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  • Page 1 ® R&S TSMA6B Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner User Manual (a1XJ2) 4901402602 Version 02...
  • Page 2 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. ® 4901.4026.02 | Version 02 | R&S TSMA6B Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S ® TSMA6B is indicated as R&S TSMA6B.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety and Regulatory Information................10 2 Key features..................11 3 Instrument tour..................12 Front panel view......................12 Rear panel view......................12 Removable SSD option (R&S TSMA6B-BEB)............15 Built-In GPS receiver....................16 Built-In WLAN / Bluetooth adapter................16 3.5.1 Notes on using the WLAN/Bluetooth adapter............... 17 Status LEDs.........................
  • Page 4 6.5.1 Normal mode.........................33 6.5.2 Scanner mode.......................34 Switching on R&S TSMA6B..................35 Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point..........35 Connecting to LAN/WAN from a remote PC............. 38 Connecting USB to LAN adapter TSPC-U2L2 / TSPC-USL........39 6.10 Connecting test mobile phones.................39 6.11...
  • Page 5 R&S TSMA6B Connecting R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSME6............63 Connecting R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSMExxDC............. 65 Connecting R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSMExxDC + R&S TSME6......66 9 Update and restore................67 Downloading setup file....................67 Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions........67 9.2.1 Calling R&S TSMA6B web GUI..................
  • Page 6 Obtaining device information - "Device Info"............... 111 10.3.2 Device analysis output....................112 10.3.3 Verify installed license keys..................113 10.4 R&S TSMA6B automatically switches off after power on........114 10.5 Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR)..... 115 10.6 Verify scanner connection LAN settings..............118 10.7 No RF / GPS data.......................119...
  • Page 7 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B 10.12 Slow/Instable WLAN connection................130 ® 10.13 Bluetooth device not detected by R&S TSMA6B..........132 10.14 Contacting customer support..................134 Annex....................135 A Usage of the web GUI................ 135 Home.......................... 135 A.1.1 Overview........................135 A.1.2 IP settings........................137 A.1.3...
  • Page 8 Installing and managing software license keys - "Options".........162 Configuring measurement bands - "Band Configuration"........164 Obtaining firmware and correction data updates - "Updates"......166 Aligning R&S TSMA6B manually - "Self Alignment"..........167 Configuring downconverter R&S TSME30DC/TSME44DC - "Downconverter Con- figuration"........................168 Index....................170...

  • Page 9: Preface

    1.1.1 Getting Started manual Introduces the R&S TSMA6B and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor- mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.

  • Page 10: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information 1.2 Safety and Regulatory Information The product documentation helps you use the R&S TSMA6B safely and efficiently. Fol- low the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety Instructions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.

  • Page 11: Key Features

    The R&S TSMA6B enhances such solutions, providing the user with accurate insight into the RF environment. The R&S TSMA6B combines the technology of the R&S TSME6 ultra-compact drive test scanner with a high-performance Intel processor.

  • Page 12: Instrument Tour

    3 Instrument tour 3.1 Front panel view The front panel of the R&S TSMA6B does not provide any connectors or control ele- ments for operation. The black caps on the left and right contain the WLAN antennas. Figure 3-1: R&S TSMA6B - Front Panel 3.2 Rear panel view...
  • Page 13 The SCAN port provides a high-speed 1 Gbit Ethernet interface with an RJ 45 connec- tor. It is used to connect the R&S TSMA6B to a separate R&S TSME6 as a second scanner used for MIMO scenarios and for increasing bandwidth and measurement rate.
  • Page 14 System recovery to factory or user default. Use a slim, dull object for pressing the but- ton. Min button hold time for detection: 20 sec Status LEDs - Mode, Meas The status LEDs [Mode] and [Meas] indicate different states of the R&S TSMA6B. For a detailed description, see Chapter 3.6, "Status LEDs", on page 18.

  • Page 15: Removable Ssd Option (R&S Tsma6B-Beb)

    Non-compliance destroys the input mixer. 3.3 Removable SSD option (R&S TSMA6B-BEB) The R&S TSMA6B can be ordered with a removable SSD option. With this option, the system disk (SSD) is mounted in an external SSD enclosure and connected via the USB3.1 port of the R&S TSMA6B.

  • Page 16: Built-In Gps Receiver

    ● Serving as a WLAN access point Per default, the R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point is switched on. The login creden- tials are found on the bottom label of the device. The WLAN / Bluetooth can be switched off (flight mode) via rear panel switch.

  • Page 17: Notes On Using The Wlan/Bluetooth Adapter

    R&S TSMA6B Built-In WLAN / Bluetooth adapter 3.5.1 Notes on using the WLAN/Bluetooth adapter ® The R&S TSMA6B has built-in WLAN/Bluetooth module (Intel AX200). ® The Intel wireless adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.

  • Page 18: Status Leds

    ® Instrument tour R&S TSMA6B Status LEDs Usage in specific environments ● The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. ● The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
  • Page 19 ® Instrument tour R&S TSMA6B Status LEDs Device Scanner [Mode] LED [Meas] LED [Pwr] LED [State]LED Comment green (CONT.) Power On / WLAN blue (CONT.) Power On / WLAN green (BLINKING red (Off-On < 5s => Off ) Scanner configura- rapidly =>...

  • Page 20: Option Concept

    4.1 Software options (scanner) 4.1.1 Technology options Technology options allow the R&S TSMA6B to scan the input based on a specific tech- nology, for example, LTE. All technology options can be installed on the same instru- ment; the R&S TSMA6B can measure various technologies simultaneously.

