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R&S®TSMA6 Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner
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This manual describes the following R&S®TSMA6 models:
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© 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding. R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol , e.g. R&S®TSMA6 is indicated as R&S TSMA6.
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Safety Instructions

Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
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Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para p descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
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especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
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Instrucciones de seguridad Sicherheitshinweise Consignes de sécurité
personal injury or instrument damage.
Do not open the instrument casing. Read and observe the "Basic Sa fety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
No abrir la carcasa del instrumento. Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las
siguientes secciones. Se debe tener en cuenta que las para su uso.
Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios posteriores.
revenir
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Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät
Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern.
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Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'ap les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
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suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
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Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht. Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden
Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die
Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere Benutzer des Produkts weiter.
pareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil. Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’app ar eil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
des conditions d’exploitation supplémentaires.
Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la
documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces documents aux autres utilisateurs.
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1.2.1 Getting Started Manual................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 User Manuals and Help...................................................................................................8
1.2.3 Basic Safety Instructions.................................................................................................8
1.2.4 Data Sheets and Brochures............................................................................................ 8
1.2.5 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 8

Contents

Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 For Your Safety..............................................................................................................7
1.2 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
2 Key Features...........................................................................................9
3 Instrument Tour....................................................................................10
3.1 Front Panel View......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Rear Panel View...........................................................................................................10
4 R&S TSMA6 Option Concept.............................................................. 15
4.1 Technology Options....................................................................................................15
4.2 Band Options...............................................................................................................16
4.3 R&S NESTOR Options................................................................................................ 16
4.4 R&S ROMES Options..................................................................................................16
5 Preparing for Use.................................................................................17
5.1 Unpacking the Instrument..........................................................................................17
5.2 Connecting External Devices.....................................................................................18
5.3 Connecting Power Supply..........................................................................................19
5.3.1 Connecting to a Vehicle DC Power Supply...................................................................19
5.3.2 Connecting an AC Power Supply..................................................................................19
5.3.3 Connecting the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit......................................................20
5.4 Connecting Test Mobile Phones................................................................................ 22
5.5 Enabling Untethered Dead Reckoning .....................................................................22
6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6...............................................................24
6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6........................................................................................ 24
6.1.1 Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI................................................................................... 24
6.1.2 Establish a Remote Desktop Connection......................................................................25
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6.3.1 Remote ViCom Server Mode........................................................................................ 27
6.3.2 QualiPoc Mode..............................................................................................................29
6.3.3 NESTOR and NESTOR Probe Mode............................................................................32
6.3.4 ROMES Mode............................................................................................................... 33
6.3.5 PC Mode....................................................................................................................... 34
7.1.1 Local Installation........................................................................................................... 35
7.1.1.1 Web-GUI Installation..................................................................................................... 39
7.1.2 Remote Installation....................................................................................................... 40
Contents
6.2 Measurement Setup.................................................................................................... 27
6.3 Measurement Modes...................................................................................................27
7 Update and Restore............................................................................. 35
7.1 Installation Overview.................................................................................................. 35
7.2 Firmware Installation.................................................................................................. 43
7.2.1 Firmware....................................................................................................................... 43
7.2.2 Remote ViCom Server.................................................................................................. 43
7.3 Software Installation................................................................................................... 44
7.3.1 R&S NESTOR Setup.....................................................................................................44
7.3.2 R&S ROMES Setup...................................................................................................... 45
7.3.3 SwissQual QualiPoc Setup........................................................................................... 45
7.4 Options (NESTOR, TSMA6, ROMES).........................................................................46
7.4.1 Installation of NESTOR Options....................................................................................46
7.4.2 Installation of TSMA6 Options.......................................................................................46
7.4.3 Installation of ROMES Options..................................................................................... 46
7.5 User Backup and Restore.......................................................................................... 47
7.5.1 Backup.......................................................................................................................... 47
7.5.2 Restore..........................................................................................................................47
7.6 Master Image............................................................................................................... 48
7.6.1 Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick..............................................49
7.6.1.1 USB Stick Preparation.................................................................................................. 49
7.6.1.2 Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Image Stick)..................................................... 52
7.6.1.3 Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Recovery Stick)................................................ 52
7.6.2 Install the RSRecoveryCreator Tool .............................................................................52
7.6.3 Capture a TSMA6 Image (TSMA6 Image Stick)........................................................... 53
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7.6.4 Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick.................................................................................. 56
7.6.5 Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery Stick............................................... 58
Contents
8 Troubleshooting................................................................................... 60
8.1 No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port.............................................. 60
8.2 Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR)..................... 63
8.3 Verify Scanner Connection LAN Settings.................................................................65
8.4 No Navigation Data in R&S ROMES / R&S NESTOR................................................66
8.5 No RF Data...................................................................................................................66
8.6 R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible.......................................................................67
Annex.................................................................................................... 70
A Usage of the Web-GUI......................................................................... 70
A.1 Home............................................................................................................................ 70
A.1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................... 70
A.1.2 IP Settings.....................................................................................................................72
A.1.3 HW Info......................................................................................................................... 72
A.2 Configuration...............................................................................................................74
A.2.1 System.......................................................................................................................... 74
A.2.1.1 Mode............................................................................................................................. 74
A.2.1.2 Power............................................................................................................................ 74
A.2.1.3 Speaker.........................................................................................................................75
A.2.1.4 RF Band........................................................................................................................ 75
A.2.2 Connectivity...................................................................................................................75
A.2.2.1 Bluetooth....................................................................................................................... 76
A.2.2.2 WLAN............................................................................................................................76
A.2.2.3 WLAN AP...................................................................................................................... 77
A.2.2.4 LAN............................................................................................................................... 78
A.2.2.5 Ext. LAN........................................................................................................................ 78
A.3 File Transfer.................................................................................................................79
A.4 Options.........................................................................................................................80
A.4.1 Available........................................................................................................................80
A.4.2 Install.............................................................................................................................80
A.5 Update.......................................................................................................................... 81
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B.2.1 General Requirements.................................................................................................. 84
B.2.2 Preparation....................................................................................................................84
B.3.1 Connection Establishment............................................................................................ 85
B.3.1.1 Connection Type Selection........................................................................................... 85
B.3.1.2 Server Discovery...........................................................................................................85
Contents
A.6 Backup......................................................................................................................... 82
A.7 Restart..........................................................................................................................82
A.8 Help.............................................................................................................................. 83
B Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App..................................... 84
B.1 Overview...................................................................................................................... 84
B.2 Requirements.............................................................................................................. 84
B.3 Usage........................................................................................................................... 85
B.3.2 GSM RSSI Scan........................................................................................................... 87
B.3.2.1 GSM Preferences..........................................................................................................87
B.3.2.2 GSM Scan Results........................................................................................................88
B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan............................................................................................ 89
B.3.3.1 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Preferences................................................................................. 89
B.3.3.2 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan Results............................................................................... 89
B.3.4 LTE Top Signal Scan.....................................................................................................90
B.3.4.1 LTE Top Signal Preferences..........................................................................................90
B.3.4.2 LTE Top Signal Scan Results........................................................................................91
B.3.5 Throughput Test Case...................................................................................................92
B.3.5.1 Throughput Preferences............................................................................................... 92
B.3.5.2 Throughput Results.......................................................................................................92
B.3.6 RF Power Scan............................................................................................................. 93
B.3.6.1 RF Power Scan References..........................................................................................93
B.3.6.2 RF Power Scan Results................................................................................................ 94
Index......................................................................................................96
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1.1 For Your Safety

Preface
Documentation Overview

1 Preface

The compact R&S TSMA6 autonomous network scanner is an integrated solution for efficient walk and drive testing. It offers maximum performance, autonomy and connec­tivity with an integrated high-performance PC and a mobile network scanner to comply with the latest requirements for state-of-the-art mobile network testing.
Use the R&S TSMA6 only for its designated purpose. Observe the safety and usage instructions documented in the user manual, as well as operating conditions and per­formance limits stated in the data sheet.
The product documentation helps you to use the R&S TSMA6 safely and efficiently. Keep the product documentation in a safe place and pass it on to the subsequent users.
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the poten­tial dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
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In the "Basic Safety Instructions", safety issues are grouped according to subjects. For example, one subject is electrical safety. The "Basic Safety Instructions" are delivered with the R&S TSMA6 in different languages in print.
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Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to take care during setup or operation. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Make sure to comply fully with them. Do not take risks and do not underestimate the potential danger of small details such as a damaged power cable.

1.2 Documentation Overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S TSMA6 user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S TSMA6 product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/tsma6

1.2.1 Getting Started Manual

Introduces the R&S TSMA6 and describes how to set up and start working with the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and general infor­mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
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1.2.2 User Manuals and Help

1.2.3 Basic Safety Instructions

1.2.4 Data Sheets and Brochures

Preface
Documentation Overview
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. Includes the contents of the getting started manual .
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S TSMA6. It also lists the firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific char­acteristics.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/tsma6

1.2.5 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)

The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/tsma6
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Key Features

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 smart­phones.
The R&S TSMA6 enhances such solutions, providing the user with accurate insight into the RF environment.
The R&S TSMA6 combines the technology of the R&S TSME6 ultra-compact drive test scanner with a high-performance Intel processor. The scanner can run PC-based drive test software, and smartphones can be connected via USB.
With its ultra-broadband front end, the integrated scanner measures all supported tech­nologies 350 to 6000 MHz simultaneously. The future-proof architecture and the in-field upgradability for both, hardware and software, allow up to 4x4 MIMO measurements and pave the way for the upcoming 5G technology.
Key Features
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No limitation in 3GPP (LTE, WCDMA, GSM, NB-IoT…) frequency bands up to 6 GHz incl. a Multi-GNSS receiver for uninterrupted location tracking
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More than 10 technologies simultaneously in one system
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Future-proof for upcoming 5G related measurements
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Compact and lightweight design with customized mechanical concept for cascad­ing multiple scanner hardware
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Maximum connectivity supporting additional scanner hardware, Windows-based PC, Android-based UEs or tablets using wireless and wired connections
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Integrated high-performance Intel i7 CPU-based PC
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3.1 Front Panel View

Instrument Tour
Rear Panel View

3 Instrument Tour

The front panel of the R&S TSMA6 does not provide any connectors or control ele­ments for operation.
Figure 3-1: R&S TSMA6 - Front Panel

