Page 1 ® R&S TSMA6B Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner User Manual (a1XJ2) 4901402602 Version 05...
Page 2 ® This manual describes the following R&S TSMA6B models: ● ® R&S TSMA6B (4900.8005K20) © 2023 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding. ®...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S TSMA6B Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information............11 Safety instructions...................... 11 Labels on the product....................13 WLAN/Bluetooth adapter....................14 Warning messages in the documentation..............15 Korea certification class A..................16 2 Welcome....................17 Documentation overview....................17 2.1.1 Getting started manual....................17 2.1.2 User manuals and help....................
Page 4 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B 3.1.12.2 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via terminal............ 25 3.1.12.3 Connecting to an AC power supply................26 3.1.12.4 Connecting to a battery pack..................27 3.1.13 Switching on or off R&S TSMA6B................. 30 3.1.14 Calibrating GPS for dead reckoning................31 Instrument tour......................32 3.2.1 Front panel tour......................32...
Page 5 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B 6.6.1.2 Remote ViCom server mode..................52 6.6.1.3 QualiPoc mode......................53 6.6.1.4 NESTOR and NESTOR probe mode................56 6.6.1.5 SmartONE mode......................58 Importing workspace files (NESTOR, SmartONE Expert)........59 ® Pairing Bluetooth devices..................60 Changing keyboard language..................61 6.10 Verify virtual memory settings...................63 7 Measurement Setup................
Page 6 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B Microsoft EDGE browser update................94 8.5.1 Preparation........................95 8.5.2 Microsoft EDGE browser local installation..............95 8.5.3 Microsoft EDGE browser remote installation..............96 8.5.4 Microsoft EDGE browser installation using a USB stick..........96 Software update - details....................97 8.6.1 Remote ViCom server software..................
Page 7 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B 10.6.2 Booting from the R&S TSMA6B image stick............... 117 10.6.3 Capturing an image from R&S TSMA6B..............117 10.6.4 Applying an image to R&S TSMA6B................119 11 Troubleshooting................. 122 11.1 LED indicated errors....................122 11.2 Evaluate selftest file....................123 11.3 Access the firmware log file..................123 11.4...
Page 8 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B A.1.2 IP settings........................151 A.1.3 HW info........................152 Configuration......................154 A.2.1 System........................154 A.2.1.1 Mode........................... 155 A.2.1.2 Power.......................... 155 A.2.1.3 RF band........................156 A.2.1.4 Password........................156 A.2.1.5 Watchdog........................157 A.2.2 Connectivity.........................157 A.2.2.1 Bluetooth........................157 A.2.2.2 WLAN..........................158 A.2.2.3 WLAN AP........................
Page 9 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B B.3.2 GSM RSSI scan......................170 B.3.2.1 GSM preferences......................170 B.3.2.2 GSM scan results......................170 B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N pilot scan................... 171 B.3.3.1 WCDMA Top-N pilot preferences................171 B.3.3.2 WCDMA Top-N pilot scan results................172 B.3.4 LTE top signal scan..................... 173 B.3.4.1 LTE top signal preferences..................173 B.3.4.2...
Page 10 ® Contents R&S TSMA6B User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 11: Safety And Regulatory Information
® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSMA6B Safety instructions 1 Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The R&S TSMA6B is intended as an integrated solution for efficient drive and walk testing.
Page 12 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSMA6B Safety instructions aged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support. Operating the product The product is intended for mobile use. The maximum weight of the product is provi- ded in the data sheet.
Page 13: Labels On The Product
® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSMA6B Labels on the product For safe handling, follow these rules: ● Do not short-circuit the battery. ● Do not mechanically damage the battery. Do not open or disassemble the battery. ● Do not expose the battery to high temperatures such as open flames, hot surfaces and sunlight.
Page 14: Wlan/Bluetooth Adapter
® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSMA6B WLAN/Bluetooth adapter Table 1-1: Labels regarding product and environment safety Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the prod- uct has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see "Disposing of electrical and electronic equipment"...
Page 15: Warning Messages In The Documentation
® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSMA6B Warning messages in the documentation 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 16: Korea Certification Class A
® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSMA6B Korea certification class A 1.5 Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 17: Welcome
® Welcome R&S TSMA6B Documentation overview 2 Welcome 2.1 Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the R&S TSMA6B user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/tsmx 2.1.1 Getting started manual Introduces the R&S TSMA6B and describes how to set up and start working with the product.
Page 18: Key Features
® Welcome R&S TSMA6B Key features www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/tsmx 2.2 Key features As in-building traffic in cellular networks grows, there is an increased need for indoor measurements. While traditional drive test systems consist of a laptop with test mobile phones and scanners, there are also walk-test solutions that use tablets and smart- phones.
Page 19: Getting Started
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use 3 Getting started 3.1 Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. 3.1.1 Unpacking and checking 1. Unpack the product carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the prod- uct later.
Page 20: Mounting The Product In A Rack
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use 3.1.3.2 Mounting the product in a rack To mount the product in a rack 1. Use an adapter kit to prepare the product for rack mounting. a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the product. For the order number, see data sheet.
Page 21: Connecting Antennas
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use 3.1.5 Connecting antennas The SMA connector is sensitive to mechanical stress. Use the following handling pre- cautions. ● Always use a torque wrench and mount the cable end with 60 Ncm. ● Do not stack adapters directly at the SMA connector.