  • Page 21: Band Options

    These configurations limit the number of bands that can be mea- sured in parallel. You can reconfigure the bands for each measurement as desired. Upgrade options are available to increase the bandwidth of the R&S TSMA6B from a limited number of bands to full bandwidth.
  • Page 22 ® Option concept R&S TSMA6B Software options (applications) For activating licenses via WIBU, refer to R&S ROMES4 - WIBU License Management manual. Accompanied with the hardlock dongle, a license key file is offered. This license key file has to be copied as a post process after software installation (see "Install ROMES Option"...

  • Page 23: General Workflows

    LAN/WLAN connection to host PC established – Connect the R&S TSMA6B LAN socket with an RJ45 cable to the LAN. By default the R&S TSMA6B is configured to use DHCP and no static IP address is set. The R&S TSMA6B shows the IP address in the local web-GUI.

  • Page 24: R&S Nestor Based Workflow

    ® General workflows R&S TSMA6B R&S NESTOR based workflow 5.1 R&S NESTOR based workflow User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 25: R&S Smartone Based Workflow

    ® General workflows R&S TSMA6B R&S SmartONE based workflow 5.2 R&S SmartONE based workflow User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 26: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSMA6B General hints 6 Preparing for use 6.1 General hints Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury, or damage. ●...

  • Page 27: Unpacking 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. Accessories The following items are included with shipment of the R&S TSMA6B: ● 12 V DC power supply cable with a cigarette lighter connector ●...

  • Page 28: Connecting External Devices

    Figure 3-2 - 11, 12) if you want to use local operation. (optional) 4. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port if you want to use the R&S TSMA6B via Remote Desktop or as distributed system (optional). (See Figure 3-2 - 12.)

  • Page 29: Connecting An Ac Power Supply

    Figure 6-1: Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter 6.4.2 Connecting an AC power supply To operate the R&S TSMA6B with an AC power supply, connect the DC IN connector with the AC power supply (R&S TSMA6B-Z1, R&S No. 4901.0550.02).

  • Page 30: Connecting The R&S Tsma6B-Bp

    When the R&S TSMA6B is switched off, remove the batteries from R&S TSMA6B-BP to prevent discharge. Risk of instrument damage If the R&S TSMA6B is connected with a R&S TSMA6B-BP, DC power must be connec- ted to the R&S TSMA6B-BP. Do not connect the DC power to the R&S TSMA6B.
  • Page 31 Figure 6-4: Battery orientation Note: The R&S TSMA6B may be used with closed battery cover only. 2. Remove the cover cap from the docking connector of the R&S TSMA6B. 3. Attach the R&S TSMA6B with the bottom side (see Figure 6-6) to the top of the R&S TSMA6B-BP (see...
  • Page 32 *On delivery the power connector is protected by a cover cap. 4. Set the R&S TSMA6B vertically on top of the R&S TSMA6B-BP (1). 5. Slide the R&S TSMA6B horizontally (2) until it engages in the mechanical connec- tors on top of the R&S TSMA6B-BP. (Noticeable by a "click" sound.)

  • Page 33: Selecting Measurement Mode

    3 = Power Connection established The power-up behavior after connecting the R&S TSMA6B-BP (including charged batteries or connected to an external DC power supply) with the R&S TSMA6B depends on the system settings on the R&S TSMA6B (see Chapter A.2.1.2, "Power",...

  • Page 34: Scanner Mode

    WLAN access point = off 6.5.2 Scanner mode You can use the R&S TSMA6B as scanner only. In this case, the R&S TSMA6B behaves like a R&S TSME6. The internal CPU is not powered, only the scanner is switched on.

  • Page 35: Switching On R&S Tsma6B

    To switch on the device, press the POWER ON/OFF button. 6.7 Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point The R&S TSMA6B has a built-in WLAN access point. For configuration, see Chap- ter 7.2.1.2, "Via WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone",...
  • Page 36 ® Preparing for use R&S TSMA6B Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point 3. Select "Connect automatically" and click "Connect". 4. Select "Connect using a security key instead". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 37 ® Preparing for use R&S TSMA6B Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point 5. Enter the network security key and click "Next". Default security key: instrument User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 38: Connecting To Lan/Wan From A Remote Pc

    When connected to the LAN, the product may potentially be accessed from the internet, which may be a security risk. For example, attackers might misuse or damage the product. 1. Connect the R&S TSMA6B LAN connector with an RJ45 cable to the LAN. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 39: Connecting Usb To Lan Adapter Tspc-U2L2 / Tspc-Usl

    R&S TSMA6B Connecting test mobile phones 2. Configure the LAN port settings on the R&S TSMA6B via web-GUI in accordance with your administrator guidelines. The IP address setting is shown in the web-GUI (see Chapter 7.2.1.1, "Local use of the web GUI",...

  • Page 40: Calibrating Gps For Dead Reckoning

    Correct connection between R&S TSMA6B and SSD The option is pre-assembled and can only be ordered from the factory. For the USB connection between the R&S TSMA6B and the SSD hard disc, make sure that only the USB 3.0 port is used as shown in Figure 6-9.
  • Page 41 Using external SSD option (R&S TSMA6B-BEB) Figure 6-9: R&S TSMA6B - removable disk option 1 = External enclosure with SSD hard disc 2 = USB connection between R&S TSMA6B and SSD hard disc Removing external hard disk To remove the external disk, proceed as follows.
  • Page 42 ® Preparing for use R&S TSMA6B Using external SSD option (R&S TSMA6B-BEB) Figure 6-10: Remove external disk 1 = Tab 2 = Direction to remove external disk User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 43: Configuring The R&S Tsma6B

    The Microsoft EDGE™ browser replaces the former used Internet Explorer for the TSMAx web-GUI and is used as default browser. The R&S TSMA6B web GUI gives the user full access to control and measure with the R&S TSMA6B. Following tasks can be done: ●...

