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Summary of Contents for TSME DC Series

Page 1: ...R S TSMExxDC Ultracompact Downconverters Manual 4901104002 Version 04 a1 X2 ...

Page 2: ... 49 89 41 29 12 164 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com 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 their owners 4901 1040 02 Version 04 R S TSMExxDC Throughout this manual products from Rohde Schwarz are indicated without the symbol e g R S TSME30DC is indicated as R ...

Page 3: ...ication notes application cards white papers etc 8 2 2 Key features 9 3 Preparing for use 10 3 1 Unpacking and checking 10 3 2 Connecting to power 10 3 2 1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter 10 3 2 2 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via terminal 11 3 2 3 Connecting to an AC power supply 11 3 3 Connecting to RF In 12 3 4 Connecting to IF 1 5 13 4 Instrument tour 14 ...

Page 4: ...R S TSMA6 6B and R S TSME6 19 5 2 Connecting R S TSMA6 6B BP with R S TSME6 and R S TSMExxDC 20 6 Measurement setup 23 7 Transporting 27 8 Maintenance storage and disposal 28 8 1 Cleaning 28 8 2 Storage 28 8 3 Disposal 28 9 Contacting customer support 30 Index 31 ...

Page 5: ...tions on page 5 The same information is provided in many languages as printed Safety Instructions The printed Safety Instructions are delivered with the product Throughout the documentation safety instructions are provided when you need to take care during setup or operation 1 1 Safety instructions Products from the Rohde Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according to the highest technic...

Page 6: ...e communications systems are at risk of damage from lightning This also poses a risk to persons nearby Vehicles carry ing mobile communications systems require an electrically conductive body a grounded antenna and also equipotential bonding that includes the cables routed into the vehicle Connecting to power The product runs on DC voltage For the specifications of the supply voltage for the produ...

Page 7: ... labels on page 6 Product and environment safety see Table 1 1 Identification of the product see bottom label of the R S TSMExxDC Table 1 1 Labels regarding product and environment safety Labeling in line with EN 50419 for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment after the product has come to the end of its service life For more information see Dispos ing electrical and electronic equipment...

Page 8: ...TSME6 user manual include basic setups and typical measurement examples 2 1 2 Basic safety instructions Contains safety instructions operating conditions and further important informa tion The printed document is delivered with the instrument 2 1 3 Brochures The brochure provides an overview of the instrument and deals with the specific characteristics and contains the technical specifications of ...

Page 9: ... frequency range from 24 GHz to 30 GHz R S TSME44DC with a frequency range from 24 GHz to 44 GHz Fully controlled by R S TSMx6 mobile network scanners to simplify operation and maximize the performance Customized mechanical concept with full compatibility to the latest R S TSMx6 network scanner generation Future proof concept supports up to five scanners Low power consumption Key features ...

Page 10: ...4 Check the equipment for damage If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged contact Rohde Schwarz 3 2 Connecting to power This section describes how to connect the R S TSMExxDC to a power supply unit 3 2 1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter The R S TSMExxDC is delivered with a 12 V DC power supply cable with a ciga rette lighter connector 1 Check the rating of...

Page 11: ...ure that the polarity is correct see Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Supplied power cable with cigarette lighter adapter 12 V DC green yellow cabling GND brown white cabling 3 2 3 Connecting to an AC power supply If you operate the product with an external power supply you can use it indoors only in pollution degree 2 environments where nonconductive contamination can occur Suitable AC power supplies are li...

Page 12: ...e 4 2 and Figure 4 3 The SMA connector is sensitive to mechanical stress Use the following handling precautions Always use a torque wrench and mount the cable end with 60 Ncm Do not stack adapters directly at the SMA connector If you need to use adapters then always use a specific adapter cable order no 4900 1700 00 To connect RF cable K connector NOTICE Using cables with SMA plugs may damage the ...

Page 13: ...t the cable end with 60 Ncm Do not stack adapters directly at the SMA connector If you need to use adapters then always use a specific adapter cable order no 4900 1700 00 To connect IF 1 SMA connector Connect the IF 1 to the master R S TSMx6 To connect IF 2 to IF 5 SMA connector 1 Connect the IF 2 to IF 5 to additional R S TSMx6 devices For level accurate measurements the supplied 50 Ω termination...

Page 14: ...ments for operation Behind the right side of the front panel with the ventilation openings 4 status LEDs are located These LEDs display the following states LEDs State On R S TSMExxDC ready for operation RF PLLs initialized correctly Off R S TSMExxDC is off or RF PLLs initialized not correctly Blinking Device identification command is sent by the software If the fan is off temperature on the contr...

Page 15: ...be used to secure a mobile device against theft The connector is located on the side panel of the instrument Figure 4 1 Connector for a Kensington lock on the R S TSMExxDC 4 3 Rear panel view This figure shows the rear panel view of the R S TSMExxDC The individual ele ments are described in more detail in the subsequent sections Rear panel view ...

Page 16: ...page 17 2 Pwr State LEDs on page 17 3 AUX connector on page 17 4 DC In connector on page 18 5 RF In 6 GHz SMA connector on page 18 6 RF In 2x R S TSME30DC K connector on page 18 Figure 4 3 R S TSME44DC rear panel 1 IF 1 5 5x on page 17 2 Pwr State LEDs on page 17 3 AUX connector on page 17 Rear panel view ...

