ACCESSNET®-T IP

TETRA iBS
TETRA integrated Base Station Testing
and Commissioning Manual
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Table of contents
1 Notes on the document ...............................................................................................5
1.1 Objectives of the document .................................................................................5
1.2 Intended audience of the document ....................................................................5
1.3 Qualification of personnel ....................................................................................5
1.4 Reading and navigation aids in the document .....................................................6
1.5 Figures and special notations used .....................................................................6
1.5.1 Figures used..................................................................................................6
1.5.2 Special notations ...........................................................................................6
1.5.2.1 Operating procedures ............................................................................6
1.5.2.2 Safety instructions used .........................................................................7
1.5.2.3 General instructions used ......................................................................8
2 Safety regulations .......................................................................................................9
2.1 Safety instructions and declaration of conformity ................................................9
2.1.1 Safety instructions and declaration of conformity for Europe ........................9
2.2 Intended use ......................................................................................................11
2.3 RF radiation information ....................................................................................12
2.3.1 RF radiation profile ......................................................................................12
2.3.2 RF radiation safety ......................................................................................12
2.4 Safety measures ................................................................................................12
2.4.1 Authorized personnel ..................................................................................13
2.4.2 Electromagnetic compatibility ......................................................................14
2.4.2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility for Europe.............................................14
2.4.3 Notes on the electrical system ....................................................................14
2.4.4 Hazardous substances ................................................................................15
2.4.4.1 Hazardous substances outside Europe ...............................................15
2.4.5 Product disposal ..........................................................................................15
2.4.5.1 Product disposal outside Europe .........................................................15
2.5 Safety and responsibility ....................................................................................15
2.6 Safety markings .................................................................................................17
2.6.1 Safety markings on the product ..................................................................17
2.6.2 Safety markings on transport boxes ............................................................17
2.6.2.1 Safety marking "Fragile" ......................................................................17
2.6.2.2 Safety marking "Transport Upright" .....................................................18
2.6.2.3 Safety marking "Keep dry" ...................................................................18
3 Product description ...................................................................................................19

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3.1 Connectors ........................................................................................................21
3.2 LED indicators ...................................................................................................22
3.3 Mounting bracket ...............................................................................................23
3.4 Wiring.................................................................................................................25
3.5 Overview of function blocks ...............................................................................25
3.6 Redundancy options ..........................................................................................26
3.6.1 Redundant main control channel (MCCH) ..................................................26
3.6.2 Fallback operation .......................................................................................27
4 Transport and storage ..............................................................................................28
4.1 Safety measures and prerequisites ...................................................................28
4.2 Tools, aids and materials ...................................................................................28
4.3 Product transport ...............................................................................................28
4.4 Storage ..............................................................................................................29
5 Site requirements ......................................................................................................30
5.1 Mounting requirements ......................................................................................30
5.2 Environmental requirements ..............................................................................31
5.3 Earthing and lightning protection requirements .................................................31
5.3.1 Earthing requirements .................................................................................31
5.3.2 Lightning protection requirements ...............................................................31
5.3.3 Installation scenarios ...................................................................................32
6 Setup and commissioning .........................................................................................34
6.1 Safety measures and prerequisites ...................................................................34
6.2 Tools ..................................................................................................................34
7 Function tests and operational monitoring ................................................................35
7.1 Work equipment for function tests .....................................................................35
7.2 Connecting the service computer ......................................................................36
7.3 Checking the status of the TETRA iBS ..............................................................37
7.4 Displaying states using the Network Element Manager ....................................37
7.5 Checking the availability ....................................................................................38
7.6 Checking GNSS.................................................................................................39
7.6.1 Checking the installation site of the GNSS antenna ...................................39
7.6.2 GNSS operational monitoring......................................................................40
7.6.3 Function tests and GNSS fault analysis ......................................................40
7.7 VSWR and reflected power sensors ..................................................................41
8 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................43

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Notes on the document TETRA iBS

1 Notes on the document

This chapter provides information on using the document. In addition, it specifies
requirements that are absolutely necessary when working with the product.

1.1 Objectives of the document

The present document describes the procedures that are required for the activities on
and with the product:

￭ Transport
￭ Storage
￭ Setup at the site
￭ Commissioning
In this context, it describes the relevant safety regulations as well as the components
and operation of the product that is used in the ACCESSNET-T IP mobile radio system.

1.2 Intended audience of the document

The present document reverts to all the persons, who:

￭ operate an ACCESSNET-T IP TETRA mobile radio system

￭ transport and store the product,
￭ set up the product on site,
￭ connect the electrical system of the product on site,
￭ connect the antenna and all other connections to the product on site,
￭ commission the product.
Each person commissioned with performing the tasks mentioned above with or on the
system must have read and understood the present document and the associated
accompanying documentation.

1.3 Qualification of personnel

Only experts are permitted to perform the tasks described in the present document.
The experts must be authorized to perform these tasks.

Experts are persons who:

￭ are trained and experienced in the corresponding field

￭ are familiar with the applicable standards, regulations and provisions associated
with the corresponding task.
The experts must have electrician or comparable electrical training for the activities
described.

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1.4 Reading and navigation aids in the document

As reading and navigation aids, overview tables have been provided at the beginning
of the respective chapters in the present document. These are to provide the reader
with an overview of the tasks to be performed. In addition, they indicate the order in
which the tasks are to be performed. When you have completed a work step, always
navigate to the next work step via the overview table to ensure that the tasks are
performed in the correct order. The overview tables are useful for readers of the
printed document (indication of the corresponding chapters) as well as for readers of a
PDF document at the PC (via active cross-references to the corresponding chapters).

1.5 Figures and special notations used

Figures and symbols are used in the present document. They are used to illustrate the
product and to emphasize particular pieces of information.

1.5.1 Figures used

The figures used in this document show the product, if necessary in a simplified form
for clarity (e.g. technical drawings). They refer to different product designs. If not
described otherwise, the respective figure relates to the standard product design.

1.5.2 Special notations

The special forms of notation described below are intended to make it easier to under-
stand the information. They emphasize specific pieces of information, help you to
recognize this information fast and take corresponding measures.

