Ericsson 86010158 - Introduction to the ALC; Acronyms and Terms

Ericsson | Antenna Line Congurator
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2 Introduction
2.1 Acronyms and Terms
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
ADB Antenna Data Base
ALC Antenna Line Configurator
ALD Antenna Line Device
AISG Antenna Interface Standards Group; RET
systems are controlled using the AISG protocol
ASD ALD Sensor
FlexRET Ericsson integrated RET
GLS Geographic Location Sensor
GUI Graphical User Interface
HDLC High-Level Data Link Control
MALD Multi-primary ALD
RAE Remote e-Antenna Extension
RET Remote Electrical Tilt: System to control the
electrical tilt of an antenna remotely
RFID Radio Frequency Identification: system for
automatic and contactless identification and
localization using radio waves
RCU Remote Control Unit
RNDIS Remote Network Driver Interface Specification
SALD Single Primary ALD
SSID Service Set Identifier
TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier
The ALC must be used only to configure the RET system.
• The ALC has the following functions:
• Configuration of AISG-compatible antennas
(Antenna Line Devices (ALDs)), such as RET and
Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA)
• First installation and service
• First installation of Ericsson ALDs using the
installation wizard
• Configuration of the Ericsson site sharing adapter
Other features of the ALC:
• Battery operated (standalone)
• Touch-screen graphical display
• Sturdy aluminum housing
• Not necesary to install software on a laptop or PC
• Generate and save report files
• Wi-Fi interface for control using a laptop, tablet PC,
or smartphone through a web browser
• Parallel operation of display and web browser
• Inclination sensor for mechanical alignment of the
antenna
• Show power and voltage on the AISG bus