R&S TSMA6 Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner User Manual

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1 Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner User Manual (a0þç2) User Manual Version 01

2 This manual describes the following R&S TSMA6 models: R&S TSMA6 ( ) 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Mühldorfstr. 15, München, Germany Phone: Fax: Internet: Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding. R&S is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners Version 01 R&S TSMA6 Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the symbol, e.g. R&S TSMA6 is indicated as R&S TSMA6.

3 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 prevenir 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

4 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. 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'appareil 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

5 Contents Contents 1 Preface For Your Safety Documentation Overview Getting Started Manual User Manuals and Help Basic Safety Instructions Data Sheets and Brochures Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA) Key Features Instrument Tour Front Panel View Rear Panel View R&S TSMA6 Option Concept Technology Options Band Options R&S NESTOR Options R&S ROMES Options Preparing for Use Unpacking the Instrument Connecting External Devices Connecting Power Supply Connecting to a Vehicle DC Power Supply Connecting an AC Power Supply Connecting the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit Connecting Test Mobile Phones Enabling Untethered Dead Reckoning Configuring the R&S TSMA Accessing the R&S TSMA Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI Establish a Remote Desktop Connection

6 Contents 6.2 Measurement Setup Measurement Modes Remote ViCom Server Mode QualiPoc Mode NESTOR and NESTOR Probe Mode ROMES Mode PC Mode Update and Restore Installation Overview Local Installation Web-GUI Installation Remote Installation Firmware Installation Firmware Remote ViCom Server Software Installation R&S NESTOR Setup R&S ROMES Setup SwissQual QualiPoc Setup Options (NESTOR, TSMA6, ROMES) Installation of NESTOR Options Installation of TSMA6 Options Installation of ROMES Options User Backup and Restore Backup Restore Master Image Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick USB Stick Preparation Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Image Stick) Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Recovery Stick) Install the RSRecoveryCreator Tool Capture a TSMA6 Image (TSMA6 Image Stick)

7 Contents Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery Stick Troubleshooting No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) Verify Scanner Connection LAN Settings No Navigation Data in R&S ROMES / R&S NESTOR No RF Data R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible...67 Annex A Usage of the Web-GUI A.1 Home A.1.1 Overview A.1.2 IP Settings...72 A.1.3 HW Info A.2 Configuration...74 A.2.1 System A Mode A Power A Speaker...75 A RF Band A.2.2 Connectivity...75 A Bluetooth A WLAN...76 A WLAN AP A LAN A Ext. LAN A.3 File Transfer...79 A.4 Options...80 A.4.1 Available...80 A.4.2 Install...80 A.5 Update

8 Contents A.6 Backup A.7 Restart...82 A.8 Help B Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App B.1 Overview B.2 Requirements B.2.1 General Requirements B.2.2 Preparation...84 B.3 Usage B.3.1 Connection Establishment B Connection Type Selection B Server Discovery...85 B.3.2 GSM RSSI Scan B GSM Preferences...87 B GSM Scan Results...88 B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan B WCDMA Top-N Pilot Preferences B WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan Results B.3.4 LTE Top Signal Scan...90 B LTE Top Signal Preferences...90 B LTE Top Signal Scan Results...91 B.3.5 Throughput Test Case...92 B Throughput Preferences B Throughput Results...92 B.3.6 RF Power Scan B RF Power Scan References...93 B RF Power Scan Results Index

9 Preface Documentation Overview 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 connectivity 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 performance 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 potential 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: 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 information, e.g. safety instructions, etc. A printed version is delivered with the instrument. 7

10 Preface Documentation Overview User Manuals and Help Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. Includes the contents of the getting started manual Basic Safety Instructions Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information. The printed document is delivered with the instrument 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 characteristics. See 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 8

11 Key Features 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 smartphones. 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 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 cascading 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 9

12 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 3 Instrument Tour 3.1 Front Panel View The front panel of the R&S TSMA6 does not provide any connectors or control elements 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 10

13 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 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 connector. 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 measurement 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 or R&S TSME6-ZC4, R&S no ) Synchronization of R&S TSMA6 with an external 10 MHz reference (requires dedicated 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 information 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] 11

14 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 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) blue (BLINKING rapidly) Power On Selftest / Power Down 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 configuration ongoing green (CONT.) --- Scanner ready red (BLINKING, 2 Hz) Scanner Error Temperature Warning 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) blue (BLINKING, 1 Hz) gree (BLINKING, 0.2 Hz, ton = 1 s) green (BLINKING, 1 Hz) Restore/Backup (in progress) FW/SW installation in progress Delayed start activated Power Down (in progress) 12

15 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 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 connector. It is used to connect the R&S TSMA6 to a host PC. 13

16 Instrument Tour Rear Panel View 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 ) allowing mobile operation. 14

17 R&S TSMA6 Option Concept Technology Options 4 R&S TSMA6 Option Concept The R&S TSMA6 scanner consists of the R&S TSMA6 hardware and a set of (specified) 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 technology, for example, LTE. All technology options can be installed on the same instrument; 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-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: TD-SCDMA R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: WCDMA R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: CDMA2000 R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: GSM R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: 1xEV-DO R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: CW R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: TETRA R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: RF Power Scan R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: WiMAX R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE-MIMO R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE Downlink Allocation Analyzer R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE embms R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: LTE UL Allocation Analyzer R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: NB-IoT/Cat NB1-Scanning R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: Automatic Channel Detection (ViCom only, not for R&S ROMES4) R&S TSMA6-K R&S TSMA6 scanner option: QualiPoc Support 15

18 R&S TSMA6 Option Concept R&S ROMES Options 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 measured simultaneously. These configurations limit the number of bands that can be measured 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 All bands measured simultaneously R&S TSMA6-K1B band measured simultaneously R&S TSMA6-K2B bands measured simultaneously R&S TSMA6-K3B bands measured simultaneously R&S TSMA6-K4B bands measured simultaneously R&S TSMA6-K5B bands measured simultaneously R&S TSMA6-KUB 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 installation 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). 16

19 Preparing for Use Unpacking the Instrument 5 Preparing for Use 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. 17

20 Preparing for Use Connecting External Devices 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, immediately 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 shipped 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 Connect the RF antenna to the RF IN connector (see Figure ). 2. Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS ANT port (see Figure ). 3. Connect mouse and keyboard to the USB 2.0 ports (see Figure ) and a monitor to the appropriate monitor port (HDMI, USB-C)) (see Figure , 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 ) 5. OPTIONAL: Connect external devices/storage devices and test mobile phones to USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 / USB-C ports (see Figure , 10, 11). 18

21 Preparing for Use Connecting Power Supply 5.3 Connecting Power Supply This section describes how to connect the R&S TSMA6 to a power supply unit Connecting to a Vehicle DC Power Supply Use the accessory DC cable with cigarette lighter adapter to power the R&S TSMA6 from the vehicle power supply. Connect the 7-pin connector to DC IN. Connecting a proprietary power supply To use a proprietary DC supply with the R&S TSMA6 power cable, demount the cigarette lighter adapter from the supplied power cable and connect the open ends of the cable to the proprietary power supply. Be sure to respect the correct polarity (see Figure 5-1). Figure 5-1: Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter For DC Supply Only The R&S TSMA6 is to be used with a 12 V vehicle power supply only Connecting an AC Power Supply To operate the R&S TSMA6 with an AC power supply, connect the DC IN connector with the AC power supply (R&S TSMA6-Z1, R&S No ). 19

22 Preparing for Use Connecting Power Supply Use only the R&S TSMA6-Z1, R&S No as power supply. Figure 5-2: R&S TSMA6-Z1 Power Supply Connecting the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit Alternatively, it is possible to power the R&S TSMA6 via the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit. To use the R&S TSMA6 with the battery pack, the following steps must be performed. 1. Insert the batteries into the R&S TSMA6-BP. Note: The R&S TSMA6 may be used only with closed battery cover. Note: Make sure, that the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. Figure 5-3: Battery orientation 2. Attach the R&S TSMA6 with the bottom side (see Figure 5-5) on top of the R&S TSMA6-BP (see Figure 5-4). 20

23 Preparing for Use Connecting Power Supply Figure 5-4: R&S TSMA6-BP 1 = Mechanical connectors for R&S TSMA6 2 = Power connector for R&S TSMA6 Figure 5-5: R&S TSMA6 1 = Power connector for R&S TSMA6-BP 3. Set the R&S TSMA6 vertically on top of the R&S TSMA6-BP (1). 4. Slide the R&S TSMA6 horizontally (2) until it engages in the mechanical connectors on top of the R&S TSMA6-BP. (Noticeable by a "click" sound.) 21