  • Page 44: Local Use Of The Web Gui

    Chapter A.2.2.3, "WLAN AP", on page 143). 3. Open the browser in the remote device and enter the IP address of the TSMA6B web GUI. http://192.168.137.1/ The TSMA6B web-GUI is displayed on the browser. 7.2.2 Using a remote desktop connection To establish a remote desktop connection with a Windows PC (Win10 is recommen- ded), the following steps have to be performed.
  • Page 45 LAN: IP address of the R&S TSMA6B NOTE: If you connect the R&S TSMA6B LAN interface with a PC via LAN cable, the IP addresses are negotiated automatically by default. The IP address of the R&S TSMA6B can be read from the local web GUI (see Chapter 7.2.1,...

  • Page 46: Selecting Mode Of Operation

    R&S TSMA6B Selecting mode of operation 8. The remote desktop connection is established. The R&S TSMA6B can be controlled from the remote PC. 7.3 Selecting mode of operation The CPU switch must be in normal mode (see Chapter 6.5.1, "Normal mode",...

  • Page 47: Measurement Modes

    7.3.1 Measurement modes 7.3.1.1 PC mode The "PC Mode" is the standard mode for installation of software and for the interactive operation of the R&S TSMA6B. In this mode, no software application (NESTOR, SmartONE, QualiPoc) is started in the background. 7.3.1.2 Remote ViCom server mode The "rVicom Server"...

  • Page 48: Qualipoc Mode

    A Remote ViCom client application needs to be installed on the handheld device for this purpose. The connection between the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6B and the cli- ent application (Remote ViCom client) on the handheld device can be realized via ®...
  • Page 49 Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting mode of operation 1. Turn on the R&S TSMA6B scanner. 2. In the web-GUI, set the "Mode of Operation" to "QualiPoc" and press "Submit". ® 3. On the handheld device, start the QualiPoc application.
  • Page 50 TSMA6B Selecting mode of operation Figure 7-2: Scan for NCM 7. Touch "[Disconnected]", touch the TSMA6B scanner in the list, for example, "TSMA6B-900012", and then touch "OK" to accept the pairing request. Figure 7-3: Pair NCM Figure 7-4: Bluetooth pairing request 8.

  • Page 51: Nestor And Nestor Probe Mode

    NESTOR Probe mode requires a master PC to control the measurement – optional: NESTOR license dongle connected to a USB port NESTOR mode To use the R&S TSMA6B NESTOR mode, the following steps must be performed. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 52 3. Select a scenario ("Monitoring" or "Cellular Network Analysis"). 4. Press "Submit". The R&S TSMA6B is switched into "NESTOR" mode. In the status bar, the entry is "Changing mode of operation in progress...". The selected mode is active when the status bar displays "No error". The scanner "State"...

  • Page 53: Smartone Mode

    Chapter 9.6.3, "R&S SmartONE setup (SmartBenchmarker, ROMES, QualiPoc)", on page 93). To use the R&S TSMA6B with R&S SmartONE, the following steps must be performed. 1. In the web GUI, set the "Mode of Operation" to one of the following SmartONE modes and press "Submit".

  • Page 54: Importing Workspace Files (Nestor, Smartone Expert)

    For more details about the R&S SmartONE configuration and usage, refer to the user documentation for R&S SmartONE. 7.4 Importing workspace files (NESTOR, SmartONE Expert) Import NESTOR workspace file 1. Start the R&S TSMA6B web GUI from the host PC (see Chapter 7.2.1, "Using the R&S TSMA6B web GUI", on page 43).

  • Page 55: Pairing Bluetooth ® Devices

    ROMES mode. ® 7.5 Pairing Bluetooth devices To pair the R&S TSMA6B with a remote device, the following steps must be performed. ® For Bluetooth preparation, the device must be in the "PC Mode". Check it via the web GUI ("Home"...

  • Page 56: Changing Keyboard Language

    7. On the remote device, confirm the Bluetooth pairing code. 7.6 Changing keyboard language ® By default, the R&S TSMA6B is delivered with the English version of Windows 10 and it supports the English keyboard. To use the german keyboard (or any other one), pro- ceed as follows.
  • Page 57 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Changing keyboard language 2. Select "Add a language" under " Clock, Language, and Region". 3. The "Language" settings window opens and by default only English is listed there. To add a new language, click the "Add a language" tile.

  • Page 58: Verify Virtual Memory Settings

    6. After successfully adding the language, it should be listed as selectable language. 7. Change the keyboard language via windows taskbar. 7.7 Verify virtual memory settings To enable virtual memory on the R&S TSMA6B, perform the following steps: 1. Open "Settings". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 59 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 2. In the "Settings", select "System". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 60 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 3. In "Systems", select "About". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 61 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 4. Select "System info". 5. Select "Advanced System Settings". 6. Select the tab "Advanced". 7. Select "Settings..." in the section "Performance". 8. Select the tab "Advanced". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 62 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 9. Select "Change..." in the section "Virtual memory". 10. Enable "Automatically manage paging file size for all devices". 11. Click "OK" to close the dialog. 12. Reboot the device.

  • Page 63: Connecting Multiple Tsmx Devices

    8 Connecting multiple TSMx devices 8.1 Connecting R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSME6 The usage of the R&S TSME6 at the SCAN port of the R&S TSMA6B requires the R&S TSME6 base firmware version 05.08.xx.00. Update the R&S TSME6 to the corresponding firmware version in "Section 0" on a sep- arate PC before connecting it to the R&S TSMA6B.
  • Page 64 For the synchronization between R&S TSMA6B and R&S TSME6, you need the syn- chronization cable R&S TSME6-ZC2. For the DC power between R&S TSMA6B-BP and R&S TSME6, you need the power cable R&S TSMA6-BPPT. For the RF input connector, you need an antenna according to your needs.

