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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® 4901.1040.02 | Version 05 | R&S TSMExxDC Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. ® R&S TSME30DC is indicated as R&S TSME30DC.
® Contents R&S TSMExxDC Contents 1 Safety information (multilingual)..........5 2 About the R&S TSMExxDC..........10 3 Preparing for use..............12 3.1 Unpacking and checking..............12 3.2 Accessory list..................12 3.3 Connecting to power................13 3.3.1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter..... 13 3.3.2 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via terminal......
® Safety information (multilingual) R&S TSMExxDC Safety information (multilingual) This option or accessory is designed for a specific Rohde & Schwarz prod- uct. Multilingual safety information is delivered with the product. Follow the provi- ded installation instructions. Esta opción o este accesorio están diseñados para un producto Rohde &...
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® Safety information (multilingual) R&S TSMExxDC Detta tillval eller tillbehör är avsett för en särskild produkt från Rohde & Schwarz. Säkerhetsinformation på flera språk medföljer produkten. Följ de medföljande installationsanvisningarna. Tämä vaihtoehto tai lisävaruste on suunniteltu tietylle Rohde & Schwarz -yrityk- sen tuotteelle.
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® Safety information (multilingual) R&S TSMExxDC Tato varianta nebo příslušenství je určeno pro konkrétní produkt Rohde & Schwarz. S produktem jsou dodávány vícejazyčné bezpečnostní infor- mace. Řiďte se přiloženými pokyny k instalaci. Táto verzia alebo príslušenstvo je navrhnutá pre špecifický výrobok Rohde &...
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® Safety information (multilingual) R&S TSMExxDC Bu opsiyon veya aksesuar, belirli bir Rohde & Schwarz ürünü için tasarlanmış- tır. Çok dilli güvenlik uyarıları ürünle birlikte teslim edilir. Size sağlanan kurulum talimatlarına uyun. Şu opsiýa ýa-da esbap Rohde & Schwarz anyk önüm üçin niýetlenilen. Dürli dil- däki howpsuzlyk barada maglumat önüm bilen bile üpjün edilýär.
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® Safety information (multilingual) R&S TSMExxDC Esta opção ou acessório foi desenvolvido para um produto Rohde & Schwarz específico. Informações de segurança em vários idiomas acompanham o pro- duto. Siga as instruções de instalação disponibilizadas. Manual 4901.1040.02 ─ 05...
Key features ● Ultra broadband RF frequency range for down conversion (24 – 44 GHz) – R&S TSME30DC with a frequency range from 24 GHz to 30 GHz – R&S TSME44DC with a frequency range from 24 GHz to 44 GHz ●...
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® About the R&S TSMExxDC R&S TSMExxDC ● Future-proof concept (supports up to five scanners) ● Low power consumption Manual 4901.1040.02 ─ 05...
® Preparing for use R&S TSMExxDC Accessory list Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. Unpacking and checking 1. Unpack the product carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the product later.
® Preparing for use R&S TSMExxDC Connecting to power – Medium length cable: approx. 0.4 dB – Long length cable: approx. 0.7 dB The attenuation must be taken into account in the transducer file (ROMES, ViCom). ● 4 x connecting screws Connecting to power This section describes how to connect the R&S TSMExxDC to a power supply unit.
® Preparing for use R&S TSMExxDC Connecting to power Figure 3-1: Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter +12 V DC = red/orange cabling = black/brown cabling 3.3.3 Connecting to an AC power supply If you operate the product with an external power supply, you can use it indoors only in pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive contamination can occur.
● Use only cables with K plugs for the connection to the K connector. ● Use the port saver (R&S TDC292JACK, order no. 3637.8397.02) for the K connector. a) R&S TSME30DC (see Figure 4-2) ● RF In 24 GHz to 27.5 GHz ●...
® Preparing for use R&S TSMExxDC Connecting to IF 1-5 Connecting to IF 1-5 The SMA connector is sensitive to mechanical stress. Use the following handling precautions. ● Always use a torque wrench and mount the cable end with 60 Ncm to 90 Ncm.