24 Preparing for Use Enabling Untethered Dead Reckoning Figure 5-6: Connected R&S TSMA6 and R&S TSMA6-BP 1 = Move R&S TSMA6 vertically 2 = Move R&S TSMA6 horizontally 3 = Power Connection established The power-up behavior after connecting the R&S TSMA6-BP Battery Pack Unit (including charged batteries or connected to an external DC power supply) with the R&S TSMA6 depends on the system settings on the R&S TSMA6 (see Chapter A , "Power", on page 74). 5.4 Connecting Test Mobile Phones To use the R&S TSMA6 with test mobile phones, the following steps must be performed. 1. Install the dedicated driver package for the test mobile phone(s). See 2. Connect the test mobile phone(s) to the USB2.0 / USB3.0 ports. 5.5 Enabling Untethered Dead Reckoning The following steps are necessary to enable untethered dead reckoning with the integrated receiver (see "GPS Ant." on page 11) of the R&S TSMA6. 1. Mount the R&S TSMA6 device fixed to the frame of a car. 2. Power on the R&S TSMA6 device. 22

25 Preparing for Use Enabling Untethered Dead Reckoning 3. Activate "Dead Reckoning" in the used software (for details, refer to R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR or R&S ViCom documentation). 4. Wait until the used software reports a "3D fix" (time may vary depending on the configured GNSS). 5. To calibrate the instrument, the following driving procedures have to be performed in a safe environment. a) 720 degrees right turn b) 720 degrees left turn c) Drive a straight line with a velocity exceeding 40 km/h. Note: Whenever the device is switched off, the calibration procedure must be repeated for the next usage of dead reckoning. After finishing the calibration, the used software should report a fix state "GPS+DR" or "3D+DR", in case satellite reception is lost the fix state will change to "DR only". If using "DR only", the accuracy of the reported position will decrease over time, if it falls below a certain threshold the receiver will report the state "No Fix". 23

26 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Accessing the R&S TSMA6 6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6 There are different ways to control measurements on the R&S TSMA6. Local operation To use the R&S TSMA6 as an ordinary PC, an external monitor, mouse and keyboard have to be connected to the R&S TSMA6. Remote access The remote access to the R&S TSMA6 can be realized via the following options. Using the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6 (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24). Establish a remote desktop connection (via LAN/WLAN) (see Chapter 6.1.2, "Establish a Remote Desktop Connection", on page 25) Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI To start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI via a remote PC, three possible ways are available. WLAN 1. Via a tablet or smartphone, you have to establish a WLAN connection to R&S TSMA6 WLAN access point. a) Search for a TSMA6 WLAN network. The WLAN access point on the R&S TSMA6 starts automatically by default during the boot process of the device. NOTE: This behavior can be switched off (see Chapter A.2.2.3, "WLAN AP", on page 77). b) Connect your tablet or smartphone with the TSMA6 WLAN network. The required login information can be found on a label on the bottom side of the R&S TSMA6. WLAN-Access Point SSID: default TSMA6-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is the serial number of this specific R&S TSMA6) Key: instrument Note: The SSID and the Key are configurable via the Web-GUI (see Chapter A.2.2.2, "WLAN", on page 76). The WLAN connection between the tablet or smartphone and the R&S TSMA6 device is established. 2. On the tablet or smartphone, start a web browser and enter the following URL: The configuration Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6 is started. 24

27 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Accessing the R&S TSMA6 LAN 1. Connect the R&S TSMA6 LAN port with the host PC port. 2. Use the R&S TSMA6 default IP settings, that is, the DHCP Client. The R&S TSMA6 and the remote host PC automatically negotiate the IP address. 3. Alternatively, use the fixed address. Start a web browser via the R&S TSMA6 Web- GUI and enter the following URL: (xxxxxx is the serial number of this specific R&S TSMA6) Local access from the R&S TSMA6 and Windows Explorer Open Internet Explorer using mouse, keyboard and monitor. The R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI open automatically. If not, type the following: Establish a Remote Desktop Connection To establish a remote desktop connection, the following steps must be performed: 1. A WLAN/LAN connection between the R&S TSMA6 and the remote PC has to be established, see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page On the external Windows PC, navigate to "Programs" > "Accessories" > "Remote Desktop Connection". 3. In the "Remote Desktop Connection" window, click "Options". 4. In the "General" tab, enter following parameters: Computer: The input depends on selected connection type (see the Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24) and is as follows. WLAN: LAN: IP address of the R&S TSMA6 NOTE: If you connect the R&S TSMA6 LAN interface with a PC via LAN cable, the IP addresses are negotiated automatically by default. No fixed IP addresses are assigned. In this case, you can add the device name in the "LAN" field. This requires are working DNS service. User name: instrument 25

28 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Accessing the R&S TSMA6 5. Click "Connect". 6. Enter the password and click "OK". 7. The remote desktop connection is established. The R&S TSMA6 can be by controlled by a standard Windows PC. 26

29 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes 6.2 Measurement Setup The measurement setup procedure is performed in the following steps. 1. Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web- GUI", on page 24). 2. Check the prerequisites of the desired measurement mode (see Chapter 6.3, "Measurement Modes", on page 27) and adjust your device according to these requirements. 3. Select the measurement mode in the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI, the modes are described in Chapter 6.3, "Measurement Modes", on page Measurement Modes To setup a measurement, see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27. The measurement modes can be configured via the Web-GUI under "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode". The R&S Remote ViCom Server is installed on all the R&S TSMA6s. The other software applications, that is, the R&S NESTOR, R&S ROMES and Quali- Poc are installed only if ordered Remote ViCom Server Mode The connection between the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6 and the client application (Remote ViCom client) on the handheld device can be realized via Bluetooth or WLAN. The selection of the wireless interface type depends on the measurement task. The WLAN connection allows a throughput, which is about 10 times higher compared to Bluetooth. The Bluetooth connection is less influenced by interference. Preparations for using the Bluetooth interface The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Home" > "Overview"). To change the operation mode, navigate to "Configuration" > "System" > "Mode" and select an operation mode. 1. Switch on Bluetooth and WLAN on R&S TSMA6. 27

30 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes Figure 6-1: Bluetooth Settings 2. The tablet/smartphone must be paired with the R&S TSMA6 (see "Bluetooth Pairing" on page 28). Bluetooth Pairing To pair the R&S TSMA6 with a remote device, the following steps must be performed. 1. Start the R&S TSMA6 in "PC Mode". 2. Open the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6. 3. Navigate to "Configuration" > "Connectivity" > "Bluetooth" and verify the settings: STATUS = On Visibility = Visible 4. On the remote device, activate Bluetooth and enable visibility. 5. In the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI, click "Refresh Device List". The status text shows the following: "Refreshing device list in progress". Wait until "No Error" is shown. 6. Click the arrow next to the "Refresh Device List" button and open the Bluetooth adapter list box 7. Select the device to be paired and click "Connect". 8. On the remote device, confirm the Bluetooth pairing code. Preparations for using the WLAN interface 1. Switch on the WLAN AP on the R&S TSMA6. 28

31 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes Figure 6-2: WLAN AP Settings 2. Switch on WLAN on the tablet/smartphone. 3. Connect the tablet/smartphone with the R&S TSMA6 WLAN AP. See Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24. Measurement with the rvicom Sample App To run measurements, the requirements for operating the rvicom Sample App have to be fulfilled, see Chapter B.2.1, "General Requirements", on page Activate the rvicom Server mode (see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27). 2. Start one of the following applications. a) Start the OEM rvicom client application on the mobile device. b) Start the rvicom Sample App on the mobile device. For more details, see Chapter B.3, "Usage", on page QualiPoc Mode To use the R&S TSMA6 with QualiPoc, the following steps must be performed. Prerequisites The appropriate scanner license must be installed on the QualiPoc handheld device. On the R&S TSMA6, Bluetooth must be activated and visible (see Figure 6-1). The "Mode of Operation" must be set to "QualiPoc". 29

32 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes 1. After selecting mode of operation, the R&S TSMA6 reboots. 2. In QualiPoc, touch the main menu, and then touch "Device manager". 3. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch "NCM". Figure 6-3: Add NCM Note: The NCM provides the Bluetooth connection to the scanner. 4. Touch "Scan" at the top of the screen and wait until the scanning process stops. Figure 6-4: Scan for NCM 5. Touch "[Disconnected]", touch the TSMA6 scanner in the list, for example, "TSMA ", and then touch to accept the pairing request. 30

33 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes Figure 6-5: Pair NCM Figure 6-6: Bluetooth pairing request 6. Touch the scanner again in the list to connect to the scanner. 7. Touch the context menu icon and touch "Start scanner detection". Figure 6-7: Start scanner detection The scanner appears in the "Devices" list upon successful detection. 31

