R&S TSMA6 User manual

R&S®TSMA6
Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner
User Manual
4900805702
Version 11
(a0ÞÇ2)

This manual describes the following R&S®TSMA6 models:
●R&S®TSMA6 (4900.8005.02)
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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................11
1.1 Safety instructions...................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Labels on the product.................................................................................................13
1.3 WLAN/Bluetooth adapter............................................................................................14
1.4 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 15
1.5 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 16
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 17
2.1 Documentation overview............................................................................................17
2.1.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................17
2.1.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 17
2.1.3 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 17
2.1.4 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 17
2.1.5 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 17
2.2 Key features.................................................................................................................18
3 Getting started......................................................................................19
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 19
3.1.1 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 Preparing for outdoor usage......................................................................................... 19
3.1.3 Setting up indoors......................................................................................................... 19
3.1.3.1 Placing the product on a bench top...............................................................................19
3.1.3.2 Mounting the product in a rack......................................................................................20
3.1.4 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 20
3.1.5 Connecting antennas.................................................................................................... 21
3.1.6 Connecting devices for local operation......................................................................... 21
3.1.7 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 21
3.1.7.1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter..................................... 21
3.1.7.2 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via terminal.................................................... 21
3.1.7.3 Connecting to an AC power supply...............................................................................22
3.1.7.4 Connecting to a battery pack........................................................................................ 22
3.1.8 Switching on or off R&S TSMA6................................................................................... 25
3.1.9 Connecting with R&S TSMA6 WLAN access point.......................................................26

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3.1.10 Connecting to LAN/WAN from a remote PC................................................................. 28
3.1.11 Connecting USB to LAN adapter (optional).................................................................. 29
3.1.12 Connecting test mobile phones (optional).....................................................................29
3.1.13 Calibrating GPS for dead reckoning..............................................................................30
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................30
3.2.1 Front panel view............................................................................................................30
3.2.2 Rear panel view............................................................................................................ 31
3.2.3 Built-In GPS receiver.....................................................................................................34
3.2.4 Built-In WLAN / Bluetooth adapter................................................................................ 34
3.2.5 Status LEDs.................................................................................................................. 35
4 Option concept.....................................................................................37
4.1 Scanner options.......................................................................................................... 37
4.1.1 Technology options....................................................................................................... 37
4.1.2 Band options................................................................................................................. 38
4.2 Software options......................................................................................................... 39
4.2.1 R&S NESTOR options.................................................................................................. 39
5 General workflows............................................................................... 40
5.1 R&S NESTOR based workflow...................................................................................40
5.2 R&S SmartONE based workflow................................................................................41
6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6...............................................................43
6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6........................................................................................ 43
6.1.1 Using the R&S TSMA6 web GUI...................................................................................43
6.1.1.1 Using the web GUI locally............................................................................................. 43
6.1.1.2 Using WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone............................................................ 44
6.1.2 Using a remote desktop connection..............................................................................44
6.2 Changing IP addresses.............................................................................................. 46
6.3 Changing WLAN settings........................................................................................... 46
6.4 Selecting measurement mode................................................................................... 47
6.4.1 Measurement modes.................................................................................................... 48
6.4.1.1 PC mode....................................................................................................................... 48
6.4.1.2 Remote ViCom server mode.........................................................................................48
6.4.1.3 QualiPoc mode..............................................................................................................49

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6.4.1.4 NESTOR and NESTOR probe mode............................................................................ 52
6.4.1.5 SmartONE mode...........................................................................................................54
6.5 Importing workspace files (NESTOR, SmartONE Expert)....................................... 55
6.6 Pairing Bluetooth® devices........................................................................................ 56
6.7 Changing keyboard language....................................................................................57
6.8 Enabling virtual memory............................................................................................ 59
7 Measurement Setup.............................................................................63
7.1 Vibration-proofed stacking.........................................................................................63
7.1.1 Cascading R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSME6.............................................................. 63
7.1.2 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with R&S TSMA6-BP...................................................... 64
7.1.3 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC
...................................................................................................................................... 67
7.1.4 Connecting the R&S TSMA6 with multiple devices.......................................................69
7.1.5 Disconnecting the R&S TSMA6 from R&S TSMx devices............................................ 75
7.2 Use cases.....................................................................................................................76
7.2.1 R&S TSMA6 with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6-BP...................................................77
7.2.2 R&S TSMA6 with R&S TSMExxDC and R&S TSMA6-BP............................................78
7.2.3 R&S TSMA6 with R&S TSMExxDC, R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6-BP..................... 80
8 Installing firmware and software updates......................................... 82
8.1 Downloading setup file...............................................................................................82
8.2 Prerequisites............................................................................................................... 82
8.3 Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions........................................84
8.3.1 Local execution of the setup file....................................................................................84
8.3.2 Remote installation of the setup file.............................................................................. 88
8.3.3 Installation using a USB stick........................................................................................92
8.3.4 Calling R&S TSMA6 web GUI.......................................................................................95
8.3.5 Subsequent steps after firmware update...................................................................... 96
8.4 R&S TSME Tools update.............................................................................................96
8.4.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................97
8.4.2 R&S TSME Tools local installation................................................................................97
8.4.3 R&S TSME Tools remote installation............................................................................ 98
8.4.4 R&S TSME Tools installation using a USB stick........................................................... 98
8.5 Microsoft EDGE browser update............................................................................... 99

