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Rohde & Schwarz TSME User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® R&S TSME Ultra Compact Drive Test Scanner User Manual (?>ÏZ2) 1514654202...
  • Page 2 RF Power Scan Option R&S®TSME-K27 (1514.6813.02) ● WiMAX Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K28 (1514.6842.02) ● LTE Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K29 (1514.6859.02) ● LTE MIMO 2x2, 4x2, 4x4 R&S®TSME-K30 (1514.6871.02) ● LTE DL Allocation Analyzer R&S®TSME-K31 (1522.6990.02) ● LTE eMBMS Option R&S®TSME-K32 (1522.6960.02) ●...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Instrucciones de seguridad Sicherheitshinweise Consignes de sécurité Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury or instrument damage. ● Do not open the instrument casing. ●...
  • Page 4 Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern. ● Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht. ● Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise", die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen. ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking and Setting Up the Instrument............... 12 Connecting the R&S TSME..................15 Switching the Instrument On and Off................33 Connecting the R&S TSME to a Software Application for the First Time....34 Checking the Instrument.................... 35 3 Front and Rear Panel Description............37 Front Panel........................

  • Page 6: User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10

    ® Contents R&S TSME Annex....................65 A Available Cellular Bands..............65 Index......................72 User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Embedded high sensitivity GPS receiver 1.2 Measurement Setup The R&S TSME is not a stand-alone drive test scanner; it requires a host PC connec- ted via LAN and some additional equipment in order to perform measurements. User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...
  • Page 8 R&S TSMEs only, and is not integrated in a regular office network. The host PC must have a fixed IP address with which it connects to the R&S TSME. There are different possibilities for the host PC to control the R&S TSME: ●...
  • Page 9 In addition to the host PC, the following further equipment is required to perform mea- surements with the R&S TSME: For an overview of the package contents for the R&S TSME refer to "Accessory list" on page 12 and to the Release Notes.

  • Page 10: The R&S Tsme Option Concept

    1.3 The R&S TSME Option Concept The R&S TSME scanner consists of the R&S TSME hardware as well as a set of (specified) technology and band options when it comes from the factory. 1.3.1 Technology Options Technology options allow for the R&S TSME to scan the input based on a specific...
  • Page 11 GSM and WCDMA signals in two bands (e.g. 900 MHz and 1800 MHz) at the same time. Upgrade options are available to increase the bandwidth of the R&S TSME from a limi- ted number of bands to full bandwidth.
  • Page 12 1514.7449.02 5 bands measured simultaneously R&S TSME-KUB 1514.7390.02 Upgrade: 1 additional band measured simultaneously The R&S TSME band assignment can be reconfigured by the user (see Chapter 4.6, "Configuring Measurement Bands", on page 50). For an overview of available cellular bands and their characteristics see Chapter A, "Available Cellular...

  • Page 13: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for Use R&S TSME 2 Preparing for Use Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument. Read and observe the basic safety instructions provided with the instrument, in addition to the safety instructions in the following sections.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Setting Up The Instrument

    Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or ship- ped later, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors. Accessory list The following items are included with shipment of the R&S TSME: ● DC power supply cable with a cigarette lighter connector ●...
  • Page 15 Unpacking and Setting Up the Instrument Rackmounting The R&S TSME can be installed in a 19 inch rack using a rack adapter kit for one or two R&S TSMEs (option R&S TSME-Z2, 1522.6502.02). The installation instructions are part of the adapter kit.
  • Page 16 Make sure that all fan openings are unobstructed and that the airflow perforations are unimpeded, particularly when the instrument is installed in a rack or packed in a back- pack. The R&S TSME draws in fresh air from the bottom and warm air flows out at its sides.