  • Page 65: Connecting R&S Tsma6B With R&S Tsmexxdc

    4 = RF: R&S TSMExxDC IF1 - R&S TSMA6B RF In For the synchronization between R&S TSMA6B and R&S TSMExxDC, you need the synchronization cable R&S TSME6-ZC2. For the DC power between R&S TSMA6B-BP and R&S TSME6, you need the power cable R&S TSMA6-BPPT. Using a R&S TSME30DC (see...

  • Page 66: Connecting R&S Tsma6B With R&S Tsmexxdc + R&S Tsme6

    = RF: R&S TSMExxDC RF In 27 GHz to 30 GHz = RF: R&S TSMExxDC IF1 - R&S TSME6 RF In For the LAN connection between R&S TSMA6B and R&S TSME6, you need LAN cable of type CAT6. For the synchronization between R&S TSMA6B and R&S TSMExxDC / R&S TSME6, you need the synchronization cable R&S TSME6-ZC4, which is required for 3 and...

  • Page 67: Update And Restore

    If not, enter the URL http://localhost into the browser. 9.2.2 Checking mode of operation To execute the setup on the R&S TSMA6B, the mode of operation has to be "PC Mode". 1. Open the R&S TSMA6B web GUI (see Chapter 9.2.1, "Calling R&S TSMA6B web...
  • Page 68 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 2. The mode of operation is displayed in the "Overview" page. If the mode is already "PC Mode", you can skip this section. 3. If a different mode is activated, navigate to "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode", select the "PC Mode"...

  • Page 69: Local Execution Of The Setup File

    1. Connect a mouse and a keyboard to USB ports and a monitor to the HDMI port. The setup file must be available on the R&S TSMA6B or on a USB stick. 2. Switch on the R&S TSMA6B via the power button.
  • Page 70 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 6. The "R&S Software Distributor" window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press "Next >". 7. In the License Agreement window, check "I accept the license agreement". 8. Click "Next>".
  • Page 71 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 10. Press "Install >". The progress bar indicates the installation process. Note: Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update. 11. The device reboots automatically after the installation is complete.

  • Page 72: Remote Installation Of The Setup File

    1. Copy the setup file (firmware TSMAx-Setup-<Version>.exe or software) into a temporary directory on the remote PC. 2. Establish a LAN respectively WLAN connection between the remote PC and the R&S TSMA6B. Make sure that the "Mode of Operation" is "PC Mode", see Chap- ter 9.2.2, "Checking mode of operation",...
  • Page 73 Using LAN connection ● Connect the LAN port of the R&S TSMA6B with the host PC LAN port. The LAN port is marked with the LAN symbol. The default IP setting of this port is "DHCP client". For details on how to configure the remote PC, contact your network administrator.
  • Page 74 All packages, which you need to install, are already pre-selected. 6. Click "Next>". 7. After a while, all R&S TSMA6B devices in the network are listed in the "Device List" dialog. Devices are only listed, if the device is in "PC Mode" (see Chapter 9.2.2, "Checking...
  • Page 75 9. The state of the installation process is displayed in the "Status" column. The proc- ess is finished when the status indicates "Ready, see report for details!". Note: If you are connected via WLAN, a reconnect to the R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point may be necessary as the R&S TSMA6B reboots after the firmware/ software update.

  • Page 76: Installation Using A Usb Stick

    9.2.5 Installation using a USB stick The setup will be initiated via the web GUI of the R&S TSMA6B. In this case, the setup file must be available in the root directory of a USB stick, which is connected to the R&S TSMA6B.
  • Page 77 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 9. A confirmation dialog appears. Confirm with "OK" to start the update. 10. The firmware/software installation starts. The status text in the web GUI displays "Installation in progress…". The Mode LED starts blinking blue.
  • Page 78 TSMA6B reboots. After reboot the firmware is running a selftest (Mode LED is blinking green). Note: If you are connected via WLAN, a reconnect to the R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point may be necessary. 12. Open the web GUI. After a while, the status text in the web GUI changes to No error.

  • Page 79: Firmware Update - Mainboard Flash

    15. The device is ready for operation when the firmware/software is listed correctly and the TSMAx is in the "Ready" state. TSMA6/TSMA6B: Mode LED = green resp. blue (depends on the state of the WLAN access point) 16. To configure the required measurement mode, see Chapter 7.3, "Selecting mode of...

  • Page 80: R&S Tsme Tools Update

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B R&S TSME Tools update NOTE: The dialog is only visible for local installation procedure. The mainboard flash is indicated via rear panel LEDs like following: ● Meas LED = green / red ● Mode LED = blue ●...

  • Page 81: R&S Tsme Tools Remote Installation

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B R&S TSME Tools update 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.3, "Local execution of the setup file", on page 69, step 9 and following. Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update.

  • Page 82: R&S Tsme Tools Installation Using A Usb Stick

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B R&S TSME Tools update 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.4, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 72, step 4 and following. 9.4.4 R&S TSME Tools installation using a USB stick Follow the general instructions in Chapter 9.2.5, "Installation using a USB...

  • Page 83: Microsoft Edge™ Browser Update

    For the Microsoft EDGE browser installation on the R&S TSMA6/TSMA6B use the dedicated TSMAx EDGE setup. TSMAx-EDGE-Setup-<version>.exe. Example: TSMAx-EDGE-Setup-V4.1.0.5.exe (current version). This setup is only for R&S TSMA6 and TSMA6B. (Not suitable for R&S TSMA.) User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 84: Preparation

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Microsoft EDGE™ browser update 9.5.1 Preparation 1. Download the Microsoft EDGE browser setup file TSMAx-EDGE-Setup-<version>.exe from https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/ software/tsma6/. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare. 9.5.2 Microsoft EDGE browser local installation Follow the general instructions in Chapter 9.2.3, "Local execution of the setup...