34 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes Figure 6-8: Scanner ready For more details about the QualiPoc configuration and usage, refer to the user documentation for QualiPoc NESTOR and NESTOR Probe Mode The "NESTOR" mode is only selectable if the R&S NESTOR software is installed on the R&S TSMA6. In this mode, the NESTOR application is hosted on the R&S TSMA6. In the "NESTOR Probe" mode, the NESTOR application is hosted on the R&S TSMA6. Configuration and control of the NESTOR measurement is done on a distant PC, which is connected via LAN/WLAN to the R&S TSMA6. To use the R&S TSMA6 in "NESTOR" mode, the following steps must be performed. Prerequisites: R&S TSMA6-NESTOR software package must be installed on the R&S TSMA6. The software package is pre-installed at delivery when the R&S TSMA6 is ordered with NESTOR TSMA6 Option. (R&S No ). Note: The R&S NESTOR software installation can be executed as a post process to shipment. Only for NESTOR mode A dongle containing a smart card with R&S NESTOR option licenses must be available. Import of NESTOR Workspace File Importing of the R&S NESTOR workspace file is an additional requirement for operating in the "NESTOR" mode. 1. Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI from the host PC (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24). 2. Select the "NESTOR" Mode with default workspace. 3. Navigate to "File Transfer" menu and go to section "Upload File to TSMA". 32

35 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes 4. Press the "Browse" button, select the desired workspace file on the remote PC and click "Upload File". The file is copied in the directory D:\Users\Instrument\Documents\NESTOR\FavoriteWorkspaces. Note: The target directory for file upload depends on the selected mode. The mentioned directory is only valid in NESTOR mode. The file is available from the "Configuration" > "System" > "Operation Mode" > "NESTOR" workspace select-box. Only for NESTOR Probe mode The R&S TSMA6 and the external PC must be connected via WLAN or the LAN port of the R&S TSMA6. Measurement To use the "NESTOR" or "NESTOR Probe" mode, the following steps must be performed. 1. In the Web-GUI, change the "Mode of Operation" to "NESTOR" or "NESTOR Probe" (see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27). 2. According to the selected mode, following additional settings are required. a) "NESTOR" mode Select a workspace and press "Submit". b) "NESTOR Probe" mode The NESTOR application must be started on the host PC/tablet. The NESTOR software installed on the host PC controls the measurement. 3. Click "Submit" to activate the requested measurement mode. For more details about the R&S NESTOR configuration and usage, refer to the user documentation for R&S NESTOR ROMES Mode In the "ROMES" mode, the ROMES software is hosted on the R&S TSMA6 and the selection of a valid workspace file is required. The ROMES mode is only displayed if the ROMES setup has been executed. For the first time after installation, R&S ROMES has to be started from the Windows desktop icon on the R&S TSMA6. After closing R&S ROMES, now it is possible to start R&S ROMES via the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI. To use the R&S TSMA6 with R&S ROMES, the following steps must be performed. 33

36 Configuring the R&S TSMA6 Measurement Modes Prerequisites: R&S TSMA6-ROMES software package (TSMA6-ROMES-setup-<version>.exe) has to be installed on the R&S TSMA6. A ROMES license dongle must be connected to a USB port of the R&S TSMA6. Import of ROMES Workspace File Importing of the R&S ROMES workspace file is an additional requirement for operating in the "ROMES" mode. 1. Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web- GUI", on page 24). 2. Navigate to "File Transfer" menu and go to section "Upload File to TSMA". 3. Press the "Browse" button, select the desired ROMES workspace file on the remote PC and click "Upload File". 4. The file is copied by default in the directory C:\ProgramData\Rohde&Schwarz\My ROMES\Workspace. Note: The target directory for file upload depends on the selected mode. The mentioned directory is only valid in ROMES mode. Measurement To use the "ROMES" mode, the following steps must be performed. 1. In the Web-GUI, change the "Mode of Operation" to "ROMES" (see Chapter 6.2, "Measurement Setup", on page 27). 2. Configure the following settings. Workspace File In the drop-down menu, select a ROMES workspace file. Recording Activating this checkbox, the ROMES measurement data are written to the TSMA6 hard disk. IP Controlled Activating this checkbox, the ROMES measurement can be controlled via IP from an external host PC. To use this feature, the ROMES option ROMES4RCO is required. 3. Click "Submit" to save your selection. For more details about the R&S ROMES configuration and usage, refer to the user documentation for R&S ROMES PC Mode The "PC Mode" is used for software update of the R&S TSMA6. 34

37 Update and Restore Installation Overview 7 Update and Restore 7.1 Installation Overview In general, there are three possibilities to install firmware and software components on the R&S TSMA6. Run setup "Local" Run setup "Remote" For software installations (NESTOR, ROMES, QualiPoc), use only the TSMA6-specific setup files (TSMA6-<AppName>- <version>-setup.exe) Local Installation The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Overview" > "Mode of Operation" To change the operation mode, see "Mode of Operation" on page 74). 1. Connect mouse and keyboard to USB ports and a monitor to the HDMI port. The setup file must be available on the R&S TSMA6 or on a USB stick. 2. Open the Windows Explorer and start the dedicated TSMA6 setup file. 3. The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press "Next >". 35

38 Update and Restore Installation Overview 4. The package dialog lists all the available packages in the setup. Normally, this dialog can be confirmed without any changes. Press "Install >". 36

39 Update and Restore Installation Overview 5. The setup is started. Some reboot cycles may be executed while running the update. Installed packages are marked with an "(installed)" in the "R&S Software Distributor" window. 6. The setup is finished when the status for all packages is "(installed)". 37

40 Update and Restore Installation Overview 7. Press "Exit" to close the "R&S Software Distributor" program on the remote PC. The following window appears. 8. The R&S TSMA6 reboots automatically. 9. The R&S TSMA6 is ready to use. If required, the ucontroller on the mainboard is flashed about 2 minutes after reboot. (Displayed via several opened command line windows.) After that, the device is switched off. 38

41 Update and Restore Installation Overview Web-GUI Installation The setup will be initiated via the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6. In this case, the setup file must be available in the root directory of a USB stick, which is connected to the R&S TSMA6. If a restart is performed during the setup, the message System is Restarting is displayed in the status bar. For a short time, the Web-GUI is not accessible. Do not interrupt the browser session on the remote PC. After a successful update, the Web-GUI will be refreshed. 1. Reload the Web-GUI and select section "Update". 2. Select the setup file of the software to be installed in the select box. Press "Update" next to the select box. 3. Confirm the following dialog with "OK". 4. Setup is executed. The Web-GUI status changes to Installation in progress... The [State] LED of the R&S TSMA6 is blinking blue (firmware version ). 5. When the installation has finished, the R&S TSMA6 may reboot. 39

42 Update and Restore Installation Overview The Web-GUI status changes to Installation complete - System is rebooting Setup is finished when the [State] LED stops blinking blue and changes to constant green or blue, depending on the WLAN AP setting. The Web-GUI status changes to No error. If a restart is performed during the setup, the message System is Restarting is displayed in the status bar. For a short time, the Web-GUI is not accessible. Do not interrupt the browser session on the remote PC. After an successful update, the Web-GUI will be refreshed Remote Installation The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Overview" > "Mode of Operation"). To change the operation mode, see "Mode of Operation" on page 74). The setup files will be executed on a remote PC. In this case, the remote PC and the R&S TSMA6 must be connected via LAN or WLAN. 1. Execute the setup file on the remote PC. 2. The "R&S Software Distributor" comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press "Next >". 40

43 Update and Restore Installation Overview 3. The package dialog lists all the available packages in the setup. Normally, this dialog can be confirmed without any changes. Press "Next >". 4. After a while all available R&S TSMA6(s) in the network are listed. 5. Tick the devices to update in the list and press "Install". 41

44 Update and Restore Installation Overview 6. Setup is started. Some reboot cycles may be executed while running the update. The progress can be monitored in the "Status" column of the "R&S Software Distributor" window. 7. The setup is finished when the status changes to Ready. Details of the installation result can be fetched via the "Report " button. 8. Press "Exit" to close the R&S Software Distributor program on the remote PC. 9. The R&S TSMA6 is ready to use. 42

45 Update and Restore Firmware Installation 7.2 Firmware Installation Check the latest TSMA6 firmware release notes under Firmware 1. Download the firmware setup file TSMx-Setup-<Version>.exe from the product support database 2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI). Firmware Local Installation For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installation", on page 35. Firmware Remote Installation For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Installation", on page 40. Firmware Web-GUI Installation For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter , "Web-GUI Installation", on page Remote ViCom Server The Remote ViCom Server (rvicom) is an add-on of the R&S TSMA6 firmware package. It is pre-installed on any shipped R&S TSMA6. The version of the Remote ViCom server on the R&S TSMA6 and the applied version of rvicom API on the remote handheld device / smartphone need to comply. In cases of different client / server versions there are the following possibilities: Downgrade the rvicom server version on the R&S TSMA6 to comply with the used rvicom version on the handheld device. Upgrade the rvicom client version on the connected handheld device / smartphone to comply with the installed rvicom server version on the R&S TSMA6. For more details, refer to ViCom manual and the latest release notes. 1. Download the firmware setup file TSMA6-Setup-<Version>.exe from the product support database 43

