R&S TSMA6 User manual

R&S®TSMA6
Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner
User Manual
User Manual
Version 01
4900805702
(a0ÞÇ2)

This manual describes the following R&S®TSMA6 models:
●R&S®TSMA6 (4900.8005.02)
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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
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
electric shock, fire,
personal injury or instrument damage.
●
Do not open the instrument casing.
●
Read and observe the "Basic Safety 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.
●
Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para p
revenir
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
●
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
especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
para su uso.
●
Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.

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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.
●
Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
●
Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
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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.
Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'ap
pareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
●
N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.
●
Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
●
Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
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.

Contents
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 For Your Safety..............................................................................................................7
1.2 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
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
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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6.2 Measurement Setup.................................................................................................... 27
6.3 Measurement Modes...................................................................................................27
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 Update and Restore............................................................................. 35
7.1 Installation Overview.................................................................................................. 35
7.1.1 Local Installation........................................................................................................... 35
7.1.1.1 Web-GUI Installation..................................................................................................... 39
7.1.2 Remote Installation....................................................................................................... 40
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
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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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.2.1 General Requirements.................................................................................................. 84
B.2.2 Preparation....................................................................................................................84
B.3 Usage........................................................................................................................... 85
B.3.1 Connection Establishment............................................................................................ 85
B.3.1.1 Connection Type Selection........................................................................................... 85
B.3.1.2 Server Discovery...........................................................................................................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

Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 For Your Safety
The compact R&S TSMA6 autonomous network scanner is an integrated solution for
efficient walk and drive testing. It offers maximum performance, autonomy and connec-
tivity 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 per-
formance 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 poten-
tial dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injury or damage caused
by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●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.
●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 infor-
mation, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument.
Documentation Overview

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1.2.2 User Manuals and Help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. Includes the contents
of the getting started manual .
1.2.3 Basic Safety Instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
1.2.4 Data Sheets and Brochures
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 char-
acteristics.
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
Documentation Overview

Key Features
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2 Key Features
As in-building traffic in cellular networks grows, there is an increased need for indoor
measurements. While traditional drive test systems consist of a laptop with test mobile
phones and scanners, there are also walk-test solutions that use tablets and smart-
phones.
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 tech-
nologies 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
●No limitation in 3GPP (LTE, WCDMA, GSM, NB-IoT…) frequency bands up to 6
GHz incl. a Multi-GNSS receiver for uninterrupted location tracking
●More than 10 technologies simultaneously in one system
●Future-proof for upcoming 5G related measurements
●Compact and lightweight design with customized mechanical concept for cascad-
ing multiple scanner hardware
●Maximum connectivity supporting additional scanner hardware, Windows-based
PC, Android-based UEs or tablets using wireless and wired connections
●Integrated high-performance Intel i7 CPU-based PC

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3 Instrument Tour
3.1 Front Panel View
The front panel of the R&S TSMA6 does not provide any connectors or control ele-
ments 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
TSMA6 - Rear Panel
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
Rear Panel View

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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 con-
nector. 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 mea-
surement rate.
AUX Connector
The AUX connector has two functions.
●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)
●Synchronization of R&S TSMA6 with an external 10 MHz reference (requires dedi-
cated 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:
●GPS only
●GPS / GLONASS / Galileo
●GPS / BeiDou
The R&S TSMA6 can perform dead reckoning in tunnels to provide position informa-
tion 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.
●[Scanner State / Scanner Pwr]
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Indicates the state of the scanner component
●[Mode]
Indicates the device status
●[Meas]
Indicates the state of the SW application
Device Scanner
[Mode] LED [Meas] LED [Pwr] LED [State]LED Comment
Off Off Off Off Power Off
green (BLINKING, 1
Hz)
--- --- --- Power On Selftest /
Power Down
blue (BLINKING
rapidly)
--- --- --- Error
Selftest Failed
green (CONT.) --- --- --- Power On / WLAN
Off
blue (CONT.) --- --- --- Power On / WLAN
On
--- --- green (BLINKING
rapidly => ON)
red (Off-On < 5s => Off ) Scanner configura-
tion ongoing
--- --- green (CONT.) --- Scanner ready
--- --- --- red (BLINKING, 2 Hz) Scanner Error
Temperature Warn-
ing
--- --- --- red (CONT.) Scanner Error
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)
--- --- --- Restore/Backup (in
progress)
blue (BLINKING, 1
Hz)
--- --- --- FW/SW installation
in progress
gree (BLINKING,
0.2 Hz, ton = 1 s)
--- --- --- Delayed start activa-
ted
green (BLINKING, 1
Hz)
--- --- --- Power Down (in pro-
gress)
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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 con-
nector. It is used to connect the R&S TSMA6 to a host PC.
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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 R&S TSMA6 Option Concept
The R&S TSMA6 scanner consists of the R&S TSMA6 hardware and a set of (speci-
fied) technology and band options when it comes from the factory.
4.1 Technology Options
Technology options allow the R&S TSMA6 to scan the input based on a specific tech-
nology, for example, LTE. All technology options can be installed on the same instru-
ment; the R&S 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
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 mea-
sured simultaneously. These configurations limit the number of bands that can be mea-
sured 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 installa-
tion 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).
R&S ROMES Options

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Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.
●Do not open the instrument casing.
●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:
●The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
●The instrument is positioned as described in the following sections.
●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):
●Use only double shielded cables for RF and GPS connection when not using the
standard accessory.
●Use only shielded LAN cable CAT6 / assembling accessory ferrit if using a LAN
cable supplied by the customer.
●The length of the connected USB cables must not exceed 3 m.
●Always terminate open cable ends.
●DC-based lab networks are not allowed to be used for power supply.
●Note the EMC classification in the data sheet.
5.1 Unpacking the Instrument
The following section describes how to setup the instrument.
Unpacking 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, imme-
diately 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 ship-
ped 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:
●12 V DC power supply cable with a cigarette lighter connector
●Wide range RF paddle antenna (700 MHz to 2600 MHz)
●Active GPS patch antenna
●LAN cable with ferrit
●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).
Connecting External Devices