Site Specifi GSM

GSM BTS 6000 Site Specification
Installation Method – 06-8035
October 18, 2007
Issue Number: 03.07
Pkgid: 0000003
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October 18, 2007 Method 06-8035
Table of Contents
1.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Reason for Reissue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.0 Material Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Required Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.0 Precautions and Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Preparations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 BTS6000 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.1 Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.2 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.2.1 BTS6000 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.2.2 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.2.3 Details of Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.3 Equipment Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.4 Environmental Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.4.1 Storage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.4.2 Transport Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.4.3 Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.4.4 Impact on the Surroundings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2.5 User Compartment Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.5.1 User Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2.5.2 CUser ICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.6 Optional Modules Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.6.1 CALPRO Connection Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.6.2 CPRIPRO2 Connection Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3 BTS6000 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.1 BTS 6000 AC Model Supplying Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.1.1 Maximum AC Input Current Consumption on AC Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.1.2 Power and Current Consumption According to Rectifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.1.3 Maximum Radio Configuration According to Rectifier Number . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.4 Optional Internal Battery backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.1.5 Leakage Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.2 BTS6000 DC Model Supplying Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.2.1 Maximum DC Input Current Consumption on DC Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.2.2 DC Power Consumption According to Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.2.3 DC Power Dimensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.1 Site Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.1.1 Easy Access Site Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.1.2 Difficult Access Site Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.2 Cabinet Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4.2.1 Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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4.4.2.2 Horizontal Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.4.2.3 Moving a Depopulated Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.4.3 Floor Mounting Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4.3.1 Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4.3.2 Floor Flatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4.4 Pole Mounting sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4.4.1 Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.4.4.2 Cabinet Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.4.5 Wall Mounting Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.4.5.1 Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4.5.2 Cabinet Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4.5.3 Flatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4.6 Site Dimensioning Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4.6.1 Cabinet Dimensions and Distance Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4.6.2 BTS 6000 Wall Mounting Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.4.6.3 BTS 6000 Pole Mounting Constraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.4.6.4 Site Layouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.4.6.5 Cabinets Orientation in Outdoor Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.4.6.6 Input Constraint of Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.4.7 BTS 6000 Outdoor Site Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.4.7.1 BTS6000 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.4.7.2 Earth Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.4.7.3 Cable Trays/Conduits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4.7.4 Customer AC box or DC box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.4.7.5 Distribution frame for PCM/alarms connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.4.7.6 Lighting and Service Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.4.8 BTS 6000 AC Model in Indoor Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.4.8.1 Cable Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.4.8.2 Grounding and equipotential circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.4.8.3 Customer AC box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.4.8.4 Distribution frame for PCM/alarms connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.4.8.5 Lighting and Service Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.4.8.6 Ventilation or air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.4.9 Feeders and Antennae System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.4.10 Lightning Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.5 Site Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.5.1 Cabinet Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.5.2 Cabinet Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.5.2.1 BTS6000 External Connections or Cable Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.5.2.2 BTS6000 External Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.5.2.3 BTS DC Supply Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.5.2.4 PCM Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.5.2.5 External Alarm Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.5.2.6 Inter-cabinet Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.5.2.7 Radio Frequency Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.5.3 External Cables Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.6 Final State of Site Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.0 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.0 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix A – Abbreviations and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Appendix B – Characteristic of AC and DC cable gland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Appendix C – Old and New RM Naming Table Relation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Last Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Figures
Figure 1 – GSM Network Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 2 – BTS6000 Cabinet Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 3 – BTS6000 Full Cabinet Layout Front View (AC or DC) with CIBP . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 4 – BTS6000 Full Cabinet Layout Front View (AC or DC) with RICAM/ICAM . . . . . . 15
Figure 5 – BTS6000 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 6 – BTS6000 - Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 7 – Plinth Cut Off Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 8 – Cabinet Plinth and Pallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 9 – User Compartment View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 10 – User Rack Internal Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 11 – Compact User ICO Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 12 – Access Within the Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 13 – BTS 6000 Pole Mounting Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 14 – BTS 6000 Wall Mounting Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 15 – BTS6000 Cabinet Site Clearance (Side Securing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 16 – BTS 6000 Wall mounting constraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 17 – Site Layout with 2 BTS6000 Cabinets- Side By Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 18 – Site Layout with 2 BTS6000 Cabinets - Back to Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 19 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Side By Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 20 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Back to Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 21 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Back to Back & Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 22 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Wall Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 23 – Louver, Solid and EMI Bulkheads on BTS 6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 24 – Main Site Circuit Breaker (Single Phase). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 25 – Example of Balun Adaptor 120/75 Ohms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 26 – Example of DF for PCM and Alarm Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 27 – Cable Tray Equipotential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Figure 28 – Cable Tray Cross Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Figure 29 – Example of Cable Way on BTS Installed in Indoor Premise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 30 – Lightning Protection on Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 31 – Drilling Template Details of BTS6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 32 – BTS6000 Bulkhead Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Tables
Table 1 – BTS6000 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 2 – BTS6000 Plinth Cut Off Opening Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 3 – BTS6000 Weight Fully Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table 4 – Modules and Bare Cabinet Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table 5 – Wooden Pallet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 6 – Outdoor Operational Ambient Temperature and Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 7 – User Alarm Connector Pin Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table 8 – Characteristic of the Protector Element of the CPRIPRO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 9 – Dimensions of the CPRIPRO2 Connection Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 10 – Power and Current Consumption According to Rectifier Number and Heaters . . 31
Table 11 – Minimum Battery Backup Time with RM1 three TRX Modules According to Radio
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 12 – Minimum Battery Backup Time with RM1 two TRX Modules According to Radio Con-
figuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 13 – Minimum Battery Backup Time with RM2 900 According to Radio Configuration 32
Table 14 – Maximum DC input current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 15 – DC power consumption regarding RM1 three TRX- Without heaters or at 0°C Min.
Ext. Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 16 – DC power consumption regarding RM1 two TRX - Without heaters or at 0°C Min.
Table 17 – DC power consumption regarding RM2- Without heaters or at 0°C Min. Ext. Ambient
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 18 – DC power consumption regarding RM1 three TRX - Without heaters or at 0°C Min.
Table 20 – DC power consumption regarding RM2 - Without heaters or at 0°C Min. Ext. Ambient
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 21 – Average Heaters consumption regarding temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 22 – Access Within the Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Table 23 – Frame Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table 24 – Distance Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 25 – Cable Quantity for one cabinet BTS 6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Table 26 – Maximum Distance Between the Cabinet and the DDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table 27 – Cable Quantity for one cabinet BTS 6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Table 28 – Type of BTS6000 Connections/Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 29 – External Cable Section for AC Cable Gland Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 30 – BTS AC Supply Cables: Split Phases (wires as defined in R11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 31 – BTS AC Supply Cables: Single Phase (wires as defined in R11) . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 32 – BTS AC Supply Cables: Split Phases North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Table 33 – External Cable Section for DC Cable Gland Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table 34 – BTS DC Supply Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table 35 – PCM Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Table 36 – Alarm Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Table 37 – Inter-Cabinet Cables for BTS Base to BTS Extension Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table 38 – Example of the Jumpers Characteristics For the Radio Link Optimized . . . . . . . 74
Table 39 – Maximum Lengths for the ODU Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 40 – External Cables Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Table 41 – Old and New RM Naming Table Relation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

1.0 General Information

1.1 Description
Purpose: This document defines the specifications covering the
selection and preparation of sites that must receive the BTS6000.
The criterion, which allows classifying a site as an easy- or difficult-

access site, is given.
This document also contains an overview of the possible layouts, up to

the actual 3 cabinets site product release.
Equipment: This document applies to the deployment of BTS6000,

which characteristics follow:
• Following the electrical supplying mode, the BTS6000 is available
according to two models:
- AC model equipped with AC heaters, AC/DC power supply with

rectifier modules and optional internal battery,
- DC model equipped with DC heaters, DC interconnection (DCU) but

without rectifier modules and without internal battery.
The BTS 6000 site can be composed from 1 up to 3 BTS cabinets (1 base
and 2 extensions cabinets).
• BTS 6000 single cabinet site configuration
- up to 6 GSM carriers capacity (O6, S33, S222 or S3_3)

equipped with RM three TRX modules,
- up to 4 GSM carriers capacity (O4, S22, S211) equipped with

RM two TRX modules.
• BTS 6000 multi-cabinets site configuration
BTS 6000 base cabinet equipped with CIBP:

- up to 12 GSM carriers capacity (S444, S66, O12) with 2
cabinets equipped with RM three TRX modules,
cabinets equipped with RM three TRX modules,
Note: Limited to O16 on BSC2G for V15.1 and V16 systems, and on
BSCe3 for V15.1, V16 and V17 systems (BSC2G no more
supported on V17 system).

- up to 8 GSM carriers capacity (S44, O8) with 2 cabinets

equipped with RM two TRX modules,
cabinets equipped with RM two TRX modules.
BTS 6000 base cabinet equipped with RICAM/ICAM:

equipped with RM three TRX modules,
equipped with RM two TRX modules.
GSM 850, GSM 900 (PGSM, EGSM), GSM 1800, GSM 1900, DUAL
DAND GSM 900/1800,
Up to 4 PCM T1 (100 Ω) or E1 (120 Ω / 75 Ω using mini baluns).
The following external units are optional:

• CPRIPRO2, primary surge arrestor for wired PCM and external
alarms.
The following internal units are optional:

• Compact User Interconnection (cUserICO) (for microwave, CSU
rack - used for US market, or other user equipment),
• RF ¼ wave surge arrestor (For Outdoor sites),
• CALPRO, secondary surge arrestor for wired external alarms
(mandatory when external alarms are used),
• Internal battery for the AC variants.
Application: This document is used to define site requirement.
Service Impact: None.
1.2 Sequence
Installation Methods can be found at: http://gis.us.nortel.com
This is a stand-alone method.

1.3 Reason for Reissue

Reason for update:
• Update – NPI: V17 system introductions.
• Update – Proactive: remove reference documents in §5.0 and resolve
flow issue.
Closes Alert(s): None
Closes CR(s): None
Replaces Method 06-8035 dated: October 05, 2007.

2.0 Material Requirements

2.1 Required Documents
Regional Installation Safety Manuals (ISM) can be found at:
http://navigate.us.nortel.com/imds?pg=/ops/qual/qms-install
For example:
• Americas - Field Operations Safety Manual (SOP 030)
• EMEA Environmental Health & Safety
• Asia-Pacific Environmental Health & Safety
GSM BTS6000 Product Safety Installation Requirements IM 45-7963
No other materials are required to perform this method.

3.0 Precautions and Preparations

3.1 Precautions
Observe the general safety precautions against personal injury and
equipment damage outlined in the Regional Installation Safety Manual at
all times.
• PCM protection:
The PCM protections are not mandatory for the BTS.
The PCM cable can be protected by a surge arrestor (primary protection)

located in the optional CPRIPRO2 module (which provides PRImary
PROtection).
75 Ohms mini balun cannot ensure any protection. If necessary, it must

be associated with the CPRIPRO2 module, which includes the
protection devices.
• External alarm protection:
The external alarms protections are mandatory when external alarm are
used.
Depending on site conditions, they must be protected by the optional

external CPRIPRO2 module (for primary protection) and mandatory
internal CALPRO module (for secondary protection).
• Power supply protection:
Main supply cable is protected by a surge protections located in the

cADU or DCU.
The preparation and connection of the Customer AC boxes should be

performed by a qualified electrician. All national and local installation
codes must be respected.
• RF cable protection:
Radio cables may be protected by quarter-wave lightening arrestors
(optional) located in the cabinet.
In case of rooftop installation, the ambient temperature may reach 70°C/

158°F, radio cables must be selected according to this constraint.
Power feeders which meet national installation requirements must be

supplied by the customer, or the agent of the customer

3.2 Preparations
It is strongly recommended that this method be read in its entirety
before starting the operations presented herein.

