R&S TSMA Release Notes Firmware Version

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1 R&S TSMA Release Notes Firmware Version Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Muehldorfstr. 15, Munich, Germany Phone: Fax: Internet: Subject to change R&S is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. The firmware of the instrument makes use of several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open Source Acknowledgement" document, which is available for download from the R&S TSMA product page at The following abbreviations are used throughout this document R&S TSMA is abbreviated as R&S TSMA Release Notes PAD-T-M: /02.01/CI/1/EN

2 Information on the Current Version and History Contents 1 Information on the Current Version and History Version Version Version Version Version Version Version Version Version Version Version Version Firmware Update Preparing Installation Choosing the Way of Installation Preparation for Local Installation Preparation for Remote Installation Preparation for TSMA Web-GUI based Installation Setting Mode of Operation Performing Firmware Update Local Installation Remote Installation Using the R&S TSMA Web-GUI Installation of Remote ViCom Server Preparation ViCom Server Installation Software Installation R&S NESTOR Software Preparation NESTOR Installation QualiPoc Software Preparation...24 Release Notes

3 Information on the Current Version and History QualiPoc Installation R&S ROMES Software Preparation ROMES Installation Customer Support Release Notes

4 Information on the Current Version and History 1 Information on the Current Version and History 1.1 Version Improvements Version Improvements New version of TsmeTools (TsmeTools v ) Solved Problems Version Solved Problems Accidental power cycle in Stand-by Mode Mode selection via Web-GUI does not work, when the folder C:\Temp was deleted 1.2 Version Improvements Version Improvements Restart via web-gui triggers power cycle of scanner sub. component New version of TsmeTools (TsmeTools v ) Watchdog time out triggers power cycle Solved Problems Version Solved Problems TSMA6-BP STATE LEDs not operated in stand-by mode 1.3 Version Improvements Version Improvements NET is part of the firmware setup Successful ROMES license file installation is confirmed in the web-gui Release Notes

5 Information on the Current Version and History Solved Problems Version Solved Problems Hang-up in battery communication when battery pack is connected Power on via power button sometimes not possible 1.4 Version Firmware package contents Version Contents Bluetooth configuration in Web-GUI in Win Additional mode Smart Monitor supported in Web-GUI Auto-Power On mode with TSMA-BP power supply Charge indication with TSMA-BP in STB mode ROMES Probe Mode removed Backup / Recovery Win Updated online help Improvements Version Improvements Auto-Refresh off all dynamic Web-GUI contents Remote Shutdown with power on delay 30 s Solved Problems Version Solved Problems NESTOR mode not loaded after restart when activated in Web-GUI 1.5 Version Firmware package contents Version Contents Reboot button in web-gui TSME service adaptations for Win Support Challenger TSME Tools v ViCom Server v15.80 Improvements Version Improvements Release Notes

6 Information on the Current Version and History Only installed SW packages are offered in mode selection of the web-gui Solved Problems Version Solved Problems Device hang-ups (power button and battery pack communication) ViCom Server does not start after power up Unsynchronized launch of QualiPoc and ROMES Probe processes at device startup Bluetooth adapter disabled after firmware update ViCom SampleApp not selectable in web-gui for download Failed user backups due to small partition size Wrong device identity with connected TSME in a MIMO setup Known Issues Version Known-Issues 1.6 Version Firmware package contents Version Contents Support for QualiPoc v16.2 (Windows service) Improvements Version Improvements Online Help updated Reboot requests are indicated in web-gui status text. Solved Problems Version Solved Problems NESTOR mode service is not started after restart MeasurementConfigVicom.xml not evaluated Web-GUI password protection does not work Firmware not downward compatible with TSMA Access-DLL Mode changes from ROMES Probe mode don t end ROMES satellite application Watchdog initiated restarts when not initialized. Release Notes