Page 22: Connecting Devices For Local Operation (Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor) (Optional)
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use To use the R&S TSMA6B in scanner mode Only the scanner is active. The internal CPU is not powered. You can use the R&S TSMA6B like an R&D TSME6 and access via the "SCAN" port, which serves as the LAN interface to connect with the PC.
Page 23: Using External Ssd R&S Tsma6B-Beb (Optional)
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use 3.1.8 Using external SSD R&S TSMA6B-BEB (optional) Correct connection between R&S TSMA6B and SSD The option is pre-assembled and can only be ordered from the factory. 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 (see Figure 3-2).
Page 24: Connecting Lan
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use Figure 3-3: Remove SSD enclosure 1 = Tab 2 = Direction to remove external disk 3.1.9 Connecting LAN The R&S TSMA6B provides two different LAN interfaces. ● SCAN port: GBit LAN interface with a fix IP address as default setting. It used to connect a sec- ond scanner.
Page 25: Connecting Test Mobile Phones (Optional)
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use For information how to connect an additional adapter, see https://www.rohde- schwarz.com/driver/tsma6/. 3.1.11 Connecting test mobile phones (optional) When you connect a test mobile phone to a USB port for the first time, the installation of the appropriate drivers is mandatory.
Page 26: Connecting To An Ac Power Supply
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use Figure 3-4: Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter +12 V DC = green/yellow cabling = brown/white cabling 3.1.12.3 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.
Page 27: Connecting To A Battery Pack
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use Figure 3-5: DC IN connectors 1 = DC IN connector R&S TSMA6B-BP 2 = DC IN connector R&S TSMA6B 3. Insert the AC power plug into a power outlet with ground contact. 3.1.12.4 Connecting to a battery pack You can use the R&S TSMA6B-BP battery pack as power supply.
Page 28 ® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use 2. Screw the collar screws (standard accessory of R&S TSMA6B-BP) on the top of the R&S TSMA6B with a Torx 8 screw driver. Torque: 0.66 Nm ± 0.05 Nm ● Figure 3-6: Collar screws 1 = Collar screws 3.
Page 29 ® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use Figure 3-7: Aligning R&S TSMA6B-BP and R&S TSMA6/6B 1 = R&S TSMA6B-BP 2 = Collar screws 3 = R&S TSMA6/6B 4 = Snap in holes on the bottom pane of R&S TSMA6/6B 4.
Page 30: Switching On Or Off R&S Tsma6B
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use Figure 3-8: Connected R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSMA6B-BP 1 = Attach R&S TSMA6B to R&S TSMA6B-BP 2 = Move R&S TSMA6/6B to the rear side 3 = Power connection established (docking connector is snapped in) 3.1.13 Switching on or off R&S TSMA6B The behavior depends on the configured "Startup Settings"...
Page 31: Calibrating Gps For Dead Reckoning
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Preparing for use Figure 3-9: Power button For the power state LEDs, see Table 3-1. For a coldstart, hold the power on/off button at least 5 s. 3.1.14 Calibrating GPS for dead reckoning The following steps are necessary to enable untethered dead reckoning with the inte- grated receiver (see "GPS Ant.
Page 32: Instrument Tour
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Instrument tour 3.2 Instrument tour The meanings of the labels on the product are described in Chapter 1.2, "Labels on the product", on page 13. 3.2.1 Front panel tour The front panel of the R&S TSMA6B does not provide any connectors or control ele- ments for operation.
Page 33 ® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Instrument tour 11 = "AUX connector (SMA) - synchronization R&S TSME4/6 / R&S TSMExxDC" on page 35 12 = "GPS Ant. connector (SMA) - GPS antenna input" on page 35 13 = "Status LEDs - Scanner Pwr / State" on page 35 14 = "HDMI connector (2x)"...
Page 34 ® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Instrument tour Restore button See (3) in Figure 3-11. System recovery to factory or user default. Use a slim, dull object for pressing the button. Min button hold time for detection: 20 sec USB 3.0 (2x 1.5 A, 2x 0.9 A, Type A) See (4) in Figure 3-11.
Page 35 ® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Instrument tour 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 36 ® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Instrument tour Scanner Pwr LED State LED State Green Red (BLINKING, 2/s) Temperature warning Green Temperature error n.a. Red (BLINKING, 2/s) Scanner error Temperature warning n.a. Scanner error Temperature error HDMI connector (2x) See (14) in Figure 3-11.
Page 37: Built-In Gps Receiver
® Getting started R&S TSMA6B Instrument tour Connecting external storage devices, tablets and test mobile phones. Total power (USB-C): max. 3 A Overall USB current (USB-C, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0): max. 3 A 3.2.3 Built-In GPS receiver The integrated multi-GNSS (GPS / BeiDou / Galileo / GLONASS) receiver enables the use of three satellite systems in parallel.
Page 38: Option Concept
® Option concept R&S TSMA6B Scanner options 4 Option concept The option concept is designed as follows. ● Optional accessories – R&S TSMA6-ZCB2 (Carrying bag) – R&S TSMA6-Z1 (AC adapter) – R&S TSMA6-Z2 (19" rack adapter) – R&S TSMA6-Z5 (Carrying box) –...
Page 39: Technology Options
® Option concept R&S TSMA6B Scanner options 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. Following technology options are available: Table 4-1: Available R&S TSMA6B technology options Option...
Page 40: Software Options
® Option concept R&S TSMA6B Software options Upgrade options are available to increase the bandwidth of the R&S TSMA6B from a limited number of bands to full bandwidth. Following band options are available: Table 4-2: Available R&S TSMA6B band options Option Order Number Description...
