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Configuring the R&S TSMA6

R&S

®

TSMA6

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Getting Started 4900.8040.02 ─ 09

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.

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.

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, "Using the

R&S TSMA6 web GUI"

on page 32).

– Establishing a remote desktop connection (via LAN/WLAN) (see 

Chap-

ter 6.1.2, "Using a remote desktop connection"

on page 33).

6.1.1

 

Using the R&S TSMA6 web GUI

The Microsoft EDGE

 browser replaces the former used Internet Explorer

for the TSMAx web-GUI and is used as default browser.

The R&S TSMA6 web GUI gives the user full access to control and measure with
the R&S TSMA6. Following tasks can be done:

Recalling of system information / hardware software versions / IP settings

Configuring measurement mode / power up/down behavior / band selection

Configuring LAN / WLAN & Bluetooth settings / IP configuration

File transfer (upload / download)

Showing and installing SW licenses

Updating firmware and software

Creating a user backup

Restarting device / scanner part

Accessing online help

Accessing the R&S TSMA6

Summary of Contents for 4900.8005.02

Page 1: ...R S TSMA6 Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner Getting Started 4900804002 Version 09 a0 X2...

Page 2: ...uld like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed ded computing 2021 Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG M hldorfstr 15 81671 M nchen Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Email info roh...

Page 3: ...8 4 Preparing for use 9 4 1 General hints 9 4 2 Unpacking the instrument 10 4 3 Connecting external devices 11 4 4 Connecting power supply 12 4 4 1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply 12 4 4 2 Co...

Page 4: ...e web GUI 33 6 1 1 2 Via WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone 33 6 1 2 Using a remote desktop connection 33 6 2 Selecting mode of operation 35 6 2 1 Measurement modes 36 6 2 1 1 PC mode 36 6 2 1 2 Remo...

Page 5: ...vironments Use the R S TSMA6 only for its designated purpose Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet Where do I find safety information Safety information is p...

Page 6: ...structions etc A printed version is delivered with the instrument 2 2 User manuals and help Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions Includes the con tents of the getting started...

Page 7: ...acknowledg ment OSA The release notes list new features improvements and known issues of the cur rent firmware version and describe the firmware installation The open source acknowledgment document pr...

Page 8: ...With its ultra broadband front end the integrated scanner measures all supported technologies 350 MHz to 6000 MHz simultaneously The future proof architecture and the in field upgradability for both...

Page 9: ...ddition read and observe the safety instructions in the following sec tions Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating condi tions Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuit...

Page 10: ...he instrument The following section describes how to setup the instrument Risk of instrument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions Specific operating conditions are required to ensure accur...

Page 11: ...sensitive to mechanical stress Use the following handling precautions Relevant forstep 1 RF and step 2 GPS Always use a torque wrench and mount the cable end with 60 Ncm Do not stack adapters directl...

Page 12: ...pply unit 4 4 1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply For 12V vehicle DC supply only The R S TSMA6 is to be used with a 12 V vehicle DC power supply net work only Use the accessory DC cable with cig...

Page 13: ...9 Figure 4 1 Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter 4 4 2 Connecting an AC power supply To operate the R S TSMA6 with an AC power supply connect the DC IN connec tor with the AC power sup...

Page 14: ...4901 0550 02 as power supply Figure 4 2 R S TSMA6 Z1 Power Supply 4 4 3 Connecting the R S TSMA6 BP Alternatively it is possible to power the R S TSMA6 via the R S TSMA6 BP When the R S TSMA6 is switc...

Page 15: ...e 4 3 DC IN connectors 1 DC IN connector R S TSMA6 BP 2 DC IN connector R S TSMA6 Switch of the R S TSMA6 Disconnect an existing connection to the DC IN connector of the R S TSMA6 Connect R S TSMA6 BP...

Page 16: ...ttery orientation Note The R S TSMA6 may be used with closed battery cover only 2 Remove the cover cap from the docking connector of the R S TSMA6 3 Attach the R S TSMA6 with the bottom side see Figur...

Page 17: ...S TSMA6 Figure 4 6 R S TSMA6 1 Power connector for R S TSMA6 BP On delivery the power connector is protected by a cover cap 4 Set the R S TSMA6 vertically on top of the R S TSMA6 BP 1 5 Slide the R S...

Page 18: ...pply with the R S TSMA6 depends on the system settings on the R S TSMA6 Auto Power On 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 c...

Page 19: ...4 6 Connecting with R S TSMA6 WLAN access point The R S TSMA6 has a built in WLAN access point For configuration see Chap ter 6 1 1 2 Via WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone on page 33 1 On the host...

Page 20: ...reparing for use R S TSMA6 20 Getting Started 4900 8040 02 09 3 Select Connect automatically and click Connect 4 Select Connect using a security key instead Connecting with R S TSMA6 WLAN access point...

Page 21: ...Preparing for use R S TSMA6 21 Getting Started 4900 8040 02 09 5 Enter the network security key and click Next Default security key instrument Connecting with R S TSMA6 WLAN access point...

Page 22: ...reduce security risks For internet or remote access use secured connections if applicable Ensure that the network settings comply with the security policies of your com pany Contact your local system...

Page 23: ...b GUI Alternatively use the assigned IP address for remote access see web GUI Home IP Settings The configuration web GUI of the R S TSMA6 is started 4 8 Connecting USB to LAN adapter TSPC U2L2 TSPC US...

Page 24: ...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 f...

Page 25: ...n the WLAN antennas Figure 5 1 R S TSMA6 Front Panel 5 2 Rear panel view The following figure provides an overview of the control elements and the connec tors on the rear panel of the instrument Figur...

