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3 Random access
access parameter.......................................................................................................................
parameter....................................................................................................................... 21
4 UE call
call establishment parameter............................................................................................................ 31
5 Paging parameter..................................................................................................................................... 39
Normal cell operation is premise for a UMTS system to guarantee normal network
operation while premise of normal cell operation is successful cell and common signal
channel establishment as well as broadcasting communication parameters to network
side of UE through system messages.
In which: Common physical signal channels which shall be configured are as follows:
Pilot channel (PCPICH): Used as reference basis of other signal channels and
signal measurement.
Primary synchronous channel (PSCH): Used for time slot synchronization when
searching for the cell.
Random access channel (PRACH): Used for subscriber’s random access; Relevant
parameters are introduced in random access process Chapter.
Chapter.
Paging indicator channel (PICH): Used for paging indication; Paging channel
parameters are introduced
introduced in paging Chapter.
Chapter.
Band 1: 10562..10838
Band 2: 9662..9938, 412, 437, 462, 487, 512, 537, 562,
587, 612, 637, 662, 687
Value Range Band 3: 1162.. 1513
Band 5: 4357… 4458, 1007, 1012, 1032, 1037, 1062, 1087
Band 6: 4387 …4413, 1037, 1062
Band 8: 2937..3088
Default Value [10838,9938]
Scope RNC
Function -
Recommended
-
Configuration
Chapter 1 Cell and common signal channel establishment parameters
Scope RNC
Function -
Recommended
-
Configuration
GUI Element
Cell Maximum Transmission Power
Name
UMTS Radio Parameter
Function -
TS 25.331
3GPP Reference TS 25.423
TS25.433
Default Value -
Function -
P-CPICH Power
Chapter 1 Cell and common signal channel establishment parameters
Recommended The transmit power of the PSCH should ensure that the
Configuration subscribers at the edges of the cell correctly detect the PSCH.
UMTS Radio Parameter
Function -
Recommended The timeslot format of the SCCPCH determines the bearer rate
Configuration over SCCPCH.
GUI Element
S-CCPCH Pilot Field Power Offset
Name
This parameter is associated with the data rate over the FACH.
Recommended
The larger the data rate over the FACH, the larger the required
Configuration
power.
power.
2 Cell selectio
select ion
n and parameter
parameter re-selecti
re-selection
on
Execute PLMN selection and cell selection process in sequence after UE bootstrap.
The cell shall be selected for staying and registration to network side after selecting a
suitable cell. UE will select the cell again after staying to a certain serving cell with UE
motion and variation of signal channel quality.
PLMN selection standard is that CPICH RSCP is more than or equal to -95dBm. UE
will read PLMN of cell which has searched for the strongest signal. PLMN also can be
regarded as selection access PLMN if failing to meet above standards but PLMN mark
can be decoded.
Cell with the strongest signal shall be regarded as the initial access cell.
In which:
UE will select cell again after staying to the cell. Cell re-selection includes
measurement execution and determination of UE.
Measurement rules:
UE will carry on intra- frequency measurement if Sintrasearch has not been configured.
UE does not need to measure cells with different radio measurement techniques if Sx
exceeds SsearchRAT m.
UE will measure other RAT m cells if SsearchRAT m has not been configured.
Following cell re-selection standards are used for intra-frequency, inter-frequency and
inter-RAT cells:
In which:
All cells which meet S standard shall be founded out firstly then arrayed according to
above R rules and cell with the largest R shall be regarded as target cell for re-selection
during cell re-selection determination.
UE will execute cell re-selection process if re-selection interval meets cell re-selection
standard and UE has stayed in current serving cell for more than 1 second.
Recommended
The recommended configuration is the same as Qqualmin.
Configuration
1: CPICH Ec/No
Value Range
2: CPICH RSCP
Default Value CPICH Ec/No
GUI Element Name Synchronization frequency measurement trigger threshold for cell re-selection
re-select ion
GUI Element
Inter-system measurement trigger threshold for cell re-selection
Name
parameter value
value is not easy
easy to trigger the
the measurement.
measurement.
GUI Element
Re-selection lag 1 of serving cell
Name
see TS 25.304.
Default Value 2 dB
Recommended Configuration
Configurati on The recommended configuration is the same as QHyst1S.
Default Value 1s
This parameter indicates the offset between the serving cell and the
neighboring cell in the event that the measure is CPICH RSCP. It is
Description
required to sort cells in cell reselection. This parameter is broadcasted
to the UE in SIB11.
