E RBS 2202 Fault List

Fault No.
SO CF I1A:0
Fault name Reset, failed restart attempt
Remark SW releases R7.0, R7C and R7D
Description Reset has occurred in the DXU.
Note: For information only, not a fault.
Fault No. SO CF I1A: 1

Fault name Reset, power on

Fault name Reset, switch
Fault No. SO CF I1A:3

Fault name Reset, watchdog

Fault name Reset, SW fault

Fault name Reset, RAM fault

Fault name Reset, internal function change

Fault name X bus fault
Related fault SO TRXC I1A: 15 – X bus communication fault
Description This fault arises when 2 or more TRUs have reported communication
Problems on the X bus.
Reasons Intermittent disturbances, most common reason:
One or more calls are carried by two TRXCs.
One of the TRUs contains RX and TS for a given call and the other TRXC is
TX for the same cal. This is l most common with Base band hopping, but does
also occur under special circumstances with Synthesize hopping. If either one of
these TRXCs is reset, this alarm will arise. No HW needs to be replaced as the
alarm ceases when the TRXC is reset.
Other possible reasons:
Faulty TRUs.
Faulty back plane.
Actions Try the following actions until the fault is corrected:
Check that all connections are OK: The bus terminator, the extension cable, and
so on.
Switch positions between TRUs.
Switch off and on the power to the cabinet.
Replace the TRU magazine.

Fault name Timing unit VCO fault
Remark: Only valid for DXU-11
Related fault SO CF I2A: 13 – Timing unit VCO ageing
Reasons a. The VCO control value has drifted out of range. The VCO needs to be
Recalibrated. (See fault SO CF I2A:13)
b. The VCO temperature too low. The start-up heater is stuck.
c. The VCO is not distributing any 13 MHz signal.
Action The following actions correlate to the Reasons above:
a. Fault SO CF I2A:13 will probably warn before this fault arises. Note:
The VCO control value can be monitored with the OMT.
b. Probably a HW fault in the DXU or a power supply problem. Switch the
DXU off and on with the circuit breaker on the IDM. If this does not help,
change the DXU.
c. Probably a HW fault in the DXU or a power supply problem. Switch the
DXU off and on with the circuit breaker on the IDM. If this does not help,
change the DXU.

Fault name Timing bus fault
Related fault SO TRXC I1A:8 – Timing reception fault
Description This fault arises when the timing bus driver in the DXU is faulty or if two
or more TRUs have reported timing reception problems.
Reasons Faulty DXU or DXU back plane, faulty TRU back plane.
Action Try the following actions until the fault is corrected:
Switch the DXU off and on with the circuit breaker on the IDM.
Replace the DXU.
Replace the local bus cable between the DXU/ECU and TRU back planes.
Replace the DXU/ECU back plane.
Replace the TRU magazine.

Fault name Indoor temperature out of safe range
Related fault SO CF I2A:16 – Indoor temp out of normal conditional range
SO CF RU: 31 – Environment
SO TRXC I1B: 1 – Indoor temp out of safe range
Description Temperature in master cabinet is out of the specified safe. The fault ceases when
the temperature comes back within the safe range. See Note 2 on
Reasons a. TRU dummies missing.
b. Climate system failure.
c. Extreme weather conditions.
a. Check for missing TRU dummies. Insert TRU dummies in empty slots in the
TRU magazine.
b. Perform a climate system test.
c. No action is given for this cause.

Fault name DC voltage out of range
Remark: This fault is only valid for master or single cabinet. The related faults are only
valid for extension cabinet.
Related faults SO CF I2A: 18 – DC voltage out of range
SO TRXC I1B:3 – DC voltage out of range
Description The DC voltage (in master cabinet) has dropped below safe level and the RBS
will shut down immediately, see Note 1 on page 7. The fault will cease when DC
voltage returns to safe level.
Reasons The AC mains have failed and the BTS is running on batteries. The batteries
are almost empty and will soon be disconnected
Action Check external power supply.
Check the ACCU

Fault name Bus fault
Local Bus fault
Related fault SO CF I2A: 30 – Bus fault
Description The DXU is not able to send any data on the local bus.
Reasons Probably a HW fault (for example local bus terminator, DXU, back plane).
Action Check all parts of the local bus.

Fault name RBS database corrupted
Related fault SO CF RU: 34 – RBS DB
Description The RBS database in the DXU is corrupted or cannot be read by the SW.
Action Reinstall the IDB with the OMT and press the CPU Reset button on the
DXU. If this does not help, change the DXU.

Fault name RU database corrupted
Description The RU database in the DXU is corrupted or cannot be read by the SW.
Action Reset the DXU. If this does not help, change the DXU.
Fault name HW and IDB inconsistent
Description The IDB does not match the HW present in cabinet, for example wrong
cabinet type, wrong transmission type, and so on.
Action Install the correct IDB with the OMT and press the CPU Reset button on the
DXU.
Fault name Internal configuration failed
Description One or several subsystems in DXU SW have failed their internal
Configuration. DXU SW will not be able to use DXU HW properly.
Reasons This fault is usually a consequence of faults SO CF I1A: 15, 16, or 17 above.
Action Reinstall the IDB with the OMT and press the CPU Reset button on the DXU. If
this does not help, change the DXU.
1.3.4 SO CF, internal fault map class 2A

Description Reset has occurred on ECU.





Fault name Reset, internal function change.

Fault name RXDA amplifier current fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:0 – RXDA amplifier current fault
Description An RXDA in a CDU (or DU) is faulty. Read the BTS logs to find out
which side (A or B) is faulty.
If the faulty side is not connected to an RX antenna, there is no performance
degradation.
If the faulty side is connected to an RX antenna, then RX looses diversity
and sensitivity decreases by 3.5 dB.
If the other RX side is also faulty, then fault AO RX I1B:0 arises.
Reasons This is probably a HW fault on CDU.
Switch the CDU off and on with the circuit breaker on the IDM.
Press the CPU Reset button on the DXU.
Replace the CDU or the DU in case of CDU-D.

Fault name VSWR limits exceeded
Related faults AO TX I1B:1 – CDU/Combiner VSWR limits exceeded
AO TX I1B:4 – TX antenna VSWR limits exceeded
AO TX I2A:0 – TX Diversity Fault
Description The VSWR at TRU output or at CDU output has exceeded the class 2 limit
(and maybe the class 1 limit as well if fault AO TX I1B:1 or AO TX I1B:4
are present).
If the RU map indicates "CDU" or "CU", the VSWR at TRU output is outside
limits.
If the RU map indicates "Antenna", then the VSWR at CDU output is outside
limits.
Action See the respective related faults.

Fault name Power limits exceeded
Related faults AO TX I1B:2 – CDU output power limits exceeded
AO TX I1B:20 – CU input power fault
Description The TX power at the CDU output is at least 7 dB lower than expected.
When the difference is at least 10 dB, the fault AO TX I1B:2 arises.
Reasons There is probably a fault on the TX path.
TX high temperature or saturation, see AO TX I1B:12 and 14.
Check all TX feeders, both inside and outside the cabinet.
Check the Pfwd/Prefl cables.
Switch the TX cables from TRU to CDU between different TRUs to find
out if the fault moves with the TX cable.
Switch TX cables in the TRU end only in such a way that the TRUs will
be connected to different CDUs. Check if the fault moves with the TRU.
Reinstall the IDB with the OMT and press the CPU Reset button on the
DXU.

Fault name DXU optional EEPROM checksum fault
Related fault AO TF I1B:1 – DXU optional EEPROM checksum fault
Description This fault occurs only in DXUs using 5 MHz optional sync reference. The
EEPROM of the DXU optional synchronization board contains corrupted
data. This data is necessary for the CPU to control the 13 MHz VCO.
Reasons Probably a HW fault.
Action It does not have any consequence if it occurs while the DXU is running.
But at next DXU start-up, the TU will probably not be able to synchronize
on the 5 MHz reference and fault AO TF I1B:1 will arise.

