11.3.6 UAC / Access Identity 2 / New cell not in the country of its HPLMN/EHPLMN 0% access probability / MCS indicator / HPLMN/0%/100% accessibility AC7 / RRC_INACTIVE
38.523-13GPP5GSPart 1: ProtocolRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
11.3.6.1 Test Purpose (TP)
(1)
with { UE configured for Access Identity 2 }
ensure that {
when { UE moves to a new cell which is not in the country of its HPLMN or in an EHPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is present) having received SIB1 message including UAC set to 0% accessibility for Access Category 7 and Access Identity 2 is exempted from the access barring check }
then { UE does not consider Access Identity 2 as valid and does not initiate RRC connection since Access Identity 0 is not exempted from the access barring check until barring for Access Category 7 is removed }
}
(2)
with { UE configured for Access Identity 2 }
ensure that {
when { UE moves to a new cell which is not in the country of its HPLMN or in an EHPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is present) but receives the MCS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message being set to ""Access identity 2 valid"" }
then { UE does consider Access Identity 2 as valid }
}
(3)
with { UE configured for Access Identity 2 having received SIB1 containing UAC Info indicating 0% accessibility for Access Category 7 camped in NR RRC_INACTIVE state on HPLMN }
ensure that {
when { UE attempts to send uplink user data packet for a PDU session with suspended user-plane resources }
then { UE does not attempt to initiate connection on the NR Cell until barring is alleviated }
(4)
with { UE configured for Access Identity 2 having received SIB1 containing UAC Info indicating 100% accessibility for Access Category 7 while camped on HPLMN in NR RRC_INACTIVE state }
ensure that {
when { UE attempts to send uplink user data packet for a PDU session with suspended user-plane resources }
then { UE initiates RRC Resume procedure with establishmentCause set to mcs-PriorityAccess }
}
11.3.6.2 Conformance requirements
References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in TS 24.501: clause 4.5.2, 4.5.4.1 and 4.5.6 and TS 38.331: clause 5.3.14.1, 5.3.14.2, 5.3.14.4 and 5.3.14.5. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-15 requirements.
[TS 24.501, clause 4.5.2]
When the UE needs to initiate an access attempt in one of the events listed in subclause 4.5.1, the UE shall determine one or more access identities from the set of standardized access identities, and one access category from the set of standardized access categories and operator-defined access categories, to be associated with that access attempt.
The set of the access identities applicable for the request is determined by the UE in the following way:
a) for each of the access identities 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in table 4.5.2.1, the UE shall check whether the access identity is applicable in the selected PLMN, if a new PLMN is selected, or otherwise if it is applicable in the RPLMN or equivalent PLMN; and
b) if none of the above access identities is applicable, then access identity 0 is applicable.
Table 4.5.2.1: Access identities
Access Identity number |
UE configuration |
0 |
UE is not configured with any parameters from this table |
1 (NOTE 1) |
UE is configured for multimedia priority service (MPS). |
2 (NOTE 2) |
UE is configured for mission critical service (MCS). |
3-10 |
Reserved for future use |
11 (NOTE 3) |
Access Class 11 is configured in the UE. |
12 (NOTE 3) |
Access Class 12 is configured in the UE. |
13 (NOTE 3) |
Access Class 13 is configured in the UE. |
14 (NOTE 3) |
Access Class 14 is configured in the UE. |
15 (NOTE 3) |
Access Class 15 is configured in the UE. |
NOTE 1: Access identity 1 is valid when: NOTE 2: Access identity 2 is used by UEs configured for MCS and is valid when: NOTE 3: Access identities 11 and 15 are valid in HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or EHPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is present). Access Identities 12, 13 and 14 are valid in HPLMN and visited PLMNs of home country only (see the definition of home country in 3GPP TS 24.301 [15]). |
The UE uses the MPS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE to determine if access identity 1 is valid. Processing of the MPS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message is described in subclause 5.5.1.2.4 and subclause 5.5.1.3.4. The UE shall not consider access identity 1 to be valid when the UE is not in the country of its HPLMN prior to receiving the MPS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message being set to "Access identity 1 valid in RPLMN or equivalent PLMN".
When the UE is in the country of its HPLMN, the contents of the USIM files EFUAC_AIC and EFACC as specified in 3GPP TS 31.102 [22] and the rules specified in table 4.5.2.1 are used to determine the applicability of access identity 1 and access classes 11 – 15. When the UE is in the country of its HPLMN, and the USIM file EFUAC_AIC does not indicate the UE is configured for access identity 1, the UE uses the MPS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message to determine if access identity 1 is valid. When the UE is in the country of its HPLMN, and the USIM file EFUAC_AIC indicates the UE is configured for access identity 1, the MPS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE is not applicable. When the UE is not in the country of its HPLMN, the contents of the USIM files EFUAC_AIC and EFACC are not applicable.
