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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Know the basic principles of voice service over adaptive multi-user
channels on one slot (VAMOS).
Known the design and implementation method of VAMOS.
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Contents
2. Application Scenarios
4. Data Configuration Procedure
6. Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Basic Principles of VAMOS
VAMOS is used to increase the capacity of the global system for
mobile communications (GSM) network. VAMOS multiplexes two users on
one full-rate or half-rate channel to increase the number of
available radio channels on the Um interface.
Function description
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Left-right separation: distinguishing users based on time. Up-down
separation: distinguishing users based on the TSC.
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Basic Principles of VAMOS
The base transceiver station (BTS) uses the AQPSK modulation mode
and orthogonal TSC in the downlink. Therefore, the mobile station
(MS) must support SAIC to correctly demodulate downlink
signals.
In the uplink, the MS still uses the GMSK modulation mode to
modulate signals. The BTS demodulates two signals by using the
interference cancellation algorithm (such as IRC and SIC) and
orthogonal TSC.
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Downlink signal demodulation (SAIC algorithm)
The BTS uses the modulation mode similar to QPSK to send signals.
The data of two users is mapped to different bits of the QPSK
symbol. Then, π/2 phase rotation is performed for the symbol. The
existing SAIC MS can directly demodulate signals from those
received on the corresponding subchannel.
The SAIC receiver separates the received signals as real and
imaginary parts and takes them as signal diversity tributaries so
that the diversity effect is obtained by using one antenna.
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Basic Principles of VAMOS
Uplink signal modulation: The MS uses the existing modulation
algorithm to modulate signals.
Downlink signal demodulation (SAIC algorithm)
Successive interference cancellation (SIC) uses the interference
rejection combing (IRC) algorithm to demodulate the strong-power
user channels, deducts the strong-power user information from the
received signals, and then uses IRC to demodulate the remaining
weak-power signals.
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Basic Principles of VAMOS
TSC users implement channel estimation, that is, obtain the channel
characteristics. Based on the modulation and demodulation modes,
third generation partnership project (3GPP) defines eight training
sequences numbered 0 to 7. For example, training sequence defined
by normal burst in GMSK modulation mode:
The eight TSCs defined by 3GPP are not closely related. To obtain
better orthogonality, The VAMOS workgroup defines a new TSC for
VAMOS multiplexing.
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Basic Principles of VAMOS
To support VAMOS better, 3GPP introduces a new TSC and an advanced
receiver structure. MSs are classified as follows based on whether
they support the functions:
MS Classification
MS Capability
Pairing Restriction
Legacy Non-SAIC
Considering the alpha QPSK technology, a non-SAIC MS may be
multiplexed on the VAMOS subchannel in the case of certain power
offset.
A legacy non-SAIC MS cannot be paired with a legacy non-SAIC MS or
legacy SAIC MS.
Not supported
Not supported
Low performance
Legacy SAIC
Compared with a non-SAIC MS, a legacy SAIC MS features more
powerful demodulation capability but supports only the existing
TSC. It supports VAMOS multiplexing well and does not require much
for the MS on another subchannel.
A legacy SAIC MS cannot be paired with a legacy non-SAIC MS (the
pairing is theoretically feasible, but it requires much for power
offset; therefore, it is not applicable).
Supported
Not supported
Crucial for the existing MS to support VAMOS. Its capacity gain is
much lower than the VAMOS MS.
The current MS penetration rate is 30% (3GPP).
VAMOS level I
None.
Supported
Supported
It is not launched to the market yet.
VAMOS level II
It supports a more advanced demodulation algorithm, supports the
new TSC, and can further improve the demodulation performance based
on the TSC used by the two multiplexed channels.
None.
Supported
Supported
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A legacy non-SAIC MS refers to an existing MS that does not support
SAIC.
A legacy SAIC MS refers to an existing MS that supports SAIC.
The MS reports whether it supports SAIC, VAMOS level I, and VAMOS
level II by using the classmark.
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Application Scenarios
VAMOS is applicable to the scenario where network frequencies are
loosely multiplexed and the capacity is limited. Typical scenarios
are as follows:
Wide coverage in rural areas
Thin network after GSM refarming
Other scenarios
The GSM network will coexist with the 3G or even 4G network in a
long term. On the one hand, the number of GSM users decreases
gradually, and the GSM network undergoes continuous refarming; on
the other hand, the operator needs to maintain a thin GSM network
for a long time to guarantee the coverage for users. On the basis
of the AHS application, VAMOS can further meet the traffic peak
requirements on the thin GSM network. That is, a larger traffic
capacity can be provided with a small configuration.
