Rohde & Schwarz TSME User manual

R&S®TSME
Ultra Compact Drive Test Scanner
User Manual
User Manual
Version 10
1514654202
(?>ÏZ2)

This manual describes the following R&S®TSME models and options:
●R&S®TSME (1514.6520K02)
●TD-SCDMA Option R&S®TSME-K20 (1510.0079.02)
●WCDMA Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K21 (1514.6820.02)
●CDMA2000® Option R&S®TSME-K22 (1514.6836.02)
●GSM Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K23 (1510.0085.02)
●1xEVDO Option R&S®TSME-K24 (1510.0010.02)
●CW Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K25 (1522.6954.02)
●TETRA Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K26 (1514.6920.02)
●RF Power Scan Option R&S®TSME-K27 (1514.6813.02)
●WiMAX Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K28 (1514.6842.02)
●LTE Scanner Option R&S®TSME-K29 (1514.6859.02)
●LTE MIMO 2x2, 4x2, 4x4 R&S®TSME-K30 (1514.6871.02)
●LTE DL Allocation Analyzer R&S®TSME-K31 (1522.6990.02)
●LTE eMBMS Option R&S®TSME-K32 (1522.6960.02)
●LTE UL Allocation Analyzer R&S®TSME-K33 (4900.5112.02)
●NB-IoT/Cat NB1 Scanning R&S®TSME-K34 (1522.6731.02
●Automatic Channel Detection R&S®TSME-K40 (1514.7232.02)
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1514.6542.02 | Version 10 | R&S®TSME
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®TSME is abbreviated as R&S TSME.

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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.
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
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Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
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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.
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Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
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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 Introduction............................................................................................ 5
1.1 Feature Overview.......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Measurement Setup...................................................................................................... 5
1.3 The R&S TSME Option Concept.................................................................................. 8
2 Preparing for Use................................................................................. 11
2.1 Unpacking and Setting Up the Instrument............................................................... 12
2.2 Connecting the R&S TSME........................................................................................ 15
2.3 Switching the Instrument On and Off........................................................................33
2.4 Connecting the R&S TSME to a Software Application for the First Time..............34
2.5 Checking the Instrument............................................................................................ 35
3 Front and Rear Panel Description...................................................... 37
3.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................. 37
3.2 Rear Panel....................................................................................................................37
4 Basic R&S TSME Functions................................................................41
4.1 The R&S TSME Device Manager................................................................................41
4.2 Obtaining Device Information.................................................................................... 43
4.3 Changing the IP Address for Multiple R&S TSME Configuration...........................45
4.4 Installing and Managing Software License Keys..................................................... 46
4.5 Obtaining Firmware and Correction Data Updates..................................................48
4.6 Configuring Measurement Bands..............................................................................50
4.7 Aligning R&S TSME Manually....................................................................................52
4.8 Interacting with R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR, and R&S ViCom.............................. 52
5 Maintenance......................................................................................... 56
6 Troubleshooting................................................................................... 58
6.1 Overview of Instrument Modes..................................................................................58
6.2 Guide to Solving Instrument Connection Problems................................................60
6.3 Solving Other Miscellaneous Problems....................................................................63

Contents
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Annex.................................................................................................... 65
A Available Cellular Bands..................................................................... 65
Index......................................................................................................72

Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 Feature Overview
The R&S TSME ultra compact drive test scanner is a high-power platform for optimiz-
ing all conventional mobile radio networks. A highly sensitive 20 MHz front end for any
input frequencies from 350 MHz to 4400 MHz, and an FPGA-based software-defined
architecture offer unsurpassed performance while providing maximum flexibility and
future-proofness.
●User-definable input frequency range from 350 MHz to 4400 MHz
●An RF and signal processing path with a bandwidth of 20 MHz
●Measurements on various mobile communication standards
●Support of automatic channel detection
●Support of MIMO measurement setups
●Support of position estimation of base stations together with R&S ROMES software
(R&S ROMES option ROMES4LOC)
●Parallel measurements in GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO,
WiMAXTM, LTE and TETRA networks
●ViCom programming interface for customer-specific applications
●Future-proof software-defined architecture
●Embedded high sensitivity GPS receiver
1.2 Measurement Setup
The R&S TSME is not a stand-alone drive test scanner; it requires a host PC connec-
ted via LAN and some additional equipment in order to perform measurements.
Measurement Setup

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Figure 1-1: Typical measurement setup with the R&S TSME
Important requirements for host PC
In order to control and perform measurements with the R&S TSME, a host PC or note-
book with LAN interface is required (not included in the package), with the following
minimum configuration:
●Intel Quad-Core i7
●4 GB Memory
●Windows 7
●Dedicated Gbit LAN adapter with Jumbo Frames (9 kB) and Flow Control
enabled
It is important for the host PC to have its own dedicated LAN adapter for the connec-
tion to one or more R&S TSMEs only, and is not integrated in a regular office network.
The host PC must have a fixed IP address with which it connects to the R&S TSME.
There are different possibilities for the host PC to control the R&S TSME:
●Using the drive test software platform R&S ROMES or R&S NESTOR (not part of
this package!)
●Using the R&S ViCom programming interface package and integrating the
R&S TSME as an OEM product into a customer-specific software application
The host PC is required for the following tasks:
●Obtaining hardware and firmware information on the R&S TSME (via the
R&S TSME Device Manager, see Chapter 4.2, "Obtaining Device Information",
on page 43)
Measurement Setup