GUI Element Quality offset 1 of corresponding serving cell and adjacent cell in
Name SIB11
OMCR: (-50..50) dB
Value Range
RNC: D=P+50, 0..100
This parameter indicates the offset between the serving cell and the
neighboring cell in the event that the measure is CPICH RSCP. Cell
reselection follows the R rule, and the R value of the neighboring cell
is equal to the measured value subtracting the neighboring quality
offset. The parameter is determined depending on the situation
whether the specific scenario expects the reselection of the
inter-frequency cell as soon as possible. A larger parameter value
indicates that the neighboring cell is more impossible to be reselected
as the destination cell, and therefore cell reselection seldom happens.
A smaller parameter value is more likely to trigger cell reselection.
However, a larger value may result in poor quality of the local cell
and good quality of the neighboring cell. In this case, cell reselection
Recommended
still will not happen.
Configuration
In co-networking of UMTS and GSM, continuous coverage is
expected inside the UMTS network. Only when the UMTS network
covers edges, cell reselection from UMTS to GSM is required.
Therefore, in the suburbs with dense signals, you can increase
Qrxlevmin in SIB11 and Qoffset1-s, n in SIB11 (neighboring cell) to
improve the difficulty for cell reselection. As to the edges of the
UMTS network, especially a highway, the UE moves fast. In this
case, the signal of the UMTS cell quickly decreases. In case that the
UE goes into the GSM network coverage area but cell reselection still
does not happen. Therefore, you can increase Ssearch, RAT and
reduce Qrxlevmin in SIB11 and Qoffset1-s, n in SIB11 (neighboring
cell) to help the UE complete cell reselection as early as possible.
This parameter indicates the offset between the serving cell and
the neighboring cell in the event that the measure is CPICH
Description
Ec/No. It is required to sort cells in cell reselection. This
parameter is broadcasted
broadcasted to the UE in SIB11.
SIB11.
Registration process shall be initiated after UE selecting a cell for staying. A random
access process shall be initiated firstly according to system broadcasting messages.
4096 chips
10 ms one radio
radio frame
τp-a
p-a
Pre- Pre-
amble amble Message part
PRACH access
slots TX at UE
τp-p
p-p τp-m
p-m
UMTS Radio Parameter
In which:
- When AICH_Transmission_Timing
AICH_Transmission_Timing is 0:
- When AICH_Transmission_Timing
AICH_Transmission_Timing is 1:
Physical channels used for random access are represented by scrambling and signature.
Effective uplinkaccess time slot gained from access time slot collection :An effective
access time slot shall be selected randomly among corresponding access time slot
collection for effective RACH sub-channel Number which is required for
corresponding ASC.
If UE has not received yes/no reply of selected signature (AI ≠ +1 nor –1 )of AICH
during Downlinkaccess time slot which is defined after uplinkaccess time slot:
An effective access time slot shall be selected randomly among effective RACH
Chapter 3 Random access parameter
Prefix
Prefix transmitt
transmitting
ing power
power shall
shall be
be increase
increased
d by step
step length
length of
of P0 = Power Ramp
Step [dB]
UE physical layer will report (of “No ack on AICH received”) to MAC and exit
physical random access process if UE has received negative reply for selected
signature of AICH during definition period after uplinkaccess time slot.
rd th
UE will send random access messages during the 3 or 4 uplinkaccess time slot after
sending the prefix time slot finally after receiving positive reply for selected signature
rd th
of AICH during definition period after uplinkaccess time slot. The 3 or 4
uplinkaccess time slot depends on MAC parameter of AICH transmission timing.
Physical layer L1 of UE will report status (of "RACH message transmitted") to MAC
and exit physical random access process.
MAC layer will generate random quantity and send probability (Pi) for comparison if
data shall be sent. Sending
Sending is not allowed unless it exceeds Pi.
Pi. MAC layer will
will wait
form next TTI for re-sending if sending is not allowed previously.
Physical layer will feedback to MAC layer for notice of successful access to RRC layer
if prefix sent by physical layer has been confirmed by AICH signal channel.
L1 layer will notify MAC layer of access failure if prefix sending times of physical
layer is equal to the maximum prefix retransmission times but reply of AICH channel
has not been received. MAC layer will send reply again for next TTI.
MAC layer will start up revolution timer (TBO1) after physical layer receives negative
UMTS Radio Parameter
reply of AICH and notice to MAC layer. It can be sent again after timing. TBO1 can be
set to NBO1 times of interval of 10ms ; 0 ≤ NBO1min ≤ NBO1 ≤ NBO1max;
NBO1min can be equal
equal to NBO1max when expecting
expecting a fixed delay.
delay.
