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Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. ® 1177.5604.02 | Version 10 | R&S TSMA Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. ® R&S TSMA is indicated as R&S TSMA.
4.3 Connecting Power Supply..............14 4.3.1 Connecting to a Vehicle DC Power Supply...........14 4.3.2 Connecting an AC Power Supply............14 4.3.3 Connecting the R&S TSMA-BP Battery Pack Unit........14 4.4 Connecting an Additional R&S TSME for MIMO Support....20 4.4.1 MIMO 2x2 Upgrade Kit................. 21 4.4.2 Mounting R&S TSME ................22...
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5.3.1 PWR, SCAN, STATE................34 5.3.2 SCAN LINK................... 36 6 Configuring the R&S TSMA..........37 6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA..............37 6.1.1 Start the R&S TSMA Web-GUI............. 37 6.1.2 Establish a Remote Desktop Connection..........38 6.2 Changing Password of R&S TSMA........... 40 6.3 Measurement Setup................42 6.4 Measurement Modes................
R&S TSMA Safety Information The product documentation helps you use the R&S TSMA safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety Instruc- tions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Getting Started Manual Introduces the R&S TSMA and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
® Documentation Overview R&S TSMA Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA) Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledg- ment (OSA) The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur- rent firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
● Integrated Intel PC with Microsoft® Windows operating system which allows to install any drive test software supporting the R&S TSMA (e.g R&S ROMES) ● Open remote ViCom interface in order to integrate into Windows and Android- based software tools.
® Preparing for Use R&S TSMA Preparing for Use Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury, or damage. ● Do not open the instrument casing.
Accessory list The following items are included with shipment of the R&S TSMA: ● SCAN Link interconnection cable (SCAN <-> SCAN) ● 12 V DC power supply cable with a cigarette lighter connector ●...
® Preparing for Use R&S TSMA Connecting External Devices Figure 4-1: Scope of R&S TSMA Delivery 1 = SCAN Link interconnection cable 2 = Car Adapter cable 3 = RF Antenna 4 = GPS Antenna 5 = WiFi/Bluetooth Antennas Connecting External Devices The following external devices must be connected before connecting the power supply.
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15 = Antenna 2 Connector (WLAN) 16 = RESTORE 1. Connect the SCAN ports of scanner and PC unit of the R&S TSMA. Figure 4-3: Connection between scanner unit and internal PC unit 1 = SCAN Link connector (CPU port)
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● Display Port Adapter to VGA, R&S TSPC-DPVG (R&S No. 3592.4076.02) Display Port Adapter to VGA 6. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port if you want to use the R&S TSMA via Remote Desktop or as distributed system. (optional) 7.
TSMA from the vehicle power supply. Connect the 7-pin connector to DC IN. For DC Supply Only The R&S TSMA is to be used with a 12 V vehicle power supply only. DC-based lab networks are not allowed to be used for power supply! 4.3.2...
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R&S TSMA Connecting Power Supply Note: The R&S TSMA may be used only with closed battery cover. Note: Make sure, that the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. Figure 4-6: R&S TSMA - Battery Orientation 1 = Battery insert orientation 2.
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Figure 4-8: R&S TSMA Base Unit (bottom side) 1 = Connectors for R&S TSMA-BP 3. Move the R&S TSMA base unit to the front side (2) until the connectors are locked. Figure 4-9: Connected R&S TSMA Base Unit and R&S TSMA-BP 1 = Vertical attachment of R&S TSMA base unit (bottom) with R&S TSMA BP (top)
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2 = R&S TSMA 3 = Lock (front side) 5. Via the cable (3), you have to connect the DC IN connector on the R&S TSMA (1) with the TSMA connector (7 pins) on the R&S TSMA-BP (2). Figure 4-11: Cabling of R&S TSMA with R&S TSMA...
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The cable plugs are marked at both sides with a red spot. Figure 4-12: Cable Connected at the DC IN (1) of the R&S TSMA, this red spot must face upwards, at the TSMA connector (2) of the R&S TSMA-BP it must face down- wards.
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7-pin to 4-pin adapter cable (5) and connect the 4-pin socket with AC power supply (R&S TSMA-Z1, R&S No. 1523.8450.02). If a valid DC input voltage is applied to DC IN of the R&S TSMA-BP, the R&S TSMA is powered from this external DC supply and the batteries inside the R&S TSMA-BP are charged.
