Antenna Weight Management (ERAN TDD 8.1 - 02)

eRAN TDD
Antenna Weight Management

Feature Parameter Description
Issue
02
Date
2015-05-15
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Contents
Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Intended Audience.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Benefits........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Principles of Antenna Weights................................................................................................... 5

4 Related Features.............................................................................................................................8
5 Network Impact............................................................................................................................. 9
6 Engineering Guidelines for Antenna Weights...................................................................... 10
6.1 When to Use Antenna Weight Management.................................................................................................................11
6.2 Required Information....................................................................................................................................................11
6.3 Planning........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
6.4 Deployment...................................................................................................................................................................11
6.4.1 Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.4.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 12
6.4.3 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................13
6.4.4 Hardware Adjustment................................................................................................................................................13
6.4.5 Initial Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.4.6 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................15
6.4.7 MML Command Examples....................................................................................................................................... 15
6.5 Performance Monitoring...............................................................................................................................................15
6.6 Parameter Optimization................................................................................................................................................ 15
6.7 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................ 16
7 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 17
8 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 21
9 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 22
10 Reference Documents............................................................................................................... 23
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1 About This Document
About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes antenna weights, including technical principles, related features,
parameter adjustments, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
1.2 Intended Audience

This document is intended for personnel who:
l
Need to understand the features described herein
Work with Huawei products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes:
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Feature change
Changes in features and parameters of a specified version as well as the affected entities.
Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information and any related parameters affected by
editorial changes. Editorial change does not specify the affected entities.
eRAN TDD 8.1 02 (2015-05-15)

This issue includes the following changes.
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Change Type
Change Description
Parameter
Change
Feature change
None
None

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1 About This Document
Change Type
Change Description
Parameter
Change
Editorial change
Added descriptions on configurations of antenna

weight amplitude. For details, see 6.1 When to
Use Antenna Weight Management.
None
eRAN TDD 8.1 01 (2015-03-20)

This issue does not include any changes.
eRAN TDD 8.1 Draft B (2015-02-25)

This issue includes the following changes.
Change Type
Change Description
Parameter
Change
Feature change
None
None
Editorial change
l Modified the impact on the network

performance. For details, see 5 Network
Impact.
None
l Modified the method of observing the

activation of antenna weight management. For
details, see 6.4.6 Activation Observation.
l Revised some descriptions.
eRAN TDD 8.1 Draft A (2015-01-15)

Compared with Issue 01 (2014-09-30) of eRAN TDD 8.0, Draft A (2015-01-15) of eRAN
TDD 8.1 includes the following changes.
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Change Type
Change Description
Parameter
Change
Feature change
None
None
Editorial change
Revised some descriptions.
None

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2 Overview
Overview
This document describes antenna weights.

