ZXSDR BTS Structure and Principle

Objectives

Introduction to ZXSDR
Main Features of ZXSDR
Main Differences Between ZXSDR and
Traditional 2G BTS
ZXSDR BTS Family Introduction
ZXSDR BTS Hardware Function
Configuration of ZXSDR
Alarm Handling

Introduction to ZXSDR

Challenges in the Development of

Communication Technology
SDR Concept

Challenge in the Development of

Communication Technology

With the increasing communication demands, new

technologies come out in succession. The
common concern for communication operators
and equipment suppliers is how to upgrade
equipment more flexibly and protect the
investment of operators to greatest extent in the
continuous technology updates.
The SDR concept is proposed for this problem.

SDR Concept

The software defined radio (SDR) is defined as

radio in which some or all of the physical layer
functions are software defined.

SDR Concept

The traditional communication equipment, namely the

hardware radio (HR), functions through the hardware.
Therefore, functions are often improved by upgrading the
equipment. SDR uses the hardware as a general
processing platform and functions through the software

Why to Select ZXSDR Series BTS?

ZTE SDR serial BTS are a brand-new series of radio

products designed and produced by ZTE. They use the
advanced SDR technology and their hardware structure is
based on the uniform platform of ZTE, innovatively
supporting multiple radio access methods, including GSM,
UMTS, CDMA2000, and WiMAX. In addition, SDR can be
smoothly evolved into the Enhanced EDGE/LTE.

Main Features of ZXSDR

High-integrity
Flexible Architecture
Multiple New Functions
Lower Cost

Main Features of ZXSDR

GSM networking mainly uses three types of SDR

BTS:
the first is indoor macro BTS 8800
the second is outdoor macro BTS8900

Main Features of ZXSDR

the third is distributed BTS in which BBU is at the local

end and RU is at the remote end (RRU), such as
ZXSDR B8200 GU360 + ZXSDR B8860 GU906/GU186.

High-integrity

Based on the All-IP transmission structure.

Support RU of multiple bands.
BBU supports 60TRX, and RU supports 6TRX/2TRX.
RU60 board supports 6TRX, and RU02 board supports
2TRX.
One fiber supports 24 TRXs.
2G supports a maximum capacity of S666666 or
S12/12/12; 3G supports a maximum of 12CS; the dual
mode supports a maximum of S333 + S666 (GSM +
UMTS).
Support the smooth evolution to LTE and HSPA+

Flexible Architecture

Support the macro BTS and RRU

Support FE/GE and E1/T1 (IPOE)

BBU and RU within a cabinet is called a macro BTS.

RRU is called a distributed BTS
Do not support the channelized E1/T1 currently

Support the indoor/outdoor type

Small size, light weight, energy-saving and
environment protection
Support the technology evolution

Multiple New Functions

Baseband frequency hopping

Transmit/receive diversity
DDT/DPCT
Multi-carrier combination

Lower Cost

Reduced unit cost

Reduced typical networking cost
Saved ABIS bandwidth
Reduced operating cost
Reduced maintenance cost

Main Differences Between ZXSDR and

Traditional
2G BTS

The base band and RF unit are in the same

module in V2,3 BTS. ZTE SDR BBU and RU are
separated.
lower power consumption .
Capacity

Power Consumption

BB BBU+RRU Architecture:Arch
BTS is divided into BBU and RRU. One BBU can provide baseband
resources for multiple RRU.itec

Introduction to OMCB
A traditional 2G BTS (such as BTSV2 and BTSV3) is configured and
managed through OMCR, while the configurations of a SDR BTS should
be performed on LMT or OMCB. OMCR is used to configure some radio
data.

to OMCB

IP Abis Interface

The other major difference for a SDR BTS from a

traditional 2G BTS is that the Abis/Iub uses IP protocol. Its
physical bearer can be FE/GE or E1/T1 (IP over E1/T1),
but not the E1/T1 of TDMBTS can fully use the existing
transmission equipment to save the user investment; if
FE/GE is used, BTS will obtain more bandwidth, which is
oriented to the communication system evolution to all IP.

ZXSDR BTS Family Introduction

ZXSDR BS8700
ZXSDR BS8800
ZXSDR BS8900
ZXSDR BS8906
ZXSDR BTS Work Principle
ZXSDR BTS Operation and Maintenance

SDR Base Station Family

Distributed BTS BS8700, flexible
B8200

R8840 R8860

BS8700

=
RSU40/RSU60

+
+

B8200

cell.