Fault name ALNA fault (SW release R7.0)
ALNA/TMA fault (SW releases R7C and R7D)
Related fault AO RX I1B:1 – ALNA fault (SW release R7.0)
AO RX I1B:1 – ALNA/TMA fault (SW releases R7C and R7D)
Description A TMA is probably out of function. RX is getting a weaker signal from the
side using this TMA, which reduces the sensitivity by about 3.5 dB.
If the other RX side is also faulty, then the fault AO RX I1B:1 arises. The
current consumption in the TMA is supervised from the CDU and can be
monitored with the OMT.
The fault arises when current in TMA is outside the range 33–147 mA.
These limits are set in IDB but can be changed with OMT R5/2 or later.
Check that feeders and jumpers are OK.
Check and that the correct IDB is installed.
Replace the TMA.
Note: In SW release R8A, this fault is moved to SO CF EC2:11.

Fault name RX maxgain/mingain violated
Remark Only in CDU-C+ and CDU-D
Description The fault arises when total gain in RX path (from antenna to TRU) is
outside the recommended range. If the gain is too high, there is risk for
blocking, a mobile close to BTS over talks a mobile far away.
If the gain is too low, the RX sensitivity is reduced. Note: In CDU-C+ and
CDU-D, the gain in RXDA is adjusted by TRU (via CDU-bus) in order to
fit the radio configuration. For example, RXDA gain is reduced when TMA
I s used and increased when no TMA.
Reasons The most probable reason is that some attenuation values are wrongly
defined in IDB. For example RX feeder loss, HLin/HLout loss, TMA
amplification, and so on.
Action Reinstall the IDB with the OMT and press the CPU Reset button on the
DXU.
Fault name Timing unit VCO ageing
Related fault SO CF I1A:8 – Timing unit VCO fault
Description The VCO control value is an integer between 0 and 16384. When it gets
outside the range 384-16000, the fault SO CF I2A:13 arises. TU function is
not affected, but if the control value gets outside the range 273-16111,the
fault so CF I1A:8 will arise and RBS function will be lost.
Reasons The 13 MHz oscillator in DXU is ageing and therefore its control value is
drifting outside the authorized range.
Action The DXU should be sent to repair for recalibration of the VCO. Note: the
VCO control value can be monitored with the OMT2.

Fault name CDU supervision/communication lost
Related faults SO TRXC I1B:0 – CDU not usable
SO TRXC I2A:22 – CDU bus communication fault
AO TX I1B:0 – CU not usable
Description There is a communication problem on the CDU-bus between TRU and
CDU/CU/DU/FU. Use the BTS logs to localize the fault more precisely.
Reasons a. The CDU-bus cable is faulty, disconnected or wrongly connected (can
happen when using CDU Y-cable).
b. The CDU is powered off or faulty.
c. A TRU connected to the CDU-bus is faulty.
a. Check CDU-bus cable including back plane connection.
b. Check the circuit breaker on the IDM for the CDU. If this does not help,
check the CDU.
c. Check the TRU.

Fault name VSWR/Output power supervision lost
Remark Only CDU-D
Related faults SO TRXC I2A:15 – VSWR/Output power supervision lost
AO TX I1B:22 – VSWR/Output power supervision lost
Description One or several Pfwd/Prefl cables between FU(d) and CU are disconnected,
check the RU map to find out which. If a Pfwd cable is disconnected, the
CU cannot function and the TX function is lost (fault AO TX I1B:22
arises). If only a Prefl cable is disconnected, the VSWR supervision is lost
but traffic is not affected.
Action Reconnect or replace the Pfwd or Prefl cable between FU(d) and CU.

Fault name Indoor temp out of normal conditional range
Related faults SO CF I1A:10 – Indoor temp out of safe range
SO CF RU:31 – Environment
SO TRXC I1B:1 – Indoor temp out of safe range
Description The temperature in the cabinet is out of the range 5-45 _C. The fault ceases when
temperature is in the range 7-43 _C.

Fault name Indoor humidity
Description The humidity inside cabinet is outside the normal condition range.

Related fault SO CF I1A:12 – DC voltage out of range
SO TRXC I1B:3 – DC voltage out of range
Reasons The DC voltage is out of range.

Fault name Power system in stand-alone mode
Description This indicates a fault in opto-communication loop. The power supply
system continues to operate but it cannot be controlled or supervised from
ECU or DXU.
Reasons The Opto cable is broken or wrongly connected.
An RU on the opto-loop is faulty or powered off.

Fault name External power fault
Description There is a failure in AC supply.
Reasons AC mains failure.
ACCU fault (or wrong strapping).
Disconnected AC input cable to ECU or PSU.
Note: If this fault and the faults SO CF I2A:23, 29 and 37 arise at the same time,
then there is probably a bad connection between ACCU and ECU provoking
false alarms.

Fault name Internal power capacity reduced
Description The power supply from the PSUs is reduced.
Reasons AC failure, see SO CF I2A:20.
Faulty PSU.
Missing PSU. This can happen when there are more PSU units defined in
IDB than the actual amount installed in cabinet. Can be corrected by doing
"modify IDB" in OMT.
Fault name Battery backup capacity reduced
Description The power supply from the batteries is reduced.
Reasons The BFU circuit breaker has tripped.
Battery over temperature (battery temperature > 60 _C).
Faulty BFU or battery.
Missing BFU or battery. This can happen when there are more BFU or
battery units defined in the IDB than the actual amount installed in the
cabinet. This can be corrected by doing "modify IDB" in the OMT.
Fault name Climate capacity reduced
Description The climate system is not able to function properly. Check the SO CF RU
map to find out which part of the climate system that is causing problems.
Reasons Faulty fan or FCU (fan control unit).
Faulty connection between ACCU and ECU, see note in SO CF I2A:20.
Action Check fans and the FCU.

Fault name HW fault
Remark Only CDU-D
Related faults AO TX I1B:18 – CU HW fault
AO TX I1B:19 – CU SW load/start fault
AO TX I1B:21 – CU park fault
AO TX I1B:23 – CU reset, power on
AO TX I1B:24 – CU reset, communication fault
AO TX I1B:25 – CU reset, watchdog
AO TX I1B:26 – CU fine tuning fault
Description A fault has occurred on CU, affecting TX. See AO TX fault map to find out
which fault it is.
Reasons See the respective related fault.

Fault name Load file missing in DXU or ECU
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:17 – Load file missing in TRU
Description A SW file is missing in DXU or ECU flash.
Reasons Probable cause is failed function change or connection of a unit lacking SW.
In case of DXU, a function change must be performed to download the
missing file. In case of ECU, the SW file should be transferred from DXU.

Fault name Climate sensor fault
Description A temperature sensor or humidity sensor is faulty.
Action Check the connection to the sensor, otherwise replace the sensor.

Fault name System voltage sensor fault
Description The system voltage sensor in ECU is not functioning. ECU reads voltage
value from PSU/BFU instead. If the opto-loop becomes faulty, then system
voltage supervision is lost.
Action Check system voltage circuit breaker. Otherwise replace ECU.
Fault name A/D Converter fault
Description The A/D converter in ECU is faulty => measurements from climate and
voltage sensors cannot be read. Temperature and humidity supervision is
lost. System voltage is read from PSU/BFU instead of sensor. If the
opto-loop becomes faulty, then system voltage supervision is lost as well.
Action Replace ECU.

Fault name Bus fault
Related fault SO CF I1A:14 – Bus fault
Description DXU has received a high number of faulty frames on local bus. There are
many disturbances on the local bus.
Reasons Missing local bus terminator
Extension bus between cabinets disconnected
Faulty DXU
Faulty ECU or TRU
Incorrect IDB
Incorrect switch settings on the back planes
Faulty DXU/ECU back plane or TRU back plane

Fault name High-frequency SW fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:19 – High-frequency software fault
Description Frequent errors during execution of application SW in DXU or ECU can
lead to restart.
Reasons Bugs in SW.
Action 1. Read the MRU logs to find out what is causing this fault. Send a trouble
report to Ericsson for correction.
2. Reset the affected RU and, if necessary, also the DXU.

Fault name Non-volatile memory corrupted
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:16 – Non-volatile memory corrupted
Description The content of the DXU or ECU flash memory is corrupted. The DXU
flash contains RBS database, DXU database and SW files for all units. The
ECU flash contains ECU SW and ECU database.
Action Try to perform a function change and reinstall IDB. If this does not help,
power off/on the faulty unit. Otherwise replace the unit.