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8.5.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................100
8.5.2 Microsoft EDGE browser local installation.................................................................. 100
8.5.3 Microsoft EDGE browser remote installation.............................................................. 101
8.5.4 Microsoft EDGE browser installation using a USB stick............................................. 101
8.6 Software update - details..........................................................................................102
8.6.1 Remote ViCom Server software..................................................................................103
8.6.1.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................103
8.6.1.2 ViCom server local installation.................................................................................... 103
8.6.1.3 ViCom server remote installation................................................................................ 104
8.6.1.4 ViCom server installation using a USB stick............................................................... 105
8.6.2 R&S NESTOR software.............................................................................................. 106
8.6.2.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................106
8.6.2.2 NESTOR local installation...........................................................................................107
8.6.2.3 NESTOR remote installation....................................................................................... 107
8.6.2.4 NESTOR installation using a USB stick...................................................................... 108
8.6.3 R&S SmartONE setup (SmartBenchmarker, ROMES, QualiPoc)...............................109
8.6.3.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................110
8.6.3.2 SmartONE local installation.........................................................................................110
8.6.3.3 SmartONE remote installation.....................................................................................110
8.6.3.4 Initial software start / measurement mode selection....................................................111
8.7 Capture and apply R&S TSMA6 images..................................................................114
8.7.1 Create an R&S TSMA6 image stick............................................................................ 115
8.7.2 Boot from the R&S TSMA6 image stick.......................................................................116
8.7.3 Capture an image from an R&S TSMA6..................................................................... 116
8.7.4 Apply an image to an R&S TSMA6............................................................................. 118
9 Installing software options (Scanner, NESTOR)............................. 121
9.1 Installing scanner options........................................................................................121
9.2 Installing R&S NESTOR options..............................................................................121
10 User backup and restore...................................................................122
10.1 User backup...............................................................................................................122
10.2 Restore.......................................................................................................................122
10.3 Restore factory backup............................................................................................ 123

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11 Troubleshooting.................................................................................125
11.1 LED indicated errors.................................................................................................125
11.2 Evaluate selftest file..................................................................................................126
11.3 Access the firmware log file.....................................................................................126
11.4 Write battery info into firmware log file...................................................................126
11.5 Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME Device Manager.................. 127
11.5.1 Obtaining device information - "Device Info"...............................................................127
11.5.2 Device analysis output................................................................................................ 129
11.5.3 Verify installed license keys........................................................................................ 130
11.6 R&S TSMA6 automatically switches off after power on........................................131
11.7 Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR)..................... 132
11.8 Verify LAN settings (internal scanner connection)................................................ 135
11.9 No remote access via LAN port............................................................................... 137
11.10 WLAN access point not detected by external PC, mobile or tablet..................... 140
11.11 Web GUI not accessible via WLAN connection......................................................142
11.12 Web GUI locally not accessible............................................................................... 143
11.13 Slow/Instable WLAN connection............................................................................. 145
11.14 Bluetooth® device not detected by R&S TSMA6.................................................... 145
11.15 No RF / GPS data.......................................................................................................147
11.16 Contacting customer support..................................................................................148
12 Transporting....................................................................................... 149
13 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 150
13.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 150
13.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................150
13.3 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 150
Annex.................................................................................................. 152
A Web GUI reference.............................................................................152
A.1 Home.......................................................................................................................... 152
A.1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 152
A.1.2 IP settings................................................................................................................... 154
A.1.3 HW info....................................................................................................................... 155
A.2 Configuration.............................................................................................................157