1.5.2.1 Operating procedures

The present document describes the tasks that have to be performed in the form of
operating procedures. Standard operating procedures guide you step by step through
a sequence of actions until you have reached the desired goal.

Example of a sequence of actions:

Goal of the actions

Preparation

￭ List of the prerequisite(s) for an action

￭ …
1. Description of the first of several work steps.

 A possible result of the work step just performed.

2. Description of the second work step.

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➔ Confirmation: Results of the entire sequence of actions.

1.5.2.2 Safety instructions used

Safety instructions in this document point to a hazard that may put persons or the
product/system at risk.

Within a safety instruction, the following items are brought to your attention:

￭ Type of danger
￭ Source of danger
￭ Measures to be taken to avert the specified danger
Shown below are four security advice symbols which indicate the severity of the
danger by means of different keywords (danger, warning, caution, attention). The
symbols shown may vary depending on the nature and source of the danger.

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This symbol identifies security instructions

You are warned of an imminent danger for the life or health of persons.
➔ The arrow identifies a precautionary measure designed to avert this danger.

This symbol identifies security instructions

You are warned of a potential danger for the life or health of persons.
➔ The arrow identifies a precautionary measure designed to avert this danger.

This symbol identifies security instructions

You are warned of a potentially dangerous situation for the life or health of persons.
➔ The arrow identifies a precautionary measure designed to avert this danger.

This symbol identifies security instructions

You are warned of a danger for the product.
➔ The arrow identifies a precautionary measure designed to avert this danger.

1.5.2.3 General instructions used

General instructions provide supplementary and useful information.

Important information
This symbol identifies information that may assist in handling and using the product.
This includes references to further information.

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2 Safety regulations
This chapter describes the safety regulations relevant for using the product TETRA iBS.

2.1 Safety instructions and declaration of conformity

The operation of the product is subject to the statutory provisions of the respective
country, in which the product is used. For the operation, the required operating
licenses must be requested from the responsible local authorities. Particularly the
frequency range used must be reserved for the respective purpose in the country, in
which the product is used. The product user is responsible for complying with the
statutory provisions and the intended use.

2.1.1 Safety instructions and declaration of conformity for Europe

The product is in conformity with the basic requirements of the applicable European
directives. This is confirmed by the marking (CE) of the installed components. The
Declarations of Conformity of the installed components may be viewed upon request. If
you have any questions in this regard, please contact Hytera.

In Germany, the law that governs placing radio devices on the market
(Funkanlagengesetz (FuAG)) applies, which implements the European Directive
2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive (RED)). The product complies with the
fundamental requirements and the other relevant provisions of this directive.

The product is assigned the equipment class code for radio equipment of class 2 (2.12)
and is marked as follows.

Figure 1: Conformity: CE marking

Within the scope of the European Directive 2014/53/EU, the network operator must
ensure that the health and safety of the product user and other persons (Article 3 (1)a
of 2014/53/EU and 1999/519/EC) are guaranteed. With respect to the exposure of
people to electromagnetic fields (110 MHz to 40 GHz), product standard EN 50385
must be applied.

The TETRA iBS is approved in Europe for the frequency ranges listed in the table
below.

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Certified frequency ranges

Model name Frequency range (MHz) Rating (W)

TETRA iBS 380 TX: 390–430 40

RX: 380–420

Operating authorizations must exist to operate the product in the following member
states of the European Union and further states, refer to the table below.

States

Member states of the European Union

BE BG CZ DK

DE EE IE EL

ES FR HR IT

CY LV LT LU

HU MT NL AT

PL PT RO SI

SK FI SE UK
Further states
CH IS LI NO

TR --- --- ---

￭ The abbreviations for the member states of the European Union are as follows:
Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE),
Estonia (EE), Ireland (IE), Greece (EL), Spain (ES), France (FR), Croatia (HR),
Italy (IT), Cyprus (CY), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Hungary
(HU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT),
Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK), Finland (FI), Sweden (SE), and
United Kingdom (UK).
￭ The abbreviations for the further states are as follows: Switzerland (CH), Iceland
(IS), Liechtenstein (LI), Norway (NO) and Turkey (TR).
The use of the respective frequency ranges may vary depending on the country of use.
If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Hytera.

The general security instructions and accident prevention regulations are described in
the "Grundsätze der Prävention" (DGUV-V1) (Principles of Prevention) accident
prevention regulations. Publisher of the Accident Prevention Guidelines is the
Federation of German Industrial Trade Associations (HVBG), Sankt Augustin. For
sources of supply, please revert to the responsible Accident Prevention and Insurance
Association office. For work performed on electrical installations, the "Electrical
installations and equipment" accident prevention regulation (DGUV-V3) must be
heeded.

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The product complies with the safety-related requirements of the European Low
voltage directive (2014/35/EU) due to application of the standard EN 62368-1. The
requirements of this standard must not be violated when using the product.

The network operator is responsible for ensuring that:

￭ the product is used exclusively within the scope of the intended use,
￭ work on the electrical installation is performed only by experts that have been
trained accordingly,
￭ special legal requirements that govern the operation of the product are complied
with,
￭ Product modifications or expansions:
– are performed only after having consulted Hytera,
– are only performed in compliance with the state of the art and scientific
knowledge,
– are performed taking into consideration the applicable national and
international provisions,
– are performed exclusively by trained experts who have been authorized
accordingly,
￭ damage to the product and product defects are immediately remedied by experts
that have been trained and authorized accordingly,
￭ appropriate measures are taken against radio interference,
￭ any defects in the operation room that come up later on are eliminated immediately,
￭ for subsequent modifications of the operation room, the requirements described in
the present document are always taken into consideration,
￭ appropriate fire precautions are taken as required (e.g. the use of appropriate fire
extinguishers),
￭ special legal requirements that control the operation and handling of batteries and
battery systems, if used, are complied with and that appropriate security devices
and measures are provided and taken as required.

