can be used to power off a BTS3911E.

4.1 Powering On a BTS3911E

This section describes how to power on a BTS3911E and check its running status by its
indicator status.
4.2 Powering Off a BTS3911E
This section describes how to power off a BTS3911E.

4.1 Powering On a BTS3911E

This section describes how to power on a BTS3911E and check its running status by its
indicator status.

Prerequisites
l The BTS3911E and its cables have been installed.
l The input voltage and frequency of the BTS3911E range from 100 V AC to 240 V AC,
and 45 Hz to 65 Hz, respectively.

Context

After a BTS3911E is unpacked, power it on within 24 hours. If the BTS3911E is powered off
for maintenance, restore power to it within 24 hours.

Procedure
Step 1 Power on the BTS3911E.

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Do not look into optical modules without eye protection after the BTS3911E is powered on.

Step 2 Wait for 3 to 5 minutes, and observe the indicator status. Then, take actions based on the
indicator status.

Table 4-1 BTS3911E indicator status

If... Then...

The RUN indicator blinks green slowly (on The BTS3911E is running properly and the
for 1s and off for 1s) and the ALM indicator power-on check is completed.
is off

Any other indicator status is observed The BTS3911E is faulty. Rectify the faults,
and go to Step 1.

NOTE

l Check the status of indicators on all cascaded BTS3911Es in cascading networking.

l A BTS3911E takes about 3 minutes to complete the startup procedure, during which the indicator
status is negligible.
l During a startup, a BTS3911E reads and writes the flash memory and therefore the indicators may
blink quickly and irregularly for 1s to 2s, which does not affect services.

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4.2 Powering Off a BTS3911E

This section describes how to power off a BTS3911E.

Procedure
Switch off the external power supply equipment connected to the BTS3911E.

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5 Replacing a BTS3911E

BTS3911Es use modular design. Faulty ones must be replaced promptly. Replacing a
BTS3911E interrupts ongoing services.

Prerequisites
l Tools and materials, such as ESD gloves, a torque wrench, and an M6/M10 inner
hexagon torque screwdriver, are ready.
l The BTS3911E to be replaced is confirmed, and a new BTS3911E is ready.
l You have obtained site visit permission.

Procedure
Step 1 Ask the network operator to perform the following operations for BTS3911E replacement:
1. Block all the cells served by the BTS3911E to be replaced.
– Run the BLK CELL command for the LTE RAT.
– Run the BLK ULOCELL command for the UMTS RAT.
2. Remove the backup SN label from the surface of the new BTS3911E and paste the label
on the SN collection template. For details, see Obtaining the SN.
3. Upload a configuration file for the new BTS3911E over FTP. For details, see Micro
BTS3900 Series Commissioning Guide.
4. Copy the configuration file and required software package to a TF card or a laptop where
the LMT has been installed.

Do not touch the BTS3911E that is just powered off until it cools down.

Step 2 Switch off the external power supply equipment connected to the BTS3911E.

Take proper ESD protection measures, for example, wear ESD gloves, to prevent electrostatic
damages to the BTS3911E or its electronic components.

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Step 3 Put on ESD gloves.

Step 4 (Optional) Record the horizontal and vertical angles of the BTS3911E. Pay attention to the
direction.
Step 5 Record all cable connections.

Step 6 Remove the cables on the BTS3911E from external devices.

When removing an RF jumper, hold tightly the metal part (in the red dotted circle in Figure
5-1) of the smart-type N male connector and pull it down with proper force. See Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1 Removing an RF jumper

Step 7 Use an inner hexagon torque screwdriver to remove the angle adjusting screw on the top of
the BTS3911E attachment plate. Push the BTS3911E and its attachment plate upward out of
the angle-adjustable attachment plate. See the following figure.

When demounting a BTS3911E, hold the BTS3911E tight to prevent it from falling.

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Figure 5-2 Demounting a BTS3911E (angle-adjustable)

Figure 5-3 Demounting a BTS3911E (slim mounting)

Step 8 Install a new BTS3911E.

l Slim mounting: Use an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the angle
adjusting screw on the top to 5 N•m.
l Angle adjusting mounting: Adjust the horizontal and vertical angles to be the same as
those recorded in Step 4. Use an M10 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the
angle adjusting screw on the top to 28 N•m.