Rohde & Schwarz web site. The R&S TSMA driver update must be performed before connecting the additional R&S TSME. Figure 4-15: R&S TSMA with R&S TSMA-BP battery pack unit and mounted R&S TSME (front side view) Getting Started 1177.5604.02 ─ 10...
Preparing for Use R&S TSMA Connecting an Additional R&S TSME for MIMO Support Figure 4-16: R&S TSMA with R&S TSMA-BP battery pack unit and mounted R&S TSME (rear side view, emphasized is USB 3.0 lower port) 4.4.1 MIMO 2x2 Upgrade Kit The upgrade kit includes the mechanical components to mount the R&S TSME...
® Preparing for Use R&S TSMA Connecting an Additional R&S TSME for MIMO Support Figure 4-17: Some items of the upgrade kit 1 = SYNC cable for TSME 2 = Holders 3 = Turnlock fasteners 4.4.2 Mounting R&S TSME 1. Screw the delivered holders to both devices. Note the differences when screwing the holders.
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Connecting an Additional R&S TSME for MIMO Support Figure 4-18: Holders screwed on the devices 2. Fasten the R&S TSME onto the R&S TSMA, attaching the R&S TSME as shown in the following figure. Figure 4-19: Mounting R&S TSME on R&S TSMA 3.
2 = Connection TSME LAN port to R&S TSPC-2UL USB 3.0 to LAN Adapter (RJ45 Patch cable shielded CAT5E) 3 = Connection lower USB 3.0 port of the R&S TSMA (the port marked in the figure display- ing the rear side of the combination TSMA+BP/TSME) to R&S TSPC-2UL USB 3.0 to...
R&S TSMA Driver Update ● The package "R&S TSMA ThinkPad USB LAN Setup 1.00" is required to extend the R&S TSMA with an additional scanner LAN port for MIMO LTE operation. ● The packages "R&S TSMA Samsung Android USB Setup 1.00" and "R&S TSMA Qualcomm Driver Setup 1.00"...
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R&S TSMA R&S TSMA Driver Update Figure 4-21: R&S Software Distributor opening page 3. Select "Local Installation" and click "Next". The opened page shows the contents of the "R&S TSMA Driver Update Pack- age 1.00". Getting Started 1177.5604.02 ─ 10...
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TSMA R&S TSMA Driver Update Figure 4-22: Contents of the R&S TSMA Driver Update Package 4. Select the "R&S TSMA ThinkPad USB LAN Setup 1.00" entry and click "Install". 5. Close the installation. The tool installs the required package and assigns the 192.168.2.1 IPv4 address to Ethernet adapter automatically.
The "R&S Software Distribution" welcome to install page opens. Figure 4-24: R&S Software Distributor opening page 2. Select "Local Installation" and click "Next". The opened page shows the contents of the "R&S TSMA Driver Update Pack- age 1.00". Getting Started 1177.5604.02 ─ 10...
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TSMA R&S TSMA Driver Update Figure 4-25: Contents of the R&S TSMA Driver Update Package 3. Select "R&S TSMA Samsung Android USB Setup 1.00" and "R&S TSMA Qualcomm Driver Setup 1.00"and click "Install". 4. Close the installation. The tool installs the required packages.
TSMA Rear Panel Instrument Tour Front Panel The front panel of the R&S TSMA does not provide any connectors or control ele- ments for operation. Figure 5-1: R&S TSMA - Front Panel Rear Panel The following figure provides an overview of the control elements and the connec- tors on the rear panel of the instrument.
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34. AUX Connector The AUX connector can be used to synchronize the R&S TSMA with the external 10 MHz reference frequency output of a signal generator or to synchronize multi- ple R&S TSMA/TSME in a MIMO setup; the Sync cable is necessary.
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Figure 5-3: Connectors of the R&S TSMA red side = Internal PC unit of R&S TSMA green side = Scanner Unit of the R&S TSMA = SCAN Link: Scanner port (used for PC connection in mode "Scanner only") = SCAN Link: CPU port of R&S TSMA...
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Rear Panel The LAN connector provides a high-speed 100 Mbit Ethernet interface with an RJ 45 connector using IPv4. It is used to connect the R&S TSMA to a host PC in a local network. The LAN interface can be used for Remote Control / Remote Desktop Con- nections.
The port with the label "2 " is the WLAN antenna port. Connect one of the accessory WLAN / Bluetooth antennas to this SMA connector. RESTORE With the RESTORE button, it is possible to bring the R&S TSMA back to factory default. Loss of user data after RESTORE Executing restore brings the R&S TSMA irreversible back to the condition of...