Fault name RX diversity lost
Description The imbalance in signal strength between the receiver A- and B-side is
supervised on a TRU basis. The fault arises when one or several TRUs have
reported a signal strength imbalance of at least 12 dB during 50 minutes.
This indicates that an RX path to one or several TRUs is faulty. The
receiver sensitivity for these TRUs is reduced by about 3.5 dB. Note: This
fault is not raised if one of the faults SO CF I2A:7 (RXDA), SO CF I2A:11
(TMA current), SO CF I2A:34 (TMA voltage) or SO CF I2A:39 (RX cable)
is active.
Action Enable the diversity supervision monitor in OMT for each TRU, to find out
which TRUs are affected and which side (A or B) is faulty. The diversity
supervision measurements are only taken every 5 minutes so it takes some
time to notice changes. The measurements give signal strength imbalance
(SSI, expressed in dB) on each TS. The SSI is equal to RX signal A-side
minus B-side so positive values indicate that A-side is better and vice-versa.
Check that all cables on RX-path are properly connected (including HLin/
HLout). Also check the antennas. If several cells are affected then maybe
Two RX feeders have been switched. If only one TRU is affected, then
check RX cable between TRU and CDU. Try moving TRUs, CDUs and
cables in the cabinet to see if the fault follows the unit(s).

Fault name Output voltage fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:11 – CDU output voltage fault
Description The voltage supply to a TMA is faulty. RX is not getting any signals from
the side using this TMA which reduces sensitivity by about 3.5 dB. If the
other RX side is also faulty, then fault AO RX I1B:11 arises.
Reasons The voltage supply to a TMA is faulty. RX is not getting any signals from
the side using this TMA which reduces sensitivity by about 3.5 dB. If the
other RX side is also faulty, then fault AO RX I1B:11 arises.
Action Try to power off/on the CDU. Otherwise replace the CDU.

Fault name Optional synchronization source
Related fault AO TF I1B:0 – Optional synchronization source
Action See AO TF I1B:0.

Related fault SO CF I2A:38 – Default values used
Description The RU database in one of the following units (CDU, CU, FU, DU, ECU,
BFU, PSU, BDM) is corrupted or cannot be read by the SW. If it is the
CDU/CU/DU/FU, then fault I1B:0 arises on TRXC as well and TRU
function is lost.
Action Check RU map to find out which RU is involved, then check that the
communication to the RU is ok (that is, CDU bus, opto-loop, local bus). If
the communication is ok, power off/on the faulty RU and reset DXU/ECU.
If this does not help, change the RU and reset DXU/ECU.

Fault name Default values used
Related fault SO CF I2A:36 – RU database corrupted
SO CF I2A:46 – DB parameter fault
Description A SW subsystem in DXU or ECU is using default parameters for its internal
configuration => the DXU/ECU performance might be reduced.
Reasons This fault is usually a consequence of faults SO CF I2A:36 or SO CF I2A:46.
Fault name RX cable disconnected
Related fault AO RX I1B:9 – RX cable disconnected
Description An RX cable is disconnected (for example, CDU RXin, HLin/HLout, Cab
HLin). Check the RU map to see which one.
Action Reconnect or replace the disconnected RX cable.

Fault name Reset, DXU link lost
Reasons Reset has occurred on ECU.

Fault name Lost communication to TRU
Description DXU has no contact on local bus with one or several TRUs that are marked
as expected in the IDB.
Reasons TRU missing or powered off (This can happen when there are more TRUs
defined in IDB than the actual amount installed in cabinet. Can be corrected
by doing "modify IDB" in OMT)
Faulty dip switch setting in back plane
Local bus fault (see SO CF I2A:30)

Fault name Lost communication to ECU
Description DXU has no contact on local bus with one or several ECUs that are marked
as expected in the
Reasons Same reason as in SO CF I2A:41 but with ECU instead of TRU.

Fault name Internal configuration failed
Related fault SO CF I2A:19 – Power system in stand-alone mode
SO CF I2A:36 – RU database corrupted
Description One or several subsystems in ECU SW have failed their internal
configuration. The ECU will not be able to function properly.
Reasons HW and IDB inconsistent, ECU database corrupted, communication
problems on local bus or opto-loop.
Action Check all the connections. Reinstall IDB with OMT and press DXU reset.
If this does not help, change ECU.

Fault name ESB distribution failure
Remark R8 and on.
Description
Action

Fault name DB parameter fault
Related fault SO CF I2A:38 – Default values used
Description The RBS Database or one of the RU databases (in DXU, ECU, CDU, CU,
FU, DU, PSU, BFU, BDM) contains one or several erroneous parameters
(for example out of range). SW will use a default value instead, the
performance might be reduced.
Action Check RU map to find out which database is faulty. If it is the RBS
Database, reinstall IDB and reset DXU. If it is a RU database, see
indications in fault SO CF I2A:36. Notice: In some cases, the RU map will
indicate several faulty CDUs whereas only one is actually faulty. If this
happens, change only one CDU at a time and press DXU reset to see if the
fault disappears.