3.2 Rear Panel View

The following figure provides an overview of the control elements and the connectors on the rear panel of the instrument.
Figure 3-2: R&S
1 = WLAN/Bluetooth ON/OFF 2 = SCAN Port - Gbit LAN IF- 2nd Scanner (TSME4/6) 3 = AUX Connector (SMA) - Synchronization 4 = GPS Ant. Connector (SMA) - GPS antenna input 5 = Scanner Pwr / State, Mode, Meas - Status LEDs 6 = POWER ON/OFF 7 = Restore button 8 = DC IN Connector 9 = USB-C (1x) 10 = USB 3.0 (4x) 11 = USB 2.0 (2x) 12 = LAN Port - Remote Control R&S TSMA6 13 = HDMI Connector 14 = RF In Connector 15 = Docking Connector R&S TSMA6-BP
TSMA6 - Rear Panel
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Instrument Tour
Rear Panel View
WLAN/Bluetooth ON/OFF
Switches WLAN and Bluetooth on and off.
SCAN (LAN Connector (Gbit))
The LAN connector provides a high-speed 1 Gbit Ethernet interface with an RJ 45 con­nector. It is used to connect the R&S TSMA6 to a separate R&S TSME6 as a second scanner. It can be used for MIMO scenarios and for increasing bandwidth and mea­surement rate.
AUX Connector
The AUX connector has two functions.
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IN/OUT synchronization with up to 4 connected R&S TSME6 (requires sync cable R&S TSME6-ZC2, R&S no. 4900.1800.02 or R&S TSME6-ZC4, R&S no.
4900.1817.02)
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Synchronization of R&S TSMA6 with an external 10 MHz reference (requires dedi­cated sync cable)
GPS Ant.
An SMA connector is provided for the supplied external active GPS antenna (Antenna power: 3 V, max. 25 mA).
The integrated multi-GNSS (GPS / BeiDou / Galileo / GLONASS) receiver allows to use three satellite systems in parallel. This offers an accuracy improvement of 30 % to 50 % by using a second constellation of satellites.
Following combinations are allowed:
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GPS only
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GPS / GLONASS / Galileo
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GPS / BeiDou
The R&S TSMA6 can perform dead reckoning in tunnels to provide position informa­tion even if no satellites are available. The dead reckoning is performed in the device itself by built-in electronic gyroscopes aided by the car wheel tick info which must be attached to the vehicles CAN bus and the expected driving direction.
For enabling untethered dead reckoning, see Chapter 5.5, "Enabling Untethered Dead
Reckoning ", on page 22.
Depending on the intended use, the respective valid regulations regarding lightning protection of the antennas and regarding vehicle installation must be observed during installation.
Status LEDs
The four status LEDs, [Scanner State], [Scanner Pwr], [Mode], and [Meas] indicate the following states of the R&S TSMA6.
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Indicates the state of the scanner component
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[Mode] Indicates the device status
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[Meas] Indicates the state of the SW application
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Device Scanner
[Mode] LED [Meas] LED [Pwr] LED [State]LED Comment
Off Off Off Off Power Off
green (BLINKING, 1 Hz)
blue (BLINKING rapidly)
green (CONT.) --- --- --- Power On / WLAN
blue (CONT.) --- --- --- Power On / WLAN
--- --- green (BLINKING
--- --- green (CONT.) --- Scanner ready
--- --- --- red (BLINKING, 2 Hz) Scanner Error
--- --- --- red (CONT.) Scanner Error
--- --- --- Power On Selftest /
--- --- --- Error
red (Off-On < 5s => Off ) Scanner configura-
rapidly => ON)
Power Down
Selftest Failed
Off
On
tion ongoing
Temperature Warn­ing
Temperature Error
--- yellow (CONT.) green (CONT.) green (BLINKING) SW loading
--- green (CONT.) green (CONT.) green (CONT.) SW ready
--- green (BLINKING, 0.5 Hz) green (CONT.) green (BLINKING) SW measuring
--- green/blue (BLINKING rapidly) green (CONT.) green (BLINKING) SW recording
--- yellow (BLINKING, 2 Hz) --- --- SW warning
--- red (BLINKING rapidly) --- --- SW error
blue (BLINKING, 1 Hz)
blue (BLINKING, 1 Hz)
gree (BLINKING,
0.2 Hz, ton = 1 s)
green (BLINKING, 1 Hz)
--- --- --- Restore/Backup (in progress)
--- --- --- FW/SW installation in progress
--- --- --- Delayed start activa­ted
--- --- --- Power Down (in pro­gress)
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Rear Panel View
Power ON/OFF
The POWER ON/OFF button turns on and off the device if power is supplied via the DC IN connector or docking connector.
Press and hold the button results in a coldstart of the R&S TSMA6.
Restore
With the RESTORE button, it is possible to bring the R&S TSMA6 back to factory default or to a user backup (if created).
Loss of user data after RESTORE
Executing restore brings the R&S TSMA6 irreversible back to the condition of delivery or any other later stored backup version.
All user data since last backup is lost.
DC IN Connector
The DC IN connector is used to supply the R&S TSMA6 with DC power. A wide DC input range 11 V to 18 V / max. 7 A is supported.
USB-C
The USB-C port (multiport for Thunderbolt, Display and standard USB-C 3.1) can be used for connecting external storage devices, tablets and test mobile phones.
USB 3.0 (4x)
The four USB 3.0 ports can be used for connecting external storage devices, data sticks and test mobile phones.
Power limits: USB 3.0*: 1.5 A, all other USB 3.0 ports: 1 A
Total power for all USB ports (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0): max. 3 A
USB 2.0 (2x)
The two USB 2.0 ports can be used for connecting external devices as keyboard, mouse or other devices.
Power limit: 500 mA per USB port
Total power for all USB ports (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0): max. 3 A
LAN Connector - Remote Control
The LAN connector provides a high-speed 1 Gbit Ethernet interface with an RJ 45 con­nector. It is used to connect the R&S TSMA6 to a host PC.
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Rear Panel View
The LAN interface can be used for Remote Control / Remote Desktop Connections. Alternatively, it can also be used for distributed applications of R&S NESTOR.
The LEDs on the LAN connector indicate the status of the connection to the host PC. LED 1 (yellow, link status) is on the left side of the connector, LED 2 (green, activity status) is on the right.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port can be used for connecting an external monitor. (max. resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixel)
RF IN Connector
The RF IN connector is the RF input of the R&S TSMA6. The multi-band RF paddle antenna (700 MHz to 2.6 GHz), which is included in the shipment of R&S TSMA6 or any custom RF source is connected to this SMA connector. The maximum input power is +20 dBm/10 V DC.
Risk of instrument damage
Do not overload the maximum allowed input of +20 dBm. Non-compliance destroys the input mixer.
Battery Pack Connector
The battery pack connector is used to connect a battery pack (R&S TSMA6-BP, R&S No. 4900.9001.02) allowing mobile operation.
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4.1 Technology Options

R&S TSMA6 Option Concept
Technology Options

4 R&S TSMA6 Option Concept

The R&S TSMA6 scanner consists of the R&S TSMA6 hardware and a set of (speci­fied) technology and band options when it comes from the factory.
Technology options allow the R&S TSMA6 to scan the input based on a specific tech­nology, for example, LTE. All technology options can be installed on the same instru­ment; the R&S TSMA6 can measure various technologies simultaneously.
Following technology options are available:
Table 4-1: Available R&S TSMA6 technology options
Option Order Number Description
R&S TSMA6-K20 4901.0866.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: TD-SCDMA
R&S TSMA6-K21 4901.0789.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: WCDMA
R&S TSMA6-K22 4901.0766.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: CDMA2000
R&S TSMA6-K23 4901.0795.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: GSM
R&S TSMA6-K24 4901.0750.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: 1xEV-DO
R&S TSMA6-K25 4901.0814.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: CW
R&S TSMA6-K26 4901.0743.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: TETRA
R&S TSMA6-K27 4901.0720.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: RF Power Scan
R&S TSMA6-K28 4901.0737.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: WiMAX™
R&S TSMA6-K29 4901.0772.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE
R&S TSMA6-K30 4901.0714.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE-MIMO
R&S TSMA6-K31 4901.0637.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE Downlink Allocation
Analyzer
R&S TSMA6-K32 4901.0643.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE eMBMS
R&S TSMA6-K33 4901.0620.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE UL Allocation Analyzer
R&S TSMA6-K34 4901.0808.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: NB-IoT/Cat NB1-Scanning
R&S TSMA6-K40 4901.0614.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: Automatic Channel Detec-
tion (ViCom only, not for R&S ROMES4)
R&S TSMA6-K61 4901.0672.02 R&S TSMA6 scanner option: QualiPoc® Support
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4.2 Band Options

R&S TSMA6 Option Concept
R&S ROMES Options
The R&S TSMA6 hardware simultaneously measures in all wireless communications bands from 350 MHz to 6 GHz. Using band licenses, more cost-efficient configurations are available for applications where only a limited number of bands need to be mea­sured simultaneously. These configurations limit the number of bands that can be mea­sured in parallel. You can reconfigure the bands for each measurement as desired.
Upgrade options are available to increase the bandwidth of the R&S TSMA6 from a limited number of bands to full bandwidth.
Following band options are available:
Table 4-2: Available R&S TSMA6 band options
Option Order Number Description
R&S TSMA6-KAB 4901.0708.02 All bands measured simultaneously
R&S TSMA6-K1B 4901.0695.02 1 band measured simultaneously
R&S TSMA6-K2B 4901.0689.02 2 bands measured simultaneously
R&S TSMA6-K3B 4901.0672.02 3 bands measured simultaneously
R&S TSMA6-K4B 4901.0666.02 4 bands measured simultaneously
R&S TSMA6-K5B 4901.0650.02 5 bands measured simultaneously
R&S TSMA6-KUB 4901.0950.02 Upgrade: 1 additional band measured simultaneously

4.3 R&S NESTOR Options

The R&S NESTOR options are preinstalled on the R&S TSMA6, if the R&S NESTOR application is ordered within the TSMA6 KMAT.
A later installation of additional R&S NESTOR options can be done via the R&S TSMA6 web-GUI or via the License Key Manager. In this case, you have to order option-specific NESTOR license keys. Therefore, the serial number of R&S NESTOR, which available on the product label, is required
The installation is done via R&S R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see "Install NESTOR Options" on page 81).

4.4 R&S ROMES Options

A later enhancement of the R&S TSMA6 with the R&S ROMES application requires a USB-dongle (with the ROMES options) and the specific ROMES-R&S TSMA6 installa­tion file, which is available on the R&S ROMES DVD.
The installation of the option<serial number>.dat file is done via R&S R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see "Install ROMES Option" on page 81).
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Preparing for Use
Unpacking the Instrument

5 Preparing for Use

Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury, or damage.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as a printed brochure with the instrument. In addition, read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections. Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
Risk of instrument damage during operation
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and to connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument:
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The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
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The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
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Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges.
EMI Suppression
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results. To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI):
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Use only double shielded cables for RF and GPS connection when not using the standard accessory.
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Use only shielded LAN cable CAT6 / assembling accessory ferrit if using a LAN cable supplied by the customer.
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The length of the connected USB cables must not exceed 3 m.
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Always terminate open cable ends.
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DC-based lab networks are not allowed to be used for power supply.
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Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.

