R&S TSMAx Release Notes Firmware Version 03.00.11.00 2019 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Munich, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29-0 Fax: +49 89 41 29 12-164 E-mail: mailto:info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com 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 https://www.rohdeschwarz.com/firmware/tsma/. The following abbreviations are used throughout this document: R&S TSMAx is abbreviated as. Release Notes PAD-T-M: 3574.3288.02/02.01/CI/1/EN
Contents Contents 1 Information on the Current Version and History... 3 1.1 Version 03.00.11.00... 3 1.2 Version 02.22.03.00 (Initial Version)... 4 2 Firmware Update... 5 2.1 Preparing Installation... 5 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File... 5 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File... 7 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick...10 2.2 Calling Web-GUI...13 2.3 Checking Mode of Operation...13 3 Software Installation... 15 3.1 Remote ViCom Server Software...15 3.1.1 Preparation...15 3.1.2 ViCom Server Installation...15 3.2 R&S NESTOR Software...17 3.2.1 Preparation...17 3.2.2 NESTOR Installation...17 3.3 DiversityProbe for Qualipoc Software...20 3.3.1 Preparation...20 3.3.2 DiversityProbe for Qualipoc Installation...20 3.4 R&S ROMES Software...23 3.4.1 Preparation...23 3.4.2 ROMES Installation...23 4 Customer Support... 26 Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 2
Information on the Current Version and History 1 Information on the Current Version and History R&S TSMA and R&S TSMA6 All described procedures in this release notes are valid for both variants. In this case, the general term TSMAx is used. For different procedures, the specific variant is mentioned explicitly. 1.1 Version 03.00.11.00 New Features Version Contents 03.00.11.00 R&S TSMA supported / one common firmware R&S TSMA / R&S TSMA6 (431129) 03.00.11.00 ROMES support (from v18.3) 03.00.11.00 DiversityProbe4QP support (from v18.3) Improvements Version Contents 03.00.11.00 OSA document update, OSA V2.0 (491523) Solved Problems Version Contents 03.00.11.00 WLAN AP not ended if activated for remote firmware installation via WLAN (528763) 03.00.11.00 Failed microcontroller flash hang up in boot loader mode missing PSoC device in Windows Device Manager TSMAx could not be switched off via "Pwr" button (477236) 03.00.11.00 Restore indication via LED now with correct color (491624) 03.00.11.00 Failed selftest / scanner interface blocked when WLAN switch is in Off position (519096) 03.00.11.00 Blocked scanner interface will be detected (494456) 03.00.11.00 HW watchdog assert triggers restart and not a shut down (499006) 03.00.11.00 Remote ViCom server could not start due to missing VS17 redist / solved with Remote ViCom setup v16.25(47662) Known Issues Version Contents 03.00.11.00 NESTOR licenses could not be installed and verified in the web-gui (489866) 03.00.11.00 rvicom v16.25 / rvicom server could not be accessed via WLAN connection (476632) Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 3
Information on the Current Version and History Version Contents 03.00.11.00 R&S TSMA6: A firmware upgrade from version 02.22.00.03 is not possible via WLAN. Choose a different way for upgrade (local, USB stick, reps. remote installation via LAN) (528763) 03.00.11.00 TSMA6 cannot be switched on (autopower on eneabled) when a battery pack unit is connected, which has previously been shut down (542695) 1.2 Version 02.22.03.00 (Initial Version) New Features Version Contents 02.22.03.00 Initial R&S TSMA6 release 02.22.03.00 Support of R&S NESTOR starting from version v2.7.0 02.22.03.00 Support of R&S ViCom starting from version v16.20 02.22.03.00 User-specific configuration of WLAN SSID & key via web-gui 02.22.03.00 Revised R&S TSMA Web-GUI Improvements n.a. Solved Problems n.a. Known Issues Version Known-Issues 02.22.03.00 Firmware setup not applicable for R&S TSMA 02.22.03.00 rvicom Server WLAN connection not supported yet 02.22.03.00 R&S NESTOR options can not be installed and read-out via the web-gui 02.22.03.00 The restore procedure is indicated by green blinking MODE LED (not blue). Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 4
Firmware Update 2 Firmware Update Firmware update packages for the can be downloaded from the Rohde & Schwarz web page https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/firmware/tsmx/. The firmware setup file can be found under the title Firmware V ww.xx.yy.zz. 2.1 Preparing Installation There are several ways how to upgrade firmware / software. Select the preferred way. 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File 1. Connect mouse, keyboard to the USB ports and a monitor. 2. Switch on the via power button. 3. Copy the setup file: a) For firmware installation: Copy the firmware setup file TSMAx-Setup- <Version>.exe into a temporary directory on the local disk of the R&S TSMAx. b) For software installation: Copy the corresponding setup file into a temporary directory on the local disk of the. 4. Check that the is in PC Mode, see 2.3 Checking Mode of Operation. 5. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the setup file TSMAx-Setup-<Version>.exe. 6. The R&S Software Distributor window comes up. Select "Local Installation" and press Next. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 5