An antenna weight is also known as a broadcast beam weight. It is used to quantify specific
excitation signals transported to each antenna port so that an expected coverage pattern can be
formed.
Antenna weights only apply to 8T8R smart antennas. This chapter provides the definition of
antenna weights and describes the benefits offered by antenna weights.
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2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
An antenna weight is used to quantify specific excitation signals transported to each antenna
port so that an expected coverage pattern can be formed.
The antenna weight is represented by amplitude or phase.
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The amplitude is expressed by normalized voltage Ui, current Ii, or power. The square of
the amplitude represented by normalized voltage or current equals the amplitude
represented by normalized power.
The phase is expressed as an angle. The antenna weight format must meet the
requirements of the operation and maintenance center (OMC). If the format does not
meet the requirements, the format must be converted into the required format before
being imported into the OMCs of certain manufacturers.
If an 8T8R smart antenna is used, amplitudes and phases for eight channels must be
configured on the eNodeB side. That is, eight antenna weight groups must be configured,
which are used to form beam patterns that meet the broadcast and control channel coverage
requirements.
2.2 Benefits
Each antenna port is configured with specific antenna weights to achieve optimal antenna
coverage and therefore improve user experience.
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3 Principles of Antenna Weights
Principles of Antenna Weights
Antennas are classified into omnidirectional and directional antennas according to the
horizontal direction pattern and classified into single-polarized and dual-polarized antennas
according to polarization characteristics. In most cases, omnidirectional antennas are singlepolarized antennas while directional antennas can be either single-polarized or dual-polarized
antennas.
An omnidirectional antenna radiates the same radio wave power in all directions on the
horizontal plane and radiates different radio wave power in different directions on the vertical
plane. A directional antenna radiates different radio wave power in any directions on the
horizontal and vertical planes.
Most single-polarized antennas are vertical polarization antennas, with antenna elements
vertically polarized, as shown in Figure 3-1. However, most dual-polarized antennas are +45
or -45 polarization antennas, with antenna elements +45 or -45 polarized, as shown in
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1 Single-polarized antenna
Figure 3-2 Dual-polarized antenna
The broadcast beam weights for single-polarized antennas are symmetrically distributed. For
example, the broadcast beam weights are identical or similar between ports 1 and 8, ports 2
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and 7, ports 3 and 6, and ports 4 and 5. Table 3-1 lists an example of antenna weights for
single-polarized antennas.
Table 3-1 Antenna weights for single-polarized antennas
Antenna
Port
Number
Amplitude
Ii
0.50
0.95
0.95
0.50
Phase
128
-143
-62
-31
-31
-62
-143
128
The antenna weights for dual-polarized antennas are not symmetrically distributed. The first
four ports and the last four ports have the same distribution of antenna weights. Table 3-2 lists
an example of antenna weights for dual-polarized antennas.
Table 3-2 Antenna weights for dual-polarized antennas
Antenna
Port
Number
Amplitude
Ii
0.50
0.49
0.50
0.49
Phase
100
100
105
100
100
105
Provided by antenna manufacturers, antenna weights are used to change the broadcast
beamwidth (30, 65, or 90) to meet various cell coverage requirements.
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Antenna weights vary with antenna manufacturers and antenna types. Therefore, antenna
weights provided by one manufacturer cannot apply to antennas of the other
manufacturer, and antenna weights of one type of antenna cannot apply to antennas of
the other type. Otherwise, cell coverage is negatively affected.
NOTE
The element pattern in an array varies with antennas from different manufacturers due to different
internal mechanisms. In broadcast beams, all element patterns are superimposed in a vector manner after
they are weighted. Due to the different element patterns, broadcast beam weights are different for each
antenna manufacturer.
Broadcast beams with different widths are generated if different broadcast beam weights
are applied to an antenna. A broadcast beam can then be dynamically adjusted using
software without replacing the hardware. By applying these weight groups on a
broadcast beam, an antenna transmits different beams, probably in different patterns. All
weight groups may be correct, but only one group is optimal.
Table 3-3 lists the weights of a broadcast beam with the beamwidth of 65for dual-polarized
antennas. Figure 3-3 shows the pattern for the broadcast beam.
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Table 3-3 Weights of a broadcast beam with the beamwidth of 65 for dual-polarized
antennas
Antenn
a Port
Number
Amplitu
de Ii
0.53
0.53
0.53
0.53
Phase
-100
-100
-100
-100
Figure 3-3 Pattern for the broadcast beam with the beamwidth of 65 for dual-polarized
antennas
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4 Related Features
Related Features
Prerequisite Features
None
Mutually Exclusive Features

None
Impacted Features
None
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5 Network Impact
Network Impact
System Capacity
No impact.
Network Performance
Adjustment of antenna weights affects the cell coverage and causes changes in the network
KPIs. You are advised to use the weight files provided by the antenna manufacturer for
antenna weight adjustment.
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6 Engineering Guidelines for Antenna Weights
Engineering Guidelines for Antenna

Weights
This chapter provides engineering guidelines for antenna weight management.
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6.1 When to Use Antenna Weight Management