5.1 Unpacking the Instrument

The following section describes how to setup the instrument.
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Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
Specific operating conditions are required to ensure accurate measurements and to avoid damage to the instrument. Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the basic safety instructions and the instrument's data sheet.
Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory lists for the various items. Check the instrument for any damage. If there is damage, imme­diately contact the carrier who delivered the instrument. Make sure not to discard the box and packing material.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or ship­ped later, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors.
Accessory list
The following items are included with shipment of the R&S TSMA6:
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12 V DC power supply cable with a cigarette lighter connector
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Wide range RF paddle antenna (700 MHz to 2600 MHz)
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Active GPS patch antenna
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LAN cable with ferrit
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Ferrit for LAN cable supplied by the customer

5.2 Connecting External Devices

The following external devices must be connected before connecting the power supply.
To select the correct connectors, refer to Chapter 3.2, "Rear Panel View", on page 10.
1. Connect the RF antenna to the RF IN connector (see Figure 3-2 - 14).
2. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS ANT port (see Figure 3-2 - 4).
3. Connect mouse and keyboard to the USB 2.0 ports (see Figure 3-2 - 11) and a monitor to the appropriate monitor port (HDMI, USB-C)) (see Figure 3-2 - 13, 9) 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 TSMA6 via Remote Desktop or as distributed system (optional). (See Figure 3-2 - 12.)
5. OPTIONAL: Connect external devices/storage devices and test mobile phones to USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 / USB-C ports (see Figure 3-2 - 9, 10, 11).
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5.3 Connecting Power Supply

5.3.1 Connecting to a Vehicle DC Power Supply

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Connecting Power Supply
This section describes how to connect the R&S TSMA6 to a power supply unit.
Use the accessory DC cable with cigarette lighter adapter to power the R&S TSMA6 from the vehicle power supply. Connect the 7-pin connector to DC IN.
Connecting a proprietary power supply
► To use a proprietary DC supply with the R&S TSMA6 power cable, demount the
cigarette lighter adapter from the supplied power cable and connect the open ends of the cable to the proprietary power supply. Be sure to respect the correct polarity (see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1: Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter
For DC Supply Only
The R&S TSMA6 is to be used with a 12 V vehicle power supply only.

5.3.2 Connecting an AC Power Supply

To operate the R&S TSMA6 with an AC power supply, connect the DC IN connector with the AC power supply (R&S TSMA6-Z1, R&S No. 4901.0550.02).
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5.3.3 Connecting the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit

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Connecting Power Supply
Use only the R&S TSMA6-Z1, R&S No. 4901.0550.02 as power supply.
Figure 5-2: R&S TSMA6-Z1 Power Supply
Alternatively, it is possible to power the R&S TSMA6 via the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit.
To use the R&S TSMA6 with the battery pack, the following steps must be performed.
1. Insert the batteries into the R&S TSMA6-BP.
Note: The R&S TSMA6 may be used only with closed battery cover. Note: Make sure, that the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation.
Figure 5-3: Battery orientation
2. Attach the R&S TSMA6 with the bottom side (see Figure 5-5) on top of the R&S TSMA6-BP (see Figure 5-4).
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Figure 5-4: R&S TSMA6-BP
1 = Mechanical connectors for R&S TSMA6 2 = Power connector for R&S TSMA6
Figure 5-5: R&S TSMA6
1 = Power connector for R&S TSMA6-BP
3. Set the R&S TSMA6 vertically on top of the R&S TSMA6-BP (1).
4. Slide the R&S TSMA6 horizontally (2) until it engages in the mechanical connec­tors on top of the R&S TSMA6-BP. (Noticeable by a "click" sound.)
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Figure 5-6: Connected R&S TSMA6 and R&S TSMA6-BP
1 = Move R&S TSMA6 vertically 2 = Move R&S TSMA6 horizontally 3 = Power Connection established
The power-up behavior after connecting the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit (including charged batteries or connected to an external DC power supply) with the R&S TSMA6 depends on the system settings on the R&S TSMA6 (see Chapter A.
2.1.2, "Power", on page 74).

5.4 Connecting Test Mobile Phones

To use the R&S TSMA6 with test mobile phones, the following steps must be per­formed.
1. Install the dedicated driver package for the test mobile phone(s). See https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/driver/tsma6/.
2. Connect the test mobile phone(s) to the USB2.0 / USB3.0 ports.

5.5 Enabling Untethered Dead Reckoning

The following steps are necessary to enable untethered dead reckoning with the inte­grated receiver (see "GPS Ant." on page 11) of the R&S TSMA6.
1. Mount the R&S TSMA6 device fixed to the frame of a car.
2. Power on the R&S TSMA6 device.
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3. Activate "Dead Reckoning" in the used software (for details, refer to R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR or R&S ViCom documentation).
4. Wait until the used software reports a "3D fix" (time may vary depending on the configured GNSS).
5. To calibrate the instrument, the following driving procedures have to be performed in a safe environment.
a) 720 degrees right turn b) 720 degrees left turn c) Drive a straight line with a velocity exceeding 40 km/h.
Note: Whenever the device is switched off, the calibration procedure must be repeated for the next usage of dead reckoning.
After finishing the calibration, the used software should report a fix state "GPS+DR" or "3D+DR", in case satellite reception is lost the fix state will change to "DR only".
If using "DR only", the accuracy of the reported position will decrease over time, if it falls below a certain threshold the receiver will report the state "No Fix".
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6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6

6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6

There are different ways to control measurements on the R&S TSMA6.
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Local operation To use the R&S TSMA6 as an ordinary PC, an external monitor, mouse and key­board have to be connected to the R&S TSMA6.
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Remote access The remote access to the R&S TSMA6 can be realized via the following options.
– Using the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6 (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the
R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24).
– Establish a remote desktop connection (via LAN/WLAN) (see Chapter 6.1.2,
"Establish a Remote Desktop Connection", on page 25).
Accessing the R&S
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6.1.1 Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI

To start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI via a remote PC, three possible ways are available.
WLAN
1. Via a tablet or smartphone, you have to establish a WLAN connection to R&S TSMA6 WLAN access point.
a) Search for a TSMA6 WLAN network. The WLAN access point on the
R&S TSMA6 starts automatically by default during the boot process of the device. NOTE: This behavior can be switched off (see Chapter A.2.2.3, "WLAN AP", on page 77).
b) Connect your tablet or smartphone with the TSMA6 WLAN network. The
required login information can be found on a label on the bottom side of the R&S TSMA6. WLAN-Access Point SSID: default TSMA6-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is the serial number of this specific R&S TSMA6) Key: instrument Note: The SSID and the Key are configurable via the Web-GUI (see Chapter A.2.2.2,
"WLAN", on page 76).
The WLAN connection between the tablet or smartphone and the R&S TSMA6 device is established.
2. On the tablet or smartphone, start a web browser and enter the following URL:
http://192.168.137.1/
The configuration Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6 is started.
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LAN
1. Connect the R&S TSMA6 LAN port with the host PC port.
2. Use the R&S TSMA6 default IP settings, that is, the DHCP Client. The R&S TSMA6 and the remote host PC automatically negotiate the IP address.
3. Alternatively, use the fixed address. Start a web browser via the R&S TSMA6 Web­GUI and enter the following URL: http://TSMA6-<xxxxxx>.local (xxxxxx is the serial number of this specific R&S TSMA6)
Local access from the R&S TSMA6 and Windows Explorer
► Open Internet Explorer using mouse, keyboard and monitor. The R&S TSMA6
Web-GUI open automatically. If not, type the following:
http://localhost

6.1.2 Establish a Remote Desktop Connection

Accessing the R&S
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To establish a remote desktop connection, the following steps must be performed:
1. A WLAN/LAN connection between the R&S TSMA6 and the remote PC has to be established, see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24 .
2. On the external Windows PC, navigate to "Programs" > "Accessories" > "Remote Desktop Connection".
3. In the "Remote Desktop Connection" window, click "Options".
4. In the "General" tab, enter following parameters:
● Computer: The input depends on selected connection type (see the Chap-
ter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24) and is as follows.
– WLAN: 192.168.137.1 – LAN: IP address of the R&S TSMA6
NOTE: If you connect the R&S TSMA6 LAN interface with a PC via LAN cable, the IP addresses are negotiated automatically by default. No fixed IP addresses are assigned. In this case, you can add the device name in the "LAN" field. This requires are working DNS service.
● User name: instrument
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5. Click "Connect".
6. Enter the password 894129 and click "OK".
7. The remote desktop connection is established.
The R&S TSMA6 can be by controlled by a standard Windows PC.
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6.2 Measurement Setup

6.3 Measurement Modes

Configuring the R&S TSMA6
Measurement Modes
The measurement setup procedure is performed in the following steps.
1. Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-
GUI", on page 24).
2. Check the prerequisites of the desired measurement mode (see Chapter 6.3,
"Measurement Modes", on page 27) and adjust your device according to these
requirements.
3. Select the measurement mode in the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI, the modes are described in Chapter 6.3, "Measurement Modes", on page 27.
To setup a measurement, see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27.
The measurement modes can be configured via the Web-GUI under "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode".
The R&S Remote ViCom Server is installed on all the R&S TSMA6s. The other software applications, that is, the R&S NESTOR, R&S ROMES and Quali-
Poc are installed only if ordered.

6.3.1 Remote ViCom Server Mode

The connection between the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6 and the client application (Remote ViCom client) on the handheld device can be realized via Blue­tooth® or WLAN.
The selection of the wireless interface type depends on the measurement task.
The WLAN connection allows a throughput, which is about 10 times higher compared to Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth® connection is less influenced by interference.
Preparations for using the Bluetooth® interface
The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Home" > "Overview"). To change the operation mode, navigate to "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode" and
select an operation mode.
1.
Switch on Bluetooth® and WLAN on R&S TSMA6.
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Figure 6-1: Bluetooth Settings
2. The tablet/smartphone must be paired with the R&S TSMA6 (see "Bluetooth Pair-
ing" on page 28).
Bluetooth Pairing
To pair the R&S TSMA6 with a remote device, the following steps must be performed.
1. Start the R&S TSMA6 in "PC Mode".
2. Open the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6.
3. Navigate to "Configuration" > "Connectivity" > "Bluetooth" and verify the settings:
● STATUS = On
● Visibility = Visible
4. On the remote device, activate Bluetooth and enable visibility.
5. In the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI, click "Refresh Device List". The status text shows the following: "Refreshing device list in progress". Wait until "No Error" is shown.
6. Click the arrow next to the "Refresh Device List" button and open the Bluetooth adapter list box
7. Select the device to be paired and click "Connect".
8. On the remote device, confirm the Bluetooth pairing code.
Preparations for using the WLAN interface
1. Switch on the WLAN AP on the R&S TSMA6.
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Figure 6-2: WLAN AP Settings
2. Switch on WLAN on the tablet/smartphone.
3. Connect the tablet/smartphone with the R&S TSMA6 WLAN AP. See Chap-
ter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24.
Measurement with the rViCom Sample App
To run measurements, the requirements for operating the rViCom Sample App have to be fulfilled, see Chapter B.2.1, "General Requirements", on page 84.
1. Activate the rViCom Server mode (see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27).
2. Start one of the following applications. a) Start the OEM rViCom client application on the mobile device.
b) Start the rViCom Sample App on the mobile device.
For more details, see Chapter B.3, "Usage", on page 85.