Country-specific laws and provisions

All the stipulated laws and provisions of the respective country of use shall always
apply. The network operator is responsible for the adherence to these laws and
provisions.

2.2 Intended use

The product is exclusively designed for being used as a professional TETRA base
station. In this application it is used for the wireless communication between
subscribers equipped with the corresponding terminals as well as for switching calls
and transferring data between subscribers within a TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio)
network.

Intended use also includes that:

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￭ the TETRA iBS is for use indoors and outdoors,

￭ all the security instructions set forth in the product documents are always heeded,
￭ all the maintenance tasks described are performed in the interval specified,
￭ the general, national and in-house safety regulations are heeded. Any other use is
impermissible.
The product is not used as intended, for example, if:

￭ the requirements described in the product documents haven't been met and
instructions are disregarded,
￭ the product is modified structurally or technically without the approval of Hytera,
￭ replacement parts are used that differ from the components installed by default.
The network operator of the product is responsible for damage to the product or
damage caused by the product if the product was used beyond the intended
application range and/or was not used as intended.

2.3 RF radiation information

This product must be restricted to operations in an Occupational/Controlled RF
exposure Environments. Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and
able to exercise control over their RF exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.

2.3.1 RF radiation profile

Radio Frequency (RF) is a frequency of electromagnetic radiation in the range at which

radio signals are transmitted. RF technology is widely used in communication,
medicine, food processing and other fields. It may generate radiation during use.

2.3.2 RF radiation safety

In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant industries including science,
engineering, medicine and health work with international organizations to develop
standards for safe exposure to RF radiation.

Used accessories
Use the accessories specified by Hytera only. If not, Hytera shall not be liable for any
losses or damages arising out of use of unauthorized accessories.

2.4 Safety measures

All the regulations specified in the following must be adhered to without fail:

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￭ If extension cables or multiple socket outlets are used, make sure that they are
inspected for proper condition periodically.
￭ After any security-related parts have been replaced (e.g. power switch or circuit
breakers) a security check must be performed (visual inspection, protective
conductor load, leakage resistance, leakage current measurement, function test).
￭ Observe other task-related security measures and requirements in the standard
operating procedures.

Heed the security labeling!

In addition to the safety notices described within the product documentation, all safety
labels attached in and on the product must be observed. They point out potential
hazardous areas and must neither be removed nor changed.

2.4.1 Authorized personnel

The product may only transported, set up/installed, connected, commissioned,

operated and maintained by experts who know and follow the respective valid safety
and installation regulations.

The experts must be authorized to perform the required tasks by the person
responsible for the security in the enterprise of the network operator. This aspect
includes ensuring that access to the site is safeguarded and instruction has been
provided on all precautionary measures to be taken.

Experts are persons, who

￭ are trained and experienced in the corresponding field,

￭ are familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, provisions and security codes,
￭ have been instructed in the mode of operation and the operating conditions of the
equipment components,
￭ can identify and avert dangers.
Depending on the tasks to be performed, the following user groups are distinguished:

￭ Operators: Persons who

– operate the product,
– monitor, interrupt, terminate and restore operation of the product.
￭ Service personnel: Persons who
– set up the product,
– prepare and restore the operational state,
– adjust and/or parameterize the product,
– monitor, interrupt, terminate and restore operation of the product,
– maintain, care for, and repair the product.

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2.4.2 Electromagnetic compatibility

For function-related reasons, increased electromagnetic radiation may occur with

specific products, e.g. RF radio systems. Taking into consideration that unborn life is
increasingly worthy of being protected, pregnant women should be protected through
appropriate measures. People with personal medical devices such as cardiac
pacemakers and hearing aids can also be endangered by electromagnetic radiation.
The network operator is obliged to assess workplaces with a considerable risk of
exposure to radiation and to avert any hazards.

2.4.2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility for Europe

In proper state and when operated properly, the product complies with all the
requirements in respect of interference radiation according to ETSI EN 301 489-5. The
connections conducting RF signals must neither be manipulated nor damaged.

When using the product with active typical transmitters, the requirements of EN 50385
in respect of the health and security of a user or any other person in high-frequency
fields are met. Compliance with EN 50385 is achieved as of a minimum distance to the
observation point of the antenna, refer to the following table. The maximum antenna
gain is 12.1 dBi.

Minimum distance

Frequency band Minimum distance

390–430 MHz, 380–420 MHz 5.37 m

2.4.3 Notes on the electrical system

The product may be operated only in the operational states specified by the
manufacturer without impairment of the ventilation.

Make sure that all the security measures on the equipment, on the connecting cables
and on the load have been taken. Electrical connections may be made/disconnected
only when neither voltage nor current is applied to the equipment. Voltage may still be
present on the outputs of the equipment after the device has been switched off.

The base station has no integrated disconnect device so it need to be equipped with a
disconnect device by installation.

￭ for PERMANENT CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect

device shall be incorporated external to the equipment, e.g. in the power supply.
￭ for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near to the
equipment and shall be easily accessible, e.g. power supply source plug.
The base station is equipped with a FUSE (0325025.MXP) Rated 250 V/25 A.

Only perform tasks on the product which are described in the present document.

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2.4.4 Hazardous substances

The following chapters contain information on hazardous substances.

2.4.4.1 Hazardous substances outside Europe

All the stipulated laws and provisions of the respective country of use shall always
apply. The network operator is responsible for the adherence to these laws and
provisions.

2.4.5 Product disposal

The following chapters contain information on product disposal.

2.4.5.1 Product disposal outside Europe

All the stipulated laws and provisions of the respective country of use shall always
apply. The operator is responsible for compliance with these.

2.5 Safety and responsibility

The following chapter lists all relevant security notices for the safe handling of the
product. The listed security notices must be followed for all operations on the product.

Observing the product documentation

The product documentation is part of the product and an important component in the
security concept. Its non-observance can result in serious injuries or even death.

➔ Read the product documentation and always follow all described procedures and
warning notices.

➔ Always keep the product documentation next to the product.

➔ Pass on the product documentation to all subsequent users.