In the scenario of wide coverage in rural areas, the frequency
multiplexing rate is low. On the basis of the AHS application, if
the penetration rate of VAMOS MSs is high, satisfactory voice
capacity gain can be obtained.
For some areas where the number of GSM users rapidly increases,
when the user capacity requirement becomes higher, the operator can
increase TRXs and improve frequency multiplexing rate to expand the
capacity. This may greatly decrease the VAMOS gain. Therefore, the
VAMOS technology is not applicable to the area where the number of
GSM users still increases rapidly.
Rural area
Refarmed GSM
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Impacts of VAMOS on the Network (1)
After VAMOS is enabled, the number of available air interface
channels increases. As a result, the number of transmission
timeslots of the Abis, Ater, and A interfaces increases. Therefore,
before VAMOS is enabled, transmission resources must be
increased.
With the increase of transmission resources, the Abis/Ater/A
interface resources must also be increased, that is, transmission
interface boards in the BSC must be increased.
Along with the increase of A interface resource, TC boards must
also be increased.
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Impacts of VAMOS on the Network (2)
The orthogonal TSC is required to enable VAMOS. Therefore, the TSCs
on the network must be re-planed.
VAMOS is not used: The TSCs and BCCs are bound on the network, and
the TSCs can be planned at will.
VAMOS is used: To prevent cells from using the same frequency and
TSC in the case of inter-cell timeslot alignment, re-plan the TSCs
on the network by using a method similar to frequency planning
before enabling VAMOS. This method is meant to enlarge the
multiplexing distance between the cells that use the same
TSC.
After VAMOS is used, the cells need to use the second TSC, and
therefore the second TSC must be planed so that the cells do not
use the same TSC as peripheral cells.
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Impacts of VAMOS on the Network (3)
After VAMOS is enabled, more BTS destination signaling point (DSP)
processing resources are required (the number of channels to be
processed concurrently increases and new modulation algorithms need
to be used), and the service processing capability of the BTS
deteriorates. In busy hours, the EDGE rate and EDGE+ rate are
decreased.
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Design and Implementation Method
After VAMOS is enabled for a cell, half-rate channels can implement
VAMOS multiplexing. This can be explained as follows: one
subchannel in a timeslot is equivalent to four HR subchannels
instead of two HR subchannels. One full-rate channel is still
indicated as one channel.
VAMOS channel management
VAMOS supports full-rate and half-rate channels but it supports
only half-rate channels in GBSS13.0.
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Design and Implementation Method
In normal cases, when user A and user B access the network
independently, each occupies one half-rate channel. If user A and
user B meet the multiplexing conditions, the BSC hands user B over
to the channel occupied by user A.
If user B is accessing the network and meets the multiplexing
conditions, the BSC directly assigns user B to the channel occupied
by user A.
VAMOS channel multiplexing
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VAMOS channel multiplexing allows two MSs to occupy the same
channel and distinguishes users based on the TSC. The BSC can
implement the multiplexing by means of assignment or handover. The
handover-triggered multiplexing is called multiplexing
handover.
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The BSC hands user B over to another half-rate channel.
VAMOS channel demultiplexing can be performed based on load or
quality.
VAMOS channel demultiplexing
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VAMOS channel multiplexing allows two MSs to occupy the same
channel and distinguishes the MSs based on the TSC. The BSC can
implement multiplexing by means of assignment or handover. The
handover-triggered multiplexing is called multiplexing
handover.
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Design and Implementation Method
VAMOS transmission resource management
VAMOS supports TDM, IP, and high-level data link control (HDLC)
transmission resources.
VAMOS supports TDM: If an office adopts TDM, the office must be
configured with FlexAbis. Expand channel numbers to support VAMOS
multiplexing.
VAMOS supports IP: After VAMOS is used, subchannel numbers are
expanded to 0 to 3.
VAMOS supports HDLC: After VAMOS is used, subchannel numbers are
expanded to 0 to 3.
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Design and Implementation Method
VAMOS processing capability adaptation
For the MRFU/MRRU V1&V2, service restrictions coexist with
VAMOS, EDGE, and EDGE+. Based on the DSP computing capability of
the supported carrier group, the BSC determines the VAMOS channel
of the timeslot in the carrier group.