Antenna weights apply to all 8T8R smart antennas, including those with built-in RAE chips.
With the antenna weight parameters provided by manufacturers, the broadcast beamwidth can
be changed to meet the cell coverage requirements. The configuration of antenna weights is
planned by operators.
NOTE
Do not set amplitude of all antenna weights to 0. Otherwise, activation of a deactivated cell will fail.
Setting amplitude of an antenna weight to 0 affects the cell coverage performance.
A broadcast beam with a horizontal beamwidth of 65 can optimize cell coverage, and
therefore the broadcast beamwidth is adjusted to 65. Huawei eNodeBs support the antennas
whose broadcast beamwidth can be adjusted to 65 by using antenna weights and the antennas
with a fixed beamwidth of 65.
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If an antenna with a beamwidth of a single array element to be 65 is used, the antenna

weights have been configured by default before delivery, and on-site configuration of
antenna weights is unnecessary.
If an antenna with a beamwidth of a single array element to be 90 is used, the antenna

weights must be configured on-site to adjust the broadcast beamwidth to 65.
6.2 Required Information

Before configuring antenna weights, collect the antenna information including the antenna
manufacturer, frequency band, downtilt, beamwidth of the antenna element, broadcast
beamwidth, and antenna weight.
6.3 Planning
None
6.4 Deployment
6.4.1 Requirements
Operating Environment
If the antenna weight file provided by the antenna manufacturer is used, FTP software must
be installed on the PC running the U2000 client or the Web LMT.
Cells with this feature enabled must be 8T8R cells. Configuration requirements of this feature
are as follows:
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For BBU3900 or BBU3910, the BBP.WM parameter must be set to TDD_8T8R for
LBBPs but does not need to be specified for UBBPd boards.
For BBU3910A, the BBP.WM parameter does not need to be specified for UMDU
boards.
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The CELL.TxRxMode parameter must be set to 8T8R.
Hardware
None
Other NEs
None
License
None
6.4.2 Data Preparation

The following table describes the parameters that must be set in a BFANT MO.
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Paramet
er
Name
Parameter
ID
Setting Notes
Data
Source
Device
No.
BFANT.Dev
iceNo
Specifies the device number of the beamforming

antenna. Set this parameter based on the network
plan.
Equipment
plan
Manufact
ory
BFANT.Ma
nufactory
Indicates the manufacturer of the beamforming

antenna.
Equipment
plan
Connect
RRU
subrack
No.
BFANT.Co
nnSRN
Specifies the subrack number of the RRU to

which the beamforming antenna is connected. Set
this parameter to the number of the subrack
housing the added RRU.
Equipment
plan
Antenna
model
number
BFANT.Mo
delNo
Specifies the beamforming antenna model. Set

this parameter based on information about the
antenna.
Equipment
plan
Tilt
BFANT.Tilt
Specifies the beamforming antenna tilt. Set this

parameter based on information about the
antenna.
Network
plan
Beamwid
th
BFANT.BE
AMWIDTH
Indicates the beamwidth formed after

beamforming. Set this parameter based on
information about the antenna.
Network
plan
Band
BFANT.Ba
nd
Specifies the frequency band on which the

beamforming antenna operates. Set this
parameter based on information about the
antenna.
Network
plan
Antenna
Type
BFANT.TY
PE
Indicates the antenna type. This parameter is used

only when the NE protocol type is TDL_IR.
Equipment
plan

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6.4.3 Precautions
None
6.4.4 Hardware Adjustment

This feature deployment requires proper connections between antennas and RRUs. Figure 6-1
shows connections between antenna ports and RRU ports in the case of eight antennas.
Figure 6-1 Eight-antenna cross-polarization mapping
6.4.5 Initial Configuration