Page 41: General Workflows
® General workflows R&S TSMA6B 5 General workflows Prerequisites ● Antennas connected (RF, GPS) ● Software license available. With WiBu following solutions are possible. – Wibu dongle – Wibu software license - requires no dongle ● Power supply connected (DC/AC/Battery Pack) and TSMA6B switched on ●...
Page 42: R&S Nestor-Based Workflow
® General workflows R&S TSMA6B R&S SmartONE based workflow 5.1 R&S NESTOR-based workflow * For details about the prerequisites, see "Prerequisites" on page 41. 5.2 R&S SmartONE based workflow * For details about the prerequisites, see "Prerequisites" on page 41. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─...
Page 43 ® General workflows R&S TSMA6B R&S SmartONE based workflow User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 44: Configuring The R&S Tsma6B
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Accessing the R&S TSMA6B 6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6B 6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6B There are different ways to control measurements on the R&S TSMA6B. ● Local operation To use the R&S TSMA6B as an ordinary PC, an external monitor, mouse and key- board have to be connected to the R&S TSMA6B.
Page 45: Using Wlan From A Remote Pc Or Smartphone
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Accessing the R&S TSMA6B The R&S TSMA6B web GUI opens automatically. If not, type the following URL: http://localhost 6.1.1.2 Using WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone 1. On the remote device, search for the TSMA6B WLAN network. The WLAN access point on the R&S TSMA6B starts automatically by factory default.
Page 46 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Accessing the R&S TSMA6B 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 6.1.1, "Using the R&S TSMA6B web GUI",...
Page 47: Connecting To Lan/Wan From A Remote Pc
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Changing IP addresses 8. The remote desktop connection is established. The R&S TSMA6B can be controlled from the remote PC. 6.2 Connecting to LAN/WAN from a remote PC Network environment Before connecting the product to a local area network (LAN), consider the following: ●...
Page 48: Connecting With R&S Tsma6B Wlan Access Point
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point ● Chapter A.2.2.5, "LAN SCAN", on page 161 6.4 Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point The R&S TSMA6B has a built-in WLAN access point. The usage of WLAN is restricted to indoor use. 1.
Page 49 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point 4. Select "Connect using a security key instead". 5. Enter the network security key and click "Next". Default security key: instrument User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 50: Changing Wlan Settings
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Changing WLAN settings The connection to the WLAN access point is established, when it is reported as "Connected". 6.5 Changing WLAN settings To change the WLAN settings (WLAN mode and preferred band), proceed as follows. To change WLAN mode and preferred band.
Page 51: Selecting Measurement Mode
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode 6.6 Selecting measurement mode The CPU switch must be in normal mode (see Chapter 3.1.6, "Selecting operation mode (normal/scanner)", on page 21). Select the measurement mode with the following steps. 1.
Page 52: Measurement Modes
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode Measurement modes are only selectable, if the appropriate SW applications are instal- led (see Chapter 8.6, "Software update - details", on page 97). The "PC Mode" is always selectable. 6.6.1 Measurement modes 6.6.1.1 PC mode In this mode, none of the following measurement modes are active and the device is in...
Page 53: Qualipoc Mode
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode This mode starts the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6B. Measurement con- figuration and data collection are done from a remotely connected handheld device (smartphone or tablet PC). The Remote Vicom client application need to be developed by customer side.
Page 54 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode ® 3. On the handheld device, start the QualiPoc application. 4. Touch the main menu , and then touch "Device manager" 5. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch "NCM". Figure 6-1: Add NCM ®...
Page 55 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode Figure 6-2: 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 6-3: Pair NCM Figure 6-4: Bluetooth pairing request 8.
Page 56: Nestor And Nestor Probe Mode
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode Figure 6-5: Scanner ready For more details about the QualiPoc configuration and usage, refer to the user docu- ® mentation of QualiPoc 6.6.1.4 NESTOR and NESTOR probe mode The NESTOR mode is only displayed if the NESTOR software is installed (see Chap- ter 8.6.2, "R&S NESTOR software",...
Page 57 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode 1. In the web-GUI, set the "Mode of Operation" to "NESTOR". 2. Select or unselect "Autostart". ● Unselected: NESTOR starts without workspace parameter and the workspace selector box is inactive. ●...
Page 58: Smartone Mode
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Selecting measurement mode 6.6.1.5 SmartONE mode The SmartONE modes are only displayed if SmartONE software is installed (see Chapter 8.6.3, "R&S SmartONE setup (SmartBenchmarker, ROMES, QualiPoc)", on page 104). To use the R&S TSMA6B with R&S SmartONE, the following steps must be performed. 1.
Page 59: Importing Workspace Files (Nestor, Smartone Expert)
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Importing workspace files (NESTOR, SmartONE Expert) R&S SmartONE Expert is automatically started in this mode with a workspace file. The workspace file need to be selected via the drop-down menu. ● Workspace File In "Autostart"...
Page 60: Pairing Bluetooth ® Devices
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B ® Pairing Bluetooth devices Import of SmartONE Expert workspace file Importing of the R&S SmartONE Expert workspace file is an additional requirement for operating in the "SmartONE Expert" mode. 1. Start the R&S TSMA6B web GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Using the R&S TSMA6B GUI", on page 44).