  • Page 17: Connecting The R&S Tsme

    Preparing for Use R&S TSME Connecting the R&S TSME 2.2 Connecting the R&S TSME This section describes how to connect the R&S TSME to the other devices in the mea- surement setup (see also Chapter 1.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 5).
  • Page 18 ● The supplied DC connector is intended for disconnection. ● If any DC supply other than R&S TSME-Z1 is used: – The DC supply must be in accordance with IEC / EN / UL / CSA 60950-1 or IEC / EN / UL / CSA EN EN61010-1.
  • Page 19 Note: This is the IP address set by the R&S TSME Device Manager. ● "Static IP" operating mode IP address is manually set on PC and a static IP used on R&S TSME if the follow- ing conditions are met: –...
  • Page 20 PC LAN interfaces. Note: If a R&S TSME is shared with 2 or more PCs, and its stored IP address is not in the defined range above, this may lead in rare cases to IP conflicts. It is therefore recommended to respect this rule.
  • Page 21 Each R&S TSME has the default IP address 192.168.0.2. It is recommended that you define the fixed IP address 192.168.0.1 to the host PC. To control the R&S TSME from the host PC, the LAN interface of the host PC must be configured as follows: 1.
  • Page 22 ® Preparing for Use R&S TSME Connecting the R&S TSME 8. Enable the use of 9-kB-jumbo frames: a) Return to the "Local Area Connection Properties" dialog box. b) Select the entry for the LAN adapter and then "Properties". c) Switch to the "Advanced" tab.
  • Page 23 DC Power Supply", on page 15. ● Connect the PC or notebook LAN port to the LAN port of the R&S TSME as descri- bed in Chapter 2.2.2, "Setting Up the LAN Connection to the Host PC", on page 16.
  • Page 24 GPS signal (3V, max.100 mA for active antenna). To ensure time synchronization of the R&S TSME, it is required to have a GPS antenna con- nected. A missing GPS antenna will lead over time to the point that signals cannot be detected anymore.
  • Page 25 2.2.5 Connecting Multiple R&S TSMEs to one Host PC (LTE MIMO Set- ups, Parallel Usage) In some cases it is useful to connect more than one R&S TSME to the same host PC. In particular, the following measurement scenarios require this setup: ●...
  • Page 26 Basic LTE MIMO measurements are possible with a single R&S TSME, which can ana- lyze two different transmission paths of a signal from two different transmit antennas. A single R&S TSME can determine the RSRP/Q and RS SINR results for both paths (see documentation of the measurement software for details).
  • Page 27 For setups with multiple R&S TSMEs, the devices must be connected with each other mechanically, and also to a common synchronization cable. For 2x2 setups, the option R&S TSME-ZC2 is required. It consists of a metal mounting bracket with screws and a synchronization cable with 2 connectors.
  • Page 28 Preparing for Use R&S TSME Connecting the R&S TSME 4. Turn the device with the connected bracket right side up. 5. Slide the bracket over the top of the second device. 6. Fasten the four screws of the bracket to the side panels of the second device using the supplied screws.
  • Page 29 TSME Connecting the R&S TSME 7. To connect a third and fourth R&S TSME, repeat these steps. 8. When all R&S TSMEs have been connected with the metal brackets, connect the synchronization cable to the AUX port on each device.
  • Page 30 ● You only have to connect a GPS antenna to one of the connected R&S TSMEs. It is recommended that you connect it to the R&S TSME with the lowest IP address. ● Configure the LAN connection to the host PC as described in the following chapter.
  • Page 31 PC. Figure 2-7: Configuration for parallel R&S TSME usage using separate network interface connectors Each pair of R&S TSME and network interface connector is configured to be in a sepa- rate subnet. To configure two R&S TSMEs connected to one host PC using different NICs 1.
  • Page 32 Connecting the R&S TSME Close the R&S TSME Device Manager. 3. Move the connector from the second R&S TSME to the second LAN adapter. 4. Configure the LAN interfaces on the PC so they are located in the same subnets as the R&S TSMEs, using the following network settings, as described in...
  • Page 33 - 1 GBit support Switch: - 9K Jumbo frame support - 1 GBit support Sync cable: TSME-ZC2 TSME 1, TSME 2, IP: 192.168.0.2 IP: 192.168.0.3 Figure 2-8: Configuration for parallel R&S TSME usage using a switch User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...
  • Page 34 Configuration", on page 45. a) Start the R&S TSME Device Manager. b) Connect the first R&S TSME to the PC. c) Define the IP address: 192.168.0.2 (default). d) Connect the second R&S TSME to the PC. e) Define the IP address: 192.168.0.3.