7 Information on the Current Version and History Known Issues Version Known-Issues Bluetooth adapter disabled after firmware update / initial activation via web-gui requires a restart ViCom Sample App setup for Android devices is not selectable in File Transfer/Update menu of the web-gui. This is only valid for the TSMA ViCom setup v Will be solved in a higher version of the TSMA rvicom setup (TSMA-rViCom-Setup-<Version>.exe) Version Firmware package contents Version Contents Support for various ROMES modes in web-gui Configurable start-up delay in web-gui Auto power off feature in case of DC IN absence configuration via web-gui User image creation from web-gui / requires image version 1.03 / Tool chain to create & deploy a master image Windows tray icon for battery charge TsmeTools update to v System restart button via web-gui Remote shut-down support Version info table of all installed SW applications / web-gui WLAN permanent off configurable via web-gui Improvements Version Improvements Auto-refresh of dynamic web-gui contents (battery power, temperatures) Charging indication off battery pack via LEDs Battery charge indication of battery pack when TSMA powered off / STB WLAN AP is now indicated via the STATE LED Power on hysteresis in case off low power battery state File size limitation for web-gui based downloads increased to 4 GB Solved Problems Version Solved Problems Firmware installation blockings when TsmeTools were updated manually Hang-ups when changing the operation mode in web-gui Changing band options via Web-GUI Installation / query of NESTOR licenses via Web-GUI Known Issues Version Known-Issues Release Notes

8 Information on the Current Version and History 1.8 Version Firmware package contents Version Contents Update TsmeTools v Updated Online Help v Default keyboard layout English US Indication of failed scanner link via STATE LED Indication of Scanner Only Mode via STATE LED Progress of software installation is indicated by blinking STATE LED Improvements Version Improvements Auto-Shutdown with low battery power Status feedback in Web-GUI while firmware / software installation Minor changes in Web-GUI usability Selected NESTOR setup is displayed in the Web-GUI Solved Problems Version Solved Problems Instable / missing WLAN access point after power up Diversity start in PC mode when executing setup Known Issues Version Known-Issues Web-GUI does not support installation and query of NESTOR licenses 1.9 Version Firmware package contents Version Contents Support of NESTOR Measurement Probe Installation of NESTOR option keys via Web-GUI added Update TsmeTools v Improvements Version Improvements LAN port setting via Web-GUI Bluetooth binding via Web-GUI Release Notes

9 Information on the Current Version and History SCPI Support (Date, Time) Reliability of WLAN access point if enabled via Web-GUI Solved Problems Version Solved Problems Incomplete firmware setups due to hardware watchdog Known Issues Version Known-Issues Diversity setup alters default WLAN key / manual correction necessary NESTOR setup 1.4 requires manual setting of Windows firewall permissions Sporadic absence of WLAN access point after power up 1.10 Version 1.07 Firmware package contents Version Contents 1.07 Configurable Power On Mode ( Auto Power On / Remember Last State) 1.07 Default paths for measurement applications (NESTOR, rvicom Server, Diversity) are configured with a MeasurementConfig.xml file 1.07 Configuration of TSMA as WLAN client via Web-GUI 1.07 Configuration of NESTOR auto-start mode with selectable workspace via Web-GUI Improvements Version Improvements 1.07 Matching of LAN/WLAN settings in Web-GUI and in Windows OS 1.07 WLAN Access Point: default on 1.07 Web-GUI now reports absolute state of charge Known Issues Version Known-Issues 1.07 NESTOR slave mode configuration in Web-GUI not supported yet 1.07 Applying fixed IP address und subnet mask of LAN port via Web-GUI initializes of LAN Gateway and DNS server address to Version 1.05 Firmware package contents Version Contents 1.05 No changes to previous version Release Notes

10 Information on the Current Version and History Improvements Version Improvements 1.05 LAN/WLAN configuration in the Web-GUI improved Known Issues Version Known-Issues 1.05 NESTOR mode selection / configuration via Web-GUI not supported 1.05 Web interface displays wrong software version 1.05 TSMA configuration as WLAN client via Web-GUI not supported 1.05 DHCP setting in Web-GUI does not set DNS Server to "obtain DNS server automatically 1.05 Fix IP LAN configuration in Web-GUI sets Gateway and DNS server to Web interface displays ASOC for batteries in overview page 1.12 Version 1.04 Firmware package contents Version Contents 1.04 TSMA Firmware 1.04 ViCom Server v Microcontroller v Installation Assistant Service v Compass Platform v Compass Platform LXI v Visa Runtime v MDNS Service v TSME Tools v New Functionality Version Functions 1.04 Initial release Known Issues Version Known-Issues 1.04 LAN/WLAN configuration via Web-GUI might sometimes work not properly 1.04 NESTOR mode configuration in Web-GUI not yet supported 1.04 IP address settings in Web-GUI sometimes not applied in Windows Release Notes