Indoor Marco BTS BS8800, can be

installed in equipment room for indoor

coverage

BS8900

Micro BTS BS8906, provide Low-cost

integrated solution for single-sector

BS8800

RSU40/RSU60

indoor and outdoor coverage

BS8906

RSU40/RSU60

B8200

rapid deployment , can be used for both

B8200

networking, 0 space requirement and

Outdoor Marco BTS BS8900, can be

installed in cabinet for outdoor
coverage, it can adapt to various
environment

Agenda

ZXSDR BTS Family Introduction

ZXSDR BS8700
ZXSDR BS8800
ZXSDR BS8900
ZXSDR BS8906
ZXSDR BTS Work Principle
ZXSDR BTS Operation and Maintenance

ZXSDR B8200
ZXSDR B8200 system description
ZXSDR B8200 GU360 is a dual-mode baseband unit. It can
support the GSM or UMTS system or both, and share the
common control function and transmission.
ZXSDR B8200 GU360 supports a maximum of 60 GSM
carriers, or 12 UMTS carrier-sectors.
ZXSDR B8200 hardware structure

ZXSDR B8200

ZXSDR R8860 Hardware Structure

ZXSDR R8860 is the outdoor dual-mode RF remote unit in
the ZXSDR serial BTS. The core of the R8860 is the multicarrier technology.
When the R8860 is used as the RF unit of the GSM, it can
support 1 - 6 carriers;

ZXSDR R8860 Hardware Structure

The R8860 can be categorized into ZXSDR R8860 GU906

and ZXSDR R8860 GU186.
The GU indicates that the GSM and UMTS dual modes
are supported.
The 906 indicates that the GSM900 and UMTS900 are
supported, and the transmitting power is 80 W.
The 186 indicates that the GSM1800 and UMTS1800
are supported, and the transmitting power is 80 W.

B8200+R8860 Installation and Distribution

Diagram

ZXSDR BS8700

ZXSDR BS8700 consists of BBU (B8200) and RRU (R8860). 8200

is an indoor GSM/UMTS dual-mode BBU product. R8860 is an outdoor
GSM/UMTS dual-mode remote radio unit. B8200 and R8600
work in cooperation to implement BTS/Node B functions.
BS8700 supports GSM (850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz)
and UMTS (850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz). It can also
independently serve as a GSM or UMTS macro base station.

Hardware Architecture of BS8700

BBU
BB
(uBPG)
FS

BS8700

Antenna

CPRI

R8860

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R8840
R8860

ZXSDR B8200 Introduction

B8200 accomplishes the following basic functions

with RRU in Um/Uu, Abis/Iub and O&M interfaces.

RRU and B8200 accomplishes UE access and radio link transmission

including RF processing, channel coding and decoding, channel
multiplexing and de-multiplexing, measuring and reporting, power
control, transmit diversity, receiving diversity, calibration and
synchronization.

With Abis/Iub interface, RRU and B8200 connects with BSC/RNC and
accomplishes the following functions including cell management,
reporting BTS measurement information, broadcasting system
Information, implementing access control from BSC/RNC, mobility
management, radio resource management and controlling.

With operating and maintenance interface, B8200 provides system

management functions including configuration management, alarm
management, status checking and system monitoring

Base Band Unit - ZXSDR B8200

Performance Index
GSM Processing Capability:
19 inch
2U

88.4mm

60TRX (12TRX *5uBPGs )

24 Cell / BBU

482.6mm
Based on Unified MicroTCA Platform

Interface Index

Physical Index

Abis Interface:

16*E1/T1

1*FE/GE Electric/Optical(8 VLAN)

To RRU: 12*1.25Gbps CPRI optical interface

Volume:
88.4482.6197mm HWD

Weight: 8.75kg (full configuration)

Typical Power Consumption :

GSM 80W / 6TRX

Power Supply: -48V DC

Temperature Range: -20 55

Humidity Range: 5% 95%

Networking Topology of RRU

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Agenda

ZXSDR BTS Family Introduction

ZXSDR BS8700
ZXSDR BS8800
ZXSDR BS8900
ZXSDR BS8906
ZXSDR BTS Work Principle
ZXSDR BTS Operation and Maintenance

ZXSDR BS8800 Introduction

ZXSDR BS8800 (hereafter BS8800) is one of multi-carrier, multi-mode indoor

macro base station in ZXSDR BTS series.

BS8800 accomplishes UE access and radio link transmission including RF

processing, channel coding and decoding, channel multiplexing and demultiplexing, measuring and reporting, power control, transmit diversity, receiving
diversity, calibration and synchronization.