Use suitable means of lifting and/or transportation

The product is very heavy. As a result, a risk of injury exists when lifting the product. In
addition, the product may fall and be damaged when lifting.

➔ Use suitable means of lifting and/or transportation.

➔ Wear safety gloves.

➔ Lift the product only for a short period of time.

➔ Lift the product evenly.

➔ If necessary, ask an additional person to assist during lifting.

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Danger from falling loads

If an unpacked product resting on a pallet is being lifted, e.g. with a fork lift, it could fall
down. Persons located in the lifting area of the fork lift can receive life-threatening
injuries.

➔ Transport the product exclusively while it is standing on a pallet in its packaging to

prevent it from tipping over.

➔ Before any loading activity, check the load capacity of the fork lift.

➔ The fork length of the fork lift must be longer than the pallet. A fork length that is too
short causes damages to the floor panels of the pallet or the product.

Risk of injury from scattered material

During setup and commissioning of the product, connecting cables and lines are
connected and, if necessary, routed. This may lead to tripping sources for third parties
and represent a significant risk of injury.

➔ Avoid tripping sources for third parties from scattered connecting cables and lines.

Wear safety gloves

The product features sharp edges on the inside. Risk of injury if you do not wear safety
gloves.

➔ Always wear safety gloves when working on the product.

Risk of electric shock from energized components

The hardware components in the equipment or compact rack are energized. Touching
energized parts can cause an electric shock.

➔ When working in and on the equipment or compact rack, ensure that the power
source at the site is switched off. This must have been checked with a voltmeter.

➔ Deploy a switch interlock to ensure that a deactivated power source cannot be

activated thoughtlessly by a third person.

Risk of electric shock from missing protective conductor

The risk of an electric shock and damage to the product exists if the live cores of the
power supply cable are connected without grounding.

➔ First, connect the green-yellow protective conductor.

Risk of hot surface

The risk of over-temperature on the surface of the product exists if the environment
temperature is +70°C.

➔ Do not touch the surface of the product.

➔ Always wear safety gloves when working on the product.

➔ Wait one-half hour after switching off the product before handling parts.

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Risk of looseness and falling

The risk of looseness and falling exists if the protective caps remain on the product.
This may cause injury.

➔ When the SYNC, ETH0, and ETH1 connectors are not wired, ensure that the
protective caps are connected to the connectors.

➔ If one of the connectors is wired, remove or cut off the protective cap of the
connector.

2.6 Safety markings

The following chapters describe security markings on the product and its packaging.

2.6.1 Safety markings on the product

The product is equipped with security markings. They serve as an indication to

possible hazards and may not be deleted or modified (if necessary, marking in
accordance with DIN 4844 BGV A8 [VBG 125]).

2.6.2 Safety markings on transport boxes

To protect against improper handling of the product during a transport, the transport
boxes and the product itself are fitted with corresponding security markings to call
attention to proper handling.

Transport inspection using impact indicators

To check whether a product was properly transported, the transport boxes are fitted
with impact indicators. The impact indicator shows heavy impacts or vibrations that
were caused by an improper transport.

The following chapters describe the used security markings and indicate that the
corresponding instructions must be followed.

2.6.2.1 Safety marking "Fragile"

The security marking "Fragile" points to the necessary protection of the product against
shock. Transport boxes with this marking must absolutely be protected against shock.

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Figure 2: Safety marking "Fragile"

2.6.2.2 Safety marking "Transport Upright"

The security marking "Transport Upright" points to the cover of the transport box.
Transport boxes with this marking must always be transported with the cover at the top.

Figure 3: Safety marking "Transport Upright

2.6.2.3 Safety marking "Keep dry"

The security marking "Keep dry" points to the necessary protection of the product
against wetness (e.g. rain, high humidity during the transport in closed
vehicles/containers and/or formation of condensate when covered with a tarpaulin).
Transport boxes with this marking must absolutely be protected against any wet
influences.

Figure 4: Safety marking "Keep dry"

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3 Product description
The TETRA integrated Base Station (TETRA iBS) is a base station suitable for outdoor
and indoor operation. Due to its small size, the TETRA iBS is easily transported,
flexibly mounted, and quickly deployed, which reduces the networking cost. The
TETRA iBS can be mounted on walls and the top of antenna masts. In temporary
networking scenarios, the TETRA iBS can be deployed to build emergent radio
coverage, offering abundant solutions to command and dispatch.

With the advanced multi-carrier technology, each TETRA iBS unit offers 2 paths, and
each path provides 2 carriers. Up to 4 carriers are supported, offering the TETRA iBS a
maximum of 16 radio channels to the radio subscribers that can be used
simultaneously.

The TETRA iBS supports quad diversity for optimal reception with the highest
sensitivity. This optimizes the radio characteristic of the base stations and reduces the
number of base stations that are required for the coverage of a certain area. The
TETRA iBS can be combined with DIB-R5 indoor and DIB-R5 outdoor base stations or
used as a coverage extension for existing TETRA systems.

The TETRA iBS can support centralized switching only, without local gateways.

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Figure 5: TETRA iBS

For external synchronization, the TETRA iBS supports satellite-based synchronization,

GPS (in general Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS).

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3.1 Connectors
The following figure shows the bottom view of the TETRA iBS. The table below
describes the connectors in greater detail.

Figure 6: Bottom view of the TETRA iBS

Legend: Bottom view of the TETRA iBS

No. Label Connector Specification Description

1 RXC Auxiliary antenna N-F Connected to the auxiliary

connector 1 antenna to increase signal
reception.

2 RXA/TX Main antenna N-F Connected to main antennas for

connector 1 transmitting and receiving RF
signals.

3 RXB/TX Main antenna N-F Connected to main antennas for

connector 2 transmitting and receiving RF
signals.

4 RXD Auxiliary antenna N-F Connected to the auxiliary

connector 2 antenna to increase signal
reception.

5 DC Power inlet / Connected to the external

power supply.

6 GNSS GNSS antenna N-F (GNSS) Connected to the GNSS

connector antenna.
7 SYNC External DB19 Connected to the external
monitoring monitoring device.
device connector Supports 3 dry-contact signal
input and one RS485 signal.