11 Firmware Update 2 Firmware Update Firmware update packages for the R&S TSMA could be downloaded from the Rohde & Schwarz web page The firmware setup file is named TSMA-Setup-<Version>.exe. Remote ViCom Server Update Remote ViCom Server (rvicom server) is a supplementary firmware package. This package is only necessary when the R&S TSMA is operated in rvicom Server mode. After firmware installation, please proceed with rvicom server installation, see Installation of Remote ViCom Server. For Firmware Version 1.07 and Lower The local installation, see chapter Local Installation, is the recommended way to upgrade devices with firmware 1.07 and lower. 2.1 Preparing Installation Choosing the Way of Installation There are several ways how to upgrade R&S TSMA firmware / software. Select the preferred way Local execution of the setup file on the R&S TSMA Requires to connect mouse, keyboard and monitor to the R&S TSMA und to execute the setup file on the device, see Chapter 2.1.2, Preparation for Local Installation Remote execution of the setup file from a distant PC The R&S TSMA need to be connected via LAN / WLAN to the remote PC. The setup is executed and controlled from the remote PC (Windows 7 / 10). There is no need to interface the R&S TSMA, see Chapter 2.1.3, Preparation for Remote Installation Web-GUI based upgrade from a handheld device using an USB stick Requires the setup file to be available on a USB memory stick. The memory stick need to be connected to an USB socket of the R&S TSMA. The web-gui could be called locally on the R&S TSMA or from a remote device (Windows PC) or handheld device (Android), see Chapter 2.1.4, Preparation for TSMA Web-GUI based Installation. Release Notes

12 Firmware Update Preparation for Local Installation 1. Connect mouse, keyboard to the USB ports and a monitor to the mini display port. Display Port Adapter DVI2HDMI: R&S TSPC-DPDH (R&S No ) 2. Switch on the R&S TSMA via power button. 3. Copy the setup file: a) For firmware installation: Copy the firmware setup file TSMA-Setup- <Version>.exe into a temporary directory on the local disk of the R&S TSMA. b) For rvicom server / software installation: Copy the corresponding setup file into a temporary directory on the local disk of the R&S TSMA. 4. Proceed with section Setting Mode of Operation Preparation for Remote Installation 1. Copy the setup file: a) For firmware installation: Copy the firmware setup file TSMA-Setup- <Version>.exe into a temporary directory on the remote PC. b) For rvicom / software installation: Copy the corresponding setup into a temporary directory on the remote PC. 2. Establish a LAN respectively WLAN connection between the remote PC and the R&S TSMA, see following section Using LAN Connection 1. Connect the LAN port (R&S TSMA) with the host PC LAN port. The default LAN setting of the R&S TSMA is DHCP client. Ask your network administrator for details on how to configure the remote PC. 2. Switch on the R&S TSMA via power button. 3. Proceed with section Setting Mode of Operation Using WLAN Connection 1. Switch on the R&S TSMA via power button. 2. On the remote PC search for the TSMA WLAN and connect to the network. The necessary access parameters can be found on a label at the bottom of the device. WLAN SSID: TSMA-<xxxxxx> xxxxxx: individual serial number WLAN key: instrument Per default the WLAN access point is enabled. See in the Release Notes

13 Firmware Update R&S TSMA User Manual how the enable the WLAN access point when disabled. 3. Proceed with section Setting Mode of Operation Preparation for TSMA Web-GUI based Installation 1. Switch on the R&S TSMA via power button. 2. Copy the setup file onto a USB memory stick a) For firmware installation: Copy the firmware setup file TSMA-Setup- <Version>.exe into the root directory of the stick. b) For rvicom / software installation: Copy the corresponding setup file into the root directory of the stick. 3. Proceed with section Setting Mode of Operation Setting Mode of Operation 1. The R&S TSMA Web-GUI has to be loaded to check the mode of operation a) Remote installation from a WLAN connected device Start the web browser and enter the following URL: b) Remote installation from a LAN connected device Enter the URL into the browser. TSMA-xxxxxx = R&S TSMA host name. This information can be found on a label at the bottom of the device. c) Local installation Open the Internet Explorer. The Web-GUI should be loaded automatically. If not, enter the URL into the browser. 2. The mode of operation is displayed in the overview page. If the mode is already PC Mode you can proceed with step If a different mode is activated, go to the System page and select PC Mode. Press the Submit button to activate this setting. You are asked if you want to change to mode. Acknowledge with OK. The R&S TSMA will reboot. Release Notes