Method 1 (Recommended)
In 8T8R scenarios, the weight file contained in the software package provided by Huawei can
be used for initial configuration.
Step 1 On the U2000 client or LMT, run the DSP BRDVER command to query the slot number and
subrack number of an RRU.
Step 2 Run the ACT BFANTDB command to activate the antenna weight file.
Step 3 Run the ADD BFANT command to add an antenna.
----End
Method 2
In 8T8R scenarios, the antenna weight file provided by the antenna manufacturer can be used
for initial configuration.
Step 1 Contact Huawei technical support engineers to download the file for configuring antenna
weights.
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NOTE
The Weight Maintenance Tool.xls file is used to configure antenna weights. To obtain the Weight
Maintenance Tool.xls file, perform the following steps:
1. Log in to http://support.huawei.com.
2. In the Software area, choose Software > Wireless Network > Wireless Network Common >
SingleRAN > BTS3900.
3. Select the software version and download the Weight Maintenance Tool.xls file.
Step 2 Set the macro security level of an Excel template.

Excel 2003
Excel 2007
1. On the menu bar, choose Tools > Macro

> Security. A dialog box for setting a
macro security level is displayed.
1. Click the office button in the upper left

corner. At the bottom of the displayed
menu, click Excel Options. The Excel
Options dialog box is displayed.
2. On the Security Level tab page, set the

security level to Low.
3. Click OK to save the setting and close
the Excel file.
2. Click Trust Center and then click Trust

Center Settings. The Trust Center
dialog box is displayed.
3. In the Trust Center dialog box, select
Macro Settings and then Enable all
macros. Click OK.
4. Click Add-Ins on the menu bar to check
the enabled macros.
Step 3 Open Weight Maintenance Tool.xls, and set the weight parameters in the Antenna Weight
Database sheet.
NOTE
The GUI value range of the weight parameters is from 0 to 100, and the actual value range is from 0 to
1. The parameter values related to the signal phase are measured in degrees.
Step 4 On the Tool for Exporting sheet, click Export to export the antenna weight file in XML
format to the FTP server.
1.
Click Clear and Reselect.
2.
Set the antenna model, tilt angle, beamwidth, and frequency band.
3.
Click OK and Query.

The weight information of all the selected antennas is displayed in the Query Result
area at the bottom of the sheet.
4.
Verify that the weight information is correct, and then click Export to generate an
antenna weight file.
NOTE
If the antenna weight file in XML format is already available, open it and change the weight or phase
directly.
Step 5 On the U2000 or LMT, run the DLD BFANTDB command to download the antenna weight
file from the FTP server to the eNodeB.
Step 6 On the U2000 or LMT, run the ACT BFANTDB command to activate the antenna weight
file.
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Step 7 On the U2000 or LMT, run the ADD BFANT command to add an antenna.
----End
6.4.6 Activation Observation

Step 1 Run the DSP BFANT command to check whether the antenna weights of cells have taken
effect.
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If the parameters Amplitude Offset of Physical Port 1 for CRS1 through Amplitude
Offset of Physical Port 1 for CRS8 and Phase of Physical Port 1 for CRS1 through
Phase of Physical Port 1 for CRS8 are set to the expected values (instead of NULL) in
the command output, the antenna weights of cells have taken effect.
If the parameters Amplitude Offset of Physical Port 1 for CRS1 through Amplitude
Offset of Physical Port 1 for CRS8 and Phase of Physical Port 1 for CRS1 through
Phase of Physical Port 1 for CRS8 are NULL in the command output, the antenna
weights of cells have not taken effect.
----End
6.4.7 MML Command Examples

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Method 1: using the antenna weight file contained in the software package
//Querying the slot number and subrack number of an RRU
DSP BRDVER:;
//Activating the antenna weight file contained in the software package
ACT BFANTDB: OPMODE=SWFILE;
//Adding an antenna
ADD BFANT: DEVICENO=0, Manufactory=Andrew, CONNSRN=60,
MODELNO="t551", TILT=4, BEAMWIDTH=65, Band=41;
Method 2: using the antenna weight file provided by the antenna manufacturer
//Downloading the weight database file for a beamforming antenna to an eNodeB
DLD BFANTDB: IP="192.168.57.120", USR="admin", PWD="****",
SRCF="exAntenna.xml";
//Activating the weight database file for a beamforming antenna
ACT BFANTDB:OPMODE=DLDFILE;
//Adding an antenna
ADD BFANT: DEVICENO=0, Manufactory=Andrew, CONNSRN=60,
MODELNO="t551", TILT=4, BEAMWIDTH=65, Band=41;
6.5 Performance Monitoring