BS8800 connects with BSC/RNC and accomplishes the following functions

including cell management, reporting BTS measurement information, broadcasting
system Information, implementing access control from BSC/RNC, mobility
management, radio resource management and controlling, FP processing and
ATM transmission management.

With operating and maintenance interface, BS8800 provides system management

functions including configuration management, alarm management, status
checking and system monitoring.

BS8800 adopts standard 19 inches rack structure. The volume is main cabinet
dimension: 950mm * 600mm * 450mm (H*W*D), auxiliary cabinet dimension:
700mm * 600mm * 450mm (H*W*D).

Integrated Indoor Macro Site - ZXSDR BS8800

SDR BS8800

Radio Unit:
RSU40/RSU60

Performance
PerformanceIndex
Index
GSM Processing Capability:
GSM Processing Capability:
GSM: 60 TRX (12TRX * 5 BP boards
GSM: 60 TRX (12TRX * 5 BP boards

Radio Unit

24 Cell / BBU
24 Cell / BBU
Receive Sensitivity:
Receive Sensitivity:
GSM -113dBm@single antenna
GSM -113dBm@single antenna

Baseband
Unit

B8200

Interface
InterfaceIndex
Index
Iub Interface:
Iub Interface:
8*E1/T1(Can expand to 16)
8*E1/T1(Can expand to 16)
1*GE/FE Optical or 1*GE/FE Electrical
1*GE/FE Optical or 1*GE/FE Electrical
To RRU: 12 *1.25Gbps CPRI Optical Interface
To RRU: 12 *1.25Gbps CPRI Optical Interface

Physical
PhysicalIndex
Index
Volume: 950600450mm HWD
Volume: 950600450mm HWD

(Main
(MainCabinet)
Cabinet)
Weight: 135kg (Main Cabinet)
Weight: 135kg (Main Cabinet)
Typical Power Consumption S666:735W(RSU60)
Typical Power Consumption S666:735W(RSU60)
Power Supply: -48V DC (-40~-57V DC)
Power Supply: -48V DC (-40~-57V DC)

BS8800 Hardware Structure

Radio Unit

Power
Distribution Module

Wiring
Duct

950mm
Fan

Transmission
Device

Ventilation

Base Band

450 mm
600mm

37

Radio Unit:
RSU40,RSU60
Wiring Duct:
Used to walk wiring in rack, such
as fiber or SFP cable between BBU
and RSU.
Power Distribution Module:
Passive power distribution unit
Transmission Device:
1U slot, it can provide built-in
transmission or microwave devices
to save operators investment.
Base Band Unit:
2*B8200 can be placed in
maximum
FAN
Used to perform heat dissipation
for RSU modules, 6 fans in total

BS8800 - Easy to Stack, Easy to expand

Radio Unit

700mm

450 mm
Auxiliary Cabinet 600mm

Cable Chute

Power Distribution
Module

Ventilation
Fan

1650mm
Radio Unit

Cable Chute
950mm
Power Distribution
Module

950mm

Ventilation
450 mm
Main Cabinet 600mm

450 mm

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Agenda

ZXSDR BTS Family Introduction

ZXSDR BS8700
ZXSDR BS8800
ZXSDR BS8900
ZXSDR BS8906
ZXSDR BTS Work Principle
ZXSDR BTS Operation and Maintenance

ZXSDR BS8900 Introduction

ZXSDR BS8900 (hereafter BS8900) is one of multi-carrier, multi-mode outdoor

macro base station in ZXSDR BTS series.

BS8900 accomplishes UE access and radio link transmission including RF

processing, channel coding and decoding, channel multiplexing and demultiplexing, measuring and reporting, power control, transmit diversity, receiving
diversity, calibration and synchronization.

BS8900 connects with BSC/RNC and accomplishes the following functions

including cell management, reporting BTS measurement information, broadcasting
system Information, implementing access control from BSC/RNC, mobility
management, radio resource management and controlling, ATM transmission
management.

With operating and maintenance interface, BS8900 provides system management

functions including configuration management, alarm management, status
checking and system monitoring.

BS8900 adopts standard 19 inches rack structure, is composed of outdoor RF

cabinets RC8910, RC8911, RC8931, site support cabinet BC8910, and battery
cabinet PC8910.