Page 61: Changing Keyboard Language
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Changing keyboard language ● STATUS = On ● Visibility = Visible If necessary, change the settings via the buttons on the right. 3. On the remote device, activate Bluetooth and enable visibility. Note: For devices with Android versions ≥ 5.0, there may be problems with visibil- ity of the device.
Page 62 ® 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. 4.
Page 63: Verify Virtual Memory Settings
® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 5. Next, select the version of the chosen language. 6. After successfully adding the language, it should be listed as selectable language. 7. Change the keyboard language via windows taskbar. 6.10 Verify virtual memory settings To enable virtual memory on the R&S TSMA6B, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 64 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 2. In the "Settings", select "System". 3. In "Systems", select "About". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 65 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 4. Select "System info". 5. Select "Advanced System Settings". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 66 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 6. Select the tab "Advanced". 7. Select "Settings..." in the section "Performance". 8. Select the tab "Advanced". 9. Select "Change..." in the section "Virtual memory". 10. Enable "Automatically manage paging file size for all devices". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─...
Page 67 ® Configuring the R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B Verify virtual memory settings 11. Click "OK" to close the dialog. 12. Reboot the device. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 68: Measurement Setup
® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with other devices 7 Measurement Setup 7.1 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with other devices 4 collar screws are part of the standard accessory of the R&S TSMA6B. Additional col- lar screws are part of the R&S TSME6/TSMExxDC accessory or can be ordered as spare parts (R&S no.
Page 69: Connecting R&S Tsma6/6B-Bp With R&S Tsme6 And R&S Tsmexxdc/Tsms53Dc
® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with other devices Figure 7-2: 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 7.1.2 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...
Page 70 ® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with other devices 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. Align the collar screws with the snap-in holes on the bottom of an R&S TSME6/ TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC and press the device down.
Page 71: Disconnecting The R&S Tsma6B From R&S Tsma6/6B-Bp And Other R&S Tsmx Devices
® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with other devices Figure 7-4: 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. Connect the power cable R&S TSMA6-BPPT resp. R&S TSMA6-BP2T from AUX1 resp. AUX2 to DC IN of R&S TSME6/xxDC/TSMS53DC. 7.1.3 Disconnecting the R&S TSMA6B from R&S TSMA6/6B-BP and other R&S TSMx devices To disconnect the R&S TSMA6B from R&S TSMA6/6B-BP and R&S TSMx devices...
Page 72: Use Cases
® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Use cases Figure 7-5: Disconnect R&S TSMA6/6B 7.2 Use cases In the following, you find several uses cases with different combinations of TSMAx devices. 7.2.1 R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6B-BP 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.
Page 73 ® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Use cases Figure 7-6: R&S TSMA6B + R&S TSME6 1 = LAN connection: R&S TSMA6B (SCAN port) - R&S TSME6 2 = Synchronization: R&S TSMA6B - R&S TSME6 3 = DC power: R&S TSMA6B-BP - R&S TSME6 4 = RF: R&S TSMA6B RF In <...
Page 74: R&S Tsma6B With R&S Tsmexxdc And R&S Tsma6B-Bp
® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Use cases Additional devices like R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC can also be mounted to the side. Figure 7-7: Example: R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSME6 mounted to the side 7.2.2 R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSMExxDC and R&S TSMA6B-BP Figure 7-8: R&S TSMA6B + R&S TSMExxDC 1 = Synchronization: R&S TSMA6B - R&S TSMExxDC 2 = DC power: R&S TSMA6B-BP - R&S TSMExxDC...
Page 75: R&S Tsma6B With R&S Tsmexxdc, R&S Tsme6 And R&Stsma6B-Bp
® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Use cases For the DC power between R&S TSMA6B-BP and R&S TSME6, you need the power cable R&S TSMA6-BPPT. Using an R&S TSME30DC (see Figure 7-8), you can connect the RF antenna to two RF connectors with different frequency ranges (24 GHz to 27.5 GHz and 27 GHz to 30 GHz).
Page 76 ® Measurement Setup R&S TSMA6B Use cases 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 (1). Do not connect the DC power to the R&S TSMA6B (2). Figure 7-10: DC IN connectors 1 = DC IN connector R&S TSMA6B-BP 2 = DC IN connector R&S TSMA6B User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─...
Page 77: Installing Firmware And Software Updates
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Prerequisites 8 Installing firmware and software updates 8.1 Downloading setup file Firmware and R&S TSMA6B Windows operating system update packages for the R&S TSMA6B can be downloaded from the Rohde & Schwarz web page https://www.rohde- schwarz.com/us/firmware/tsmx.
Page 78 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Prerequisites 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 79: Updating Firmware/Software/Tools - General Instructions
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 4. Reload the web GUI after changing the mode, and ensure that the "Mode of Oper- ation" is "PC Mode". 8.3 Updating firmware/software/tools - general instruc- tions After a firmware update, perform the following steps.
Page 80 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 2. Switch on the R&S TSMA6B via the power button. 3. Copy the setup file for firmware/software/EDGE/TsmeTools (.zip or .exe) into a temporary directory on the R&S TSMA6B. 4.
Page 81 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 8. Select "Next>". 9. The package dialog lists all the available packages in the setup. In general, you can skip this dialog without any changes. Select "Automatic Reboot". 10.
Page 82 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions Note: Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update. 11. The device reboots automatically after the installation is complete. If the automatic reboot does not start, reboot manually. 12.
Page 83: Remote Installation Of The Setup File
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 14. The firmware update is completed successfully and the device is ready for opera- tion, when the LEDs display the following state. Mode LED = green resp. blue (depends on the state of the WLAN access point) 15.