4.0 Specifications
4.1 Overview
The information presented in this method covers the following topics:
• BTS6000 Characteristics
• BTS6000 Power Requirements
• Site Requirements
• Site Installation
• Final State of Site Preparations
4.2 BTS6000 Characteristics

4.2.1 Presentation
In a GSM network, the BTS provides the interface between the fixed
network and the Mobile Station.
The Abis interface (PCM links) connects the BTS to its BSC and the Um
interface (radio interface) allows communication with Mobile Station.
Figure 1 – GSM Network Architecture
A general view of GSM BTS6000 cabinet is given in Figure 2, Figure 3

and Figure 4.

Figure 2 – BTS6000 Cabinet Overview

Figure 3 – BTS6000 Full Cabinet Layout Front View (AC or DC) with CIBP

Figure 4 – BTS6000 Full Cabinet Layout Front View (AC or DC) with RICAM/ICAM
Batteries
(Optional)
Userico
ADU (Optional)
or
DCU CCU
Rectifiers DDU
(AC variants)
CRICO
RICAM/
ICAM
DDM-0
RM-0
RM-1
DDM-1
CECU
DDM-2
CALPRO2
Plinth

4.2.2 Dimensions and Weight
4.2.2.1 BTS6000 Dimensions
Table 1 – BTS6000 Dimensions
Outdoor BTS
Height 1080 mm (42.52 in)
Height with plinth 1280 mm (50.39 in)

Depth 655 mm (25.78 in)
Width 580 mm (22.83 in)
Figure 5 – BTS6000 Dimensions

Figure 6 – BTS6000 - Footprint
Table 2 – BTS6000 Plinth Cut Off Opening Dimensions
Front and Back Sides
Height 165 mm (6.5 in) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Width 445 mm (17.5 in) 480 mm (18.9 in)

Figure 7 – Plinth Cut Off Opening
4.2.2.2 Weight
The table hereafter gives the weight of a BTS6000 fully configured:
Table 3 – BTS6000 Weight Fully Equipped
BTS Type Outdoor BTS
BTS6000 (1 RM1 equipped) Shipping 166 kg (366 lbs)
BTS6000 (1 RM2 equipped) Shipping 158 kg (348 lbs)

BTS6000 (Fully equipped RM1) Installed 170 kg (372 lbs)
BTS6000 (Fully equipped RM2) Installed 154 kg (339.5 lbs)
Note: These weight has been calculated for the worth case: Using RM1
3 TRX and DDM modules.

4.2.2.3 Details of Weight
The table hereafter gives the weight of all modules and bare cabinet:
Table 4 – Modules and Bare Cabinet Weights
Component Weight Quantity Total Weight
Pre-cabled cabinet with 70 kg (154.3 lb.) 1 70 kg (154.3 lb.)

plinth & louvered bulkheads
Plinth & louvered bulkheads 10 kg (22 lb.) 1 10kg (22 lb.)
Optional internal Battery 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.) 1 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.)
Internal cables 5 kg (11 lb.) 1 5 kg (11 lb.)
User Space 1 kg (2,2 lb.) 4 4 kg (8,8 lb.)

Rectifiers Module 2.95 kg (6.5 lb.) 2 5.9 kg (13 lb.)
ADU/DCU 1.8 kg (4 lb.) 1 1.8 kg (4 lb.)
CCU 1.1 kg (2.4 lb.) 1 1.1 kg (2.4 lb.)

UCPS rack + DDU 4.1 kg (9 lb.) 1 4.1 kg (9 lb.)
GSM Modules
RICAM/ICAM 2 kg (4.4 lb) 1 2 kg (4.4 lb)

IFM 0.635 kg (1.4 lb.) 1 0.635 kg (1.4 lb.)
ICM 0.865 kg (1.9 lb.) 2 1.73 kg (3.8 lb.)
RM1 with 3 TRX 19 kg (41.9 lb.) 2 38 kg (83.8 lb.)

RM2 11 kg (24.25 lb.) 2 22 kg (24.25 lb.)
RM1 with 2 TRX 18.2 kg (40.1 lb.) 2 36.4 kg (80.25 lb.)
ABM 0.865 kg (1.9 lb.) 1 0.865 kg (1.9 lb.)

GSM DDM 11.07 kg (24.4 lb.) 3 33.2 kg (73.2 lb.)
TXF 5 kg (11 lb.) 6 30 kg (66.1 lb.)
CALPRO Module 3 kg (6.6 lb.) 1 3 kg (6.6 lb.)
4.2.3 Equipment Packaging
The BTS is fully assembled in conventional delivery conditions,

shipped on its wooden pallet and with one plinth for protect the
connectors.
The wooden pallet weight around 15 kg (33 lb.) and the table hereafter
gives its dimensions:

Table 5 – Wooden Pallet Dimensions
Depth 800 mm (31.5 in)
Width 700 mm (27.55 in)
Until the BTS is disassembled from its wooden pallet, the packaging
increases the BTS’s weight and dimensions during installation phase
(moving).
For sites with difficult access, the BTS6000 cabinet is ordered fully
equipped, and can be depopulated in warehouse for delivering on site.
The modules that have to be inserted in the cabinet on site are delivered
in specific protective packaging.
Figure 8 – Cabinet Plinth and Pallet
BTS6000
Plinth
wooden pallet
Bulkheads

4.2.4 Environmental Conditions
4.2.4.1 Storage Requirements
The BTS6000 meets the requirements of reference document R1 class

1.2.
4.2.4.2 Transport Requirements
The BTS6000 meets the requirements of reference document R2 class

2.2.
4.2.4.3 Operational Requirements
The BTS6000 is designed to be installed in outdoor environment with

the following requirements:
• Ingress Protection
The BTS6000 is weather resistant to prevent ingress of rain, snow, dust

and other solid foreign objects to a minimum level of IP55 as specified
by reference document R3. The maximum permitted water ingress
under test conditions is 5ml.
• Climatic Condition
The BTS6000 is designed to operate under the climatic conditions of R4

class 4.1E except for ambient temperature and humidity.
The table hereafter gives the external ambient temperature and humidity
in operational mode:
Table 6 – Outdoor Operational Ambient Temperature and Humidity
Range
Optimized operating temperature -20°C (-4°F) to +40°C (+104°F)
Total operating temperature -33°C (-27.4°F) to +50°C (+122°F)
Normal Operating humidity 8% to 100% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Absolute humidity 0.03 g/m3 to 36 g/m3
For the BTS6000 the heater can be activated with a 2 positions switch
or breaker:
- Position with heater (ON),
- Position with no heater (OFF), in this condition, the total operational

temperature range becomes from -5°C (23°F) up to +50°C (+122°F).

• Wind Speed
The BTS6000 when fully installed is designed to withstand wind speeds

of up to 200 km/h as defined in R4.
The door, in opened position, shall be designed to withstand wind

speeds of up to 70km/h.
• Solar Radiation
The maximum amount of solar radiated energy on external surfaces of

cabinet panel is 1120 W/m² as defined in reference document R4.
• Biologic Condition
The BTS6000 is designed to operate under the biologic conditions of R4

class 4B1.
• Earthquake Vibration & Chock
The BTS6000 is designed to take into account the effects of seismic

shock up to the level of seismic zone 4, as defined by R5.
The BTS6000 survives earthquake vibration and shock as specified by

reference document R5, level 3. This requirement may be achieved with
the use of an optional earthquake installation kit.
• Air Purity
The BTS6000 is designed to operate under the conditions of airborne

chemically and mechanically active substances as defined in reference
document R4, classes 4C2/4S2 for air purity.
• Electrolytic Corrosion
The difference in potential between dissimilar materials in contact shall

not exceed:
0,5 Volt for parts not normally exposed to the external ambient
environment
0,25 Volt for parts normally exposed to the external ambient

environment.
In the case where the coupling of dissimilar metals exceeds the

recommended potential difference, an assessment of the potential
corrosion risk shall be provided to the relevant Nortel Networks design
group.

• Electromagnetic Compatibility
The BTS6000 shall comply with different requirement in terms of EMC.
For European market, BTS6000 shall comply with the requirements

stated in Ref. [R12], and [R15]
For North American market, in US, BTS6000 shall comply with the
requirements stated in Ref. [R13]. In Canada, BTS6000 shall comply
with the requirements stated in Ref. [R14].
4.2.4.4 Impact on the Surroundings

• Noise
The maximum sound power level, emitted from the BTS6000, measured
in accordance with the requirements of the reference document R6 and
R7 shall not exceed:
- when half populated (S111)

- • LwA=48.4 dB(A) at 25°C
- • LwA=55.4 dB(A) at 45°C
- • LwA=56 dB(A) at 50°C
- when fully populated (S222)

- • LwA=51.4 dB(A) at 25°C
- • LwA=58.4 dB(A) at 45°C
- • LwA=59.4 dB(A) at 50°C
Note: The noise may be higher than the one previously indicated due to
the real configuration of the site (proximity of walls or any
reflective surfaces). In this case, specific protections against noise
can be added to comply with the local recommendations.
• External Air Flow Rate
Normal speed operation (when temperature is < 40°C): 100 m3/hour
Maximum speed operation (when temperature is >40°C): 300 m3/hour

• Maximum Outgoing Air Temperature
The maximum outgoing air temperature can be +70°C / +158°F.

• Visual
The color reference of the outdoor cabinet is:
BTS Light Grey Wrinkle Texture,
Per Observational Standard # S-30534,
Gloss: 30 +/- 10.
(The RAL approaching is: 7035)
4.2.5 User Compartment Characteristics
This compartment is available for Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM). It is composed of three parts:
- User Rack 19"
- User rack 1/2 19"
- CUserICO (Compact User ICO)

Figure 9 – User Compartment View
USER
RACK 19"
CUSERICO
USER
RACK
1/2 19"
Note: Hereunder is given the main characteristics of User Compartment;

for more information refer to PE/BTS/DD/19414 which give
specification for OEM integration in GSM BTS 6000 user's rack.

4.2.5.1 User Racks

Figure 10 – User Rack Internal Space
OEM modules nominal front panel dimensions shall be:

• Rack 19" (’A’ on Figure 10):
- Height available for OEM equipment: 2U (U = 44.45mm)
- Width available for OEM equipment: Standard 19 inch (482.6mm)
- Depth available for OEM equipment: 420mm

• Rack 1/2 19" (’B’ on Figure 10):
- Height available for OEM equipment: 2U (U = 44.45mm)
- Width available for OEM equipment: around 1/2 19 inch (206mm)
- Depth available for OEM equipment: 330mm

• The fixing points shall be compatible with a standard 19 inch rack or
1/2 19" (218mm), and the mounting screws shall be in accordance
with the metric standard (M6 x 15). The material of all the screws
shall be Stainless Steel.
• The maximum distance available for cabling between the OEM front
plates is 80mm.

