Planning and Optimization Guideline for

Multi Sector Project

(Standard Operation Procedure)

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Contents

Introduction to the Multi-sector Solution

Multi-Sector Planning Guideline for Candidate Site Selection

Multi-Sector Planning Guideline for RF design

Multi Sector Network Optimization

Introduction to the Multi-sector Solution
Introduction to the Multi-sector Solution
The continuous growth in UMTS users and service traffic requires network expansion when code resources, power
resources, and other air interface resources are limited. The multi-sector solution allows sector splitting, increasing site and
region capacity and thereby facilitating network expansion. This solution is implemented by using high-gain antennas with
a focused, narrow radio wave beam width. Figure shows sector splitting.
Operators are challenged by:
Limited spectrum resources: Network expansion
3 sectors Multi-sector through carrier addition is impossible.
Difficult site acquisition: No proper site can be
acquired to cover hotspots. Deploying a new Node B
Split antenna
takes a long period and requires high costs.
Sector
splitting The multi-sector solution eliminates the need to add
sites, simplifies network expansion, and reduces the
workload, allowing easy and efficient UMTS network
expansion. For existing networks with large sites
33 HBW Antenna deployed or long inter-site distances, the multi-sector
solution increases capacity and improves coverage. For
new or swapped networks, the multi-sector solution
increases coverage by about 40% or decreases the
number of sites by 25%, and therefore decreases overall
construction costs.
65 HBW Antenna 45 HBW Antenna
 Introduction to the Multi-sector Solution Multi-Sector RF Flow
Site Multi-Sector Scenario Analysis Site Survey Planning & Design Phase Implementation Network Optimization Acceptance
Solution Output: Antenna solution, Review DT report OSS/DT Performance
RRU solution, TX Solution and Submission Comparison
Data Collection
Network Simulation:
Huawei

Multi-Sector
Engineering parameter, Power implementation:
Scenario Analysis base on DT and Review Site mapping result, Capacity plan result Performan
On-site Engineering
OMC survey reports ce OK?
Load new site standard parameters OMC Operations
Features activation synchronize with
YES Receive
old sectors Alarms, Services and NO Acceptance
Site/Sectors Selection Performance Trouble shooting and
RNO/PSC/Neighbor(2G/3G/4G) Monitoring RF optimization
Parameters design (Include Inter-RAT)
Site Multi Sector
Site Multi Sector Design Acceptance Report
Report
Pre-DT
3days
Pre Drive before
Sites Survey: Test Report
SBC

DT Log/DT Report Environment,

OMC Data On-site Service
Antenna, Cable, Verification
BBU, etc. Post DT 1day after
Post DT Report 1day after

1. Planning rules confirm Perform

ance
Customer

2. Acceptance standard agreement

OK?
NO YES NO YES NO
1. Review the master plan
2. Response matrix confirm
Approve?
Approve? YES
3. Main work flow agreement Acceptance
4. Provide detailed engineering Approval
parameters
Multi-Sector Design Planning (candidate selection)
Multi-Sector Design Planning Site Multi-Sector Scenario Analysis
Site Multi-Sector Scenario Analysis :

Information collection, obtain site information used for multi-sector construction on the existing network. The information to be
collected includes hotspots and their DT data, engineering parameters, site and antenna sharing information, electronic map, configurations,
performance data statistics, and measurement reports (MRs).In scenario discovery, identify sites suitable for sector splitting based on the
performance data statistics, DT data, and traffic map.

