R&S TSMA6B, Getting Started

Page 1: ...R S TSMA6B Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner Getting Started 4901401002 Version 02 a1X 2...

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: ...4 1 General hints 13 4 2 Unpacking the instrument 14 4 3 Connecting external devices 15 4 4 Connecting power supply 16 4 4 1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply 16 4 4 2 Connecting an AC power su...

Page 4: ...oth adapter 39 5 6 Status LEDs 41 6 Configuring the R S TSMA6B 45 6 1 Accessing the R S TSMA6B 45 6 1 1 Using the R S TSMA6B web GUI 45 6 1 1 1 Local use of the web GUI 46 6 1 1 2 Via WLAN from a remo...

Page 5: ...Contents R S TSMA6B 5 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 6 5 Changing keyboard language 60 6 6 Verify virtual memory settings 63 7 Contacting customer support 69...

Page 6: ...Contents R S TSMA6B 6 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02...

Page 7: ...dministrative and laboratory environments Use the R S TSMA6B only for its designated purpose Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet Where do I find safety inf...

Page 8: ...Safety and Regulatory Information R S TSMA6B 8 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02...

Page 9: ...nstructions 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 starte...

Page 10: ...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 p...

Page 11: ...ith 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 ha...

Page 12: ...Key features R S TSMA6B 12 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02...

Page 13: ...addition 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 unsui...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...is sensitive to mechanical stress Use the following handling precautions Relevant for step 1 RF and step 2 GPS Always use a torque wrench and mount the cable end with 60 Ncm Do not stack adapters dir...

Page 16: ...pply unit 4 4 1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply For 12V vehicle DC supply only The R S TSMA6B is to be used with a 12 V vehicle DC power supply net work only Use the accessory DC cable with ci...

Page 17: ...2 Figure 4 1 Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter 4 4 2 Connecting an AC power supply To operate the R S TSMA6B with an AC power supply connect the DC IN con nector with the AC power su...

Page 18: ...01 0550 02 as power supply Figure 4 2 R S TSMA6B Z1 Power Supply 4 4 3 Connecting the R S TSMA6B BP Alternatively it is possible to power the R S TSMA6B via the R S TSMA6B BP When the R S TSMA6B is sw...

Page 19: ...3 DC IN connectors 1 DC IN connector R S TSMA6B BP 2 DC IN connector R S TSMA6B Switch of the R S TSMA6B Disconnect an existing connection to the DC IN connector of the R S TSMA6B Connect R S TSMA6B...

Page 20: ...tery orientation Note The R S TSMA6B may be used with closed battery cover only 2 Remove the cover cap from the docking connector of the R S TSMA6B 3 Attach the R S TSMA6B with the bottom side see Fig...

Page 21: ...TSMA6B Figure 4 6 R S TSMA6B 1 Power connector for R S TSMA6B BP On delivery the power connector is protected by a cover cap 4 Set the R S TSMA6B vertically on top of the R S TSMA6B BP 1 5 Slide the...

Page 22: ...pply with the R S TSMA6B depends on the system settings on the R S TSMA6B Auto Power On The R S TSMA6B starts automatically when power is applied at the DC IN connector of the R S TSMA6B or at the DC...

Page 23: ...pointed object to push the CPU switch 1 to position I left 2 After a power cycle the R S TSMA6B starts in normal mode After the boot process has finished the Status LED Mode see Figure 5 2 9 indicates...

Page 24: ...bject to push the CPU switch 1 to position 0 right Figure 4 8 Switch to scanner mode 1 CPU switch 2 LAN port 2 After a power cycle the R S TSMA6B starts in scanner mode After the boot process has fini...

Page 25: ...has a built in WLAN access point For configuration see Chapter 6 1 1 2 Via WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone on page 46 1 On the host PC click the Network symbol in the task bar 2 Select the correct...

Page 26: ...R S TSMA6B 26 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 4 Select Connect using a security key instead 5 Enter the network security key and click Next Default security key instrument Connecting with R S TSMA6B...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...web GUI Alternatively use the assigned IP address for remote access see web GUI Home IP Settings The configuration web GUI of the R S TSMA6B is started 4 9 Connecting USB to LAN adapter TSPC U2L2 TSPC...

Page 29: ...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 follow...

Page 30: ...MA6B and the SSD hard disc make sure that only the USB 3 0 port is used as shown in Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 R S TSMA6B removable disk option 1 External enclosure with SSD hard disc 2 USB connection betw...

Page 31: ...Preparing for use R S TSMA6B 31 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 Figure 4 10 Remove external disk 1 Tab 2 Direction to remove external disk Using external SSD option R S TSMA6B BEB...

Page 32: ...Preparing for use R S TSMA6B 32 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 Using external SSD option R S TSMA6B BEB...

Page 33: ...nd right contain the WLAN antennas Figure 5 1 R S TSMA6B 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...

Page 34: ...high speed 1 Gbit Ethernet interface with an RJ 45 connector It is used to connect the R S TSMA6B to a separate R S TSME6 as a second scanner used for MIMO scenarios and for increasing bandwidth and...

Page 35: ...rence requires dedicated sync cable USB 3 0 5x Type A Connecting external storage devices data sticks and test mobile phones Power limit max 900 mA port Overall USB current USB C USB 3 0 and USB 2 0 c...

Page 36: ...detailed description see Chapter 5 6 Status LEDs on page 41 Power ON OFF Turns the device on and off Coldstart holding the button 5 sec HDMI connector 2x Connecting an external monitor max resolution...

Page 37: ...TSMA6B BEB The R S TSMA6B can be ordered with a removable SSD option With this option the system disk SSD is mounted in an external SSD enclosure and connected via the USB3 1 port of the R S TSMA6B T...