Fault name Auxiliary equipment fault
Remark SW releases R7.0, R7C and R7D.
Related fault AO RX I1B:47 – RX Auxiliary Equipment Fault
AO TX I1B:47 – TX Auxiliary Equipment Fault
Description A fault has occurred on auxiliary equipment related to TX/RX antenna (for
example power booster in active antenna). If AO RX I1B:47 or AO TX
I1B:47 is active, then the fault is class 1. If not, the fault is class 2.
Reasons This is a new feature in R7 where the ARAE (Antenna Related Auxiliary
Equipment) can be supervised via external alarms inlets by MOs TX/RX/
CF. This allows BSC to take appropriate action on TX and RX which would
not be possible if the fault was reported via external alarm.
1.3.5 SO CF, replacement unit map
RU No. SO CF RU:0
RU name DXU
Related faults SO CF I1A:8 – Timing unit VCO fault
SO CF I1A:9 – Timing bus fault
SO CF I1A:14 – Local bus fault
SO CF I1A:16 – RBS database corrupted
SO CF I2A:10 – DXU optional EEPROM checksum fault
and AO TF I1B:1 – PCM synch (no usable PCM reference)
SO CF I2A:13 – Timing unit VCO ageing
SO CF I2A:31 – High-frequency software fault
SO CF I2A:32 – Non-volatile memory corrupted
SO CF I2A:35 – Optional synchronization source
and AO TF I1B:0 – EXT synch (no usable external reference)
Description Several Reasons will give this fault. See related faults.
Reasons Check with the OMT for possible related fault. See respective related fault.
Action See the respective related faults.
RU No. SO CF RU:1
RU name ECU
Related faults SO CF I2A:27 – System voltage sensor fault
SO CF I2A:28 – A/D converter fault
SO CF I2A:31 – High-frequency software fault
SO CF I2A:32 – Non-volatile memory corrupted
Reset the ECU.
Change the ECU.
Change the DXU/ECU back plane.
RU No. SO CF RU:5
RU name CDU
Related faults SO CF I2A:7 – RXDA amplifier current fault
SO CF I2A:8 – VSWR limits exceeded
SO CF I2A:9 – Power limits exceeded
SO CF I2A:34 – Output voltage fault
Check or replace the CDU – TRU TX cables.
Replace the CDU.
See also the respective related faults.
RU No. SO CF RU:6
RU name BFU
Related faults SO CF I2A:22 – Battery backup capacity reduced
Check the auxiliary fuse on the front of the BFU.
Check the circuit breaker on the top of the BFU.
Replace the BFU.
RU No. SO CF RU:7
RU name PSU
Related faults SO CF I2A:21 – Internal power capacity reduced
Restart the PSU.
Replace the PSU.
RU No. SO CF RU:9
RU name BDM or BFU
Remark SW release R8A.
Related fault SO CF I2A:22 – Battery backup capacity reduced
Check the auxiliary fuses on the front of the BFU. (BFU only)
Check the circuit breaker on the top of the BFU. (BFU only)
Replace the BDM or the BFU.
RU No. SO CF RU:12
RU name ALNA A (SW release R7.0)
ALNA/TMA A (SW releases R7C, R7D and R8A)
Related fault SO CF I2A:11 – ALNA fault (SW release R7.0)
SO CF I2A:11 – ALNA/TMA fault (SW releases R7C, R7D and R8A)
Action Try the following actions until the fault is corrected. More information about
the procedures is given in the section ALNA A, ALNA B, ALNATMA A and
ALNA/TMA B in the chapter Fault Localisation in the Maintenance Manual.
Check the power supply to the ALNA/TMA. Replace the CDU if the
power supply is faulty.
Check the RX feeders. Replace the ALNA/TMA if any RX feeder is found
defective.
RU No. SO CF RU:13
RU name ALNA B (SW release R7.0),
ALNA/TMA B (SW releases R7C, R7D and R8A)
Related fault SO CF I2A:11 – ALNA fault (SW release R7.0)
SO CF I2A:11 – ALNA/TMA fault (SW releases R7C, R7D and R8A)
Action See the fault SO CF RU:12 — ALNA A.
RU No. SO CF RU:14
RU name Battery
Related fault SO CF I2A:18 – DC voltage out of range
SO CF I2A:22 – Battery backup capacity reduced
Action Actions are given in the section
RU No. SO CF RU:15
RU name Fan
Related fault SO CF I2A:23 – Climate capacity reduced
Action Actions are given in the section Fan in the chapter Fault Localisation in the
Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:21
RU name Temperature sensor
Related fault SO CF I2A:26 – Climate sensor fault
Action Actions are given in the section Temperature sensor in the chapter Fault
Localisation in the Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:22
RU name CDU HLOUT HLIN cable
Related fault SO CF I2A:39 – RX cable disconnected
Action Actions are given in the section CDU HLOUT HLIN cable in the chapter
Fault Localisation in the Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:23
RU name CDU RX in cable
Action Actions are given in the section CDU RX in cable in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:24
RU name CU
Related fault SO CF I2A:8 – VSWR limits exceeded
SO CF I2A:9 – Power limits exceeded
SO CF I2A:24 – CU HW fault
Action Actions are given in the section CU in the chapter Fault Localisation in the
RU No. SO CF RU:25
RU name DU
Related fault SO CF I2A:7 – RXDA amplifier current fault
SO CF I2A:34 – Output voltage fault
Action Actions are given in the section DU in the chapter Fault Localisation in the
Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:26
RU name FU
Related fault SO CF I2A:9 – Power limits exceeded
Action Actions are given in the section FU in the chapter Fault Localisation in the
Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:27
RU name FU CU PFWD cable or CDU CDU PFWD cable
Related fault SO CF I2A:15 – VSWR/Output power supervision lost
Action Actions are given in the section FU CU PFWD cable in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:28
RU name FU CU PREFL cable or CDU CDU PREFL cable
Action Actions are given in the section FU CU PREFL cable in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:29
RU name CAB HLIN cable
Action Actions are given in the section CAB HLIN cable in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:30
RU name CDU bus
Related fault SO CF I2A:14 – CDU supervision/communication lost
Action Actions are given in the section CDU bus in the chapter Fault Localisation
in the Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:31
RU name Environment
Related fault SO CF I1A:10 – Indoor temperature out of safe range
SO CF I1A:12 – DC voltage out of range
SO CF I1A:19 – Indoor temperature above safe range (Micro)
SO CF I1A:20 – Indoor temperature below safe range (Micro)
SO CF I2A:16 – Indoor temperature out of normal conditional range
SO CF I2A:17 – Indoor humidity
SO CF I2A:18 – DC voltage out of range
SO CF I2A:20 – External power fault
Action Actions are given in the section Environment in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:32
RU name Local bus
Related fault SO CF I2A:30 – Local bus fault
SO CF I2A:41 – Lost communication to TRU
SO CF I2A:42 – Lost communication to ECU
Action Actions are given in the section Local bus in the chapter Fault Localisation
in the Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:33
RU name EPC bus / Power communication loop
Related fault SO CF I2A:19 – Power system in stand-alone mode
Action Actions are given in the section EPC bus / Power communication loop in the
chapter Fault Localisation in the Maintenance Manual.
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RU No. SO CF RU:34
RU name RBS DB
Related fault SO CF I1A:15 – RBS database corrupted
Action Actions are given in the section RBS DB in the chapter Fault Localisation in
the Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:36
RU name Timing bus
Related fault SO CF I1A:9 – Timing bus fault
Action Actions are given in the section Timing bus in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:39
RU name Xbus
Related fault SO CF I1A:7 – X bus fault
Action Actions are given in the section X bus in the chapter Fault Localization in
RU No. SO CF RU:40
RU name Antenna
SO CF I2A:12 – RX maxgain/mingain violated
SO CF I2A:33 – RX diversity lost
SO CF I2A:47 – Auxiliary Equipment Fault
Action Actions are given in the section Antenna in the chapter Fault Localization in
RU No. SO CF RU:41
RU name PSU DC cable
Remark SW releases R7D and R8A
Related fault SO CF I2A:21 – Internal power capacity reduced
Action Actions are given in the section PSU DC cable in the chapter Fault
Localization in the Maintenance Manual.
RU No. SO CF RU:45
RU name Battery temp sensor
Related fault SO CF I2A:22 – Battery Backup Capacity Reduced
Action Actions are given in the section Battery temp sensor in the chapter Fault
RU No. SO CF RU:47
RU name OVPU
Remark SW release R8A
Related fault
Action Actions are given in the section OVPU in the chapter Fault Localisation in
The Maintenance Manual.
1.4 SO TRXC Fault Maps
1.4.1 SO TRXC, external condition map class 1
Fault No. SO TRXC EC1:4

Fault name L/R SWI (BTS in local mode)
Remark The DXU is in local mode and cannot be controlled by BSC.
Action To bring the DXU into remote mode, you need to press the local/remote
button.
Fault No. SO TRXC EC1:5
Fault name L/R TI (Local to remote while link lost)
Remark This fault tells the BSC that the TRU went into remote mode while the link
was down.
Action The field technician does not need to care so much about this fault.
1.4.2 SO TRXC, internal fault map class 1A

Fault No. SO TRXC I1A:0
Remark W releases R7.0, R7C and R7D.
Description Reset has occurred on TRU.




Note: or information only, not a fault.

Fault name Reset, Internal function change

Fault name Timing reception fault
Remark If two or more TRUs have this fault, SO I1A:9 arises.
Related fault SO CF I1A:9 – Timing bus fault
Description The TRU gets bad timing signals.
Reasons Could be a fault in TRU (for example, Timing Bus receiver, LTU) or TRU
back plane.
Action Try to switch places between TRUs to see if the fault depends on TRU or
TRU back plane. If the fault stays at same position, then TRU back plane is
faulty. If the fault follows the TRU, then TRU is faulty.

Fault name Signal processing fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: Fault on Tora or CMA
Action Try to power off/on TRU. If this does not help, replace TRU.

Fault name Tora – Dannie communication fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: Fault on RX-bus

Fault name DSP-CPU communication fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: Fault on CPU bus towards DSP0
Action Power off/on the TRU. If this does not help, replace the TRU.

Fault name Terrestrial traffic channel fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: Fault on iLIB (internal Line Bus)
Action Power off/on TRU. If this does not help, replace TRU.

Fault name RF loop test fault
Remark Each test takes about 5 minutes. The fault arises after 3 failed consecutive
tests. (In SW released before MR99:1, fault arises after only 1 failed test).
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: The RF loop test is used to detect faults on
TXU/RXU. Dummy bursts are sent from Tora to TXU (via X-bus), then to
RXU and finally back to Tora
Action Reset or power off/on the TRU. Try to switch positions between TRUs
(might be a fault on X-bus). If this does not help, change the TRU.
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:16 – RU database corrupted
Description The RU database in TRU flash is corrupted or cannot be read by the SW.
Action Reset or power off/on TRU. If this does not help, change TRU.