Multiple Sector Design Guideline : Need consider IUB, CE, CNBAP expansion proposal:
Already F3 Split 1 sector 20% increment ,
Total Power Utilization >70%; Split 2 sector 40% increment
HSDPA User Number > 16 user (BBC6) Split 3 sector 60% increment
HSDPA User Number > 24 (other) Need to check WBBP group vs cell number
Not cover highway or high rise building
Site antenna height not more than 35m
Split Antenna with good quality
Output for Scenario Discovery :
Then, site survey can be performed according to the scenario discovery outputs to determine and adjust the sector
splitting list or solution, antenna type selection prediction, and initial engineering parameter planning table. The multi-
sector solution also adds benefits of capacity expansion, and therefore the baseband and transmission resources needs to
be checked and replanned. After the scenario discovery and preliminary confirmation of the sector-split solution,
evaluate/estimate whether the baseband/transmission resources are sufficient. If not sufficient, site survey for
transmission/baseband resource also needs to be performed.
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
The Restricted Area For Multiple- Sector Deployment

1Highway, Flyover 2The site from main load is less than 50m

50m 50m

Complex scenario
4Hotspot in building
3Unbalanced traffic between the two
split sector

Check with traffic map Check with Site Survey Report

Multi-Sector Design Planning Site Survey
Engineering Survey for Capacity Expansion:
1.Baseband modules
Verify the site type (3800 series or 3900 series, indoor or outdoor).
Verify configurations of WMPT, WBBP, and UTRP. If new boards are required, check available slots and slot adjustment necessity. If a new NodeB is required,
verify the following items: Installation space on the existing subrack for new BBUs
Installation position of the new subrack (if no installation space on the existing subrack),Power supply for new BBUs (circuit breakers and capacity),Cascading between two
BBUs (type and length of the cascading cable),Transmission solution for new BBUs (interface type and quantity, and cable length)
2. RF modules
Verify the type of RF modules: RFU or RRU (specific models and power amplifier specifications).
Verify installation position for RF modules of new sectors: available slots for RFUs and installation mode of RRUs (pole-mounting or wall-mounting).
Verify power supply for new RF modules: location, capacity, cable model, and cable length.
Verify grounding mode of new RF modules, type and length of the cable for grounding.
Photograph RF survey sites for archiving. Draw equipment room layout plan and antenna installation platform sketch if necessary.
3. Cable Routing between baseband and RF modules
Verify cable connection mode (RRU cascading or direct connection between WBBP and RRU).
Verify the type, quantity, and length of the cable.
4.Antennas
Verify whether inter-RAT co-antenna is in use. If different RATs sharing one antenna system are connected to different antenna ports, multi-sector reconstruction is more
difficult.
Verify current antenna parameters: model, azimuth, mechanical downtilt, electrical downtilt, installation height, and remote electrical adjustment devices.
Verify whether there is enough installation room for new antennas.
Determine installation location(longitude, latitude) and coordinates of antennas.
Verify the type and length of power cable and data cable for remote antenna electrical adjustment devices.
Check whether the pole bearing capacity meets the requirement (split antennas are heavier than common antennas).
Photograph the area covered by antennas and the antenna installation platform. Photograph the area around the site. Take a photo every 45clockwise starting from the
true north (8 photos in total).
5.Feeders
If RFU modules are employed, verify the model of the feeder between RFU and the antenna, length of feeders, the number of available holes on the feeder window, and
number of feeder fasteners.
If RRU modules are used, verify model of the feeder between RRU and the antenna as well as length of feeders.
Multi-Sector Design Planning (RF design)
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Multi Sector sectorization Design
Standard Order of sectorization for site Multi sector from Clockwise 1,4,2,5,3,6

Note :
Make sure that existing jumper
connected to YY port on new
antenna and New Jumper ( New
Sector ) on Y port of new antenna
to minimize the Cross feeder and
please do it antenna per antenna
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Multi-sector Azimuth Planning Guideline
More than 10 Rule 1: Opposite Antenna can
not face to face, the minimum
angle of them should more than
10 degrees;

Overlap no opposite More than 10 Rule 2: The overlap can not

opposite, the minimum angle of
them should more than 10
degrees;

Angle between Antennas larger than 90 Rule 3: The angle between 65 antenna
and split antenna should be more than
Less than 90
more than 90 90 degreesbetween the split
antenna should be more than 100
degree
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Multi Sector sectorization Design --1
Before Condition Antenna
Site Name
Antenna Type Antenna Azimuth Antenna Heigth Tilt Mec Tilt Elec
Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec
Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant3 1 2 Sec 3 Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant 3 Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant 3 1 2 3
30 150 300 4 2 4
Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec
K742215 K742215 K742215 31 31 31 4 4 4
4 5 Sec 6 4 5 6

