Rohde & Schwarz R&S TSME6 Getting Started
Rohde & Schwarz R&S TSME6 Getting Started

Rohde & Schwarz R&S TSME6 Getting Started

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  • Page 1 ® R&S TSME6 Ultracompact Drive Test Scanner Getting Started (a00K2) 4900002702 Version 08...
  • Page 2 ® This manual applies to the following R&S TSME6 models and options: ● R&S ® TSME6 (4900.0004.02) © 2024 Rohde & Schwarz Muehldorfstr. 15, 81671 Muenchen, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet: www.rohde-schwarz.com Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding. ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S TSME6 Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information........5 1.1 Safety instructions................5 1.2 Labels on the product................7 1.3 Korea certification class B..............8 2 Welcome................. 9 2.1 Documentation overview..............9 2.2 Key features..................10 3 Preparing for use..............12 3.1 Unpacking and checking..............12 3.2 Setting up indoors................
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S TSME6 6.3 Disposal....................37 7 Contacting customer support..........39 Index..................40 Getting Started 4900.0027.02 ─ 08...
  • Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSME6 Safety instructions Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Fol- low the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The R&S TSME6 is intended for efficient drive and walk tests with a maximum degree of freedom and upgradeability.
  • Page 6 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSME6 Safety instructions Using the product requires specialists or specially trained personnel. These users also need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces and the product documentation are available. Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation or the specifications document.
  • Page 7: Labels On The Product

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSME6 Labels on the product Connecting to power The product runs on DC voltage. For the specifications of the supply voltage for the product, refer to the specifications document. Only connect the product to a power source that provides a protection against electric shock.
  • Page 8: Korea Certification Class B

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S TSME6 Korea certification class B Korea certification class B 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파 적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으 로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Getting Started 4900.0027.02 ─ 08...
  • Page 9: Welcome

    ® Welcome R&S TSME6 Documentation overview Welcome Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the R&S TSME6 user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/tsmx 2.1.1 Getting started manual Introduces the R&S TSME6 and describes how to set up and start working with the product.
  • Page 10: Key Features

    ® Welcome R&S TSME6 Key features 2.1.5 Product brochures The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics and contains the technical specifications of the R&S TSME6. It also lists the firmware applications and their order numbers, and optional acces- sories.
  • Page 11 ® Welcome R&S TSME6 Key features ● Compact and lightweight design with customized mechanical concept for cas- cading ● Low power consumption ● Support of LTE 2x2 MIMO and 4x4 MIMO ● Network synchronization measurements in 5G NR ● Support of 5G NR millimeterwave measurements with additional down- converter R&S TSME30DC / 44DC and R&S TSMS53DC (17 GHz to 53 GHz) For a detailed specification, refer to the specifications document.
  • Page 12: Preparing For Use

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Setting up indoors Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. Unpacking and checking 1. Unpack the product carefully. 2. Retain the original packing material. Use it when transporting or shipping the product later.
  • Page 13 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Setting up indoors To place the product on a bench top 1. Place the R&S TSME6 on a stable, flat and level surface. 2. If you want to stack R&S TSMx, proceed as described in the R&S TSME6 user manual.
  • Page 14 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Setting up indoors Figure 3-1: Rackmounting of 2 R&S TSME6s Figure 3-2: Rackmounting of 2 R&S TSME6s (reverse orientation of R&S TSME6s) Getting Started 4900.0027.02 ─ 08...
  • Page 15: Considerations For Test Setup

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Considerations for test setup Figure 3-3: Rackmounting of 4 R&S TSME6s Figure 3-4: Rackmounting of 4 R&S TSME6s (reverse orientation of R&S TSME6s) Considerations for test setup Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation: ●...
  • Page 16: Connecting To Power

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Connecting to power Signal input and output levels Information on signal levels is provided in the specifications document. Keep the signal levels within the specified ranges to avoid damage to the product and con- nected devices.
  • Page 17 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Connecting to power 3.4.2 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via a terminal 1. Demount the cigarette lighter adapter from the cable. 2. Connect the open ends of the cable to the DC power supply. Ensure that the polarity is correct (see Figure 3-5).
  • Page 18: Putting Into Operation