6.3.2 QualiPoc Mode

To use the R&S TSMA6 with QualiPoc®, the following steps must be performed.
Prerequisites
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The appropriate scanner license must be installed on the QualiPoc® handheld device.
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On the R&S TSMA6, Bluetooth® must be activated and visible (see Figure 6-1).
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The "Mode of Operation" must be set to "QualiPoc".
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1. After selecting mode of operation, the R&S TSMA6 reboots.
2.
In QualiPoc®, touch the main menu
, and then touch "Device manager".
3. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch "NCM".
Figure 6-3: Add NCM
Note: The NCM provides the Bluetooth® connection to the scanner.
4. Touch "Scan" at the top of the screen and wait until the scanning process stops.
Figure 6-4: Scan for NCM
5. Touch "[Disconnected]", touch the TSMA6 scanner in the list, for example, "TSMA6-900012", and then touch to accept the pairing request.
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Figure 6-5: Pair NCM
Figure 6-6: Bluetooth pairing request
6. Touch the scanner again in the list to connect to the scanner.
7.
Touch the context menu icon
Figure 6-7: Start scanner detection
and touch "Start scanner detection".
The scanner appears in the "Devices" list upon successful detection.
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6.3.3 NESTOR and NESTOR Probe Mode

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Figure 6-8: Scanner ready
For more details about the QualiPoc configuration and usage, refer to the user docu­mentation for QualiPoc®.
The "NESTOR" mode is only selectable if the R&S NESTOR software is installed on the R&S TSMA6.
In this mode, the NESTOR application is hosted on the R&S TSMA6.
In the "NESTOR Probe" mode, the NESTOR application is hosted on the R&S TSMA6. Configuration and control of the NESTOR measurement is done on a distant PC, which is connected via LAN/WLAN to the R&S TSMA6.
To use the R&S TSMA6 in "NESTOR" mode, the following steps must be performed.
Prerequisites:
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R&S TSMA6-NESTOR software package must be installed on the R&S TSMA6. The software package is pre-installed at delivery when the R&S TSMA6 is ordered with NESTOR TSMA6 Option. (R&S No. 1522.8870.03). Note: The R&S®NESTOR software installation can be executed as a post process to shipment.
Only for NESTOR mode
A dongle containing a smart card with R&S NESTOR option licenses must be availa­ble.
Import of NESTOR Workspace File
Importing of the R&S NESTOR workspace file is an additional requirement for operat­ing in the "NESTOR" mode.
1. Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI from the host PC (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the
R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24).
2. Select the "NESTOR" Mode with default workspace.
3. Navigate to "File Transfer" menu and go to section "Upload File to TSMA".
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4. Press the "Browse" button, select the desired workspace file on the remote PC and click "Upload File". The file is copied in the directory D:\Users\Instrument\Documents\NESTOR\FavoriteWorkspaces. Note: The target directory for file upload depends on the selected mode. The men­tioned directory is only valid in NESTOR mode. The file is available from the "Configuration" > "System" > "Operation Mode" > "NESTOR" workspace select-box.
Only for NESTOR Probe mode
The R&S TSMA6 and the external PC must be connected via WLAN or the LAN port of the R&S TSMA6.
Measurement
To use the "NESTOR" or "NESTOR Probe" mode, the following steps must be per­formed.
1. In the Web-GUI, change the "Mode of Operation" to "NESTOR" or "NESTOR Probe" (see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27).
2. According to the selected mode, following additional settings are required. a) "NESTOR" mode
Select a workspace and press "Submit".
b) "NESTOR Probe" mode
The NESTOR application must be started on the host PC/tablet. The NESTOR software installed on the host PC controls the measurement.
3. Click "Submit" to activate the requested measurement mode.
For more details about the R&S NESTOR configuration and usage, refer to the user documentation for R&S NESTOR.

6.3.4 ROMES Mode

In the "ROMES" mode, the ROMES software is hosted on the R&S TSMA6 and the selection of a valid workspace file is required.
The ROMES mode is only displayed if the ROMES setup has been executed.
For the first time after installation, R&S ROMES has to be started from the Windows desktop icon on the R&S TSMA6. After closing R&S ROMES, now it is possible to start R&S ROMES via the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI.
To use the R&S TSMA6 with R&S ROMES, the following steps must be performed.
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Prerequisites:
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R&S TSMA6-ROMES software package (TSMA6-ROMES-setup-<version>.exe) has to be installed on the R&S TSMA6.
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A ROMES license dongle must be connected to a USB port of the R&S TSMA6.
Import of ROMES Workspace File
Importing of the R&S ROMES workspace file is an additional requirement for operating in the "ROMES" mode.
1. Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-
GUI", on page 24).
2. Navigate to "File Transfer" menu and go to section "Upload File to TSMA".
3. Press the "Browse" button, select the desired ROMES workspace file on the remote PC and click "Upload File".
4. The file is copied by default in the directory C:\ProgramData\Rohde&Schwarz\My ROMES\Workspace. Note: The target directory for file upload depends on the selected mode. The men­tioned directory is only valid in ROMES mode.
Measurement
To use the "ROMES" mode, the following steps must be performed.
1. In the Web-GUI, change the "Mode of Operation" to "ROMES" (see Chapter 6.2,
"Measurement Setup", on page 27).
2. Configure the following settings.
● Workspace File
In the drop-down menu, select a ROMES workspace file.
● Recording
Activating this checkbox, the ROMES measurement data are written to the TSMA6 hard disk.
● IP Controlled
Activating this checkbox, the ROMES measurement can be controlled via IP from an external host PC. To use this feature, the ROMES option ROMES4RCO is required.
3. Click "Submit" to save your selection.
For more details about the R&S®ROMES configuration and usage, refer to the user documentation for R&S®ROMES.

6.3.5 PC Mode

The "PC Mode" is used for software update of the R&S TSMA6.
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7.1 Installation Overview

7.1.1 Local Installation

Update and Restore
Installation Overview

7 Update and Restore

In general, there are three possibilities to install firmware and software components on the R&S TSMA6.
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Run setup "Local"
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Run setup "Remote"
For software installations (NESTOR, ROMES, QualiPoc), use only the TSMA6-specific setup files (TSMA6-<AppName>-|<version>-setup.exe).
The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Overview" > "Mode of Operation"
To change the operation mode, see "Mode of Operation" on page 74).
1. Connect mouse and keyboard to USB ports and a monitor to the HDMI port. The setup file must be available on the R&S TSMA6 or on a USB stick.
2. Open the Windows Explorer and start the dedicated TSMA6 setup file.
3. The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press "Next >".
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4. The package dialog lists all the available packages in the setup. Normally, this dia­log can be confirmed without any changes. Press "Install >".
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5. The setup is started. Some reboot cycles may be executed while running the update. Installed packages are marked with an "(installed)" in the "R&S Software Distribu­tor" window.
6. The setup is finished when the status for all packages is "(installed)".
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7. Press "Exit" to close the "R&S Software Distributor" program on the remote PC. The following window appears.
8. The R&S TSMA6 reboots automatically.
9. The R&S TSMA6 is ready to use.
If required, the uController on the mainboard is flashed about 2 minutes after reboot. (Displayed via several opened command line windows.) After that, the device is switched off.
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7.1.1.1 Web-GUI Installation
Update and Restore
Installation Overview
The setup will be initiated via the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6. In this case, the setup file must be available in the root directory of a USB stick, which is connected to the R&S TSMA6.
If a restart is performed during the setup, the message System is Restarting is dis­played in the status bar. For a short time, the Web-GUI is not accessible.
Do not interrupt the browser session on the remote PC. After a successful update, the Web-GUI will be refreshed.
1. Reload the Web-GUI and select section "Update".
2. Select the setup file of the software to be installed in the select box. Press "Update" next to the select box.
3. Confirm the following dialog with "OK".
4. Setup is executed. The Web-GUI status changes to Installation in progress... The [State] LED of the R&S TSMA6 is blinking blue (firmware version ≥ 1.20.03).
5. When the installation has finished, the R&S TSMA6 may reboot.
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7.1.2 Remote Installation

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The Web-GUI status changes to Installation complete - System is rebooting...
6. Setup is finished when the [State] LED stops blinking blue and changes to constant green or blue, depending on the WLAN AP setting. The Web-GUI status changes to No error.
If a restart is performed during the setup, the message System is Restarting is dis­played in the status bar. For a short time, the Web-GUI is not accessible.
Do not interrupt the browser session on the remote PC. After an successful update, the Web-GUI will be refreshed.
The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Overview" > "Mode of Operation").
To change the operation mode, see "Mode of Operation" on page 74).
The setup files will be executed on a remote PC. In this case, the remote PC and the R&S TSMA6 must be connected via LAN or WLAN.
1. Execute the setup file on the remote PC.
2. The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press "Next >".
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3. The package dialog lists all the available packages in the setup. Normally, this dia­log can be confirmed without any changes. Press "Next >".
4. After a while all available R&S TSMA6(s) in the network are listed.
5. Tick the devices to update in the list and press "Install".
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6. Setup is started. Some reboot cycles may be executed while running the update. The progress can be monitored in the "Status" column of the "R&S Software Dis­tributor" window.
7. The setup is finished when the status changes to Ready…. Details of the installation result can be fetched via the "Report…" button.
8. Press "Exit" to close the R&S Software Distributor program on the remote PC.
9. The R&S TSMA6 is ready to use.
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7.2.1 Firmware

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Firmware Installation
Check the latest TSMA6 firmware release notes under https://www.rohde-
schwarz.com/firmware/tsma6/.
1. Download the firmware setup file TSMx-Setup-<Version>.exe from the product support database https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/en/firmware/tsma6/.
2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI).
Firmware Local Installation
For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installa-
tion", on page 35.
Firmware Remote Installation
For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Instal-
lation", on page 40.
Firmware Web-GUI Installation
For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1.1, "Web-GUI
Installation", on page 39.

7.2.2 Remote ViCom Server

The Remote ViCom Server (rViCom) is an add-on of the R&S TSMA6 firmware pack­age. It is pre-installed on any shipped R&S TSMA6.
The version of the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6 and the applied version of rViCom API on the remote handheld device / smartphone need to comply. In cases of different client / server versions there are the following possibilities:
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Downgrade the rViCom server version on the R&S TSMA6 to comply with the used rViCom version on the handheld device.
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Upgrade the rViCom client version on the connected handheld device / smartphone to comply with the installed rViCom server version on the R&S TSMA6. For more details, refer to ViCom manual and the latest release notes.
1. Download the firmware setup file TSMA6-Setup-<Version>.exe from the prod­uct support database https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/en/firmware/tsma6/.
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2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI).
Remote ViCom Server Local Installation
For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installa-
tion", on page 35.
Remote ViCom Server Remote Installation
For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Instal-
lation", on page 40.
Remote ViCom Server Web-GUI Installation
For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1.1, "Web-GUI
Installation", on page 39.
Following software components are available for installation on the R&S TSMA6.
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R&S NESTOR
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R&S ROMES
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SwissQual QualiPoc
Before starting with software installation, check the latest TSMA6 firmware release notes under https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/tsma6/.

7.3.1 R&S NESTOR Setup

Only execute the dedicated NESTOR setup for R&S TSMA6. The setup file is named TSMA6_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe.
1. Check that you have a valid TSMA6_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe available.
2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI).
NESTOR Local Installation
For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installa-
tion", on page 35.
NESTOR Remote Installation
For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Instal-
lation", on page 40.
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NESTOR Web-GUI Installation
For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1.1, "Web-GUI
Installation", on page 39.
Only execute the dedicated ROMES setup for R&S TSMA6. The setup file is named TSMA6-Romes-Setupxyy.exe (Example: TSMA6-ROMES-Setup490p1.exe).
1. Check that you have a valid TSMA6_ROMES_Setup-<Version>.exe available.
2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI).
ROMES Local Installation
For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installa-
tion", on page 35.
ROMES Remote Installation
For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Instal-
lation", on page 40.
ROMES Web-GUI Installation
For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1.1, "Web-GUI
Installation", on page 39.