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No. Label Connector Specification Description

8 ETH0 Transmission RJ45 Connected to external networks.

connector 0 The connectors are/support:
￭ Dual-path Ethernet
connectors.
￭ Transferring rate of 100
Mbps/1000 Mbps.
￭ Protocols of IPv4, IPv6,
DHCP, and DNS

9 ETH1 Transmission RJ45 Reserved network port

connector 1

3.2 LED indicators

There are six LED indicators on the TETRA iBS for indicating its operation status.
These indicators are shown in the following figure and described in the table below.

Figure 7: LED indicators on the TETRA iBS

Legend: LED indicators

Label Name Color Status Description

Run System Green Keeps off The device is not powered

operating or malfunctions.
indicator
Keeps on The device is powered,
but not started properly.

Flashing slowly The device is running

properly.

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Label Name Color Status Description

ALM Alarm Red Keeps off No alarm is reported.

indicator
Keeps on The device encounters a
hardware failure and
module replacement might
be required.

Flashing rapidly A connection error is

reported from BBU or
RRU subsystem.

ACT Service Green Keeps on Cell is set up successfully

running and RRU is transmitting
indicator power.

Keeps off Cell is not set up

successfully.

VSWR VSWR Red Keeps off No VSWR alarm is

status reported.
indicator
Flashing rapidly A major VSWR alarm is
reported.

Flashing slowly A minor VSWR alarm is

reported.

ETH0/ETH1 Network Green Keeps off The Ethernet link is faulty,

interface or the network cable is
indicator unconnected.

Flashing slowly The Ethernet link is

running properly.

Flashing rapidly The Ethernet link is

transferring data.

Note
￭ Flashing rapidly means that the LED flashes regularly at an interval of 0.125s.
￭ Flashing slowly means that the LED flashes regularly at an interval of 1s.

3.3 Mounting bracket

The TETRA iBS can be mounted on different locations. For this purpose, the mounting
bracket is used, which is suitable for e.g.:

￭ mast-mounted installation

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￭ wall-mounted installation
The mounting bracket features a fastening mechanism to easily attach the TETRA iBS
unit. Once the mounting bracket is attached, the TETRA iBS unit is fixed securely.
Additionally, the TETRA iBS can be theft-protected by means of the built-in lock.

The following figure shows the mounting bracket. The table below describes the
components in greater detail.

Figure 8: Mounting bracket (front view)

Legend: Mounting bracket (front view)

No. Component Number Description

1 Thumbscrew 2 Used to tighten the fixing bracket to the

bracket for holding mast.

2 Assembled screw 4 Used to tighten the TETRA iBS to the

fixing bracket.

3 Flat washer 4 Used to tighten the bracket for holding

mast.

4 Spring washer 4 Used to tighten the bracket for holding

mast.

5 Nut 4 Used to tighten the bracket for holding

mast.

6 Screw 4 Used to fixing the bracket to the holding

mast.

7 Fixing bracket 1 Used to fixing the TETRA iBS to the

bracket for holding mast.

8 Bracket for holding mast 2 Used to fix the fixing bracket to the
holding mast.

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3.4 Wiring
The following figure shows the wiring of a TETRA iBS.

Figure 9: Wiring of the TETRA iBS

3.5 Overview of function blocks

In ACCESSNET-T IP, the available services and features are provided via so-called
function blocks. The TETRA iBS can provide the Base Station Function (BSF).

The BSF is a function block of the ACCESSNET-T IP and pro- vides the air interface in
compliance with the TETRA standard (Terrestrial Trunked Radio, TETRA).

The air interface facilitates the communication (voice and data) between terminals
such as handheld radios, data radios (Remote Terminal Unit, RTU) and radio
dispatcher workstations. The radio channels for this purpose are generated via
transceivers of the base stations that are available in various frequency ranges. The
Traffic and Packet Data channels are dynamically occupied. Signaling and short
messages (SDS) are transmitted via statically configured control channels (MCCH and,
if necessary, SCCH).

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3.6 Redundancy options

The ACCESSNET-T IP provides numerous redundancy concepts to ensure the
availability of services and features reliably even in exceptional situations. The concept
of designing system functions, function blocks, network elements and connection
routes redundantly, may be required to ensure site reliability and system reliability. Site
and system reliability refers to the capability of the network to perpetuate the operation
of the overall system, in case of technical failure, natural phenomena, acts of terrorism,
etc.

If the TETRA iBS should be isolated from the rest of the network, it still provides most
of its functions in isolated operation. Especially security-related features like
authentication and air interface encryption are supported. Hence, the TETRA iBS
enables a fully functional fallback operation and full redundancy of the transceiver
(carrier).

The following chapters describe the available redundancy options in conjunction with
TETRA iBS:

￭ Redundant main control channel (MCCH)

￭ Fallback operation
The redundancy options can be combined with each other.

3.6.1 Redundant main control channel (MCCH)

By redundant main control channels (MCCH) the operation of a base station is guaran-
teed even if the carrier with the MCCH drops out or should be disturbed.

If the carrier that provided the main control channel last drops out, an alternative carrier
will take on this task. Hence, the MCCH is shifted, the same applies to all configured
SCCHs (Secondary Control Channel). If also this carrier drops out and the base station
is equipped with more than two carriers, the control channels are shifted to the next
carrier available. In this case, the replacement carriers for the MCCH keep on sending
on their original frequency, not on the frequency of the failed carrier. This frequency
change is useful especially when interfering carriers affect the MCCH frequency that
was being used up to that point such that the MCCH does not suffer further
interference after the frequency change.

Irrespective of the number of carriers, each radio cell has only one MCCH, via which
the terminals receive information, e.g. on adjacent radio cells. As a rule, the first
channel of the first carrier of a base station is used as the MCCH, the three remaining
channels of that carrier and all the channels of all the other carriers are used as voice
channels. Redundant MCCH are enabled by default and apply to all the base stations
with more than one carrier.