14 Firmware Update A status text is displayed at the bottom of the Web-GUI. The reboot is finished when No error is displayed again. Double check that PC Mode is now activated. 4. The R&S TSMA is ready for firmware update / software installation. Proceed with 2.2, Performing Firmware Update respectively 2.3.2, ViCom Server Installation or 3, Software Installation. 2.2 Performing Firmware Update Local Installation 1. Consider the instruction in the chapter 2.1.2, Preparation for Local Installation. 2. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the setup file TSMA-Setup-<Version>.exe. 3. The R&S Software Distributor window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press Next. 4. The package dialog lists all the available packages in the setup. Normally, this dialog can be skipped without any changes. Automatic Reboot should be selected. Release Notes

15 Firmware Update 5. Press Install to start setup. The STATE LED starts blinking blue. Important Note Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware update! Several reboot cycles may be executed automatically while running the update. 6. Setup is finished when the R&S TSMA comes up after a reboot. The R&S distributor dialog is closed automatically. The STATE LED changes into constant green or amber. 7. Reload the R&S TSMA Web-GUI and double check the displayed firmware version in the Overview menu. The correct version number need to be indicated. The R&S TSMA is ready for operation Remote Installation 1. Consider the instruction in chapter 2.1.3, Preparation for Remote Installation. 2. Execute the firmware setup file on the connected remote PC. The R&S Software Distributor dialog box is coming up. Release Notes

16 Firmware Update 3. Select "Remote Installation" and click "Next >". 4. The package dialog lists all the available packages to install. All packages, which you need to install are already pre-selected. 5. Click Next >. 6. After a while any detected R&S TSMA in the network is listed in the Device List dialog. Tick the device(s) to update. If the column serial number is not filled move the mouse pointer over the listed items to get related device information. 7. Click "Install". Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! 8. The state of the installation process is displayed in the Status column. The process is finished when the status indicates Ready. 9. Press Exit. 10. Reload the R&S TSMA Web-GUI and verify the installed firmware version in the Overview The R&S TSMA is ready for operation. Release Notes

17 Firmware Update Using the R&S TSMA Web-GUI 1. Consider the instructions in chapter 2.1.4, Preparation for TSMA Web-GUI based Installation. 2. In the R&S TSMA Web-GUI navigate to the File Transfer / Update menu. Open the Select Firmware Setup File select box. 3. Select the appropriate firmware setup file TSMA-Setup-<Version>.exe and press the Execute Setup next to the select box. 4. A confirmation dialog box appears. Confirm with OK to start the update. 5. The firmware installation starts. The Web-GUI displays Installation in progress. The STATE LED is blinking blue for the whole update process. During firmware upgrade the device may run several reboot cycles. Release Notes

18 Firmware Update Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! 6. At the end of the installation the status text in the R&S TSMA Web-GUI changes to Installation finished system is rebooting. 7. After the reboot the R&S TSMA Web-GUI is refreshed automatically. The upgrade is finished when the status text changes to No error and the STATE LED changes into constant green or amber. 8. The Overview page in the Web-GUI need to display the installed firmware version. Release Notes

19 Firmware Update The R&S TSMA is ready for operation. 2.3 Installation of Remote ViCom Server The Remote ViCom Server package is supplementary for the R&S TSMA. This package is pre-installed on any shipped R&S TSMA. An upgrade of the Remote ViCom package is only necessary when operating the R&S TSMA in rvicom Server mode. This installation could be neglected when running the R&S TSMA in any other mode of operation (NESTOR, ROMES, QualiPoc). The installed version on the R&S TSMA need to match with the applied version of the rvicom client API on the remote Android device. So be careful to update. In cases of a client / server version mismatch there are the following possibilities: a) Downgrade the rvicom server version on the R&S TSMA to match with the applied rvicom client version on the Android device. b) Upgrade the rvicom client version on the connected tablet / smartphone to comply with the installed rvicom server version on the R&S TSMA Preparation 1. Download the firmware setup file TSMA-rViCom-Setup-<Version>.exe from the product support database 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare, see Chapter 2.1.1, Choosing the Way of Installation. Release Notes

20 Firmware Update ViCom Server Installation ViCom Server Local Installation 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the setup file TSMA-rViCom-Setup-<Version>.exe. 2. The R&S Software Distributor window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press Next. 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.1, Local Installation step 4. Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! 4. Setup is finished when the STATE LED changes from blinking blue to constant green or amber (firmware version ) ViCom Server Remote Installation 1. Execute the setup file TSMA-rViCom-Setup-<Version>.exe on the remote PC. 2. The R&S Software Distributor comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press Next >. Release Notes

21 Firmware Update 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.2, Remote Installation step ViCom Server Installation via Web-GUI 1. Select the appropriate firmware setup file TSMA-rViCom-Setup- <Version>.exe and press the Execute Setup next to the select box. 2. All subsequent steps are similar to firmware installation via web-gui, see Chapter 2.2.3, Using the R&S TSMA Web-GUI step 4. Release Notes