7.3.3 SwissQual QualiPoc Setup

Version 15.2.0.25 or greater must be installed on the R&S TSMA6. Only execute the dedicated QualiPoc setup forR&S TSMA6. The setup file is named
DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe.
1. Check that you have a valid DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe available.
2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI).
QualiPoc Local Installation
For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installa-
tion", on page 35.
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7.4 Options (NESTOR, TSMA6, ROMES)

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Options (NESTOR, TSMA6, ROMES)
QualiPoc Remote Installation
For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Instal-
lation", on page 40.
QualiPoc Web-GUI Installation
For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1.1, "Web-GUI
Installation", on page 39.
The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Overview" > "Mode of Operation").
To change the operation mode, see "Mode of Operation" on page 74).

7.4.1 Installation of NESTOR Options

In order to install R&S NESTOR options, perform the following steps.
1. Start the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6.
2. Navigate to "Options" > "Install" Tab (see "Install NESTOR Options" on page 81).
3. Add the license key code of a specific NESTOR option in the field "Install NESTOR Options" manually and click "Install".

7.4.2 Installation of TSMA6 Options

In order to install TSMA6 scanner options, perform the followings steps.
1. Start the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6.
2. Navigate to "Options" > "Install" Tab (see "Install Scanner Options" on page 81)
3. Add the license key code of a specific scanner option in the field "Install Scanner Options" manually and click "Install".
4. Alternatively, you can install a scanner option by selecting a license xml file and clicking "Install XML file."

7.4.3 Installation of ROMES Options

In order to install a R&S ROMES option file, perform the following steps.
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7.5.1 Backup

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User Backup and Restore
1. Start the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6.
2. Select the ROMES option<serial number>.dat file in the field "Install ROMES Options" and click "Install".
In order to create a user backup, click the "User Backup" button in the Web-GUI "(Sys­tem" > "Config" Tab), see "Backup TSMA6 System" on page 82. A backup of the sys­tem partition C:\ is created.
In case of an already existing user backup an acknowledgment dialog will pop up. After confirmation this user backup will be overwritten.
The backup procedure takes up to 15 minutes. During the backup the [State] LED is blinking red. In the Web-GUI, the following status
message will be displayed.
Backup is in progress...
The backup procedure has finished, when the [State] LED displays the normal operat­ing state. The color of the depends on the state of the WLAN AP.
During the backup, do not interrupt the procedure or disconnect the power supply!

7.5.2 Restore

With the RESTORE button it is possible to restore the system partition R&S TSMA6 to the user backup (see Chapter 7.5.1, "Backup", on page 47) or to the factory backup, if no user backup exists.
In order to perform a restore, the RESTORE button must be pressed (more than 20 s) with a round, blunt pen (diameter 1-2 mm). During the restore the [State] LED is blink­ing red.
When the RESTORE procedure has been completed, the color of the [State] LED depends on the state of the WLAN AP.
[State] LED WLAN AP Status
green WLAN AP off
blue WLAN AP on
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Master Image
The RESTORE procedure takes up to 15 minutes! 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 TSMA6 irreversible back to the condition of delivery or any other subsequently stored backup version.
On the c:\ drive, all user settings and installed programs since the last restore will be deleted!
The process of creating a master image of a R&S TSMA6 device and deploying this master image to other R&S TSMA6 devices is split into the following main steps.
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Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick and a TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.1,
"Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 49).
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Install the RSRecoveryCreator tool on a PC (see Chapter 7.6.2, "Install the
RSRecoveryCreator Tool ", on page 52).
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Capture a TSMA6 Image of the master device using the TSMA6 Image Stick (see
Chapter 7.6.3, "Capture a TSMA6 Image (TSMA6 Image Stick)", on page 53).
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Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick from a captured TSMA6 Image using the RSRecoveryCreator tool (see Chapter 7.6.4, "Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 56).
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Recover the master image on a different R&S TSMA6 device using the TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.5, "Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6
Recovery Stick", on page 58).
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Figure 7-1: TSMA6 Master Image - General Overview

7.6.1 Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick

The following steps must be done only once.
To create a TSMA6 Image Stick you need the following:
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USB 3.0 stick (minimum 16 GB memory space)
ImageStick_<version>.zip
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PC with MS Windows 7 or higher operating system
To create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick you need the following:
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USB 3.0 stick (minimum 16 GB memory space)
Recovery_<version>.zip
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PC with MS Windows 7 or higher operating system
The ImageStick_<version>.zip and Recovery_<version>.zip can be down­loaded from https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/software/tsma6/.
7.6.1.1 USB Stick Preparation
In order to get a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick out of a USB stick, the stick has to be formatted and made bootable.
Format the USB stick
1. Plug the USB stick into the USB port the PC.
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2. Open the Windows explorer.
3. Select the USB device.
4. Open the context menu with a right-mouse click and select "Format".
The formatting of the stick starts.
When the formatting has finished, continue with the following procedure to make the USB stick bootable.
Make the USB stick bootable
1. Open the command prompt (cmd.exe) and run the DiskPart program with the diskpart command, see Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-2: Execution of the DiskPart program
2. Use the
List disk command to edit all connected drives (disks).
The list of drives appears.
3. Select from the list the USB stick's drive with the select disk [nr] command. In Figure 7-3 the drive 1 is selected.
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Figure 7-3: USB Stick drive and partition selection
4. To see the available partition of the selected drive use the list partition com­mand.
The list of partitions appears.
5. Select the drive's partition. Use the select partition 1 command.
6. Make the selected partition active with the active command.
The USB stick is now bootable. End the DiskPart program with exit, see Fig-
ure 7-4.
Figure 7-4: Leaving the DiskPart program
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7.6.1.2 Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Image Stick)
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1. Copy ImageStick_<version>.zip in the root directory of the prepared USB stick, which will be used as TSMA6 Image Stick.
2. Select the zip-file and open the context menu with a right-mouse button click. The menu opens automatically.
3. Select "Extract All". Specify a folder for storing the copied archive contents.
4. Select the USB stick from the list of destinations and confirm the selection by pressing "OK".
The archive contents are copied. This can take several minutes.
This USB stick can now be used as TSMA6 Image Stick.
7.6.1.3 Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Recovery Stick)
1. Copy RecoveryStick_<version>.zip in the root directory of the prepared USB stick, which will be used as TSMA6 Recovery Stick.
2. Select the zip-file and open the context menu with a right-mouse button click. The menu opens automatically.
3. Select "Extract All". Specify a folder for storing the copied archive contents.
4. Select the USB stick from the list of destinations and confirm the selection by pressing "OK".
The archive contents are copied. This can take several minutes.
This USB stick can now be used as TSMA6 Recovery Stick.

7.6.2 Install the RSRecoveryCreator Tool

The "Recovery Creator" application must be installed on PC. The RecoveryCreator_Setup_<version>.exe can be downloaded from https://
www.rohde-schwarz.com/software/tsma6/.
This application allows to upload data from the TSMA6 Image Stick or hard disk to a Recovery Stick.
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The capture of the image (partitions are GRUB, SSYTEM, DATA, BACKUP) takes around 15 minutes with USB 3.0 stick and even longer with USB 2.0 stick.
As a prerequisite, a user backup must exist on the master device (see Chapter 7.5.1,
"Backup", on page 47).
1. Connect the prepared TSMA6 Image Stick (see Chapter 7.6.1.2, "Copy File Con-
tents on the USB Stick (Image Stick)", on page 52) to an USB 3.0 port of the
R&S TSMA6.
2. Reboot the R&S TSMA6. The system will boot from the TSMA6 Image Stick.
Figure 7-5: Boot TSMA6 Image Stick
3. In the TSMA6 Image Stick menu, click "Capture Image".
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Figure 7-6: TSMA6 Image Stick menu
4. When the Status has changed to "Finished", click "OK" and then "Reboot".
Figure 7-7: TSMA6 Image Stick - Image capturing finished
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Figure 7-8: TSMA6 Image Stick menu - Reboot
5. Remove the TSMA6 Image Stick. The R&S TSMA6 will be rebooted.
Figure 7-9: Rebooting R&S
TSMA6
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The captured image files (BACKUP.wim, DATA.wim, GRUB.wim, SYSTEM.wim) are stored on the TSMA6 Image Stick in the directory \Device\Images.
Figure 7-10: Captured Image Files on a TSMA6 Image Stick
The TSMA6 Image Stick can now be used as source for the creation of a TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.4, "Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 56). The image files can also be saved on a hard disk or on a network drive.
A master image consists always of the 4 image files BACKUP.wim, DATA.wim, GRUB.wim, SYSTEM.wim.

7.6.4 Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick

Creating a TSMA6 Recovery Stick requires the following:
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TSMA6 Recovery Stick
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TSMA6 Master Images (GRUB, SYSTEM, DATA, BACKUP), available on TSMA6 Image Stick or PC.
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"RSRecovery Creator" tool
Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick
1. Plug a prepared TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.1.3, "Copy File Contents
on the USB Stick (Recovery Stick)", on page 52) in one of the USB 3.0 ports of
your PC.
2. Start the "Recovery Creator" application by clicking the desktop icon.
After starting, the application checks the Recovery Stick's data configuration and structure and reads it out. If some file contents of the TSMA6 Recovery Stick are incorrect or missing, the application issues an error message and offers to repeat the procedure. Otherwise, the procedure continues as described in steps 3 and 4.
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3. The "Images" tab offers download and upload of particular image files.
Figure 7-11: Selection of a TSMA6 Image for Transfer
4. Use the "Upload" function associated to the file' s directory and select the file you want to transfer.
Note: The file transfer must be done for all partitions:
● Drive A: "GRUB.wim"
● Drive B: "SYSTEM.wim"
● Drive C: "BACKUP.wim"
● Drive D: "DATA.wim" The data source can be either the TSMA6 Image Stick or a PC storage location.
5. Press "Apply" to complete the selection and start file transfer onto the TSMA6 Recovery Stick.
The selected TSMA6 image files are copied from the specified directory to the Recovery Stick (/Device/Images). The progress of uploading is displayed.
6. When the file transfer has finished for any image file (see Figure 7-12), remove the TSMA6 Recovery Stick. The TSMA6 Recovery Stick is now ready to deploy a master image onto any other TSMA6 (see Chapter 7.6.5, "Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery
Stick", on page 58).
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Figure 7-12: File Transfer Finished - "The operation completed successfully"
As long as the procedure is running neither the PC should be switched off nor the Recovery Stick removed.

