Nemo Intelligent Device Interface User Guide March 2019
Nemo Intelligent Device Interface User Guide March 2019
Device Interface
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1 Safety Instructions
Do not operate Nemo Intelligent Device Interface accessories when driving a vehicle.
Remember, traffic safety comes first.
Always observe the local speed limits and traffic regulations when conducting drive
testing.
Always follow all the instructions for the vehicle installation for security reasons!
Keysight does not have any responsibility or liability for the damages caused by Nemo
Intelligent Device Interface installations or in case of accidents.
Do not operate the product without reading the user guides, including their warnings.
Improper installation and use of the products can damage your health!
Use only original parts supplied with the products. Not using original parts may cause
an incident, equipment damage, and warranty invalidation.
Turn off the products and disconnect the main power cable whenever you remove or
add any of the parts.
Never attempt to use the products as a power source for the external devices.
Always stop using the products when it is forbidden to use radio equipment or when it
may cause interference or danger.
Never use products in an aircraft. The use of mobiles in an aircraft may be dangerous.
Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical
plants, or sites where blasting operations are in progress.
Do not use the products in a confined space, for example in the trunk of a vehicle,
without adequate air circulation! Provide necessary air circulation, for example move the
back seat. Inadequate ventilation may cause the system to overheat.
Do not use the test device(s) in a hospital. It may interfere with nearby electronic
devices.
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Use a dry microfiber cloth to remove the dust from the instrument and other
components. Do not use wet cloth or any detergent or alcohol.
These products have been designed to be used indoors and in vehicles. If the products
are used in a manner that is not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
Note that in some countries it is illegal to drive a car and operate a computer at the
same time. Please observe the legislation of the country where the measurements are
performed. Keysight assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the failure to
comply with local legislation.
1.1 Repairs
The repair process follows the standard return merchandise authorization (RMA) process. In case
repairs are needed, please contact first your local Keysight representative or contact
[email protected] to open a RMA ticket.
Do not try to repair or open any parts yourself. Opening the parts will void the warranty.
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The Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit is comprised of an intelligent DIN-rail mountable
smartphone holder, USB charging, and analog audio functionality. Nemo Intelligent Device
Interface enables using un-rooted smartphones with built-in antennas. The measurement
solution is scalable and easily expandable from a single handheld unit to large-scale
benchmarking systems.
Nemo Intelligent Device Interface offers flexible mounting options and automatic device pairing
reducing the setup time of the system. The advanced hardware design enables reliable self-
healing capabilities with a special firmware or an optional battery eliminator module. The system
has a Bluetooth interface providing a Bluetooth handsfree profile and serial port profile access to
the smartphone.
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Phone holders
Audio port
Device power
Audio cable
USB data cable
Power cable
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Pay attention to the combined power consumption if sharing the power source with
Nemo Intelligent Device Interface and other devices.
Check the fuse rating of the test vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (typically something
between 10 A and 20 A). If the fuse rating is 10 A, there is a chance that the fuse blows.
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Check that power to the NIDI unit is switched off before starting. The power switch is
located on the left hand side of the unit.
You will need to set up and connect your test devices with Nemo Outdoor. The following
instructions will guide you through this process.
1. Attach a phone to the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit. Screen facing out.
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2. If your device has Nemo power control modification (a battery eliminator), connect the
optional device power cable.
3. Connect the power cable to the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit.
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4. Connect the USB cable from the phone to the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit.
5. Connect the audio cable from the phone to the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit.
6. Switch power on from the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit. The power switch is
located on the lower left-hand side of the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit. When
power is on, a LED next at the front of the unit lights up.
7. Insert the copy protection dongle to your Nemo Outdoor laptop and start the laptop.
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Make sure that the laptop meets the software and hardware requirements.
8. Connect the USB cable from the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit to the Nemo
Outdoor laptop. If you are connecting several Nemo Intelligent Device Interface units,
connect the devices one by one. Wait that the driver installation is finished before
connecting another device.
9. Check from the Windows Device Manager that the device drivers for the phones and the
Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit (FTDI virtual COM port) have installed correctly.