The UE uses the MCS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE to determine if access identity 2 is valid. Processing of the MCS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message is described in subclause 5.5.1.2.4 and subclause 5.5.1.3.4. The UE shall not consider access identity 2 to be valid when the UE is not in the country of its HPLMN prior to receiving the MCS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message being set to "Access identity 2 valid in RPLMN or equivalent PLMN".
When the UE is in the country of its HPLMN, the contents of the USIM files EFUAC_AIC and EFACC as specified in 3GPP TS 31.102 [22] and the rules specified in table 4.5.2.1 are used to determine the applicability of access identity 2 and access classes 11 – 15. When the UE is in the country of its HPLMN, and the USIM file EFUAC_AIC does not indicate the UE is configured for access identity 2, the UE uses the MCS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message to determine if access identity 2 is valid. When the UE is in the country of its HPLMN, and the USIM file EFUAC_AIC indicates the UE is configured for access identity 2, the MCS indicator bit of the 5GS network feature support IE is not applicable. When the UE is not in the country of its HPLMN, the contents of the USIM files EFUAC_AIC and EFACC are not applicable.
In order to determine the access category applicable for the access attempt, the NAS shall check the rules in table 4.5.2.2, and use the access category for which there is a match for barring check. If the access attempt matches more than one rule, the access category of the lowest rule number shall be selected. If the access attempt matches more than one operator-defined access category definition, the UE shall select the access category from the operator-defined access category definition with the lowest precedence value (see subclause 4.5.3).
NOTE: The case when an access attempt matches more than one rule includes the case when multiple events trigger an access attempt at the same time.
Table 4.5.2.2: Mapping table for access categories
Rule # |
Type of access attempt |
Requirements to be met |
Access Category |
1 |
Response to paging or NOTIFICATION over non-3GPP access; 5GMM connection management procedure initiated for the purpose of transporting an LPP message |
Access attempt is for MT access |
0 (= MT_acc) |
2 |
Emergency |
UE is attempting access for an emergency session (NOTE 1, NOTE 2) |
2 (= emergency) |
3 |
Access attempt for operator-defined access category |
UE stores operator-defined access category definitions valid in the current PLMN as specified in subclause 4.5.3, and access attempt is matching criteria of an operator-defined access category definition |
32-63 |
4 |
Access attempt for delay tolerant service |
(a) UE is configured for NAS signalling low priority or UE supporting S1 mode is configured for EAB (see the "ExtendedAccessBarring" leaf of NAS configuration MO in 3GPP TS 24.368 [17] or 3GPP TS 31.102 [22]) where "EAB override" does not apply, and (b). the UE received one of the categories a, b or c as part of the parameters for unified access control in the broadcast system information, and the UE is a member of the broadcasted category in the selected PLMN or RPLMN/equivalent PLMN (NOTE 3, NOTE 5, NOTE 6, NOTE 7, NOTE 8) |
1 (= delay tolerant) |
5 |
MO MMTel voice call |
Access attempt is for MO MMTel voice call or for NAS signalling connection recovery during ongoing MO MMTel voice call (NOTE 2) |
4 (= MO MMTel voice) |
6 |
MO MMTel video call |
Access attempt is for MO MMTel video call or for NAS signalling connection recovery during ongoing MO MMTel video call (NOTE 2) |
5 (= MO MMTel video) |
7 |
MO SMS over NAS or MO SMSoIP |
Access attempt is for MO SMS over NAS (NOTE 4) or MO SMS over SMSoIP transfer or for NAS signalling connection recovery during ongoing MO SMS or SMSoIP transfer (NOTE 2) |
6 (= MO SMS and SMSoIP) |
8 |
UE NAS initiated 5GMM specific procedures |
Access attempt is for MO signalling |
3 (= MO_sig) |
9 |
UE NAS initiated 5GMM connection management procedure or 5GMM NAS transport procedure |
Access attempt is for MO data |
7 (= MO_data) |
10 |
An uplink user data packet is to be sent for a PDU session with suspended user-plane resources |
No further requirement is to be met |
7 (= MO_data) |
NOTE 1: This includes 5GMM specific procedures while the service is ongoing and 5GMM connection management procedures required to establish a PDU session with request type = "initial emergency request" or "existing emergency PDU session", or to re-establish user-plane resources for such a PDU session. This further includes the service request procedure initiated with a SERVICE REQUEST message with the Service type IE set to "emergency services fallback".