7.6.5 Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery Stick

Deployment of a TSMA6 image requires a TSMA6 Recovery Stick containing the four master image files (GRUB.wim, SYSTEM.wim, DATA.wim, RECOVERY.wim).
1. Connect the TSMA6 Recovery Stick to an USB 3.0 port of the new R&S TSMA6 device.
2. Reboot the R&S TSMA6. The R&S TSMA6 boots from the Recovery Stick and the start page of the Recovery Stick is displayed. During the reboot, information about the target device and the image will be checked. If all requirements are fulfilled, click "Start Recovery" to start the recovery procedure, otherwise an error message will be displayed.
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3. In the "Recovery TSMA6 Progress" window, the current status of the recovery process is displayed.
4. After a successful recovery, remove the TSMA6 recovery stick.
5. The R&S TSMA6 will be rebooted.
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8.1 No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port

Troubleshooting
No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port

8 Troubleshooting

If the R&S TSMA6 could not be accessed for remote control or remote desktop session via the LAN port, check following issues:
Optical Check
► Check on the rear panel, if the LAN cable is connected to the correct LAN port (see
connector (12) in Figure 3-2. This LAN port is set to "DHCP". The SCAN port has the fix IP address 102.168.3.1. If the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, continue with Verify LAN Settings in
the Web-GUI.
Verify LAN Settings in the Web-GUI
1. Connect a mouse, keyboard, and a monitor and try to open the Web-GUI (see
Local access from the TSMA6 and Windows Explorer).
The predefined start page is http://localhost. Note: If the Web-GUI cannot be started local, contact the R&S support.
2. Check if an IP address is displayed in the Web-GUI. Does this IP address match with the IP settings of the remote PC (IP subnet range)? See Figure 8-1. If no Remote Port address is displayed, continue with Check R&S TSMA6 Network
Connections.
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Figure 8-1: Web-GUI - Overview > IP Settings
TSMA6 via LAN Port
3. Check the setting of the R&S TSMA6 LAN port (see Figure 8-2). The default set­ting is "DHCP".
Figure 8-2: Web GUI - LAN Connection
Ping Command
The ping command must be executed on the host PC.
1. Use the IP address displayed in the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see Figure 8-1).
2. Start the ping command.
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Type in the command-line window ping <IP address of the remote port of the R&S TSMA6 (LAN)> and wait for the answer.
If the R&S TSME does not answer, contact the system administrator or the R&S support.
Example:
C:\>ping 192.167.0.10
Pinging 192.167.0.10 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.167.0.10: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.167.0.10: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.167.0.10: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.167.0.10: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Ping statistics for 192.167.0.10:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
Check R&S TSMA6 Network Connections
Check if the TSMA6 LAN connection is available in the Windows network connections.
1. Connect keyboard, mouse and a monitor to the R&S TSMA6.
2. Navigate to "Windows" > "Control Panel" > "Network and Internet" > "Network and Sharing Center" > "Change Adapter Settings".
3. The entry TSMA6 LAN Connection must be available.
Figure 8-3: TSMA6 LAN Connection
4. If the "TSMA6 LAN Connection" is not listed in the "Network Connections", a recov­ery of the R&S TSMA6 is recommended. If the "TSMA6 LAN Connection" is listed in the "Network Connections" and the IP address of the LAN port is still not displayed in the Web-GUI, contact R&S support.
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Troubleshooting

Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR)

R&S NESTOR)
To check if the scanner unit is working properly, perform the following steps.
1. Check the Scanner [Pwr] LED.
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● If it is off, continue with step 4.
● If it is on, continue with step 2.
2. Check the Scanner [State] LED.
● If it is off, contact R&S support.
● If it on, continue with step 3.
3. The scanner access may be blocked due to a program in Windows Startup. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor, open the File Explorer and enter the path:
C:\Users\Instrument\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\ Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
● Remove any entry which could interface the scanner module, restart the
R&S TSMA6 and repeat step 5.
● If there is no entry, continue with step 5.
4. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor and start the Web-GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1,
"Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24) and check the "Mode of Operation".
● If the Web-GUI is not accessible, continue with Chapter 8.6, "R&S TSMA6
Web-GUI not Accessible", on page 67).
● If the "Mode of Operation" = "PC Mode", continue with step 5
● If the "Mode of Operation" != "PC Mode", switch mode to "PC Mode". After a
reboot, check the mode of operation again. If the mode does not change to "PC Mode", contact R&S support, otherwise continue with step 5.
5. In the Web-GUI, verify the connection settings (see Chapter A.1.2, "IP Settings", on page 72).
6. Start the TSME Ping tool via the Windows Start menu:
"Start > All Programs > R&S TsmeTools > TSME Ping Utility"
Figure 8-4: TSME Ping Utility - Result
Check the follwoing entries in the program window:
● Listening on interface : 192.168.0.1
If the line with this IP address does not appear, continue with Chapter 8.3, "Ver-
ify Scanner Connection LAN Settings", on page 65.
● TSME Found:
– Serial Number
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Troubleshooting
Verify Scanner Connection LAN Settings
– Ethernet MAC – IP Address : 192.168.0.2 – Active FW Version
If no TSME was found, contact the R&S support.
7. Start the TSME Device Manager via the Windows Start menu.
"Start > All Programs > TsmeTools > TsmeDeviceManager"
● If the R&S TSMA6 device is found, the scanner unit works properly.
● If the R&S TSMA6 device is not found, contact the R&S support.
1. Connect keyboard, mouse and a monitor to the R&S TSMA6.
2. Check the IP setting of the TSMA6 scanner connection. Navigate to "Windows" > "Settings" > "Ethernet" > > "Change Adapter Options". The entry "TSMA6 Scanner Connection Int" must be available.
Figure 8-5: TSMA6Scanner Connection
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a) Double-click the "TSMA6 Scanner Connection Int " entry and verify the follow-
ing settings.
● IP address: 192.168.0.1 (static IP address)
● Jumbo Packet: 9014 Bytes

8.4 No Navigation Data in R&S ROMES / R&S NESTOR

Check if the GPS antenna is connected to the correct port.

8.5 No RF Data

1. Check if the RF antenna is connected to the correct port.
2. Connect mouse, keyboard and monitor with the R&S TSMA6 for local operation.
3. Open the Web-GUI (Internet Explorer, URL: http://localhost) and change the "Mode of Operation" to "PC Mode". The R&S TSMA6 reboots automatically.
4. Start the TSME Device Manager via the Windows Start menu.
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TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible
R&S
"Start > All Programs > TsmeTools > TsmeDeviceManager"
a) If R&S TSMA6 is accessible via the TSME Device Manager, continue with
step 5.
b) If R&S TSMA6 is not accessible via the TSME Device Manager, continue with
Chapter 8.2, "Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NES­TOR)", on page 63.
5. Check if there are any error messages in the TSME Device Manager. a) If errors are reported in the diagnosis output window follow the instructions and
continue with step 6.
b) If no errors are reported, contact the R&S support.
6. Open the Web-GUI and change the "Mode of Operation" to your required mode. If there is still no RF data, contact R&S support.
If the R&S TSMA6Web-GUI is not accessible, perform the following steps to solve the problem.
1. Check if WLAN is activated (see WLAN/Bluetooth ON/OFF (1) in Figure 3-2.
2. For remote connection via WLAN, check if the TSMA6 WLAN is visible via your smartphone/tablet.
● If it is visible, continue with step 3.
● If it is not visible, continue with step 5. For local call of the Web-GUI, go to step 5.
3. Check if your smartphone/tablet is connected to the TSMA6 WLAN. If the connection is established, continue with step 4. If the connection is not established, connect the smartphone/tablet with the TSMA6 WLAN and continue with step 4.
4. Start the Web-GUI in the smartphone/tablet browser via the following URL: http://192.168.137.1 and continue with step 10. If the web browser can't load the web page, continue with step 5.
5. Access to the R&S TSMA6 operating system via one of the following possibilities:
● Local access with mouse, keyboard and external monitor
● Remote desktop connection via LAN (see Chapter 6.1.2, "Establish a Remote
Desktop Connection", on page 25).
6. Start the Internet Explorer and enter the following URL to open the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI .
http://localhost
If the Web-GUI can be started, continue with step 10.
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7. In the Windows "Start" menu, select "Services" and check the state of the following services.
● R&S TSMA6 running?
● R&S WebServer running?
Figure 8-6: R&S TSMA6 Services
If both services are running, continue with step 9.
8. Start the services, that are not running. a) Select the service to be started.
b) Open the context menu with a right-mouse click. c) Start the service.
If the services could not be started, reinstall the firmware (see Chapter 7.2.1, "Firm-
ware", on page 43).
9. Try again to start the Web-GUI locally on the R&S TSMA6 via Internet Explorer. If the Web-GUI can be started, continue with step 10. If the Web-GUI can't be started, a complete restore must be performed (see Chap-
ter 7.5, "User Backup and Restore", on page 47).
10. In the Web-GUI , navigate to "Configuration" > "Connectivity" > "WLAN" and check the WLAN status. If "Wlan" is "Off" (orange), click "On" button to activate WLAN. If "Wlan" is "On" (orange), continue with step 12.
Note: The WLAN status is also visible via the [State] LED. [State] LED = blue
WLAN Access Point = On
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11. If WLAN can be activated, continue with step 13. If WLAN can't be activated, a complete restore must be performed (see Chap-
ter 7.5, "User Backup and Restore", on page 47).
12. Change "Wlan Access Point" to "Off" and wait until "Off" is colored orange, then switch "Wlan Access Point" to "On" and wait until "On" is colored orange.
13. Check on your smartphone/tablet again, if the WLAN access point is now visible. If the WLAN access point is visible, continue with step 4. If the WLAN access point is not visible, contact the R&S support.
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Usage of the Web-GUI

Annex

A Usage of the Web-GUI

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:
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Home
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Configuration
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File Transfer
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Options
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Update
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Backup
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Restart
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Help
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OSA
Home

