R&S®TSME6

Ultracompact
Drive Test Scanner
All bands, all technologies,
simultaneously, future-proof year

upgradability

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 R&S®TSME6 With its ultrabroadband frontend, the scanner measures
all supported technologies from 350 MHz to 6 GHz simul­
taneously. The future-proof architecture and the in-field

Ultracompact Drive upgradability for both hardware and software allow up

to MIMO 4x4 measurements and pave the way for the
upcoming 5G technology. A compact, lightweight and

Test Scanner sophisticated design with a low power consumption of

max. 13 W rounds out the features of this flexible and
high-performance measurement tool that can be used for

At a glance both drive and walk tests.

Key facts
❙❙ No limitation in 3GPP frequency bands up to 6 GHz
The R&S®TSME6 is designed for efficient drive and ❙❙ More than ten technologies simultaneously in one
walk tests with a maximum degree of freedom scanner
❙❙ Future-proof for upcoming 5G related measurements
and upgradability. With its ultracompact design
❙❙ Compact and lightweight design with customized
and multiband and multitechnology support for mechanical concept for cascading
simultaneous measurements, the scanner fulfills all ❙❙ Low power consumption
requirements for a state-of-the-art measurement
tool.

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 R&S®TSME6 Maximum diversity for 3GPP bands and
technologies with future-proof architecture
❙❙ Simultaneous measurements with no limitations in 3GPP

Ultracompact Drive frequency bands and technologies with SIB/L3 decoding

support
❙❙ Cascading and upward/downward compatibility for

Test Scanner maximum degree of freedom

❙❙ Easy software and hardware upgrades for supporting
new features

Benefits and ❙❙ Proof of upgradeability: 5G NR measurements on

R&S®TSME6
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key features Versatile design and functionality

❙❙ Ultracompact design
❙❙ Minimal noise through advanced cooling concept and
low power consumption
❙❙ Integrated multi-GNSS with improved sensitivity and
untethered dead reckoning
❙❙ Efficient drive and walk tests with reduced setup time
❙❙ NB-IoT/Cat NB1 measurements
❙❙ RF power spectrum measurements up to 6 GHz for
spectrum clearance
❙❙ Advanced measurements for deep network insights
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Supported by a wide variety of software products

❙❙ Universal software platform for parallel measurements
with scanners and test UEs for QoS and user experience
analysis
❙❙ Advanced measurements in LTE for troubleshooting and
optimization
❙❙ Scanner application in benchmarking and optimization
solutions
❙❙ Open interface and use as OEM
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Backpack system
❙❙ Maximum autonomy and configuration freedom
❙❙ Rugged and lightweight for all types of measurement
campaigns
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 Maximum diversity with SIB/layer 3 decoding support and advanced measure­
ments in LTE, such as allocation analysis. With
well-established LTE-Advanced network features

for 3GPP bands such as carrier aggregation, it is designed for high mea­
surement speeds, even in a multicarrier, multitechnology
configuration.

and technologies The R&S®TSME6 not only supports measurements based

on specific channels and signals, it also decodes layer 3/

with future-proof MIB-SIB broadcast information from base stations. This

feature makes it possible to determine the configuration of
the wireless communications network in detail and to eas­

architecture ily detect errors. Layer 3/MIB-SIB broadcast information is

supported for all major 3GPP technologies.

Cascading and upward/downward compatibility

Simultaneous measurements with no limitations for maximum degree of freedom
in 3GPP frequency bands and technologies with Each investment in measurement tools should long-
SIB/L3 decoding support term, ensuring maximum investment protection. The
The core of the R&S®TSME6 is very fast signal process­ R&S®TSME6 achieves this by offering upward and down­
ing and a receiver frontend that supports the frequency ward compatibility. The synchronization interface has been
range from 350 MHz to 6 GHz without any gaps. Decades designed to interact with a predecessor R&S®TSME/TSMA
of Rohde & Schwarz RF experience allow both to be com­ or another R&S®TSME6 for MIMO measurements or to
bined in an extremely compact ­scanner. The R&S®TSME6 control an additional instance for measuring above 6 GHz
is fully user configurable and features simultaneous mea­ for 5G applications. The result is a future-proof product
surement tasks. It covers all major wireless communica­ that offers users a maximum degree of freedom.
tions standards and offers deep RF and network insights

Examples of simultaneous use of multiple frequencies in d

­ ifferent bands for each technology
North America Europe
GSM 850 MHz 1900 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz –
WCDMA 850 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz/ 900 MHz 2100 MHz –
AWS
LTE-FDD 700 MHz 850 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz/ LTE-LAA: 800 MHz 1800 MHz 2600 MHz
AWS 5300 MHz
LTE-TDD 2500 MHz 3400 MHz 2500 MHz 3400 MHz –
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 700/800/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz 700/800/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz
Spectrum UL and DL frequencies UL and DL frequencies
5G NR sub 6 GHz (native)
mmWave (requires additional hardware)