MAC layer will notify RRC RACH of sending failure if re-trial times exceed the
maximum preamble cycle times of RACH.
Available Signature
Bitstring(16)
Bit0: sig0
Value Range ..
Bit15: sig15
Bit of 1 refers to available signature.
Default Value 1
Function -
Bitstring (12)
bit0: subch0
Value Range ..
bit11: subch1
subch11
1
Bit of 1 refers to available subchannel
Default Value 4095
Function
PRACH Available SF
Default Value 64
Function -
Function -
This parameter indicates the initial value of the dynamic persistence level
used for calculating the sending possibility of the MAC layer in the event
Description of ASCi ≥ 1. each PRACH should be configured with a dynamic
persistence level. The dynamic persistence levels of multiple PRACH
channels can be broadcasted in SIB 7.
Default Value 1
Function -
delay as best as possible. If the cell traffic is high, you can reduce the
dynamic persistence level to prevent interference due to the conflict that
occurs during the access process of multiple subscribers. This ensures that
the subscribers can access the network at different points of time.
This parameter indicates that the UE needs to ramp up the step on the
basis of the original power after sending one preamble whereas failing
Description
to receive any response from the AICH. The UE then uses this power to
send next preamble.
Function -
In general, Power Ramp Step affects the speed of random access of the
Recommended Configuration
UE. Typically, Use the default settings.
Default Value 40
Function -
This parameter indicates the minimum time limit for resending after
NACK is received. When the UE receives the negative response from
the AICH, the MAC layer needs to start the timer Tbo1 so that the
MAC layer can attempt to resend after a specific time. This avoids
Description frequent refusal.
TBO1 can be set to NBO1 times the interval of 10 ms and randomly
changes in a range. Use this expression to determine NBO1: 0 ≤
NBO1min ≤ NBO1 ≤ NBO1max.
After TB01 expires, a new RACH attempt starts.
GUI Element Name Sets lower bound for random back-off of MAC layer
Default Value 3
Chapter 3 Random access parameter
Function -
The random backoff lower and upper limits of the MAC layer are the
time lengths for waiting for next access after failure to access the
Recommended Configuration
physical layer is determined. The greater the NB01min value, the
longer the time to wait. Typically, use the default settings.
This parameter indicates the maximum time limit for resending after
NACK is received.
received.
When the UE receives the negative response from the AICH, the MAC
layer needs to start the timer Tbo1 so that the MAC layer can attempt to
Description resend after a specific time. This avoids frequent refusal.
TBO1 can be set to NBO1 times the interval of 10 ms and randomly
changes in a range. Use this expression to determine NBO1: 0 ≤
NBO1min ≤ NBO1 ≤ NBO1max.
After TB01 expires, a new RACH attempt starts.
GUI Element Name Sets upper bound for random back-off of MAC layer
Default Value 40
Function -
The random backoff lower and upper limits of the MAC layer are the
time lengths for waiting for next access after failure to access the
Recommended Configuration physical layer is determined. A greater difference
difference between NBO01max
and NB01min reduces the probability of next conflict after a subscriber
fails to access the network. Typically, use the default settings.
Description
Descripti on This parameter indicates the maximum number of possibilities
possibili ties
UMTS Radio Parameter
Default Value 6
Function -
Call establishment process shall be executed once UE selecting the cell with interaction.
It also shall be executed after staying on the serving cell if subsequent Traffic requests
shall be initiated.
The Chapter is only to introduce parameters which are not relevant to UE call process
and Radio Resource Management. Parameters related to radio resource management
are introduced in other Chapters.
This parameter indicates the wait after the UE sends the "RRC
Description
CONNECTION SETUP REQUEST" message.
Scope RNC
Function -
Recommended Configuration
Configurati on You should consider at least one loopback delay for this parameter.
Default Value 3
Scope RNC
Function -
This parameter offers multiple sending chances for the RRC link
Recommended Configuration
request. Typically, use the default settings.
Waiting Time for Receiving "In Sync" from L1 in Idle Mode (T312 in Idle Mode)
This parameter indicates T312 in idle mode, that is, the time that
Description the UE waits for the L1 synchronization indication for starting to
establish a dedicated channel.