  • Page 35: Switching The Instrument On And Off

    58. Switching off and standby mode When you press the On/Off key on the rear panel of the R&S TSME to switch it off, the instrument changes to standby mode. In standby mode, the program execution on the instrument is stopped immediately, but the instrument is still under power connection.

  • Page 36: Connecting The R&S Tsme To A Software Application For The First Time

    The application searches for R&S TSMEs connected to the host PC. If the R&S TSME is detected by the software for the first time, the software down- loads the calibration files from the R&S TSME to the host PC. This may take a few minutes.

  • Page 37: Checking The Instrument

    (User-specific) ViCom executable file 4. The application checks which firmware versions are installed on the R&S TSME and which version was used to boot the R&S TSME. Up to three firmware versions can be stored on the R&S TSME. The following procedure depends on the detected version(s).
  • Page 38 ® Preparing for Use R&S TSME Checking the Instrument The LEDs on the rear panel of the R&S TSME also indicate the state of the instrument, Table 3-1. User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...

  • Page 39: Front And Rear Panel Description

    R&S TSME Rear Panel 3 Front and Rear Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel The front panel of the R&S TSME does not provide any connectors or control elements for operation. Figure 3-1: Front panel view 3.2 Rear Panel Figure Figure 3-2 provides an overview of the control elements and the connectors on the rear panel of the instrument.
  • Page 40 6 = RF IN connector 7 = GPS antenna connector STATE / POWER LEDs The [POWER] and [STATE] LEDs indicate the operating status of the R&S TSME. Table 3-1: POWER and STATE LED states and their meaning STATE LED POWER LED...
  • Page 41 LAN Connector The LAN connector provides a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet interface with an RJ 45 connector using IPv4. It is required to connect the R&S TSME to a host PC. For details see Chapter 2.2.2, "Setting Up the LAN Connection to the Host PC",...
  • Page 42 ® Front and Rear Panel Description R&S TSME Rear Panel For details see Chapter 2.2.1, "Connecting the DC Power Supply", on page 15. RF IN 50 Ω Connector The optional multi-band RF antenna (700 MHz to 2.6 GHz) or the device providing the RF signal is connected to the instrument's [RF Input] via a cable equipped with an appropriate connector (N female, 50 Ω...

  • Page 43: Basic R&S Tsme Functions

    R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR and R&S ViCom manuals. Basic device configuration tasks can be performed directly on the R&S TSME, via the host PC, using the R&S TSME Device Manager. 4.1 The R&S TSME Device Manager The R&S TSME Device Manager is a configuration software tool for the R&S TSME.
  • Page 44 If a connection to this application cannot be established correctly, check the firewall settings (see Chapter 6.2, "Guide to Solving Instrument Connection Problems", on page 60). When you start the R&S TSME Device Manager, the following dialog box is dis- played: Figure 4-1: R&S TSME Device Manager User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...

  • Page 45: Obtaining Device Information

    Obtaining Device Information Selecting the device The R&S TSME Device Manager can configure any connected R&S TSME that the software detects in the LAN. The individual devices are identified uniquely by their serial number. By selecting one of the "Available Devices" by its serial number in the R&S TSME Device Manager dialog box you determine which R&S TSME the current...
  • Page 46 If several R&S TSMEs are connected to the host PC and are detected by the R&S TSME Device Manager, you may not be able to determine which of the (physical) devices is currently selected for configuration. When you select the "Identify" button, the STATE LED and the LAN LEDs on the rear panel of the device with the selected serial number start blinking rapidly for several seconds.