Page 84 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 4. Select "Remote Installation" and "Next>". 5. In the License Agreement window, check "I accept the license agreement". 6. Select "Next>". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 85 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 7. The package dialog lists all the available packages to install. All packages, which you need to install, are already pre-selected. 8. Select "Next>". 9. After a while, all R&S TSMA6B devices in the network are listed in the "Device List" dialog.
Page 86 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 10. Select "Install". Note: Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update. 11. 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!".
Page 87: Installation Using A Usb Stick
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 16. To configure the required measurement mode, see Chapter 6.6, "Selecting mea- surement mode", on page 51. The R&S TSMA6B is ready for operation. 8.3.3 Installation using a USB stick The setup is initiated via the web GUI of the R&S TSMA6B.
Page 88 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 8. A confirmation dialog appears. Confirm with "OK" to start the update. 9. The firmware/software installation starts. The status text in the web GUI displays "Installation in progress…". The Mode LED starts blinking blue.
Page 89 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions Note: Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update. 10. Once the installation of all firmware/software packages has finished, the R&S TSMA6B reboots. After reboot, the firmware is running a selftest (Mode LED is blinking green).
Page 90: Calling R&S Tsma6B Web Gui
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions 14. 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) 15.
Page 91: Subsequent Steps After Firmware Update
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B R&S TSME tools update TSMAx-xxxxxx = R&S TSMA6B host name This information can be found on a label at the bottom. ● Local Open the web browser (Microsoft EDGE or Internet Explorer). The web GUI starts automatically.
Page 92: Preparation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B R&S TSME tools update 8.4.1 Preparation 1. Download the R&S TSME Tools setup file TSMAx-TsmeTools-v<x.y.z.z1>.exe from https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/ software/tsmx/. 2. Choose the way of installation (local, remote, USB stick) and follow the instructions on how to update the R&S TSME Tools (see Chapter 8.3, "Updating firmware/soft- ware/tools - general...
Page 93: R&S Tsme Tools Remote Installation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B R&S TSME tools update 8.4.3 R&S TSME tools remote installation Follow the general instructions in Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 83, step 1 step The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and "Next >". All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup...
Page 94: Microsoft Edge Browser Update
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Microsoft EDGE browser update The following steps are similar to the installation using a USB stick, see Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick", on page 87, step 8 and following. 8.5 Microsoft EDGE browser update Starting with firmware version 4.1.0.4 there is also a Microsoft EDGE browser installa- tion available for R&S TSMA6/TSMA6B.
Page 95: Preparation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Microsoft EDGE browser update 8.5.1 Preparation 1. Download the Microsoft EDGE browser setup file TSMAx-EDGE-Setup-<version>.zip from https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/ software/tsmx. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to update the browser.
Page 96: Microsoft Edge Browser Remote Installation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Microsoft EDGE browser update 8.5.3 Microsoft EDGE browser remote installation Follow the general instructions in Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 83, step 1 step The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and "Next >". All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup...
Page 97: Software Update - Details
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details The following steps are similar to the installation using a USB stick, see Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick", on page 87, step 8 and following. 8.6 Software update - details Make sure, that the latest firmware is installed on the device before you start with the installation of software packages.
Page 98: Remote Vicom Server Software
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 8.6.1 Remote ViCom server software The Remote ViCom server (rViCom) is an additional software package for the R&S TSMA6B. An upgrade of the Remote ViCom package is only recommended when operating the R&S TSMA6B in "rViCom Server"...
Page 99: Vicom Server Remote Installation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.1, "Local execution of the setup file", on page 79, step 7 and following. Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update. 8.6.1.3 ViCom server remote installation Follow the general instructions in...
Page 100: Vicom Server Installation Using A Usb Stick
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 83, step 5 and following. 8.6.1.4 ViCom server installation using a USB stick Follow the general instructions in Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick",...
Page 101: R&S Nestor Software
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details The following steps are similar to the installation using a USB stick, see Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick", on page 87, step 8 and following. 8.6.2 R&S NESTOR software Only execute the dedicated NESTOR setup for R&S TSMA6B.
Page 102: Nestor Remote Installation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Local Installation" and "Next". All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.1, "Local execution of the setup file", on page 79, step 7...
Page 103: Nestor Installation Using A Usb Stick
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 83, step 5 and following. 8.6.2.4 NESTOR installation using a USB stick Follow the general instructions in Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick",...
Page 104: R&S Smartone Setup (Smartbenchmarker, Romes, Qualipoc)
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details The following steps are similar to the installation using a USB stick, see Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick", on page 87, step 8 and following. 8.6.3 R&S SmartONE setup (SmartBenchmarker, ROMES, QualiPoc) It is recommended to install and use the Microsoft Edge browser with R&S SmartONE.
Page 105: Preparation
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 8.6.3.1 Preparation 1. Download the SmartONE setup file TSMAx-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. 8.6.3.2 SmartONE local installation Follow the general instructions in...
Page 106: Smartone Installation Using A Usb Stick
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 8.3.2, "Remote installation of the setup file", on page 83, step 5 and following. 8.6.3.4 SmartONE installation using a USB stick Follow the general instructions in Chapter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick",...
Page 107: Initial Software Start / Measurement Mode Selection
® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 2. The following steps are similar to the installation using a USB stick, see Chap- ter 8.3.3, "Installation using a USB stick", on page 87, step 8 and following. 8.6.3.5 Initial software start / measurement mode selection After the successful installation of R&S SmartONE, the device always is in "QualiPoc"...