  • Page 85: Microsoft Edge Browser Remote Installation

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Microsoft EDGE™ browser update 9.5.3 Microsoft EDGE browser remote installation Follow the general instructions in Chapter 9.2.4, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 72, step 1 step 1. Execute the setup file TSMAx-EDGE-Setup-<version>.exe on the remote PC.

  • Page 86: Software Update - Details

    9.6 Software update - details Make sure, that the latest firmware is installed on the device before you start with the installation of software packages. For software installations (NESTOR, SmartOne, ViCom) installation, only use the TSMA6B-specific setup files (TSMAx-<AppName>-|<version>-setup.exe). User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 87: Remote Vicom Server Software

    The update of the Remote ViCom package installation could be neglected for other modes of operation (NESTOR, ROMES, QualiPoc). The installed version of the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6B needs to match with the applied version of rViCom client API on the remote Android device.

  • Page 88: Vicom Server Remote Installation

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.3, "Local execution of the setup file", on page 69, step 9 and following. Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update.

  • Page 89: Vicom Server Installation Using A Usb Stick

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.4, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 72, step 4 and following. 9.6.1.4 ViCom server installation using a USB stick Follow the general instructions in Chapter 9.2.5, "Installation using a USB...

  • Page 90: R&S Nestor Software

    76, step 9 step 9.6.2 R&S NESTOR software Only execute the dedicated NESTOR setup for R&S TSMA6B. The setup file is named TSMAx_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe. 9.6.2.1 Preparation 1. Download the software setup file TSMAx_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe from the Rohde & Schwarz FTP server respectively NESTOR CD-ROM.

  • Page 91: Nestor Remote Installation

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the NESTOR setup file TSMAx_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe. 2. The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press "Next". 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.3,...

  • Page 92: Nestor Installation Using A Usb Stick

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.4, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 72, step 4 and following. 9.6.2.4 NESTOR installation using a USB stick Follow the general instructions in Chapter 9.2.5, "Installation using a USB...

  • Page 93: R&S Smartone Setup (Smartbenchmarker, Romes, Qualipoc)

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 2. The following steps are similar to the installation using a USB stick, see Chap- ter 9.2.5, "Installation using a USB stick", on page 76, step 9 step 9.6.3 R&S SmartONE setup (SmartBenchmarker, ROMES, QualiPoc) It is recommended to install and use the Microsoft Edge™...

  • Page 94: Preparation

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 9.6.3.1 Preparation 1. Download the SmartONE setup file SmartONE_x.y.z.exe from the Rohde & Schwarz FTP server respectively SmartONE CD-ROM. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare.

  • Page 95: Initial Software Start / Measurement Mode Selection

    ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 2. The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press "Next >". 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 9.2.4, "Remote installation of the setup file",...
  • Page 96 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 6. Press "Submit". After starting R&S ROMES, configure the following settings. 1. In the "Romes Technology Selector", select the technologies to be supported by your ROMES installation. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 97 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 2. Press "OK". 3. In the "ROMESTecSelectorGUI" window, press "OK". The current installation is adapted according to your selection and the ROMES start process continues. 4. In the "User" window, check that the "User Level" is "Normal".
  • Page 98 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 6. In the "Installation Check", select "Don't Ask again" and press "Continue". Initial starting of SmartONE Standard (R&S SmartBenchmarker) 1. Start the web GUI. 2. Navigate to "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode".

  • Page 99: Options (Nestor, Tsma6B, Smartone Expert)

    9.7 Options (NESTOR, TSMA6B, SmartONE Expert) 9.7.1 Installation of NESTOR options To install R&S NESTOR options, perform the following steps. 1. Start the web GUI of the R&S TSMA6B. 2. Navigate to "Options" > "Install" Tab (see "Install NESTOR Options"...

  • Page 100: User Backup And Restore

    During the backup, do not interrupt the procedure or disconnect the power supply. To create a user backup, click the " Backup" button in the web GUI "(Backup"), see "Backup TSMA6B System" on page 149. A backup of the system partition C:\ is cre- ated.

  • Page 101: Restore

    During this time, do not interrupt the procedure or disconnect the power supply! Loss of user settings after RESTORE Executing restore brings the R&S TSMA6B irreversible back to the condition of delivery or any other subsequently stored user backup version.

  • Page 102: Restore Factory Backup

    7. After the reboot, check if a microcontroller flash is performed (LED blue/green). 9.9 Usage of the R&S TSMA6B image stick With the R&S TSMA6B image stick, you can capture images from and apply images to another R&S TSMA6B. ●...

  • Page 103: Boot From The R&S Tsma6B Image Stick

    ● bootmgr.efi When the creation of the image stick has finished, you can boot the R&S TSMA6B from this stick. 9.9.2 Boot from the R&S TSMA6B image stick To boot from the R&S TSMA6B image stick, proceed as follows.

  • Page 104: Capture An Image From A R&S Tsma6B

    9.9.3 Capture an image from a R&S TSMA6B To capture an image from a R&S TSMA6B, proceed as follows: NOTE: No image files may be present on the R&S TSMA6B image stick in the direc- tory Device/Images. Otherwise, capturing the image from a R&S TSMA6B master device is not possible.
  • Page 105 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Usage of the R&S TSMA6B image stick 3. After the capture process has finished, the message "Operation successfully done." appears. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 106: Apply An Image To A R&S Tsma6B

    9.9.4 Apply an image to a R&S TSMA6B To apply an image to a R&S TSMA6B, the following files must be available in the direc- tory Device/Images on the R&S TSMA6B image stick.
  • Page 107 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Usage of the R&S TSMA6B image stick 3. After the apply process has finished, the message "Operation successfully done." appears. 4. Press "OK". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 108 ® Update and restore R&S TSMA6B Usage of the R&S TSMA6B image stick 5. Remove the R&S TSMA6B image stick. 6. Press "Reboot". The R&S TSMA6B reboots from the deployed image. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Evaluate selftest file....................110 ● Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME Device Manager....110 ● R&S TSMA6B automatically switches off after power on........114 ● Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR)....115 ● Verify scanner connection LAN settings..............118...