< NOTE 2: Access for the purpose of NAS signalling connection recovery during an ongoing service, or for the purpose of NAS signalling connection establishment following fallback indication from lower layers during an ongoing service, is mapped to the access category of the ongoing service in order to derive an RRC establishment cause, but barring checks will be skipped for this access attempt. NOTE 3: If the UE selects a new PLMN, then the selected PLMN is used to check the membership; otherwise the UE uses the RLPMN or a PLMN equivalent to the RPLMN. NOTE 4: This includes the 5GMM connection management procedures triggered by the UE-initiated NAS transport procedure for transporting the MO SMS. NOTE 5: The UE configured for NAS signalling low priority is not supported in this release of specification. If a UE supporting both S1 mode and N1 mode is configured for NAS signalling low priority in S1 mode as specified in 3GPP TS 24.368 [17] or 3GPP TS 31.102 [22], the UE shall ignore the configuration for NAS signalling low priority when in N1 mode. NOTE 6: If the access category applicable for the access attempt is 1, then the UE shall additionally determine a second access category from the range 3 to 7. If more than one access category matches, the access category of the lowest rule number shall be chosen. The UE shall use the second access category only to derive an RRC establishment cause for the access attempt. NOTE 7: "EAB override" does not apply, if the UE is not configured to allow overriding EAB (see the "Override_ExtendedAccessBarring" leaf of NAS configuration MO in 3GPP TS 24.368 [17] or 3GPP TS 31.102 [22]), or if NAS has not received an indication from the upper layers to override EAB and the UE does not have a PDU session that was established with EAB override. NOTE 8: For the definition of categories a, b and c associated with access category 1, see 3GPP TS 22.261 [3]. The categories associated with access category 1 are distinct from the categories a, b and c associated with EAB (see 3GPP TS 22.011 [1A]). |
[TS 24.501, clause 4.5.4.1]
When the UE is in 5GMM-IDLE mode, upon receiving a request from the upper layers for an access attempt, the NAS shall categorize the access attempt into access identities and an access category following subclause 4.5.2, table 4.5.2.1 and table 4.5.2.2, and subclause 4.5.3, and provide the applicable access identities and the access category to the lower layers for the purpose of access control checking. In this request to the lower layer the NAS can also provide to the lower layer the RRC establishment cause determined as specified in subclause 4.5.6 of this specification.
NOTE 1: The access barring check is performed by the lower layers.
NOTE 2: As an implementation option, the NAS can provide the RRC establishment cause to the lower layers after being informed by the lower layers that the access attempt is allowed.
If the UE has uplink user data pending for one or more PDU sessions when it builds a REGISTRATION REQUEST or SERVICE REQUEST message as initial NAS message, the UE shall indicate the respective PDU sessions in the Uplink data status IE as specified in subclause 5.5.1.3.2 and 5.6.1.2, regardless of the access category for which the access barring check is performed.
NOTE 3: The UE indicates pending user data for all the respective PDU sessions, even if barring timers are running for some of the corresponding access categories.
If the lower layers indicate that the access attempt is allowed, the NAS shall initiate the procedure to send the initial NAS message for the access attempt.
If the lower layers indicate that the access attempt is barred, the NAS shall not initiate the procedure to send the initial NAS message for the access attempt. Additionally:
a) if the event which triggered the access attempt was an MO-MMTEL-voice-call-started indication or an MO-MMTEL-video-call-started indication:
1) if the UE is operating in the single-registration mode and the UE’s usage setting is "voice centric", the UE may attempt to select an E-UTRA cell connected to EPC. If the UE finds a suitable E-UTRA cell connected to EPC, it then proceeds with the appropriate EMM specific procedures and, if necessary, ESM procedures to make a PDN connection providing access to IMS available; see subclause 4.8.2 and 3GPP TS 24.301 [15];
2) if the UE is operating in the dual-registration mode, the UE may proceed in S1 mode with the appropriate EMM specific procedures and ESM procedures to make a PDN connection providing access to IMS available; see subclause 4.8.3 and 3GPP TS 24.301 [15];
3) otherwise, the NAS shall notify the upper layers that the access attempt is barred. In this case, upon receiving an indication from the lower layers that the barring is alleviated for the access category with which the access attempt was associated, the NAS shall notify the upper layers that the barring is alleviated for the access category and may initiate the procedure to send the initial NAS message, if still needed; and
b) if the event which triggered the access attempt was an MO-SMSoIP-attempt-started indication:
1) if the UE is operating in the single-registration mode, the UE may attempt to select an E-UTRA cell connected to EPC. If the UE finds a suitable E-UTRA cell connected to EPC, it then proceeds with the appropriate EMM specific procedures and, if necessary, ESM procedures to make a PDN connection providing access to IMS available; see subclause 4.8.2 and 3GPP TS 24.301 [15];
2) if the UE is operating in the dual-registration mode, the UE may proceed in S1 mode with the appropriate EMM specific procedures and ESM procedures to make a PDN connection providing access to IMS available; see subclause 4.8.3 and 3GPP TS 24.301 [15];
3) otherwise, the NAS layer shall notify the upper layers that the access attempt is barred. In this case, upon receiving an indication from the lower layers that the barring is alleviated for the access category with which the access attempt was associated, the NAS shall notify the upper layers that the barring is alleviated for the access category and may initiate the procedure to send the initial NAS message, if still needed.
NOTE 4: Barring timers, on a per access category basis, are run by the lower layers. At expiry of barring timers, the indication of alleviation of access barring is indicated to the NAS on a per access category basis.