Page 108 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 4. Select "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 ─ 05...
Page 109 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 2. Select "OK". 3. In the "ROMESTecSelectorGUI" window, select "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". 5.
Page 110 ® Installing firmware and software updates R&S TSMA6B Software update - details 6. In the "Installation Check", select "Don't Ask again" and "Continue". Initial starting of SmartONE Standard (R&S SmartBenchmarker) 1. Start the web GUI. 2. Navigate to "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode". 3.
Page 111: Installing Software Options (Scanner, Nestor)
® Installing software options (Scanner, NESTOR) R&S TSMA6B Installing R&S NESTOR options 9 Installing software options (Scanner, NES- TOR) 9.1 Installing scanner options To install scanner options, perform the followings steps. 1. Start the web GUI of the R&S TSMA6B. 2.
Page 112: User Backup And Restore
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Preparing a backup for R&S TSMA6B image stick 10 User backup and restore 10.1 Creating a user backup The user backup creates an image copy of partition C:/ on a hidden partition on the device.
Page 113: Restoring A Backup
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Restoring a backup The status of the backup creation process is displayed in the bottom status line of the web-GUI. After restoring an R&S TSMA6B with an existing Debian backup, the Debian installa- tion is recovered automatically at the initial power-up sequence.
Page 114: Restoring With Debian Installation
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Restoring with Debian installation Table 10-2: Restore conditions Initiate Restore / Restore button Restore button Restore factory backup Available Partitions (see Chapter 10.5, "Restoring the factory backup", on page 115) Factory Backup User Backup (see Chap- No user backup ter 10.1, "Creating a user...
Page 115: Restoring The Factory Backup
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images If you press "Start", the current Debian installation is overwritten with your Debian backup. 10.5 Restoring the factory backup The system recovery via the "Restore" button recovers always to the latest user backup if available on the device (see Table 10-2).
Page 116: Creating An R&S Tsma6B Image Stick
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images ● Creating an R&S TSMA6B image stick..............116 ● Booting from the R&S TSMA6B image stick............117 ● Capturing an image from R&S TSMA6B............... 117 ● Applying an image to R&S TSMA6B..............
Page 117: Booting From The R&S Tsma6B Image Stick
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images ● bootmgr.efi When the creation of the image stick has finished, you can boot the R&S TSMA6B from this stick. 10.6.2 Booting from the R&S TSMA6B image stick To boot from the R&S TSMA6B image stick, proceed as follows.
Page 118 ® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images 3. After the capture process has finished, the message "Operation successfully done." appears. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 119: Applying An Image To R&S Tsma6B
® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images 4. Press "OK". 5. Remove the R&S TSMA6B image stick. The R&S TSMA6B image stick now contains the image files (/Device/Images). 6. Press "Reboot". The R&S TSMA6B reboots normally in the previously selected mode of operation. The image files, which are available on the R&S TSMA6B image stick in the directory (/Device/Images can be saved manually on a PC.
Page 120 ® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images 3. After the apply process has finished, the message "Operation successfully done." appears. 4. Press "OK". User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 121 ® User backup and restore R&S TSMA6B Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images 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 ─ 05...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B LED indicated errors 11 Troubleshooting For all troubleshooting procedures, connect keyboard, mouse and a monitor to the R&S TSMA6B. ● LED indicated errors..................... 122 ● Evaluate selftest file....................123 ● Access the firmware log file.................. 123 ●...
Page 123: Evaluate Selftest File
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Write battery info into firmware log file 11.2 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. To open the Selftestresult.txt, proceed as follows. 1.
Page 124: Verify Scanner Link / Recall Device Info Using Tsme Device Manager
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME device manager To write battery info into firmware log file 1. Navigate to "Configuration" > "System" > "Power". 2. Under "Battery", press "Start". The battery info is written to the firmware log file (see Chapter 11.3, "Access the firmware log file",...
Page 125 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME device manager Figure 11-1: Tab "Device Info" The table includes the following information: Table 11-1: 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 Variant Number...
Page 126: Device Analysis Output
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME device manager Label Description Product Change Index Version of the device MAC Address Network address of the R&S TSMA6B FPGA Available FPGA Bit File Ver- Previous firmware version backups stored on the device) sions Current FPGA Bit File Version Currently used firmware version...
Page 127: Verify Installed License Keys
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME device manager 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 128: R&S Tsma6B Automatically Switches Off After Power On
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B R&S TSMA6B automatically switches off after power on Label Description Activation Type Activation can be permanent or temporary Valid From Start of validity for temporary license Valid To End of validity for temporary license Time to Expiration Time left until license expires Option Index For internal use only...
Page 129: 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) 11.7 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. User Manual 4901.4026.02 ─ 05...
Page 130 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) 1. Check the LEDs of the device (see Chapter 11.1, "LED indicated errors", on page 122). ● If an error is indicated, follow the instructions according to the indicated error. ●...
Page 131 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B 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 ●...
Page 132: Verify Lan Settings (Internal Scanner Connection)
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Verify LAN settings (internal scanner connection) 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. 8.
Page 133: No Remote Access Via Lan Port
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No remote access via LAN port Figure 11-3: 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 11.9 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:...
Page 134 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No remote access via LAN port Optical check 1. Check on the rear panel, if the LAN cable is connected to the remote control LAN port (see connector (14) in Figure 3-11. The LAN port is marked with the LAN symbol. The default setting for this port is "DHCP client".
