Network Interface Unit (NIU) Alarm Module & Temperature Control System

Network Interface Unit(NIU)
Alarm Module
&
Temperature Control System
Network Interface Unit(NIU)
• Provides two E1 or T1 termination links to the terrestrial

network.
• The NIU E1/T1 outputs are connected to T43 or BIB
Board, depending upon the customer terrestrial network.
• There are two types of NIU board, for E1&T1.
• The NIU layout is common to both E1 and T1, the only

differences being in the associated crystal oscillators and
line matching resistor values.
Functionality:
• The NIU provides two E1/T1 interfaces into the network
(link 0 and link 1) as well as LAPD encoding/decoding and
clock recovery from a selected E1/T1 link.
• The second E1/T1 interface (link 1) is not used for NIUs
placed in μBCU.
• An NIU control processor provides network interface
configuration and supervision, controlled by the MCUF.
• The NIU control processor maintains two independent
control links in the redundant configuration (one to each
MCUF), each using timeslot 0 of MCUF link 0.
Functional block diagram of the NIU
The NIU status is indicated by the two front panel LEDs,
green and red, controlled by the on-board processor
NIU LED Display

Red LED Green LED Status of NIU board
Off Off NIU not powered up
Off On Normal operation
Flashing Flashing NIU undergoing system

code download
On On NIU self testing following
switch on or reboot.
Red LED extinguishes
after 20 seconds, or after
50 sec following a reboot
due to code download.
View of the Network Interface Unit (NUI)
module and LEDs
Type 43 interconnect board
• Plugs into the interconnect panel through via a 37-pin D-
type connector.
• The T43 interconnect board matches the impedance
between the pulse code modulation (PCM) circuit lines
and the BSU/RXU backplanes.
• The T43 uses 12 transformers to provide impedance
matching between the PCM circuit lines and the Multiple
serial interface (MSI) modules.
• The NIU network interface (E1/T1) links connect to a
single CIM (T43) or BIM (BIB) board on top of the
cabinet by a single backplane connector and cable.
Alarm module
• Provides equipment with an external alarm system to report
operational status.
• Collects all cabinet alarms (received from the backplane).
• Provides current sensing for 16 customer inputs, referred to as site
alarms.
• Controls up to four relay driven outputs linked to customer
equipment.
• Transmits alarm information to all CTUs in the same cabinet.
• Provides power, signal conditioning and multiplexing for GPS
signals(8 V to 36 V dc).
• The alarm module is located adjacent to the MCUFs in μBCU.
• Designed to ensure correct location.
Functionality:
The alarm module receives inputs from:
• Cabinet PSMs (identifying type, manufacturer and slot
number).
• Environmental control devices.
• Customer defined alarms.
The alarm board receives these inputs, encodes them,
and then passes to all CTUs in code word in the cabinet
via the backplane.
Alarm module replacement – effect on alarms:
• The alarm module can be replaced while the cabinet system is running.
• This will temporarily interrupt alarms, with the OMC receiving an additional
alarm module out of service alarm.
Alarm collection from extension cabinets:
• Alarms are sent from extension cabinets alarm module to extension

cabinet CTUs.
• The CTUs transmit the alarms to the main cabinet, by using the normal
FMUX connection, for transmission to the MCUF.
View of the Alarm module
Alarm module display presentation
• Green-Functioning properly. Red-Equipment is faulty
Alarm module list
LED location Light Colour Equipment monitored by light
states (Green = OK, Red = FAULT)
1(Top) RED Not used in Horizonmacro indoor
2 RED Not used in Horizonmacro indoor
3 RED Door 1 – main cabinet door open
alarm
4 RED Not used in Horizonmacro indoor
5 RED Low voltage disconnect (LVD)
alarm.
6 Bicolour Fan Tray 0 fully operational (4-fan
8 Bicolour Fan
tray).Tray 2 fully operational (2-fan
tray).
7 Bicolour Fan Tray 1 fully operational (2-fan
9 RED Not
tray).used in Horizonmacro indoor
10(Bottom) RED Not used in Horizonmacro indoor
Alarm management
• 25-way D-type connects the power system alarms and the alarm
interface module(AIM).
Over temperature shutdown alarm:
• Generated if the temperature reaches 70 °C.
• Shutdown if temperature rises further to 80 °C.
Smoke alarm shutdown:
• Operates similar to that of Over temperature shutdown alarm, except
that there is 30 sec delay in the dc power is removed.
Low voltage alarm:
• Alarms when back up batteries have discharged to a voltage level <
43.0 V, +/–0.25 V.
• The BTS cabinet’s are disconnected if voltage falls to 41 V, and the
batteries are disconnected at a voltage level of 39.5 V.
Alarm output signals
• The alarm output signal generated by the power controlled
module
AC 1 fail alarm
• When ac supply fails
Rectifier 1 fail alarm(non critical)
• If rectifier or rectifier cooling fan fails.
Rectifier 2 fail alarm(critical)
• If more than one rectifier or rectifier cooling fans fails.
ANC smoke alarm trip
• Power control module provides a control signal to trip the circuit
breakers in an external equipment cabinet when an over temperature
shutdown or smoke alarm shutdown signal has been received.
Temperature control system
• The cabinet temperature is kept within normal operational limits by
fans.
• The fans draw air from underneath the cabinet, and expel it through
the door and top cabinet vents.
• Speed of fan is controlled by a heat sensor mounted on the fan hub.
CTUs also have:
• An internal 4 dB power reduction response to overheating.
• An internal total shutdown response to overheating.
The three cabinet temperature sensors are located above the
CTU compartment.
o 70o C sensor provides a cabinet over temperature alarm.
o Two 85o C sensors shut down the PSMs to protect the cabinet
equipment from heat damage.
The two types of indoor fan units
Indoor fan overview
Indoor cabinet operating temperature is maintained by three
sets of fans:
• One 4-fan unit (referred to as FAN0), located in front and
underneath the digital modules.
• Two identical 2-fan units, (referred as FAN1&FAN2), located
underneath the CTUs.
Fan operation and restart
• Fans run continuously, and respond to temperature changes
to ensure adequate flow.
• Each fan has a restart button, for use if a fan has stopped or
cannot start. Each restart button is marked FRONT or REAR
to identify the appropriate fan.
Filter sheet option and effect on fans
• The single filter is mounted under all the fan units.
• If clogged, airflow may be reduced, straining fan motors and
increasing fan noise.

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Network Interface Unit(NIU)

• Provides two E1 or T1 termination links to the terrestrial

• The NIU layout is common to both E1 and T1, the only

NIU LED Display

Off Off NIU not powered up

Off On Normal operation

Flashing Flashing NIU undergoing system

Alarm collection from extension cabinets:

• Alarms are sent from extension cabinets alarm module to extension

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