None
6.6 Parameter Optimization

None
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6.7 Troubleshooting
None
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7 Parameters
Parameters
Table 7-1 Parameters

MO
Parame
ter ID
MML
Comma
nd
Feature
ID
Feature
Name
Description
BBP
WM
ADD
BRD
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the working mode of the baseband

processing board. There are seven working modes:
FDD, TDD, HYBRID, TDD_ENHANCE,
TDD_8T8R, TDD_TL and FDD_ATG. The
Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) mode carries the
traditional voice and data services. TDD is short for
Time Division Duplex. The HYBRID mode is a
combination of FDD and IMB modes. In Integrated
Mobile Broadcasting (IMB) mode, the baseband
processing board carries the mobile TV services. The
value TDD_ENHANCE indicates the TDD mode
integrated with the BeamForming (BF) function. The
BF function provides the data transmission service in
transmission modes 7 and 8 defined in protocols. For
details, see 3GPP TS 36.213. In TDD_8T8R mode,
the baseband processing board supports TD-LTE
single-mode 8T8R. In addition, the baseband
processing board supports the BF function and CPRI
specifications are applied between the BBU and RRU.
In TDD_TL mode, the baseband processing board
supports the TD-LTE&TDS-CDMA dual mode and
the TD-LTE single mode. In addition, the baseband
processing board supports 8T8R BF and 2T2R
Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) and CMCC
TD-LTE IR specifications are applied between the
BBU and RRU. In FDD_ATG mode, the baseband
processing board supports communication between
Air and Ground. The FDD_ATG mode applies only to
communication between air and ground.
MOD
BBP
LST
BBP
GUI Value Range: FDD(Frequency Division Duplex),

TDD(Time Division Duplex), HYBRID(HYBRID),
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MO
Parame
ter ID
MML
Comma
nd
Feature
ID
7 Parameters
Feature
Name
Description
TDD_ENHANCE(Support TDD BF),

TDD_8T8R(Support CPRI ports), TDD_TL(Support
CMCC TDS and TDL dual modes),
FDD_ATG(Support air-ground communication)
Actual Value Range: FDD, TDD, HYBRID,
TDD_ENHANCE, TDD_8T8R, TDD_TL, FDD_ATG
Unit: None
Default Value: FDD(Frequency Division Duplex)
Cell
TxRxM
ode
ADD
CELL
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the transmission and reception

mode of the cell.
MOD
CELL
GUI Value Range: 1T1R, 1T2R, 2T2R, 2T4R, 4T4R,

8T8R, 2T8R, 4T8R
LST
CELL
Actual Value Range: 1T1R, 1T2R, 2T2R, 2T4R,

4T4R, 8T8R, 2T8R, 4T8R
Unit: None
Default Value: None
BfAnt
DEVIC
ENO
ADD
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the device number of the BF

antenna, it uniquely identifies a RET within an
eNodeB.
GUI Value Range: 0~35
LST
BFANT
Actual Value Range: 0~35
MOD
BFANT
Default Value: None
Unit: None
RMV
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
DB
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MO
Parame
ter ID
MML
Comma
nd
Feature
ID
Feature
Name
Description
BfAnt
Manufac
tory
ADD
BFANT
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the manufacturer of the BF

antenna.
MOD
BFANT
GUI Value Range: Andrew(Andrew),

TongYu(TongYu), HaiTian(HaiTian),
COMBA(COMBA), TTCOM(TTCOM),
MOBI(MOBI), GUOXIN(GUOXIN),
JIESAI(JIESAI), OtherManufacturer1(OtherManufacturer1), OtherManufacturer2(OtherManufacturer2), OtherManufacturer3(OtherManufacturer3),
HuaweiAgisson(HuaweiAgisson),
ShengLu(ShengLu), HongXin(HongXin)
DSP
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
DB
LST
BFANT
Actual Value Range: Andrew, TongYu, HaiTian,