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3.6.2 Fallback operation

Fallback operation is the isolated operating mode of base stations in networks with
centralized switching architecture. The radio coverage of base stations is also ensured
if the base station loses the connection to an IP Node (IPN) with Switching Controller
Function (SCF). In this case, the base station changes to fallback operation. In fallback
operation, the base station continues to maintain radio coverage in its cell. Even in
fallback operation, authentication and authorization validation are ensured since the
corresponding sub- scriber data are stored in the base station.

The connection to other network constituents is not possible in fallback operation, the
following services and features, however, are available locally:

￭ Group calls
￭ Individual calls (semi-duplex and duplex calls)
￭ Transmission of SDS and status messages
￭ Class 2 and class 3 air interface encryption (encrypted voice and data
communication)
￭ Authentication (with respect to the base station)
￭ Priority calls, emergency calls, pre-emptive priority calls
￭ Queue, depending on the priority level of the call
￭ Rejection of a call from/to an unknown subscriber
￭ Rejection with the reason "busy" if the subscriber is already making a call or the
priority of the incoming call is minor
￭ Configurable call time limit
￭ Inactivity timer (ending semi-duplex calls after the configured inactivity time has
expired)
The unavailability of network-wide services is signaled to the terminals and taken into
account by them during the cell selection.

Depending on the project requirements, the fallback operation can be disabled so that
the power amplifier of the installed transceiver modules is switched off in case of
connection loss to the SCF. This can prevent in principle that terminals are registering
in this cell.

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4 Transport and storage

This chapter describes the transport and storage of the product TETRA iBS as well as
the security measures to be followed and prerequisites for the corresponding activities.

4.1 Safety measures and prerequisites

The following security measures and prerequisites must be followed for all activities
described in this chapter:

￭ Devices are sold in the region of the Eurasian Economic Commission Customs
Union [EECCU] in original packaging and in compliance with the national laws of
the countries of the customs union.
￭ The safety regulations must be considered at all times.
￭ Observe all other activity-based security measures and prerequisites in the activity
descriptions in this chapter.
￭ The transport and storage of the product must always be performed in accordance
with the safety regulations and temperature ranges.
￭ The required tools, aids and materials must be available.

4.2 Tools, aids and materials

The following table provides an overview of the tools, aids and materials required for
the work steps in this chapter.

Overview of tools, aids and materials (transport and storage)

Tools, aids Materials

At least one person, in case of uneven ---

transport paths two persons

4.3 Product transport

This chapter describes the transport of the product for all transports to and from the
operation room/site.

The TETRA iBS can be carried with or without a mounting bracket.

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Risk of injuries and damages due to heavy weight

The TETRA iBS weighs up to 26.5 kg. It could fall down while carrying it and injure
persons or damage other components.
➔ Ensure that the TETRA iBS does not fall down while carrying it.
➔ Perform all procedures described below exclusively together to ensure that the pre-
cautions are taken.
➔ Select the transport route so that it does not pass through terrain that is difficult to
cover.

4.4 Storage
The product must be stored in closed rooms that are dry and weatherproof. In addition,
this room must meet the required environmental conditions.

Storage of TETRA iBS

The TETRA iBS cannot be stored outside (e.g. mounted to a mast) without all cables
including cable glands connected.
➔ Store the TETRA iBS only outside if all cables including the correct cable glands are
connected.

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5 Site requirements
The present chapter describes the requirements that must always be ensured for the
intended use and proper operation of the product.

5.1 Mounting requirements

The TETRA iBS offers different mounting options:

￭ Mast
￭ Wall
The following requirements must be met:

￭ Free space around the TETRA iBS

– It is recommended that the space of at least 200 mm (7.87 in) be left between
the product top and the ceiling.
– It is recommended that the space of at least 500 mm (19.69 in) be left between
the product bottom and the ground.
– For product installed at its back, the space of at least 200 mm (7.87 in) should
be left at both left and right sides; for product installed at its left side, the space
of at least 200 mm should be left in front and at back of product.
– For product installed at its back, the space of at least 800 mm (31.50 in) should
be left in front of product; for product installed at its left side, the space of at
least 800 mm should be left at its right side.
– Install the product upright at a proper position.

Figure 10: Space requirements of the TETRA iBS

￭ Wall and mast mounting

– The wall or mast must be strong enough to carry the TETRA iBS.
￭ Outdoor mounting
– The wall or mast must be strong enough to resist the wind load.

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– The installation site must be protected against extreme solar radiation by a sun
protection (available optional accessory). In this case additional free space is
required.
￭ Mounting of multiple units
– Due to free airflow and cabling the units should be mounted besides each
other. e between the units must be considered for interconnection.

5.2 Environmental requirements

The following environmental requirements must be met for being able to operate the
product:

￭ The temperature range should be –40°C to +60°C. Please prepare heat sinking
equipment.
￭ The relative humidity range should be 5% to 95%, non-condensing.
￭ For outdoor operation, install the equipment on firm masts. The mast's diameter
range should be 60–114 mm.
￭ The air pressure range should be 70–106 kPa

5.3 Earthing and lightning protection requirements

5.3.1 Earthing requirements

The following earthing requirements must be met for being able to operate the product:

￭ When installing the equipment, ground the equipment before any operations and
remove the grounding cable only after you remove all the other components and
cables from the equipment.
￭ Ensure that the ground conductor is intact.
￭ Do not operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground
conductor.
￭ The equipment must be connected to the PGND permanently. Before operating the
equipment, check the electrical connections of the equipment and ensure that the
equipment is properly grounded.

5.3.2 Lightning protection requirements

The following lightning protection requirements must be met for being able to operate
the product:

￭ The wireless base station should be protected by a lightning rod. The equipment
room and antennas should be within the effective protection range of the lightning
rod.
￭ The grounding of the TETRA iBS should adopt the joint grounding method. The DC
grounding, protective grounding, antistatic grounding, and lightning protection
grounding of the equipment share a common ground network.