Waiting time for receiving “In Sync” from L1 in idle mode (T312
GUI Element Name
in Idle Mode)
Default Value 2s
Scope RNC
Function -
The greater the parameter value, the longer time the physical layer
takes for synchronization. Typically, the principle is to reduce the
Recommended Configuration
time for the physical layer to establish the link, and therefore to
reduce the call success delay.
Maximum Number of "In Sync" Received from L1 in Idle Mode (N312 in Idle
Mode)
This parameter indicates N312 in idle mode, that is, the number of
Description consecutive "in sync" indications that the UE receives from L1
before it successfully
successfully establishes
establishes a dedicated
dedicated channel.
channel.
Default Value 10
Scope RNC
Function -
The greater the parameter value, the longer time the physical layer
takes for synchronization. Typically, the principle is to reduce the
Recommended Configuration
time for the physical layer to establish the link, and therefore to
reduce the call success delay.
Waiting Time for Receiving "In Sync" from L1 in Connected Mode (T312 in
Chapter 4 UE call establishment
establishment parameter
parameter
Connected Mode)
This parameter indicates T312 in connected mode, that is, the time
Description that the UE waits for the L1 synchronization indication
indication for starting
to establish a dedicated channel.
Default Value 1s
Scope RNC
Function -
The greater the parameter value, the longer time the physical layer
takes for synchronization. Typically, the principle is to reduce the
Recommended Configuration
time for the physical layer to establish the link, and therefore to
reduce the call success delay.
Scope RNC
Function -
The greater the parameter value, the longer time the physical layer
Recommended Configuration takes for synchronization. Typically, the principle is to reduce the
time for the physical layer to establish the link, and therefore to
UMTS Radio Parameter
Default Value 3s
Scope RNC
Function -
After "out of sync", the message indicating the real failure should
be reported to the upper layer after a specific time. Therefore, the
Recommended Configuration
parameter value cannot be too small; otherwise, unnecessary
unnecessary link
release will result. Typically, use the default settings.
Default Value 50
Scope RNC
Function -
Recommended Configuration
Configurati on After the link is established, because the radio environment
Chapter 4 UE call establishment
establishment parameter
parameter
Default Value 1
Scope RNC
Function -
The greater the parameter value, the longer time the physical layer
takes for synchronization. Typically, the principle is to reduce the
Recommended Configuration
time for the physical layer to establish the link, and therefore to
reduce the call success delay.
5 Pagin
Pagingg parameter
parameter
Paging Occasion=
Occasion= (IMSI div K) mod (DRX cycle
cycle length) + n * DRX cycle
cycle length
In which:
⎛ ⎢ Np ⎥ ⎞
q = ⎜⎜ PI + ⎢((18 × (SFN + ⎣SFN / 8⎦ + ⎣SFN / 64⎦ + ⎣SFN / 512⎦)) mod 144)× ⎟ mod Np
⎝ ⎣ 144 ⎥⎦ ⎠⎟
UE also can receive paging message which is paging type 2 under CELL_DCH status.
DCCH logic channel is adopted so there is no need to calculate paging occasion.
Default Value 6
Scope RNC
Function -
Default Value 6
Scope RNC
Function -
Default Value 6
Scope RNC
Function -
Field Name Np
Default Value 18
3GPP Name -
3GPP Reference -
Default Value 3
Function -
UMTS power control includes power control of open loop, internal loop and external
loop. Open loop power control is actually used to configure original transmitting power
and set the maximum and minimum transmitting power for internal loop power control.
Therefore, power control of open and int ernal loops shall be placed together.
together.
6.1
6.1 Basic
Basic p rincipl e of internal
internal loop power contro l
Basic process of internal loop power control
Receiving end will measure signal to interference ratio (SIR = Eb/No) for every
received radio chain circuit then compared with target signal to interference ratio
required for Traffic.
Uplinkinternal loop power control is used for NodeB to adjust UE transmitting power
according to received SIR of DPCCH and target SIR.
The 1st algorithm is internal loop power control for every time slot and the 2nd
algorithm is internal loop power control for every 5 ti me slots.
The 1st mode is internal loop power control for every time slot and the 2nd mode is
internal loop power control for every 3 time slots.
SRB Delay
1: The 1st algorithm
Value Range
2: The 2nd algorithm
This parameter indicates the power offset between the TPC field
Description
and the data field of the DPCH.
Recommended
-
Configuration
6.2
6.2 Basic
Basic principl e of external
external loop power contr ol
Internal loop power control is to control SIR of single chain circuit to be close to SIR
Target. As an auxiliary method, basic principle of external loop power control is that
receiver will adjust SIR Target slowly according to actual data receiving quality to
guarantee no influence to Traffic quality due to variation of radio environment and
maintain relatively constant communication quality.