• The weight of the OEM module in a BTS6000 cabinet shall not

exceed 4kg for rack 19" and 2kg for rack 1/2 19".
• The OEM modules and cables shall operate at full performance when
the local air temperature at the intake to the external surface of the
OEM modules, is within the range -5°C to +65°C. Except for the
cables directly connected on the Bulkhead which shall operate within
the range -33°C to +65°C. The OEM modules shall operate at full
specified performances when submitted to a temperature change rate
of 0,5°C/min.
• The OEM modules and cables shall be compatible with sitting at
locations where the surrounding air may have a relative humidity
from +8% to +100% and absolute humidity from 0,03 g/m3 to 36 g/
m3.
• The OEM modules shall be able to operate at full-specified
performances, cooled by natural convection.
4.2.5.2 CUser ICO

Figure 11 – Compact User ICO Views
The Compact User ICO (CUSERICO) panels provides -48V DC power

and conveys alarms of OEM equipment.
The maximum -48V DC power is 300W supplied by the BTS. A

maximum of 4 power connections are available on 4 connectors MAT’N
LOCK (-48V, 0V, GND).
The OEM modules is required to operate at full-specified performance,

from a DC supply ranging from -40,5V to -57V (-56V Typical).
On the CUser ICO, each power connector (-48V dc) is protected by one
fuse of 2.5 Amp. Possibility to change the fuses value, but sum of the
four fuses must not to be superior to 10A max
A maximum of 6 alarm inputs, are available on a subD 9 pins connector

(USER Alarm), and can be used to convey alarm information of OEM
equipment to the alarm board of BTS.

The OEM module shall generate a dry loop with the following
characteristics:
• Loop output current: 0-5mA.
• Maximum output voltage: 8V.
• If the alarm pin is connected to the ground (mechanical ground), there
is no alarm
• If the alarm pin is open, there is an alarm.
Table 7 – User Alarm Connector Pin Out
PINS SIGNAL
1 User 0
2 User 1
3 User 2
4 User 3
5 User 4
6 User 5
7 GND
8 GND
9 GND
4.2.6 Optional Modules Characteristics
4.2.6.1 CALPRO Connection Module
Optional secondary protection on external user alarms and remote

controls is provided by the addition of one CALPRO per ABM.
This CALPRO alarm kit is proposed to provide 8 external alarms and 2

remote controls and their secondary protection against electrical
disturbances that could occur between BTS6000 and customer
equipment. This kit is inserted inside the cabinet under the DDM.
When the external alarms and/or remote controls are used, the surge
protection device is mandatory on input ports of the BTS. So the
CALPRO module must be installed within the cabinet.

The specified protection level of the CALPRO (between each wire and
ground) are as follow:
• -48V through 100 Ohms
• +48V through 100 Ohms
• -48V overlay with 100V effective 50Hz through 150 Ohms
• -48V overlay with 100V effective 25Hz through 150 Ohms
• Impulse (0.5/700µs): 1000V without damage; at 2000V protection
may be active and replaced.
• Pairs of AC voltage (50 or 60 Hz): 200 Vac without damage; at 430V
protection may be active and replaced.
External Alarms Inputs Characteristics
The 8 external alarms of the BTS, can only be wire loops closed or
opened by dry contacts.
Logical Alarms:
• Closed loop: no alarm.
• Open loop: active alarm.
• When not used, inputs can be masked at the OMC-R.
Input characteristics:
• Loop output current: 0-5mA.
• Maximum output voltage: 8V.
• Maximum loop resistance: 1kohms.
• Electrically isolated inputs.
External Remote Controls Outputs Characteristics

• The four remote control outputs of the BTS are relay outputs.
• They are protected by PTC over current protection devices.
• Nominal load is: 72VDC / 80mA.
• At power up, the relay contacts are switched off (open).

4.2.6.2 CPRIPRO2 Connection Module
The optional CPRIPRO2 connection module provides the primary

protection against lightning surge for Abis PCM links and external
alarms/remote controls connected to the BTS6000 base cabinet of the
site.
The CPRIPRO2 connection module has a capacity of 4 PCMs and 8

alarms and two Remote Controls.
The use of the primary protection is optional for all markets. Depending
of specific site constraints or Site Engineering recommendations, the
primary protection must be used to ensure a higher protection level
against high voltage/current ingress surge pulse (example direct or
residual lightning stroke, earth potential variation, and contact with high
voltage…).
In these cases a CPRIPRO2 can be used for protection of the PCMs and,
if used, the external alarms, in addition to the CALPRO.The following
table gives the protection level of the CPRIPRO2.
Table 8 – Characteristic of the Protector Element of the CPRIPRO2
DC Breakdown @100 V/sec 300-500 V

Impulse Breakdown
100V/µsec 600 V
100kV/µsec 850 V
100V/µsec vented 12000 V
Insulation Resistance @ 100 V/leakage current >1010 Ohms
Capacitance @1 kHz <15 pF

DC Extinguishing (Network applied) @ 52 V, 135 V, 150 V <150 msec
> 400x500 A 10/1000 µsec

Impulse Life Characteristics
> 10 kA 8/20 µsec
AC Life Characteristics > 65 A, 11 cycles
Table 9 – Dimensions of the CPRIPRO2 Connection Module

Height 53 mm / 2.09 ’’
Width 390 mm / 15.35 ’’
Depth 200 mm / 7.87 ’’
The module must be installed inside the plinth and is IP67 compliant.

The CPRIPRO 2 module is equipped with:
- Two signal cables, one for PCMs and one for alarms. These cables are
equipped with SubD 25 connectors, and are directly connected to the
bulkheads of the BTS6000. The length for these cables is about 1.5
m / 4.9 ft. (module to install in the plinth),
- Two ground cable. The length for this cable is about 1 m / 3.2 ft.
(module to install in the plinth),
- Two circular connectors, to connect the PCM and alarms cables

coming from the customer Distribution Frame.
A minimum of 15 cm / 5.9” free space must be available in front of the

module for cable routing purposes.
The shielded PCM cable between the CPRIPRO2 and the PCM DDF of
site must support up to 4 PCMs (8 pairs cable).
The shielded alarms cable between the CPRIPRO2 and the Alarms DF
of site must support up to 8 alarms and 2 remote controls (10 pairs
cable).
4.3 BTS6000 Power Requirements

This chapter describes the power characteristics and requirements for
BTS 6000 AC and DC models.
4.3.1 BTS 6000 AC Model Supplying Requirements
The BTS6000 AC model is powered from an AC power supply voltage

range of 200-240 Vac -10/+10%, frequency 45-65 Hz.
The cabinet must be connected to TT or TN-S power system network

and can be connected on 2 types of AC networks:
1. Single-phase (European style): Nominal AC voltage: 230 Vac,
frequency 45-65 Hz, two wires (connection between Line and Neutral)
+ Protective Earth.
2. Split-phase: Nominal AC voltage: 120/240 Vac, frequency 45-65 Hz,
three wires (connection between L1, L2, Neutral)+ Protective Earth.
4.3.1.1 Maximum AC Input Current Consumption on AC Model
Maximum input current get with worth case of AC voltage and means:
- Rectifiers: Max current consumption is defined when the rectifier bank

reaches saturation. This occurs when the batteries must be
charged, whatever the radio configuration is.

- CECU: Max current is reached when CECU heaters are activated (CECU
heaters rated 1600W at 230Vac).
1. BTS6000 AC Model on AC Single phase:
With AC single phase 230 Vac (range of 200-240 Vac -10/+10%),

maximum input current (steady state):
- 18,75 A at 180 Vac without heaters
- 24,5 A at 180 Vac with heaters (including 6A for heaters)

2. BTS6000 AC Model on AC Split-phases:
With AC split phases 120/240 Vac (range of 200-240 Vac -10/+10%

between phases), maximum input current (steady state):
- 18,75 A at 180 Vac without heaters
- 24,5 A at 180 Vac with heaters (including 6A for heaters)
4.3.1.2 Power and Current Consumption According to Rectifier
For the BTS6000 equipped with UCPS, the following table gives in
function of rectifier’s number (1400 W).
- the nominal power consumption (at 230 Vac),

- the current consumption (at 230 Vac and 180Vac)
Note: The worst case get with heater in service, battery in charge and
ICM redundancy.
Note: Power and Current consumption values depending on the BTS

configurations can be found into “BTS 6000 Outdoor GSM
Engineering Rules” document [R16].
Table 10 – Power and Current Consumption According to Rectifier Number and Heaters
Without heaters With heaters

Current Current
Current Current
1400W Nominal Single/ Nominal Single/
Single/Split Single/Split
Rectifier Power Split Power at Split
Phases at Phases at
Number at 230 Vac Phases at 230 Vac Phases at
180 Vac 180 Vac
230 Vac 230 Vac
1 1686 VA 7.3 A 9.4 A 3372 VA 14.7 A 15.1 A
2 3374 VA 14.7 A 18.75 A 5058VA 22 A 24.5 A

4.3.1.3 Maximum Radio Configuration According to Rectifier Number
For the BTS6000 equipped with UCPS but with no User Space used, all
radio configurations can be performed with one rectifier only. The
second rectifier, if available into the BTS, can be used for redundancy
purpose.
4.3.1.4 Optional Internal Battery backup
The Lithium / Ion internal battery is used for backup AC failure. This
battery is located in right upper part of the cabinet.
The following table gives the minimum backup time of the BTS6000 for
some example of cabinet radio configuration and with no User Space
used:
Table 11 – Minimum Battery Backup Time with RM1 three TRX Modules According to Radio
Configuration
RM1 1800 30/30 & RM1 1800 50/30 &

RM1 900 40/40
Max. RM1 1900 30/30 RM1 850 60/45
Conf. Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W)
(1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2)
S111 11min. 8min. 30s 12min. 9min. 10min. 8min. 30s
S222 6min. < 4min. 48s 6min. 15s < 4min. 48s 5min. 15s < 4min. 48s
Table 12 – Minimum Battery Backup Time with RM1 two TRX Modules According to Radio
Configuration
RM1 900 60/45

Max.
Conf. Typ (W) Spec (W)
(1) (2)
S11 13min. 9min. 30s
S22 6min. 45s 5min. 15s
Table 13 – Minimum Battery Backup Time with RM2 900 According to Radio Configuration
RM2 900 40/40 RM2 900 60/45

Max.
Conf. Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W)
(1) (2) (1) (2)
S111 9min. 6min. 45s 8min. 6min. 15s
S222 5min. 30s < 4min. 48s < 4min. 48s < 4min. 48s
(1) at typical DC consumption: All RM at Pmax

(2) at maximum DC consumption: As per product specification
Note: These minimum backup times may be used by taking into

account the following constraints:
- New battery,
- Initial charging rate of 100% at 56 Vdc and 44 Vdc for RF cut off,
- Environmental conditions.
4.3.1.5 Leakage Currents

The maximum leakage currents on AC network is 6mA
4.3.2 BTS6000 DC Model Supplying Requirements
The BTS 6000 DC Model is powered from an -48Vdc nominal DC

power supply, the DC voltage range is –40.5Vdc to -57Vdc, however,
the minimum input voltage at BTS start-up shall between –52Vdc to -
57Vdc.
The cabinet must be connected to a DC power system network of type

“d.c.-C-BN” as the d.c. power return is referenced to the ground in the
BTS cabinet.
4.3.2.1 Maximum DC Input Current Consumption on DC Model
Maximum DC input current get with ICM redundancy and 300W used
by user rack.
Table 14 – Maximum DC input current consumption
Heaters Breaker Maximum DC Current (A)

Position consumption at 40.5V
OFF 48.9 A
ON 72,5 A
Note: The Table 14 is given to dimension the BTS cabinet breaker
4.3.2.2 DC Power Consumption According to Configurations
The DC power consumption results from the following parameters to be

taken into account:

1. No ICM redundancy, no SPM and no User Rack

Table 15 – DC power consumption regarding RM1 three TRX- Without heaters or at 0°C Min.
Ext. Ambient temperature
RM1 1800 30/30 &

RM1 900 40/40 RM1 1800 50/30 RM1 850 60/45
RM1 1900 30/30
Max. without heaters without heaters without heaters
without heaters
Conf.
Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W)
(1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2)
S111 689 920 643 844 743 930 743 913
S222 1214 1591 1151 1481 1351 1651 1351 1617
RM1 900 60/45

Max. Without heaters
Conf. Typ (W) Spec (W)
(1) (2)
S11 626 783
S22 1111 1351
Table 17 – DC power consumption regarding RM2- Without heaters or at 0°C Min. Ext. Am-
bient temperature
RM2 900 40/40 RM2 900 60/45

Max. without heaters without heaters
(1) (2) (1) (2)
S111 619 821 703 888
S222 1074 1391 1241 1527
2. ICM redundancy or RICAM/ICAM and User Rack
Note: Max. power consumption in User Rack: 300W Specific / 250W

typical;
Note: In the “Spec.” column, first number is with ICMs, second number
is with RICAM/ICAM.