Firmware Update 7. 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. 8. Press Install to start setup. Important Note Do not switch off or unplug from power while running firmware/software update! 9. Finally, when all firmware/software packages are installed, a restart is executed. 10. When the firmware comes up again, the mainboard firmware is updated. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 6
Firmware Update Important Note Step 10 and 11 are only performed during firmware update, if the firmware package contains a new mainboard firmware. The following dialog appears. The mainboard flash is indicated like following: TSMA: STATE LED = white, SCAN LED = off TSMA6: Meas LED = red, Mode LED = off Fans are switched on 11. After the flash of the mainboard firmware the device switches off hard and reboots. 12. The firmware/software installation has finished, when the LEDs display following state. TSMA: STATE LED = yellow resp. green (depends on the state of the WLAN access point) TSMA6: Mode LED = green resp. blue (depends on the state of the WLAN access point) 13. Reload the Web-GUI (see 2.2 Calling Web-GUI) and verify the displayed firmware/software version in the Overview menu. The installed version needs to be indicated. The is ready for operation. 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File 1. Copy the setup file: a) For firmware installation: Copy the firmware setup file TSMAx-Setup- <Version>.exe into a temporary directory on the remote PC. b) For 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, see following section. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 7
Firmware Update Using LAN Connection a) Connect the LAN port () with the host PC LAN port. TSMA: The LAN port is marked with "LAN". TSMA6: The LAN port is marked with the LAN symbol. The default IP setting of this port is DHCP client. For details, how to configure the LAN port, see the User Manual. Ask your network administrator for details on how to configure the remote PC. b) Switch on the via power button. Using WLAN Connection For R&S TSMA6 devices, a firmware upgrade from version 02.22.00.03 is not possible via WLAN. Choose a different way for upgrade (local, USB stick, reps. remote installation via LAN). a) Switch on the via power button. For R&S TSMA6, the WLAN switch must be On. b) On the remote PC search for the TSMAx 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: TSMA-<xxxxxx> xxxxxx: individual serial number TSMA6: TSMA6-<xxxxxx> xxxxxx: individual serial number WLAN key: instrument (default) Per default the WLAN access point is enabled. See in the User Manual how the enable the WLAN access point when disabled. 3. Execute the firmware setup file on the connected remote PC. The R&S Software Distributor dialog box is coming up. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 8
Firmware Update 4. Select "Remote Installation" and click "Next >". 5. The package dialog lists all the available packages to install. All packages, which you need to install are already pre-selected. 6. Click Next >. 7. After a while, all in the network are listed in the Device List dialog. Devices with a firmware version > 02.xx.yy.zz are only listed, if the device is in PC Mode (see 2.3 Checking Mode of Operation). 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. 8. Click "Install". Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 9
Firmware Update Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 9. The state of the installation process is displayed in the Status column. The process is finished when the status indicates Ready. 10. Press Exit. 11. Reload the Web-GUI (see 2.2 Calling Web-GUI) and verify the installed firmware /software version in the Overview. The is ready for operation. 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick 1. Connect mouse, keyboard to the USB ports and a monitor. 2. Switch on the via power button. 3. Copy the setup file onto a USB memory stick a) For firmware installation: Copy the firmware setup file TSMAx-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. 4. Open the Web-GUI, see 2.2 Calling Web-GUI. 5. In the Web-GUI navigate to the menu Update (FW version 02.22.03.00) or File Transfer / Update (FW version 01.32.00.04) Open the Select Firmware Setup File select box. 6. Select the appropriate firmware setup file TSMAx-Setup-<Version>.exe and press Update Firmware (FW version 02.22.03.00) or Execute Setup (FW version 01.32.00.04) next to the select box. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 10
Firmware Update 7. A confirmation dialog box appears. Confirm with OK to start the update. 8. The firmware/software installation starts. The status text in the Web-GUI displays Installation in progress. TSMA: The STATE LED starts blinking blue. TSMA6: The Mode LED starts blinking blue. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 11