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A.2.1 System........................................................................................................................ 157
A.2.1.1 Mode........................................................................................................................... 158
A.2.1.2 Power.......................................................................................................................... 158
A.2.1.3 Speaker.......................................................................................................................159
A.2.1.4 RF band...................................................................................................................... 159
A.2.1.5 Password.................................................................................................................... 159
A.2.1.6 Watchdog.................................................................................................................... 160
A.2.2 Connectivity.................................................................................................................160
A.2.2.1 Bluetooth..................................................................................................................... 160
A.2.2.2 WLAN..........................................................................................................................161
A.2.2.3 WLAN AP.................................................................................................................... 163
A.2.2.4 LAN............................................................................................................................. 163
A.2.2.5 LAN SCAN.................................................................................................................. 164
A.2.2.6 LAN EXT2 / EXT3 / EXT5 / EXT6............................................................................... 165
A.3 File transfer................................................................................................................165
A.4 Options.......................................................................................................................166
A.4.1 Available......................................................................................................................166
A.4.2 Install...........................................................................................................................167
A.5 Update........................................................................................................................ 167
A.6 Backup....................................................................................................................... 168
A.7 Restart........................................................................................................................168
A.8 Help............................................................................................................................ 169
B Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App................................... 170
B.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 170
B.2 Requirements............................................................................................................ 170
B.2.1 General requirements................................................................................................. 170
B.2.2 Preparation..................................................................................................................170
B.3 Usage......................................................................................................................... 171
B.3.1 Connection establishment...........................................................................................171
B.3.1.1 Connection type selection........................................................................................... 171
B.3.1.2 Server discovery......................................................................................................... 171
B.3.2 GSM RSSI scan.......................................................................................................... 173
B.3.2.1 GSM preferences........................................................................................................ 173

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B.3.2.2 GSM scan results........................................................................................................174
B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N pilot scan........................................................................................... 175
B.3.3.1 WCDMA Top-N pilot preferences................................................................................175
B.3.3.2 WCDMA Top-N pilot scan results................................................................................175
B.3.4 LTE top signal scan.....................................................................................................176
B.3.4.1 LTE top signal preferences..........................................................................................176
B.3.4.2 LTE top signal scan results......................................................................................... 177
B.3.5 Throughput test case.................................................................................................. 178
B.3.5.1 Throughput preferences..............................................................................................178
B.3.5.2 Throughput results...................................................................................................... 178
B.3.6 RF power scan............................................................................................................ 179
B.3.6.1 RF power scan references.......................................................................................... 179
B.3.6.2 RF power scan results................................................................................................ 180
C Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager......... 182
C.1 Installing and managing software license keys - "Options".................................182
C.2 Configuring measurement bands - "Band Configuration"....................................184
C.3 Obtaining firmware and correction data updates - "Updates"............................. 186
C.4 Aligning R&S TSMA6 manually - "Self Alignment"................................................187
C.5 Configuring downconverter R&S TSME30DC/TSME44DC - "Downconverter Con-
figuration"..................................................................................................................188
Index....................................................................................................190