  • Page 110: Evaluate Selftest File

    ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME Device Manager 10.2 Evaluate selftest file ● Path: C:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\TSMA\Selftestresults ● Filename: Selftestresult.txt Entries in the Selftestresult.txt are created during the boot process of the device and every 5 minutes.

  • Page 111: Obtaining Device Information - "Device Info

    TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME Device Manager If the connection to an R&S TSMA6B could not established correctly, for example due to a mismatch of the scanner link IP configuration, only limited information is displayed.

  • Page 112: Device Analysis Output

    ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME Device Manager Table 10-1: R&S TSMA6B device information Label Description Device Device Type Type of device (TSME family, TSMA family) Material Number Order number of the R&S TSMA6B...

  • Page 113: Verify Installed License Keys

    - must be solved before further operation In case measurement problems occur with the R&S TSMA6B, check the "Device Analysis Output" table for any errors that may have been detected. If available, a repair function is provided.

  • Page 114: R&S Tsma6B Automatically Switches Off After Power On

    Connect DC supply to the R&S TSMA6B battery pack unit and charge the bat- teries inside the bay. Keep the R&S TSMA6B switched off. 4. Connect DC supply to the R&S TSMA6B battery pack unit and check in the web GUI the "Shutdown Settings".

  • Page 115: Scanner Is Not Found From Software (R&S Romes, R&S Nestor)

    ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) ● If not enabled, contact R&S support. 10.5 Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) To check if the scanner unit is working properly, perform the following steps.
  • Page 116 If an error is listed, check the error type. ● If no error is listed, continue with step 3 3. Start the web GUI (see Chapter 7.2.1, "Using the R&S TSMA6B web GUI", on page 43). Check "Mode of Operation" and "IP Settings". ●...
  • Page 117 Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) ● If the "Mode of Operation" != "PC Mode", switch mode to "PC Mode". Restart the R&S TSMA6B via web GUI and check the LEDs, see step ● If the IP address of the "SCAN Port (int)" = "192.168.0.1", continue with step ●...

  • Page 118: Verify Scanner Connection Lan Settings

    Verify scanner connection LAN settings 7. Check in the "Info" tab, if any device is available. ● If the R&S TSMA6B device is found, check the "Device Analysis Output". ● If the R&S TSMA6B device is not found, contact the R&S support.

  • Page 119: No Rf / Gps Data

    ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No RF / GPS data Figure 10-3: TSMA6B scanner connection 2. Double-click the "TSMA6B Scanner Connection Int " entry and verify the following settings. ● IP address: 192.168.0.1 (static IP address) ● "Jumbo Packet": 9014 Bytes 10.7 No RF / GPS data...
  • Page 120 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No RF / GPS data Figure 10-4: RF antenna connector 1 = RF port 2. Check if the GPS antenna is connected to GPS antenna input. Figure 10-5: GPS antenna connector 1 = GPS antenna connector Note: Only use the GPS antenna included in the scope of delivery.

  • Page 121: No Remote Access Via Lan Port

    TSMA6B No remote access via LAN port 10.8 No remote access via LAN port If the R&S TSMA6B could not be accessed for remote control or remote desktop ses- sion via the LAN port, check following issues: Optical Check 1. Check on the rear panel, if the LAN cable is connected to the remote control LAN...
  • Page 122 Figure 10-7: Web GUI - LAN Connection Ping Command The ping command must be executed from the Windows command prompt on the host PC. 1. Use the IP address displayed in the R&S TSMA6B web GUI (see Figure 10-6). User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...
  • Page 123 2. Start the ping command. Type in the command-line window ping <IP address of the remote port of the R&S TSMA6B (LAN)> and wait for the answer. If the R&S TSMA6B does not answer, contact the system administrator or the R&S support. Example: C:\>ping 192.167.0.10...

  • Page 124: Wlan Access Point Not Detected By External Pc, Mobile Or Tablet

    With the first R&S TSMA6B devices shipped, the WLAN module is configured to use the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. In environments with high traffic on the 2.4 GHz band, the R&S TSMA6B access point sometimes switches into the 5 GHz band after power-up. The effect is that notebooks / PCs / handheld devices with a 2.4 GHz limited WLAN module could no longer detect...
  • Page 125 Under Windows, navigate to "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Network & Shar- ing Center" > "Change Adapter Settings" Check for the following entries: ● "TSMA6B WLAN AP" ● "TSMA6B WLAN Connection" If the entries are available, continue with step If the entries are not available, reset a factory backup (see Chapter 9.8.3, "Restore...
  • Page 126 TSMA6B WLAN access point not detected by external PC, mobile or tablet 6. Verify driver settings. Right click on "TSMA6B WLAN Connection" and open "Properties". Click "Configure" and select tab "Advanced". Check for the following setting: "802.11a/b/g" = "2.4GHz 802.11b/g"...

  • Page 127: Web Gui Not Accessible Via Wlan

    TSMA6B Web GUI not accessible via WLAN 10.10 Web GUI not accessible via WLAN If the R&S TSMA6B web GUI is not accessible, perform the following steps to solve the problem. 1. Check if the WLAN AP is activated. ●...

  • Page 128: Web Gui Locally Not Accessible

    10.11 Web GUI locally not accessible Open the web GUI locally. Start the Internet Explorer and enter the following URL to open the R&S TSMA6B web GUI . http://localhost 1. Check the URL in the browser dialog. Following URL must be displayed: http://localhost/TSMA/Html/overview.php...
  • Page 129 ● R&S TSMA Monitoring Application running? ● R&S WebServer running? Figure 10-9: R&S TSMA6B Services If both services are running, continue with step 3. Start the services, that are not running. a) Select the service to be started. b) Open the context menu with a right-mouse click.