RN SIRtarget
SIRtarget Externall
Externalloop
oop
Receive
C powercontrol:Adjust
transmission
SIRtargetaccordingto
channel
transmissionchannel
messages
quality.
NodeB Determineand
MeasureSIR Compare
feedbackTPC
accordingto withSIR
commandaccording
received andSIR
toSIRofreceived
DPCCH target
DPCCH
UE
Determineandadjust Receive
transmittingpower TPC
GUI Element
Uplink initial SIR target
Name
GUI Element
Maximum uplink SIR target
Name
Value Range (-8.2..17.3)
(-8.2.. 17.3) dB step 0.1 dB
Recommended This parameter is associated with the service rate. Typically, the
Configuration greater the rate, the greater the parameter value.
GUI Element
Minimum Uplink SIR Target
Name
Streaming UL PS 16kbps:0dB
Streaming UL PS 64kbps: 2.0dB
Streaming UL PS 384kbps: 2dB
Streaming UL PS 128kbps: 2dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 8kbps:0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 16kbps:0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 64kbps: 2.0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 384kbps: 2dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 128kbps: 2dB
Background UL PS 8kbps:0dB
Background UL PS 16kbps:0dB
Background UL PS 64kbps: 2.0dB
Background UL PS 384kbps: 2dB
Background UL PS 128kbps: 2dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 1024kbps: 4.0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 2.048Mbps: 4.0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 3. 072Mbps: 4.0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 4.096Mbps: 4.0dB
Interactive
Interacti ve UL PS 5.76Mbps: 4.0dB
Background UL PS 1024kbps: 4.0dB
Background UL PS 2.048Mbps: 4.0dB
Background UL PS 3. 072Mbps: 4.0dB
Background UL PS 4.096Mbps: 4.0dB
Background UL PS 5.76Mbps: 4.0dB
Streaming UL PS 1024kbps: 4.0dB
Streaming UL PS 2.048Mbps: 4.0dB
Streaming UL PS 3. 072Mbps: 4.0dB
Streaming UL PS 4.096Mbps: 4.0dB
Streaming UL PS 5.76Mbps: 4.0dB
Recommended This parameter is associated with the service rate. Typically, the
Configuration greater the rate, the greater the parameter value.
3GPP Name -
3GPP Reference -
Description
Descripti on This parameter indicates the upward adjustable step size of the
UMTS Radio Parameter
3GPP Name -
3GPP Name -
3GPP Reference -
3GPP Name -
The switch control includes the switch of synchronization frequency, frequencies and
systems, which is introduced as below.
The active set refers to the cell collection keeping radio link connection with UE.
The monitoring set refers to the cell collection, which keeps no radio link connection
with UE, sending message to UE for measurement through the measurement control of
synchronization frequency.
The detective set refers to the cell collection with synchronization frequency excluding
the cell in the active set and detective set.
1. Event 1A
Event 1A means that the quality of certain cell outside the active set gets better. The
related target cell can be added into the active set when receiving 1A event to improve
the gain of more macro diversities. UE will report 1A to RNC when the cell enters into
the reporting range of the following formula.
⎛ N A
⎞
10 ⋅ LogM New + CIO New ≥ W ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log ⎜⎜ ∑M i
⎟⎟ + (1 − W) ⋅ 10 ⋅ LogM Best − (R 1a − H 1a /2)
⎝ i=1 ⎠
The reporting range of R1a 1A event is used for controlling the difficulty level of cell’s
being added into active
active set ( RptRange
RptRange).
UMTS Radio Parameter
of H 1a
The report lag of H 1a 1A event is used for controlling the difficulty level of cell’s
cell’s being
added into active set ( Hysteresis (Intra)).
CIO New is the offset of cell outside the active set compared to other cell
(CellIndivOffset (utranRelation).
(utranRelation).
M i is the mean value of other cell excluding the best cell in the active set.
N A is the number of other cell excluding the best cell in the active set.
M Best is the measurement of the best cell for the active set.
W is used for the weighting proportion (W ) of the best cell and other cell in the active
set for the evaluation criterion.
From the formula it can be seen that enlarging R1a (1A event meets the reporting range
of event quality standard) or decreasing H1a (lag range for judgement) can increase the
probability of 1A event. On the contrary,
contrary, the probability of 1A event can be decreased.
decreased.