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Safety and regulatory information
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1 Safety and regulatory information
The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the
instructions provided here and in the following chapters.
Intended use
The R&S TSMA6 is intended as an integrated solution for efficient drive and walk test-
ing. It offers maximum performance, autonomy and connectivity with an integrated
high- performance PC and a mobile network scanner to comply with the latest require-
ments for state-of-the-art mobile network testing. Together with optional equipment
(battery pack, carrying bag) it is the ideal companion for remote or unattended opera-
tion during drive and walk test campaigns.
The R&S TSMA6 is intended to enhance the R&S TSMx scanner family via a vibration-
proof mechanical connection to allow mobile operation. It contains two easily accessi-
ble, rechargeable and hot-swappable batteries.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential dan-
gers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by
dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●In Chapter 1.1, "Safety instructions", on page 11. The same information is provi-
ded in many languages as printed "Safety Instructions". The printed "Safety
Instructions" are delivered with the product.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
1.1 Safety instructions
Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according
to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions
provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the product documentation
nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Intended
use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data sheet,
manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the appropriate
use, contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service.
Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also
need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces
and the product documentation are available.
Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by
Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is dam-
aged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer service at
http://www.customersupport.rohde-schwarz.com.
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Operating the product
The product is intended for mobile use. The maximum weight of the product is provi-
ded in the data sheet. If the product casing is not waterproof, use an adequate weather
protection to carry the product outdoors with you.
When using the product in a vehicle or aircraft, make sure that the product is properly
secured. If stacking is possible, secure the whole stack of products so that they cannot
fall over and cause injury.
Observe the ambient conditions such as altitude, operating temperature and climatic
loads; see the data sheet.
Due to their exposed location, mobile communications systems are at risk of damage
from lightning. This also poses a risk to persons nearby. Vehicles carrying mobile com-
munications systems require an electrically conductive body, a grounded antenna and
also equipotential bonding that includes the cables routed into the vehicle.
Connecting to power
The product runs on DC voltage. For the specifications of the supply voltage for the
product, refer to the data sheet. Under normal conditions, contact with DC voltage in
this range poses a low risk of electric shock.
Take the following measures for your safety:
●If you connect the product to an external power supply, use one recommended in
the product documentation.
●If you connect the product to a battery, observe the safety information delivered
with the battery.
●Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated
on the product match the available power source.
●Only use intact cables and route them carefully so that they cannot be damaged.
Also ensure that nobody can trip over loose cables.
Handling batteries safely
The product contains exchangeable or built-in lithium polymer or lithium ion cells or
batteries. The use of the word battery in the following always means all types. Only the
battery contents are potentially hazardous. As long as a battery is undamaged and the
seals remain intact, there is no danger.
Impact, shock or heat can cause damage such as dents, punctures and other deforma-
tions. A damaged battery poses a risk of personal injury. Handle a damaged or leaking
battery with extreme care. Immediately ventilate the area since the battery releases
harmful gases. If you come into contact with the battery fluid, immediately remove all
contaminated clothing. Irritation can occur if the battery fluid comes in contact with your
skin or eyes. Immediately and thoroughly rinse your skin or eyes with water and seek
medical aid.
For safe handling, follow these rules:
●Do not short-circuit the battery.
●Do not mechanically damage the battery. Do not open or disassemble the battery.
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●Do not expose the battery to high temperatures such as open flames, hot surfaces
and sunlight.
●Only use the battery with the designated Rohde & Schwarz product.
●Only use the appropriate Rohde & Schwarz charger to charge the batteries. If the
batteries are improperly charged, there is a risk of explosion. For charging and dis-
charging temperature ranges, see the product documentation.
●Replace exchangeable batteries only with the same battery type.
●Store the battery in the product or use the product packaging.
●Dispose of exchangeable batteries separately from normal household waste as
specified by the local waste disposal agency.
If you disregard these rules, you risk serious personal injury or even death due to
explosion, fire or hazardous chemical substances. The product documentation pro-
vides further details.
If exchangeable batteries or products with built-in batteries are defective, contact the
Rohde & Schwarz customer service. Rohde & Schwarz classifies the severity of the
defect. When returning batteries or Rohde & Schwarz products containing batteries,
use a carrier qualified to transport dangerous goods and notify the carrier of this classi-
fication. Follow the carrier’s transport stipulations in line with IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code,
ADR or RID.
Meaning of safety labels
Safety labels on the product warn against potential hazards.
Potential hazard
Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage.
DC - direct current
Connect to a DC power supply of the specified voltage range.
1.2 Labels on the product
Labels on the casing inform about:
●Personal safety, see "Meaning of safety labels" on page 13
●Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1
●Identification of the product, see bottom label of the R&S TSMA6.
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Table 1-1: Labels regarding product and environment safety
Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the prod-
uct has come to the end of its service life. For more information, see "Disposing electrical and
electronic equipment" on page 150.
Labeling in line with directive 2006/66/EC for disposal of batteries after they have come to the
end of their service life. For more information, see "Disposing batteries" on page 150.
1.3 WLAN/Bluetooth adapter
The R&S TSMA6 has built-in WLAN/Bluetooth module.
This wireless adapter complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Can-
ada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation of the device is subject to the following
two conditions:
●This device may not cause harmful interference.
Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d'interférences.
●This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareil doit accepter des interférences, y compris des interférences qui peu-
vent causer desopérations non désirées de l'appareil.
Radio frequency interference requirements
This wireless adapter is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to
5.25 GHz frequency range. The wireless adapter requires to be used indoors for the
frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference
to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary
users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar sta-
tions can cause interference with and /or damage this device.
Canada-specific enhancement
When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to
its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires
this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and
5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or
damage to this device.
L’utilisation d’un réseau sans fil IEEE802.11a est restreinte à une utilisation en intérieur
à cause du fonctionnement dans la bande de fréquence 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz. Indus-
try Canada requiert que ce produit soit utilisé à l’intérieur des bâtiments pour la bande
de fréquence 5.15
GHz - 5.25 GHz afin de réduire les possibilités d’interférences nuisi-
bles aux canaux co-existants des systèmes de transmission satellites. Les radars de
puissances ont fait l’objet d’une allocation primaire de fréquences dans les bandes
5.25 GHz-5.35 GHz et 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz. Ces stations radar peuvent créer des
interférences avec ce produit et/ou lui être nuisible.
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Usage in specific environments
●The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints
posed by the safety directors of such environments.
●The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each
hospital.
Usage on aircraft
Regulations of the FCC, FAA and individual airlines prohibit airborne operation of some
radio-frequency wireless devices (wireless adapters) because their signals could inter-
fere with critical aircraft instruments.
Local restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e radio usage
Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and
802.16e wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a,
802.11b, 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 designa-
ted use.
As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are
used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are
configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use.
The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel® PROSet/Wire-
less Wi-Fi Connection Utility Software. Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic
Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer.
Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use
is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.
1.4 Warning messages in the documentation
A warning message points out a risk or danger that you need to be aware of. The sig-
nal word indicates the severity of the safety hazard and how likely it will occur if you do
not follow the safety precautions.
NOTICE
Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other
property.
Warning messages in the documentation