Refer to the Nemo Outdoor Device Configuration Guide document for instructions.
10. Use the Autodetection tool in Nemo Outdoor to add all the connected devices to Nemo
Outdoor. If the autodetection fails, refer to the Device Configuration Guide for detailed
instructions on how to add the device in Nemo Outdoor manually.
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The mount has a cable management strap to securely hold and group data and power cables.
The window mounting kit suction cups are designed to support the weight of a
maximum of four Nemo Intelligent Device Interface units and their cables. Do not hang
any other equipment or items on the mounting kit.
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3. Secure the suction cup to the DIN rail with four screws to a torque of 1.5 Nm.
4. Attach spacers to the DIN rail with screws. Leave a space of 65 mm on each side of the
spacer to allow for the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface units to fit between the
spacers.
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Clean the window surface and suction cups from dust and grease before installing the
mounting kit to the window.
5. Press the window mounting kit firmly on a window. Turn the latch in both suction cups
to lock the kit into place.
6. Attach a Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit to the rail between the spacers.
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2. Attach a suction cup at both end of the DIN rail. Secure the suction cup to the DIN rail
with four screws to a torque of 1.5 Nm.
3. Attach spacers to the DIN rail with screws. Leave a space of 65 mm on each side of the
spacer to allow for the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface units to fit between the
spacers.
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Clean the window surface and suction cups from dust and grease before installing the
mounting kit to the window.
4. Press the window mounting kit firmly on a window. Loosen the thumb screws to adjust
the angle of the suction cups to make the mounting kit fit snugly against the window.
Re-tighten the thumb screws.
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5. Turn the latch in both suction cups to lock the kit into place.
6. Attach a Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit to the rail between the spacers.
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The mount has cable management clamps to securely hold and group data and power cables
and a set of screws to secure the mount feet on a table.
1. Select the appropriate DIN rail length depending on the number of Nemo Intelligent
Device Interface units you have (see Figure 6. Nemo Intelligent Device Interface table
mounting kit parts).
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2. Attach spacers to the DIN rail with screws. Leave a space of 65 mm on each side of the
spacer to allow for the Nemo Intelligent Device Interface units to fit between the
spacers. Also attach an end cap at both ends of the rail.
3. Insert an index bolt through the end caps at both ends of the rail and secure with a nut.
The bolt is used to adjust the tilt of the rail.
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5. Attach a rail at the back of the rack and another one at the bottom to make the rack
stable.
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6. Attach a base plate to the rack. This plate is used to secure the rack to a table or other
flat surface. If you are stacking several table mounting kits, attach the plate to the rack
at the bottom of the stack.
7. First, insert two mounting parts in the base plate as indicated in the picture below and
secure with screws.
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8. Next, place the rack on top of the base plate as indicated in the picture below. Secure
with two thumb screws.
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9. If you are stacking two or more racks on top of each other, attach the mounting parts
and thumb screws to the rack below.
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10. Attach a Nemo Intelligent Device Interface unit to the rail between the spacers.
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11. Depending on the rail length, attach 1-4 units to the rail.
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5 Maintenance
To change the holder, unscrew four screws and remove the holders. Replace with new holders
and tighten the screws carefully.
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Phone model Holder 1 (one dot) Holder 2 (two dots) Holder 3 (three dots)
Samsung Galaxy S9 x
Sony XZ2 Compact x
Sony XZ2 Premium x
Table 1. Nemo Intelligent Device Interface phone holder models.
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6 Technical Support
If you have questions on or beyond this documentation about Nemo tools, please contact our
technical support service through Nemo Support Portal at http://nemo.support.keysight.com,
call us (local phone numbers can be found in chapter Phone and email support) or send us an
email at [email protected]. Note that for full support you need to have the
Maintenance Agreement.
Global
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Americas
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APAC
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P.R. China
Tel. +86 10 6567 8528
India
Tel. +91 982 0016372
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If you do not have access to the Internet, one of these centers can direct you to your nearest
representative:
Should the Declaration of Conformity be required, please contact a Keysight Sales
Representative, or the closest Keysight Sales Office. Alternately, contact Keysight at:
www.keysight.com.
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