46 Update and Restore Software Installation 2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI). Remote ViCom Server Local Installation For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installation", on page 35. Remote ViCom Server Remote Installation For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Installation", on page 40. Remote ViCom Server Web-GUI Installation For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter , "Web-GUI Installation", on page Software Installation Following software components are available for installation on the R&S TSMA6. R&S NESTOR R&S ROMES SwissQual QualiPoc Before starting with software installation, check the latest TSMA6 firmware release notes under R&S NESTOR Setup Only execute the dedicated NESTOR setup for R&S TSMA6. The setup file is named TSMA6_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe. 1. Check that you have a valid TSMA6_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe available. 2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI). NESTOR Local Installation For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installation", on page 35. NESTOR Remote Installation For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Installation", on page

47 Update and Restore Software Installation NESTOR Web-GUI Installation For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter , "Web-GUI Installation", on page R&S ROMES Setup Only execute the dedicated ROMES setup for R&S TSMA6. The setup file is named TSMA6-Romes-Setupxyy.exe (Example: TSMA6-ROMES-Setup490p1.exe). 1. Check that you have a valid TSMA6_ROMES_Setup-<Version>.exe available. 2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI). ROMES Local Installation For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installation", on page 35. ROMES Remote Installation For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Installation", on page 40. ROMES Web-GUI Installation For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter , "Web-GUI Installation", on page SwissQual QualiPoc Setup Version or greater must be installed on the R&S TSMA6. Only execute the dedicated QualiPoc setup forr&s TSMA6. The setup file is named DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe. 1. Check that you have a valid DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe available. 2. Choose the mode of Installation (Local / Remote / Web-GUI). QualiPoc Local Installation For details about the local installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.1, "Local Installation", on page

48 Update and Restore Options (NESTOR, TSMA6, ROMES) QualiPoc Remote Installation For details about the remote installation procedure, see Chapter 7.1.2, "Remote Installation", on page 40. QualiPoc Web-GUI Installation For details about the Web-GUI installation procedure, see Chapter , "Web-GUI Installation", on page Options (NESTOR, TSMA6, ROMES) The device must be in the PC Mode. Check it via the Web-GUI ("Overview" > "Mode of Operation"). To change the operation mode, see "Mode of Operation" on page 74) Installation of NESTOR Options In order to install R&S NESTOR options, perform the following steps. 1. Start the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6. 2. Navigate to "Options" > "Install" Tab (see "Install NESTOR Options" on page 81). 3. Add the license key code of a specific NESTOR option in the field "Install NESTOR Options" manually and click "Install" Installation of TSMA6 Options In order to install TSMA6 scanner options, perform the followings steps. 1. Start the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6. 2. Navigate to "Options" > "Install" Tab (see "Install Scanner Options" on page 81) 3. Add the license key code of a specific scanner option in the field "Install Scanner Options" manually and click "Install". 4. Alternatively, you can install a scanner option by selecting a license xml file and clicking "Install XML file." Installation of ROMES Options In order to install a R&S ROMES option file, perform the following steps. 46

49 Update and Restore User Backup and Restore 1. Start the Web-GUI of the R&S TSMA6. 2. Select the ROMES option<serial number>.dat file in the field "Install ROMES Options" and click "Install". 7.5 User Backup and Restore Backup In order to create a user backup, click the "User Backup" button in the Web-GUI "(System" > "Config" Tab), see "Backup TSMA6 System" on page 82. A backup of the system partition C:\ is created. In case of an already existing user backup an acknowledgment dialog will pop up. After confirmation this user backup will be overwritten. The backup procedure takes up to 15 minutes. During the backup the [State] LED is blinking red. In the Web-GUI, the following status message will be displayed. Backup is in progress... The backup procedure has finished, when the [State] LED displays the normal operating state. The color of the depends on the state of the WLAN AP. During the backup, do not interrupt the procedure or disconnect the power supply! Restore With the RESTORE button it is possible to restore the system partition R&S TSMA6 to the user backup (see Chapter 7.5.1, "Backup", on page 47) or to the factory backup, if no user backup exists. In order to perform a restore, the RESTORE button must be pressed (more than 20 s) with a round, blunt pen (diameter 1-2 mm). During the restore the [State] LED is blinking red. When the RESTORE procedure has been completed, the color of the [State] LED depends on the state of the WLAN AP. [State] LED green blue WLAN AP Status WLAN AP off WLAN AP on 47

50 Update and Restore Master Image The RESTORE procedure takes up to 15 minutes! During this time, do not interrupt the procedure or disconnect the power supply! Loss of user settings after RESTORE Executing restore brings the R&S TSMA6 irreversible back to the condition of delivery or any other subsequently stored backup version. On the c:\ drive, all user settings and installed programs since the last restore will be deleted! 7.6 Master Image The process of creating a master image of a R&S TSMA6 device and deploying this master image to other R&S TSMA6 devices is split into the following main steps. Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick and a TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.1, "Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 49). Install the RSRecoveryCreator tool on a PC (see Chapter 7.6.2, "Install the RSRecoveryCreator Tool ", on page 52). Capture a TSMA6 Image of the master device using the TSMA6 Image Stick (see Chapter 7.6.3, "Capture a TSMA6 Image (TSMA6 Image Stick)", on page 53). Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick from a captured TSMA6 Image using the RSRecoveryCreator tool (see Chapter 7.6.4, "Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 56). Recover the master image on a different R&S TSMA6 device using the TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.5, "Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 58). 48

51 Update and Restore Master Image Figure 7-1: TSMA6 Master Image - General Overview Prepare a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick The following steps must be done only once. To create a TSMA6 Image Stick you need the following: USB 3.0 stick (minimum 16 GB memory space) ImageStick_<version>.zip PC with MS Windows 7 or higher operating system To create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick you need the following: USB 3.0 stick (minimum 16 GB memory space) Recovery_<version>.zip PC with MS Windows 7 or higher operating system The ImageStick_<version>.zip and Recovery_<version>.zip can be downloaded from USB Stick Preparation In order to get a TSMA6 Image Stick / TSMA6 Recovery Stick out of a USB stick, the stick has to be formatted and made bootable. Format the USB stick 1. Plug the USB stick into the USB port the PC. 49

52 Update and Restore Master Image 2. Open the Windows explorer. 3. Select the USB device. 4. Open the context menu with a right-mouse click and select "Format". The formatting of the stick starts. When the formatting has finished, continue with the following procedure to make the USB stick bootable. Make the USB stick bootable 1. Open the command prompt (cmd.exe) and run the DiskPart program with the diskpart command, see Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2: Execution of the DiskPart program 2. Use the List disk command to edit all connected drives (disks). The list of drives appears. 3. Select from the list the USB stick's drive with the select disk [nr] command. In Figure 7-3 the drive 1 is selected. 50

53 Update and Restore Master Image Figure 7-3: USB Stick drive and partition selection 4. To see the available partition of the selected drive use the list partition command. The list of partitions appears. 5. Select the drive's partition. Use the select partition 1 command. 6. Make the selected partition active with the active command. The USB stick is now bootable. End the DiskPart program with exit, see Figure 7-4. Figure 7-4: Leaving the DiskPart program 51

54 Update and Restore Master Image Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Image Stick) 1. Copy ImageStick_<version>.zip in the root directory of the prepared USB stick, which will be used as TSMA6 Image Stick. 2. Select the zip-file and open the context menu with a right-mouse button click. The menu opens automatically. 3. Select "Extract All". Specify a folder for storing the copied archive contents. 4. Select the USB stick from the list of destinations and confirm the selection by pressing "OK". The archive contents are copied. This can take several minutes. This USB stick can now be used as TSMA6 Image Stick Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Recovery Stick) 1. Copy RecoveryStick_<version>.zip in the root directory of the prepared USB stick, which will be used as TSMA6 Recovery Stick. 2. Select the zip-file and open the context menu with a right-mouse button click. The menu opens automatically. 3. Select "Extract All". Specify a folder for storing the copied archive contents. 4. Select the USB stick from the list of destinations and confirm the selection by pressing "OK". The archive contents are copied. This can take several minutes. This USB stick can now be used as TSMA6 Recovery Stick Install the RSRecoveryCreator Tool The "Recovery Creator" application must be installed on PC. The RecoveryCreator_Setup_<version>.exe can be downloaded from This application allows to upload data from the TSMA6 Image Stick or hard disk to a Recovery Stick. 52