® Instrument tour R&S TSMExxDC Side panel view Instrument tour Front panel view The front panel of the R&S TSMExxDC does not provide any connectors or con- trol elements for operation. Behind the right side of the front panel (with the ventilation openings), 4 status LEDs are located.
® Instrument tour R&S TSMExxDC Rear panel view Figure 4-1: Connector for a Kensington lock on the R&S TSMExxDC Rear panel view This figure shows the rear panel view of the R&S TSMExxDC. The individual ele- ments are described in more detail in the subsequent sections. Manual 4901.1040.02 ─...
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20 "DC In connector" on page 21 "RF In ≤ 6 GHz (SMA connector)" on page 21 "RF In (2x), R&S TSME30DC (K connector)" on page 21 Figure 4-3: R&S TSME44DC rear panel "IF 1-5 (5x)" on page 20 "Pwr./State LEDs"...
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® Instrument tour R&S TSMExxDC Rear panel view "DC In connector" on page 21 "RF In ≤ 6 GHz (SMA connector)" on page 21 "RF In (1x), R&S TSME44DC (K connector)" on page 21 IF 1-5 (5x) The IF 1 connector (blue frame) is the only IF output, which supports measure- ments below 6 GHz.
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6 GHz. For details, see "To connect RF cable (SMA connector)" on page 15. RF In (2x), R&S TSME30DC (K connector) The frequency range downconverter inputs 1 and 2 (K connector) support differ- ent input frequency ranges (mm waves).
® Vibration-proofed stacking R&S TSMExxDC Cascading R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSME6 Vibration-proofed stacking Cascading R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSME6 To connect R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSME6 1. Screw the connecting elements (order no. 4900.0804.00) on the top of the R&S TSMA6/6B. ●...
® Vibration-proofed stacking R&S TSMExxDC Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC Figure 5-2: Aligning R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSME6 1 = R&S TSMA6/6B 2 = Connecting screws 3 = R&S TSME6 4 = Holes on the bottom pane of R&S TSME6 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC The following steps are valid for R&S TSME6 and downconverter...
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® Vibration-proofed stacking R&S TSMExxDC Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC 1 = Collar screws for connecting R&S TSME6 2 = Aux 1 / Aux 2 (auxiliary power out for connecting R&S TSME6/TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC via power cable R&S TSME-ZYC) 2.
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® Vibration-proofed stacking R&S TSMExxDC Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC 3. Move the R&S TSME6/TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC to the back side, until you hear a click when the collar screws are locked in. Figure 5-4: Connected R&S TSME6/TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC and R&S TSMA6/6B-BP 1 = R&S TSMA6/6B-BP 2 = R&S TSME6/TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC 4.
5 = R&S TSME30DC IF 1 - Master R&S TSME6 RF In 6 = Synchronization Master R& TSME6 - R&S TSME6 2 to 5* 7 = R&S TSME30DC IF 2 to 5 - R&S TSME6 RF In 2 to 5 Manual 4901.1040.02 ─ 05...
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Measurement setup R&S TSMExxDC *The cable to synchronize R&S TSME30DC and the master R&S TSME6 exists as separate cable and as essential part of the cable bundle to synchronize to master R&S TSME6 with the additional R&S TSME6 devices. The R&S TSMExxDC supports up to 5 scanners.
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® Measurement setup R&S TSMExxDC Figure 6-2: Tab "Downconverter Configuration" (Example: R&S TSME30DC) ● IF Output Receiver Configuration Specify the configuration of the IF output connectors of the R&S TSMExxDC. ● RF Input Antenna Configuration (R&S TSME30DC) Specify the configuration of the RF input antenna connectors of the R&S TSMExxDC.
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® Measurement setup R&S TSMExxDC – mmWave Antenna 1 (24 GHz to 44 GHz) For R&S ViCom and R&S ROMES, the API allows only the configuration of frequencies of activated antenna ports. ● Accept Configuration To confirm the current configuration settings, select the "Accept Configuration" button.
® Korea certification class B R&S TSMExxDC Korea certification class B 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파 적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으 로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Manual 4901.1040.02 ─ 05...
® Contacting customer support R&S TSMExxDC Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &...
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