Fault name Xbus communication fault
Remark If two or more TRUs get this fault, SO CF I1A:7 will arise.
Related fault SO CF I1A:7 – X bus fault
Description The TRU has communication problem on X-bus.
Reasons Intermittent disturbances. Most common reason for intermittent disturbance:
One or more calls are carried by two TRXCs.
One of the TRUs contains RX and TS for a given call and the other TRXC
Is TX for the same call most common with Base band hopping but does also
occur under special circumstances with Synthesize hopping. If either one of
these TRXCs is reset, this alarm will arise. No HW needs to be replaced as
the alarm ceases when the TRXC is reset.
Other possible reasons:
Faulty TRUs
Faulty back plane
Actions Try the following actions until the fault is corrected:
Check that all connections are OK: bus terminator, extension cable, and so on.
Try to switch places between TRUs
Try to power off/on the cabinet
Replace the TRU magazine

Fault name Initiation fault
Remark This fault occurs at TRU start-up and stays as long as the initialization is
unsuccessful.
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: Not possible to initialize ASTRA or LTU

Fault name X-interface fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: Fault on X-interface

Fault name DSP fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: DSP SW corrupted or communication fault
on the internal DSP bus between DSP0 and DSP cluster
Action Reset or power off/on TRU. If this does not help, change TRU.

Fault name Reset, DXU link lost
Action For information only, not a fault.

Fault name HW and IDB inconsistent
Description The IDB does not match the TRU/CDU HW (for example, wrong frequency
band, CDU type, and so on).
Check that the correct TRU/CDU HW is installed
Install the right IDB and press DXU reset.

Fault name Internal Configuration failed
Remark TRU SW will not be able to use TRU/CDU HW properly.
SO TRXC I1A:14 – RU database corrupted
SO TRXC I1A:20 – HW and IDB inconsistent
SO TRXC I1B:0 – CDU not usable
Description One or several subsystems in TRU SW have failed their internal configuration.
Reasons This fault is usually a consequence of faults SO TRXC I1A:14 or SO
TRXC I1A:20
Action Power off/on TRU and CDU. Check all the connections: CDU-bus, CDU
bus extension (Y-cable), back plane. Install right IDB and press DXU reset.
If this does not help, change TRU, CDU or CDU-bus.

Fault name Voltage Supply fault
Related faults SO TRXC I2A:14 – Voltage supply fault
Description Internal HW fault in the TRU: The voltage supply from PWU to PAU is
supervised. When it comes outside of the range 24.8V-26.2V, fault SO
TRXC I2A:14 arises. The TX output power might be reduced but TRU is
still functional. If PWU is not responding or if PAU voltage comes out of
the range 24V-26.3V, fault SO TRXC I1A:22 arises.
Action Power off/on TRU. If this does not help, change TRU.
1.4.3 SO TRXC, internal fault map class 1B

Fault No. SO TRXC I1B:0
Fault name CDU/Combiner not usable
Related faults SO CF I2A:14 – CDU supervision/communication lost
Description The CDU cannot be used by the TRU and the TRU function is lost.
Reasons CDU-bus communication fault. CDU database corrupted.
Action See the respective related SO CF fault.

Fault name Indoor temp out of safe range
Remark Only macro RBS.
Related faults SO CF I1A:10 – Indoor temperature out of safe range
SO CF I2A:16 – Indoor temp out of normal conditional range
SO CF RU:31 – Environment
Description Temperature in extension cabinet is out of range 0-55 _C
Fault ceases when temperature is in range 2-53 _C.

Related faults SO CF I2A:18 – DC voltage out of range
Description The DC voltage in extension cabinet is below 21.2 V
Fault ceases when DC voltage is above 22.2 V.
1.4.4 SO TRXC, internal fault map class 2A

Related fault AO RX I1B:9 – RX cable disconnected
Description An RX cable between TRU and CDU is disconnected.
Action Reconnect the RX cable.

Fault name RX EEPROM checksum fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:3 – RX EEPROM checksum fault
Action See AO RX I1B:3.

Fault name RX config table checksum fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:4 – RX configuration table checksum fault

Fault name RX synthesizer unlocked
Related fault AO RX I1B:5 – RX synthesizer A/B unlocked
AO RX I1B:6 – RX synthesizer C unlocked
Action See AO RX I1B:5 and AO RX I1B:6.

Fault name RX internal voltage fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:8 – RX internal voltage fault

Fault name Astra-Dixie communication fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:7 – Astra Dixie communication fault

Fault name Astra-Tracy Communication fault
Related fault AO TX I1B:10 – Astra Tracy communication fault
Action See AO TX I1B:10.

Fault name TX EEPROM checksum fault
Related fault AO TX I1B:6 – TX EEPROM checksum fault

Fault name TX config table checksum fault
Related fault AO TX I1B:7 – TX configuration table checksum fault
Action See AO TX I1B:7

Fault name TX synthesizer unlocked
Related fault AO TX I1B:8 – TX synthesizer A/B unlocked
AO TX I1B:9 – TX synthesizer C unlocked
Action See AO TX I1B:8 and AO TX I1B:9

Fault name TX internal voltage fault
Related fault AO TX I1B:11 – TX internal voltage fault

Fault name TX High temperature
Related fault AO TX I1B:12 – TX high temperature

Fault name TX output power limits exceeded
Related fault AO TX I1B:13 – TX output power limits exceeded
Description The difference between actual and expected TX power (at TRU output)
exceeds 2 dB. TX performance is degraded but not lost. TX performance is
lost when difference exceeds 4 dB and the fault AO TX I1B:13 arises.
Reasons Faulty TRU, low power supply, TX cable not properly connected>

Fault name TX saturation
Related fault AO TX I1B:14 – TX saturation

Fault name Voltage supply fault
Related fault SO TRXC I1A:22 – Voltage supply fault
Action See SO TRXC I1A:22.

Fault name VSWR/output power supervision lost
Remark Only CDU–A, CDU–C, CDU–C+
SO TRXC RU:10 – CDU to TRU Pfwd cable
SO TRXC RU:11 – CDU to TRU Prefl cable
Description A Pfwd or Prefl cable between TRU and CDU is disconnected. Check the
RU map to find out which. The VSWR and output power supervision is lost
but traffic is not affected.
Action Reconnect the Pfwd/Prefl cable. If this does not help, check the coaxial
connectors in TRU back plane, they can worst case be damaged when
inserting a TRU.

Fault name Non-volatile memory corrupted
Related fault SO CF I2A:32 – Non-volatile memory corrupted
Description The content of the TRU flash memory is corrupted. The TRU flash
contains TRU database and TRU SW.
Action Try to power off/on the faulty TRU or reset DXU. Otherwise replace the TRU.

Fault name Load file missing in TRU
Related fault SO CF I2A:25 – Load file missing in DXU or ECU
Description An SW file is missing in TRU flash.
Reasons Probable cause is failed function change or connection of a TRU lacking
SW. DXU should automatically download new SW file to TRU.

Fault name DSP fault
Related fault DSP fault
Description This fault is not implemented in current BTS SW.

Fault name High-frequency SW fault
Related fault SO CF I2A:31 – High-frequency software fault
Description Frequent SW errors during execution of application SW in TRU can lead to
restart.
Reasons Bugs in SW.
Action 1. Read the MRU logs to find out what is causing this fault. Send a trouble
report to Ericsson for correction.
2. Reset the affected RU and, if necessary, also the DXU.

Fault name RX initiation fault
Related fault AO RX I1B:10 – RX initiation fault
Action See AO RX I1B:10

Fault name TX initiation fault
Related fault AO TX I1B:17 – TX initiation fault

Fault name CDU bus communication fault
Reasons This fault is equivalent to SO CF I2A:14
Action See SO CF I2A:14

Fault name Default values used
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:26 – DB parameter fault
Description A SW subsystem in TRU is using default parameters for its internal
configuration =>the TRU performance might be reduced.
Reasons This fault is usually a consequence of faults SO CF I2A:36, SO CF I2A:46
(faulty parameters in CDU) or SO TRXC I2A:26.

Fault name TX max power restricted
Related fault AO TX I1B:27 – TX maximum power restricted
Action Refer to AO TX I1B:27.
Fault name DB parameter fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:23 – Default values used
Description The RU Database in TRU contains one or several erroneous parameters (for
example out of range). SW will use default value instead, the TRU
performance is reduced.
Action Reset TRU. If this does not help, change TRU.