Table 18 – DC power consumption regarding RM1 three TRX - Without heaters or at 0°C Min.
RM1 1800 30/30 &

RM1 900 40/40 RM1 1800 50/30 RM1 850 60/45
RM1 1900 30/30
Max. Without heaters Without heaters Without heaters
Without heaters
Conf.
Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W) Typ (W) Spec (W)
(1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (2)
S111 954 1240/ 908 1164/ 1008 1250/ 1008 1233/

1225 1149 1235 1217
S222 1479 1911/ 1416 1801/ 1616 1971/ 1616 1937/

1896 1786 1956 1922
RM1 900 60/45

Max. Without heaters
Conf. Typ (W) Spec
(1) (W) (2)
S111 891 1103/

1088
S222 1376 1671/

1656
Table 20 – DC power consumption regarding RM2 - Without heaters or at 0°C Min. Ext. Am-
bient temperature
RM2 900 40/40 RM2 900 60/45

Max. Without heaters Without heaters
(1) (2) (1) (2)
S111 884 1141/ 968 1208/

1126 1193
S222 1339 1711/ 1506 1847/

1696 1832
(1) Typical DC consumption: All RM at Pmax
(2) Maximum DC consumption: As per product specification

4.3.2.3 DC Power Dimensioning
For the Power plant dimensioning, take into account the DC power
consumption of the BTS 6000 without heaters (Table 15 and Table 18)
and add average heaters consumption (Table 21).
Take into account that the heater consumption depends on the ambient
temperature on site for batteries backup dimensioning. Hereafter are
given tables to get the average power consumption of heaters regarding
temperature:
Table 21 – Average Heaters consumption regarding temperature
Power (W) External Ambient temperature °C (°F)
1000 W -33 °C (-27.4 °F)
500 W -17 °C (1.4 °F)
0W 0 °C (32 °F)
Take into account that the heaters max. consumption for rectifiers
dimensioning (worth case to avoid rectifiers overload): 1800 W at -57
Vdc.
Example of a DC Power Plant Dimensioning:

• Battery backup Dimensioning:
Inputs: 3 hours of backup-time, BTS 6000 RM1 900 40/40 in S111

configuration with ICM redundancy and user space.
Consumption = 1240 W with temperature in the site area is more or

equal to -17°C, it gives the average DC consumption for the heaters of
500 W.
- Total power consumption calculation for 3 hours of backup time:
(1240 + 500) x 3 => 5220 Wh
5220 / 48 => 110 Ah
Batteries to be choose in the example, must have a minimum capacity of

110 Ah under -48V
• Rectifiers Dimensioning:
Inputs: Same data as above but with the heater consumption taken at
the maximum: 1800W (worth case to avoid rectifiers overload).
Charging battery current taken at 1/10 of total capacity: 110/10=11 A

- Rectifier dimensioning calculation:
BTS 6000 Consumption + Maximum heater consumption +

Charging battery Power
= 1240 + 1800 + (11 x 48) = 3568 W
Rectifiers to choose for this example, must be able to provide at least

3568 W.
4.4 Site Requirements

4.4.1 Site Access
Once a site has been selected, access conditions should be evaluated to

determine whether the cabinet should be delivered populated (easy-
access site) or depopulated (difficult-access site).
The access conditions must comply with cabinet dimensions and the
available moving equipment.
The packaging can be removed to get over an obstacle (door or

staircase...) but keep some protection of the BTS6000 (Antistatic bag or
vapor barrier or blanket...)
4.4.1.1 Easy Access Site Characteristics

• The site access conditions allow the mechanical handling of a
populated cabinet throughout the distance separating the delivery
point from the mounting location without manual carrying.
• The mechanical means used to carry and/or hoist the fully populated
cabinet (e.g. dolly system, elevator...) must be qualified to bear the
fully populated cabinet weight (208kg/ 459lb - worth case including
pallet) in compliance with standard security requirements.
4.4.1.2 Difficult Access Site Characteristics

• For this type of site, mechanical means cannot cover the entire
delivery to mounting location distance; part of the way (as small as it
might be) requires manual carrying. As a consequence, the cabinet
can be depopulated to reduce its weight and height (to be manually
carried via a Sling Assembly).
• Even though the cabinet can be carried manually, the maximum use
of mechanical means is encouraged to enhance the safety and security
of both staff and equipment.

4.4.2 Cabinet Handling
The BTS6000 cabinets are delivered upright with a corrugated

cardboard sleeve on a wooden pallet in case of road transport. They are
delivered lying in plywood crates in case of air and sea transports. In all
cases, the specific packing allows their handling by means of a fork-lift
truck.
The equipment should be unpacked as close as possible to their precise

mounting location.
The path from the delivery point to the mounting location should be
clear of any obstacles.
The cabinet can be carried either in vertical or horizontal position (in

populated or depopulated configuration.
4.4.2.1 Lifting
The populated BTS cabinet must be handled with mechanical devices

(the cabinet may only be guided manually during lift-off or during final
positioning, provided that basic safety rules are observed by the
personnel).
The cabinets are hoisted with 4 lifting eyes M10 type (delivered with
M10-M8 cross-arm spacers), by a lifting vehicle suited to the cabinet
weight and to the site characteristics (height, jib).
Since the hoisting operation with a lifting vehicle is designed to position

the cabinet directly on its mounting support, the access conditions of the
lifting vehicle are extremely important and obviously, the mounting
support, if needed, should be installed before hand.
In case of outdoor hoisting with a jib crane, the parameters to take into
account are:
• Floor mechanical resistance.
• Height of the building.
• Width of the building.
• Width of the street.
• Width of pavements / sidewalks.
• Natural obstacles.
• Safety requirements for the hoisting operation.
All other handling methods must be specified and validated if required

by the project.

• A specific manual moving by 4 installers (mover profile) or a specific

mechanical moving by 2 installers means is needed to install this
BTS6000.
• The empty cabinet can be carried by 4 installers (mover profile).
• BTS 6000 can be lifted by the bottom of the plinth if needed.
4.4.2.2 Horizontal Moving

• A standard forklift/dolly is used to move the cabinet, secured to its
wooden pallet.
• The path should be clear of obstacles (gravel, cable way, conduits...).
• In case of flat roof, the driving path must be prepared to avoid damage
to original supporting surfaces, in terms of terrace floor mechanical
resistance and waterproofing.
4.4.2.3 Moving a Depopulated Cabinet
The access to reach the building entrance from the truck should respect
the following minimum dimensions given below.:
Table 22 – Access Within the Building
N° Layout Height Width Comment

A Doors 1.80 m (5.9 ft.) 0.90 m (2.95 ft.)
B Corridor 1.80 m (5.9 ft.) 1.00 m (3.3 ft.) Case of way in straight line.
C Corridor 1.80 m (5.9 ft.) 1.00 m (3.3 ft.) Case of way with right angle turn.
D Staircase 1.80 m (5.9 ft.) 1.40 m (4.6 ft.)
E Staircase 1.80 m (5.9 ft.) 1.40 m (4.6 ft.) Half floor (to turn).
Spiral staircase 1.80 m (5.9 ft.) 1.40 m (4.6 ft.) Minimal inside diameter 2.80 m (9.2 ft.)
Note: Lift elevator capacity: Weight of cabinet + Handling means

weight + People weight. Check that the lift/elevator max. load is
sufficient to lift the cabinet, its means of handling and personnel
simultaneously.

Figure 12 – Access Within the Building
4.4.3 Floor Mounting Sites
The BTS6000 cabinet can be installed either on a concrete floor or on a

raised floor (indoor site).
The floor covering must be antistatic (about 1MOhms) or the technician

must use an antistatic bracelet.
In case of raised floor installation (indoor site), all raised floor supports
must be earth equipotentialized and in seismic regions, cabinets are
installed on the same metallic support with additional vibration
absorbers.
4.4.3.1 Resistance
In accordance to cabinet weight and door opening, the minimum floor

resistance should be:
AC model: 400 kg/m², 82 lb./ft.².
DC model: 350 kg/m², 72 lb./ft.².
If needed, a load-spreading structure should be studied in

compliance with the maximum floor resistance allowed by the
supporting surface and the type of mounting interface chosen to
install the cabinets (I-Beams, customer frame...).
4.4.3.2 Floor Flatness
The BTS 6000 must be installed on a level floor surface. The maximum
tolerance for floor flatness is 5mm over 2m (~ 0.2” over 78”). In other
words, the vertical tolerance shall not exceed 5mm over a 2m horizontal
length.

If the floor does not respect this maximum tolerance, the cabinet once
installed may be ‘twisted’ and the cabinet door might be impossible to
open, cabinet watertightness along the front doors shall not be
guaranteed.
The check of the level floor is achieved with magnetic level including a
protractor vial or wedge. The three axis must be checked: depth, width
and diagonal.
4.4.4 Pole Mounting sites
The BTS6000 cabinet can be installed on a pole with the optional pole
mounting kit, which consist of a frame and brackets.
Figure 13 – BTS 6000 Pole Mounting Example
D = estimate distance from the front

of BTS to back bracket:
- for 4" pole: 860 mm (33.85 in)
- for 18" pole: 1220 mm (48 in)
- for 24" pole: 1370 mm (53.95 in)
Table 23 – Frame Dimensions
Depth 712 mm (28 in)

Width 695 mm (27.4 in)

4.4.4.1 Resistance
The pole should be able to support more than 200 kg (441 lb.) of load
(BTS 6000, frame and brackets) and to support the local environmental
conditions (wind, ice, snow).
4.4.4.2 Cabinet Securing
A complete securing kit is delivered with the frame for pole mounting.
Two kits are proposed in order to fit the pole diameter range:
• Diameter from 4 in (100 mm) to 18 in (460 mm),
• Diameter from 18 in (460 mm) to 24 in (610 mm).
With the pole mounting kit, the frame is secured to the pole with two sets
of brackets surrounding the pole. Each set of brackets is tightened by 2
threaded rods (Diameter 12 mm - 0.47in) to the pole.
The cabinet is secured on the frame by 4 screw bolts M10.
4.4.5 Wall Mounting Sites
The BTS6000 cabinet can be installed on a wall with the optional wall
mounting kit, which consist of a frame.
Figure 14 – BTS 6000 Wall Mounting Example

4.4.5.1 Resistance
In case of wall mounting, the sectioned wall have to be studied in order

to be able to support the additional weight (BTS fully equipped
including additional equipment and the wall mounting frame weight as
specified).
Wall type must be preferably full concrete or concrete blocks with a

thickness compliant with the additional weight.
4.4.5.2 Cabinet Securing
The anchoring solution must be choose in order to be compliant with the

wall matter.
The BTS frame have several securing holes (DIA; 14 mm, 0.55 in).
The cabinet is secured on the frame by 4 screw bolts M10.
4.4.5.3 Flatness
The supporting wall must be flat and more or less vertical (maximum tilt
of 5 per cent), nevertheless, BTS frame can be adjusted regarding the
proposed mounting principle. Refer to IM-08-7957 GSM BTS S6000
Handling and Securing Installation Method.
4.4.6 Site Dimensioning Rules
The criteria governing the size of the site are:

• the cabinet dimensions and the distance constraint,
• the relative positions of cabinets (Site layout),
• cabinets orientation in outdoor site, with respect to exposure to winds/
sun and possible nuisance caused to the neighborhood (noise).
• the input constraint of cables.
Each site may be constituted from 1 up to 3 BTS6000 cabinets.
4.4.6.1 Cabinet Dimensions and Distance Constraints
The clearances considers the clean surface which is the minimum

surface required to install the cabinets on site, and allow the different
field technicians to move along the cabinets when installing or servicing
them.
The BTS6000 cabinet requires full access to the cabinet's front for
securing and routine maintenance. Cabling access bulkheads are
available on the front side of the cabinet.

