How do urban radio stations manage power & environmental management?

For urban radio sites, some operators use a multi-layer control system for their power & environmental management. Each city has a power & environmental monitoring system which reports to a higher-level monitoring center.

Why are base stations important?

By Yang Ji Base stations are the key energy consumers on any mobile network; their monitoring and upgrade are essential if operators are to compete.

What is a base transceiver station?

A Base Transceiver Station is a general description of equipment consisting of the telecommunication technology and the air interface of the mobile network (GSM, UMTS etc.). To achieve high reliability, the operating temperature must be kept stable.

Why do cellular networks need a base transceiver station?

The widespread deployment of cellular networks has improved communication access, driving economic growth and enhancing social connections across diverse regions. Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs), are foundational to mobile networks but are vulnerable to power failures, disrupting service delivery and causing user inconvenience.

How can EMS improve power & environmental monitoring?

Traditionally, power supply modules and network equipment are managed separately. Through EMS, operators can turn off a carrier but not a power module. Integration of the EMS and the power & environmental monitoring system can help solve this problem and enhance maintenance efficiency.

What are the challenges of a power & environmental monitoring system?

Each city has a power & environmental monitoring system which reports to a higher-level monitoring center. This architecture has brought a number of challenges, including complexity, difficulty in deployment, poor data consistency, and separate northbound connections.