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation 3. Insert the AC power plug into a power outlet with ground contact. Putting into operation This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S TSME6 for the first time. EMI suppression Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
  • Page 19 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation Modes ● "Full auto-IP" mode IP addresses are automatically generated on PC and R&S TSME6(s) if the following conditions are met: – A PC network interface is configured to obtain an IP address automatically –...
  • Page 20 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation – Depending on the software accessing the R&S TSME6 devices, it is man- datory to configure the stored IP addresses in all R&S TSME6 devices to be unique. Example: R&S TSME Device Manager does not have this requirement, ROMES / R&S NESTOR have such requirements depending on the use made internally of the stored IP address as unique identifier.
  • Page 21 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation 3.5.1.1 Configuring the LAN interface on the host PC Each R&S TSME6 has the default IP address 192.168.0.2. It is recommended that you define the fixed IP address 192.168.0.1 to the host PC or configure the host PC to obtain an IP address automatically ("Auto-IP").
  • Page 22 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation 7. Select the "Properties" button. 8. Configure the following TCP/IP settings: a) Use any "Auto-IP" mode. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically". Getting Started 4900.0027.02 ─ 08...
  • Page 23 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation b) Use "Static IP" mode. ● Select "Use the following IP address" (fixed IP, no dynamic range) ● IP address: 192.168.0.1 (recommended) ● Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ● No Default Gateway 9. Enable the use of 9-kB-jumbo frames: a) Return to the "Local Area Connection Properties"...
  • Page 24 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation c) Switch to the "Advanced" tab. d) Select the "Jumbo Frames" property and the "Value":"9014 Bytes". Note: Sometimes, this setting causes problems in Windows, but it is an important prerequisite for correct operation of the R&S TSME6. See R&S TSME6 user manual, chapter troubleshooting for help.
  • Page 25 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation Also, the following parameters must be configured to decide if a specific program is allowed to pass the firewall. ● Multicast IP address for R&S TSME: 224.17.4.76 ● Multicast Address for R&S TSME6: 239.192.1.7 ●...
  • Page 26 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation Dedicated LAN adapter and IP address for host PC It is important for the host PC to have its own dedicated LAN adapter for the connection to one or more R&S TSME6s (or a switch), rather than being integrated in a regular office network.
  • Page 27 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation ● Connect the (optional) antenna's SMA connector to the RF IN connector. NOTE: Do not overload the input power at the RF input connector, otherwise the input stage could be severely damaged. For maximum allowed values, see the specifications document.
  • Page 28 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation Figure 3-6: Connector for a Kensington lock on theR&S TSME6 3.5.4 Enabling untethered dead reckoning The following steps are necessary to enable untethered dead reckoning with the integrated receiver (see "GPS antenna connector" on page 33) of the R&S TSME6.
  • Page 29 ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Putting into operation Figure 3-7: Orientation of the R&S TSME6 2. Power on the R&S TSME6 device. 3. Activate "Dead Reckoning" in the used software (see ROMES, R&S NESTOR or R&S ViCom documentation). 4. Wait until the used software reports a "3D fix" (time vary depending on the configured GNSS).
  • Page 30: Connecting R&S Tsme6 With R&S Tsma6/6B-Bp

    ® Preparing for use R&S TSME6 Switching on or off R&S TSME6 Connecting R&S TSME6 with R&S TSMA6/6B- To power R&S TSMEx devices (scanner, downconverter), the following accessory cables are necessary. ● R&S TSMA6-BPPT (single R&S TSMETSMEx power cable, order no.
  • Page 31: Instrument Tour

    ® Instrument tour R&S TSME6 Front panel view Instrument tour Front panel view The front panel of the R&S TSME6 does not provide any connectors or control elements for operation. Behind the right side of the rear panel (with the ventilation openings), 4 status LEDs are located.
  • Page 32: Rear Panel View

    ® Instrument tour R&S TSME6 Rear panel view Figure 4-1: R&S TSME6 - front panel Rear panel view This figure shows the rear panel view of the R&S TSME6. The individual ele- ments are described in more detail in the subsequent sections. Getting Started 4900.0027.02 ─...
  • Page 33 ® Instrument tour R&S TSME6 Rear panel view Figure 4-2: R&S TSME6 - rear panel "Power ON/OFF" on page 33 "GPS antenna connector" on page 33 "AUX connector" on page 34 "LAN connector with LEDs" on page 34 "DC IN connector" on page 35 "RF IN connector (50 Ω)"...
  • Page 34 ® Instrument tour R&S TSME6 Rear panel view The following combinations are allowed: – GPS only – GPS / GLONASS / Galileo – GPS / BeiDou ● PCI of controller board ≥ 06.00 (u-blox NEO-M9V): R&S TSME6 (new), R&S TSMA6B (new) The integrated multi-GNSS receiver uses all four satellite systems in parallel.
  • Page 35 ® Instrument tour R&S TSME6 Rear panel view DC IN connector The DC IN connector is required for the DC power supply (10-28 V, max. 1.8 A). For details, see Chapter 3.4, "Connecting to power", on page 16. RF IN connector (50 Ω) The optional multi-band RF antenna (700 MHz to 2.6 GHz) or the device provid- ing the RF signal is connected to the instrument's RF input.
  • Page 36: Transporting

    ® Transporting R&S TSME6 Transporting Packing Use the original packaging material. It consists of antistatic wrap for electrostatic protection and packing material designed for the product. If you do not have the original packaging, use similar materials that provide the same level of protection.
  • Page 37: Maintenance, Storage And Disposal

    ® Maintenance, storage and disposal R&S TSME6 Disposal Maintenance, storage and disposal The product does not require regular maintenance. It only requires occasional cleaning. It is however advisable to check the nominal data from time to time. Cleaning Do not use any liquids for cleaning. Cleaning agents, solvents (thinners, acetone), acids and bases can damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts and display.
  • Page 38 ® Maintenance, storage and disposal R&S TSME6 Disposal fulfills its obligation to take back and dispose of electrical and electronic waste. Contact your local service representative to dispose of the product. Getting Started 4900.0027.02 ─ 08...
  • Page 39 ® Contacting customer support R&S TSME6 Contacting customer support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &...
  • Page 40 ® Index R&S TSME6 Index Application cards ........10 Rear panel Application notes ........10 Overview ..........32 Brochures ..........10 Safety instructions ......... 5, 9 Standby mode ......... 30 Casing Labels ........... 7 User manual ..........9 Connectors LAN ............. 34 Customer support ........

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