Fault name RX path fault
Remark SW release R7D
Related fault AO RX I1B:13 – RX path fault
Description
Action
1.4.5 SO TRXC, replacement unit map
RU No. SO TRXC RU:0

RU name TRU (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
TRU, dTRU or ATRU (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Related faults SO TRXC I1A:8 – Timing reception fault
SO TRXC I1A:9 – Signal Signal processing fault processing fault
SO TRXC I1A:10 – Tora – Dannie communication fault
SO TRXC I1A:11 – DSP CPU communication fault
SO TRXC I1A:12 – Terrestrial traffic channel fault
SO TRXC I1A:13 – RF loop test fault
SO TRXC I1A:14 – RU database corrupted
SO TRXC I1A:15 – X bus communication fault
SO TRXC I1A:16 – Initiation fault
SO TRXC I1A:17 – X-interface fault
SO TRXC I1A:18 – DSP fault
SO TRXC I1A:22 – Voltage supply fault
SO TRXC I2A:1 – RX EEPROM checksum fault
SO TRXC I2A:2 – RX configuration table checksum fault
SO TRXC I2A:3 – RX synthesizer unlocked
SO TRXC I2A:4 – RX internal voltage fault
SO TRXC I2A:5 – Astra Dixie communication fault
SO TRXC I2A:6 – Astra Tracy communication fault
SO TRXC I2A:7 – TX EEPROM checksum fault
SO TRXC I2A:8 – TX configuration table checksum fault
SO TRXC I2A:9 – TX synthesizer unlocked
SO TRXC I2A:10 – TX internal voltage fault
SO TRXC I2A:11 – TX high temperature
SO TRXC I2A:12 – TX output power limits exceeded
SO TRXC I2A:13 – TX saturation
SO TRXC I2A:14 – Voltage supply fault
SO TRXC I2A:16 – Non-volatile memory corrupted
SO TRXC I2A:18 – DSP fault
SO TRXC I2A:20 – RX initiation fault
SO TRXC I2A:21 – TX initiation fault
SO TRXC I2A:25 – TX maximum power restricted
SO TRXC I2A:26 – DB parameter fault
Action Actions are given in the section TRU in the chapter Fault Localization in
RU No. SO TRXC RU:10

RU name CDU to TRU PFWD cable
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:15 – VSWR/output power supervision lost
Action Actions are given in the section TRU in the chapter Fault Localisation in
RU name CDU to TRU PREFL cable
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:15 – VSWR/output power supervision lost

RU name CDU to TRU RXA cable
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:0 – RX cable disconnected

RU name CDU to TRU RXB cable
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:0 – RX cable disconnected
1.5 AO Fault Maps
1.5.1 AO CON, external condition map class 1
Fault No. AO CON EC1:8

Fault name LAPD Q CG (LAPD queue congestion)
Description The LAPD concentrator in DXU supervises the length of uplink message
queues. Class 1 fault arises when a message is discarded due to queue
Overflow. Fault ceases after 5 seconds of operation without queue overflow.
Reasons The signalling load is high and the signalling bandwidth is reduced due
to use of LAPD concentration or LAPD multiplexing.
Action Try to increase the LAPD bandwidth by, for example, reducing the concentration
factor.
1.5.2 AO CON, external condition map class 2
Fault No. AO CON EC2:8

Fault name LAPD Q CG (LAPD queue congestion)
Description The signalling load is high and the signalling bandwidth is reduced due to
use of LAPD concentration or LAPD multiplexing. Class 2 fault arises
when a message queue is more than 70 % full.
Reasons The signalling load is high and the signalling bandwidth is reduced due to
use of LAPD concentration or LAPD multiplexing.
Action Try to increase the LAPD bandwidth by, for example, reducing the
concentration factor.
1.5.3 AO DP
AO DP is not supervised.
Note: The Digital Path is supervised by PCM supervision.
1.5.4 AO RX, internal fault map class 1B
Fault No. AO RX I1B:0

Fault name RXDA amplifier current fault
Related fault SO CF I2A:7 – RXDA amplifier current fault
Description An RXDA in CDU is faulty and there is no signal coming from the other
RX side => RX function is lost.
Reasons Probably a HW fault on CDU
Action Try to power off/on CDU and reset DXU. If this does not help, replace CDU.

Fault name ALNA/TMA fault
Remark SW releases R7C, R7D and R8A
Related fault SO CF I2A:11 – ALNA/TMA fault
Description A TMA is faulty and there is no signal coming from the other RX side =>
RX function is lost
Reasons Probably a HW fault on TMA.
Action Power off/on CDU and TRU. If this does not help, replace TMA.

Fault name RX EEPROM checksum fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:1 – RX EEPROM checksum fault
Description The data stored in RXU EPROM is corrupted. This data is needed by TRU
SW to perform internal configuration.
Reasons Probably a HW fault in TRU.
Action Try to power off/on TRU before replacing it.

Fault name RX config table checksum fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:2 – RX configuration table checksum fault
Description At TRU start-up, the data from RXU EPROM is copied into TRU RAM in
order to create the RX configuration table which will be used for internal
configuration of TRU SW. This fault arises when the data in TRU RAM is
faulty.
Action Try to reset or power off/on the TRU. If this does not help, change TRU.

Fault name RX synthesizer A/B unlocked
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:3 – RX synthesizer unlocked
Description One or both of the RF synthesizers in RXU could not lock to the required
frequency.
Fault name RX synthesizer C unlocked
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:3 – RX synthesizer unlocked
Description The IF synthesizer in RXU could not lock to the required frequency.

Fault name Astra-Dixie communication fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:5 – Astra Dixie communication fault
Description Communication fault between Astra and Dixie.
Fault name RX internal voltage fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:10 – TX internal voltage fault
Description Fault on the internal voltage regulators of the RXU.

SO TRXC I2A:0 – RX cable disconnected
Description An RX cable is disconnected and there is no signal coming from the other
RX side => RX function lost.
Action Check the SO CF RU and SO TRXC RU maps to find out which RX cable
Is disconnected. It can be either of the following:
CDU RX out
CDU HL out H Lin
CDU RXin
Cab HLin

Fault name RX initiation fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:4 – RX internal voltage fault
Description The RXU could not be initialized. There is probably a fault in ASICS
(Dannie, Dixie), the synthesizers or the EPROM. This fault occurs at TRU
start-up and stays as long as the initialization is unsuccessful.

Fault name CDU output voltage fault
Related fault SO CF I2A:34 – Output voltage fault
Description The voltage supply to the TMA is faulty and there is no signal coming from
the other RX side => RX function lost. Note: the TMA voltage is supplied
by the CDU via the RX feeder. The nominal value is 15 V. The fault arises
when the TMA voltage supply is outside the range 13.75-16.25 V.
Reasons This is probably a HW fault in CDU.
Action Try to power off/on the CDU. Otherwise replace CDU.

Fault name RX path fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:27 – RX path fault
Description
Action
Fault name RX auxiliary equipment fault
Related fault SO CF I2A:47 – Auxiliary Equipment Fault
AO TX I1B:47 – TX Auxiliary Equipment Fault
Description A class 1 fault has occurred on auxiliary equipment related to RX antenna
(for example TMA in active antenna).
1.5.5 AO RX, internal fault map class 2A
Fault No. AO RX I2A:0

Fault name TRA (Remote transcoder communication lost)
Description The TRAU frames (speech/data) coming from BSC to a specific TRU
time-slot are missing or corrupted.
Reasons This is most likely to be a fault in the BSC (for example, no TRA allocated,
no connection in Group-Switch, and so on) or in the A-bis transmission path.
1.5.6 AO TF, external condition map class 1
Fault No. AO TF EC1:0

Fault name EXT Synch (No usable external reference)
Remark Only when TF mode is slave
Description The synchronization reference from ESB (External Sync Bus) is missing.
If the fault occurs while TF is trying to synchronies, then the fault
AO TF EC1:0 arises after 5 minutes.
If the fault occurs while TF is synchronized, then TF goes into hold-over
mode and if the ESB reference has not come back within 2 minutes
(holdover timeout), fault AO TF EC1:0 arises and TF is disabled. No class
2 fault arises before the class 1.
Reasons The master TF is disabled or powered off. The master TF is in stand-alone
mode (for example, after PCM link break longer than 10 minutes) The ESB
cable is faulty or disconnected. A terminator on the ESB is faulty or missing.
Fault name PCM synch (No usable PCM reference)
Remark Only when TF mode is master or stand-alone.
Description The synchronization reference from the PCM network is faulty (for
example, too much jitter/wander) or missing.
If the fault occurs while TF is trying to synchronize, then the fault
mode (that is, stops using the reference) and after 5 minutes, the fault
AO TF EC2:0 arises on TF.
If the PCM reference hasn’t come back within one hour (hold-over
timeout), fault AO TF EC1:1 arises and TF becomes disabled.
Reasons This is probably a transmission fault.
Check the PCM line, the transmission equipment, and so on.
Check PCM quality with BSC printout "DTQUP" and OMT monitor
"Phase difference error, PCM".
Note: The preferred PCM reference can be set in the IDB, for
example, PCM A, PCM B or both.
1.5.7 AO TF, external condition map class 2

Fault name EXT Synch (No usable external reference)
Remark Only when TF mode is slave.
Description The synchronization reference from ESB (External Sync Bus) is missing.
mode and if the ESB reference has not come back within 2 minutes
(holdover timeout), fault AO TF EC1:0 arises and TF is disabled. No class
2 fault arises before the class 1.
Reasons The master TF is disabled or powered off. The master TF is in stand-alone
mode (for example, after PCM link break longer than 10 minutes) The ESB
cable is faulty or disconnected. A terminator on the ESB is faulty or missing.