The BTS6000 cabinet installation has to respect the following rules in

terms of layout for installation, maintenance, cooling and security
purposes:
• 100 mm of space on the sides and on the back of the cabinet,
• 600 mm of space on the front of the cabinets when the door is opened.
Note: When using a CPRIPRO2 in the base cabinet plinth of the BTS,
it is suggested to leave sufficient room on the right-hand side for
technician access to the assembly (see Table 24).
The clean surfaces are described in the given sample layouts with
opened door (see Figure 15).
Figure 15 – BTS6000 Cabinet Site Clearance (Side Securing)
1046 mm 100 mm
100 mm
780 mm
988 mm
100 mm
°
90
0°
12
308 mm
600 mm
1801 mm

The distance constraints are described in Table 24.
Table 24 – Distance Constraints
Recommended Distance Comments
Rear and sides 100 mm (4 in) For the installation and removal of
Clearance the skins on outdoor site.
308 mm (12.1 in) on right side To open the door at 120°
600 mm (12.1 in) on right side When using a CPRIPRO2 in the

of base cabinet plinth of the base cabinet BTS, it is
suggested to leave sufficient room
on the right-hand side for technician
access to the assembly
40 mm (1.57 in) To open the door at 90°
Front Clearance 1046 mm (41.2 in) To open the door and for technician
access.
Above Clearance 100 mm (4 in) For the installation and removal of

(if not crane) the roof on outdoor site
720 mm (28.35 in) For tent set-up*
4 m (13 ft.) or 9 m (30 ft.) Depend of the D-link cable length

(see § 4.5.2.6 Inter-cabinet Cables
on page 72)
Max distance
between base and
500 mm (20 in) for 2S444 Because of the RF cables length for
extension cabinets
configuration 2S444 (RF cable length is 1.50m
(59 in), see § 4.5.2.6 Inter-cabinet
Cables on page 72).
* On outdoor site, during commissioning/maintenance operations in

rainy/snowy weather, a tent is necessary to avoid water ingress in the
cabinet through the open front doors.
Note: The space on either side can be reduced, but in this case it can be
difficult, even impossible:
• to allow tent set-up,
• to remove or install skin or roof,
• to access for installing or maintaining the CPRIPRO2,
• to have a sufficient air flow for cooling,
• to open door at 120°.

4.4.6.2 BTS 6000 Wall Mounting Constraints
When using the bottom access port for cabling, the BTS should be
installed at a height of 600 mm (23.6 in) minimum from the floor for
cable clearance.When using the side access of the plinth, the 600mm of
clearance can be reduced as necessary, but if possible, we recommend
to keep this clearance for man access to the BTS.
A distance of 100mm must be respected on the BTS sides (when not

used for cabling or access to CPRIPRO2 and in order to allow a correct
cooling of the BTS) and on the top (for maintenance purposes or to ease
the BTS fixing on the frame).
Figure 16 – BTS 6000 Wall mounting constraints
4.4.6.3 BTS 6000 Pole Mounting Constraint
When using the bottom access port for cabling, the BTS should be
installed at a height of 600 mm (23.6 in) minimum from the floor for
cable clearance.When using the side access of the plinth, the 600mm of
clearance can be reduced as necessary, but if possible, we recommend
to keep this clearance for man access to the BTS.
There is no maximum height to install a BTS 6000 with its frame on a

pole, however, maintenance purpose and environmental conditions
must be taken into account.

4.4.6.4 Site Layouts
Different types of layouts are defined in order to have up to 3 cabinets

on the site.
For multi-cabinets sites, the roof mechanical resistance of building will

impact on the layout selection.
Other site configurations may be chosen as long as they respect the

equipment requirements (clearances, cable paths, max. inter-cabinet
distance...).
Note: When using a CPRIPRO2 in the base cabinet plinth of the BTS,
it is suggested to leave sufficient room on the right-hand side for
technician access to the assembly (see Table 24).
Figure 17 – Site Layout with 2 BTS6000 Cabinets- Side By Side
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm Base Cabinet 308 mm

See note
above
1801 mm
12 12
0 ° 0°
600 mm
1668 mm
Note: BTS6000 configuration can exists in 2 cabinets (2S444). In this

case, the cabinet must be side by side or back to back (Refer to
Table 24 for minimum distance constraints) in order to permit the
RF cabling between the two cabinets.

Figure 18 – Site Layout with 2 BTS6000 Cabinets - Back to Back
600 mm
100 mm
600 mm
1488 mm
0°
12
Base Cabinet
0°
12
308 mm
600 mm
3574 mm
Figure 19 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Side By Side

2348 mm
100 mm 100 mm
100 mm
100 mm Base Cabinet 308 mm

See note
above
1801 mm
12 12 12
0° 0° 0°
600 mm

Figure 20 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Back to Back

100 mm
308 mm
100 mm 6 00 mm
°
120
1488 mm
Base Cabinet
°
120
600 mm
600 mm
4329 mm
Figure 21 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Back to Back & Side
600 mm
0°
12
100 mm
2168 mm
600 mm 600 mm
0°
12
Base Cabinet
0°
12
308 mm
3574 mm

Figure 22 – Site Layout with 3 BTS6000 Cabinets - Wall Mounted
Base Cabinet
4.4.6.5 Cabinets Orientation in Outdoor Site
The cabinet must be placed so that following rules are respected (if
possible):
• heat dissipation is optimized by placing the cabinet back facing south
for northern-hemisphere countries (the BTS cabinet back should face
north for southern-hemisphere countries).
• rainfall effects are limited by placing the cabinet parallel to the
direction of dominant winds.
• in case of a high-wind area (typhoon...), the cabinet should be placed
in a protected zone.
The local weather conditions must be taken into account to determine

the priority between the rules above.
Possible nuisance caused to the neighborhood must also be taken into

account (noise generated by reflective surfaces, heat traps...).

4.4.6.6 Input Constraint of Cables
The positioning of the BTS must take into account the arrival of the
cables to the BTS (bulkheads of plinth).
For the antennae feeders, the position of the antennae feeders ends are
outside the plinth and must respect the bending radius of the jumpers.
4.4.7 BTS 6000 Outdoor Site Preparations
This section describes the preparatory work which should be carried out
on site prior to the BTS6000 installation. The BTS6000 cabinets are
installed on site which is equipped with:
• BTS6000 Support,
• Earth plate,
• Cable trays/conduits,
• Customer AC box or DC box,
• Distribution frame for PCM/alarms connection,
4.4.7.1 BTS6000 Support
The BTS6000 outdoor can be installed on the types of sites below:

• ground level or terraces of buildings
The cabinet(s) can be installed on a concrete pad or on an I-beam

structure with its plinth. In any case, the structure should be able to
support the cabinet(s) weight(s) and respect the securing holes
positioning.
• pole or wall mounting with frame support
The pole and wall should be able to support the maximum cabinet and
frame weight and environmental constraints (Snow, wind, ice...).
It is preferable to install the pole/wall mounting to have the cabinet at

the man’s height for operation purpose.
4.4.7.2 Earth Plate
The earth plate is installed systematically on each site, all the site
grounding circuits are connected to it:
• BTS cabinet grounding via a 25 mm² (4 AWG) ground copper cable,

• antenna feeder grounding kits,
• metallic conduits or cable trays

• grounding cable from AC/DC box distribution or others.
This earth plate is installed close to the cable entry of the BTS base
cabinets:
• on the terrace,
• in the cable trench.
It is continuously linked to the earth electrode of site.
The maximum impedance of the earth electrode measured from the

earth plate must be less than 10 Ohms.
4.4.7.3 Cable Trays/Conduits
The cable trays/conduits are dimensioned according to the site

configuration (refer to Table 25) and must be grounded. It allows:
• the cable routing (AC or DC power, PCM, alarms, ground cables,
feeders...),
• the cable protection (for example to avoid damage possibly caused by
ice blocks falling from the top of the mast),
• the rules of separation between light and heavy current cables.
Table 25 – Cable Quantity for one cabinet BTS 6000
Items Quantity / Cabinet Type of Voltage

4 twisted pairs PCM cable 1 (Base cabinet)
Telecommunication network voltage
0 (extension cabinet)
10 pairs Alarm cable 1 (Base cabinet)

Extra low voltage
0 (extension cabinet)
AC Power cable (AC model) 1 AC voltage

DC Power supply cable (DC model) 2 (-48 Vdc & Rtn) Primary voltage DC
Ground cable 1 Ground
RF jumpers
2 to 6 RF signal
(according to site configuration).
The connection of all the external cables is done in front lower side of
the BTS6000. There are 4 possible paths to route the external cables
(each side of plinth).
The BTS S6000 is delivered on site with its plinth including 4 louvers
bulkheads, to allow the air flow of the BTS.

Two solid bulkheads are available as options:

• 1 for the front and rear sides entries,
• 1 for the left and right sides entries.
The solid bulkheads can replace the louver bulkhead and must be
drilled/adjusted on site to fit the site conditions in order to allow the
cable routing.
In the same way, specifics bulkheads for NA are available as options,

these bulkhead are compliant with EMI system.
Figure 23 – Louver, Solid and EMI Bulkheads on BTS 6000
Note: Only one louver bulkhead is sufficient to ensure a correct cooling

of the BTS 6000. However customer must take care that this
unique air entry can’t be closed-up (leaves, snow...).
In the case where the BTS6000 is installed on a pole or wall with the
frame mounting support, two other opening in the bottom of plinth are
also available for cable routing. With the frame, two specific solid
bulkheads are delivered for these opening, and can be drilled/adjusted
on site to fit the site conditions in order to allow the cable routing.