Technologies ­supported SIB decoding

GSM ● ●
WCDMA ● ●
CDMA2000® ● ●
1xEV-DO (Rel. 0/Rev. A/Rev. B) ● ●
WiMAX™ IEEE 802.16e ● ●
TD-LTE ● ●
LTE-FDD ● ●
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 ● ●
TETRA, TETRA DMO ● ●
TD-SCDMA ● ●
RF power scan ● –
CW channel power RSSI scan ● –
5G NR ● –

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 Cascading is not only easy when it comes to hardware Another essential building block of the 5G NR physical
and software support, a customized mechanical concept layer is the use of beamforming technology. It is the key to
with click-in mechanism creates a vibration-proof stack overcoming the issue of higher path loss due to operating
of seamlessly and mechanically connected R&S®TSME6 on higher frequencies. Beamforming is even used for syn­
scanners. chronization signals that UEs traditionally use to synchro­
nize with the network. In 5G NR, synchronization signals
Easy software and hardware upgrades for are also used for channel quality estimations, which are
supporting new features the basis for establishing effective data transmissions.
Additional support for new technologies and currently
supported features can easily be managed via software The R&S®TSME6-K50 option enables the R&S®TSME6 to
updates in a straightforward graphical user interface. measure on 5G NR synchronization signal blocks (SSB).
5G NR SSB measurements help verify 5G NR coverage
With an extended hardware synchronization interface for and the effect of beamforming, which is a very complex
controlling additional future and current hardware such as technology with several components involved. Each SSB
the R&S®TSME or the R&S®TSME6 for MIMO measure­ can be transmitted on different beams (depending on
ments, the R&S®TSME6 eliminates the limits of hardware the network configuration), which can be decoded by
compatibility. the scanner. With different SSBs and beams, the scanner
results become three dimensional – power and signal-to-
Proof of upgradeability: 5G NR measurements on noise and interference measurements for each PCI and
R&S®TSME6 SSB/beam index deliver a complete set of data to verify
5G NR is expected to become the leading radio access the transmission of each SSB/beam. 5G NR SSB mea­
technology in mobile networks during the next years. surements are supported for all SSB subcarrier spacings
New use cases such as ultra high speed internet access, and transmission cases defined for sub 6 GHz bands.
massive numbers of connected devices and low latency R&S®ROMES4 provides new views and signals for a clear
connections require a completely new radio interface com­ view of different PCIs and SSBs for all evaluation tasks
pared to LTE. This leads to a very flexible physical layer during measurement and replay.
that can be adapted to different use cases to enhance
network availability and maximize quality of service – from
low latency to ultra high data rate applications.

Cascaded R&S®TSME6 scanners Cascading of R&S®TSME6 and R&S®TSME scanners

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 Versatile design and Ultracompact design
With dimensions of approx. 35 mm × 85 mm × 154 mm
and weighing only 490 g, the R&S®TSME6 is the most

functionality compact and lightweight scanner in its class.

Minimal noise through advanced cooling concept

and low power consumption
Walk tests using a convenient backpack solution espe­
cially require an unobtrusive measurement procedure,
which means minimal noise and operation in a wide ambi­
ent temperature range. The R&S®TSME6 is equipped with
a precisely temperature-controlled fan and an advanced
cooling concept for perfect interaction of active and pas­
sive cooling mechanisms to ensure continuous operation
in both vehicles and backpacks.

Integrated multi-GNSS with improved sensitivity

and untethered dead reckoning
For precise and uninterrupted location tracking even in
critical dense urban and in-vehicle environments, the
Walk test with the R&S®TSME6 and ­backpack system R&S®TSME6 includes a multi-GNSS receiver with excep­
tionally high sensitivity for position fixing and position
tracking that supports all major satellite navigation sys­
tems. The receiver can be addressed via the LAN interface,
without an additional data link to the PC. In addition to the
navigation satellite based location function, which uses
up to three satellite systems in parallel for precise location
tracking, the multi-GNSS chip uses the results from the
integrated gyro/acceleration sensor to bridge gaps in satel­
lite based data, for example when crossing road tunnels.

Efficient drive and walk tests with reduced setup

time
Setting up the measurement campaign is the most time-
consuming process that has to be accomplished before
capturing valuable field data during drive and walk tests.
To reduce costs and setup time, the R&S®TSME6 pro­
vides a helpful channel configuration feature for major
3GPP standards such as NB-IoT, LTE, WCDMA, GSM
and CDMA2000®/1xEV-DO. In combination with the
R&S®ROMES4ACD automatic channel detection option,
the R&S®TSME6 automatically detects active channels in a
specified 3GPP band or frequency range. The results cap­
tured during the automatic channel detection process can
be directly added to the workspace, even during the mea­
surement campaign. In shared spectrum networks, tech­
nologies, frequency bands and carrier bandwidths are no
longer static. For example, LTE can be deployed in a spec­
trum traditionally used for GSM or WCDMA. During drive
and walk tests in such networks, frequent bandwidth and
channel changes can regularly occur in urban or rural en­
vironments depending on the rollout strategy. To speed up
the detection process or release signal processing capacity
for other parallel measurement tasks, users can enhance
the automatic channel detection feature with an optional
spectrum scan.