  • Page 130: Slow/Instable Wlan Connection

    R&S TSMA6B Slow/Instable WLAN connection 4. Try again to start the web GUI locally on the R&S TSMA6B via Internet Explorer. If the web GUI cannot be started, a complete restore must be performed (see Chapter 9.8, "User backup and restore",...
  • Page 131 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Slow/Instable WLAN connection 4. Select tab "Advanced". 5. Change the property "802.11a/b/g Wireless Mode" to "4. 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g". 6. Change the property "802.11n/ac/ax Wireless Mode" to "802.11n". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 132: Bluetooth ® Device Not Detected By R&S Tsma6B

    The visibility of an Android device with firmware version ≥5.0 cannot be changed. The mobile (tablet) is only visible to other devices when the "Bluetooth Properties" window is open. If you are controlling the R&S TSMA6B web GUI with the mobile and also want to cou- ® ple the devices via Bluetooth , then you have to perform following steps.
  • Page 133 TSMA6B ® Bluetooth device not detected by R&S TSMA6B 3. After choosing the R&S TSMA6B, you receive a "Bluetooth pairing request". Click "OK". 4. Open the R&S TSMA6B web GUI and navigate to "Configuration" > "Connectivity" > "Bluetooth". 5. Execute "Refresh Device List".

  • Page 134: Contacting Customer Support

    ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Contacting customer support 7. Select the mobile device and press "Connect" for coupling the devices. 10.14 Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer sup- port center.

  • Page 135: Annex

    The "System" window consists of the following tabs. ● Overview....................... 135 ● settings......................137 ● info......................... 137 A.1.1 Overview The "Overview" tab displays the following basic settings of the R&S TSMA6B. Device Info........................136 └ Type......................136 └ Material No....................136 └...
  • Page 136 Serial No. ← Device Info Serial number of the device Computer Name ← Device Info Computer name of the R&S TSMA6B (read-only). The name consists of a fixed part (TSMA6B) and a variable part (serial number). Example: R&S TSMA6B-<Serial Number>...

  • Page 137: Ip Settings

    Battery Life Time ← Battery Info Estimated remaining battery life time. Mainboard Temperature ← Battery Info Current temperature of the mainboard. A.1.2 IP settings The "IP Settings" tab displays the IP addresses of the R&S TSMA6B. LAN..........................137 SCAN (Int.)........................137 EXT1........................137 WLAN AP (Overview)....................137...
  • Page 138 ® Usage of the web GUI R&S TSMA6B Home Correction Data......................138 └ Version......................138 └ Date......................138 └ TCXO Date....................138 Module Info......................... 138 └ Controller Board....................139 └ Board.......................139 └ Mainboard..................... 139 └ Batterypack....................139 Down Converter Info....................139 └...
  • Page 139 ® Usage of the web GUI R&S TSMA6B Home Controller Board ← Module Info Serial number and product change index of the controller board. RF Board ← Module Info Serial number and product change index of the RF board. Mainboard ← Module Info Serial number and product change index of the main board.

  • Page 140: Configuration

    Auto Power ON ← Startup Settings The R&S TSMA6B starts automatically when power is applied at the DC IN connector of the R&S TSMA6B or at the DC IN connector of a connected R&S TSMA6B Battery Pack. Remember Last State ← Startup Settings The R&S TSMA6B remembers the last state before the DC power was removed.

  • Page 141: Rf Band

    R&S TSMA6B Configuration When DC power is applied again at the DC IN connector of the R&S TSMA6B or at the DC IN connector of a connected R&S TSMA6B battery pack, the power state before power removal is recovered. Delayed System Start Configure the power on delay (in min) and press "Activate".

  • Page 142: Bluetooth

    Usage of the web GUI R&S TSMA6B Configuration A.2.2.1 Bluetooth The "Bluetooth" tab is used to configure the settings of the R&S TSMA6B Bluetooth adapter. As well this tab is used for pairing with an external BT device. Bluetooth Connection....................142 └ Status (Bluetooth)..................

  • Page 143: Wlan Ap

    R&S TSMA6B Configuration Subnet Mask (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Adapter Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6B Default Gateway (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Adapter Specify the default gateway. DNS Servers(s) (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Adapter Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server.

  • Page 144: Lan

    Usage of the web GUI R&S TSMA6B Configuration A.2.2.4 Configure the "LAN" port IP of the R&S TSMA6B. This is the port marked with the LAN symbol. In the "LAN" tab, the LAN settings can be configured. Connection......................144 └...

  • Page 145: Lan Ext1

    ® Usage of the web GUI R&S TSMA6B File transfer A.2.2.5 LAN EXT1 Configure the "LAN EXT1" port of the R&S TSMA6B. This is the port marked with "SCAN". LAN Connection (LAN EXT1)..................145 └ State (LAN EXT1)..................145 └ TCP/IP Mode (LAN EXT1)................

  • Page 146: Options

    With "Restore Default", the default path D:\Upload is selected. Download ← File Transfer Specifies the measurement data file to be transferred from the R&S TSMA6B (D:\Download) to a connected device. With "Apply Path", you can specify a user specific path for uploading files.

  • Page 147: Install

    Start and expiration date of installed temporary license key Option Index Index number of the installed license key A.4.2 Install The "Install" tab is used to install various license key files on the R&S TSMA6B. Install NESTOR Options....................147 Install Scanner Options....................

  • Page 148: Backup

    Select the setup file from the "Select EDGE and TsmeTools Setup File" box and click "Update". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web GUI. A.6 Backup The "Backup" window allows to create a backup of the R&S TSMA6B system. Available Backup......................149 Delete Data partition D:....................149...