55 R&S TSMA6 Update and Restore Master Image Capture a TSMA6 Image (TSMA6 Image Stick) The capture of the image (partitions are GRUB, SSYTEM, DATA, BACKUP) takes around 15 minutes with USB 3.0 stick and even longer with USB 2.0 stick. As a prerequisite, a user backup must exist on the master device (see Chapter 7.5.1, "Backup", on page 47). 1. Connect the prepared TSMA6 Image Stick (see Chapter , "Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Image Stick)", on page 52) to an USB 3.0 port of the R&S TSMA6. 2. Reboot the R&S TSMA6. The system will boot from the TSMA6 Image Stick. Figure 7-5: Boot TSMA6 Image Stick 3. In the TSMA6 Image Stick menu, click "Capture Image". 53

56 Update and Restore Master Image Figure 7-6: TSMA6 Image Stick menu 4. When the Status has changed to "Finished", click "OK" and then "Reboot". Figure 7-7: TSMA6 Image Stick - Image capturing finished 54

57 Update and Restore Master Image Figure 7-8: TSMA6 Image Stick menu - Reboot 5. Remove the TSMA6 Image Stick. The R&S TSMA6 will be rebooted. Figure 7-9: Rebooting R&S TSMA6 55

58 Update and Restore Master Image The captured image files (BACKUP.wim, DATA.wim, GRUB.wim, SYSTEM.wim) are stored on the TSMA6 Image Stick in the directory \Device\Images. Figure 7-10: Captured Image Files on a TSMA6 Image Stick The TSMA6 Image Stick can now be used as source for the creation of a TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter 7.6.4, "Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 56). The image files can also be saved on a hard disk or on a network drive. A master image consists always of the 4 image files BACKUP.wim, DATA.wim, GRUB.wim, SYSTEM.wim Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick Creating a TSMA6 Recovery Stick requires the following: TSMA6 Recovery Stick TSMA6 Master Images (GRUB, SYSTEM, DATA, BACKUP), available on TSMA6 Image Stick or PC. "RSRecovery Creator" tool Create a TSMA6 Recovery Stick 1. Plug a prepared TSMA6 Recovery Stick (see Chapter , "Copy File Contents on the USB Stick (Recovery Stick)", on page 52) in one of the USB 3.0 ports of your PC. 2. Start the "Recovery Creator" application by clicking the desktop icon. After starting, the application checks the Recovery Stick's data configuration and structure and reads it out. If some file contents of the TSMA6 Recovery Stick are incorrect or missing, the application issues an error message and offers to repeat the procedure. Otherwise, the procedure continues as described in steps 3 and 4. 56

59 Update and Restore Master Image 3. The "Images" tab offers download and upload of particular image files. Figure 7-11: Selection of a TSMA6 Image for Transfer 4. Use the "Upload" function associated to the file' s directory and select the file you want to transfer. Note: The file transfer must be done for all partitions: Drive A: "GRUB.wim" Drive B: "SYSTEM.wim" Drive C: "BACKUP.wim" Drive D: "DATA.wim" The data source can be either the TSMA6 Image Stick or a PC storage location. 5. Press "Apply" to complete the selection and start file transfer onto the TSMA6 Recovery Stick. The selected TSMA6 image files are copied from the specified directory to the Recovery Stick (/Device/Images). The progress of uploading is displayed. 6. When the file transfer has finished for any image file (see Figure 7-12), remove the TSMA6 Recovery Stick. The TSMA6 Recovery Stick is now ready to deploy a master image onto any other TSMA6 (see Chapter 7.6.5, "Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery Stick", on page 58). 57

60 Update and Restore Master Image Figure 7-12: File Transfer Finished - "The operation completed successfully" As long as the procedure is running neither the PC should be switched off nor the Recovery Stick removed Deploy a TSMA6 image from a TSMA6 Recovery Stick Deployment of a TSMA6 image requires a TSMA6 Recovery Stick containing the four master image files (GRUB.wim, SYSTEM.wim, DATA.wim, RECOVERY.wim). 1. Connect the TSMA6 Recovery Stick to an USB 3.0 port of the new R&S TSMA6 device. 2. Reboot the R&S TSMA6. The R&S TSMA6 boots from the Recovery Stick and the start page of the Recovery Stick is displayed. During the reboot, information about the target device and the image will be checked. If all requirements are fulfilled, click "Start Recovery" to start the recovery procedure, otherwise an error message will be displayed. 58

61 R&S TSMA6 Update and Restore Master Image 3. In the "Recovery TSMA6 Progress" window, the current status of the recovery process is displayed. 4. After a successful recovery, remove the TSMA6 recovery stick. 5. The R&S TSMA6 will be rebooted. 59

62 Troubleshooting No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port If the R&S TSMA6 could not be accessed for remote control or remote desktop session via the LAN port, check following issues: Optical Check Check on the rear panel, if the LAN cable is connected to the correct LAN port (see connector (12) in Figure 3-2. This LAN port is set to "DHCP". The SCAN port has the fix IP address If the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, continue with Verify LAN Settings in the Web-GUI. Verify LAN Settings in the Web-GUI 1. Connect a mouse, keyboard, and a monitor and try to open the Web-GUI (see Local access from the TSMA6 and Windows Explorer). The predefined start page is Note: If the Web-GUI cannot be started local, contact the R&S support. 2. Check if an IP address is displayed in the Web-GUI. Does this IP address match with the IP settings of the remote PC (IP subnet range)? See Figure 8-1. If no Remote Port address is displayed, continue with Check R&S TSMA6 Network Connections. 60

63 Troubleshooting No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port Figure 8-1: Web-GUI - Overview > IP Settings 3. Check the setting of the R&S TSMA6 LAN port (see Figure 8-2). The default setting is "DHCP". Figure 8-2: Web GUI - LAN Connection Ping Command The ping command must be executed on the host PC. 1. Use the IP address displayed in the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI (see Figure 8-1). 2. Start the ping command. 61

64 Troubleshooting No Remote Access to the R&S TSMA6 via LAN Port Type in the command-line window ping <IP address of the remote port of the R&S TSMA6 (LAN)> and wait for the answer. If the R&S TSME does not answer, contact the system administrator or the R&S support. Example: C:\>ping Pinging with 32 bytes of data: Reply from : bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Reply from : bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Reply from : bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Reply from : bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128 Ping statistics for : Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms Check R&S TSMA6 Network Connections Check if the TSMA6 LAN connection is available in the Windows network connections. 1. Connect keyboard, mouse and a monitor to the R&S TSMA6. 2. Navigate to "Windows" > "Control Panel" > "Network and Internet" > "Network and Sharing Center" > "Change Adapter Settings". 3. The entry TSMA6 LAN Connection must be available. Figure 8-3: TSMA6 LAN Connection 4. If the "TSMA6 LAN Connection" is not listed in the "Network Connections", a recovery of the R&S TSMA6 is recommended. If the "TSMA6 LAN Connection" is listed in the "Network Connections" and the IP address of the LAN port is still not displayed in the Web-GUI, contact R&S support. 62

65 Troubleshooting Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) 8.2 Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) To check if the scanner unit is working properly, perform the following steps. 1. Check the Scanner [Pwr] LED. 63

66 Troubleshooting Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR) If it is off, continue with step 4. If it is on, continue with step Check the Scanner [State] LED. If it is off, contact R&S support. If it on, continue with step The scanner access may be blocked due to a program in Windows Startup. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor, open the File Explorer and enter the path: C:\Users\Instrument\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\ Start Menu\Programs\Startup. Remove any entry which could interface the scanner module, restart the R&S TSMA6 and repeat step 5. If there is no entry, continue with step Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor and start the Web-GUI (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI", on page 24) and check the "Mode of Operation". If the Web-GUI is not accessible, continue with Chapter 8.6, "R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible", on page 67). If the "Mode of Operation" = "PC Mode", continue with step 5 If the "Mode of Operation"!= "PC Mode", switch mode to "PC Mode". After a reboot, check the mode of operation again. If the mode does not change to "PC Mode", contact R&S support, otherwise continue with step In the Web-GUI, verify the connection settings (see Chapter A.1.2, "IP Settings", on page 72). 6. Start the TSME Ping tool via the Windows Start menu: "Start > All Programs > R&S TsmeTools > TSME Ping Utility" Figure 8-4: TSME Ping Utility - Result Check the follwoing entries in the program window: Listening on interface : If the line with this IP address does not appear, continue with Chapter 8.3, "Verify Scanner Connection LAN Settings", on page 65. TSME Found: Serial Number 64