[TS 24.501, clause 4.5.6]
When 5GMM requests the establishment of a NAS-signalling connection, the RRC establishment cause used by the UE shall be selected according to one or more access identities (see subclause 4.5.2) and the determined access category as specified in table 4.5.6.1 and table 4.5.6.2. If the determined access category is an operator-defined access category, then the RRC establishment cause used by the UE shall be selected according to table 4.5.6.1 and table 4.5.6.2 based on one or more access identities (see subclause 4.5.2) and the standardized access category determined for the operator-defined access category as described in subclause 4.5.3.
Table 4.5.6.1: Mapping table for access identities/access categories and RRC establishment cause when establishing N1 NAS signalling connection via NR connected to 5GCN
Access identities |
Access categories |
RRC establishment cause is set to |
0 |
0 (= MT_acc) |
mt-Access |
1 (= delay tolerant) |
Not applicable (NOTE 1) |
|
2 (= emergency) |
emergency |
|
3 (= MO_sig) |
mo-Signalling |
|
4 (= MO MMTel voice) |
mo-VoiceCall |
|
5 (= MO MMTel video) |
mo-VideoCall |
|
6 (= MO SMS and SMSoIP) |
mo-SMS |
|
7 (= MO_data) |
mo-Data |
|
1 |
Any category |
mps-PriorityAccess |
2 |
Any category |
mcs-PriorityAccess |
11, 15 |
Any category |
highPriorityAccess |
12,13,14, |
Any category |
highPriorityAccess |
NOTE 1: A UE using access category 1 for the access barring check will determine a second access category in the range 3 to 7 that is to be used for determination of the RRC establishment cause. See subclause 4.5.2, table 4.5.2.2, NOTE 6. NOTE 2: See subclause 4.5.2, table 4.5.2.1 for use of the access identities of 0, 1, 2, and 11-15. |
Table 4.5.6.2: Mapping table for access identities/access categories and RRC establishment cause when establishing N1 NAS signalling connection via E-UTRA connected to 5GCN
Access identities |
Access categories |
RRC establishment cause is set to |
0 |
0 (= MT_acc) |
mt-Access |
1 (= delay tolerant) |
Not applicable (NOTE 1) |
|
2 (= emergency) |
emergency |
|
3 (= MO_sig) |
mo-Signalling |
|
4 (= MO MMTel voice) |
mo-VoiceCall |
|
5 (= MO MMTel video) |
mo-VoiceCall |
|
6 (= MO SMS and SMSoIP) |
mo-Data |
|
7 (= MO_data) |
mo-Data |
|
1 |
Any category |
highPriorityAccess |
2 |
Any category |
highPriorityAccess |
11, 15 |
Any category |
highPriorityAccess |
12,13,14, |
Any category |
highPriorityAccess |
NOTE 1: A UE using access category 1 for the access barring check will determine a second access category in the range 3 to 7 that is to be used for determination of the RRC establishment cause. See subclause 4.5.2, table 4.5.2.2, NOTE 6. NOTE 2: See subclause 4.5.2, table 4.5.2.1 for use of the access identities of 0, 1, 2, and 11-15. |
[TS 38.331, clause 5.3.14.1]
The purpose of this procedure is to perform access barring check for an access attempt associated with a given Access Category and one or more Access Identities upon request from upper layers according to TS 24.501 [23] or the RRC layer.
After a handover resulting in change of PCell in RRC_CONNECTED the UE shall defer access barring checks until it has obtained valid UAC information (from SIB1) from the target cell.
[TS 38.331, clause 5.3.14.2]
Upon initiation of the procedure, the UE shall:
1> if timer T390 is running for the Access Category:
2> consider the access attempt as barred;
1> else if timer T302 is running and the Access Category is neither ‘2’ nor ‘0’:
2> consider the access attempt as barred;
1> else:
2> if the Access Category is ‘0’:
3> consider the access attempt as allowed;
2> else:
3> if SIB1 includes uac-BarringPerPLMN-List and the uac-BarringPerPLMN-List contains an UAC-BarringPerPLMN entry with the plmn-IdentityIndex corresponding to the PLMN selected by upper layers (see TS 24.501 [23]):
4> select the UAC-BarringPerPLMN entry with the plmn-IdentityIndex corresponding to the PLMN selected by upper layers;
4> in the remainder of this procedure, use the selected UAC-BarringPerPLMN entry (i.e. presence or absence of access barring parameters in this entry) irrespective of the uac-BarringForCommon included in SIB1;
3> else if SIB1 includes uac-BarringForCommon:
4> in the remainder of this procedure use the uac-BarringForCommon (i.e. presence or absence of these parameters) included in SIB1;
3> else:
4> consider the access attempt as allowed;
3> if uac-BarringForCommon is applicable or the uac-ACBarringListType indicates that uac-ExplicitACBarringList is used:
4> if the corresponding UAC-BarringPerCatList contains a UAC-BarringPerCat entry corresponding to the Access Category:
5> select the UAC-BarringPerCat entry;
5> if the uac-BarringInfoSetList contains a UAC-BarringInfoSet entry corresponding to the selected uac-barringInfoSetIndex in the UAC-BarringPerCat:
6> select the UAC-BarringInfoSet entry;
6> perform access barring check for the Access Category as specified in 5.3.14.5, using the selected UAC-BarringInfoSet as "UAC barring parameter";
5> else:
6> consider the access attempt as allowed;
4> else:
5> consider the access attempt as allowed;
3> else if the uac-ACBarringListType indicates that uac-ImplicitACBarringList is used:
4> select the uac-BarringInfoSetIndex corresponding to the Access Category in the uac-ImplicitACBarringList;
4> if the uac-BarringInfoSetList contains the UAC-BarringInfoSet entry corresponding to the selected uac-BarringInfoSetIndex:
5> select the UAC-BarringInfoSet entry;
5> perform access barring check for the Access Category as specified in 5.3.14.5, using the selected UAC-BarringInfoSet as "UAC barring parameter";
4> else:
5> consider the access attempt as allowed;
3> else:
4> consider the access attempt as allowed;
1> if the access barring check was requested by upper layers:
2> if the access attempt is considered as barred:
3> if timer T302 is running:
4> inform the upper layer that access barring is applicable for all access categories except categories ‘0’ and ‘2’, upon which the procedure ends;
3> else:
4> inform upper layers that the access attempt for the Access Category is barred, upon which the procedure ends;
2> else:
3> inform upper layers that the access attempt for the Access Category is allowed, upon which the procedure ends;
1> else:
2> the procedure ends.
[TS 38.331, clause 5.3.14.4]
The UE shall:
1> if timer T302 expires or is stopped, and if timer T390 corresponding to an Access Category is not running; or
1> if timer T390 corresponding to an Access Category other than ‘2’ expires or is stopped, and if timer T302 is not running; or
1> if timer T390 corresponding to the Access Category ‘2’ expires or is stopped:
2> consider the barring for this Access Category to be alleviated;
1> when barring for an Access Category is considered being alleviated:
2> if the Access Category was informed to upper layers as barred:
3> inform upper layers about barring alleviation for the Access Category.
2> if barring is alleviated for Access Category ‘8’:
3> perform actions specified in 5.3.13.8;
[TS 38.331, clause 5.3.14.5]
The UE shall:
1> if one or more Access Identities are indicated according to TS 24.501 [23], and
1> if for at least one of these Access Identities the corresponding bit in the uac-BarringForAccessIdentity contained in "UAC barring parameter" is set to zero:
2> consider the access attempt as allowed;
1> else:
2> draw a random number ‘rand‘ uniformly distributed in the range: 0 ≤ rand < 1;
2> if ‘rand‘ is lower than the value indicated by uac-BarringFactor included in "UAC barring parameter":
3> consider the access attempt as allowed;
2> else:
3> consider the access attempt as barred;
1> if the access attempt is considered as barred:
2> draw a random number ‘rand‘ that is uniformly distributed in the range 0 ≤ rand < 1;
2> start timer T390 for the Access Category with the timer value calculated as follows, using the uac-BarringTime included in "AC barring parameter":
T390 = (0.7+ 0.6 * rand) * uac-BarringTime.
11.3.6.3 Test description
11.3.6.3.1 Pre-test conditions
System Simulator:
– 2 NR cells: NR Cell 1 and 12 as specified in TS 38.508-1 [4] table 4.4.2-3 are configured as shown in Table 11.3.6.3.1–1.
Table 11.3.6.3.1–1: PLMN identifiers
NR Cell |
PLMN names |
MCC |
MNC |
NR Cell 1 |
PLMN1 |
001 |
01 |
NR Cell 12 |
PLMN2 |
002 |
11 |
– System information combination NR-1 as defined in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.4.3.1.2-1 is used in NR cells.
UE:
– The UE is equipped with a USIM configuration as defined in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 6.4.1-19.
Preamble:
– The UE is in state 1N-A on NR Cell 1(serving cell) according to TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.4A.2-1 and using the message condition UE TEST LOOP MODE B prepared according to TS 38.508-1 [4].
11.3.6.3.2 Test procedure sequence
Table 11.3.6.3.2-1 for FR1 and Table 11.3.6.3.2-2 for FR2 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Row marked "T0" denotes the initial conditions in preamble, while columns marked "T1", "T2" and "T3" are to be applied subsequently in the Main behaviour. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause.