  • Page 47: Changing The Ip Address For Multiple R&S Tsme Configuration

    Figure 4-2 with example IP address: 169.254.233.79). In this case, the IP address stored in TSME (here 192.168.0.2) is still used as an iden- tifier for the connection by the software applications, i.e. a kind of virtual IP address. If partial auto-IP operating mode or static IP operating mode is used, the "R&S TSME Device Manager"...

  • Page 48: Installing And Managing Software License Keys

    ● The (registered) software license key must be available ● The R&S TSME is in idle mode, that is, it is switched on but no other software application is interacting with the R&S TSME (see Chapter 6.1, "Overview of Instru- ment Modes",...
  • Page 49 ® Basic R&S TSME Functions R&S TSME Installing and Managing Software License Keys For each option, the following information is displayed: Information for options that are no longer valid because their expiry date has passed are listed as "Inactive Options".

  • Page 50: Obtaining Firmware And Correction Data Updates

    48). Installing a software license key The software license key for which you have entered the key code in the R&S TSME Device Manager is installed on the currently selected R&S TSME when you select the "Install" button. It then appears in the "Active Options" list with its validity dates and...
  • Page 51 (of the correction data) are indicated. To perform an update 1. In the R&S TSME Device Manager, select the serial number of the R&S TSME to be updated. 2. In the "Update" tab, select the "Update" button for either the basic FPGA or the cor- rection data.

  • Page 52: Configuring Measurement Bands

    Keys", on page 46. The band configuration is stored on the R&S TSME and does not have to be per- formed every time you switch on the device. When using a R&S TSME with a limited number of measurement bands (see Chap- ter 1.3.2, "Band...
  • Page 53 Applying band configuration changes Changes to the band configuration are only applied to the R&S TSME when you select the "Accept Band Changes" button in the "Band Configuration" tab of the R&S TSME Device Manager.

  • Page 54: Aligning R&S Tsme Manually

    R&S ViCom interface. Depending on the installed technology options, the network is either scanned for individual standards, or globally over all frequency bands. An R&S TSME together with the R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR, or R&S ViCom inter- face and the required technology options provides the following features: ●...
  • Page 55 R&S TSME with the version currently available on the host PC. If a newer version is available, it is copied to and installed on the R&S TSME. Up to two previously installed firmware versions are stored as backups and maintained on the R&S TSME ( see also...
  • Page 56 R&S TSME with the version currently available on the host PC. If a newer version is available, it is copied to and installed on the R&S TSME. Up to two previously installed firmware versions are stored as backups and maintained on the R&S TSME (see also...
  • Page 57 PC. It includes documentation and sample applications. Scanner Options In order to interact with the R&S TSME via the R&S ViCom interface, the correspond- ing scanner options must be installed on the device. Open the R&S TSME Device Manager to see which scanner options are installed on the device (see Chapter 4.4,...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Firmware updates You do not have to update the firmware on the R&S TSME manually. If necessary, firm- ware updates are downloaded from the host PC application (R&S ROMES, R&S NES- TOR, or R&S ViCom) automatically when the connection is established (see "Auto-...
  • Page 59 ® Maintenance R&S TSME User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Panel", on page 37. Initial power on sequence When the R&S TSME is supplied with power and switched on the first time after deliv- ery, it automatically boots, performing the following steps before it is ready for opera- tion: 1. FPGA configuration - indicated by a blinking green [POWER] LED.
  • Page 61 In measuring mode the [STATE] LED blinks green (rapidly). Standby mode When you press the "On/Off" key on the rear panel of the R&S TSME, the instrument switches to standby mode. Program execution on the instrument is stopped immedi- ately, but the instrument is still under power connection. The [Power] LED is yellow, all other LEDs are off.