A.1 Home

The "System" window consists of the following tabs.
● Overview................................................................................................................. 70
● IP Settings...............................................................................................................72
● HW Info................................................................................................................... 72
A.1.1 Overview
The "Overview" tab displays the following basic settings of the R&S TSMA6.
Device Info.................................................................................................................... 71
└ Type................................................................................................................71
└ Material No......................................................................................................71
└ Serial No......................................................................................................... 71
└ Computer Name..............................................................................................71
└ Mode of Operation (Overview)........................................................................71
└ Bluetooth/WLAN............................................................................................. 71
FW/SW Version.............................................................................................................71
└ HW..................................................................................................................71
└ Image..............................................................................................................71
└ Firmware.........................................................................................................71
Battery Info....................................................................................................................71
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└ Battery 1..........................................................................................................72
└ Battery 2..........................................................................................................72
└ Battery Life Time.............................................................................................72
└ Mainboard Temperature..................................................................................72
Device Info
Displays general information about the device.
Type ← Device Info
Type of instrument
Material No. ← Device Info
R&S order number of the device
Serial No. ← Device Info
Serial number of the device
Computer Name ← Device Info
Computer name of the R&S TSMA6 (read-only). The name consists of a fixed part (TSMA6) and a variable part (serial number).
Example: R&S TSMA6-<Serial Number>
NOTE: The serial number can be found on the bottom side of the device.
Mode of Operation (Overview) ← Device Info
Displays the mode how the device is used.
Bluetooth/WLAN ← Device Info
Displays the activity status of Bluetooth® and WLAN. BT WLAN AP
Bluetooth® activity status ON/OFF WLAN activity status ON/OFF WLAN access point activity status ON/OFF
FW/SW Version
Displays information about firmware and software .
HW ← FW/SW Version
Current hardware version.
Image ← FW/SW Version
Current image version.
st
●
1
number is the version of the basic image
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2nd number is the version of the device installation
Firmware ← FW/SW Version
Current firmware version.
Battery Info
Displays information about the battery status.
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Home
Battery 1 ← Battery Info
Charging state of battery 1.
Battery 2 ← Battery Info
Charging state of battery 2.
Battery Life Time ← Battery Info
Estimated remaining battery life time.
Mainboard Temperature ← Battery Info
Current temperature of the mainboard.
The "IP Settings" tab displays the IP addresses of the R&S TSMA6.
LAN Port........................................................................................................................72
SCAN Port (Int.)............................................................................................................ 72
WLAN AP (Overview)....................................................................................................72
LAN Port
IP address of the remote LAN port of the R&S TSMA6.
SCAN Port (Int.)
IP address of the scanner port of the R&S TSMA6.
WLAN AP (Overview)
IP address of the WLAN access point.
A.1.3 HW Info
The "HW Info" tab displays information about the embedded scanner module.
Scanner Info..................................................................................................................73
└ MAC Address..................................................................................................73
└ IP Address (Scanner)......................................................................................73
└ Available Config..............................................................................................73
└ Used Config.................................................................................................... 73
Correction Data.............................................................................................................73
└ Version............................................................................................................73
└ Date................................................................................................................ 73
└ TCXO Date..................................................................................................... 73
Module Info................................................................................................................... 73
└ Controller Board..............................................................................................73
└ RF Board.........................................................................................................73
└ Mainboard.......................................................................................................73
└ Batterypack.....................................................................................................73
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Scanner Info
Displays IP and configuration settings of the scanner device.
MAC Address ← Scanner Info
MAC address of the scanner port.
IP Address (Scanner) ← Scanner Info
IP address of the scanner.
Available Config. ← Scanner Info
All available FPGA versions (max. 4 versions).
Used Config. ← Scanner Info
Current valid FPGA version
Correction Data
Displays information about the calibration status of the scanner device.
Version ← Correction Data
Version of the calibration data.
Date ← Correction Data
Date of calibration.
TCXO Date ← Correction Data
Date of the internal calibration.
Module Info
Displays version information about the scanner modules.
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.
Batterypack ← Module Info
Serial number and product change index of the battery pack.
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A.2 Configuration

A.2.1 System
A.2.1.1 Mode
Usage of the Web-GUI
Configuration
The "System" window consists of the following tabs.
● Mode....................................................................................................................... 74
● Power......................................................................................................................74
● Speaker...................................................................................................................75
● RF Band..................................................................................................................75
The "Mode" tab displays information about the operation mode and the state of the cur­rent measurement.
Mode of Operation........................................................................................................ 74
Current Measurement................................................................................................... 74
Mode of Operation
With the "Mode of Operation", the autostart sequence of the R&S TSMA6 can be adjusted to change the usage of the R&S TSMA6.
Current Measurement
Displays information about the state of the current measurement.
A.2.1.2 Power
The "Power" tab displays all settings related to the power on/power off scenarios.
Startup Settings.............................................................................................................74
Startup Delay................................................................................................................ 75
Shutdown Settings........................................................................................................ 75
Startup Settings
Configures different startup sequences.
Auto Power ON ← Startup Settings
The R&S TSMA6 starts automatically when power is applied at the DC IN connector of the R&S TSMA6 or at the DC IN connector of a connected R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack.
└ Auto Power ON...............................................................................................74
└ Remember Last State.....................................................................................74
└ Auto Power Off................................................................................................75
Remember Last State ← Startup Settings
The R&S TSMA6 remembers the last state before the DC power was removed.
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A.2.1.3 Speaker
Usage of the Web-GUI
Configuration
When DC power is applied again at the DC IN connector of the R&S TSMA6 or at the DC IN connector of a connected R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack, the power state before power removal is recovered.
Startup Delay
Configures a startup delay.
Shutdown Settings
Configures a shutdown sequence if the R&S TSMA6 is connected to a R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack.
Auto Power Off ← Shutdown Settings
When activated, the R&S TSMA6 is powered off automatically, if the DC IN power is removed from the connected R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack.
The time delay for powering off can be set manually (default 30s).
The "Speaker" tab configures an acoustic warning signal.
Status (Speaker)........................................................................................................... 75
Volume..........................................................................................................................75
Status (Speaker)
Activates or deactivates an acoustic warning signal.
Volume
Specifies the volume of the acoustic warning signal.
A.2.1.4 RF Band
The "RF Band" tab allows to recall and switch the selected RF band.
Current Configuration....................................................................................................75
New Configuration.........................................................................................................75
Current Configuration
Current valid band configuration
New Configuration
Selects a specific band.
A.2.2 Connectivity
The "Connectivity" window consists of the following tabs.
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A.2.2.1 Bluetooth
Usage of the Web-GUI
Configuration
● Bluetooth.................................................................................................................76
● WLAN......................................................................................................................76
● WLAN AP................................................................................................................77
● LAN......................................................................................................................... 78
● Ext. LAN..................................................................................................................78
The "Bluetooth" tab is used to configure the settings of the R&S TSMA6 Bluetooth adapter. As well this tab is used for pairing with an external BT device.
Bluetooth Connection....................................................................................................76
└ Status (Bluetooth)........................................................................................... 76
Visibility......................................................................................................................... 76
Bluetooth Connection
Specifies the configuration details of a Bluetooth adapter.
Status (Bluetooth) ← Bluetooth Connection
The Bluetooth adapter can be switched on or off.
Visibility
The Bluetooth adapter can be set to visible or hidden for external devices.
A.2.2.2 WLAN
In the "WLAN" tab, the WLAN client settings can be configured.
WLAN Client..................................................................................................................76
WLAN Client
Specifies the configuration details for the WLAN client.
Status (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Client
The WLAN client can be switched on or off.
└ Status (WLAN Client)......................................................................................76
└ Permanent...................................................................................................... 76
└ SSID................................................................................................................76
└ Network Key....................................................................................................77
└ TCP/IP Mode (WLAN Client).......................................................................... 77
└ IP Address (WLAN Client).............................................................................. 77
└ Subnet Mask (WLAN Client)...........................................................................77
└ Default Gateway (WLAN Client)..................................................................... 77
└ DNS Servers(s) (WLAN Client).......................................................................77
Permanent ← WLAN Client
The state of the WLAN client is set permanently.
SSID ← WLAN Client
Click "Refresh" and select an existing WLAN network via the SSID.
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Network Key ← WLAN Client
Enter the network key for the selected WLAN network.
TCP/IP Mode (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Client
The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP ("DHCP") or manually as fixed IP address ("Static").
IP Address (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Client
Specify the IP address of the R&S TSMA6
Subnet Mask (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Client
Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6
Default Gateway (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Client
Specify the default gateway.
DNS Servers(s) (WLAN Client) ← WLAN Client
Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server.
A.2.2.3 WLAN AP
In the "WLAN AP" tab, the WLAN access point settings can be configured.
WLAN Access Point......................................................................................................77
└ Status (WLAN AP).......................................................................................... 77
└ Deactivated.....................................................................................................77
└ SSID................................................................................................................77
└ Network Key....................................................................................................77
WLAN Access Point
Specify the configuration details for the WLAN access point.
Status (WLAN AP) ← WLAN Access Point
The WLAN access point can be switched on or off.
Deactivated ← WLAN Access Point
The state of the WLAN access point is set. On Off
SSID ← WLAN Access Point
Click "Refresh" and select an existing WLAN network via the SSID.
The WLAN access point does not start automatically. The WLAN access point starts automatically.
Network Key ← WLAN Access Point
Enter the network key for the selected WLAN network.
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A.2.2.4 LAN
Usage of the Web-GUI
Configuration
In the "LAN" tab, the LAN settings can be configured.
LAN Connection............................................................................................................78
└ TCP/IP Mode (LAN)........................................................................................78
└ IP Address (LAN)............................................................................................78
└ Subnet Mask (LAN).........................................................................................78
└ Default Gateway (LAN)...................................................................................78
└ DNS Servers(s) (LAN).................................................................................... 78
LAN Connection
Specify the configuration details for the LAN connection.
TCP/IP Mode (LAN) ← LAN Connection
The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP ("DHCP") or manually as fixed IP address ("Static").
IP Address (LAN) ← LAN Connection
Specify the IP address of the R&S TSMA6.
Subnet Mask (LAN) ← LAN Connection
Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6.
Default Gateway (LAN) ← LAN Connection
Specify the default gateway.
DNS Servers(s) (LAN) ← LAN Connection
Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server.
A.2.2.5 Ext. LAN
In the "Ext. LAN" tab, the LAN settings for the additional Gbit LAN interface can be configured.
LAN 2 Connection.........................................................................................................78
└ TCP/IP Mode (LAN 2).....................................................................................78
└ IP Address (LAN 2).........................................................................................79
└ Subnet Mask (LAN 2)......................................................................................79
└ Default Gateway (LAN 2)................................................................................79
└ DNS Servers(s) (LAN 2)................................................................................. 79
LAN 2 Connection
Specify the configuration details for the additional Gbit LAN connection.
TCP/IP Mode (LAN 2) ← LAN 2 Connection
The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP ("DHCP") or manually as fixed IP address ("Static").
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Usage of the Web-GUI
File Transfer
IP Address (LAN 2) ← LAN 2 Connection
Specify the IP address of the R&S TSMA6.
Subnet Mask (LAN 2) ← LAN 2 Connection
Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6.
Default Gateway (LAN 2) ← LAN 2 Connection
Specify the default gateway.
DNS Servers(s) (LAN 2) ← LAN 2 Connection
Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server.
The "File Transfer" window offers the following functions:
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Uploads and downloads of files to/from the R&S TSMA6 (File Transfer)
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Download of the Vicom sample application to an Android device.
File Transfer..................................................................................................................79
└ Upload.............................................................................................................79
└ Download........................................................................................................79
└ User-defined Upload.......................................................................................79
└ User-defined Download.................................................................................. 79
Sample App...................................................................................................................80
└ Download rViCom SampleApp....................................................................... 80
File Transfer
Specifies the properties for upload and download files.
Upload ← File Transfer
Specifies the file (e.g. workspace file) which should be transferred from a connected device to the R&S TSMA6 (D:\Upload).
Note: The maximum file size for the upload is 100 MB.
Download ← File Transfer
Specifies the measurement data file which should be transferred from the R&S TSMA6 (D:\Download) to a connected device.
User-defined Upload ← File Transfer
Specifies the file (e.g. workspace file) which should be transferred from a connected device to a user-defined directory on the R&S TSMA6.
Note: The maximum file size for the upload is 100 MB.
User-defined Download ← File Transfer
Specifies the measurement data file which should be transferred from a user-defined directory on the R&S TSMA6 to a connected device.
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A.4 Options