COMBA, TTCOM, MOBI, GUOXIN, JIESAI,
OtherManufacturer1, OtherManufacturer2,
OtherManufacturer3, HuaweiAgisson, ShengLu,
HongXin
Unit: None
Default Value: OtherManufacturer1(OtherManufacturer1)
BfAnt
CONNS
RN
ADD
BFANT
MOD
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
LOFD-0
01024 /
TDLOF
D-00102
4
Remote
Electrica
l Tilt
Control
Meaning: Indicates the subrack number of the RRU

connecting to the BF antenna.
Unit: None
Default Value: None
DSP
BFANT
DB
LST
BFANT
BfAnt
MODEL
NO
ADD
BFANT
MOD
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
DB
LOFD-0
01024 /
TDLOF
D-00102
4
Remote
Electrica
l Tilt
Control
Meaning: Indicates the model of the BF antenna. Set

this parameter to RAE if the antenna weight must be
queried based on the RAE. RAE is case-insensitive.
GUI Value Range: 0~128 characters
Actual Value Range: 0~128 characters
Unit: None
Default Value: NULL(empty string)
LST
BFANT
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MO
Parame
ter ID
MML
Comma
nd
Feature
ID
Feature
Name
Description
BfAnt
TILT
ADD
BFANT
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the configured tilt of the BF

antenna.
MOD
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
Unit: degree

Default Value: 0
DSP
BFANT
DB
LST
BFANT
BfAnt
BEAM
WIDTH
ADD
BFANT
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the beamwidth formed after

beamforming.
MOD
BFANT
GUI Value Range: 30,65,90,360
DSP
BFANT
Unit: degree
Actual Value Range: 30,65,90,360

Default Value: 30
DSP
BFANT
DB
LST
BFANT
BfAnt
Band
ADD
BFANT
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the frequency band in which the

BF antenna operates.
MOD
BFANT
DSP
BFANT
Unit: None

Default Value: 33
DSP
BFANT
DB
LST
BFANT
BfAnt
TYPE
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BFANT
None
None
Meaning: Indicates the type of the BF antenna.

GUI Value Range: INTELLIGENT, DISTRIBUTED
MOD
BFANT
Actual Value Range: INTELLIGENT,

DISTRIBUTED
LST
BFANT
Unit: None
Default Value: INTELLIGENT

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8 Counters
Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.
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9 Glossary
Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.
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10
10 Reference Documents
Reference Documents
eNodeB Alarm Reference
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1.2 Intended Audience

Need to understand the features described herein

Work with Huawei products

1.3 Change History

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Added descriptions on configurations of antenna

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l Modified the impact on the network

l Modified the method of observing the

eRAN TDD 8.1 Draft A (2015-01-15)

Revised some descriptions.

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This document describes antenna weights.

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3 Principles of Antenna Weights

Principles of Antenna Weights

Figure 3-2 Dual-polarized antenna

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6 Engineering Guidelines for Antenna Weights

Engineering Guidelines for Antenna

This chapter provides engineering guidelines for antenna weight management.

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6.1 When to Use Antenna Weight Management

If an antenna with a beamwidth of a single array element to be 65 is used, the antenna

If an antenna with a beamwidth of a single array element to be 90 is used, the antenna

6.2 Required Information

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The CELL.TxRxMode parameter must be set to 8T8R.

6.4.2 Data Preparation

Specifies the device number of the beamforming

Indicates the manufacturer of the beamforming

Specifies the subrack number of the RRU to

Specifies the beamforming antenna model. Set

Specifies the beamforming antenna tilt. Set this

Indicates the beamwidth formed after

Specifies the frequency band on which the

Indicates the antenna type. This parameter is used

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