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 Without the R&S®ROMES4ACD option, automatic chan­ Advanced measurements for deep network
nel detection is provided by the R&S®TSME6-K40 option insights
via the open ViCom interface, which currently supports Passive scanner measurements are no longer limited to
NB-IoT, LTE, WCDMA and CDMA2000®/1xEV-DO. measuring on specific signals or channels or decoding
SIB/layer 3 information. Using intelligent and optimized
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 measurements signal processing algorithms, the R&S®TSME6 is able
The R&S®TSME6-K34 option makes it possible for the to ­offer deep network insights that go beyond pure RF
R&S®TSME6 to measure in NB-IoT/Cat NB1 networks. parameters.
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 is a 3GPP standard for connecting a huge
number of devices, such as smart meters, to the internet The R&S®TSME6 offers a unique feature that allows analy­
of things (IoT). While traditional LTE standards mainly en­ sis of the UL and DL allocations of the strongest eNodeBs
hance throughput and network capacity, NB-IoT/Cat NB1 during measurement. The information includes the num­
focuses on low power consumption for IoT devices and ber of radio network temporary identifiers (UEs) that have
maximum availability of the connection, especially in­ been scheduled data by the eNodeB, the modulation and
doors. Indoor measurements require lightweight and coding scheme and throughput for each detected UE, and
ultracompact scanners with low power consumption. For the cell occupancy. Information is provided per transmis­
coverage validation, troubleshooting and optimization, the sion time interval and per resource block. The data can be
R&S®TSME6 measures signal power and quality and the statistically evaluated to assess the overall load of the cell
power to interference and noise ratio on each available in terms of throughput and number of users. This informa­
physical cell ID based on synchronization and reference tion is important during network optimization and trouble­
signals. shooting since it helps users acquire network data without
accessing operation and maintenance network informa­
To efficiently integrate the NB-IoT carrier into the available tion such as base station counters. Uplink and downlink
spectrum, the standard provides three operating modes. allocation analysis can be run simultaneously; the balance
The R&S®TSME6 supports all three modes. The most spec­ of uplink and downlink allocation can be analyzed. LTE al­
trum-efficient mode is the LTE in-band operating mode, location analysis requires the R&S®TSME6-K31 option for
where the NB-IoT carrier uses the spectrum of one LTE downlink analysis and the R&S®TSME6-K33 option for up­
physical resource block (PRB). The guard band and stand­ link analysis.
alone operating modes allow NB-IoT deployments inde­
pendently from the LTE spectrum. For example, the LTE uplink and downlink allocation analy­
sis results can explain a limited UE throughput if the scan­
NB-IoT measurements can be run simultaneously with ner shows that the cell load is already high and therefore
measurements on other technologies such as GSM, LTE not enough resources are available for the test UE. In a
and (W)CDMA (with the appropriate R&S®TSME6 options). benchmarking environment, this feature provides deep in­
For optimization or in case of troubleshooting, the impact sights into networks, allowing a comparison of traffic and
of the NB-IoT spectrum on the adjacent GSM/LTE/(W) available capacity between different operators. The tool
CDMA spectrum and vice versa can be validated. can also be used as a network probe to measure the cell
load in a stationary situation, for example when a site own­
RF power spectrum measurements up to 6 GHz er wants to know the importance of a site before renewing
for spectrum clearance the lease with the network operator.
To overcome capacity problems in mobile networks, new
spectrums will be acquired in addition to the existing spec­ Dedicated measurements on reference signals of each LTE
trum. According to the latest frequency plans, the spec­ resource block give the complete picture of broadband
trum from 3.2 GHz to 6 GHz will be used for additional carriers. They also provide insights into fading effects,
LTE carriers as well as for the fifth generation of mobile wideband and narrowband interference and in-band op­
networks, which is ready to become the major technology eration of advanced IoT technologies. These technologies
and is expected to grow significantly during the next few occupy LTE resource blocks such as Cat M1 or Cat NB1/
years. To ensure best quality of service after a commercial NB-IoT and might affect adjacent subbands.
network rollout, spectrum measurements during the early
engineering phase must ensure that the new spectrum is During a drive test, R&S®ROMES4 can use measurement
free of interference. Especially when it comes to overlap­ and location data delivered by the R&S®TSME6 to estimate
ping spectrums with Wi-Fi, which is heavily occupied by the geographic position of the base stations. This calcu­
Wi-Fi access points, a general picture of the spectrum oc­ lation is fast and accurate. GSM, WCDMA, LTE, NB-IoT,
cupancy is needed in order to detect the noise floor and CDMA2000®/1xEV-DO and TETRA networks are supported
identify critical areas for network rollout regarding the sig­ in parallel. This unique feature enables users to quickly
nal to interference and noise ratio (SINR). generate a base station list for export or graphic display.