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￭ When installing the TETRA iBS abroad, the grounding resistance should comply
with the relevant regulations of the located country or operator, or the requirements
of international standards IEC 62305-3 and the ITU-T Grounding and Connection
Manual. It is recommended that the grounding resistance should not be greater
than 10 ohms.
￭ When the customer's own power supply is used to power equipment of the base
station, the power output port should be configured with SPD. The SPD magnitude
refers to the corresponding local lightning protection magnitude specification.

5.3.3 Installation scenarios

Typical installation scenarios of the TETRA iBS include:

￭ Roof installation
The antenna and integrated base station equipment are installed on a mast of an
outdoor roof, and the AC power line is powered by the building's electric well or the
roof distribution box.
The typical scenario is shown in the following figure.

Figure 11: Diagram of roof installation

￭ Tower installation
The TETRA iBS is mounted on the holding mast of the tower top, and the antenna
is mounted on the holding mast within the 45° protective range of the lightning rod.

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The DC power supply is provided in the base station room under the tower.
The typical scenario is shown in the following figure.

Figure 12: Diagram of tower installation

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6 Setup and commissioning

This chapter describes the procedure for connecting the electrical system properly and
for commissioning the product on site.

6.1 Safety measures and prerequisites

The following security measures and prerequisites must be observed for all activities:

￭ Devices are sold in the region of the Eurasian Economic Commission Customs
Union [EECCU] in original packaging and in compliance with the national laws of
the countries of the customs union.
￭ All the supply lines/cables must be passed or suspended in a way ensuring that
– the operation of the device is not impaired,
– there are no trip hazards for the operator or any other persons,
– the required minimum distances and cable lengths are complied with.
￭ The site must be prepared in compliance with the chapter 5 Site requirements.
￭ The TETRA iBS may be set up and put into operation only if the required environ-
mental conditions have been met at all times.
￭ The safety regulations must be considered at all times.
￭ Observe all other activity-based security measures and prerequisites in the work
steps in this chapter.
￭ The required tools and materials must be available.

6.2 Tools
The following table provides an overview of the tools required for the work steps in this
chapter.

Overview of tools, aids and materials (setup and commissioning)

Regular tools Philips driver, flat blade screwdriver, adjustable wrench,

Allen wrench, cross-type torque screwdriver, combination
wrench, rubber hammer, and torque wrench.

Safety tools Antistatic wrist strap, safety belt, helmet, safety rope, and
slip-proof gloves.

Cable making tools Wire stripper, wire crimper, and wire cutter.

Measuring tools Multimeter, tape measure, level.

Auxiliary tools Fixed pulley, step ladder, marker pen, percussion drill,
electrical tape, anti-UV cable tie, label, screw kit, expansion
screw, utility knife, heat gun, and duct tape.

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7 Function tests and operational

monitoring
After all the tasks have been performed on the product that have effects on the product
and/or its components, the proper operation of all the integrated network and hardware
components should be tested. We recommend logging the results of the test.

In addition, it is recommended to perform the tasks described in the following sections

in regular intervals during the operation.

The following table provides an overview of work steps for testing the function and for
operational monitoring.

Beside the required work steps the overview provides the information, in which case
the work steps must be performed.

Overview of work steps (function tests and operational monitoring)

Work steps Installation Configuration Operation Service

Connecting the service --- ✓ ✓ ✓

computer

Checking the status of the ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

TETRA iBS

Displaying states using the --- ✓ ✓ ✓

Network Element Manager

Checking the availability --- ✓ ✓ ✓

Checking voice channels --- ✓ --- ✓

Checking the installation site of ✓ --- --- ✓

the GNSS antenna

GNSS operational monitoring --- ✓ ✓ ✓

Function tests and GNSS fault --- --- --- ✓

analysis

7.1 Work equipment for function tests

The following table provides an overview of the work equipment for function tests and
operational monitoring.

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Overview of work equipment (function tests and operational monitoring)

Work step Work equipment

Connect the service computer ￭ Configured ACCESSNET-T IP

service computer
￭ Straight through Ethernet cable

Check the operating states using the ￭ service computer

NEM Network Element Manager
￭ straight through ethernet cable
￭ NEM Network Element Manager

Check the availability of network ￭ configured NMC or service

elements computer
￭ straight through ethernet cable

Function tests and GNSS operational ￭ service computer

monitoring
￭ NEM Network Element Manager
￭ GNSS antenna(s)
￭ GNSS antenna cable
￭ Multimeter

7.2 Connecting the service computer

The service computer may be any computer that meets the system requirements and
has been configured accordingly.

The system requirements for the service computer are described in the related product
documents, refer to the following table.

Required product documents

Product Document type Described in

ACCESSNET-T IP Installation Manual Chapter 3

Connecting the service computer

Preparation:

￭ The working equipment must be available.

￭ The service computer must have been started.
￭ The TETRA iBS must be switched on.
▶ Connect the service computer accordingly.
One unit: Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port "ETH0" of the
service computer and the unit.

➔ The task is finished.

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7.3 Checking the status of the TETRA iBS

The operating states of the TETRA iBS can be checked via LEDs, refer to chapter 3.2.

7.4 Displaying states using the Network Element Manager

States of the installed hardware components and of services and features of a network
element are displayed in the Overview area. You will gain a quick overview about the
network element's state and are able to identify faults easily.

Sub-areas in the Overview area

Sub-area BS XGN Description

License ✓ --- State of a base station's license file

Transceiver ✓ — State of the installed transceiver(s)

Controller ✓ — State of the installed controller(s)

Services and ✓ ✓ The following states are being displayed:

Alarm classes ￭ Services of a base station:
– Voice
– SDS
– Packet data
– Encryption
– Redundancy
￭ Services of an XGN:
– Redundancy
– Switching
– Application gateway
– SIP gateway
– Packet Data gateway
￭ States for alarm classes of a network element. A detailed fault
analysis is possible here.

Alarms ✓ ✓ If a fault is detected, a detailed analysis can be performed. For

each involved hardware component or service the fault with
timestamp and possible Cause, Effect and To do are dis- played.
This information can be used for solving the problem.
To access the detailed fault analysis, click on the Alarm details
icon of the corresponding entry.