Table 11.3.6.3.2-1: Cell configuration changes over time for FR1
Parameter |
Unit |
NR Cell 1 |
NR Cell 12 |
Remarks |
|
T0 |
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE |
dBm/SCS |
-88 |
Off |
The power level values are assigned to ensure UE registered on NR Cell 1. |
T1 |
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE |
dBm/SCS |
Off |
-80 |
The power level values are assigned to ensure UE registered on NR Cell 12. |
T2 |
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE |
dBm/SCS |
-80 |
Off |
The power level values are assigned to ensure UE registered on NR Cell 1. |
Note 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 6.2.2.1-3. |
Table 11.3.6.3.2-2: Cell configuration changes over time for FR2
Parameter |
Unit |
NR Cell 1 |
NR Cell 12 |
Remarks |
|
T0 |
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE |
dBm/SCS |
FFS |
Off |
The power level values are assigned to ensure UE registered on NR Cell 1. |
T1 |
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE |
dBm/SCS |
Off |
FFS |
The power level values are assigned to ensure UE registered on NR Cell 12. |
T2 |
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE |
dBm/SCS |
FFS |
Off |
The power level values are assigned to ensure UE registered on NR Cell 1. |
Note 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 6.2.2.2-2. |
Table 11.3.6.3.2-3: Main behaviour
St |
Procedure |
Message Sequence |
TP |
Verdict |
|
U – S |
Message |
||||
1 |
The SS adjusts the NR Cells power levels according to row "T1" in table 11.3.6.3.2-1/2. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1A |
Void |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1AA |
Check: Does the UE transmit a RRCSetupRequest message on NR cell 12 including the establishmentCause which is any value except mcs-PriorityAccess? |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupRequest |
1 |
P |
1AB-1AE |
Steps 2 to 5 of the mobility registration updating procedure described in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.9.5.2.2-1 are performed on NR Cell 12. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1AF-1AI |
Steps 5 to 8 of the NR RRC_CONNECTED procedure in TS 38.508-1 Table 4.5.4.2-3 are performed. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1AJ |
The SS transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
1AK |
The UE transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
1AL |
The SS transmits one IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1AM |
The SS transmits an RRCRelease message and move the UE to RRC_IDLE. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCRelease |
– |
– |
1AN |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCSetupRequest message within 21s on NR Cell 12? (Note 4) |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupRequest |
1 |
F |
1B |
SS changes SIB1 of NR Cell 12 according to 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.6.1-28 and sends Short Message on PDCCH using P-RNTI. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1C |
Start Timer=30 sec. (Note 3) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Steps 1Da1-1Db16 describe optional behaviour that depends on the UE implementation. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1Da1 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCSetupRequest message and establishmentCause is set to mo-Data? |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupRequest |
1 |
P |
1Da2 |
Stop Timer=30 sec |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1Db1 |
Timer=30 sec expires |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1Db2-1Db9 |
Steps 1-8 of the generic procedure for NR RRC Connected specified in TS 38.508-1 Table 4.5.4.2-3 are performed. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1Db10 |
The SS transmits an OPEN UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: OPEN UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
1Db11 |
The UE transmits an OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
1Db12 |
The SS transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
1Db13 |
The UE transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
1Db14 |
The SS transmits one IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1Db15 |
The SS transmits an RRCRelease message and move the UE to RRC_IDLE. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCRelease |
– |
– |
1Db16 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCSetupRequest message and establishmentCause is set to mo-Data? |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupRequest |
1 |
P |
1E-1I |
Steps 3-7 of the generic procedure for NR RRC Connected specified in TS 38.508-1 Table 4.5.4.2-3 are performed. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Steps 1J and 1K can occur in any order. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1J |
The UE transmits an RRCReconfigurationComplete message. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCReconfigurationComplete |
– |
– |
1K |
The UE loops back the IP PDU |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1L |
The UE is switched off by executing generic procedure in Table 4.9.6.3-1 in TS 38.508-1 [4] |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1M |
The SS adjusts the NR Cells power levels according to row "T2" in table 11.3.6.3.2-1/2. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1N |
The UE is Switched ON. The generic test procedure in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.5.2.2-2 indicate that the UE performs registration on NR Cell 1 with condition Test Mode = On. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Step 1O is performed in p pc_noOf_PDUsNewConnection > 0. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1O |
The generic procedure in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.5.2.2-4 for UE-requested PDU session establishment performs registration on NR Cell 1 and then release the RRC Connection. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1P |
The SS adjusts the NR Cells power levels according to row "T1" in table 11.3.6.3.2-1/2. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCSetupRequest message on NR cell 12 including the establishmentCause which is any value except mcs-PriorityAccess. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupRequest |
1 |
P |
3-6 |
Steps 2 to 5 of the mobility registration updating procedure described in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.9.5.2.2-1 are performed on NR Cell 12. (Note 1) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
6A-6D |
Steps 5 to 8 of the NR RRC_CONNECTED procedure in TS 38.508-1 Table 4.5.4.2-3 are performed. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
6E |
The SS transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
6F |
The UE transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
7 |
The SS transmits one IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
8 |
The SS transmits an RRCRelease message and move the UE to RRC_IDLE. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCRelease |
– |
– |
9 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCSetupRequest message including establishmentCause of mcs-PriorityAccess within 10 s? |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupRequest |
2 |
P |
10 |
SS transmit an RRCSetup message. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCSetup |
– |
– |
11 |
The UE transmits an RRCSetupComplete message to confirm the successful completion of the connection establishment. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCSetupComplete 5GMM: SERVICE REQUEST |
– |
– |
11A-11C |
Steps 5 to 7 of the NR RRC_CONNECTED procedure in TS 38.508-1 Table 4.5.4.2-3 are performed. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Steps 11D and 12 can occur in any order. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
11D |
The UE transmits an RRCReconfigurationComplete message. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCReconfigurationComplete |
– |
– |
12 |
The UE loops back the IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
13 |
Void |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Steps 14a1A1-14a19 describe behaviour that depends on UE configuration; the "lower case letter" identifies a step sequence that takes place if inactiveState is configured |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a1A1 |
IF pc_inactiveState THEN the SS transmits an RRCRelease message to release RRC connection and move the UE to RRC_IDLE. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCRelease |
– |
– |
14a1A2 |
The SS changes the SIB1 of NR Cell 1 according to Table 11.3.6.3.3-4 to set the uac-BarringInfo and adjusts the NR Cells power levels according to row "T2" in table 11.3.6.3.2-1/2. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a2-14a6 |
Steps 1 to 5 of the mobility registration updating procedure described in TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.9.5.2.2-1 are performed on NR Cell 1. (Note 2) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a7-14a10 |
Steps 5 to 8 of the NR RRC_CONNECTED procedure in TS 38.508-1 Table 4.5.4.2-3 are performed. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a10A |
The SS transmits an OPEN UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: OPEN UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
14a10B |
The UE transmits an OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
14a10C |
The SS transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
14a10D |
The UE transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
14a11 |
The SS transmits one IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a12 |
The SS transmits an RRCRelease message with suspend configuration and move the UE to RRC_INACTIVE. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCRelease |
– |
– |
14a13 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCResumeRequest message including resumeCause of mcs-PriorityAccess within 21 s? (Note 4) |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCResumeRequest |
3 |
F |
14a14 |
SS changes SIB1 according to Table 11.3.6.3.3-6 and the SS notifies the UE of change of System Information on NR Cell 1 by send Short Message on PDCCH using P-RNTI. |
<– |
NR RRC: Paging |
– |
– |
14a15 |
Start Timer=30 sec. (Note 3) NOTE: This is an arbitrary value to wait for UE initiated RRC resume procedure. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Steps 14a15a1-14a15b8 describes optional behaviour that depends on the UE implementation. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a15a1 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCResumeRequest message including resumeCause of mcs-PriorityAccess? |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCResumeRequest |
4 |
P |
14a15a2 |
Stop Timer=30. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a15b1 |
Timer=30 sec expires |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a15b2 |
The SS transmits a Paging message including a matched identity (correct fullI-RNTI). |
<– |
NR RRC: Paging |
– |
– |
14a15b3 |
The UE transmit an RRCResumeRequest message. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCResumeRequest |
||
14a15b4 |
The SS transmits an RRCResume message. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCResume |
– |
– |
14a15b5 |
The UE transmits an RRCResumeComplete message. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCResumeComplete |
– |
– |
14a15b5A |
The SS transmits an OPEN UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: OPEN UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
14a15b5B |
The UE transmits an OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
14a15b5C |
The SS transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP message. |
<– |
NR RRC: DLInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
– |
– |
14a15b5D |
The UE transmits a CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message. |
–> |
NR RRC: ULInformationTransfer TC: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
– |
– |
14a15b6 |
The SS transmits one IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a15b7 |
The SS transmits an RRCRelease message with suspendConfig IE and move the UE to RRC_Inactive state. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCRelease |
– |
– |
14a15b8 |
Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCResumeRequest message including resumeCause of mcs-PriorityAccess? |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCResumeRequest |
4 |
P |
14a16 |
SS transmit an RRCResume message. |
<– |
NR RRC: RRCResume |
– |
– |
– |
EXCEPTION: Steps 14a17 and 14a18 can occur in any order. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a17 |
The UE transmits an RRCResumeComplete message to confirm the successful completion of the connection establishment. |
–> |
NR RRC: RRCResumeComplete |
– |
– |
14a18 |
The UE loops back the IP PDU. |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14a19 |
Void |
– |
– |
– |
– |
15-28 |
Void |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Note 1: The SS includes a 5GS network feature support IE in the REGISTRATION ACCEPT message configured as Table 11.3.6.3.3-3. Note 2: The UE performs registration and the RRC connection is released. Note 3: The wait time 30s is selected to cover (0.7 + 0.6 * rand) * uac-BarringTime(16s) = 20.7s + 2s (IP PDU delay timer) + 5.12s (modification period) = 27.92s rounded up to 28s when ‘rand’ takes the maximum value of 0.99. Note 4: The wait time 21s is selected to be more than T390 maximum = (0.7 + 0.6 * rand) * uac-BarringTime(16s) = 20.7s when ‘rand’ takes the maximum value of 0.99. |
11.3.6.3.3 Specific message contents
Table 11.3.6.3.3-1: SIB1 of NR Cell 12 (preamble)
Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [4], Table 4.6.1-28 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
SIB1 ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
uac-BarringInfo SEQUENCE { |
|||
uac-BarringForCommon SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxAccessCat-1)) OF UAC-BarringPerCat { |
1 entry |
||
UAC-BarringPerCat[1] SEQUENCE { |
entry 1 |
||
accessCategory |
7 |
(= MO_data) |
|
uac-barringInfoSetIndex |
1 |
Value 1 corresponds to the first entry in uac-BarringInfoSetList |
|
} |
|||
} |
|||
uac-BarringPerPLMN-List |
Not present |
||
uac-BarringInfoSetList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxBarringInfoSet)) OF UAC-BarringInfoSet { |
1 entry |
||
UAC-BarringInfoSet[1] SEQUENCE { |
entry 1 |
||
uac-BarringFactor |
p00 |
0% access probability |
|
uac-BarringTime |
s16 |
16 s |
|
uac-BarringForAccessIdentity |
‘1011111’B |
Value 1 means that access attempt is not allowed for the corresponding access identity. The leftmost bit, bit 0 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 1. |
|
} |
|||
} |
|||
uac-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo |
Not present |
||
} |
|||
} |
Table 11.3.6.3.3-2: RRCSetupRequest (step1AA, step 2 and step 9, Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [4], Table 4.6.1-23: |
||||
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
RRCSetupRequest ::= SEQUENCE { |
||||
rrcSetupRequest SEQUENCE { |
||||
establishmentCause |
Any allowed value other than mcs-PriorityAccess |
Step 2, Step 1AA |
||
mcs-PriorityAccess |
Step 9 |
|||
} |
||||
} |
Table 11.3.6.3.3-3: REGISTRATION ACCEPT(step 5, Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation path: TS 38.508 [4] Table 4.7.1-7 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
5GS network feature support |
‘0000 0001 0000 0010’B |
Access identity 2 valid in RPLMN or equivalent PLMN. IMS voice over PS session supported over 3GPP access. All other features set to "not supported" including the ‘Interworking without N26 interface not supported’. |
Table 11.3.6.3.3-3A: RRCReconfiguration (step 6C and step 14a9 in Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation path: TS 38.508-1 [4], Table 4.6.1-13 condition NR and SRB2 and DRB1 |
|||
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
RRCReconfiguration ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
dedicatedNAS-MessageList |
Not present |
||
} |
Table 11. 3.6.3.3-3B: SERVICE REQUEST (preamble and step 11 in Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation path: TS 38.508-1 [4] Table 4.7.1-16 |
|||
Information Element |
Value/Remark |
Comment |
Condition |
Service type |
‘0101’B |
high priority access |
Table 11. 3.6.3.3-3C: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP (step1AJ, step 1Db12, step 6E, step 14a10C and step 14a15b15C Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation Path: TS 36.508 [7], Table 4.7A-3, condition UE TEST LOOP MODE B |
|||
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
UE test loop mode B LB setup |
|||
IP PDU delay |
‘0000 0010’B |
2 seconds |
Table 11.3.6.3.3-4: SIB1 of NR Cell 1 (step 14a1A2, Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [4], Table 4.6.1-28 |
|||
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
SIB1 ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
uac-BarringInfo SEQUENCE { |
|||
uac-BarringForCommon SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxAccessCat-1)) OF UAC-BarringPerCat { |
1 entry |
||
UAC-BarringPerCat[1] SEQUENCE { |
entry 1 |
||
accessCategory |
7 |
(= MO_data) |
|
uac-barringInfoSetIndex |
1 |
Value 1 corresponds to the first entry in uac-BarringInfoSetList |
|
} |
|||
} |
|||
uac-BarringPerPLMN-List |
Not present |
||
uac-BarringInfoSetList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxBarringInfoSet)) OF SEQUENCE { |
1 entry |
||
UAC-BarringInfoSet[1] SEQUENCE { |
entry 1 |
||
uac-BarringFactor |
P00 |
0% access probability |
|
uac-BarringTime |
s16 |
16 s |
|
uac-BarringForAccessIdentity |
1111111 |
Value 1 means that access attempt is not allowed for the corresponding access identity. The leftmost bit, bit 0 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 1. |
|
} |
|||
} |
|||
uac-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo |
Not present |
||
} |
|||
} |
Table 11.3.6.3.3-5: RRCResumeRequest (step 14a13, 14a15a1, 14a15b3 and step 14a15b8, Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [4], Table 4.6.1-19: |
||||
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
RRCResumeRequest ::= SEQUENCE { |
||||
rrcResumeRequest SEQUENCE { |
||||
resumeCause |
mcs-PriorityAccess |
|||
} |
||||
} |
Table 11.3.6.3.3-6: SIB1 of NR Cell 1 (step 14a14, Table 11.3.6.3.2-3)
Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [4], Table 4.6.1-28 |
|||
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
SIB1 ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
uac-BarringInfo |
Not present |
||
} |