Fault name PCM synch (No usable PCM reference)
Remark Only when TF mode is master or stand-alone.
Description The synchronization reference from the PCM network is faulty (for
example, too much jitter/wander) or missing.
mode (that is, stops using the reference) and after 5 minutes, the fault
AO TF EC2:0 arises on TF.
If the PCM reference hasn’t come back within one hour (hold-over
timeout), fault AO TF EC1:1 arises and TF becomes disabled.
Reasons This is probably a transmission fault.
Check the PCM line, the transmission equipment, and so on.
Check PCM quality with BSC printout "DTQUP" and OMT monitor
"Phase difference error, PCM".
Note: The preferred PCM reference can be set in the IDB, for
example, PCM A, PCM B or both.
1.5.8 AO TF, internal fault map class 1B
Fault No. AO TF I1B:0

Fault name Optional synchronization source
Remark Only in DXUs using 5 MHz optional sync reference
Related fault SO CF I2A:35 – Optional synchronization source
Description The long-term synchronization reference from the optional oscillator is
faulty (for example, too much jitter/wander) or missing. The VCO goes into
hold-over mode (that is, stops using the reference) and after 5 minutes, the
fault SO CF I2A:35 arises. If the reference has not come back within one
hour (hold-over timeout), the fault AO TF I1B:0 arises and TF is disabled.
Reasons There is probably a fault on the 5 MHz oscillator in DXU. It might be a
temporary disturbance in the oscillator
Action Try to power off/on DXU. Then wait a while (several hours) to see if the
fault comes back. If this does not help, replace DXU. Note: at DXU "cold
start", it will take at least one hour for the 5 MHz oscillator to warm up and
stabilize.
Fault No. AO TF I1B:1

Fault name DXU-opt EEPROM checksum fault
Remark Only in DXUs using 5 MHz optional sync frequency
Related fault SO CF I2A:10 – DXU optional EEPROM checksum fault
Description The EEPROM of the DXU optional synchronization board contains
corrupted data. This data is necessary for the CPU to control the 13 MHz
VCO. The TU is unable to synchronize
Reasons Probably a HW fault
Action Try to power off/on the DXU. If this does not help, replace DXU.
1.5.9 AO TF, internal fault map class 2A
Fault No. AO TF I2A:0

Fault name ESB distribution failure, faulty DXU driver
Description Temporary solution. The Fault indicator on the DXU shall be lit when this
fault occurs.
Reasons Faulty DXU driver
1.5.10 AO TS, external condition map class 1
Fault No. AO TS E1:3

Fault name TRA (Remote transcoder com. lost) (SW release R7.0)
TRA/PCU (Remote transcoder/PCU com. lost) (SW releases R7C, R7D and
R8A)
Description The TRAU frames (speech/data) coming from the BSC to a specific TRU
time-slot are missing or corrupted.
Reasons This is most likely to be a fault in the BSC (for example, no TRA allocated,
no connection in Group-Switch, and so on) or in the A-bis transmission path.
1.5.11 AO TX, internal fault map class 1A
Fault No. AO TX I1A:0

Fault name TX offending
Description This fault has been introduced especially for CDU-D. It arises when the BSC
has configured two TXs on the same frequency or if the frequency separation
is below the guard band (600 kHz in GSM 900 and 1 MHz in GSM 1800).
The TX will be disabled in order to protect the CU from overheating.
Reasons BSC wants to move a frequency from one TX to another TX and "forgets"
to disable the first TX before configuring the second TX. The TX will be
automatically disabled and reconfigured to a non-offending frequency.
Action The frequency planning is wrong (check Data Transcript for this cell).
1.5.12 AO TX, internal fault map class 1B

Fault No. AO TX I1B:0
Fault name CU not usable (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU not usable (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Related fault SO CF I2A:14 – Reset, SW fault
SO TRXC I1B:0 – CDU not usable
Description There is a communication problem on the CDU-bus between TRU and CU.
TX function is affected since the CDU-bus is used to tune the CU.
Reasons The CDU-bus cable is faulty or disconnected.
The CU is powered off
One of the two TRUs controlling the CDU-bus is faulty.
Action Check back plane connection as well.

Fault name Combiner VSWR Limits Exceeded (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CDU/combiner VSWR Limits Exceeded (SW releases R7D and R8A)
SO CF RU:5 – CDU
Description When VSWR at TRU output exceeds 2.0, the TX power is automatically
reduced until VSWR goes below 2.0. Fault SO CF I2A:8 arises on CF with
RU map "CDU". When VSWR exceeds 4.0, fault AO TX I1B:1 arises and
BSC should normally disable the TX.

Reasons The TX cable between a CDU and a TRU is faulty or disconnected.
A HW error in the TRU.
Note: The Fault LED on the CDU is turned on and the SO CF RU map indicates
CDU, which can be misleading since the fault is more likely to be in TRU
or TX cable between TRU/CDU.
Action Check the TX cable between CDU and TRU.
If the TX cable is OK, change the TRU.
Fault name CDU output power limits exceeded
Description When TX power at CDU output is 7 dB lower than expected, fault SO CF
I2A:9 arises. When the difference is 10 dB, fault AO TX I1B:2 arises.
Reasons There is probably a fault on the TX path. Other reason: TX high
temperature or saturation (see AO TX I1B:12 and AO TX I1B:14).
Check all TX cables, both inside and outside cabinet.
Check the CDU — TRU Pfwd/Prefl cables.
Check the RU logs to see which TRU is emitting the fault.
Switch positions between TRUs/CDUs to find out it is the units or the RF
cables that are faulty.
Reinstall the IDB.

Fault name TX antenna VSWR limits exceeded
SO CF RU:40 – Antenna
Description When VSWR at CDU output exceeds the class 2 limit defined in IDB with
OMT (default value: 1.8), the fault SO CF I2A:8 arises with RU map
"Antenna". When VSWR exceeds the class 1 limit (default value: 2.2), the
fault SO CF I1B:4 arises on TX.
Reasons Faulty IDB, faulty CDU, TX antenna/feeder faulty or disconnected, Pfwd/
Prefl cables and, in some cases, the measurement receiver in TRU/CU.
Action Try to reinstall the IDB before replacing units.
Fault name TX EEPROM checksum fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:7 – TX EEPROM checksum fault
Description The data stored in TXU EPROM is corrupted. This data is needed by TRU
SW to perform internal configuration.

Fault name TX config table checksum fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:8 – TX configuration table checksum fault
Description At TRU start-up, the data from TXU EPROM is copied into TRU RAM in
order to create the TX configuration table which will be used for internal
configuration of TRU SW. This fault arises when the data in TRU RAM is
faulty
Action Try to reset or power off/on the TRU. If this does not help, change TRU.

Fault name TX synthesizer A/B unlocked
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:9 – TX synthesizer unlocked
Description One or both of the RF synthesizers in TXU could not lock to the required
frequency.
Reasons Probably a HW fault in TRU
Fault List

Fault name TX synthesizer C unlocked
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:9 – TX synthesizer unlocked
Description The IF synthesizer in TXU could not lock to the required frequency.

Fault name Astra-Tracy Communication fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:6 – Astra Tracy communication fault
Description Communication fault between Astra and Tracy.

Fault name TX internal voltage fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:10 – TX internal voltage fault
Description Fault on the internal voltage regulators of the TXU.