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 Supported by a wide for various LTE channels. It detects channel-specific top N
pools containing strong and weak cells, and also covers
the carrier aggregation case in LTE. To estimate the upper

variety of software limit of data throughput based on the current RF condi­

tions, the scanner delivers an estimated throughput value,
which is visualized by R&S®ROMES4 for each data layer in

products MIMO measurement setups. Another frequent reason for

low data throughput might be a high network load. With
the uplink and downlink allocation analysis, the scanner
is able to measure the total resource block (RB) usage per
Universal software platform for parallel physical cell ID (PCI) and the number and RB usage of
measurements with scanners and test UEs for scheduled UEs in realtime.
QoS and user experience analysis
The R&S®ROMES4 drive test software collects, visualizes Scanner application in benchmarking and
and stores data from Rohde & Schwarz scanners and spe­ optimization solutions
cial mobile devices. Both the scanners and mobile devices SmartBenchmarker is a modular and rugged drive test
can be controlled and configured via R&S®ROMES4, which system with up to eight individual PC modules, supporting
runs through various user-configurable measurement rou­ e.g. two scanners for MIMO measurements and 24 mo­
tines and supports all major 3GPP technologies. Examples bile devices for a true benchmarking approach. It is a high
of QoS measurements include ftp download/upload and productivity measurement system that meets all require­
voice quality testing. In combination with special QualiPoc ments for efficient and error-free operation in large scale
devices, R&S®ROMES4 supports even more test routines, deployments. For evaluating the benchmarking results,
making it possible to analyze the real user experience, Rohde & Schwarz offers various data management tools
for example while a user is uploading a file to a cloud or that provide scalable data analysis, flexible interfaces and
watching a live video stream. reporting for the data captured during the benchmarking
campaigns.
The package of available test routines, supported technol­
ogies and devices is being continuously expanded. For ex­ Open interface and use as OEM
ample, R&S®ROMES4 supports scanner and device based Many manufacturers have firmly integrated
measurements in NB-IoT/Cat NB1 networks, one of the lat­ Rohde & Schwarz scanners into their drive test tool chain.
est network technologies for connecting devices (“things”) The outstanding signal processing capabilities and the
to the internet. Both measurements can be performed in easy-to-use Windows API virtual communications (ViCom)
parallel, allowing troubleshooting and optimization. While interface with sample code make it very easy for users
NB-IoT devices are limited to one specific network and to get the most out of every Rohde & Schwarz drive test
impaired by different behaviors that are also influenced scanner.
by the test script, drive tests conducted with NB-IoT user
equipment that is actively transferring data miss a certain The API delivers all the data that the scanner can mea­
amount of data during the segments in connected mode. sure. The performance and quality parameters of the cells
Scanner based measurements are able to supply uninter­ are measured at high speed, and the GSM, WCDMA, LTE
rupted measurement data independent of the user equip­ (FDD/TDD), NB-IoT, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000®, 1xEV-DO
ment. They provide the pure RF view needed for verifica­ and WiMAX™ system information transmitted via the air
tion, troubleshooting, competitor analysis and network interface is collected. TETRA networks are exclusively
optimization. measured using R&S®ROMES4. In addition to cell mea­
surements, in-depth spectrum analysis can be performed
Advanced measurements in LTE for simultaneously in all bands. GPS information and scanner
troubleshooting and optimization status are also transmitted via the interface. The built-in
In the case of unexpected results indicating poor network multi-GNSS chip is addressed via the common LAN inter­
performance, the parallel scanner measurement is able face, which reduces the amount of cabling required.
to troubleshoot. If the data throughput is lower than ex­
pected, the channel quality indicator (CQI) can be used to For ViCom details, please contact your local
determine the reason for the reduced data throughput. A Rohde & Schwarz sales office.
low CQI might indicate areas of high interference. High
interference reduces the SINR, resulting in a lower modu­
lation and coding scheme value. This, in turn, significantly
reduces the data rate. The R&S®TSME6 measures and
analyzes interference and insufficient coverage in parallel

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 Backpack system Maximum autonomy and configuration freedom
To ensure efficient measurement campaigns even in multi-
scanner measurement scenarios such as MIMO 4x4,
a backpack solution is available. It can hold up to four
scanners and six mobile phones (including all accessory
parts) to ensure maximum autonomy. To reduce valuable
hardware setup time, the batteries are charged inside the
backpack. The system is based on the well-established
Rohde & Schwarz mobile network testing backpack plat­
form, with all accessory parts provided from a single
source.

The backpack system can be optionally equipped with an

ultracompact PC system that runs R&S®ROMES4. It can
be accessed via Windows Remote Desktop and be used
by any suitable device over LAN, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.