After VAMOS is used, the DSP decreases the uplink rate of EDGE and
EDGE+ services based on GMSK modulation if the DSP processing
capability is low.
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MS compatibility
Due to MS compatibility, MS type database is not available on the
BSC. This database records the VAMOS capability of MSs of different
types. The MSs are classified as follows:
MSs in the white list: This type of MSs can completely support
VAMOS multiplexing.
MSs in the gray list: The performance of this type of MSs varies
with the TSC combination. The hop-Alpha QPSK modulation mode,
however, can be used to upgrade the MS performance.
If MS compatibility is not considered, the BSC implements
multiplexing based on the VAMOS support capability reported by the
MS by using the classmark. If MS compatibility is considered, the
BSC obtains the MS type and then implements multiplexing based on
the MS compatibility stored in the MS type database.
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MS compatibility
You can run ADD GMSSAICCAP to set the MS type database on the BSC,
that is, add MSs in the white list and gray list manually.
You can configure up to 20,000 records in the white list and gray
list in total.
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Mute-SAIC MS identification
Mute-SAIC MS: An MS that supports SAIC but does not report the SAIC
support capability. This type of MSs affects the VAMOS multiplexing
rate.
If the CONNECTACK message is received during a call and the channel
quality of the call meets the condition, a detection request is
initiated to instruct the BTS to implement automatic mute-SAIC
identification.
After the BTS receives the automatic mute-SAIC identification
request, the BTS starts automatic mute-SAIC identification.
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Procedure for identifying Mute-SAIC MSs by the BTS:
The BSC records the MS type (TAC in the IMEI) based on the BTS test
result and periodically exports the records to the OMU.
The BTS forcibly changes the modulation mode of downlink data to
alpha-QPSK, and sends dummy frames on another channel.
The BTS determines whether the MS supports VAMOS based on the
downlink quality changes.
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Mute-SAIC MS identification
You can run EXP MSSAICCAPMML to convert the BSC detection result
into a man-machine language (MML) script and save it in
\bam\version_x\ftp \ms_saic_cap on the OMU. Here, x refers to the
specific version number.
You can use the file manager on the Web LMT to export the generated
MML script to a local path. Then, run the MML script to import the
automatic detection result into the MS database.
Mute-SAIC MS identification causes network key performance
indicators (KPIs) to degrade.
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Design and Implementation Method
Automatic problem MS identification
Problem MS: An MS that supports SAIC and causes call drops during
multiplexing. This type of MSs requires to be identified.
The procedure for identifying a problem MS is the same as that for
identifying a mute-SAIC MS.
Automatic problem MS identification causes KPIs to degrade.
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Run SET FHO to force calls to implement VAMOS multiplexing.
VAMOS is mutually exclusive with the following functions:
IBCA and Flex-MAIO
External DXX connection in TDM transmission
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Data Configuration Procedure
VAMOS configuration procedure
Step 1: If the BTS transmission mode is TDM, when you run ADD BTS
to add a BTS, set Flex Abis Mode to FLEX_ABIS. For an existing BTS,
you can run MOD BTS to set Flex Abis Mode to FLEX_ABIS. If the BTS
transmission mode is IP or HDLC, skip this step.
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Data Configuration Procedure
VAMOS configuration procedure
Step 2: Run SET GCELLPWRBASIC to set Power Control Switch to
PWR3.
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Data Configuration Procedure
VAMOS configuration procedure
Step 3: Run SET GCELLPWR3 to set III Power Control to YES.
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Step 4: Run SET GCELLVAMOS to set VAMOS to ON.
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Data Configuration Procedure
VAMOS configuration procedure
Step 5: Run SET GCELLVAMOSPWR to set Allow alpha-QPSK Power Control
and Allow SIC Power Control to ON.
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Configuration procedure for mute-SAIC MS identification
(optional)
Step 6: Run SET GCELLVAMOS to set Mute SAIC Terminal Processing
Switch and Auto Mute SAIC Identification Switch to ON.
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Configuration procedure for problem MS identification
(optional)
Step 7: Run SET GCELLVAMOS to set Problem SAIC Terminal Processing
Switch and Problem SAIC Terminal Identify Switch to ON.
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VAMOS Configuration Procedure
Step 1: If the BTS service mode is set to TDM, set Flex Abis Mode
to Flex Abis when adding BTSs with the wizard, and run the MOD BTS
command to set Flex Abis Mode to Flex Abis. If the BTS service mode
is set to IP or HDLC, ignore this step.