4.4.7.4 Customer AC box or DC box

1. Customer AC Box for AC Model
The GSM BTS6000 cabinet AC Model is not provided with main

disconnect device. Therefore, appropriate disconnect device should be
provided as part of the building installation by the customer.
For a site with several cabinets, one disconnect device is required for
each equipment installed on the site.
The customer AC box is not provided by Nortel. The location of the

customer AC box must take into account the length of the cables
connected to the BTS (16 m / 52.5ft for the cables provided with the
EMEA ancillaries kit).
The customer AC box must contain an appropriate disconnect device,

easily accessible by the service personnel and marked as the disconnect
device of the equipment.
The breaker which protects the cabinet must be a C-curve for European
site and in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 / National
Electrical Code ANSI/NPPA 70 (branch-circuit protection) for North
America.
The customer AC box must be dimensioned according to the connected

system characteristics.
The insulated earth conductor for the product must be green/yellow.
The customer AC box feeding BTS cabinets must be dimensioned to

feed fully equipped BTS cabinets in operational conditions and worst
case configurations (battery loading, all RM broadcasting, ac input
voltage variation).
Note: A differential device is not mandatory for our cabinets. If the site
breaker has such a differential device, it has to be rated at 500 mA
minimum, delayed type (type S).
The power distribution system must be of TT or TN-S type. Refer

to national installation grounding requirement for details.
The Main site circuit breaker must be dimensioned in compliance with

all the existing equipment of the site.

Figure 24 – Main Site Circuit Breaker (Single Phase)
The global current requirement in operational conditions and worst case

configurations for the BTS 6000 AC Model, on a power network single
phase 220-240 Vac or split phases 200-240 Vac, will not exceed 24,5 A
in steady state including heaters with two rectifiers (and 15A for one
rectifier only in the BTS).
Refer to Maximum AC Input Current Consumption on AC Model.
The closest standard circuit breaker dimension is 30 A, bipolar, C

curve.
Note: Above is given the breaker gauge for worst case in max.
configuration (2 rectifiers 1400 W). BTS 6000 current
consumption is given at 180 Vac.for each type of AC network. It
can be choose a breaker corresponding to the site configuration
(following the number of rectifiers available on site) following
“Power and Current Consumption According to Rectifier Number
and Heaters on page 31“.
2. Customer DC Box for DC Model
The BTS6000 cabinet DC Model is not provided with a main disconnect

device. Therefore, an appropriate disconnect device should be provided
as part of the building installation by the operator.
The disconnect device should be near the equipment, easily accessible

by the service personnel, and clearly identified.
For a site with several cabinets, one protected power supply branch is
required for each equipment installed on the site.

The global current requirement in operational conditions and worst case

configurations for the BTS 6000 DC Model, on a DC power network,
will not exceed 72 A in steady state. Refer to Maximum DC Input
Current Consumption on DC Model and DC Power Consumption
According to Configurations
The closest standard circuit breaker dimension is 75 A, bipolar, C

curve.
Breaker size required for a given configuration shall be at least:
Max Power in Watts for the given configuration / LVD

threshold -feed drop voltage.
LVD = Low voltage disconnect threshold for indoor power

supplies shall be within -42VDC and -46VDC.
It is recommended to use some breakers Type C (long Delay).
a. Site With - 48 V Availability
A DC box must contain an appropriate disconnect device and marked as

the disconnect device for the equipment that is protected by fuse or
breaker unipolar.
The DC customer box is not provided by Nortel. The location of the DC

customer box must take into account the length of the cables connected
to the BTS (12 m / 40 ft. for the cables provided with the ancillaries kit).
b. Site Without - 48 V Availability
A specific DC power cabinet including the rectifier, the storage and the
distribution functions has to be foreseen for - 48 V supply.
A 0V reference cable (RTN Cable) should link the (+) terminal of the
power supply to the ground.
In the DC power cabinet dedicated to the site, one output supply is

required for each equipment installed on the site. Each protection has to
identify the unit that is protected by fuse or breaker unipolar.

4.4.7.5 Distribution frame for PCM/alarms connection

1. DF for PCM Connection
The BTS6000 is not connected directly to the telecommunication

network, but by means of a DF. This DF is a connection point between
the PCM cable from the BTS, and the transmission network.
The DF frame must be grounded.
There are two major cases for the connection to the PCM link:
• The telecommunication network is 120 Ω E1 or 100 Ω T1, in that case
the only equipment necessary to ensure the PCM connection between
the DF and the BTS is the PCM cable.
• The telecommunication network is E1 75 Ω, in that case, as the BTS
works in 120Ω, it is necessary to ensure an adaptation from the BTS’s
120 Ω to the customer network’s 75 Ω. As a consequence, the PCM
cable should be equipped with Mini-Baluns, and the DF should be
able to receive it.
1 type of cable is supplied according to the site configuration E1 or T1:

• 4 Twisted pairs 120Ohms E1 PCM cable (+ balun 75Ω if E1 75Ω).
• or 4 Twisted pairs 100Ohms T1 PCM cable.
The maximum recommended cabling path distance between the

BTS6000 cabinet and the DDF is < 16m (52.5ft) with the IRM kit
(Standard length of the cables provided with the cabinet).
Nevertheless, the maximum distance of the cabling path between the

cabinet and the transmission equipment should not exceed the value
listed in Table 26.
Table 26 – Maximum Distance Between the Cabinet and the DDF
D max (m) (ft) Section
E1 120Ohms 150 492 24AWG
T1 100Ohms 150 492 24AWG
E1 75Ohms 70 229 Not used
Note: For an E1 75Ohms configuration, the adaptation 120/75Ohms

(balun 75Ohms) should be secured as close as possible to the
specific distribution frame (see Figure 26). There are 3 types of
mini Balun connector described in Figure 25.

Figure 25 – Example of Balun Adaptor 120/75 Ohms

BNC 1.6-5.6 SMZ Type 43
75 OHMS/BNC 75 OHMS/1.6-5.6 75 OHMS/ SMZ TYPE 43

Ref PEC / Ref CPC Ref PEC / Ref CPC Ref PEC / Ref CPC
NTQG41GF / N0087358 NTUM98LF / N0086918 NTUM98YF / N0086920
2. DF for External Alarm Connection
The BTS6000 is not connected directly to the supervised equipment, but

by means of a DF. This DF is a connection point between the alarm
cable from the BTS, and the supervised equipment (for example smoke
detector). Refer to Figure 26.
A specific Alarm distribution frame should be considered. It should be

grounded.
Figure 26 – Example of DF for PCM and Alarm Cables
PCM Part
Alarm Part
4.4.7.6 Lighting and Service Socket
The lighting of the site can be considered for the night period
intervention.
A service socket could be provided in the customer AC box. The socket

is equipped with a ground pin equipotentialized to the site ground and
dimensioned according to the local rules.

4.4.8 BTS 6000 AC Model in Indoor Site Preparation
This section describes the preparatory work which should be carried out
on an indoor site prior to the installation of the BTS 6000 AC model.
The BTS AC model can be installed in premise which is equipped with:

• Cable trays,
• Grounding and equipotential circuits,
• Customer AC box,
• Distribution frame for PCM/alarms connection,
• Lighting and service sockets,
• Ventilation or air conditioning.
4.4.8.1 Cable Trays
The cable trays are dimensioned according to the site configuration

(refer to Table 27) and must be grounded. It allows:
• the cables routing (AC power, PCM, alarms, ground cables, feeders,
inter-cabinet cables...),
• to ensure the equipotentiality with 16 mm² (6 AWG) braids (see
Figure 27)
• the rules of separation between light and heavy current cables
Table 27 – Cable Quantity for one cabinet BTS 6000
Items Quantity / Cabinet Type of Voltage

4 twisted pairs PCM cable 1 (Base cabinet)
Telecommunication network voltage
0 (Extension cabinet)
Alarm cable 1 (Base cabinet)

Extra low voltage
0 (Extension cabinet)
AC Power cable (Ac model) 1 AC voltage
Ground cable 1 Ground
RF jumpers 2 to 6 RF signal

Figure 27 – Cable Tray Equipotential
The separation between low and high current cables is performed as

follows (see Figure 28):
• by using different cable trays,
• or by using one cable tray with partition separator,
• or by using one cable tray and shielded cables.
Figure 28 – Cable Tray Cross Section
PCM & -48V cables (if required)
Alarm & GND cables
AC cables cables
Feeders Jumpers
Warning:
Cable tray Metallic partition between RF,
low current (data) and high
current (power supply)

In indoor premise (weather protected area), the bulkheads on the plinth

are not necessary, then only lateral cable tray is (are) necessary for the
cable path up to the plinth entrance (see Figure 29).
Figure 29 – Example of Cable Way on BTS Installed in Indoor Premise
4.4.8.2 Grounding and equipotential circuits
The grounding plate is installed systematically on each premise, all the

grounding circuits of equipment are connected to it.
The grounding plate is directly connected to the earth plate of the

building. Its dimension must allow 10 or 20 ground connections
respectively according to the compression lug with 1 or 2 holes.
A direct connection from the building earth plate electrode and the
ground plate has to be performed with a 50mm² (0.077in².1/0 AWG
(with length< 50m otherwise 95mm² (0.14 in².4/0 AWG)) bar. This
connection must be continuous and not removable.
The building earth plate is continuously linked to the ground electrode.

The maximum impedance of the ground electrode must be less than 10
Ohms from the earth plate.

The cabinet is grounded via a 25 mm² green/yellow (4 AWG - green/

yellow).
For isolated bonding network (IBN) the cabinet must be grounded

only by one unique ground cable directly connected to the SPC site.
For the common bonding network (CBN) the cabinet must be

grounded by the ground cable and equipotentiality braids.
The equipotentiality between each BTS cabinet and metallic parts (cable
tray) is performed with 2 tinned braid minimum with a section of 16
mm² (6 AWG) each.
For the shelters, a flat copper belt can be considered at the low level.
4.4.8.3 Customer AC box
Same as the outdoor site, see “Customer AC Box for AC Model” in §

4.4.7.4 Customer AC box or DC box on page 54.
4.4.8.4 Distribution frame for PCM/alarms connection
Same as the outdoor site, see in § 4.4.7.5 Distribution frame for PCM/
alarms connection on page 57 except:
• For isolated bonding network (IBN) the PCM or alarm screens
cable and pairs are connected to the ground on one end only
(equipment side),
• For the common bonding network (CBN) the PCM or alarm
screens cable and pairs are connected to ground on both ends
(equipment and DDF sides).
4.4.8.5 Lighting and Service Socket
The lighting in the room must have intensity, measured before the
equipment installation, of 300 Lux at 1 m (3.3ft) above the floor. The
maximum acceptable value is 500 Lux. The lamps should be electronic
ballast.
A service socket network should be provided in the room. An outlet

should be available about every 3 m (9.8ft). The sockets are equipped
with a ground pin equipotentialized to the site ground and dimensioned
according to the local rules, are located at 0.30 m (11.8in) from the floor.
4.4.8.6 Ventilation or air conditioning
The maximum optimized temperature inside the premises must be + 40

°C with an alarm threshold at + 50 °C.
The maximal dissipation is about 1800 W per cabinet.