Rugged and lightweight for all types of

measurement campaigns
The backpack includes a Gbit Ethernet switch for multiple
scanner operation and a USB hub (for mobile device based
measurements). A cooling system is already integrated,
ensuring reliable long-term usage. Measurement antennas
can be connected internally and externally to support vari­
ous antenna models with different mounting locations for
walk tests and drive tests.

Featuring ergonomic straps, soft padding and a rugged

hard shell that protects the electronics inside from external
impacts, and with its long-lasting battery-powered opera­
tion, the backpack fulfills all requirements for everyday
use.

The backpack system

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 Specifications
Specifications
System requirements minimum PC, 2 Gbyte RAM, Gigabit Ethernet,
9k jumbo frames
recommended quad core CPU, 8 Gbyte RAM, Ethernet,
9k jumbo frames
RF characteristics
Frequency range 350 MHz to 6 GHz
Level measurement uncertainty 350 MHz to 3 GHz < 1 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz < 1.5 dB
Maximum operating measurement range input nom. –10 dBm
level
Maximum extended measurement range input in extended range mode: not 100 % compliant to nom. +10 dBm
level measured values
Maximum safe permissible input level +20 dBm/10 V DC
Noise figure 900 MHz 5 dB (meas.)
2100 MHz 5 dB (meas.)
3500 MHz 6 dB (meas.)
5100 MHz 7 dB (meas.)
Intermodulation-free dynamic range 900 MHz –2 dBm (meas.)
2100 MHz –2 dBm (meas.)
3500 MHz –9 dBm (meas.)
5100 MHz –14 dBm (meas.)
RF receive paths 1
VSWR (preselection on/off) 350 MHz ≤ f ≤ 1.6 GHz < 2.7/2.0 (meas.)
1.6 GHz ≤ f ≤ 2.45 GHz < 2.6/1.7 (meas.)
2.45 GHz ≤ f ≤ 3.6 GHz < 3.0/2.3 (meas.)
3.6 GHz ≤ f ≤ 6.0 GHz < 3.4/2.6 (meas.)
LTE characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Measurement modes automatic detection of carrier bandwidth LTE-FDD and TD-LTE
Measurement speed automatic detection of all 504 physical cell IDs max. 399 Hz (meas.)
with SIB decoding active/two adjacent channels
Physical decoding accuracy
Sensitivity for initial physical cell ID decoding SYNC signal power –128 dBm (meas.)
RSRP –147 dBm (meas.)
Sensitivity after successful physical cell SYNC signal power –130 dBm (meas.)
ID ­decoding
RSRP –149 dBm (meas.)
WB RS SINR dynamic range –20 dB to +42 dB (meas.)
SYNC SINR dynamic range –20 dB to +42 dB (meas.)
PCI false detection (ghost code) < 10–8
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 measurement modes standalone
guard band
in-band
Sensitivity for physical cell ID decoding sync signal power (NSSS power) –132 dBm (meas.)
(initial decoding)
reference signal power (NRSRP) –143 dBm (meas.)
Sensitivity for physical cell ID decoding sync signal power (NSSS power) –135 dBm (meas.)
(after successful decoding)
reference signal power (NRSRP) –146 dBm (meas.)
Sync CINR dynamic range sync signals (NSSS CINR) –18 dB to +30 dB (meas.)
reference signals (NRS CINR) –17 dB to +30 dB (meas.)