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VAMOS Configuration Procedure
Step 1: If the BTS already exists, right-click the BTS, and choose
Modify Multiplexing Mode or Flex Abis Mode… from the shortcut menu,
and set Flex Abis mode to Flex Abis in the displayed dialog box. If
the service mode of the BTS is set to IP or HDLC, ignore this
step.
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VAMOS Configuration Procedure
Step 2: Set Power Control Switch to Power controlIII in the Basic
Parameters for Power Control of Cell table.
The procedure for navigating to the Basic Parameters for Power
Control of Cell table is as follows: On the Main View tab,
right-click a cell, and choose Cell Configuration Express from the
shortcut menu. On the Properties tab, click Basic Parameters for
Power Control of Cell. The Basic Parameters for Power Control of
Cell table is displayed in the right pane.
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VAMOS Configuration Procedure
Step 3: Set III Power Control Optimized Enable to Yes in the
Parameters for Power Control III of Cell table.
The procedure for navigating to the Parameters for Power Control
III of Cell table is as follows: On the Main View tab, right-click
a cell, and choose Cell Configuration Express from the shortcut
menu. On the Properties tab, click Parameters for Power Control III
of Cell. The Parameters for Power Control III of Cell table is
displayed in the right pane.
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VAMOS Configuration Procedure
Step 4: Set VAMOS Switch to On in the VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell table.
The procedure for navigating to the VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell table is as follows: On the Main View tab,
right-click a cell, and choose Cell Configuration Express from the
shortcut menu. On the Properties tab, click VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell. The VAMOS Channel Multiplex Parameters of Cell
table is displayed in the right pane.
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VAMOS Configuration Procedure
Step 5: Set Allow alpha QPSK Power Control to On and Allow SIC
Power Control to On in the Power Control Parameters for VAMOS Call
of Cell table.
The procedure for navigating to the Power Control Parameters for
VAMOS Call of Cell table is as follows: On the Main View tab,
right-click a cell, and choose Cell Configuration Express from the
shortcut menu. On the Properties tab, click Power Control
Parameters for VAMOS Call of Cell. The Power Control Parameters for
VAMOS Call of Cell table is displayed in the right pane.
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Configuration Procedure on the CME
Setting Mute SAIC Identification (Optional)
Step 6: Set Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch to On and Auto
Mute SAIC Identification Switch to On in the VAMOS Channel
Multiplex Parameters of Cell table.
The procedure for navigating to the VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell table is as follows: On the Main View tab,
right-click a cell, and choose Cell Configuration Express from the
shortcut menu. On the Properties tab, click VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell. The VAMOS Channel Multiplex Parameters of Cell
table is displayed in the right pane.
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Configuration Procedure on the CME
Setting Faulty Terminal Detection (Optional)
Step 7: Set Problem SAIC Terminal Identify Switch to On and Problem
SAIC TRMNL Identify Manual Start to On in the VAMOS Channel
Multiplex Parameters of Cell table.
The procedure for navigating to the VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell table is as follows: On the Main View tab,
right-click a cell, and choose Cell Configuration Express from the
shortcut menu. On the Properties tab, click VAMOS Channel Multiplex
Parameters of Cell. The VAMOS Channel Multiplex Parameters of Cell
table is displayed in the right pane.
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VAMOS verification procedure
Step 1: Assume that VAMOS is enabled for a cell and two MSs
supporting VAMOS are used in the cell to initiate calls, configure
parameters so that the two calls occupy half-rate channels.
Step 2: Run SET FHO to forcibly multiplex one half-rate call on the
other channel.
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Parameter Name
Parameter Description
Specifies whether to enable VAMOS on the network.
VAMOS sacrifices quality to increase capacity. Therefore, if VAMOS
is enabled in a cell, the network capacity increases and the
congestion rate decreases, but the network-quality KPIs are
affected to a certain extent.
Primary TSC in VAMOS
Specifies the primary TSC used on the network when VAMOS is enabled
in a cell. Before any call enters the VAMOS mode, the primary TSC
is allocated preferentially. After VAMOS pairing succeeds, the
primary and secondary TSCs are determined based on the TSC that is
used by the first call connected to the timeslot.
TSC selection affects MSs.