Firmware Update Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 9. After the installation of all firmware/software packages the reboots. Starting with firmware version 03.00.10.02, the Mode LED changes to blinking green (Selftest). 10. After the reboot, call the R&S TSMA Web-GUI, see 2.2 Calling Web- GUI. The status text Installation successful is displayed. 11. About one minute after the operating system is up again, the flash of the mainboard firmware starts. Step 11 is only performed during firmware update, if the firmware package contains a new mainboard firmware. The microcontroller flash is indicated like following: TSMA: STATE LED= white, SCAN LED = off TSMA6: Meas LED = red, Mode LED = off Fans are switched to full speed 12. After the reboot, call the TSMA Web-GUI, see 2.2 Calling Web-GUI. After a while, the status text in the Web-GUI changes to "No error" The LED changes like following: TSMA: STATE LED = yellow resp. green (depends on the state of the WLAN access point) TSMA6: Mode LED = green resp. blue (depends on the state of the WLAN access point) 13. The Overview page in the Web-GUI need to display the installed firmware/software version. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 12
Firmware Update The is ready for operation. 2.2 Calling Web-GUI 1. The Web-GUI has to be loaded prior to executing firmware / software setup. a) Remote from a WLAN connected device Start the web browser and enter the following URL: TSMA: http://192.168.1.10 TSMA6: http://192.168.137.1 b) Remote from a LAN connected device Enter the URL http://tsmax-xxxxxx.local into the browser. TSMAx-xxxxxx = host name. This information can be found on a label at the bottom. c) Local Open the Internet Explorer. The Web-GUI should be loaded automatically. If not, enter the URL http://localhost into the browser. 2.3 Checking Mode of Operation In order to execute the setup on the the mode of operation has to be PC Mode. 1. Open the Web-GUI, see 2.2 Calling Web-GUI. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 13
Firmware Update 2. The mode of operation is displayed in the overview page. If the mode is already PC Mode, you can skip this section. 3. If a different mode is activated, select the PC Mode and press the Submit button. Starting with FW 02.22.03:00, the TSMAx reboots only in exceptional cases. 4. Reload web-gui after changing the mode and ensure that the Mode of Operation = PC Mode. The is ready for firmware update / software installation. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 14
Software Installation 3 Software Installation Only use the dedicated TSMAx setups for software installation. 3.1 Remote ViCom Server Software The Remote ViCom Server (rvicom) is an additional software package for the R&S TSMAx. The latest version of this package is pre-installed on any shipped R&S TSMAx. An upgrade of the Remote ViCom package is only recommended when operating the in rvicom Server mode. The update of the Remote ViCom installation could be neglected for other modes of operation (NESTOR, ROMES, QualiPoc). The installed version of the Remote ViCom server on the need to match with the applied version of rvicom client API on the remote Android device. In cases of a client / server version mismatch there are the following possibilities: a) Downgrade the rvicom server version on the 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. 3.1.1 Preparation 1. To get the setup file TSMAx-rViCom-Setup-<Version>.exe, contact the R&S customer support. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare. 3.1.2 ViCom Server Installation 3.1.2.1 ViCom Server Local Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 1 to 4. 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the setup file TSMAx-rViCom-Setup-<Version>.exe. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 15
Software Installation 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 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 7 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.1.2.2 ViCom Server Remote Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 1 to 2. 1. Execute the setup file TSMAx-rViCom-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 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 4 and following. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 16
Software Installation 3.1.2.3 ViCom Server Installation Using an USB Stick Follow the general instructions in 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 1 to 5. 1. Select the appropriate firmware setup file TSMAx-rViCom-Setup- <Version>.exe and press the button next to the select box. FW version 01.xx.yy.zz: Execute Setup FW version from 02.xx.yy.zz: Update Vicom 2. The following steps are similar to the installation using an USB stick, see 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 7 to 10. 3.2 R&S NESTOR Software Only execute the dedicated NESTOR setup for TSMAx. The setup file is named: TSMAx-NESTOR-Setup-<Version>.exe. 3.2.1 Preparation 1. Download the software setup file TSMAx_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. 3.2.2 NESTOR Installation 3.2.2.1 NESTOR Local Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 1 to 4. 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the NESTOR setup file Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 17