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Step 9 Connect all the cables on the new BTS3911E and seal the vacant ports with waterproof rubber
plugs.
Step 10 Power on the new BTS3911E by following instructions provided in 4.1 Powering On a
BTS3911E.
Step 11 Observe the indicator status to check the operating status of the new BTS3911E. For the
indicator status meanings, see section "Ports and Indicators" in BTS3911E Hardware
Description.
Step 12 Download the configuration file and software package to the new BTS3911E using either of
the following methods:
l Using the LMT
a. On the Upgrade Software tab page, select Download Configuration File and
Download Version Software to download the configuration file and software
package. Select Activate Configuration File and Activate Version Software to
activate the configuration file and software package. After the activation is
completed, the BTS3911E restarts and runs the new software version. For details,
see Micro BTS3900 Series LMT User Guide.
b. Ensure that no alarms are generated on the BTS3911E. For details, see Micro
BTS3900 Series LMT User Guide.
l Using a TF card. For details, see Micro BTS3900 Series Commissioning Guide.

Step 13 Ask the network operator to perform the following operations:

1. Unblock all the cells served by the BTS3911E.
– Run the UBL CELL command for the LTE RAT.
– Run the UBL ULOCELL command for the UMTS RAT.
2. Manually synchronize inventory data.
3. Manually change the BTS3911E status from TESTING to NORMAL.
Step 14 Take off the ESD gloves and pack up all the tools.

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Follow-up Procedure
l Place the old BTS3911E into an ESD bag. Then, place the ESD bag into a foam-padded
carton or the packing box of the new BTS3911E.
l Fill in the fault form with detailed information of the old BTS3911E.
l Contact the local Huawei office to handle the faulty BTS3911E.

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6 Replacing an Optical Module

An optical module implements photoelectric conversion, enabling optical signal transmission

between a BTS3911E and other devices. Before replacing an optical module, disconnect the
optical cable from the optical module. The disconnection interrupts transmission of optical
signals.

Prerequisites
l The type and number of optical modules to be replaced are confirmed, and new optical
modules are ready.
l Tools and materials, such as an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver, ESD gloves, an
ESD box, and an ESD bag, are ready.

Context
l Optical modules are inserted in FE/GE2 and FE/GE3 ports of the BTS3911E.
l Optical modules are hot-swappable.
l Optical module replacement involves disconnecting the optical cable, removing the
faulty optical module, inserting a new optical module, connecting the optical cable to the
new module, and waiting for the link on the Ethernet optical port to resume. The whole
process takes about 5 minutes.

Procedure
Step 1 Put on ESD gloves.

Take proper ESD protection measures, for example, wear ESD gloves, to prevent electrostatic
damages to the optical module or its electronic components.

Step 2 Switch off the external power supply equipment connected to the BTS3911E.

Step 3 Open the maintenance cavity cover. For the BTS3911E installed on a wall with large-angle
adjustment, if the maintenance cavity cover cannot be opened, perform the following
operations:

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1. Record the horizontal angle of the BTS3911E.

2. Adjust the horizontal angle.
3. Open the maintenance cavity cover.
Step 4 Record the connection between the faulty optical module and optical cable.

Step 5 Press the bulge on the optical connector and remove the connector from the faulty optical
module.

Do not look into the disconnected optical cable or optical module without eye protection.

Step 6 Lower the puller on the faulty optical module, and then pull the puller until the optical module
is removed from the BTS3911E.
Step 7 According to the label on the faulty optical module, prepare a new one of the same type.
Insert the new optical module into the optical port on the BTS3911E.
NOTE

The new optical module must match the rate at the optical port.

Step 8 Insert the optical connector into the optical module, and close the maintenance cavity cover.

Step 9 Power on the new BTS3911E by following instructions provided in 4.1 Powering On a
BTS3911E.
Step 10 Observe the indicator status to check signal transmission. For the indicator status meanings,
see section "Ports and Indicators" in BTS3911E Hardware Description.
Step 11 Take off the ESD gloves and pack up all the tools.

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Follow-up Procedure
l Place the old optical module into an ESD bag. Then, place the ESD bag into a foam-
padded carton or the packing box of the new optical module.
l Fill in the fault form with detailed information of the old optical module.
l Contact the local Huawei office to handle the faulty optical module.

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