4.4.9 Feeders and Antennae System
The customer must foresee and install the antennae system and the
feeders. The antennae are installed in compliance with the radio
engineering studies by trained staff.
For BTS 6000, non-diversity is technically possible for the reception.
Feeders are used to establish the RF link between the BTS 6000 and the
antennae. The feeders are left in cable tray, near the radio cabinet, ready
to be connected. A female 7/16 connector equips each feeder end.
The feeder interconnections shall comply with outdoor constraints

(waterproofing...).
On the BTS side, the feeders should arrive as close as possible to the
BTS cabinet mounting location (the number of feeders depends on the
configuration type) and it is recommended to use the jumpers between
the BTS and feeders in order:
• To allow an easier installation: depends on the size of feeder used, it
might be very difficult to position correctly the feeder in front of the
RF connector on BTS side.
• To avoid excessive efforts on the RF connector on the BTS side: risk
to damage the connectors.
• To allow easier maintenance operation.
The RF jumpers are defined as an option. The minimum bending radius

must comply with the height of the space available below the BTS 6000
cabinet (plinth).
The jumper connector to plug into the BTS 6000 radio bulkhead must be
straight, Male, DIN 7/16 for a key 32mm (hexagonal head).
The Cable used for feeder should have a maximum attenuation of 3dB
at frequency used band.
In all cases, network designer must be informed about the end to

end attenuation measured at the end of the installation: it might be
necessary to modify parameters at the OMC-R.
In case of site with dual band configuration, label the feeders with a
specific marking for each frequency band.

4.4.10 Lightning Protection
All the site must be protected against direct lightning strikes.
The site must be equipped with a lightning conductor on top.
For lightning protection it is important that the radio lines from the
antennas to the cabinet are regularly grounded with dedicated grounding
kits. (refer to Figure 30).
Figure 30 – Lightning Protection on Feeders
The antenna ports of the cabinet can be protected with a ¼-wave surge
arrestor (optional).
Note: In order to be compliant with North American installation rules,

the ¼ waves must be put on the RF outputs in GSM BTS6000
cabinet when the GSM site does not have the same devices of
protection between the BTS cabinet and GSM antennae.
The cabinet also includes a surge arrestor for induced current surge on
the AC Main power supply.

4.5 Site Installation

4.5.1 Cabinet Securing
The cabinets are secured with four M10 bolts. The securing hole
diameters of the cabinet plinth are 20 mm (0.79 in).
The figure below give the drilling template of the BTS 6000 installed on
a concrete pad.
Figure 31 – Drilling Template Details of BTS6000
CAUTION/WARNING:
For isolated bonding network (IBN) the cabinet must be
isolated from the floor (indoor site).
CAUTION/WARNING:
For the common bonding network (CBN): there is no
specific recommendation to secure the cabinet.
A specific anchor kit is defined as an option in the IM 10-7958 GSM

BTS6000 IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only.
This anchor kit requires drilling into the concrete floor to a depth of 100
mm (3.9 in).

4.5.2 Cabinet Wiring
4.5.2.1 BTS6000 External Connections or Cable Entry

The external connections or cable entry (AC or DC cables) are done at
the bottom of the BTS6000 front.
Figure 32 – BTS6000 Bulkhead Top View

Table 28 – Type of BTS6000 Connections/Entry
Terminal Number Type of connector (cabinet side)
Equipotentiality point 2 (on each side of plinth) M6 (1/4”) Stud

GND 1 2 x M6 (1/4”) Stud 1" spacing
AC Power (AC Model only) 1 for cable entry: IP 66 cable gland for
an AC cable ∅ from 14 to 18 mm
(0,55 to 0,7 in)
for wire connection: terminal block for
a maximum of 10 AWG wire (5mm²).
DC Power (DC Model only) 2 for cable entry: IP 66 cable glands for
DC cables ∅ from 14 to 18 mm (0,55
to 0,7 in);
for wires connection: use two lugs
one hole of 8 mm (5/16 in), max. lug
width: 18mm (0.7in).
PCM (Abis base cabinet) 1 SubD 25 pins

without CPRIPRO2
External Alarms without 1 SubD 25 pins

CPRIPRO2
PCM (Abis base cabinet) 1 Circular connector on CPRIPRO2

with CPRIPRO2
External Alarms with 1 Circular connector on CPRIPRO2

CPRIPRO2
D-Link up to 2 (1 / ext. cab.) SubD 25 pins
RF up to 6 7/16 DIN female

4.5.2.2 BTS6000 External Cables
The external cables are mechanically protected inside metallic conduits

or cables trays. In both cases the metallic cable protection must be
grounded to the earth plate interface.
On outdoor site, all external cables on-site must be approved for outdoor
use (in terms of resistance to humidity, heat, UV rays...), and must be
flexible.
1. Equipotentiality Braid
The equipotentiality braids are not provided with the BTS 6000, these
braids are defined as an optional IRM kit, refer to IM 10-7958 “GSM
BTS 6000 IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only“.
The equipotentiality braids from the BTS to the cable tray must be as
short as possible, with a section of at least 16mm² (AWG 6).
2. Ground Cables
The grounding cable is not provided with the BTS 6000, this cable is
defined as an optional IRM kit, refer to IM-10-7958 “GSM BTS 6000
IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only“or IM-10-0954
“GSM BTS 6000 IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - UL Compliant
Only“for NA.
The grounding cable from the BTS to the site earth plate must be as short
as possible, with a section of at least 25mm² (AWG 4).
The inter-cabinet ground cables routed between Base BTS and

Extensions BTS (for equipotentiality) must be as short as possible, with
a section of at least 16 mm² (AWG 6). It is delivered with D-link inter-
cabinet cables.
3. BTS AC Supply Cables (Except North America)
The AC cable is not provided with the BTS 6000, this cable is defined
as an optional IRM kit, refer to IM-10-7958 “GSM BTS 6000 IRM Kits
(Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only“.
The mains AC supply cable comes directly from the customer AC box,
pass through the AC bulkhead by the AC cable gland and is connected
directly to the cabinets AC inputs on CADU.
The cable used for powering the BTS cabinet must be able to hold at
least:
• 24.5A with ambient temperature at +25°C,

• 18.7A with ambient temperature at +65°C.
It is dimensioned according to the distance between the cabinet and the

customer AC box. The drop voltage due to the wires resistance must be
so that the voltage at the cabinet level is in the window 187-264 Vac for
all AC mains.
The cable must be of multi core type, shielded and each conductor must
be of multi-thread type.
The cables must be waterproofed and must have a section compatible

with the AC cable gland entry in order to guarantee the IP55 of the
cabinet.
Table 29 – External Cable Section for AC Cable Gland Entry
Mono/Split Phase
External diameter 14-18 mm
The power supply cable is composed of three conductors for single

phase and four for split phases and all of the same section as described
in Table 30 and Table 31.
Table 30 – BTS AC Supply Cables: Split Phases (wires as defined in R11)
For example
Cable type Cable color Section (AWG /
Max. length (m)
mm²)
L1 Brown 10 / 5 26
L2 Black 10 / 5 26
Neutral (grounded conductor) Blue 10 / 5 26
PE (Protective Earth) Yellow/Green 10 / 5 26
Table 31 – BTS AC Supply Cables: Single Phase (wires as defined in R11)
For example
Cable type Cable color Section (AWG /
Max. length (m)
mm²)
Phase Brown 10 / 5 26
Neutral Blue 10 / 5 26
PE (Protective Earth) Yellow/Green 10 / 5 26

4. BTS AC Supply Cables (North America Style)
The AC wires are not provided with the BTS 6000, these wires are
provided by the local installer.
In NA region, the AC wires are in metallic and flexible conduits all the
way from the customer AC box up to the AC bulkhead of the BTS.
The mains AC supply wires come directly from the customer AC box in
conduit, pass through the AC bulkhead by a liquid tight connector and
are connected directly to the cabinets AC inputs on CADU.
The wires used for powering the BTS cabinet must be able to hold at
least:
They are dimensioned according to the distance between the cabinet and
the customer AC box. The drop voltage due to the wires resistance must
be so that the voltage at the cabinet level is in the window 187-264 Vac.
The wires must be of multi-thread type and the part running in the BTS
6000 must be shielded with a tubular braid. This tubular braid is not
provided with the BTS 6000, it is defined in the optional IRM kit, refer
to IM-10-0954 “GSM BTS 6000 IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition -
UL Compliant Only“for NA.
The conduit and liquid tight connector must be waterproofed in order to

guarantee the IP55 of the cabinet. Note that the liquid tight connector
must be compliant with the hole diameter (21 mm - 0.825 in) of the AC
bulkhead.
The power supply wires are all of the same section as described in Table
32.
Table 32 – BTS AC Supply Cables: Split Phases North America
For example
Cable type Cable color
Section (AWG) Max. length (m)
L1 Black 10 32
L2 Red 10 32
Neutral (grounded conductor) White 10 32
PE (Protective Earth) Yellow/Green 10 32

4.5.2.3 BTS DC Supply Cable
The DC cables are not provided with the BTS 6000, these cables are
defined as an optional IRM kit, refer to IM-10-7958 “GSM BTS 6000
IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only“.
The mains DC supply cables come directly from the customer DC box,
pass through the DC bulkhead by the DC cable glands and are connected
directly to the cabinets DC inputs on DCU.
The cables used for powering the BTS cabinet must be able to hold at
least:
The IRM kit’s DC cables are dimensioned according to a cable path

distance of 10 meters between the cabinet and the customer DC power
plant.
The DC cables are composed of two single core cable, one -48V (L-) and
the second 0V (RTN) with a gauge of 0 AWG (50 mm²), possibility to
assemble the two wires with tie raps from customer power plant to BTS.
Each Cable (-48V, 0V) must be shielded, the shield shall be connected
to the earth at the DC power plant customer and at the BTS.
The cables must be multi-thread type with a bending radius less than 120
mm.
The cables must be waterproofed and must have a section compatible

with the DC cable gland entry in order to guarantee the IP55 of the
outdoor cabinet.
Table 33 – External Cable Section for DC Cable Gland Entry
External diameter 14-18 mm
Table 34 – BTS DC Supply Cables
For example
Cable type Cable color
Section (AWG) Max. length (m)
-48V (L-) Blue 0 12

OV (M) Black 0 12

4.5.2.4 PCM Cable
Without Cpripro2, the PCM cable is not provided with the BTS 6000,
this cable is defined as an optional IRM kit, refer to IM-10-7958 “GSM
BTS 6000 IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only“.
The PCM cable must be dimensioned for 4 PCMs cabling capability, it

is composed of 8 twisted pairs solid bare copper, each pair is shielded
with an aluminium foil and a drain wire inside, overall shielding by
screening tape and 80% minimum coverage tinned copper braid.
Table 35 – PCM Cables
Cable Number Section Length Connector

PCM Cable 1 24 AWG 16 m (52.5 ft.) SubD 25 pins
With Cpripro2, a specific PCM cable is delivered.
4.5.2.5 External Alarm Cable
Without Cpripro2, the external alarms cable is not provided with the
BTS 6000, this cable is defined as an optional IRM kit, refer to IM-10-
7958 “GSM BTS 6000 IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE
Compliant Only“.
The external alarm cable must be dimensioned for up to 8 alarms and 2
remote control cabling capability, it is composed of 10 twisted pairs
solid bare copper, each pair is shielded with an aluminium foil and a
drain wire inside, overall shielding by screening tape.
Table 36 – Alarm Cable
Cable Number Section Length Connector

External 1 24 AWG 16 m (52.5 ft.) SubD 25 pins
Alarm Cable
With Cpripro2, a specific external alarm cable is delivered.
4.5.2.6 Inter-cabinet Cables
For sites equipped with BTS extension cabinet(s), the inter-cabinet

cables are provided.
The inter-cabinet cables are routed between the base and the extension
cabinets, mechanically protected inside metallic conduit or cable trays.
There is four types of inter-cabinet cables (see Table 37).