22 Software Installation 3 Software Installation Only use the dedicated TSMA setups for software installation. 3.1 R&S NESTOR Software Only execute the dedicated NESTOR setup for TSMA. The setup file is named: TSMA-NESTOR-Setup-<Version>.exe Preparation 1. Download the software setup file TSMA_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe from the Rohde & Schwarz FTP server respectively NESTOR CD-ROM. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare, see Chapter 2.1.1, Choosing the Way of Installation NESTOR Installation NESTOR Local Installation 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the NESTOR setup file TSMA_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe. 2. The R&S Software Distributor window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press Next. Release Notes

23 Software Installation 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.1, Local Installation step 4. Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! 4. Setup is finished when the STATE LED changes from blinking blue to constant green or amber (firmware version ) NESTOR Remote Installation 1. Execute the setup file TSMA_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe on the remote PC. 2. The R&S Software Distributor comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press Next >. 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.2, Remote Installation step 4. Release Notes

24 Software Installation Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! NESTOR Installation via Web-GUI 1. Select the appropriate NESTOR setup file TSMA_NESTOR_Setup- <Version>.exe and press the Execute Setup next to the select box. 2. All subsequent steps are similar to firmware installation via Web-GUI, see Chapter 2.2.3, Using the R&S TSMA Web-GUI step QualiPoc Software Only execute the dedicated QualiPoc setup for TSMA. The setup file is named: DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe Preparation 1. Download the QualiPoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit- <Version>.exe from the Rohde & Schwarz FTP server respectively QualiPoc CD-ROM. Release Notes

25 Software Installation 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare, see Chapter 2.1.1, Choosing the Way of Installation QualiPoc Installation QualiPoc Local Installation 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the QualiPoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe. 2. The R&S Software Distributor window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press Next. 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.1, Local Installation step 4. Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! 4. Setup is finished when the STATE LED changes from blinking blue to constant green or amber (firmware version ) QualiPoc Remote Installation 1. Execute the QualiPoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit- <Version>.exe on the remote PC. 2. The R&S Software Distributor comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press Next >. Release Notes

26 Software Installation 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.2, Remote Installation step 4. Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! QualiPoc Installation via Web-GUI 1. Select the appropriate QualiPoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP- DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe and press the Execute Setup next to the select box. 2. All subsequent steps are similar to firmware installation via Web-GUI, see Chapter 2.2.3, Using the R&S TSMA Web-GUI step 4. Release Notes

27 Software Installation 3.3 R&S ROMES Software Preparation 1. Download the ROMES setup file TSMA_ROMES_Setup-<Version>.exe from the Rohde & Schwarz FTP server respectively ROMES CD-ROM. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare, see Chapter 2.1.1, Choosing the Way of Installation ROMES Installation ROMES Local Installation 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the ROMES setup file TSMA_ROMES_Setup-<Version>.exe. 2. The R&S Software Distributor window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press Next. 3. All subsequent steps are similar to local firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.1, Local Installation step 4. Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! 4. Setup is finished when the STATE LED changes from blinking blue to constant green or amber (firmware version ) ROMES Remote Installation Release Notes

28 Software Installation 1. Execute the ROMES setup file TSMA_ROMES_Setup-<Version>.exe on the remote PC. 2. The R&S Software Distributor comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press Next >. 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see Chapter 2.2.2, Remote Installation step 4. Do not switch off or remove power from the R&S TSMA while executing this update! ROMES Installation via Web-GUI 1. Select the appropriate ROMES setup file TSMA_ROMES_Setup- <Version>.exe and press the Execute Setup next to the select box. Release Notes

29 Software Installation 2. All subsequent steps are similar to firmware installation via Web-GUI, see Chapter 2.2.3, Using the R&S TSMA Web-GUI step 4. Release Notes

30 Customer Support 4 Customer Support Technical support where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment. Up-to-date information and upgrades To keep your instrument up-to-date and to be informed about new application notes related to your instrument, please send an to the Customer Support Center stating your instrument and your wish. We will take care that you will get the right information. Europe, Africa, Middle East Phone customersupport@rohde-schwarz.com North America Phone TEST-RSA ( ) customer.support@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com Latin America Phone customersupport.la@rohde-schwarz.com Asia/Pacific Phone customersupport.asia@rohde-schwarz.com China Phone / customersupport.china@rohde-schwarz.com Release Notes