Secondary TSC in VAMOS
Specifies the secondary TSC used on the network when VAMOS is
enabled in a cell. Before any call enters the VAMOS mode, the
primary TSC is allocated preferentially. After VAMOS pairing
succeeds, the primary and secondary TSCs are determined based on
the TSC that is used by the first call connected to the
timeslot.
TSC selection affects MSs.
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Parameter Description
Impact on the Network
Allow alpha-QPSK Power Control
Specifies whether to enable the alpha-QPSK power control
sub-algorithm of the VAMOS technology (one timeslot multiplexed by
voice services of multiple users).
If the alpha-QPSK downlink power control algorithm is enabled, the
BTS power consumption decreases, the network interference
decreases, and the downlink network drive test (DT) quality is
improved.
Allow SIC Power Control
Specifies whether to enable the uplink SIC power control
sub-algorithm of the VAMOS technology.
If the SIC uplink power control algorithm is enabled, the MS power
consumption decreases, the network interference decreases, and the
uplink network DT quality is improved.
Mute SAIC Terminal Processing Switch
Specifies whether to enable the mute-SAIC MS processing function of
a cell. ON: enable the mute-SAIC MS processing function; Off:
disable the mute-SAIC MS processing function. Mute-SAIC MS
processing includes mute-SAIC matching and identification based on
the database and automatic mute-SAIC identification.
If this switch is on, IMEI identification is performed for a call
before TCH assignment. As a result, call connection is
delayed.
Auto Mute SAIC Identification Switch
Specifies whether to enable the automatic mute-SAIC identification
function of a cell. Mute-SAIC MS: An MS that supports SAIC but is
reported as incapable of SAIC. ON: enable the automatic mute-SAIC
identification function of a cell; Off: disable the automatic
mute-SAIC identification function of a cell.
If this switch is on, uplink and downlink DTX must be disabled
during mute-SAIC identification, and this influences the network
interference. Alpha-QPSK modulation is used in the downlink, and
the downlink receiving quality is degraded in a call.
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Counter Name
Short Name
Counter Description
A3100J
This counter measures the total number of new calls that meet the
VAMOS candidate user conditions during assigned channel
multiplexing determination. If the value of this counter is low, it
indicates that the SD channel quality is low or the number of new
calls that meet the VAMOS candidate user conditions is small
because the VAMOS candidate user conditions set for new calls are
strict (excessively higher requirements for quality and
ATCB).
Number of VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Attempts
(Assignment)
A3100L
This counter measures the total number of times that a new call
during assignment and an established call can be paired (the paring
is determined in assignment mode) in a cell. It is used to
calculate the assigned channel multiplexing success rate and the
ratio of the number of assigned channel multiplexing attempts to
the total number of channel multiplexing attempts. If the value of
this counter is far smaller than the value of Number of Successful
VAMOS Candidate Call Decisions (Assignment) , you can loosen the
path loss offset threshold and VAMOS overload threshold involved in
assigned channel multiplexing determination to allow more users to
be paired.
Number of VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Commands
(Assignment)
A3100M
This counter measures the total number of VAMOS channel assignment
commands for VAMOS channel multiplexing (VAMOS channel multiplexing
is triggered by assignment) in a cell. If the value of this counter
is far smaller than the value of Number of VAMOS Channel
Multiplexing Attempts (Assignment), it indicates that lower-layer
connection fails or the Abis interface resources are
insufficient.
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Counter Name
Short Name
Counter Description
A3100N
This counter measures the number of times that access to the
specified VAMOS channel fails after the VAMOS channel assignment
command is delivered after VAMOS channel multiplexing is triggered
by assignment in a cell. This counter reflects the air interface
quality during user access. If the value of this counter is large,
it indicates that the VAMOS candidate user selected for pairing is
improper. You can set strict multiplexing candidate user
determination conditions for new calls to guarantee the performance
during VAMOS channel access by users.
Number of Successful VAMOS Candidate Call Decisions (Intra-Cell
Handover)
H3050
This counter measures the total number of established calls that
meet the VAMOS candidate user conditions. If the value of this
counter is low, it indicates that the quality of the channel for
non-VAMOS calls is low or the VAMOS candidate user conditions set
for established calls are strict (excessively higher requirements
for quality and ATCB). You can adjust the power control parameters
or loosen the VAMOS candidate user conditions for new calls to
allow more established VAMOS candidate users.