1A event supports the periodical report. In other words, the 1A event will be reported
periodically (PrdRptInterval) until the event doesn’t meet the report condition or the
reporting time reaches the allowable maximum value ( PrdRptAmount ) when UE
detects the reporting range meeting quality standard of 1A event.
Chapter 7 Control parameter switch
1A event won’t be reported when the number of cell in the active set reaches certain
threshold ( RptDeactThr
RptDeactThr ) due to the limitation of number of active set.
2. Event 1B
Event 1B means that the quality of certain cell in the active set is bad with the related
cell deleted from active set when receiving 1B event. UE will report 1B to RNC when
the cell enters into the reporting range of the following formula.
⎛ N A
⎞
10 ⋅ LogM Old + CIO Old ≤ W ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log ⎜⎜ ∑M i
⎟⎟ + (1 − W) ⋅10 ⋅ LogM Best − (R 1b + H 1b /2)
⎝ i =1 ⎠
In which:
The reporting range of R1b 1B event is used for controlling the difficulty level of cell’s
being deleted from active set ( RptRange
RptRange).
of H 1b
The report lag of H 1b 1B event is used for controlling the difficulty level of cell’s being
M Old
Old is the measurement of cell outside the active set to be evaluated.
CIOOld is the offset of cell outside the active set compared to other cell ( CellIndivOffset
(utranCell).
M i is the mean value of other cell excluding the best cell in the active set.
N A is the number of other cell excluding the best cell in the active set.
M Best is the measurement of the best cell for the active set.
W is used for the weighting proportion (W ) of the best cell and other cell in the active
set for the evaluation criterion.
UMTS Radio Parameter
3. Event 1C
Event 1C means that the quality of certain cell outside the active set is better than the
quality of certain cell inside the active set. The related cell outside the active set can be
used to replace the cell inside the active set when receiving 1C event to get better
macro diversity.
diversity. UE will report 1C to RNC when the cell meets the formula below.
In which:
of H 1c
The report lag of H 1c 1C event is used for controlling the difficulty level of cell’s
cell’s being
replaced from active set ( Hysteresis (Intra)).
M InAS is the cell with the worst quality in the active set.
CIO New is the offset of worst cell inside the active set compared to other cell
(CellIndivOffset (utranCell).
(utranCell).
CIO InAS is the offset of the cell outside the active set to be evaluated compared to other
cell (CellIndivOffset (utranRelation)).
(utranRelation)).
Chapter 7 Control parameter switch
4. Event 1D
Event 1D means that the quality of certain cell inside the active set or outside the active
set is better than the quality of the best cell in the current active set. In other words, the
best cell of inter-frequency
inter-frequency has changed. The soft adding (the reported 1D event of the
cell outside active set and the number of link inside the active don’t reach maximum
value) and soft replacement (the reported 1D event of the cell outside active set and the
number of link inside the active reach maximum value) or the change of serving cell
(focusing on HS-DSCH/E-DCH channel) can be triggered when receiving 1D event.
UE will report 1D to RNC when the cell meets the formula below.
below.
In which:
M NotBest is the measurement of cell inside or outside the active set to be evaluated.
CIO NotBest is the offset of cell inside the active set to be evaluated compared to other
cell (CellIndivOffset (utranCell) or the offset of cell outside the active set to be
evaluated compared to other cell ( CellIndivOffset (utranRelation)).
(utranRelation)).
CIO Bes is the offset of cell inside the active set to be evaluated compared to other cell
(CellIndivOffset (utranCell).
(utranCell).
From the formula it can be seen that enlarging R1d (lag range for judgement) can
decrease the probability of 1D event. On the contrary, the probability of 1D event can
be increased.
3GPP Name W
This parameter indicates the weight of the cell with best signal
Recommended
quality. Typically, the configuration is based on the cell with
Configuration
best signal quality
quality..
Hysteresis
GUI Element Name Maximum number of allowable cell in the active cell.
GUI Element Name Minimum number of allowable cell in the active cell.
Time to Trigger
The larger the value is, the stricter the trigger of the event is
determined. However, the time length should be set according
to the actual requirement. This is because a larger time affects
the communication quality.
MAX_INTRA_MEAS_EVENT represents the maximum
number of the intra-frequency measure events. The value is 7.
(0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
Value Range
2560, 5000) ms
Periodic report parameter for the Ec/No measure: -
UE event report parameter for the Ec/No measure: [200, 640,
320, 320, 200, 200, 320] ms
Periodic report parameter for the RSCP measure: -
UE event report parameter for the RSCP measure: [200, 200,
Default Value
200, 200, 200, 200, 200] ms
Detection set parameter for the CPICH Ec/No measure: [200]
ms
Detection set parameter for the CPICH RSCP measure: [200]
ms
This parameter should be configured only for event 1a, 1c, and
1j.
