Rohde & Schwarz TSMA6B User manual

R&S®TSMA6B
Autonomous Mobile
Network Scanner
Getting Started
4901401002
Version 01
(a1X:2)

This manual describes the following R&S®TSMA6B models:
●R&S®TSMA6B (4900.8005.K20)
The software contained in this product uses several valuable open source software packages. For infor-
mation, see the "Open Source Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the
R&S TSMA6B product page at www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/tsmx > "Downloads" >"Firmware".
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed-
ded computing.
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Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g.
R&S®TSMA6B is indicated as R&S TSMA6B.

Contents
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Contents
1 Safety and Regulatory Information...................................... 5
2 Documentation Overview......................................................7
2.1 Getting Started Manual.........................................................................7
2.2 User Manuals and Help........................................................................ 7
2.3 Basic Safety Instructions..................................................................... 7
2.4 Data Sheets and Brochures................................................................. 7
2.5 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)...............8
3 Key Features.......................................................................... 9
4 Preparing for use................................................................. 11
4.1 Unpacking the instrument..................................................................12
4.2 Connecting external devices............................................................. 13
4.3 Connecting power supply.................................................................. 14
4.3.1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply............................................ 14
4.3.2 Connecting an AC power supply...........................................................15
4.3.3 Connecting the R&S TSMA6B-BP........................................................ 16
4.4 Switching on R&S TSMA6B............................................................... 21
4.5 Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point....................... 21
4.6 Connecting USB to LAN adapter TSPC-U2L2 / TSPC-USL............. 23
4.7 Connecting test mobile phones........................................................ 24
4.8 Calibrating GPS for dead reckoning................................................. 24
4.9 Using external SSD option (R&S TSMA6B-BEB)............................. 25
5 Instrument tour.................................................................... 27
5.1 Front panel view..................................................................................27
5.2 Rear panel view...................................................................................27

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5.3 Removable SSD option (R&S TSMA6B-BEB)...................................31
5.4 Status LEDs.........................................................................................32
6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6B............................................35
6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6B............................................................. 35
6.1.1 Using the R&S TSMA6B web GUI........................................................ 35
6.1.2 Using a remote desktop connection......................................................37
6.2 Selecting measurement mode........................................................... 39
6.2.1 Measurement modes............................................................................ 39
6.2.1.1 PC mode............................................................................................... 40
6.2.1.2 Remote ViCom server mode.................................................................40
6.2.1.3 QualiPoc mode..................................................................................... 41
6.2.1.4 NESTOR and NESTOR probe mode.................................................... 44
6.2.1.5 SmartONE mode...................................................................................47
6.2.1.6 Scanner mode.......................................................................................48
6.3 Importing workspace files (NESTOR, ROMES)................................ 49
6.4 Pairing Bluetooth® devices................................................................ 50
6.5 Changing keyboard language............................................................52
6.6 Verify virtual memory settings...........................................................54
7 Contacting Customer Support........................................... 61

Safety and Regulatory Information
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1 Safety and Regulatory Information
The product documentation helps you use the R&S TSMA6B safely and effi-
ciently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety
Instructions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Intended use
The R&S TSMA6B is intended for the development, production and verification of
electronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, 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 information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the
potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or dam-
age caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●The printed "Basic Safety Instructions" provide safety information in many lan-
guages and are delivered with the R&S TSMA6B.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you
need to take care during setup or operation.

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Documentation Overview
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2 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S TSMA6B user documentation.
Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S TSMA6B product
page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/tsmx
2.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S TSMA6B and describes how to set up and start working with
the product. Includes basic operations, typical measurement examples, and gen-
eral information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with
the instrument.
2.2 User Manuals and Help
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. Includes the con-
tents of the getting started manual .
2.3 Basic Safety Instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important informa-
tion. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
2.4 Data Sheets and Brochures
The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S TSMA6B. It also
lists the firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional accessories.
The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific
characteristics.
Data Sheets and Brochures

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See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/tsmx
2.5 Release Notes and Open Source 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 provides verbatim license texts of
the used open source software.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/tsmx
Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)

Key Features
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3 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 tab-
lets and smartphones.
The R&S TSMA6B enhances such solutions, providing the user with accurate
insight into the RF environment.
The R&S TSMA6B combines the technology of the R&S TSME6 ultra-compact
drive test scanner with a high-performance Intel processor. The scanner can run
PC-based drive test software, and smartphones can be connected via USB.
With its ultra-broadband front end, the integrated scanner measures all supported
technologies 350 to 6000 MHz simultaneously. The future-proof architecture and
the in-field upgradability for both, hardware and software, allow up to 4x4 MIMO
measurements and pave the way for the upcoming 5G technology.
Key Features
●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 cas-
cading multiple scanner hardware
●Maximum connectivity supporting additional scanner hardware, Windows-
based PC, Android-based UEs or tablets using wireless and wired connec-
tions
●Integrated 8th generation Intel quad-core processing unit

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