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 Specifications
Measurement speed 5 Hz (single channel) (meas.)
Demodulation threshold sync signal power (NSSS power) –120 dBm (meas.)
PCI false detection (ghost code) < 10–8
5G NR characteristics
Frequency bands supported FR1, sub 6 GHz
SSB subcarrier spacings supported 15 kHz, 30 kHz
SSB periodicities supported 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms, 40 ms
SSB sensitivity (single PCI) SS-RSRP (10 ms periodicity, 30 kHz subcarrier –150 dBm (meas.)
spacing)
SS-RSRP (40 ms periodicity, 30 kHz subcarrier –142.5 dBm (meas.)
spacing)
SSB index detection threshold (single PCI) SS-RSRP (10 ms periodicity, 30 kHz subcarrier –145 dBm (meas.)
spacing)
SS-RSRP (40 ms periodicity, 30 kHz subcarrier –140 dBm (meas.)
spacing)
Measurement speed (single PCI) 10 ms periodicity, 30 kHz subcarrier spacing 1 Hz (meas.)
40 ms periodicity, 30 kHz subcarrier spacing 1 Hz (meas.)
WCDMA characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Number of RF carrier frequencies max. 32
Measurement speed high speed/high dynamic mode, automatic 300 Hz/80 Hz with BCH demodulation
­detection of all 512 scrambling codes
Scrambling code detection sensitivity (RSCP)
Sensitivity for initial SC detection high speed/high dynamic mode –116 dBm/–127 dBm (meas.)
Sensitivity after successful SC detection high speed/high dynamic mode –122 dBm/–132 dBm (meas.)
Scrambling code false detection (ghost code) < 10–9
Dynamic range Ec/I0 for initial detection high speed/high dynamic mode –19 dB/–28 dB (meas.)
Dynamic range Ec/I0 after successful detection high speed/high dynamic mode –23 dB/–30 dB (meas.)
Min. BCH demodulation threshold Ec/I0 high speed/high dynamic mode > –15 dB/–19 dB (meas.)
GSM characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Measurement modes in parallel DB/TCH/SCH code power, TCH total i­n-band
power, TCH timeslot power, GSM spectrum,
BCH d­ emodulation for all system i­nformation
types
Measurement speed with SI decoding active 800 channels/s (meas.)
Sensitivity detection/BSIC decoding/BCH decoding –122 dBm/–120 dBm/–119 dBm (meas.)
BSIC decoding dynamic range
Sensitivity for initial BSIC detection C/I > –1 dB (meas.)
Sensitivity after successful BSIC detection C/I > –24 dB (meas.)
BCCH decoding dynamic range C/I > 0 dB (meas.)
CDMA2000® characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Number of RF carrier frequencies max. 32
Measurement speed automatic detection of all 512 PN codes 80 Hz (meas.), with BCH demodulation
PN detection sensitivity (initial decoding) RSCP without/with demodulation –130 dBm/–125 dBm (meas.)
1xEV-DO characteristics (Rel. 0/Rev. A/Rev. B)
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Number of RF carrier frequencies max. 32
Measurement speed 30 Hz (meas.), with BCH demodulation
PN detection sensitivity RSCP without/with demodulation –130 dBm/–125 dBm (meas.)
TD-SCDMA characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Number of RF carrier frequencies max. 32
Measurement speed high speed 115 Hz (meas.), with BCH demodulation
high sensitivity 15 Hz (meas.), with BCH demodulation

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 Specifications
Automatic detection of all 128 scrambling codes
Scrambling code detection sensitivity
Sensitivity for initial BTS detection (DwPTS) high speed/high sensitivity –119 dBm/–118 dBm RSCP (meas.)
Sensitivity for initial SC detection (midamble) high speed/high sensitivity –119 dBm/–119 dBm RSCP (meas.)
Sensitivity after successful BTS detection high speed/high sensitivity –120 dBm/–121 dBm (meas.)
TETRA characteristics
TETRA bands supported no restrictions
Number of RF carrier frequencies within a 10 MHz downlink band max. 400
Channel resolution 25 kHz (QPSK)
Measurement speed max. 8000 channels/s, 20/s for a 10 MHz block
Sensitivity (RSSI) RSSI measurements –128 dBm (meas.)
TETRA BSCH decoding (BSCH decoding for –121 dBm (meas.)
channels with SNR > 8 dB)
BER measurements –121 dBm (meas.)
WiMAX™ characteristics
Frequency bands supported no restrictions
Measurement speed automatic detection of all 114 preamble indices 9 channels/s (meas.)
Preamble decoding accuracy frame duration: 5 ms; FFT size: 1024, ±1 dB (–20 dBm to –110 dBm) (meas.)
bandwidth: 10 MHz/2.657 GHz
Sensitivity for initial preamble decoding RSSI –105 dBm (meas.)
(10 MHz bandwidth)
Sensitivity after successful preamble decoding RSSI –129 dBm (meas.)
(10 MHz bandwidth)
SINR dynamic range –22 dB to +26 dB (meas.)
RF power scan
Frequency range 350 MHz to 6 GHz
Frequency resolution 140 Hz to 1.438 MHz
Sensitivity 22.46 kHz (RMS) frequency resolution, –126 dBm (meas.)
at 900 MHz
140 Hz resolution bandwidth, RMS, at 900 MHz –147 dBm (meas.)
Scan speed 180 kHz resolution, 100 MHz span, 315 Hz (meas.)
20 MHz bandwidth, FFT size: 128
11.23 kHz resolution, 10 MHz span, 950 Hz (meas.)
10 MHz bandwidth, FFT size: 1024
140 Hz resolution, 1 MHz span, 130 Hz (meas.)
1 MHz ­bandwidth, FFT size: 8192
RSSI scan speed 20 MHz span, 20 MHz bandwidth, 99 GSM channels: max. 995 Hz (meas.)
FFT size: 1024 (98 505 channels/s)
20 MHz span, 20 MHz bandwidth, 4 WCDMA channels: max. 995 Hz (meas.)
FFT size: 256 (3980 channels/s)
20 MHz span, 20 MHz bandwidth, 1 LTE channel (20 MHz): max. 995 Hz (meas.)
FFT size: 256 (995 channels/s) (meas.)
Maximum number of frequency ranges 20
Detectors max., min., RMS, auto
CW scanning
Sensitivity channel power RSSI scan 200 kHz channel (GSM) –117.5 dBm (meas.)
5 MHz channel (UMTS) –103 dBm (meas.)
20 MHz channel (LTE) –97.5 dBm (meas.)
Scan rate 200 kHz channel (GSM) 1900 Hz (190 000 channels/s) (meas.)
5 MHz channel (UMTS) 12 995 Hz (51 980 channels/s) (meas.)
20 MHz channel (LTE) 13 000 Hz (13 000 channels/s) (meas.)
Interfaces
LAN Gigabit Ethernet
GPSAnt SMA female
RFIn SMA female
AUX 6-pin connector, synchronization and control
interface for additional hardware
DCIn input for DC power supply (10 V to 28 V/1.8 A)