Page 26: ...sed for MIMO scenarios and for increasing bandwidth and measurement rate AUX Connector The AUX connector has two functions Input output Synchronization with up to 4 connected R S TSME6 resp R S TSMExx...

Page 27: ...es tablets and test mobile phones Total power USB C max 3 A Overall USB current USB C USB 3 0 and USB 2 0 max 3 A USB 3 0 4x Type A Connecting external storage devices data sticks and test mobile phon...

Page 28: ...Connector SMA RF input of the device 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 Do...

Page 29: ...nstallation 5 4 Built In WLAN Bluetooth adapter The R S TSMA6 has built in WLAN Bluetooth module Intel Wireless AC 8265 The R S TSMA6 WLAN Bluetooth adapter allows the following modes Client connectio...

Page 30: ...T Scanner ready 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 gree...

Page 31: ...strument tour R S TSMA6 31 Getting Started 4900 8040 02 09 Device Scanner Mode LED Meas LED Pwr LED State LED Comment red CONT Scanner Error Temperature Error red BLINKING rap idly SW error Status LED...

Page 32: ...on via LAN WLAN see Chap ter 6 1 2 Using a remote desktop connection on page 33 6 1 1 Using the R S TSMA6 web GUI The Microsoft EDGE browser replaces the former used Internet Explorer for the TSMAx we...

Page 33: ...lt NOTE You can modify the WLAN start up configuration 2 Connect to the access point using the login credentials found at the bottom label of the R S TSMA6 Default SSID TSMA6 xxxxxx xxxxxx is the seri...

Page 34: ...ters Computer The input depends on the selected connection type 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 c...

Page 35: ...ontrolled from the remote PC 6 2 Selecting mode of operation Select the measurement mode with the following steps 1 Start the R S TSMA6 web GUI see Chapter 6 1 1 Using the R S TSMA6 web GUI on page 32...

Page 36: ...pplications are installed The PC Mode is always selectable 6 2 1 Measurement modes 6 2 1 1 PC mode The PC Mode is the standard mode for installation of software and for the inter active operation of t...

Page 37: ...he selection of the wireless interface type depends on the measurement task The WLAN connection allows a data throughput which is about 10 times higher compared to Bluetooth The Bluetooth connection i...

Page 38: ...iate scanner license must be installed on the QualiPoc handheld device If you do not have the correct license contact the R S service On the R S TSMA6 Bluetooth must be activated and visible see Fig u...

Page 39: ...iPoc displays NCM under Devices Note The NCM provides the Bluetooth connection to the scanner 6 Touch Scan at the top of the screen and wait until the scanning process stops Figure 6 2 Scan for NCM 7...

Page 40: ...e 6 3 Pair NCM Figure 6 4 Bluetooth pairing request 8 The scanner appears in the Devices list upon successful detection Figure 6 5 Scanner ready For more details about the QualiPoc configuration and u...

Page 41: ...nt Prerequisites For NESTOR and NESTOR probe mode NESTOR option licenses are either installed on the internal SD card or connected as an external USB dongle For NESTOR mode only NESTOR workspace file...

Page 42: ...The scanner State LED starts blinking rapidly NESTOR probe mode 1 On the Mode tab select NESTOR Probe mode 2 Press Submit The R S TSMA6 is switched into NESTOR Probe mode In the status bar the entry...

Page 43: ...tBenchmarker applica tion software designed for efficient data collection and remote control sup port in combination with SmartMonitor can be used SmartONE Expert Activating this mode an expert UI wit...

Page 44: ...setting is needed in this mode 3 Click Submit activate the selected measurment configuration For more details about the R S SmartONE configuration and usage refer to the user documentation for R S Sma...

Page 45: ...UI on page 32 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...

Page 46: ...h Android versions 5 0 there may be problems with visibility of the device Refer to the R S TSMA6 user manual chapter 9 13 Bluetooth device not detected by R S TSMA6 4 In the R S TSMA6 web GUI click R...

Page 47: ...language By default the R S TSMA6 is delivered with the English version of Windows 10 and it supports the English keyboard To use the german keyboard or any other one proceed as follows 1 Open the Con...

Page 48: ...e settings window opens and by default only English is listed there To add a new language click the Add a language tile 4 The selectable languages are listed Select the desired language by double clic...

Page 49: ...of the chosen language 6 After successfully adding the language it should be listed as selectable lan guage 7 Change the keyboard language via windows taskbar 6 6 Enabling virtual memory To enable vir...

Page 50: ...Configuring the R S TSMA6 R S TSMA6 50 Getting Started 4900 8040 02 09 2 Select System and Security 3 Select Advanced System Settings Enabling virtual memory...

Page 51: ...Configuring the R S TSMA6 R S TSMA6 51 Getting Started 4900 8040 02 09 4 Select the tab Advanced 5 Select Settings in the section Performance 6 Select the tab Advanced Enabling virtual memory...

Page 52: ...S TSMA6 52 Getting Started 4900 8040 02 09 7 Select Change in the section Virtual memory 8 Enable Automatically manage paging file size for all devices 9 Click OK to close the dialog 10 Reboot the dev...

Page 53: ...uct contact our customer support center A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation program ming or applica...

Page 54: ...Customer support 53 D Data sheets 6 Dead reckoning 28 G Getting started 6 H HDMI Port 28 Help 6 L LAN Environment 22 LED LAN Connector 28 M Multi GNSS 28 N Network Environment 22 O Open source acknow...

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