Table 37 – Inter-Cabinet Cables for BTS Base to BTS Extension Cabinets
CABLES (extension cab.) Description
Equipotential ground cable Section = AWG 6 (13 mm²)

D-Link cable Shielded cable with 10 twisted pairs 24AWG
with subD 25 contacts connector at each end
External Tx RF cables for 2S444 only 7/16 male/male coaxial cable 1500 mm length
(59 in)
External Rx RF cables for 2S444 only SMA male/male coaxial cable 1500 mm length
(59 in)
The equipotential ground and D-Link cables are available in two

lengths:
• Short; cable length = 5 m (16.4 ft.),
• Long; cable length = 10 m (32.8 ft.).
4.5.2.7 Radio Frequency Cables

• RF Jumpers
The RF jumpers are not provided with the BTS 6000, these cables are
defined as optional IRM kits, refer to IM-10-7958 “GSM BTS 6000
IRM Kits (Ancillaries) Definition - CE Compliant Only“.
The antenna feeders arrive as close as possible to the BTS cabinet

mounting location, the BTS6000 should be connected to the feeders via
RF jumpers. The interconnection between the feeders and jumpers is
done outside of the plinth and the minimum bending radius should
comply with the space available inside the plinth.
The number of feeders depends on the combiner type and on the number
of sectors.
The feeder interconnections shall comply with outdoor constraints

(waterproofing,...).
The radio feeders are coming from the antenna mast, they must be
protected at the ground level by a metallic cable tray (to avoid damage
possibly caused by ice blocks falling from the top of the mast).
The jumper connector should be straight, Male, DIN 7/16 for a key
32mm (hexagonal head).

Table 38 – Example of the Jumpers Characteristics For the Radio Link Optimized
Minimum
Length/ Attenuation Max.
Jumpers (50 Ohms) Characteristics Single
Reference (connector included)
Bending
2 m (6.5 ft) FSJ4-50B or the equivalent ½" at 1900Mhz

32 mm (1.26 in)
NTQG72AA 17.1dB/100m at 1900Mhz superflex 0.343+0.2 = 0.543dB
Standard 2 m max. length jumpers are used to connect the feeders

to the BTS.
For each sector, several antennae can be available (for Main and
Diversity reception), the number depending of configuration.
• Peculiarities of Microwave Links
The feeders coming from the ODU (OutDoor Unit) must have a N Male
connector on both ends.
The maximum lengths for the ODU feeder are in Table 39:
Table 39 – Maximum Lengths for the ODU Feeder

Cable type Max. length
RG-223 21.6 to 28 VDC Input 40 m (125 ft)

43 to 72 VDC Input 80 m (250 ft)
Belden 9913 21.6 to 28 VDC Input 150 m (500 ft)
43 to 72 VDC Input 300 m (1000 ft)
The Microwave jumpers are connected to the ODU feeders. They have
a N Female connector on both ends, equipped with a watertight gasket.
MW links are connected on Spare RF of bulkhead.

4.5.3 External Cables Marking
Table 40 – External Cables Marking
Function Labeling
PCM 120Ohms Base cab. / PCM

120Ohms
PCM 120/75Ohms Base cab. / PCM

120/75Ohms
PCM 100Ohms Base cab. / PCM

100Ohms
Sector j Main Reception / Transmission Antenna / Sect j Main Tx/Rx / GSM

type of band (GSM)
Sector j Diversity Reception Antenna / Sect j Div Rx / GSM

type of band (GSM)
Sector j Diversity Reception / Transmission Antenna / Sect j Div Tx/Rx / GSM
type of band (GSM)
Cabinet k DC Standard -48V or 0V Cab k DC -48V or 0V
Cabinet k AC single/split phase L, N, PE / L1, L2, N, PE

Cabinet k Protective Ground Cab k GND
Note: Each sector is identified by a map label (Main 1 or A, Div 1 or A,

Main “n”, Div “n”), and the feeders available close to the BTS
Indoor 2 by a RED (1), a BLUE (2) or a GREEN (3) sticker. They
should be marked: Tx/Rx Main, Tx/Rx/Div, Tx, Rx.
Note: In the US, each sector is identified by a Greek letter (Alpha, Beta,
Gamma), and the feeders available close to the BTS bear a RED
(Alpha), a BLUE (Beta) or a GREEN (Gamma) sticker. They
should be marked: Tx/Rx Main, Tx/Rx/Div, Tx, Rx.

4.6 Final State of Site Preparations

The site access and layout permits the BTS6000 Physical installation.
If necessary, a mounting support is installed, grounded.
The different external interfaces to the equipment (ground plate,

Customer AC box(es), cable tray, PCM distribution frame...) are
installed.
The following operations have been performed:

• A ground plate is connected to the earth sink.
• The circuit impedance and the continuity are checked and recorded.
• A power supply output is available for each cabinet (breaker off).

5.0 References
Document Number Title
R1 ETS 300 019-1-1 Classification of Environmental Conditions Storage

Class 1.2
R2 ETS 300 019-1-2 Classification of Environmental Conditions Transpor-

tation Class 2.2
R3 IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures
R4 ETS 300 019 -1-4 Environmental Conditions and Environmental Tests

for Telecommunications Equipment; Part 1-4: Classifi-
cation of Environmental Conditions. Stationary use at
non-weather protected locations: class 4.1E except
for:
• Low temperature - 33°C
• High temperature +50°C
• Wind: 200 km/h
• High absolute humidity 36g/m3
• Mechanical condition: 4M3
R5 IEC 721-2-6 Environmental Conditions Appearing in Nature –

Earthquake Vibration and Shock.
R6 ISO 7779 Acoustics - Measurement of Airborne Noise Emitted

by Computer and Business Equipment
R7 ISO 1996/1 Acoustics -Description and Measurement of Environ-

mental Noise Part1 Basic Quantities and Procedures
R8 UL1950, Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Includ-

CAN/CSA C22.2 No ing Electrical Business Equipment
950
EN 60950
R9 ETS 300 753 Equipment engineering acoustic noise emitted by
telecommunication equipment
R10 IEC60446 Basic and safety principles for man-machine inter-

face, marking and identification - Identification of con-
ductors by colors or numerals
R11 HD308S2 Identification and use of cores of flexible cables
R12 EN 301 489-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio spectrum

matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for Radio equipment and services; Part 1:
Common technical requirements

Document Number Title
R13 CFR 47 Part 15 Class B Radio frequency devices
R14 ICES 03 Digital Apparatus Issue 3, Nov. 22, 1997
R15 3GPP TS 25.113 Technical specification group radio access networks.

Base Station Electro Magnetic Compatibility Ed V3.5.0
R16 PE/DCL/DD/018541 BTS 6000 GSM Indoor & Outdoor Engineering Rules
R17 IEC 364 Electrical installation of buildings

6.0 Appendices
Appendix A – Abbreviations and Terms
Abbreviations
A ampere
AC Alternating Current
AWG American Wire Gauge
BTS Base Station Transceiver Subsystem
DC Direct Current
DF Distribution Frame
DDM Dual Duplexer Module

E1 Standard European PCM system
ECU Environmental Control Unit
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility

EMI Electro-Magnetic Interference
GND GrouND
IP Ingress Protection
RF Radio Frequency
T1 Standard US PCM system
Terms
Depopulated: Cabinet partially equipped.
Difficult access site: For this type of site, mechanical means cannot
cover the entire delivery truck to mounting location distance. Part of the
way (as small it might be) requires manual carrying.
Easy access site: No manual carrying is required to set the populated

cabinet onto its mounting location.
Optimized operational temperature range: The temperature range

prevailing in most populated areas of the world. Temperature above and
below this range, fall into areas of low non-existent population, or into
the category of one time only recorded extremes.
Populated: Fully equipped cabinet.

Total operational temperature range: The BTS will perform at both

extreme temperatures, however:
• at low extremes, the electrical supply requirements of the BTS site
increases.
• at high extreme, may result in early failure of temperature dependent
modules and/or components. The sound power by the BTS increases.

Appendix B – Characteristic of AC and DC cable gland

The DC cable glands are designed for inserting a screened cable into a
BTS, and at the same time serve for connecting an electrical protective
hose which is to protect the cable against environmental influences and
damage.
The pressure screw of the cable gland has been modified so that a special
electrical protective hose can be connected to an integrated hose
connection socket.
The outer sheath is removed at the level of the spring in the cable gland.
When the pressure screw is tightened, the sealing insert presses onto two
cones between which the annular spiral spring is located. This spring
ring thus tapers in its internal diameter when screwed in and is pressed
and the naked line screen that is to be stripped beforehand.
The screened braid is bonded on its entire circumference (360°). The

result is a low-ohmic conductive connection between the screen gland
and housing.
The UL protective hose is screwed self-locking onto the spiral of the UL

protective hose. The winding on the hose socket fits the support spiral in
the UL protective hose.

Appendix C – Old and New RM Naming Table Relation
Table 41 – Old and New RM Naming Table Relation
Old RM Naming New RM Naming

MPRM 900 40W RM1 900 40/40
RM 1800 30W RM1 1800 30/30
RM 1900 30W RM1 1900 30/30
MPRM 1800 50/30W RM1 1800 50/30
HPRM 900 60/45W RM1 900 60/45
HPRM3T 850 60/45W RM1 850 60/45
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GSM BTS 6000 Site Specification

Installation Method – 06-8035

October 18, 2007

Issue Number: 03.07

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3.0 Precautions and Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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1.0 General Information

The criterion, which allows classifying a site as an easy- or difficult-

This document also contains an overview of the possible layouts, up to

Equipment: This document applies to the deployment of BTS6000,

- AC model equipped with AC heaters, AC/DC power supply with

- DC model equipped with DC heaters, DC interconnection (DCU) but

- up to 6 GSM carriers capacity (O6, S33, S222 or S3_3)

- up to 4 GSM carriers capacity (O4, S22, S211) equipped with

BTS 6000 base cabinet equipped with CIBP:

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- up to 8 GSM carriers capacity (S44, O8) with 2 cabinets

BTS 6000 base cabinet equipped with RICAM/ICAM:

Up to 4 PCM T1 (100 Ω) or E1 (120 Ω / 75 Ω using mini baluns).

The following external units are optional:

The following internal units are optional:

Application: This document is used to define site requirement.

Service Impact: None.

This is a stand-alone method.

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1.3 Reason for Reissue

Closes Alert(s): None

Closes CR(s): None

Replaces Method 06-8035 dated: October 05, 2007.

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2.0 Material Requirements

No other materials are required to perform this method.

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3.0 Precautions and Preparations

The PCM protections are not mandatory for the BTS.

The PCM cable can be protected by a surge arrestor (primary protection)

75 Ohms mini balun cannot ensure any protection. If necessary, it must

Depending on site conditions, they must be protected by the optional

Main supply cable is protected by a surge protections located in the

The preparation and connection of the Customer AC boxes should be

In case of rooftop installation, the ambient temperature may reach 70°C/

Power feeders which meet national installation requirements must be

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4.2 BTS6000 Characteristics

A general view of GSM BTS6000 cabinet is given in Figure 2, Figure 3

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Figure 2 – BTS6000 Cabinet Overview

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4.2.2 Dimensions and Weight

4.2.2.1 BTS6000 Dimensions

Table 1 – BTS6000 Dimensions

Height 1080 mm (42.52 in)

Height with plinth 1280 mm (50.39 in)