Page 17: ...4 1 Pwr and State LED states and their meaning STATE LED POWER LED Meaning off off no power supply connected at DC IN power supply off power supply 10 V off yellow standby off green blinking 2 Hz FGPA configuration in progress off green R S TSMExxDC ready not connected green blinking rapidly green connected or measuring green blinking 2 Hz green Instrument is identified by the software red blinkin...

Page 18: ...ails see To connect RF cable SMA connector on page 12 RF In 2x R S TSME30DC K connector The frequency range downconverter inputs 1 and 2 K connector support differ ent input frequency ranges mm waves 24 GHz to 27 5 GHz 27 GHz to 30 GHz For details see To connect RF cable K connector on page 12 RF In 1x R S TSME44DC K connector The frequency range downconverter input K connector supports the input ...

Page 19: ...04 00 2 NOTICE An insufficient airflow can cause the instrument to overheat which may disturb the operation and even cause damage Make sure that all fan openings are unobstructed and that the airflow perforations are unimpeded particularly when the instrument is installed in a rack or packed in a backpack Ensure that the following surrounding spaces to the instrument are kept clear Front pane mini...

Page 20: ... Connecting R S TSMA6 6B BP with R S TSME6 and R S TSMExxDC The following steps are valid for R S TSME6 and downconverter R S TSMExxDC For the cabling of the devices the accessory cables R S TSMA6 BPPT or R S TSMA6 BP2T are necessary 1 Screw the collar screws 1 on the top of the R S TSMA6 6B BP with a Torx 8 screw driver Torque 0 66 Nm 0 05 Nm Connecting R S TSMA6 6B BP with R S TSME6 and R S TSME...

Page 21: ...ews with the snap in holes on the bottom of an R S TSME6 TSMExxDC and press the device down Figure 5 3 Example Aligning R S TSMA6 6B BP and R S TSME6 1 R S TSMA6 6B BP 2 Collar screws 3 R S TSME6 TSMExxDC 4 Snap in holes on the bottom pane of R S TSME6 TSMExxDC 3 Move the R S TSME6 TSMExxDC to the back side until you hear a click when the collar screws are locked in Connecting R S TSMA6 6B BP with...

Page 22: ... Figure 5 4 Connected R S TSME6 TSMExxDC and R S TSMA6 6B BP 1 R S TSMA6 6B BP 2 R S TSME6 TSMExxDC 4 Connect the power cable R S TSMA6 BPPT resp R S TSMA6 BP2T from AUX1 resp AUX2 to DC IN of R S TSME6 xxDC Connecting R S TSMA6 6B BP with R S TSME6 and R S TSMExxDC ...

Page 23: ...0DC and five R S TSME6 devices Figure 6 1 Example measurement setup with 5 R S TSME6 devices 1 R S TSME30DC 2 Master R S TSME6 3 R S TSME6 2 to 5 4 Synchronization R S TSME30DC Master R S TSME6 5 R S TSME30DC IF 1 Master R S TSME6 RF In 6 Synchronization Master R TSME6 R S TSME6 2 to 5 7 R S TSME30DC IF 2 to 5 R S TSME6 RF In 2 to 5 ...

Page 24: ...master R S TSME6 the AUX con nectors of the devices are connected via an AUX cable If more than one R S TSME6 is used the synchronization is done between the master R S TSME6 and the additional R S TSME6 devices and between the master R S TSME6 and the R S TSMExxDC Therefore a specific cable is required The AUX connector and the IF 1 connector of the R S TSMExxDC are marked with a blue circle Both...

Page 25: ...on of the RF input antenna connectors of the R S TSMExxDC Bypass Antenna 6 GHz mmWave Antenna 1 24 GHz to 27 5 GHz mmWave Antenna 2 27 GHz to 30 GHz For R S ViCom and R S ROMES the API allows only the configuration of frequencies of activated antenna ports For the overlapping frequency range 27 GHz to 27 5 GHz the mmWave Antenna 1 is used by default RF Input Antenna Configuration R S TSME44DC Spec...

Page 26: ...lows only the configuration of frequencies of activated antenna ports Accept Configuration To confirm the current configuration settings select the Accept Configuration button After the configuration has finished close the TsmeDeviceManager For details about the TsmeDeviceManager refer to the user manual of R S TSMA6 or R S TSME6 ...

Page 27: ...ou do not have the original packaging use similar materials that provide the same level of protection Securing When moving the product in a vehicle or using transporting equipment make sure that the product is properly secured Only use items intended for securing objects Transport altitude Unless otherwise specified in the data sheet the maximum transport altitude with out pressure compensation is...

Page 28: ...specified in the data sheet 8 3 Disposal Rohde Schwarz is committed to making careful ecologically sound use of natu ral resources and minimizing the environmental footprint of our products Help us by disposing of waste in a way that causes minimum environmental impact Disposing electrical and electronic equipment A product that is labeled as follows cannot be disposed of in normal household waste...

Page 29: ...rage and disposal R S TSMExxDC 29 Manual 4901 1040 02 04 fulfills its obligation to take back and dispose of electrical and electronic waste Contact your local service representative to dispose of the product Disposal ...

Page 30: ...t 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 Schwarz products Contact information Contact our customer support center at www rohde schwarz com support or fol low this QR code Figure 9 1 QR code to the Rohde Schwarz support page ...

Page 31: ...040 02 04 Index A Application cards 8 Application notes 8 B Brochures 8 C Casing Labels 7 Customer support 30 K Kensington Lock Connecting 15 L Labels on casing 7 Locks Connecting 15 M Manual 8 S Safety instructions 5 8 W White papers 8 ...

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