67 Troubleshooting Verify Scanner Connection LAN Settings Ethernet MAC IP Address : Active FW Version If no TSME was found, contact the R&S support. 7. Start the TSME Device Manager via the Windows Start menu. "Start > All Programs > TsmeTools > TsmeDeviceManager" If the R&S TSMA6 device is found, the scanner unit works properly. If the R&S TSMA6 device is not found, contact the R&S support. 8.3 Verify Scanner Connection LAN Settings 1. Connect keyboard, mouse and a monitor to the R&S TSMA6. 2. Check the IP setting of the TSMA6 scanner connection. Navigate to "Windows" > "Settings" > "Ethernet" > > "Change Adapter Options". The entry "TSMA6 Scanner Connection Int" must be available. Figure 8-5: TSMA6Scanner Connection 65

68 Troubleshooting No RF Data a) Double-click the "TSMA6 Scanner Connection Int " entry and verify the following settings. IP address: (static IP address) Jumbo Packet: 9014 Bytes 8.4 No Navigation Data in R&S ROMES / R&S NESTOR Check if the GPS antenna is connected to the correct port. 8.5 No RF Data 1. Check if the RF antenna is connected to the correct port. 2. Connect mouse, keyboard and monitor with the R&S TSMA6 for local operation. 3. Open the Web-GUI (Internet Explorer, URL: and change the "Mode of Operation" to "PC Mode". The R&S TSMA6 reboots automatically. 4. Start the TSME Device Manager via the Windows Start menu. 66

69 Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible "Start > All Programs > TsmeTools > TsmeDeviceManager" a) If R&S TSMA6 is accessible via the TSME Device Manager, continue with step 5. b) If R&S TSMA6 is not accessible via the TSME Device Manager, continue with Chapter 8.2, "Scanner Is Not Found from Software (R&S ROMES, R&S NES- TOR)", on page Check if there are any error messages in the TSME Device Manager. a) If errors are reported in the diagnosis output window follow the instructions and continue with step 6. b) If no errors are reported, contact the R&S support. 6. Open the Web-GUI and change the "Mode of Operation" to your required mode. If there is still no RF data, contact R&S support. 8.6 R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible If the R&S TSMA6Web-GUI is not accessible, perform the following steps to solve the problem. 1. Check if WLAN is activated (see WLAN/Bluetooth ON/OFF (1) in Figure For remote connection via WLAN, check if the TSMA6 WLAN is visible via your smartphone/tablet. If it is visible, continue with step 3. If it is not visible, continue with step 5. For local call of the Web-GUI, go to step Check if your smartphone/tablet is connected to the TSMA6 WLAN. If the connection is established, continue with step 4. If the connection is not established, connect the smartphone/tablet with the TSMA6 WLAN and continue with step Start the Web-GUI in the smartphone/tablet browser via the following URL: and continue with step 10. If the web browser can't load the web page, continue with step Access to the R&S TSMA6 operating system via one of the following possibilities: Local access with mouse, keyboard and external monitor Remote desktop connection via LAN (see Chapter 6.1.2, "Establish a Remote Desktop Connection", on page 25). 6. Start the Internet Explorer and enter the following URL to open the R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI. If the Web-GUI can be started, continue with step

70 Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible 7. In the Windows "Start" menu, select "Services" and check the state of the following services. R&S TSMA6 running? R&S WebServer running? Figure 8-6: R&S TSMA6 Services If both services are running, continue with step Start the services, that are not running. a) Select the service to be started. b) Open the context menu with a right-mouse click. c) Start the service. If the services could not be started, reinstall the firmware (see Chapter 7.2.1, "Firmware", on page 43). 9. Try again to start the Web-GUI locally on the R&S TSMA6 via Internet Explorer. If the Web-GUI can be started, continue with step 10. If the Web-GUI can't be started, a complete restore must be performed (see Chapter 7.5, "User Backup and Restore", on page 47). 10. In the Web-GUI, navigate to "Configuration" > "Connectivity" > "WLAN" and check the WLAN status. If "Wlan" is "Off" (orange), click "On" button to activate WLAN. If "Wlan" is "On" (orange), continue with step 12. Note: The WLAN status is also visible via the [State] LED. [State] LED = blue WLAN Access Point = On 68

71 Troubleshooting R&S TSMA6 Web-GUI not Accessible 11. If WLAN can be activated, continue with step 13. If WLAN can't be activated, a complete restore must be performed (see Chapter 7.5, "User Backup and Restore", on page 47). 12. Change "Wlan Access Point" to "Off" and wait until "Off" is colored orange, then switch "Wlan Access Point" to "On" and wait until "On" is colored orange. 13. Check on your smartphone/tablet again, if the WLAN access point is now visible. If the WLAN access point is visible, continue with step 4. If the WLAN access point is not visible, contact the R&S support. 69

72 Usage of the Web-GUI Home Annex A Usage of the Web-GUI To start the Web-GUI for configuration tasks, open a browser on your PC, tablet PC or smartphone and enter the following URL: The web-gui offers the following pages for configuration tasks: Home Configuration File Transfer Options Update Backup Restart Help OSA A.1 Home The "System" window consists of the following tabs. Overview IP Settings...72 HW Info A.1.1 Overview The "Overview" tab displays the following basic settings of the R&S TSMA6. Device Info Type Material No...71 Serial No Computer Name...71 Mode of Operation (Overview)...71 Bluetooth/WLAN FW/SW Version...71 HW...71 Image...71 Firmware...71 Battery Info

73 Usage of the Web-GUI Home Battery Battery Battery Life Time...72 Mainboard Temperature...72 Device Info Displays general information about the device. Type Device Info Type of instrument Material No. Device Info R&S order number of the device Serial No. Device Info Serial number of the device Computer Name Device Info Computer name of the R&S TSMA6 (read-only). The name consists of a fixed part (TSMA6) and a variable part (serial number). Example: R&S TSMA6-<Serial Number> NOTE: The serial number can be found on the bottom side of the device. Mode of Operation (Overview) Device Info Displays the mode how the device is used. Bluetooth/WLAN Device Info Displays the activity status of Bluetooth and WLAN. BT WLAN AP Bluetooth activity status ON/OFF WLAN activity status ON/OFF WLAN access point activity status ON/OFF FW/SW Version Displays information about firmware and software. HW FW/SW Version Current hardware version. Image FW/SW Version Current image version. 1 st number is the version of the basic image 2 nd number is the version of the device installation Firmware FW/SW Version Current firmware version. Battery Info Displays information about the battery status. 71

74 Usage of the Web-GUI Home Battery 1 Battery Info Charging state of battery 1. Battery 2 Battery Info Charging state of battery 2. Battery Life Time Battery Info Estimated remaining battery life time. Mainboard Temperature Battery Info Current temperature of the mainboard. A.1.2 IP Settings The "IP Settings" tab displays the IP addresses of the R&S TSMA6. LAN Port...72 SCAN Port (Int.) WLAN AP (Overview)...72 LAN Port IP address of the remote LAN port of the R&S TSMA6. SCAN Port (Int.) IP address of the scanner port of the R&S TSMA6. WLAN AP (Overview) IP address of the WLAN access point. A.1.3 HW Info The "HW Info" tab displays information about the embedded scanner module. Scanner Info...73 MAC Address...73 IP Address (Scanner)...73 Available Config Used Config Correction Data Version...73 Date TCXO Date Module Info Controller Board...73 RF Board...73 Mainboard...73 Batterypack

75 Usage of the Web-GUI Home Scanner Info Displays IP and configuration settings of the scanner device. MAC Address Scanner Info MAC address of the scanner port. IP Address (Scanner) Scanner Info IP address of the scanner. Available Config. Scanner Info All available FPGA versions (max. 4 versions). Used Config. Scanner Info Current valid FPGA version Correction Data Displays information about the calibration status of the scanner device. Version Correction Data Version of the calibration data. Date Correction Data Date of calibration. TCXO Date Correction Data Date of the internal calibration. Module Info Displays version information about the scanner modules. Controller Board Module Info Serial number and product change index of the controller board. RF Board Module Info Serial number and product change index of the RF board. Mainboard Module Info Serial number and product change index of the main board. Batterypack Module Info Serial number and product change index of the battery pack. 73

76 Usage of the Web-GUI Configuration A.2 Configuration A.2.1 System The "System" window consists of the following tabs. Mode Power...74 Speaker...75 RF Band...75 A Mode The "Mode" tab displays information about the operation mode and the state of the current measurement. Mode of Operation Current Measurement Mode of Operation With the "Mode of Operation", the autostart sequence of the R&S TSMA6 can be adjusted to change the usage of the R&S TSMA6. Current Measurement Displays information about the state of the current measurement. A Power The "Power" tab displays all settings related to the power on/power off scenarios. Startup Settings...74 Auto Power ON...74 Remember Last State...74 Startup Delay Shutdown Settings Auto Power Off...75 Startup Settings Configures different startup sequences. Auto Power ON Startup Settings The R&S TSMA6 starts automatically when power is applied at the DC IN connector of the R&S TSMA6 or at the DC IN connector of a connected R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack. Remember Last State Startup Settings The R&S TSMA6 remembers the last state before the DC power was removed. 74