Page 135 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No remote access via LAN port Figure 11-4: Web GUI - Overview > IP Settings 3. Check the setting of the R&S TSMA6B LAN port (see Figure 11-5). The default set- ting is "DHCP". Figure 11-5: Web GUI - LAN Connection Ping command Execute the ping command from the Windows command prompt on the host PC.
Page 136 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No remote access via LAN port 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.
Page 137: Wlan Access Point Not Detected By External Pc, Mobile Or Tablet
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point not detected by external PC, mobile or tablet 11.10 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.
Page 138 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point not detected by external PC, mobile or tablet 4. Verify the IP settings via the web GUI. Navigate to "Home" > "IP Settings". IP address of WLAN AP = 192.168.137.1 5. Verify WLAN adapter settings. Many of the connection troubles are based on misconfigured WLAN adapter set- tings or the settings does not match the WLAN adapter settings on the host device.
Page 139: Web Gui Not Accessible Via Wlan Connection
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Web GUI not accessible via WLAN connection Check for the following entries: ● "TSMA6B WLAN AP" ● "TSMA6B WLAN Connection" If the adapters are not listed in the view, we recommend a recovery of the factory backup (see Chapter 10, "User backup and restore",...
Page 140: Web Gui Locally Not Accessible
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Web GUI locally not accessible 5. Check the IP address of the WLAN connection on your handheld device. It must be in the subnet 192.168.137.xxx. ● If the subnet is correct, continue with Chapter 11.12, "Web GUI locally not accessible", on page 140.
Page 141 ® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Web GUI locally not accessible 2. In the Windows "Start" menu, enter "Services" and check the state of the following services. ● R&S TSMA Monitoring Application running? ● R&S WebServer running? Figure 11-7: R&S TSMA6B Services If both services are running, continue with step 3.
Page 142: Slow/Instable Wlan Connection
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B ® Bluetooth device not detected by R&S TSMA6B 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 10, "User backup and restore", on page 112).
Page 143 ® Troubleshooting R&S 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.
Page 144: No Rf / Gps Data
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B No RF / GPS data If you need to transport or ship the product, see Chapter 12, "Transporting", on page 146. 11.15 No RF / GPS data 1. Check if the RF antenna is connected to the RF port. Figure 11-8: RF antenna connector 1 = RF port 2.
Page 145: Contacting Customer Support
® Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6B Contacting customer support "Start > R&S TSME Tools > TSME Device Manager" Check if there are any error messages in the "TSME Device Manager". ● If errors are reported in the "Device Analysis Output" window, follow the instruc- tions.
Page 146: Transporting
® Transporting R&S TSMA6B 12 Transporting Packing Use the original packaging material. It consists of antistatic wrap for electrostatic pro- tection and packing material designed for the product. If you do not have the original packaging, use similar materials that provide the same level of protection.
Page 147: Maintenance, Storage And Disposal
® Maintenance, storage and disposal R&S TSMA6B Disposal 13 Maintenance, storage and disposal The product does not require regular maintenance. It only requires occasional clean- ing. It is however advisable to check the nominal data from time to time. 13.1 Cleaning Do not use any liquids for cleaning.
Page 148 ® Maintenance, storage and disposal R&S TSMA6B Disposal Figure 13-2: Disposal information in line with EU battery directive Dispose of batteries as specified by the local waste disposal agency. Alternatively, you can contact the Rohde & Schwarz local service representative. For information on returning batteries to Rohde &...
Page 149: Annex
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Home Annex A Web GUI reference To start the web GUI for configuration tasks, open a browser on your PC, tablet PC or smartphone and enter the following URL: http://192.168.137.1/ The web GUI offers the following pages for configuration tasks: ●...
Page 150 ® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Home └ ROMES......................151 └ EDGE......................151 └ Windows Update Installer................151 └ Microsoft Edge....................151 └ TSME Device Manager.................151 └ SmartONE.....................151 Battery Info........................151 └ Battery 1......................151 └ Battery 2......................151 └ Battery Life Time...................151 └ Mainboard Temperature................151 Status..........................
Page 151: Ip Settings
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Home ● number is the version of the basic image ● number is the version of the device installation Firmware ← FW/SW Version Firmware version NESTOR ← FW/SW Version Installed R&S NESTOR version (optional) ROMES ←...
Page 152: Hw Info
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Home LAN..........................152 SCAN (Int.)........................152 SCAN........................152 LAN EXT2 / EXT3 / EXT 5 / EXT6................152 WLAN AP (Overview)....................152 IP address of the remote LAN port SCAN (Int.) IP address of the internal scanner link LAN SCAN IP address of the "SCAN"...
Page 153: Scanner Info
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Home └ Used CLPD Version..................154 Correction Data (Downconverter)................154 └ Version......................154 └ Date......................154 Module Info (Downconverter)..................154 └ Controller Board....................154 └ Board.......................154 Scanner Info Displays IP and configuration settings of the internal scanner device. MAC Address ←...
Page 154: Configuration
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration CPU Info CPU system information Down Converter Info System information of the connected downconverter device. Available Config. ← Down Converter Info All stored firmware versions on the downconverter device. Used Config. ← Down Converter Info Currently used firmware version on the downconverter device.
Page 155: Mode
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration A.2.1.1 Mode The "Mode" tab is used to configure and read back the selected mode of operation. Mode of Operation...................... 155 Current Measurement....................155 Mode of Operation Set of radio buttons for all supported modes of operation. The desired measurement mode is selected and activated by pressing "Submit".