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●Configuring the R&S TSME (via the R&S TSME Device Manager, see Chapter 4.1,
"The R&S TSME Device Manager", on page 41)
●Sending the measurement commands (via the drive test software), thus controlling
and performing the actual measurement
●Updating the R&S TSME firmware when required (see "Automatic firmware
updates" on page 53)
In addition to the host PC, the following further equipment is required to perform mea-
surements with the R&S TSME:
For an overview of the package contents for the R&S TSME refer to "Accessory list"
on page 12 and to the Release Notes.
Table 1-1: Equipment required to perform measurements with the R&S TSME
Equipment Availability
Antennas ●GPS: active antenna with cable and SMA connector included in pack-
age
●RF antenna and cable (not included)
●Optionally: R&S TSME accessory antennas
(See the product page on the Rohde & Schwarz website at: https://
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/TSME > "Options")
Connection cables ●DC power supply cable with a cigarette lighter connector (included in
package)
●Optionally, 4-fold DC y-cable (R&S TSME-ZYC4) to run 4 R&S TSMEs
from one AC power supply (e.g. R&S TSMW-Z1)
●LAN cable to connect host PC (RJ45 Patch cable CAT6 2m, included in
package)
●Synchronization cable to synchronize multiple R&S TSMEs
– option R&S TSME-ZC2 - Synchronization cable for 2 R&S TSMEs
(order no. 1522.6560.02)
– option R&S TSME-ZC4 - Synchronization cable for 4 R&S TSMEs
(order no. 1522.6831.02)
AC power supply Optionally included in package: R&S TSME-Z1 (order number
1514.6913.02)
World-wide adapter for
earthing type plug
Included in R&S TSME-Z1 option, required to use the R&S TSME-Z1 world
wide
LAN switch Optionally, 5-port Gbps LAN switch with 9k jumbo frame support, AC or USB
powered, to connect 4 R&S TSMEs to one host PC
(For example: R&S TSPC-LS Gbit LAN Switch - USB powered, order no.
3624.8364.02)
USB to LAN Adapter Optionally, USB 3.0 To Gbit LAN Adapter (R&S TSPC-U2L, order no.
3593.8430.02), provides an additional LAN port on the host PC to connect
two R&S TSMEs to one host PC
Mechanical connections for
multiple R&S TSMEs
Metal brackets and screws included in
option R&S TSME-ZC2 - Synchronization cable for 2 R&S TSMEs
option R&S TSME-ZC4 - Synchronization cable for 4 R&S TSMEs
Required software options Installed at the factory
Additional software options can be installed subsequently via the
R&S TSME Device Manager (for details refer to Chapter 4.6, "Configuring
Measurement Bands", on page 50).
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Equipment Availability
R&S ROMES or R&S NES-
TOR measurement software
with appropriate technology
option(s)
Not included in package
or: R&S ViCom Interface
package for customer soft-
ware
Included in package
1.3 The R&S TSME Option Concept
The R&S TSME scanner consists of the R&S TSME hardware as well as a set of
(specified) technology and band options when it comes from the factory.
1.3.1 Technology Options
Technology options allow for the R&S TSME to scan the input based on a specific
technology, for example, LTE. All technology options can be installed on the same
instrument; the R&S TSME can measure various technologies simultaneously.
Following technology options are available (for current availabilities see http://
www2.rohde-schwarz.com/product/TSME.html):
Table 1-2: Available R&S
TSME technology options
Options Order number Description
R&S TSME-K20 1510.0079.02 R&S TSME scanner option: TD-SCDMA
R&S TSME-K21 1514.6820.02 R&S TSME scanner option: WCDMA
R&S TSME-K22 1514.6836.02 R&S TSME scanner option: CDMA2000
R&S TSME-K23 1510.0085.02 R&S TSME scanner option: GSM
R&S TSME-K24 1510.0010.02 R&S TSME scanner option: EVDO
R&S TSME-K25 1522.6954.02 R&S TSME scanner option: CW
R&S TSME-K26 1514.6920.02 R&S TSME scanner option: TETRA
R&S TSME-K27 1514.6813.02 R&S TSME scanner option: RF-Power Scan
R&S TSME-K28 1514.6842.02 R&S TSME scanner option: WiMAX
R&S TSME-K29 1514.6859.02 R&S TSME scanner option: LTE
R&S TSME-K30 1514.6871.02 R&S TSME scanner option: LTE MIMO
R&S TSME-K31 1522.6990.02 R&S TSME scanner option: LTE DL Allocation Ana-
lyzer
R&S TSME-K32 1522.6960.02 R&S TSME scanner option: LTE eMBMS
R&S TSME-K33 4900.5112.02 R&S TSME scanner option: LTE UL Allocation Ana-
lyzer
The R&S TSME Option Concept