GSM Based Fault Alert System for BTS(Base Transceiver Station ) Site

Project Abstract / Summary : ABSTRACT

In mobile communication the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) site and the tower maintenance play an important role. In the present day scenario some problems are being faced in its maintenance. The major problems faced include the fluctuation of temperatures, unauthenticated entry, fuel amount being unnoticed, the vendor and the technician’s time management in case of any of the above discussed problems. Many important devices/ chip components of a BTS demand for stable temperature and voltage without instantaneous breakdown and wide range of fluctuation. Early detection of overheating and proper handling of such situation in a BTS room is really essential to avoid deterioration and faulty components. To solve the power problem, now-a-days most of the BTS rooms are installed with a diesel generator and battery backup.

In this project, GSM based fault alert system for BTS we are providing solutions to rectify these problems. The method makes use of GSM modem which gives the instant message about the each activity happening in the site. The temperature sensors will sense the temperature of the room and if it rises above the threshold value, the GSM module will send the message to the master mobile which is already set in the system. A fuel level sensor is provided in the generator fuel tank. When the fuel level goes below the set value a message is sent to the technician requesting for refilling. This system also alerts in case of over current, over voltage occurrence.

The method can greatly improve the BTS site operating efficiency, reduces the delay and fuel consumption. The project has better performance and involves less hardware complexity. The project gives a single comprehensive solution that remotely controls and monitors the subsystems inside each base station site and enables network operators to coordinate and manage the conditions at all base station sites across their network. This system does not demand any changes in the existing infrastructure but just adds more features to it.

Why did you choose to work on this project topic : As more and more people around the globe are extensively using mobile handsets, the demand for reliable and high-capacity networks has never been so high as nowadays. Not only the increasing number of callings including the calling time but also the various possibilities of using your phone for apps, which demand mobile data connectivity are the real challenges for network provider. The key to success is to care about the central network elements, the Base Transceiver Stations (BTS). To maintain and to protect those is crucial in order to provide connectivity to customers as well as a certain level of quality even in the most remote areas of the world.

Project Category : Electrical / Electronics / Communication
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Institute/College Name: Sanjivani Rural Education Society's College of Engineering, Kopargaon
City: Kopargaon
State: Maharashtra
Participating Team From: Final Year