Fault name TX High temperature
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:11 – TX high temperature
AO TX I1B:27 – TX maximum power restricted
Description The temperature of the PA transistors is supervised. At 75 _C (equals about
45 _C cabinet temperature), faults SO TRXC I2A:11 and SO TRXC I2A:25
are raised on TRXC and maximum TX output power is reduced by 2 dB. If
the temperature is still over 75 _C after 2 minutes, the maximum output
power is reduced by another 2 dB. If the temperature is still over 75 _C
after 2 more minutes the transmitter is automatically shut down and faults
AO TX I1B:12 and AO TX I1B:27 are raised. The fault stays active until
temperature stays below the limit for 5 minutes. The TX is then enabled
and maximum output power is progressively increased.
Reasons Climate system failure - TRU dummies missing - high temperature outside
the cabinet

Fault name TX output power limits exceeded
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:12 – TX output power limits exceeded
Description When TX power at TRU output is 2 dB lower than expected, fault SO TRXC
I2A:12 arises. When the difference is 4 dB, fault AO TX I1B:13 arises.
Reasons The TX cable between CDU and TRU is faulty or disconnected. The power
supply is reduced. The TXU or PAU are faulty or affected by too high
temperature.

Fault name TX saturation
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:13 – TX saturation
Description TX saturation means that the TXU delivers maximum RF power to the PAU
but it is still not sufficient to get the desired power from the PAU. The fault
SO TRXC I2A:13 arises at the same time. Other faults such as AO TX
I1B:2 and AO TX I1B:13 might raise as consequence.
Reasons Many Reasons both SW and HW related. Can even be temperature related.
Action Try to block/deblock the TRU. If this does not help, power off/on the TRU
or replace the TRU.

Fault name Voltage supply fault
Remark SW releases R7.0 and R7C. This fault is replaced by fault SO TRXC
I1A:22 in SW releases R7D and R8A.
Description See fault SO TRXC I1A:22.
Reasons See fault SO TRXC I1A:22.
Action See fault SO TRXC I1A:22.

Fault name Power unit not ready
Remark SW releases R7.0 and R7C This fault is replaced by fault SO TRXC I1A:22
in SW releases R7D and R8A.
Description See fault SO TRXC I1A:22.
Reasons See fault SO TRXC I1A:22.
Action See fault SO TRXC I1A:22.

Fault name TX initiation fault
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:21 – TX initiation fault
Description The TXU could not be initialized. There is probably a fault in the ASIC
(Tracy), the synthesizers or the EPROM. This fault occurs at TRU start-up
and stays as long as the initialization is unsuccessful.

Fault name CU HW fault (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU HW fault (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Related fault SO CF I2A:24 – CU HW fault
Description There is a fault in CU/CDU HW, for example step motor, measurement
receiver, and so on.
Action Try to power off/on CU/CDU and reset TRU. If this does not help, replace
the CU/CDU.

Fault name CU SW load/start fault (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU SW load/start fault (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Description The CU/CDU SW has a checksum fault or cannot be started in CU/CDU
processor. TRU reloads CU/CDU SW over CDU-bus and CU/CDU is
restarted. The fault should cease.
Reasons If the fault does not cease or occurs too often, there is probably a HW fault
in CU (for example boot prom corrupted).
CU/CDU.

Fault name CU input power fault (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU input power fault (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Description This alarm arises by CU/CDU when TX power at CU input is different than
the value expected (sent by TRU to CU/CDU over CDU-bus).
Reasons TX cable between TRU and CU is faulty or disconnected.
Action Replace the TRU or CU/CDU.

Fault name CU park fault (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU park fault (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Description One of the filter cavities in CU/CDU has failed to park or did not park
within the specified time (30 s). This might affect other TRUs as well.
Note: "parking" means that the filter cavity is tuned outside the TX
frequency band in order not to disturb other TRUs. This is done for
example when TX is disabled or when CU/CDU has lost contact with TRU.
Reasons Probably HW fault in CU/CDU . Could also be a communication fault
(CDU-bus).
CU/CDU .

Fault name VSWR/Output power supervision lost
Remark Only CDU-D
Description The Pf cable between FU and CU is missing or disconnected => CU cannot
be tuned so TX function is lost. Moreover, antenna VSWR and output
power cannot be supervised.
Action Replace the Pf cable between CU and FU.

Fault name CU reset, power on (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU reset, power on (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Reasons CU/CDU has been reset. Fault raises and ceases immediately after reset.

Fault name CU reset, communication fault (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU reset, communication fault (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Reasons CU/CDU has been reset. Fault raises and ceases immediately after reset.

Fault name CU reset, watchdog (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU reset, watchdog (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Reasons CU/CDU has been reset. Fault raises and ceases immediately after reset

Fault name CU fine tuning fault (SW releases R7.0 and R7C)
CU/CDU fine tuning fault (SW releases R7D and R8A)
Description The fine-tuning occurs when TX is enabled. The purpose is to adjust the
cavity according to TX power variations.
Reasons Probably a HW fault in CU/CDU (for example step motor or cavity axes).
CU/CDU.
Fault name TX max power restricted
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:11 – TX high temperature
AO TX I1B:12 – TX high temperature
Description This fault arises when the TX has been disabled in order to protect it against
high temperature. There is a corresponding class 2 fault (SO TRXC I2A:25)
which arises when the maximum TX output power has been reduced.
Action See description of fault AO TX I1B:12.

Fault name CDU high temperature
Related fault SO TRXC I2A:25 – TX Max Power Restricted
AO TX I1B:12 – TX High Temperature
AO TX I2A:0 – TX Diversity Fault
Description
Action Replace the CDU.

Fault name TX Auxiliary equipment fault
Related fault SO CF I2A:47 – Auxiliary Equipment Fault
AO RX I1B:47 – RX Auxiliary Equipment Fault
Description A class 1 fault has occurred on auxiliary equipment related to TX antenna
1.5.13 AO TX, internal fault map class 2A
Fault No. AO TX I2A:0

Fault name TX diversity fault
Description The function TX diversity uses two TRUs to send on one carrier, providing
an extra gain of 3 dB. If one TRU becomes faulty, the TX-diversity function
is lost but the carrier is still able to carry traffic thanks to the second TRU.
Action Replace the faulty TRU.

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Fault No.

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 1

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 2

Fault No. SO CF I1A:3

Fault No. SO CF I1A:4

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 5

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 6

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 7

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 8

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 9

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 10

Fault No. SO CF I1A:12

Fault No. SO CF I1A:14

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 15

Fault No. SO CF I1A: 16

1.3.4 SO CF, internal fault map class 2A

Fault No. SO CF I2A:0

Fault No. SO CF I2A:1

Fault No. SO CF I2A:2

Fault No. SO CF I2A:4

Fault No. SO CF I2A:5

Fault No. SO CF I2A:6

Fault No. SO CF I2A:7

Fault No. SO CF I2A:8

Fault No. SO CF I2A:9

Fault No. SO CF I2A:10

Fault No. SO CF I2A:11

Fault No. SO CF I2A:12

Fault No. SO CF I2A:14

Fault No. SO CF I2A:15

Fault No. SO CF I2A:16

Fault No. SO CF I2A:17

Fault No. SO CF I2A:18

Fault No. SO CF I2A:19

Fault No. SO CF I2A:20

Fault No. SO CF I2A:21

Fault No. SO CF I2A:24

Fault No. SO CF I2A:25

Fault No. SO CF I2A:26

Fault No. SO CF I2A:27

Fault No. SO CF I2A:30

Fault No. SO CF I2A:31

Fault No. SO CF I2A:32

Fault No. SO CF I2A:33

Fault No. SO CF I2A:34

Fault No. SO CF I2A:35

Fault No. SO CF I2A:36

Fault No. SO CF I2A:38

Fault No. SO CF I2A:40

Fault No. SO CF I2A:41

Fault No. SO CF I2A:42

Fault No. SO CF I2A:43

Fault No. SO CF I2A:44

Fault No. SO CF I2A:46

Fault No. SO CF I2A:47

1.3.5 SO CF, replacement unit map

1.4 SO TRXC Fault Maps

1.4.1 SO TRXC, external condition map class 1

Fault No. SO TRXC EC1:4