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1.5 Korea certification class A
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Korea certification class A

Welcome
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2 Welcome
2.1 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S TSMA6 user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/tsmx
2.1.1 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 product.
2.1.2 User manuals and help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. Includes the contents
of the getting started manual. Also describes the usage of options and extras (down-
converter R&S TSMExxDC and battery pack R&S TSMA6-BP.
2.1.3 Printed safety instructions
Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is delivered with
the product.
2.1.4 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/tsmx
2.1.5 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 software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. An open-
source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open
source software.
Documentation overview

Welcome
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See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/tsmx
2.2 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 MHz to 6000 MHz simultaneously. The future-proof architecture and the
in-field upgradability for both, hardware and software, allow up to 4x4 MIMO measure-
ments and pave the way for the upcoming 5G technology.
Outstanding key features are:
●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
Key features

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3 Getting started
3.1 Preparing for use
Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time.
3.1.1 Unpacking and checking
1. Unpack the product carefully.
2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the prod-
uct later.
3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness.
4. Check the equipment for damage.
If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged, contact Rohde & Schwarz.
3.1.2 Preparing for outdoor usage
If you want to perform a walk test, the R&S TSMA6 needs weather protection because
the product casing is not waterproof. The R&S TSMA6-ZCB2 carrying bag is especially
designed for this purpose. See also "Operating the product" on page 12.
3.1.3 Setting up indoors
3.1.3.1 Placing the product on a bench top
If you want to set up the R&S TSMA6 on a benchtop or prepare the R&S TSMA6 for
mobile use, proceed as follows.
To place the product on a bench top
1. Place the R&S TSMA6 on a stable, flat and level surface.
2. If you want to stack R&S TSMx products, proceed as described in Chapter 7.1,
"Vibration-proofed stacking", on page 63.
3. If you want to stack the R&S TSMA6 together with other products:
a) Follow the instructions given for the other products.
b) Place the R&S TSMA6 on top.
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3.1.3.2 Mounting the product in a rack
To mount the product in a rack
1. Use an adapter kit to prepare the product for rack mounting.
a) Order the rack adapter kit designed for the product. For the order number, see
data sheet.
b) Mount the adapter kit. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the
adapter kit.
2. Grab the product by the handles and push it onto the shelf until the rack brackets fit
closely to the rack.
3. Tighten all screws on the rack brackets with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm to
secure the product in the rack.
3.1.4 Considerations for test setup
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results.
To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation:
●Use high-quality shielded cables, for example, double-shielded RF and LAN
cables.
●Always terminate open cable ends.
●Ensure that connected external devices comply with EMC regulations.
Signal input and output levels
Information on signal levels is provided in the data sheet. Keep the signal levels within
the specified ranges to avoid damage to the product and connected devices.
Electromagnetic compatibility classes
The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class indicates where you can operate the
product. The EMC class of the product is given in the data sheet.
●Class B equipment is suitable for use in:
– Residential environments
– Environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that
supplies residential buildings
●Class A equipment is intended for use in industrial environments. It can cause
radio disturbances in residential environments due to possible conducted and radi-
ated disturbances. It is therefore not suitable for class B environments.
If class A equipment causes radio disturbances, take appropriate measures to
eliminate them.
Preparing for use