Periodic report parameter for the Ec/No measure: -
UE event report parameter for the Ec/No measure: [4, -, 4, -, -,
-, 4]
Default Value
Periodic report parameter for the RSCP measure: -
UE event report parameter for the RSCP measure: [4, -, 4, -, -,
-, 4]
Detection set parameter for the CPICH Ec/No measure: [1]
Detection set parameter for the CPICH RSCP measure: [1]
Value Range (0, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000, 16000) ms
This parameter should be configured only for event 1a, 1c, and
1j.
Periodic report parameter for the Ec/No measure: -
UE event report parameter for the Ec/No measure: [2000, -,
2000, -, -, -, 2000]ms
Periodic report parameter for the RSCP measure: -
Default Value
UE event report parameter for the RSCP measure: [2000, -,
2000, -, -, -, 2000]ms
Detection set parameter for the CPICH Ec/No measure:
[2000]ms
Detection set parameter for the CPICH RSCP measure:
[2000]ms
Scope UTRAN Cell and Service Related
⎛ N A j
⎞
Q frequencyj = 10 ⋅ LogM frequency j = W j ⋅ 10 ⋅ Log ⎜⎜ ∑ Mi j ⎟⎟ + (1 − W j ) ⋅ 10 ⋅ LogM Best j
⎝ i =1 ⎠
In which:
Q frequency j is the (virtual) active set quality of J carrier wave, namely the measuring
result of J carrier wave (dB for Ec/No, dBm for RSCP).
M frequency j is the measuring physical value of (virtual) active set for J carrier wave (ratio
(ratio
for Ec/No, mW for RSCP).
N A j is the cell number in the (virtual) active set for J carrier (excluding the best cell).
M Best j is the measuring result of the bset cell in the (virtual) active set for J carrier.
W j is the weighting of the best cell in the (virtual) active set during the process of
carrier wave measuring ( WnoUsed or
or Wused)
The definition and handling process of event for inter-frequency are as follows:
1. Event 2A
2A: the best carrier frequency is changed. This event is used for the determination of
inter-frequency switch for RNC. The compression mode needs to be started when UE
measures and reports the event.
Q NotBest ≥ Q Best + H 2a /2
In which:
2. Event 2B
2B: the quality of working carrier frequency is lower than a threshold and the quality of
non-working carrier frequency is higher than a threshold. This event is used for the
UMTS Radio Parameter
In which:
TNon used 2b is the absolute threshold of good qality of non-using carrier wave for 2b
event determination (ThreshNoUsedFreq).
T Used
Used 2b is the absolute threshold of bad qality of non-using carrier wave of using carrier
3. Event 2C
2C: the quality of non-working carrier frequency is higher than a threshold. This event
is used for the determination of inter-frequency switch for RNC. The compression
mode needs to be started when UE measures and reports this event.
In which:
TNon used 2c b is the absolute threshold of good qality of non-using carrier wave for 2c
event determination (ThreshNoUsedFreq).
4. Event 2D
2D: the quality of working carrier frequency is lower than a threshold. This event
measures the signal quality of current using carrier frequency, which doesn’t need to
start compression mode. However, this event is used for triggering event of 2A/2B/2C
measurement by starting compression mode.
Q Used ≤ TUsed 2d − H 2d /2
In which:
Chapter 7 Control parameter switch
T Used
Used 2b is the absolute threshold of bad qality of using carrier wave for 2d event
determination (ThreshUsedFreq).
5. Event 2E
2E: the quality of non-working carrier frequency is lower than a threshold. This event
is used for judging signal quality of non-working carrier frequency, which can be used
as the triggering event of triggering intersystem switch.
In which:
TNon used 2e is the absolute threshold of good qality of non-using carrier wave for 2e
event determination (ThreshNoUsedFreq)
6. Event 2F
2F: the quality of working carrier frequency is higher than a threshold. This event
measures the signal quality of current using carrier frequency, which doesn’t need to
start compression mode. However, this event is used for triggering event of closing
compression mode when the current started compression mode measures 2A/2B/2C.
In which:
TUsed 2f is the absolute threshold of bad qality of using carrier wave for 2f event
determination (ThreshUsedFreq).