After Condition Antenna

TBSIMATUPANGMW
Antenna Type Antenna Azimuth Antenna Heigth Tilt Mec Tilt Elec
Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec
Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant 3 1 2 Sec 3 Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant3 Ant 1 Ant 2 Ant3 1 2 3
0 150 270 4 2 4
Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec
Huawei AMB4520R0 K742215 Huawei AMB4520R0 31 31 31 4 4 4
4 5 Sec 6 4 5 6
60 330 4 4
A1 A2 A3
Multi sector standard sectorization sequence follow Clockwise 1,4,2,5,3,6
For example, Site TBSIMATUPANGMW upgrade to multi sector from 3 sector to 5 sector,
The sector name and direction as below
A1: Split to 2 sector, original: sector 1:30 degree; after: sector 1: 0 degree, sector 4:60degree
A2: not split, original: sector 2:150 degree; after: no change
A3: Split to 2 sector, original: sector 3:300 degree; after: sector 3: 270degree, sector 6:330degree

1 Physical split antenna with 2 beam inside which can connect to 2sector
Beam 1 is -30 degree interval compare with physical antenna direction
Beam 2 is 30 degree interval compare with physical antenna direction
E.g. Huawei split antenna (physical antenna )direction is 0 degree
Sector 1 (beam1 ) direction is 330 degree
Sector 2 (beam2 ) direction is 30 degree
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Multi-sector Tilt Planning

Normally, we keep the dual beam total tilt as before,

E-tilt as higher priority.
If original tilt >10
E-tilt = 8and M-tilt = original tilt - 8
Else
M-tilt = 2 and E-tilt = original tilt 2

For different beam of one antenna the M-tilt should be

same.
E.g.:
Original Plan
M-tilt E-tilt Total M-tilt E-tilt Total
10Electric tilt 10Mechanical tilt

4 6 10 2 8 10
4 2 6 2 4 6 Using E-tilt can control the side lobe
interference more efficiently.
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Antenna Huawei Multi Sector Overview

Antenna View from Bottom Remote Electrical Tilt (RET)

y Antenna Direction yy Actual

E Tilt

Huawei antenna (Huawei AMB4520R0) is RCU ( Remote Control

Unit ) inside,
Then we can not adjust E-Tilting by manually( Rigger)
Need AIGS cable to connect between antenna and RRU NodeB to
support Re-mote E-Tilitng (RET) by RNC MML command
Above Image Picture is the To check the set E-tilting, We can pull the pole under antenna until
sample for antenna 1 from the can not drag, this number is E-Tilting Value
Bottom view. Port antenna Y
and YY is very importance to
right know, a lot of problem Cross
Feeder is coming from this
Left
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
MML Command U2000

Check Current E tilt

LST RETSUBUNIT ( Node B Level)
Check Current Max Transmit Power
LST UCELL ( RNC Level)
Check Current CPICH
LST UPCPICH ( RNC Level)

Sample CR for Modify RET

Sector 2 Sector 5
E Tilt Before : 7 E Tilt Before : 9
E Tilt After : 1 E Tilt After : 7
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Step 1_ Power on RET Port
// checking Port RET status
LST RETPORT:;

// Switch on Power RET port

MOD RETPORT:CN=0,SRN=80,SN=0,PWRSWITCH=ON,THRESHOLDTYPE=UER_SELF_DEFINE,UOTHD=20,UCTHD=30,OOTHD=300,OCTHD=260;
MOD RETPORT:CN=0,SRN=81,SN=0,PWRSWITCH=ON,THRESHOLDTYPE=UER_SELF_DEFINE,UOTHD=20,UCTHD=30,OOTHD=300,OCTHD=260;
MOD RETPORT:CN=0,SRN=82,SN=0,PWRSWITCH=ON,THRESHOLDTYPE=UER_SELF_DEFINE,UOTHD=20,UCTHD=30,OOTHD=300,OCTHD=260;