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R&S TSMA Status LEDs LEDs Mode Comment SCAN STATE green (blinking Delayed start R&S TSMA will slowly) enabled auto power on after a delay which was config- ured in the web- GUI during previ- ous session. amber (cont.) "Scanner Only"...
Scanner link failed This description of the STATE LED is based on the initial firmware. If the R&S TSMA is working in a specific mode, e.g. ROMES, NESTOR, ViCom or QualiPoc, the STATE LED may be used for these applications. 5.3.2...
38). 6.1.1 Start the R&S TSMA Web-GUI To start the R&S TSMA Web-GUI via a remote PC, three possible ways are avail- able. WLAN 1. Via a tablet or smartphone, you have to establish a WLAN connection to R&S TSMA WLAN access point.
The configuration Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA is started. 1. Connect the R&S TSMA LAN port with the host PC port. 2. Use the R&S TSMA default IP settings, that is, the DHCP Client. The R&S TSMA and the remote host PC automatically negotiate the IP address.
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® Configuring the R&S TSMA R&S TSMA Accessing the R&S TSMA ● User name: instrument Note: For access via IP address, use the following IP addresses: ● WLAN: 192.168.1.10 ● LAN: IP address is assigned by the host PC 5. Click "Connect".
The R&S TSMA can be controller as a standard PC. Changing Password of R&S TSMA To change the default password (default PW: 894129) of R&S TSMA, proceed as follows. After changing the password, additional steps has to be performed for "Autologin".
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® Configuring the R&S TSMA R&S TSMA Changing Password of R&S TSMA 4. Click "Change the password". 5. Fill in the fields (1) and click "Change password" (2). Enable Autologin After changing the password, change the password also in "Autologin" settings.
Password" (2). 3. The "Edit the default password" window is opening. Under "Value data", type in the new password. 4. Click "OK". The changes are accepted. After powering, the R&S TSMA auto- matically login. Measurement Setup The measurement setup procedure is performed in the following steps.
QualiPoc are installed only if ordered. 6.4.1 Remote ViCom Server Mode The connection between the Remote Vicom server on the R&S TSMA and the cli- ent application (Remote ViCom client) on the handheld device can be realized via ®...
® 1. Switch on Bluetooth on R&S TSMA. 2. The tablet/smartphone must be paired with the R&S TSMA. Requirements for using the WLAN interface 1. Switch on the WLAN AP on the R&S TSMA. 2. Switch on WLAN on the tablet/smartphone.
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5. Touch "Scan" at the top of the screen and wait until the scanning process stops. Figure 6-2: Scan for NCM 6. Touch "[Disconnected]", touch the TSMA scanner in the list, for example, "TSMA-900012", and then touch to accept the pairing request. Getting Started 1177.5604.02 ─ 10...
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® Configuring the R&S TSMA R&S TSMA Measurement Modes Figure 6-3: Pair NCM Figure 6-4: Bluetooth pairing request 7. Touch the scanner again in the list to connect to the scanner. 8. Touch the context menu icon and touch "Start scanner detection".
NESTOR measurement engine is hosted on the R&S TSMA. Configuration and control of the measurement is done on a remote PC. To use the R&S TSMA in "NESTOR" mode, the following steps must be per- formed.
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R&S TSMA Measurement Modes The R&S TSMA and the external PC must be connected via WLAN or the LAN port of the R&S TSMA. Import of NESTOR Workspace File Importing of the R&S NESTOR workspace file is an additional requirement for operating in the "NESTOR"...
R&S NESTOR. 6.4.4 ROMES Mode In the "ROMES" mode, the ROMES software is hosted on the R&S TSMA and the selection of a valid workspace file is required. The ROMES mode is only displayed if the ROMES setup has been execu- ted (see R&S TSMA User Manual).
6.4.6 Scanner Only Mode In the scanner only mode, only the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA is active, the PC unit is in stand-by mode. In this case, the scanner unit (R&S TSME) can be connected via the SCAN port 1 with a host PC.
The default IP address of the R&S TSMA scanner component is 192.168.0.2. Power Settings The power settings for an R&S TSMA can be modified according to following rules. With the setting "Auto Power On", the R&S TSMA starts automatically, when a DC power supply is connected.
® Index R&S TSMA Index Brochures ..........6 Data sheets ..........6 Getting started ........... 6 HDMI Port ..........32 Help ............6 LAN Connector ........33 Status ..........31 MINI-Display Port ........32 Open source acknowledgment (OSA) ..7 Release notes ........... 7 Safety instructions ........