Number of VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Attempts (Intra-Cell
Handover)
H3051
This counter measures the total number of times that two
established calls can be paired (the pairing is determined in
intra-cell handover mode) in a cell. It is used to calculate the
success rate of VAMOS channel multiplexing handovers. If the value
of this counter is small, it indicates that the number of non-VAMOS
that can be paired on the network is small. You can adjust the
power control parameters for common calls to improve the common
call quality or loosen the VAMOS multiplexing determination
conditions for established calls to increase the number of VAMOS
candidate users on the network; in addition, you can loosen the
path loss threshold during intra-cell channel multiplexing
determination to allow more users to be paired.
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Counter Name
Short Name
Counter Description
H3052
This counter measures the number of handover commands of all the
calls that are handed over due to VAMOS channel multiplexing
triggered by intra-cell handover in a cell. If the value of this
counter is far smaller than the value of Number of VAMOS Channel
Multiplexing Commands (Intra-Cell Handover), it indicates that
lower-layer connection fails or the Abis interface resources are
insufficient.
Number of VAMOS Channel Multiplexing Commands (Intra-Cell
Handover)
H3053
This counter measures the number of times that access the specified
VAMOS channel fails after the handover commands are delivered (the
commands correspond to all the calls that are handed over due to
VAMOS channel multiplexing triggered by intra-cell handover) in a
cell. This counter reflects the air interface quality during user
access. If the value of this counter is large, it indicates that
the VAMOS candidate user selected for pairing is improper. You can
set strict multiplexing candidate user determination conditions for
new calls to guarantee the performance during user handover.
Number of VAMOS Call Handover Attempts (Others)
H3054
This counter measures the total number of handovers that trigger
VAMOS channel demultiplexing in a cell. If the value of this
counter is large, it indicates that VAMOS demultiplexing is
triggered frequently because the VAMOS call power control
parameters are improper or the demultiplexing conditions are strict
(high load threshold, low quality threshold, and high ATCB
threshold).
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Counter Name
Short Name
Counter Description
H3058
This counter measures the total number of handovers initiated for
VAMOS calls due to other reasons in a cell. All the handovers
except for VAMOS demultiplexing handovers are included. If the
value of this counter is large, modify the handover (of other
types) determination parameters to decrease handovers of other
types.
Number of VAMOS Call Handover Commands (Others)
H3059
This counter measures the number of handover commands of all the
VAMOS calls that are handed over due to other reasons in a cell.
All the handovers except for VAMOS demultiplexing handovers are
included. If the value of this counter is far smaller than the
value of Number of VAMOS Call Handover Attempts (Others), it
indicates that congestion occurs, lower-layer connection fails, or
Abis transmission resource allocation fails.
Number of Failed VAMOS Call Handover Attempts (Others)
H3060
This counter measures the number of failed handovers after handover
commands are delivered (the handover commands correspond to all the
VAMOS calls that are handed over due to other reasons) in a cell.
This counter reflects the air interface quality during user access.
If the value of this counter is large, it indicates that the
channel allocated to the selected demultiplexing user is improper.
Optimize the channel allocation parameters.
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Counter Name
Short Name
Counter Description
H3061
This counter measures the number of VAMOS call drops caused by
handovers that are triggered by VAMOS demultiplexing in a cell. If
the value of this counter is large, it indicates that the quality
of the channel newly allocated to the user is low or calls are
dropped before handovers because VAMOS demultiplexing is not
performed in time. If VAMOS demultiplexing is not performed in
time, you can adjust the demultiplexing parameters so that
demultiplexing is triggered earlier.
Number of VAMOS Call Drops (Other Handover)
H3062
This counter measures the number of VAMOS call drops caused by the
handovers except for the handovers that are triggered by VAMOS
demultiplexing in a cell. If the value of this counter is large, it
indicates that the quality of the channel newly allocated to the
user is low or calls are dropped before handovers because handover
is not performed in time due to other reasons. If handover is not
performed in time due to other reasons, you can adjust the handover
algorithm parameters so that handover is triggered earlier.
Number of VAMOS Call Drops (Stable State)
H3063
This counter measures the number of VAMOS call drops in the stable
state in a cell. If the value of this counter is large, it
indicates that the call quality is low after the user enters the
VAMOS stable state. You can adjust the VAMOS power control
parameters to improve VAMOS call quality and prevent call
drops.
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Left-right separation: distinguishing
IMEI
15
digits
TAC
8
digits
SNR
6
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