Page 156: Rf Band
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration Battery Press "Start" to write the battery info into the firmware log file. Shutdown Settings Configures the auto-power off behavior of the R&S TSMA6x. Note: To support this mode, connect a R&S TSMA6B battery pack. Auto Power Off ←...
Page 157: Watchdog
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration A.2.1.5 Watchdog In the "Watchdog" tab, you can define the behavior of the watchdog. Watchdog Settings...................... 157 Watchdog Settings By default, the internal watchdog is disabled and does not trigger a restart if the given watchdog time interval is asserted.
Page 158: Wlan
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration A.2.2.2 WLAN The "WLAN" tab is used to recall and configure settings of the embedded WLAN mod- ule. The "WLAN" tab is only available if the switch WLAN/Blutooth is in position "On". WLAN Adapter......................
Page 159: Wlan Ap
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration Enter the static IP configuration in the dialog below. ● IP address ● Subnet Mask ● Default Gateway ● DNS Server It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server. WLAN Settings Specify the WLAN standard and the preferred band.
Page 160: Lan
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration └ Status (WLAN AP)..................160 └ SSID......................160 └ Current Network Key..................160 └ New Network Key..................160 └ Confirm Network Key..................160 WLAN Access Point Specify the configuration details for the WLAN access point. Status (WLAN AP) ←...
Page 161: Lan Scan
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Configuration State (LAN) ← LAN Connection Displays the state of the LAN connection connected | disconnected R&S TSMA6BTCP/IP Mode (LAN) ← LAN Connection The IP address configuration can be switched between "DHCP" (receive IP address from host) and static IP ("Static").
Page 162: File Transfer
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B File transfer The tabs for the additional LAN ports are only visible, if you connect a USB to LAN adapter to the R&S TSMA6B. LAN Connection ( EXT2 / EXT3 / EXT5 / EXT6)............162 └...
Page 163: Options
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Options Upload ← File Transfer Specifies the file (e.g. workspace file) to be transferred from a connected device to the R&S TSMA6B. The default path is D:\Upload. Note: The maximum file size for the upload is 2048 MB. With "Apply Path", you can specify a user-specific path for uploading files.
Page 164: Install
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Update Option Type Type name of installed license key Option Material No. R&S order number of the SW license Activation Type Activation type of license key (temporary or permanent) Valid From / Valid To Start and expiration date of the license key Option Index Index number of the license key...
Page 165: Backup
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Restart ● "Windows Setup File" ● "SmartONE Setup File" ● "ViCom Setup File" ● "EDGE and TSME Tools Setup File" The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web GUI. A.6 Backup The "Backup"...
Page 166: Help
® Web GUI reference R&S TSMA6B Help Click "OK" to reboot the R&S TSMA6B. PowerCycle To restart the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6B, click "PowerCycle". The following message appears. Click "OK" to reboot the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6B. A.8 Help The "Help"...
Page 167: B Introduction To Remote Vicom Sample App
® Introduction to remote ViCom sample app R&S TSMA6B Requirements B Introduction to remote ViCom sample app B.1 Overview The R&S TSMA6B provides an open remote ViCom interface that allows the integra- tion into Windows and Android-based software tools. Via rViCom API, it is possible to configure and control TSMA6B scanner measurements from a remote PC / tablet.
Page 168: Usage
® Introduction to remote ViCom sample app R&S TSMA6B Usage 3. Install the Sample App on the Android device. B.3 Usage B.3.1 Connection establishment 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.
Page 169 ® 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 170: 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. B.3.2 GSM RSSI scan B.3.2.1 GSM preferences...
Page 171: 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 172: 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 173: 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. ● Yellow The measurement is running but no measurement data are received.
Page 174: 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). Figure B-10: LTE Scan Result View Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed.
Page 175: 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. For Bluetooth, the optimal buffer size varies between 81.000 byte and 165.000 byte.
Page 176: 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. B.3.6 RF power scan B.3.6.1 RF power scan references...
Page 177 ® 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 178: 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 179 ® 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 180: Configuring Measurement Bands - "Band Configuration
® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Configuring measurement bands - "Band Configuration" Label Description Activation Type Activation can be permanent or temporary Valid From Start of validity for temporary license Valid To End of validity for temporary license Time to Expiration Time left until license expires Option Index...
Page 181 ® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Configuring measurement bands - "Band Configuration" When using a R&S TSMA6B with a limited number of measurement bands, you must consider the band configuration of the scanner when planning a measurement task. The scanner will only provide measurement results for those bands that are currently configured on the scanner.
Page 182: Obtaining Firmware And Correction Data Updates - "Updates
® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S TSMA6B Obtaining firmware and correction data updates - "Updates" Band configuration changes Changes to the band configuration cannot be made randomly; within any 48-hour period, the band configuration may only be changed up to 5 times (where one "configu- ration change"...
Page 183: Aligning R&S Tsma6B Manually - "Self Alignment
® Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager R&S 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 184: 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 185 ® 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. RF Input Antenna Configuration ●...
Page 186: Index
® Index R&S TSMA6B Index Option Concept Band Options .............. 39 Band Options R&S NESTOR .............40 Available ..............40 Technology Options ............ 39 Brochures ................17 R&S TSMA6B Option concept .......... 38 Casing Release notes ..............17 Labels ................. 13 Remote rViCom Customer support ............

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