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7.5 Checking the availability

After network elements have been connected with an existing switch or router at the
site, it must be checked whether the respective network element can be reached via
the IP address. The Network Element Manager is used to check whether the IP
address can be reached. If this should not be possible, the ping command should be
used to check whether it can be reached.

The availability is checked via the IP address of the TETRA iBS unit.

In addition, the connection from the TETRA iBS to the download repository should be
checked. The availability of the download repository can be checked with the ping
command to the alias "ndbcon".

IP addresses of installed components

The configured IP addresses can be displayed via the Network Element Manager in
the IP Addresses tab and are also documented in the project-specific documentation.

Checking the availability

Preparation:

￭ The NMC or service computer must have been connected with the transport
network.
￭ You must be logged in at the Network Element Manager.
1. Check the state of the connections in the Overview tab of the Network Element
Manager.

2. Change to the IP address tab and record the required IP address.

Optional work step

The work steps described below are required only if the Network Element Manager
cannot check whether the network element can be reached or if no connection exists.

3. Perform a ping command to check the availability of the network element:

ping <xxx>
<xxx> corresponds to the required IP address.

 The following output is displayed (example):

C:\Users\User>ping <xxx>
Ping is executed for <xxx> with 32 bytes of data:
Response from <xxx>: Bytes=32 Time<1 ms TTL=63

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Response from <xxx>: Bytes=32 Time<1 ms TTL=63

Response from <xxx>: Bytes=32 Time<1 ms TTL=63
Ping statistic for <xxx>:Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
time information in milliseconds: Minimum = 0 ms, maximum = 0 ms, average
= 0 ms

➔ The task is finished.

7.6 Checking GNSS

The following chapters describe procedures for function tests and the operational
monitoring concerning the GNSS functionality of the TETRA iBS.

7.6.1 Checking the installation site of the GNSS antenna

To prevent damage, e.g. caused by insufficient guarding and/or fastening, the

installation site of the GNSS antenna should be checked following the installation of
the GNSS antenna.

Checking the installation site of the GNSS antenna

Preparation:

￭ The installation and connection of the GNSS antenna must have been completed.
1. Check the installation site of the GNSS antenna for proper condition, such as the
- fastening of the antenna mast,
- fastening of the GNSS antenna,
- cable routing.

Circumferential range of vision (angle of unobstructed visibility of the sky) of the

GNSS antenna
A good circumferential range of vision (angle of unobstructed visibility of the sky
according to the recommendations of the manufacturer) must be maintained to ensure
proper reception of the GNSS antenna. The angle of the GNSS antenna supplied is
90°. When using a third-party GNSS antenna, heed the corresponding documentation
sup- plied with the GPS antenna.

2. Check the circumferential range of vision of the GNSS antenna.

➔ The task is finished.

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7.6.2 GNSS operational monitoring

The function of the GNSS receiver and the detectable GNSS satellites are monitored
by the TETRA iBS based on the GNSS data received.

The Network Element Manager is a server application for managing network elements
in an ACCESSNET-T IP TETRA radio network. The Network Element Manager
provides a web-based user interface which is easily accessible with a common web
browser.

The tool is running on the network element itself and can be accessed directly on site
without connection to the IP transport network or from a control room. State-of-the-art
WebSocket technology ensures that status changes are displayed instantly on the user
interface without the need of any user interaction.

The procedures for this purpose are described in corresponding documents, refer to
the following table.

Required product documents

Product Document type

Network Element Manager User Manual

Alarm objects provide alarms/statuses for properties of hardware and software

components. In addition, alarm objects contain information that aids in the context of
fault management in the evaluation, localization and removal of errors.

Alarm objects always have an alarm status, alarm status changes are notified via
events and visualized in the Network Element Manager.

GNSS module – Possible messages

No. Alarm object Meaning

1 GNSS antenna status Status of the GNSS antenna

connection

2 Communication | Time and clock module Status of the communication with

the time and clock module

7.6.3 Function tests and GNSS fault analysis

The following table describes the possible causes and required measures relative to
the corresponding messages, refer to Table 14:.

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Recommendation
To check the proper operation of the GNSS module, the interfacing of a replacement
GNSS antenna is recommended. Not all damages can be detected through visual
inspections, such as a damage of the GNSS antenna. For this reason, you should take
the measures described in the following table before replacing components.

GNSS module – fault analysis

No. Possible cause(s) Required measure(s)

1 ￭ Fault at the GNSS antenna connection Perform the following measures:

caused by: ￭ Check the following properties:
– Damaged GNSS antenna – Damage of the GNSS antenna and the
– Damaged GNSS antenna cable GNSS connecting cable
￭ Overvoltage at the GNSS antenna – Length of the GNSS connecting cable
connection, e.g. due to lightning strike – Power supply at the GNSS antenna
(with multimeter)
￭ Check whether messages are still being
visualized.
￭ For further analyses, contact your
responsible service partner on site as
necessary or contact Hytera Mobilfunk
GmbH directly.

2 GNSS module defective Perform the following measures:

￭ Check whether other messages are
visualized in addition to message 2, refer to
Table 14:. In this case, first perform the
required measures for these messages.
￭ Check whether messages are still being
visualized.
￭ For further analyses, contact your
responsible service partner on site as
necessary or contact Hytera Mobilfunk
GmbH directly.

7.7 VSWR and reflected power sensors

The TETRA iBS base station is equipped with two internal power sensors detecting the
forward and reflected power. These sensors protect the power amplifier of the unit and
reduce power if reflection is high.

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It is not recommended to rely on these sensors for antenna VSWR measurements.

The accuracy of the VSWR reading will decrease, if no matched load is connected to
the output.

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8 Abbreviations
Abbreviations

Abbreviation Full name

AC Alternating Current

DC Direct Current

DIB Digital Integrated Base Station

EECCU Eurasian Economic Commission Customs Union

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GPS Global Positioning System

iBS integrated Base Station

IPN IP Node

MCCH Main Control Channel

NMC Network Management Client

NIC Network Interface Card

SCF Switching Controller Function

TETRA Terrestrial Trunked Radio

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