Integrated Outdoor Macro Site - ZXSDR

BS8900
Base Band Unit:
SDR BS8900
B8200

Performance
PerformanceIndex
Index
GSM Processing Capability:
GSM Processing Capability:
GSM: 60 TRX (12TRX * 5 BP boards)
GSM: 60 TRX (12TRX * 5 BP boards)
24 Cell / BBU
24 Cell / BBU
Receive Sensitivity:
Receive Sensitivity:
GSM -113dBm@single antenna
GSM -113dBm@single antenna

Radio Unit:
RSU40/RSU60

Interface
InterfaceIndex
Index
Abis interface:
Abis interface:

Physical
PhysicalIndex
Index

Volume: 1900600600mm HWD

Volume: 1900600600mm HWD

8*E1/T1(Can expand to 16)

8*E1/T1(Can expand to 16)

(Standard
(StandardConfiguration)
Configuration)
Weight: 220kg ( with 3RSU)
Weight: 220kg ( with 3RSU)

1*GE Optical or 1*GE/FE Electrical

1*GE Optical or 1*GE/FE Electrical

Typical Power Consumption:S666:725W(RSU60)

Typical Power Consumption:S666:725W(RSU60)

To RRU: 12 *1.25Gbps CPRI Optical interface

To RRU: 12 *1.25Gbps CPRI Optical interface

Power Supply: -48V DC(-40VDC ~ -57VDC)

Power Supply: -48V DC(-40VDC ~ -57VDC)

SDR BS8900 Hardware Structure

Heat Exchanger
Transmission
Device
Lightning
protection box
Base Band Unit

RSU40,RSU60

6*RU can be supported in maximum

Power Distribution Module:

Passive power distribution unit

Heat Exchanger:

AC/DC Unit
FAN
PDM

Cable rack

Radio Unit:

Perform heat dissipation for base band,

power and transmission unit

Transmission

Battery

Radio Unit

Provide -48V DC power for BS8900, it

contains monitor unit and rectifier unit

Battery Cabinet:

42

B8200

AC /DC Unit(B121):

7U slot with DC power supply, it can provide

built-in transmission or microwave devices
to save operators investment, 4U slot with
AC power supply

Base Band Unit:

Device:

the nominal capacity of the built-in batteries

is 300Ah

Agenda

ZXSDR BTS Family Introduction

ZXSDR BS8700
ZXSDR BS8800
ZXSDR BS8900
ZXSDR BS8900A
ZXSDR BS8906
ZXSDR BTS Work Principle
ZXSDR BTS Operation and Maintenance

ZXSDR BS8900A

Hardware Architecture
BBU performs Abis/Iub interface functions, signaling processing,baseband
processing, remote and local O&M functions, working status monitoring, and
alarm functions.
RRU performs terminal access and RF link transmission function through
Um/Uu interface.

ZXSDR BTS Hardware Function

Clock and control module (CC):

Function: frame management, GPS/BITS clock

access, Abis/Iub interface, Ethernet switch (switch
between the signaling stream and media stream)

Location: fixed in slot 1 or 2. You can insert one

or two (active/standby) boards

ZXSDR BTS Hardware Function

Network switch module (FS):

Function: provide the interface between the BBU and RRU to switch
the baseband IQ data.

Location: fixed in slot 3 or 4. You can insert one or two (for load
sharing) boards.

Baseband processing board (BP):

Function: the BP board can be divided into two categories: the UBPG
(common GSM baseband processing board) supporting the GSM, which
modulates/demodulates 12 IQ channels, and supports baseband FM and
dynamic/static power control.
Location: slot 5, 6, 7, or 8, or slot 3 or 4 (only one is inserted,
because the FS needs a slot).

ZXSDR BTS Hardware Function

Field alarm module (SA):

Function: provide 8 E1/T1 interfaces, dry contact interfaces (6

inputs + 2 inputs/outputs), and alarm monitoring.
Location: fixed in slot 13.

Power management module (PM):

Function: provide -48 V DC input, and the power management

function such as over-/under-voltage protection.
Location: insert one or two (active/standby) boards in slots 14 and
15.

Configuration of ZXSDR

OMCR Data Configuration

OMCB Data Configuration

OMCR Data Configuration

Task Purpose

Set the BSC global resource configuration parameters.

Configure the Abis interface board and OMCB interface
bard of the BSC.
Configure the Abis interface, OMCB interface, IP interface
of the BSC virtual address.
Configure the logical site and radio parameters of the SDR

OMCR Data Configuration

Task Preparation

The operating system, database and iOMCRV6.20 network

management including the OMCR and OMCB are correctly installed
and run normally.
The A interface and Gb interface of the iBSC are connected, and the
dialing test is normal.
IP addresses of the SDR site, Abis interface on the BSC, OMCB
interface, OMCB interface and the virtual IP address of the BSC are
planned. The module number corresponding to the SDR on the BSC
and Abis interface position are also planned.