  • Page 149: Restart

    ● If there is a system failure, the system can be restored by pressing the "RESTORE" button. A.7 Restart The "Restart" window allows to restart the complete R&S TSMA6B and the scanner unit separately. System restart......................149 PowerCycle......................... 149 System restart To restart the R&S TSMA6B, click "Restart".

  • Page 150: Help

    ® Usage of the web GUI R&S TSMA6B Help Click "OK" to reboot the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6B. A.8 Help The "Help" window displays the online help system of the R&S TSMA6B. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 02...

  • Page 151: B Introduction To Remote Vicom Sample App

    Remote rViCom Server on the R&S TSMA6B (default) ● An installed Sample App on the Android device The version of the rViCom server on the R&S TSMA6B must match the version of the Sample App on the Android device. B.2.2 Preparation Before starting a scan or test, it is necessary to make sure that a connection can be established.

  • Page 152: Usage

    Start the Sample App on the Android device. B.3.1.1 Connection type selection To connect to the R&S TSMA6B Remote rViCom Server, it is either possible to use a WLAN connection or a Bluetooth connection. The selection of the connection type depends on the measurement task (see Chap- ter B.3.1, "Connection...
  • Page 153 ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage 3. If a server is found, the server will be connected and the name of the server is dis- played. Figure B-3: Successful Server Discovery 4. Choose the server. If a Remote rViCom server connection could be established, the "Choose scan type"...

  • Page 154: Gsm Rssi Scan

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage Provides a spectrum analysis by selecting the frequency range The RAN technology for which a scan should be performed has to be selected. The selection of the technologies is described in the following chapters.

  • Page 155: Wcdma Top-N Pilot Scan

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage Figure B-6: GSM Scan Result View Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed. Parameters Displays the configured preferences for the GSM RSSI scan. Status Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button dis- plays the following colored states.

  • Page 156: Wcdma Top-N Pilot Scan Results

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage Figure B-7: Setting the WCDMA Preferences 2. If necessary, change the UARFCN according to your needs. Note: Due to processing issues, it is not possible to select more than one UARFCN.

  • Page 157: Lte Top Signal Scan

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage Status Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button dis- plays the following colored states. ● Green The measurement is running and measurement data are received. ●...

  • Page 158: Lte Top Signal Scan Results

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage B.3.4.2 LTE top signal scan results The LTE scan result graph displays one column for each PCI found by the measure- ment. The height of a column represents the PBCH RSRP value (in dBm).

  • Page 159: Throughput Results

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage 1. Specify the parameter "Buffer size (in Byte)". The default buffer size is 20480 bytes. Figure B-11: Throughput Preferences 2. Click "Start Test" to start the throughput test. For WLAN, the optimal buffer size varies between 950.000 byte and 1.000.000 byte.

  • Page 160: Rf Power Scan

    ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage Results ● Max. Through Displays the maximum throughput ● Ave. Through Displays the average throughput ● Last Through Displays the current throughput ► To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top-right corner.
  • Page 161 ® Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App R&S TSMA6B Usage Figure B-14: RF Power Scan Results Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed. Parameters ● Start Displays the start frequency ● Displays the end frequency Status Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate.

  • Page 162: C Managing Scanner Device With R&S Tsme Device Manager

    ® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Installing and managing software license keys - "Options" C Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager The "R&S TSME Device Manager" is a configuration software tool for scanners of the ®...
  • Page 163 ® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Installing and managing software license keys - "Options" Figure C-1: Tab "Options" 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 164: Configuring Measurement Bands - "Band Configuration

    Enter the 30-digit key code from the "License Keys List" in the "Key" field. Alternatively, if available, copy the key code from the supplied PDF license key file and paste it in the "Key" field. To install the software license key on the currently selected R&S TSMA6B, select the "Install" button (see Figure C-1).
  • Page 165 The band configuration is defined in the "Band Configuration" tab of the "R&S TSME Device Manager". Select the bands that are to be scanned by the R&S TSMA6B in the "Band Table". Which bands are available is independent of the installed technology options; all instal- led technologies can be scanned in all configured bands at the same time.

  • Page 166: Obtaining Firmware And Correction Data Updates - "Updates

    "R&S TSME Device Manager" window. In this case, and only in this case, it is recom- mended that you install this update on your R&S TSMA6B. The correction data on your R&S TSMA6B should always be kept up to date. Available updates are also indicated in the "Device Analysis Output" and it is recommended that you install them.

  • Page 167: Aligning R&S Tsma6B Manually - "Self Alignment

    TSMA6B Aligning R&S TSMA6B manually - "Self Alignment" You can update the basic FPGA or the correction data on your R&S TSMA6B directly from the "R&S TSME Device Manager", in the "Update" tab. The currently installed ver- sions and the newest supported version (of the FPGA) or the minimum recommended version (of the correction data) are indicated.

  • Page 168: Configuring Downconverter R&S Tsme30Dc/ Tsme44Dc - "Downconverter Configuration

    ® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Configuring downconverter R&S TSME30DC/TSME44DC - "Downconverter Configuration" Figure C-4: Tab "Self Alignment" Start Self Alignment To start the self-alignment manually, select the "Start Self Alignment" button in the "Self Alignment"...
  • Page 169 ® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Configuring downconverter R&S TSME30DC/TSME44DC - "Downconverter Configuration" Figure C-5: Tab "Downconverter Configuration" IF Output Receiver Configuration Specify the configuration of the IF output connectors of the R&S TSME30DC/ TSME44DC.

  • Page 170: Index

    ® Index R&S TSMA6B Index Band Options R&S TSMA6B Option concept .......... 20 Available ..............21 Release notes ..............9 Brochures ................9 Remote rViCom Requirements ............151 Usage ............... 152 Remote ViCom ..............151 Customer support ............134 Removable disk option ............15 RF Power Scan ...............

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