  • Page 62: Guide To Solving Instrument Connection Problems

    Troubleshooting R&S TSME Guide to Solving Instrument Connection Problems Figure 6-1: R&S TSME instrument modes 6.2 Guide to Solving Instrument Connection Problems The following flow-diagram demonstrates how to check the LAN connection to the instrument when initial connection fails: User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...
  • Page 63 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSME Guide to Solving Instrument Connection Problems Figure 6-2: Troubleshooting: LAN Connection User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...
  • Page 64 ARP table or run the application as administrator to verify if the configuration is working. ● The host (respectively R&S TSME) is not be able to send and receive a multicast frame to IP address 239.192.1.5 port16962. The active firmware version must be 04.08.XX.00 or later (XX is the HW variant).

  • Page 65: Solving Other Miscellaneous Problems

    Restart the PC and then start R&S ROMES, while the R&S TSME is connected and switched on. If you switch the instruments off and on again, be sure to switch on the R&S TSME before you start R&S ROMES! Problem: The R&S TSME Device Manager does not detect the R&S TSME Solution: User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─...
  • Page 66 In rare occasions, it may shut down at a lower temperature. Check the "Device Analy- sis Output" in the R&S TSME Device Manager for a message and a repair function, if available. User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...

  • Page 67: Annex

    The following cellular bands are available for selection for R&S TSMEs with a limited band option (see Chapter 1.3.2, "Band Options", on page 9). Table A-1: Available cellular bands for the R&S TSME TSME Band Span Start [MHz] Stop [MHz] "TETRA"...
  • Page 68 ® Available Cellular Bands R&S TSME TSME Band Span Start [MHz] Stop [MHz] span 2 1930 1995 "2100" span 1 1920 2010 span 2 2110 2200 "S-Band" span 1 2000 2020 span 2 2180 2200 "2600" span 1 2496 2690 "3500"...
  • Page 69 ® Available Cellular Bands R&S TSME Band Name Included standardized bands UL low UL high DL low DL high Duplex "CDMA 400" CDMA2000/EV-DO Band Class 11 (400 MHz European PAMR Band) CDMA2000/EV-DO Band Class 5 (450 MHz Band) "480" GSM 480 478.8...
  • Page 70 ® Available Cellular Bands R&S TSME Band Name Included standardized bands UL low UL high DL low DL high Duplex LTE Band 18 CDMA2000/EV-DO Band Class 0 (800 MHz Band) CDMA2000/EV-DO Band Class 10 (Secondary 800 MHz Band) CDMA2000/EV-DO Band Class 12...
  • Page 71 ® Available Cellular Bands R&S TSME Band Name Included standardized bands UL low UL high DL low DL high Duplex "AWS" 3GPP WCDMA IV 1710 1755 2110 2155 3GPP WCDMA X 1710 1770 2110 2170 LTE Band 4 1710 1755...
  • Page 72 ® Available Cellular Bands R&S TSME Band Name Included standardized bands UL low UL high DL low DL high Duplex LTE Band 65 1920 2010 2110 2200 "S-Band" LTE Band 23 2000 2020 2180 2200 CDMA2000/EV-DO Band Class 21 (S-...
  • Page 73 ® Available Cellular Bands R&S TSME Band Name Included standardized bands UL low UL high DL low DL high Duplex "TDD 1800" WiMAX 8.G 1800 1830 1800 1830 "TDD 1930" LTE Band 36 TDD 1930 1990 1930 1990 "TDD 2300"...

  • Page 74: Index

    ® Index R&S TSME Index Idle mode ................58 Instrument modes ............. 58 Connector ..............39 Kensington Lock Connecting ..............22 Backpack system .............. 13 Band options ............... 9 Available ............... 9 Configuration .............. 16 Connector ..............39 Connected mode ............... 59...
  • Page 75 ® Index R&S TSME Troubleshooting LAN connection ............60 Updates Firmware ..............56 User Manual 1514.6542.02 ─ 10...

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