//scan ALD to get serial Number of ALD

SCN ALD:;

Step 2_ Add RET and Calibrate

//Add RET and Defind by Serial number

ADD RET:DEVICENO=1,DEVICENAME="SEC1",CTRLCN=0,CTRLSRN=80,CTRLSN=0,RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET,POLARTYPE=DUAL,SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN,VENDORCODE="HW",SERIALNO="M1433E800MA22218y";

ADD RET:DEVICENO=2,DEVICENAME="SEC2",CTRLCN=0,CTRLSRN=81,CTRLSN=0,RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET,POLARTYPE=DUAL,SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN,VENDORCODE="HW",SERIALNO="M1433E800NP66462y";

ADD RET:DEVICENO=3,DEVICENAME="SEC3",CTRLCN=0,CTRLSRN=82,CTRLSN=0,RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET,POLARTYPE=DUAL,SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN,VENDORCODE="HW",SERIALNO="M1433E800R674739y";

ADD RET:DEVICENO=4,DEVICENAME="SEC4",CTRLCN=0,CTRLSRN=80,CTRLSN=0,RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET,POLARTYPE=DUAL,SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN,VENDORCODE="HW",SERIALNO="M1433E800MB9050yy";

ADD RET:DEVICENO=5,DEVICENAME="SEC5",CTRLCN=0,CTRLSRN=81,CTRLSN=0,RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET,POLARTYPE=DUAL,SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN,VENDORCODE="HW",SERIALNO="M1433E800NQ7979yy";

ADD RET:DEVICENO=6,DEVICENAME="SEC6",CTRLCN=0,CTRLSRN=82,CTRLSN=0,RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET,POLARTYPE=DUAL,SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN,VENDORCODE="HW",SERIALNO="M1433E800R77532yy";

// Calibrate RET
CLB RET:OPMODE=SITE;
Step 3_ SET Electrical Tilting
//SET Electrical tilt base on RNP Plan
MOD RETTILT:RETCLASS=RET,OPMODE=DEVICENO,DEVICENO=1,TILT=0;
MOD RETTILT:RETCLASS=RET,OPMODE=DEVICENO,DEVICENO=2,TILT=0;
MOD RETTILT:RETCLASS=RET,OPMODE=DEVICENO,DEVICENO=3,TILT=0;
MOD RETTILT:RETCLASS=RET,OPMODE=DEVICENO,DEVICENO=4,TILT=0;
MOD RETTILT:RETCLASS=RET,OPMODE=DEVICENO,DEVICENO=5,TILT=0;
MOD RETTILT:RETCLASS=RET,OPMODE=DEVICENO,DEVICENO=6,TILT=0;

