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Preparing for Use
R&S
®
NRPxxS(N)
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Contents:
● Setting Up a USB Connection .................................................................................14
● Setting Up a LAN Connection ................................................................................. 16
3.5.1 Setting Up a USB Connection
You can connect a R&S NRPxxS(N) to a computer using the host interface and control
it as described in
Chapter 5, "Operating Concepts" , on page 27.
Further information:
●
Chapter 11.1, "Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols" , on page 151
3.5.1.1 Simple USB Connection
All R&S NRPxxS(N) power sensors can be connected to a computer by a USB inter-
face and controlled by a supported software or a remote program.
Required equipment
●
R&S NRPxxS(N) power sensor
●
R&S NRP
‑
ZKU cable
Setup
NRP
3-Path Diode Power Sensor
MHz to GHz, 100 pW to 200 mW (−70 dBm to +23 dBm)
SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
Figure 3-1: Setup with an R&S NRP
‑
ZKU cable
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S NRPxxS(N) power sensor
3 = Host interface connector
4 = R&S NRP
‑
ZKU cable
5 = USB connector
6 = Computer with installed VISA driver or R&S NRP Toolkit
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRPxxS(N) power sensors can damage
the power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in
Chapter 3,
"Preparing for Use" , on page 11.
1. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 3-1 :
Connecting to a Computer