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 Specifications
Multi-GNSS receiver
Supported navigation systems max. three in parallel, combinations depend on multi-GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
software implementation
Sensitivity (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) cold start –148 dBm
tracking/reacquisition –160 dBm
Acquisition (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) cold start 26 s
hot start 1s
Channels 50
General data
Environmental conditions
Temperature range operating 0 °C to +50 °C
permissible –10 °C to +55 °C
storage –40 °C to +70 °C
Damp heat +25 °C/+55 °C, 95 % relative humidity, cyclic,
in line with EN 60068-2-30
Mechanical resistance
Vibration sinusoidal 5 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.15 mm amplitude const.,
55 Hz to 150 Hz, 0.5 g const.,
in line with EN 60068-2-6
random 10 Hz to 300 Hz, acceleration 1.9 g RMS;
300 Hz to 500 Hz, acceleration 1.2 g RMS
in line with EN 60068-2-64
Shock 40 g shock spectrum, in line with MIL-STD-810E,
method 516.4, procedure I
Power rating
Supply voltage DC 10 V to 28 V
Power consumption during operation typ. 10.5 W, max. 13 W
Maximum inrush current 2 A at 10 V
Product conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility EU in line with EMC directive 2004/108/EC,
applied harmonized standards:
EN 61326-1 (industrial environment),
EN 61326-2-1, EN 55011 (class B), EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3, EN 50498
Korea KC mark
Electrical safety EU in line with directive 2014/35/EU: EN 61010-1
USA UL 61010-1
Canada CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 61010-1
International safety approvals VDE – Association for Electrical, Electronic and VDE-GS mark, certificate no. 40039189
Information Technologies
CSA – Canadian Standards Association C
CSAUS mark, certificate no. 70002782
Calibration interval 24 months
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions W×H×D 154 mm × 35 mm × 85 mm
(5.96 in × 1.38 in × 3.34 in)
Weight 490 g (1.08 lb)

Measured values (meas.)

Characterize expected product performance by means of measurement results gained from individual samples.

Nominal values (nom.)

Characterize product performance by means of a representative value for the given parameter (e.g. nominal impedance). In contrast to typical data,
a statistical evaluation does not take place and the parameter is not tested during production.

