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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® 4902.0160.02 | Version 03 | R&S TSMS53DC Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. ® R&S TSMS53DC is indicated as R&S TSMS53DC.
Contents R&S TSMS53DC Contents 1 Safety information (multilingual)..........5 2 About the R&S TSMS53DC..........10 3 Preparing for use..............12 3.1 Unpacking and checking..............12 3.2 Connecting to power................12 3.2.1 Connecting to power via power splitter (Y) cable........12 3.2.2 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter..... 13 3.2.3 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via terminal......
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® Contents R&S TSMS53DC 5.1 Mounting R&S TSMS53DC or R&S TSME6 to R&S TSMA6/6B..21 5.2 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMS53DC...................22 6 Measurement setup............. 25 7 Korea certification class B..........29 8 Contacting customer support..........30 Manual 4902.0160.02 ─ 03...
® Safety information (multilingual) R&S TSMS53DC 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 TSMS53DC 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 TSMS53DC 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 TSMS53DC 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 TSMS53DC 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 4902.0160.02 ─ 03...
This document targets at all users, including technicians, operators, administra- tors and maintenance personnel. The required skills and experience of the users depend on the test setup and application in which the R&S TSMS53DC is used. Safety information in the documentation Safety information warns you of potential dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by dangerous situations.
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® About the R&S TSMS53DC R&S TSMS53DC Key features ● Ultra broadband RF frequency range for downconversion from 17 GHz to 53 ● Fully controlled by R&S TSMx6 network scanners to simplify operation and maximize the performance ● Simultaneous mmWave and sub 6 GHz measurements with a single scanner ●...
1. Connect the single end of the cable to the power supply, e.g. R&S TSME-Z1. Chapter 3.2.4, "Connecting to an AC power supply", on page 14. 2. Connect one of the Y-ends of the cable to "DC In" of the R&S TSMS53DC. Manual 4902.0160.02 ─ 03...
Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter You can connect the R&S TSMS53DC via cigarette lighter cable R&S TSME6- ZCC (order no. 4900.1900.02). 1. Check the rating of the vehicle DC power supply. It has to be 12 V/24 V.
● R&S TSME-Z1 has an output power of about 30 W, sufficient for up to two products, one TSME6 and one TSMS53DC. ● R&S TSMA6-Z1 has an output power of 105 W and is suitable for multiple TSMx products.
® Preparing for use R&S TSMS53DC Connecting to IF1-IF3 (IF outputs) 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.
® Preparing for use R&S TSMS53DC Connecting to Aux To connect to IF1 (SMA) connector ► Connect the "IF1" to the master R&S TSMx6. Follow the instructions as described under "To connect to SMA connector" on page 14. To connect to IF2 and IF3 (SMA) connector ►...
2 = State LED 3 = Kensington lock (nano security slot) 4.1.1 LEDs The R&S TSMS53DC provides LEDs for power ("Pwr") and status ("State") on the front panel. Table 4-1: Pwr and State LED states and their meaning Pwr LED...
Rear panel view Pwr LED State LED Meaning green, blinking FPGA configuration in progress (2 Hz) green R&S TSMS53DC ready, not connected green green, blinking Connected or measuring rapidly green green, blinking Instrument is identified by the software 2 Hz...
® R&S TSMS53DC tour R&S TSMS53DC Rear panel view 4.2.3 RF In 17-53 GHz connector 1.85 mm (V) connector for connecting a mmWave antenna. The downconverter input supports the frequency range from 17 GHz to 53 GHz. How to: "To connect to 1.85 mm (V) connector"...
Mounting the R&S TSMS53DC Mounting R&S TSMS53DC or R&S TSME6 to R&S TSMA6/6B To connect R&S TSMS53DC or R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6/6B 1. Screw the connecting elements (collar screws) (order no. 4900.0804.00) on the top of the R&S TSMA6/6B.
1 = R&S TSMA6/6B 2 = Collar screws 3 = R&S TSMS53DC 4 = Snap-in holes on the bottom pane of R&S TSMS53DC Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMS53DC The following steps are valid for R&S TSME6 and downconverter R&S TSMS53DC.
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Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMS53DC 1 = Collar screws for connecting R&S TSME6 2 = Aux 1 / Aux 2 (auxiliary power out for connecting R&S TSME6/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/TSMS53DC and press the device down.
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R&S TSMS53DC Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMS53DC 3. Move the R&S TSME6/TSMS53DC to the back side, until you hear a click when the collar screws are locked in. Figure 5-4: Connected R&S TSME6/TSMS53DC and R&S TSMA6/6B-BP 1 = R&S TSMA6/6B-BP...
In this measurement setup, one R&S TSME6 is connected as master device and two R&S TSME6 are connected as additional (satellite) devices. Figure 6-1: Example: Measurement setup R&S TSMS53DC with three R&S TSME6 devices 1 = R&S TSMS53DC 2 = R&S TSMS53DC "IF3" - R&S TSME6 "RF In" (Satellite 3) 3 = R&S TSMS53DC "IF2"...
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The R&S TSMS53DC supports up to 3 scanners. Only R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6/6B devices are supported. To connect the RF connectors 1. Connect the "IF1" connector of the R&S TSMS53DC to the "RF In" connector of the master R&S TSMx6. "To connect to SMA connector"...
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TSMS53DC Configuring the R&S TSMS53DC The configuration of the R&S TSMS53DC is done via the connected R&S TSME6 / R&S TSMA6 with the "R&S TSME Device Manager" software. In the "Down Converter Configuration" tab, you can configure the IF output receiver and the RF input antenna of the R&S TSMS53DC.
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® Measurement setup R&S TSMS53DC 3. Click "Accept Configuration" to confirm the settings. 4. Close the "R&S TSME Device Manager". For details about the "R&S TSME Device Manager", refer to the user manual of R&S TSMA6 or R&S TSME6. Manual 4902.0160.02 ─ 03...
® Korea certification class B R&S TSMS53DC Korea certification class B 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파 적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으 로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Manual 4902.0160.02 ─ 03...
® Contacting customer support R&S TSMS53DC 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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