LTE Site Troubleshooting Guide
LTE Site Troubleshooting Guide
LTE Site Troubleshooting Guide
LTE
RBS 6102
RBS 6101
RBS 6201
RBS 6601
RBS 6301
RRU
Weatherized Cabinet
Majority of
MetroPCS sites
are outdoors
Cabinet Back
RU Radio
Unit
SIMO
Tx/Rx1
Rx2
Cabinet Diagram
Fans
Radio
RUs
DUL
CC
Power
SIU
C
Transmission
Cabinet No Jumpers
Power
RUs
DULs
SIU
Cabinet Jumpers
Antenna
Jumpers
Power
DUL
RUs
Diplexer Site
Diplexer
LTE
CDMA
Output
Input
Diplexer Detail
Input
Output
Diplexers
Visit Preparation
Printed Materials
RFDS Sheet with all plumbing diagrams
Notes about site access
Directions
Satellite image
Site Shakedown report
Equipment
Cabinet key
Dummy load set
Sitemaster
Laptop setup to run TEMS Investigation with UE
Equipment
Sitemaster
Laptop with UE
Cabinet Key
First Steps
Best Practices
Take photos!
Be prepared
Ensure E-UTRAN support is available
Notify relevant parties based on customer procedures
Visual Inspection
Make sure nothing immediately looks incorrect
Trace the RU-DUL cables to ensure there are no swaps
Ensure the RU-DUL cables have a good connection
Check small QMA wave guide for damage and ensure
connection
Photos
Take a photo of the site label to identify
pictures
RU-DUL
Jumpers
RU
Bent
Correct
Common Issues
Sector Swaps
DL or UL throughput low
Bad or no coverage
Azimuth incorrect
Sector Swaps
Causes
RU-DUL cables
Jumpers from cabinet to diplexer
Jumpers from diplexer to antenna feeders
Antenna feeders to antennas
CDMA incorrect
Do not trust colors on cables
Troubleshooting Steps
E-UTRAN lock test
Cable tracing
Conclusion
Ensures that the DUL is configured
correctly
Verifies there is no RU-DUL cable swap
No Light
Locked
Sector 5
Sector 6
Jumpers at RUL
Antenna feeders
Jumpers
enter
Diplexer
Jumpers from
cabinet
Jumpers
enter
Diplexer
DL or UL throughput low
Causes
Backhaul
Antenna system and jumpers
Hardware problems with RU-DUL
Troubleshooting Steps
Dummy Load Test
Feeder Sweeps
E-UTRAN support
Procedure
Trace the power connector to the RUL and turn it of
Detach the antenna jumpers from the RUL
Connect the attenuators to the RUL
Connect the dummy antennas to the attenuators
Power on the RUL
Have EUTRAN unlock the target sector and lock all other
sectors
Place the UE near the dummy antennas
Upload and download a file and record a TEMS log
Conclusion
Eliminates or identifies antenna system cause of problem
Disconnected
Jumpers
Attenuators
Ensure attenuators are connected
to both Tx/Rx2 and Rx2
Dummy
antennas
Ensure blinking
Dummy
antennas
UE
Feeder Sweeps
Tests
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Return Loss
Distance to Fault
Covered in a diferent guide
Conclusion
Determines if there are problems in the antenna system
E-UTRAN support
Procedure
Connect to the cell (dummy load or
otherwise)
Download or upload a file
Have E-UTRAN monitor the node
Conclusion
Determines if there is a configuration
problem or a problem in the backhaul
Bad or No Coverage
Causes
Antenna System
Jumpers not connected
Hardware problems with RU-DUL
(damaged connectors)
Troubleshooting Steps
Ensure all connectors are tightly secured
Dummy Load Test
Feeder Sweeps
Incorrect Azimuth
Troubleshooting Steps
Drive Test
Visual inspection of antenna direction
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