There are two methods for the generation of compression mode frame:
1. Halving of SF
UMTS Radio Parameter
The halving of SF is fulfilled through enlarging the empty bandwidth of traffic. In this
way, part of the slot time in the same radio frame can be specially used for measuring
inter-frequency and intersystem and part of the slot time can be specially used for data
bit transmission. The transmission strategy of SF halving is generally used for the
traffic with high requirement for time delay and minimal guarantee demand for data
rate, such as the PS data traffic of CS and S.
2. High-level scheduling
The substance of high-level scheduling is that the high-level regulates the rate of data
transmission. Part of the slot time in the same radio frame can be specially used for
measuring inter-frequency and intersystem and part of the slot time can be specially
used for data bit transmission on condition that the empty bandwidth doesn’t change. It
is generally used for non-real-time traffic with low requirement for time delay, such as
the PS data traffic of I/B.
The GAP used for sending/receiving (measurement) can be placed in one radio frame
or between two radio frames when the compression mode is started. It is shown in the
figure below:
Transmission gap
First radio frame Second radio frame
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #TGPRC
TG pattern 1 TG patt
patter
ern
n 1 TG patt
patter
ern
n 1 TG patt
patter
ern
n 1 TG pattern 1 TG pattern 1
TG pattern 1
Transmission Transmission
gap 1 gap 2
TGSN
TGL1 TGL2
TGD
TGPL1
Absolute Threshold of the Quality of the Currently Used Frequency for 2B/2D/2F
Weight
Weight of the Currently Used Frequency for 2A/2B/2D/2F
GUI Element Name Weight of the Currently Used Frequency for 2A/2B/2D/2F
Recommended
-
Configuration
Hysteresis
Time to Trigger
(0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
Value Range
2560, 5000) ms
Periodic report parameter for the CPICH Ec/No measure: -
UE intra-frequency event report parameter for the CPICH
Ec/No measure: [100, 100, 100, 640, 100, 640]
Default Value UE periodic event report parameter for the CPICH RSCP
measure: -
UE intra-frequency event report parameter for the CPICH RSCP
measure: [100, 100, 100, 640, 100, 640]
Weight
Weight of the Non-used Frequency for 2A/2B/2C/2E
Recommended
-
Configuration
7.3
7.3 Basic
Basic princip le of int ersystem
ersystem sw itch
The intersystem refers to that UE switches to another radio access system from one
radio access system. It focuses on that UE switches to GERAN system from UTRAN
access system (switching GERAN system to UTRAN system is the policy of GERAN
system). The purpose of intersystem is to ensure the service continuity and load sharing.
Ensuring the service continuity is based on the switch of intersystem measurement. The
load sharing of intersystem is based on the blind switch of coverage or inclusion
relation. The background of intersystem switch triggered by load sharing includes load
balancing and load control.
control.
The definition and handling process of event for intersystem switch are as follows:
Chapter 7 Control parameter switch
1. Event 3A
3A: the quality of current used UTRAN carrier frequency is lower than a threshold and
the quality of other radio system is higher than a threshold. It is used for the
determination of intersystem switch.
In which:
T Used
Used is the absolute threshold of current operating frequency ( Thresh ).
M Other
Other RAT is the quality measuring result of other systems.
TOther RAT the absolute threshold of good qality for other systems ( ThreshSys).
2. Event 3C
3C: the quality of other radio systems is higher than a threshold, which can be used for
the determination of intersystem.
In which:
M Other
Other RAT is the quality measuring result of other systems.
CIOOther RAT is the quality offset of other system cells (CellIndivOffset (gsmRelation)).
TOther RAT the absolute threshold of good qality for other systems ( ThreshSys).
In the event determination of intersystem, when the carrier wave meets the reporting
range or threshold of certain event, the event can be reported by the meeting of lasting
a period of time (TrigTime (Rat)) in order to avoid the intra-frequency event
misdeclaration caused by fluctuation of carrier wave quality.
quality.
GUI Element Name Absolute Threshold of the Quality of UTRAN Cell for 3a
3GPP Name W
3GPP Name W
Recommended
-
Configuration
Determination Hysteresis
measure: [4, 4, 2, 4] dB
Periodic report parameter for the CPICH RSCP local system
measure: -
UE event report parameter for the CPICH RSCP local system
measure: [4, 4, 4, 4] dB
Scope UTRAN Cell and Service Related
The greater the parameter value is, the harder event 3A/3C is
Recommended
triggered; the smaller the parameter value is, the easier event
Configuration
3A/3C is triggered.