Software Installation TSMAx_NESTOR_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 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 7 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.2.2.2 NESTOR Remote Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 1 to 2. 1. Execute the setup file TSMAx_NESTOR_Setup-<Version>.exe on the remote PC. 2. The R&S Software Distributor comes up. Select "Remote Installation" and press Next >. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 18
Software Installation 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 4 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.2.2.3 NESTOR Installation Using an USB Stick Follow the general instructions in 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 1 to 5. 1. Select the appropriate NESTOR setup file TSMAx_NESTOR_Setup- <Version>.exe and press the button next to the select box. FW version 01.xx.yy.zz: Execute Setup FW version from 02.xx.yy.zz: Update NESTOR Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 19
Software Installation 2. The following steps are similar to the installation using an USB stick, see 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 7 to 10. 3.3 DiversityProbe for Qualipoc Software Only execute the dedicated DiversityProbe for Qualipoc setup for TSMAx. The setup file is named: DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe. 3.3.1 Preparation 1. Download the DiversityProbe for Qualipoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP- DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe from the Rohde & Schwarz FTP server respectively DiversityProbe for Qualipoc CD-ROM. 2. Choose the way of installation and follow the instructions how to prepare. 3.3.2 DiversityProbe for Qualipoc Installation 3.3.2.1 QualiPoc Local Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 1 to 4. 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the DiversityProbe for Qualipoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 20
Software Installation 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 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 7 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.3.2.2 DiversityProbe for Qualipoc Remote Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 1 to 2. 1. Execute the DiversityProbe for 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 4900.8005.02-02 21
Software Installation 3. All subsequent steps are similar to remote firmware installation, see 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 4 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.3.2.3 DiversityProbe for Qualipoc Installation Using an USB Stick Follow the general instructions in 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 1 to 5. 1. Select the appropriate DiversityProbe for Qualipoc setup file DiversityProbe4QP-DeploymentKit-<Version>.exe and press the button next to the select box. FW version 01.xx.yy.zz: Execute Setup FW version from 02.xx.yy.zz: Update QualiPoc 2. The following steps are similar to the installation using an USB stick, see 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 7 to 10. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 22
Software Installation 3.4 R&S ROMES Software 3.4.1 Preparation 1. Download the ROMES setup file TSMAx_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. 3.4.2 ROMES Installation 3.4.2.1 ROMES Local Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 1 to 4. 1. Open the Windows Explorer and execute the ROMES setup file TSMAx_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 2.1.1 Local Execution of the Setup File, step 7 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.4.2.2 ROMES Remote Installation Follow the general instructions in 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 1 to 2. 1. Execute the ROMES setup file TSMAx_ROMES_Setup-<Version>.exe on the remote PC. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 23
Software Installation 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 2.1.2 Remote Installation of the Setup File, step 4 and following. Do not switch off or remove power from the while executing this update! 3.4.2.3 ROMES Installation Using an USB Stick Follow the general instructions in 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 1 to 5. 1. Select the appropriate ROMES setup file TSMAx_ROMES_Setup- <Version>.exe and press the button next to the select box. FW version 01.xx.yy.zz: Execute Setup FW version from 02.xx.yy.zz: Update ROMES Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 24
Software Installation 2. The following steps are similar to the installation using an USB stick, see 2.1.3 Installation Using an USB Stick, step 7 to 10. Release Notes 4900.8005.02-02 25
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