A.4.1 Available
Usage of the Web-GUI
Options
Sample App
Specifies the download of the sample app.
Download rViCom SampleApp ← Sample App
Specifies the sample app file (*.apk) to be downloaded to the connected Android device.
The "Options" window consists of the following tabs.
● Available..................................................................................................................80
● Install.......................................................................................................................80
The "Available" tab gives an overview of available active and inactive scanner and NESTOR (if installed) license keys
Option Type...................................................................................................................80
Option Material No........................................................................................................ 80
Activation Type..............................................................................................................80
Valid From / Valid To......................................................................................................80
Option Index..................................................................................................................80
Option Type
Type of installed license key
Option Material No.
R&S order number of installed license key
Activation Type
Activation type of license key (temporary or permanent)
Valid From / Valid To
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 TSMA6.
Install NESTOR Options................................................................................................81
Install Scanner Options.................................................................................................81
Install ROMES Option...................................................................................................81
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Install NESTOR Options
This field allows to enter the R&S NESTOR license key code manually. Press "Install" button to finish the installation.
Install Scanner Options
Allows to install a scanner option. Two different methods are supported.
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Manually by entering the license key code in the related field and clicking "Install".
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Via license key file ("*.xml"). Select the license key file using the "Browse" button and click "Install XML File".
Install ROMES Option
This field allows to install a Romes option<serial number>.dat file.
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Connect a data stick to a USB port. NOTE: The ROMES option<serial number>.dat file must be located in the root directory of the data stick.
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Click the "Refresh" button of the browser. The license key file must be listed in the file dialog.
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Click the "Install" button.
Update

A.5 Update

The "Update" window allows to select and update the TSMA6 software and additional software components.
Prerequisites for a Firmware/Software Update
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The setup file must be located in the root directory of the data stick.
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Software and firmware updates are only possible, when the mode is "PC Mode".
Select Firmware Setup File...........................................................................................81
Select QualiPoc Setup File........................................................................................... 81
Select NESTOR Setup File...........................................................................................82
Select ROMES Setup File.............................................................................................82
Select Vicom Setup File................................................................................................82
Select Firmware Setup File
Select a firmware setup file from the "Select Firmware Setup File" box and click "Update Firmware". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-GUI.
Select QualiPoc Setup File
Select the setup file from the "Select QualiPoc Setup File" box and click "Update Quali­Poc". The setup setup. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web­GUI.
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A.6 Backup

Usage of the Web-GUI
Restart
Select NESTOR Setup File
Select the setup file from the "Select NESTOR Setup File" box and click "Update NES­TOR". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-GUI.
Select ROMES Setup File
Select the setup file from the "Select ROMES Setup File" box and click "Update ROMES". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-GUI.
Select Vicom Setup File
Select the setup file from the "Select Vicom Setup File" box and click "Update Vicom". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-GUI.
The "Backup" window allows to create a backup of the R&S TSMA6 system.
Backup TSMA6 System................................................................................................ 82
Backup TSMA6 System
Click "Backup" to create a backup of the system partition C:\.
●
At first, it is checked, if there is enough memory available for the backup.
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Only one user backup can be created at time. An existing backup will be overwrit­ten after an acknowledgment.
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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 TSMA6 and the scanner unit separately.
System restart...............................................................................................................82
PowerCycle...................................................................................................................83
System restart
To restart the R&S TSMA6, click "Restart". The following message appears.
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Click "OK" to reboot the R&S TSMA6.
PowerCycle
To restart the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6, click "PowerCycle". The following message appears.
Click "OK" to reboot the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6.

A.8 Help

The "Help" window displays the online help system of the R&S TSMA6.
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B.1 Overview

Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App
Requirements

B Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App

The R&S TSMA6 provides an open remote ViCom interface that allows the integration into Windows and Android-based software tools. Via rViCom API, it is possible to con­figure and control TSMA6 scanner measurements from a remote PC / tablet.
The R&S TSMA6 is shipped with an rViCom sample application. The source code for this Android-based App is also available as subcomponent of the R&S ViCom scanner interface. This ready to use application gives the user a quick and easy impression about the capabilities of this API interface.

B.2 Requirements

B.2.1 General Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to use this App successfully:
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An Android device with at least Android 4.4.2 (Android 4.4.4 is recommended)
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A WLAN respectively Bluetooth connection between the Android device and the R&S TSMA6
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Remote rViCom Server on the R&S TSMA6 (default)
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An installed Sample App on the Android device The version of the rViCom server on the R&S TSMA6 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.
Download and Installation of rViCom Sample App
To install the rViCom Sample App on an Android device, the followings steps must be performed.
1. Start the Web-GUI via WLAN (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-
GUI", on page 24).
2. Navigate to "File Transfer" > "Sample App" > "Download TsmaSampleApp".
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B.3.1 Connection Establishment
B.3.1.1 Connection Type Selection
Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App
Usage
3. Select the Sample App and click "Download".
4. Install the Sample App on the Android device.
Start the Sample App on the Android device.
To connect to the R&S TSMA6 Remote rViCom Server, it is either possible to use a WLAN connection or a Bluetooth connection.
B.3.1.2
The selection of the connection type depends on the measurement task (see Chap-
ter B.3.1, "Connection Establishment", on page 85).
Figure B-1: Connection Type Selection
Server Discovery
1. Choose a connection type, as described in Chapter B.3.1.1, "Connection Type
Selection", on page 85.
2. The server discovery starts and the following dialog appears.
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Figure B-2: Active Server Discovery
3. If a server is found, the server will be connected and the name of the server is dis­played.
Figure B-3: Successful Server Discovery
4. Choose the server. If a Remote rViCom server connection could be established, the "Choose scan
type" window appears. See Figure B-4.
Figure B-4: Choose scan type
If no server is found, it is possible to start a new scan by selecting "Rescan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner.
To stop the server discovery, the app has to be closed.
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B.3.2 GSM RSSI Scan
Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App
Usage
The following scan types are available:
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GSM RSSI Scan
Provides a GSM scan by selecting a band and radio channels
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WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan
Provides an UMTS scan by selecting a frequency band and the UARFCN
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LTE Top Signal Scan
Provides an LTE scan by selecting the frequency band and the EARFCN
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Throughput Test
Provides a throughput test for the connection using configurable buffer size
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RF Powerscan
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.3.2.1 GSM Preferences
To start a GSM RSSI scan, the following steps must be performed.
1. Choose a frequency band. The channels are set automatically to the maximum range available for the
selected band.
Figure B-5: Setting the GSM Preferences
2. If necessary, change the channels manually according to your needs. The input in the "Channels" field can be done like following.
a) Add a single number for one specific channel.
Example: 7
b) Add a range of channels.
Example: 1-124
c) Add more than one single number separated by semicolon.
Example: 2;4;7;76
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Usage
3. Click "Start scan" to start the scan.
The GSM scan result graph displays one column for each channel selected. The height of a column represents the RSSI value (in dBm).
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 dis­plays the following colored states.
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Green
The measurement is running and measurement data are received.
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Yellow
The measurement is running but no measurement data are received.
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Red
The measurement was stopped
► To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner.
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B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan
B.3.3.1 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Preferences
Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App
Usage
To start a WCDMA scan, the following steps must be performed.
1. Choose a frequency band. The minimum UARFCN of this band is set automatically.
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.
3. Click "Start scan" to start the scan.
In the menu inflator on top of the right corner, templates for existing preferences (Munich and surrounding areas) can be selected.
B.3.3.2 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan Results
The WCDMA scan result graph displays one column for each SC found by the mea­surement. The height of a column represents the RSCP value (in dBm).
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Figure B-8: WCDMA Scan Result View
Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed.
Parameters
Displays the configured preferences for the WCDMA scan.
Status
Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button dis­plays the following colored states.
●
Green
The measurement is running and measurement data are received.
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Yellow
The measurement is running but no measurement data are received.
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Red
The measurement was stopped.
► To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner.
B.3.4 LTE Top Signal Scan
B.3.4.1 LTE Top Signal Preferences
To start an LTE scan, the following steps must be performed.
1. Choose a frequency band. The minimum EARFCN of this band is set automatically.
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Figure B-9: Setting the LTE Preferences
2. If necessary, change the EARFCN according to your needs. Note: Due to processing issues, it is not possible to select more than one
EARFCN.
3. Click "Start scan" to start the scan.
In the menu inflator on top of the right corner, templates for existing preferences (Munich and surrounding areas) can be selected.
B.3.4.2 LTE Top Signal Scan Results
The LTE scan result graph displays one column for each PCI found by the measure­ment. 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.
Parameters
Displays the configured preferences for the LTE scan.
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Status
Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button dis­plays the following colored states.
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Green
The measurement is running and measurement data are received.
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Yellow
The measurement is running but no measurement data are received.
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Red
The measurement was stopped.
► To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner.
The throughput test case is useful to find out the throughput speed of your connection. This allows to decide, which connection type (WLAN or Bluetooth) should be used.
B.3.5.1 Throughput Preferences
To start the throughput test, the following steps must be performed.
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.
B.3.5.2 Throughput Results
The result of the throughput test case is a line chart with the following axes:
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x-axis The x-axis displays the number of measurements
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y-axis The y-axis displays the corresponding throughput value (kB/s)
The blue line shows the measured values. The orange line represents the visualized average of all values.
Figure B-12: Throughput Result View
Below the graph the following throughput results are displayed.
Results
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Max. Through Displays the maximum throughput
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Ave. Through Displays the average throughput
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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
To start an RF power scan, the following steps must be performed.
1. Specify the parameters "Start Frequency (in Mhz)" and "End Frequency (in Mhz)" to define the frequency range of the RF power scan. The maximum range is from 350 MHz to 4.400 MHz.
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Figure B-13: RF Power Scan References
2. Click "Start Test" to start the scan.
The result of the RF power scan is a spectrum of the frequency range set before with the following axes:
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x-axis The x-axis displays the frequency
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y-axis The y-axis displays the power level for each frequency (dBm)
Figure B-14: RF Power Scan Results
Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed.
Parameters
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Start Displays the start frequency
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End Displays the end frequency
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Status
Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button dis­plays the following colored states.
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Green
The measurement is running and measurement data are received.
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Yellow
The measurement is running but no measurement data are received.
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Red
The measurement was stopped
► To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner.
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Index

Index
B
Band Options
Available ..................................................................... 16
Brochures ............................................................................ 8
D
Data sheets ......................................................................... 8
Dead reckoning ................................................................. 11
G
Getting started ..................................................................... 7
GSM Scan ......................................................................... 87
Preferences ................................................................ 87
Results ........................................................................ 88
H
HDMI Port ......................................................................... 14
Help ..................................................................................... 8
L
LED
LAN Connector ........................................................... 14
LTE Scan ...........................................................................90
Preferences ................................................................ 90
Results ........................................................................ 91
M
Throughput Test Case ....................................................... 92
Preferences ................................................................ 92
Results ........................................................................ 92
U
User manual ........................................................................ 8
W
WCDMA Scan ................................................................... 89
Preferences ................................................................ 89
Results ........................................................................ 89
Multi-GNSS ........................................................................ 11
O
Open source acknowledgment (OSA) ................................. 8
Option Concept
Band Options .............................................................. 16
R&S NESTOR .............................................................16
Technology Options .................................................... 15
R
R&S TSMA6 Option Concept ............................................ 15
Release notes ..................................................................... 8
Remote rViCom
Requirements ............................................................. 84
Usage ......................................................................... 85
Remote ViCom .................................................................. 84
RF Power Scan ................................................................. 93
References ................................................................. 93
Results ........................................................................ 94
S
Safety instructions ............................................................... 8
T
Technology Options
Available ..................................................................... 15
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