Page 38: ...al disk from the enclosure see Chapter 4 12 Using external SSD option R S TSMA6B BEB on page 30 5 4 Built In GPS receiver The integrated multi GNSS GPS BeiDou Galileo GLONASS receiver allows to use th...

Page 39: ...WLAN access point is switched on The login cre dentials are found on the bottom label of the device The WLAN Bluetooth can be switched off flight mode via rear panel switch Configure the WLAN and Blue...

Page 40: ...GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or dam age this device Canada specific enhancement When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor...

Page 41: ...802 11g 802 11n and 802 16e products are designed for use only in specific countries and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use As a user of these products you...

Page 42: ...con figuration ongoing green CONT 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...

Page 43: ...3 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 Device Scanner Mode LED Meas LED Pwr LED State LED Comment red BLINKING 2 Hz Scanner Error Temperature Warning red CONT Scanner Error Temperature Error red BLINKING r...

Page 44: ...Instrument tour R S TSMA6B 44 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 Status LEDs...

Page 45: ...ction via LAN WLAN see Chap ter 6 1 2 Using a remote desktop connection on page 47 6 1 1 Using the R S TSMA6B web GUI The Microsoft EDGE browser replaces the former used Internet Explorer for the TSMA...

Page 46: ...smartphone 1 On the remote device search for the TSMA6B WLAN network The WLAN access point on the R S TSMA6B starts automatically by factory default NOTE You can modify the WLAN start up configuratio...

Page 47: ...window opens 3 Enter mstsc exe The Remote Desktop Connection window opens 4 In the Remote Desktop Connection window click Show Options 5 In the General tab enter following parameters Computer The inp...

Page 48: ...TSMA6B 48 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 6 Click Connect 7 Enter the password default 894129 and click OK 8 The remote desktop connection is established The R S TSMA6B can be controlled from the remo...

Page 49: ...e measurement mode with the following steps 1 Start the R S TSMA6B web GUI see Chapter 6 1 1 Using the R S TSMA6B web GUI on page 45 2 The measurement modes can be configured via the radio button from...

Page 50: ...ely connected hand held device A Remote ViCom client application needs to be installed on the handheld device for this purpose The connection between the Remote ViCom server on the R S TSMA6B and the...

Page 51: ...ample App on the mobile device For more details refer to R S TSMA6B user manual 6 2 1 3 QualiPoc mode The QualiPoc mode is only displayed if the R S SmartONE software is installed see R S TSMA6B user...

Page 52: ...uch the main menu and then touch Device manager 5 Touch the plus sign at the top of the screen and touch NCM Figure 6 1 Add NCM QualiPoc displays NCM under Devices Note The NCM provides the Bluetooth...

Page 53: ...r NCM 7 Touch Disconnected touch the TSMA6B scanner in the list for example TSMA6B 900012 and then touch OK to accept the pairing request Figure 6 3 Pair NCM Figure 6 4 Bluetooth pairing request 8 The...

Page 54: ...OR measurement engine are hosted on the R S TSMA6B NESTOR probe mode The R S TSMA6B hosts only the NESTOR measurement engine The NES TOR UI engine is hosted on a remote PC connected via LAN WLAN with...

Page 55: ...STOR workspace file 3 Select a scenario Monitoring or Cellular Network Analysis 4 Press Submit The R S TSMA6B is switched into NESTOR mode In the status bar the entry is Changing mode of operation in...

Page 56: ...per formed 1 In the web GUI set the Mode of Operation to one of the following SmartONE modes and press Submit SmartONE Standard Activating this mode a web based UI with the SmartBenchmarker applica t...

Page 57: ...orkspace file see Import of SmartONE Expert workspace file on page 58 Recording Activating this checkbox the SmartONE measurement data are written to the TSMA6B hard disk IP Controlled Activating this...

Page 58: ...ed to the NESTOR workspace directory default D Users Instrument Documents NESTOR FavoriteWorkspaces This path can be configured in the File Transfer menu 7 Navigate back to Configuration System Mode 8...

Page 59: ...device the following steps must be per formed For Bluetooth preparation the device must be in the PC Mode Check it via the web GUI Home Overview To change the operation mode navigate to Configuration...

Page 60: ...6B web GUI click Refresh Device List The status text shows the following Refreshing device list in progress Wait until No Error is shown 5 Click the arrow next to the Refresh Device List button and op...

Page 61: ...ting Started 4901 4010 02 02 2 Select Add a language under Clock Language and Region 3 The Language settings window opens and by default only English is listed there To add a new language click the Ad...

Page 62: ...Select the desired language by double clicking the language tile in the example German is selected 5 Next select the version of the chosen language 6 After successfully adding the language it should b...

Page 63: ...S TSMA6B 63 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 6 6 Verify virtual memory settings To enable virtual memory on the R S TSMA6B perform the following steps 1 Open Settings 2 In the Settings select System Ve...

Page 64: ...Configuring the R S TSMA6B R S TSMA6B 64 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 3 In Systems select About Verify virtual memory settings...

Page 65: ...Configuring the R S TSMA6B R S TSMA6B 65 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 4 Select System info 5 Select Advanced System Settings Verify virtual memory settings...

Page 66: ...Configuring the R S TSMA6B R S TSMA6B 66 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 6 Select the tab Advanced 7 Select Settings in the section Performance 8 Select the tab Advanced Verify virtual memory settings...

Page 67: ...MA6B 67 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 9 Select Change in the section Virtual memory 10 Enable Automatically manage paging file size for all devices 11 Click OK to close the dialog 12 Reboot the devi...

Page 68: ...Configuring the R S TSMA6B R S TSMA6B 68 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02 Verify virtual memory settings...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...Contacting customer support R S TSMA6B 70 Getting Started 4901 4010 02 02...