77 Usage of the Web-GUI Configuration When DC power is applied again at the DC IN connector of the R&S TSMA6 or at the DC IN connector of a connected R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack, the power state before power removal is recovered. Startup Delay Configures a startup delay. Shutdown Settings Configures a shutdown sequence if the R&S TSMA6 is connected to a R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack. Auto Power Off Shutdown Settings When activated, the R&S TSMA6 is powered off automatically, if the DC IN power is removed from the connected R&S TSMA6 Battery Pack. The time delay for powering off can be set manually (default 30s). A Speaker The "Speaker" tab configures an acoustic warning signal. Status (Speaker) Volume Status (Speaker) Activates or deactivates an acoustic warning signal. Volume Specifies the volume of the acoustic warning signal. A RF Band The "RF Band" tab allows to recall and switch the selected RF band. Current Configuration...75 New Configuration...75 Current Configuration Current valid band configuration New Configuration Selects a specific band. A.2.2 Connectivity The "Connectivity" window consists of the following tabs. 75

78 Usage of the Web-GUI Configuration Bluetooth...76 WLAN...76 WLAN AP...77 LAN Ext. LAN...78 A Bluetooth The "Bluetooth" tab is used to configure the settings of the R&S TSMA6 Bluetooth adapter. As well this tab is used for pairing with an external BT device. Bluetooth Connection...76 Status (Bluetooth) Visibility Bluetooth Connection Specifies the configuration details of a Bluetooth adapter. Status (Bluetooth) Bluetooth Connection The Bluetooth adapter can be switched on or off. Visibility The Bluetooth adapter can be set to visible or hidden for external devices. A WLAN In the "WLAN" tab, the WLAN client settings can be configured. WLAN Client...76 Status (WLAN Client)...76 Permanent SSID...76 Network Key...77 TCP/IP Mode (WLAN Client) IP Address (WLAN Client) Subnet Mask (WLAN Client)...77 Default Gateway (WLAN Client) DNS Servers(s) (WLAN Client)...77 WLAN Client Specifies the configuration details for the WLAN client. Status (WLAN Client) WLAN Client The WLAN client can be switched on or off. Permanent WLAN Client The state of the WLAN client is set permanently. SSID WLAN Client Click "Refresh" and select an existing WLAN network via the SSID. 76

79 Usage of the Web-GUI Configuration Network Key WLAN Client Enter the network key for the selected WLAN network. TCP/IP Mode (WLAN Client) WLAN Client The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP ("DHCP") or manually as fixed IP address ("Static"). IP Address (WLAN Client) WLAN Client Specify the IP address of the R&S TSMA6 Subnet Mask (WLAN Client) WLAN Client Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6 Default Gateway (WLAN Client) WLAN Client Specify the default gateway. DNS Servers(s) (WLAN Client) WLAN Client Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server. A WLAN AP In the "WLAN AP" tab, the WLAN access point settings can be configured. WLAN Access Point Status (WLAN AP) Deactivated...77 SSID...77 Network Key...77 WLAN Access Point Specify the configuration details for the WLAN access point. Status (WLAN AP) WLAN Access Point The WLAN access point can be switched on or off. Deactivated WLAN Access Point The state of the WLAN access point is set. On Off The WLAN access point does not start automatically. The WLAN access point starts automatically. SSID WLAN Access Point Click "Refresh" and select an existing WLAN network via the SSID. Network Key WLAN Access Point Enter the network key for the selected WLAN network. 77

80 Usage of the Web-GUI Configuration A LAN In the "LAN" tab, the LAN settings can be configured. LAN Connection TCP/IP Mode (LAN)...78 IP Address (LAN)...78 Subnet Mask (LAN)...78 Default Gateway (LAN)...78 DNS Servers(s) (LAN) LAN Connection Specify the configuration details for the LAN connection. TCP/IP Mode (LAN) LAN Connection The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP ("DHCP") or manually as fixed IP address ("Static"). IP Address (LAN) LAN Connection Specify the IP address of the R&S TSMA6. Subnet Mask (LAN) LAN Connection Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6. Default Gateway (LAN) LAN Connection Specify the default gateway. DNS Servers(s) (LAN) LAN Connection Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server. A Ext. LAN In the "Ext. LAN" tab, the LAN settings for the additional Gbit LAN interface can be configured. LAN 2 Connection TCP/IP Mode (LAN 2)...78 IP Address (LAN 2)...79 Subnet Mask (LAN 2)...79 Default Gateway (LAN 2)...79 DNS Servers(s) (LAN 2) LAN 2 Connection Specify the configuration details for the additional Gbit LAN connection. TCP/IP Mode (LAN 2) LAN 2 Connection The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP ("DHCP") or manually as fixed IP address ("Static"). 78

81 Usage of the Web-GUI File Transfer IP Address (LAN 2) LAN 2 Connection Specify the IP address of the R&S TSMA6. Subnet Mask (LAN 2) LAN 2 Connection Specify the subnet mask for the R&S TSMA6. Default Gateway (LAN 2) LAN 2 Connection Specify the default gateway. DNS Servers(s) (LAN 2) LAN 2 Connection Specify the DNS server. It is possible to specify a primary and a secondary DNS server. A.3 File Transfer The "File Transfer" window offers the following functions: Uploads and downloads of files to/from the R&S TSMA6 (File Transfer) Download of the Vicom sample application to an Android device. File Transfer Upload...79 Download...79 User-defined Upload...79 User-defined Download Sample App...80 Download rvicom SampleApp File Transfer Specifies the properties for upload and download files. Upload File Transfer Specifies the file (e.g. workspace file) which should be transferred from a connected device to the R&S TSMA6 (D:\Upload). Note: The maximum file size for the upload is 100 MB. Download File Transfer Specifies the measurement data file which should be transferred from the R&S TSMA6 (D:\Download) to a connected device. User-defined Upload File Transfer Specifies the file (e.g. workspace file) which should be transferred from a connected device to a user-defined directory on the R&S TSMA6. Note: The maximum file size for the upload is 100 MB. User-defined Download File Transfer Specifies the measurement data file which should be transferred from a user-defined directory on the R&S TSMA6 to a connected device. 79

82 Usage of the Web-GUI Options Sample App Specifies the download of the sample app. Download rvicom SampleApp Sample App Specifies the sample app file (*.apk) to be downloaded to the connected Android device. A.4 Options The "Options" window consists of the following tabs. Available...80 Install...80 A.4.1 Available The "Available" tab gives an overview of available active and inactive scanner and NESTOR (if installed) license keys Option Type...80 Option Material No Activation Type...80 Valid From / Valid To...80 Option Index...80 Option Type Type of installed license key Option Material No. R&S order number of installed license key Activation Type Activation type of license key (temporary or permanent) Valid From / Valid To Start and expiration date of installed temporary license key Option Index Index number of the installed license key A.4.2 Install The "Install" tab is used to install various license key files on the R&S TSMA6. Install NESTOR Options...81 Install Scanner Options Install ROMES Option

83 Usage of the Web-GUI Update Install NESTOR Options This field allows to enter the R&S NESTOR license key code manually. Press "Install" button to finish the installation. Install Scanner Options Allows to install a scanner option. Two different methods are supported. Manually by entering the license key code in the related field and clicking "Install". Via license key file ("*.xml"). Select the license key file using the "Browse" button and click "Install XML File". Install ROMES Option This field allows to install a Romes option<serial number>.dat file. Connect a data stick to a USB port. NOTE: The ROMES option<serial number>.dat file must be located in the root directory of the data stick. Click the "Refresh" button of the browser. The license key file must be listed in the file dialog. Click the "Install" button. A.5 Update The "Update" window allows to select and update the TSMA6 software and additional software components. Prerequisites for a Firmware/Software Update The setup file must be located in the root directory of the data stick. Software and firmware updates are only possible, when the mode is "PC Mode". Select Firmware Setup File Select QualiPoc Setup File Select NESTOR Setup File Select ROMES Setup File...82 Select Vicom Setup File Select Firmware Setup File Select a firmware setup file from the "Select Firmware Setup File" box and click "Update Firmware". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-gui. Select QualiPoc Setup File Select the setup file from the "Select QualiPoc Setup File" box and click "Update Quali- Poc". The setup setup. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web- GUI. 81