//Display RET Setting Result

DSP RETSUBUNIT:;
Multi-Sector Design Planning Planning & Design Phase
Power Specification :
the power specification refers to the maximum transmit power of
the cell and the power ratio refers to the ratio of pilot power. In live
network, the pilot power needs to be adjusted to meet the onsite
requirement. For example, in a coverage-driven scenario, the pilot
power needs to be increased. In a capacity-driven scenario, the pilot
power needs to be decreased to provide more power for more
services.
If a three-sector network is reconstructed into a multi-sector
network, the network capacity is improved significantly. In this case,
the pilot power can be increased to achieve better coverage without
remarkable degradation of network capacity. The capacity decrease
and the coverage increase need to be calculated through the RNP
simulation. For simulation procedures, see Gain Evaluation.
Total Power configuration before split
27W
2.7W
Total Power configuration After split
40W
2.7W
Neighboring Cell Planning Principles:
The sector splitting requires reconfiguration and optimization of original
neighboring cells. The number of neighboring cells may exceed the upper limit
which can be configured. Neighboring cells for three-sector networks need to
be reconfigured after splitting. With the increase of sectors, the number of
neighboring cells will reach or approximate to the upper limit. Currently, in
RAN14.0, a single cell supports a maximum of 63 intra-frequency neighboring
cells (thirty-one real neighboring cells and thirty-two virtual neighboring cells).
However, in RAN13.0 and earlier versions, a cell supports only thirty-one intra-
frequency neighboring cells. Therefore, an appropriate method is required for
configuration of neighboring cells.
For new multi-sector networks, the neighboring cell planning is the same
as that of three-sector networks. For networks to be expanded or
reconstructed, the neighboring cell planning can be performed by using
scattered capacity expansion method. If the number of neighboring cells to be
configured for a multi-sector cell does not exceed the upper limit, increase the
number of neighboring cells. If the number of neighboring cells to be
configured for a multi-sector exceeds the upper limit, optimize the multi-sector
in terms of neighboring cells. Enable the neighboring cell reverse algorithm to
automatically configure neighboring cells of the site to be reconstructed. After
the network is stable, disable the algorithm. After the neighboring cell planning
is complete, the network starts to run. In this case, it is good practice to enable
the neighboring cell combination algorithm.
Multi-Sector Network Optimization
Multi-Sector Network Optimizationoptimization flow
Start A
DT Before and B
OPTIMIZATION
Implementation
included Tilt M/E Note :
suggestion DT Result Neighboring relation
Parameter mapping Improve Check Neighbor relation between new cell and
Check compare nbr existing cell
Performance Site NO with Before Check the neighbor between 2G/3G/4G
Included TP Power MAX TXPWR and UPCPICH
Proper YES Make sure MaxTXPwr and UPCPICH is follow
NO
Neighbor BOQ as agreed with Telkomsel
Add/Rmv Nbr TELKOMSEL agreed that all site if go to multi
/No NO Reporting
Missing KPI sector , will upgrade to 40w/carrier (include
Maintained the not split sector also will go to 40w/carrier)
YES Checking Xfeeder
Pattern for cells antenna Multi sector from
Power setting YES Finish clockwise 1,4,2,5,3,6,
No
is followed How to improve SHO OH
BOQ as agreed Prepare CR Mod NO Check TP for each cell to avoid overshoot
with SHO OH & problem and trigger high Overhead
TELKOMSEL Traffic
Check M/E tilt for each antenna sector compere
Yes Improve
with before and also analysis SHO cell to cell
Traffic management
YES
Check Traffic balance for each cell in one
DT Verification antenna
DT After with
Complete route for
acceptance Parameter mapping for the new add sector
YES
XFeeder
Follow up to 1: execute the standard parameter which used for new site on air
project team B 2: cell admission, handover, re-selection parameter
3: all the feature
NO
A
Multi-Sector Network Optimization Implementation
Single Site Verification
Objective:
Use Scanner and UE to verify coverage (RSCP & Ec/Io) and scrambling codes, detect installation errors, and make test
calls.
Preparation:
Check the following items before a DT:
Checking for alarms: Usually, the product support engineer troubleshoots alarms problems. It is important for the
optimization engineer and the product support engineer to check related alarms (especially intermittent ones)
before a DT.
Checking cell status: Usually, the product support engineer troubleshoots cell status problems. It is important for
the optimization engineer and the product support engineer to check the cell status before a DT.
Checking RAN parameters: The version of equipment needs to be checked to ensure that parameter
configurations (scrambling codes, power configurations, neighboring cell list, and handover parameters) are
correct and consistent with the configuration plan. Both intra-frequency and inter-frequency neighboring cells in
the neighboring cell list (NCL) need to be checked.
Site Verification:
Service functions need to be checked before optimization to ensure that basic services function properly. The signal
strength, feeder wiring, LA/RA update, PS attach and detach, voice call setup, PDP activation, intra-frequency
handovers, GSM-UMTS handovers, and GSM-UMTS cell reselection are to be checked. If feeders (or transceiver
antennas, or receive diversity antennas) are found to be inversely connected or the signal quality is poor,
optimization engineers will request to fix them.