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 Ordering information
Designation Type Order No.
Base unit (includes accessories such as power cable, manual)
Ultracompact drive test scanner R&S®TSME6 4900.0004.02
Scope of delivery: R&S®TSME6, LAN cable, GPS antenna, 12 V DC power supply cable (cigarette lighter cable), CD, 4 mounting pins, getting started
manual (printed version)
Software options (firmware)
TD-SCDMA scanning R&S®TSME6-K20 4900.2220.02
WCDMA scanning R&S®TSME6-K21 4900.2188.02
CDMA2000® scanning R&S®TSME6-K22 4900.2165.02
GSM scanning R&S®TSME6-K23 4900.2194.02
1xEV-DO rev. A scanning R&S®TSME6-K24 4900.2142.02
CW scanning R&S®TSME6-K25 4900.2242.02
TETRA scanning R&S®TSME6-K26 4900.2142.02
RF power scan R&S®TSME6-K27 4900.2120.02
WiMAXTM scanning R&S®TSME6-K28 4900.2136.02
LTE scanning R&S®TSME6-K29 4900.2171.02
LTE MIMO 2x2, 4x2, 4x4 R&S®TSME6-K30 4900.2113.02
LTE DL allocation analyzer R&S®TSME6-K31 4900.2271.02
LTE eMBMS scanning R&S®TSME6-K32 4900.2288.02
LTE UL allocation analyzer R&S®TSME6-K33 4900.2294.02
NB-IoT/Cat NB1 scanning R&S®TSME6-K34 4900.2207.02
5G NR scanning R&S®TSME6-K50 4900.2436.02
Automatic channel detection (ViCom only, not for R&S®ROMES4) R&S®TSME6-K40 4900.2259.02
Block I/Q data R&S®TSME6-K10 Please contact your local
Rohde & Schwarz sales office.
Simultaneous measurement in 1 band R&S®TSME6-K1B 4900.2094.02
Simultaneous measurement in 2 bands R&S®TSME6-K2B 4900.2088.02
Simultaneous measurement in 3 bands R&S®TSME6-K3B 4900.2071.02
Simultaneous measurement in 4 bands R&S®TSME6-K4B 4900.2065.02
Simultaneous measurement in 5 bands R&S®TSME6-K5B 4900.2059.02
Simultaneous measurement in all bands R&S®TSME6-KAB 4900.2107.02
Upgrade by one additional band (in field) R&S®TSME6-KUB 4900.2307.02
External accessories
AC power supply R&S®TSME-Z1 1514.6913.02
Cigarette lighter cable R&S®TSME6-ZCC 4900.1900.02
19" rack adapter, for four R&S®TSME6 R&S®TSME6-Z2 4900.1030.02
Mounting kit R&S®TSME6-Z4 4900.1100.02
Carrying box R&S®TSME6-Z5 4900.1875.02
R&S®TSME DC Y-cable R&S®TSME-ZYC 1514.7290.02
R&S®TSME6 4 × DC Y-cable R&S®TSME6-ZYC4 4900.1846.02
R&S®TSMA6 AC power supply R&S®TSMA6-Z1 1523.8450.02
Synchronization cable for two R&S®TSME6 R&S®TSME6-ZC2 4900.1800.02
Synchronization cable for up to four R&S®TSME6 R&S®TSME6-ZC4 4900.1817.02
Additional software
Drive test software R&S®ROMES4 1117.6885.04
R&S®TSME6 driver for R&S®ROMES4 drive test software R&S®ROMES4T1E 1117.6885.82
R&S®ROMES4 option, base station position estimation R&S®ROMES4LOC 1117.6885.32
R&S®ROMES4 driver, automatic channel detection R&S®ROMES4ACD 1506.9869.02
ViCom R&S®TSMx scanner interface/API R&S®VICOM 4900.7309.02
Antennas
Antenna mount, magnetic R&S®TSME6-ZA1 1506.9817.02
Antenna mount, fixed R&S®TSME6-ZA2 1506.9823.02
Antenna mount, fixed, with integrated GPS antenna R&S®TSME6-ZA4 1506.9846.02

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 Designation Type Order No.
Antenna emitter, 406 MHz to 440 MHz R&S®TSMW-ZE2 1117.8165.00
Antenna emitter, 380 MHz to 430 MHz R&S®TSMW-ZE7 1519.5709.02
Antenna emitter, 698 MHz to 2700 MHz R&S®TSMW-ZE8 1506.9852.02
Antenna emitter, 430 MHz to 470 MHz R&S®TSMW-ZE9 1519.5709.03
Multiband dipole paddle antenna for backpack, 698 MHz to 2700 MHz R&S®TSME-Z7 3591.2870.02
Ultrawideband antenna, 350 MHz to 6000 MHz R&S®TSME-Z9 3590.8039.02
Single-port ultrawideband antenna, 698 MHz to 6000 MHz R&S®TSME-Z10 4900.1917.02
3-port antenna, 698 MHz to 2690 MHz (MIMO) + GPS R&S®TSME-Z11 4900.1923.02
2-port MIMO reference antenna, 698 MHz to 2700 MHz R&S®TSME-Z12 4900.1930.02
3-port MIMO antenna, 698 MHz to 3800 MHz (MIMO) R&S®TSME-Z13 4900.1946.02
+ GPS/GNSS for drive testing
4-port MIMO antenna, 698 MHz to 3500 MHz (MIMO 2x2) R&S®TSME-Z14 4900.1952.02
+ 5150 MHz to 5850 MHz (MIMO 2x2) for drive testing
Single-port ultrawideband antenna, 698 MHz to 3800 MHz with R&S®TSME-Z15 3652.7281.02
magnetic mount
PC accessories
USB 3.0 to Gbit LAN adapter R&S®TSPC-U2L 3593.8430.02
USB-C to dual Gbit LAN adapter R&S®TSPC-U2L2 4900.8970.02
5-port USB or AC-powered LAN switch R&S®TSPC-LS 3624.8364.02
Backpack system
Backpack system Please contact your local R
­ ohde & Schwarz sales office.

Warranty
Base unit 3 years
All other items 1)
1 year
Options
Extended warranty, one year R&S®WE1 Please contact your local
Extended warranty, two years R&S®WE2 ­Rohde & Schwarz sales office.

Extended warranty with calibration coverage, one year R&S®CW1

Extended warranty with calibration coverage, two years R&S®CW2
Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, one year R&S®AW1
Extended warranty with accredited calibration coverage, two years R&S®AW2

1)
For options that are installed, the remaining base unit warranty applies if longer than 1 year. Exception: all batteries have a 1 year warranty.

Your local Rohde & Schwarz expert will help you determine the optimum solution for your requirements.
To find your nearest Rohde & Schwarz representative, visit www.rohde-schwarz.com

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­trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.

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