84 Usage of the Web-GUI Restart Select NESTOR Setup File Select the setup file from the "Select NESTOR Setup File" box and click "Update NES- TOR". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-gui. Select ROMES Setup File Select the setup file from the "Select ROMES Setup File" box and click "Update ROMES". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-gui. Select Vicom Setup File Select the setup file from the "Select Vicom Setup File" box and click "Update Vicom". The setup is started. The progress can be monitored in the status line of the web-gui. A.6 Backup The "Backup" window allows to create a backup of the R&S TSMA6 system. Backup TSMA6 System Backup TSMA6 System Click "Backup" to create a backup of the system partition C:\. At first, it is checked, if there is enough memory available for the backup. Only one user backup can be created at time. An existing backup will be overwritten after an acknowledgment. If there is a system failure, the system can be restored by pressing the "RESTORE" button. A.7 Restart The "Restart" window allows to restart the complete R&S TSMA6 and the scanner unit separately. System restart PowerCycle System restart To restart the R&S TSMA6, click "Restart". The following message appears. 82

85 Usage of the Web-GUI Help Click "OK" to reboot the R&S TSMA6. PowerCycle To restart the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6, click "PowerCycle". The following message appears. Click "OK" to reboot the scanner unit of the R&S TSMA6. A.8 Help The "Help" window displays the online help system of the R&S TSMA6. 83

86 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Requirements B Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App B.1 Overview The R&S TSMA6 provides an open remote ViCom interface that allows the integration into Windows and Android-based software tools. Via rvicom API, it is possible to configure and control TSMA6 scanner measurements from a remote PC / tablet. The R&S TSMA6 is shipped with an rvicom sample application. The source code for this Android-based App is also available as subcomponent of the R&S ViCom scanner interface. This ready to use application gives the user a quick and easy impression about the capabilities of this API interface. B.2 Requirements B.2.1 General Requirements The following requirements must be fulfilled to use this App successfully: An Android device with at least Android (Android is recommended) A WLAN respectively Bluetooth connection between the Android device and the R&S TSMA6 Remote rvicom Server on the R&S TSMA6 (default) An installed Sample App on the Android device The version of the rvicom server on the R&S TSMA6 must match the version of the Sample App on the Android device. B.2.2 Preparation Before starting a scan or test, it is necessary to make sure that a connection can be established. Download and Installation of rvicom Sample App To install the rvicom Sample App on an Android device, the followings steps must be performed. 1. Start the Web-GUI via WLAN (see Chapter 6.1.1, "Start the R&S TSMA6 Web- GUI", on page 24). 2. Navigate to "File Transfer" > "Sample App" > "Download TsmaSampleApp". 84

87 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage 3. Select the Sample App and click "Download". 4. Install the Sample App on the Android device. B.3 Usage B.3.1 Connection Establishment Start the Sample App on the Android device. B Connection Type Selection To connect to the R&S TSMA6 Remote rvicom Server, it is either possible to use a WLAN connection or a Bluetooth connection. The selection of the connection type depends on the measurement task (see Chapter B.3.1, "Connection Establishment", on page 85). Figure B-1: Connection Type Selection B Server Discovery 1. Choose a connection type, as described in Chapter B.3.1.1, "Connection Type Selection", on page The server discovery starts and the following dialog appears. 85

88 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage Figure B-2: Active Server Discovery 3. If a server is found, the server will be connected and the name of the server is displayed. Figure B-3: Successful Server Discovery 4. Choose the server. If a Remote rvicom server connection could be established, the "Choose scan type" window appears. See Figure B-4. Figure B-4: Choose scan type If no server is found, it is possible to start a new scan by selecting "Rescan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner. To stop the server discovery, the app has to be closed. 86

89 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage The following scan types are available: GSM RSSI Scan Provides a GSM scan by selecting a band and radio channels WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan Provides an UMTS scan by selecting a frequency band and the UARFCN LTE Top Signal Scan Provides an LTE scan by selecting the frequency band and the EARFCN Throughput Test Provides a throughput test for the connection using configurable buffer size RF Powerscan Provides a spectrum analysis by selecting the frequency range The RAN technology for which a scan should be performed has to be selected. The selection of the technologies is described in the following chapters. B.3.2 GSM RSSI Scan B GSM Preferences To start a GSM RSSI scan, the following steps must be performed. 1. Choose a frequency band. The channels are set automatically to the maximum range available for the selected band. Figure B-5: Setting the GSM Preferences 2. If necessary, change the channels manually according to your needs. The input in the "Channels" field can be done like following. a) Add a single number for one specific channel. Example: 7 b) Add a range of channels. Example: c) Add more than one single number separated by semicolon. Example: 2;4;7;76 87

90 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage 3. Click "Start scan" to start the scan. B GSM Scan Results The GSM scan result graph displays one column for each channel selected. The height of a column represents the RSSI value (in dbm). Figure B-6: GSM Scan Result View Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed. Parameters Displays the configured preferences for the GSM RSSI scan. Status Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button displays the following colored states. Green The measurement is running and measurement data are received. Yellow The measurement is running but no measurement data are received. Red The measurement was stopped To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner. 88

91 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan B WCDMA Top-N Pilot Preferences To start a WCDMA scan, the following steps must be performed. 1. Choose a frequency band. The minimum UARFCN of this band is set automatically. Figure B-7: Setting the WCDMA Preferences 2. If necessary, change the UARFCN according to your needs. Note: Due to processing issues, it is not possible to select more than one UARFCN. 3. Click "Start scan" to start the scan. In the menu inflator on top of the right corner, templates for existing preferences (Munich and surrounding areas) can be selected. B WCDMA Top-N Pilot Scan Results The WCDMA scan result graph displays one column for each SC found by the measurement. The height of a column represents the RSCP value (in dbm). 89

92 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage Figure B-8: WCDMA Scan Result View Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed. Parameters Displays the configured preferences for the WCDMA scan. Status Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button displays the following colored states. Green The measurement is running and measurement data are received. Yellow The measurement is running but no measurement data are received. Red The measurement was stopped. To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner. B.3.4 LTE Top Signal Scan B LTE Top Signal Preferences To start an LTE scan, the following steps must be performed. 1. Choose a frequency band. The minimum EARFCN of this band is set automatically. 90

93 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage Figure B-9: Setting the LTE Preferences 2. If necessary, change the EARFCN according to your needs. Note: Due to processing issues, it is not possible to select more than one EARFCN. 3. Click "Start scan" to start the scan. In the menu inflator on top of the right corner, templates for existing preferences (Munich and surrounding areas) can be selected. B LTE Top Signal Scan Results The LTE scan result graph displays one column for each PCI found by the measurement. The height of a column represents the PBCH RSRP value (in dbm). Figure B-10: LTE Scan Result View Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed. Parameters Displays the configured preferences for the LTE scan. 91

94 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage Status Displays the measurement duration and the measurement rate. The status button displays the following colored states. Green The measurement is running and measurement data are received. Yellow The measurement is running but no measurement data are received. Red The measurement was stopped. To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner. B.3.5 Throughput Test Case The throughput test case is useful to find out the throughput speed of your connection. This allows to decide, which connection type (WLAN or Bluetooth) should be used. B Throughput Preferences To start the throughput test, the following steps must be performed. 1. Specify the parameter "Buffer size (in Byte)". The default buffer size is bytes. Figure B-11: Throughput Preferences 2. Click "Start Test" to start the throughput test. For WLAN, the optimal buffer size varies between byte and byte. For Bluetooth, the optimal buffer size varies between byte and byte. B Throughput Results The result of the throughput test case is a line chart with the following axes: x-axis The x-axis displays the number of measurements 92

95 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage y-axis The y-axis displays the corresponding throughput value (kb/s) The blue line shows the measured values. The orange line represents the visualized average of all values. Figure B-12: Throughput Result View Below the graph the following throughput results are displayed. Results Max. Through Displays the maximum throughput Ave. Through Displays the average throughput Last Through Displays the current throughput To stop the scan, use "Stop scan" in the menu inflator in the top right corner. B.3.6 RF Power Scan B RF Power Scan References To start an RF power scan, the following steps must be performed. 1. Specify the parameters "Start Frequency (in Mhz)" and "End Frequency (in Mhz)" to define the frequency range of the RF power scan. The maximum range is from 350 MHz to MHz. 93

96 Introduction to Remote ViCom Sample App Usage Figure B-13: RF Power Scan References 2. Click "Start Test" to start the scan. B RF Power Scan Results The result of the RF power scan is a spectrum of the frequency range set before with the following axes: x-axis The x-axis displays the frequency y-axis The y-axis displays the power level for each frequency (dbm) Figure B-14: RF Power Scan Results Below the graph the measurement preferences and the status are displayed. Parameters Start Displays the start frequency End Displays the end frequency 94