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Operating Concepts

R&S

®

NRQ6

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Getting Started 1178.3705.02 ─ 07

6.1.2

 

System Requirements

Hardware requirements:

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Desktop computer or laptop, or an Intel-based Apple Mac

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LAN interface and equipment for setting up a LAN connection.
See 

Chapter 4.6.1, "Computer Using a LAN Connection"

, 

on page 19.

Supported operating systems:

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Microsoft Windows versions
– Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64-bit
– Microsoft Windows 7 32/64-bit
– Microsoft Windows 8/ 8.1 32/64-bit
– Microsoft Windows 10 32/64-bit

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For information on other operating systems, see 

Chapter 6.1.1, "Versions and

Downloads"

, 

on page 39.

6.1.3

 

R&S NRP Toolkit for Windows

The R&S NRP Toolkit installer for Windows-based systems contains the compo-
nents described in the release notes available at 

www.rohde-schwarz.com/soft-

ware/nrp-toolkit

.

Installing on a computer

1. Start the R&S NRP Toolkit installer on the Windows-based computer.

In the "NRP-Toolkit Setup" dialog, the correct R&S NRP Toolkit version for
your operating system, 32-bit or 64-bit, is already selected.

2. Enable the components you want to install.

● "NRP-Toolkit (SDK)"

The software development kit (SDK) provides programming examples for
the R&S power sensors.

● "IVI Shared Components"

Installs the USBTMC driver. Enabled by default because the installation is
recommended.
See also 

Table 7-1

.

R&S NRP Toolkit

Summary of Contents for NRQ6

Page 1: ...R S NRQ6 Frequency Selective Power Sensor Getting Started Getting Started Version 07 1178370502 ÜU52 ...

Page 2: ...nfo 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 the owners 1178 3705 02 Version 07 R S NRQ6 Throughout this manual products from Rohde Schwarz are indicated without the symbol e g R S NRQ6 is indicated as R S NRQ6 ...

Page 3: ...tes and Open Source Acknowledgment OSA 11 2 10 Application Notes Application Cards White Papers etc 11 3 Key Features 13 4 Preparing for Use 15 4 1 Unpacking and Checking the Power Sensor 15 4 1 1 Accessory List 15 4 2 Operating Conditions 15 4 3 Considerations for Test Setup 16 4 4 Connecting to a DUT 17 4 5 Connecting to a Power Supply 18 4 6 Connecting to a Controlling Host 19 4 6 1 Computer Us...

Page 4: ...se Unit 28 5 R S NRQ6 Tour 31 5 1 RF Connector 32 5 2 Status Information 32 5 3 LAN PoE Interface 33 5 4 Host Interface 35 5 5 Trigger 2 I O TRIG2 35 5 6 Reference I O REF 35 5 7 Clock I O CLK 36 5 8 Local Oscillator I O LO 36 5 9 Fan Openings 37 6 Operating Concepts 39 6 1 R S NRP Toolkit 39 6 1 1 Versions and Downloads 39 6 1 2 System Requirements 40 6 1 3 R S NRP Toolkit for Windows 40 6 1 3 1 ...

Page 5: ...Parameters 45 6 3 R S NRX 47 6 4 Remote Control 48 7 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 51 7 1 USB Interface 51 7 2 Ethernet Interface 53 7 2 1 VISA Resource Strings 53 7 2 2 VXI 11 Protocol 55 7 2 3 HiSLIP Protocol 55 7 2 4 Socket Communication 56 8 Contacting Customer Support 57 Index 59 ...

Page 6: ...Contents R S NRQ6 6 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 ...

Page 7: ...nd laboratory environments Use the R S NRQ6 only for its designated purpose Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet Where do I find safety information Safety information is part of the product documentation It warns you about the potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or dam age caused by dangerous situations Safety inform...

Page 8: ...Safety Information R S NRQ6 8 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 ...

Page 9: ...functions It also provides an introduction to remote control a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples and information on maintenance instru ment interfaces and error messages Includes the contents of the getting started manual The user manual is also available for download or for immediate display on the Internet 2 3 CD ROM Provides quick access to valuable i...

Page 10: ...hen working with the R S NRQ6 in secure areas It is available for download on the Internet 2 7 Basic Safety Instructions Contains safety instructions operating conditions and further important informa tion The printed document is delivered with the R S NRQ6 2 8 Data Sheets and Brochures The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R S NRQ6 It also lists the options and their order n...

Page 11: ...n The Open Source Acknowledgment is provided on the user documentation CD ROM included in the delivery It contains verbatim license texts of the used open source software See www rohde schwarz com firmware NRQ6 2 10 Application Notes Application Cards White Papers etc These documents deal with special applications or background information on particular topics See www rohde schwarz com application...

Page 12: ...Documentation Overview R S NRQ6 12 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 Application Notes Application Cards White Papers etc ...

Page 13: ... sor stability absolute accuracy source match Easy operation with features such as browser based user interface autoset configuration automatic frequency tracking or spectral preview signal check Measurements in low RF level ranges that are beyond the range of classical power meters Faster measurements in the RF level range close to the lower boundary of classical power meters Frequency selective ...

Page 14: ...Key Features R S NRQ6 14 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 ...

Page 15: ...e immediately contact the carrier who delivered the power sensor Make sure not to discard the box and packing material Packing material Retain the original packing material If the instrument needs to be transpor ted or shipped later you can use the material to protect the control ele ments and connectors 4 1 1 Accessory List The R S NRQ6 comes with the following accessories Printed getting started...

Page 16: ...static discharge ESD ESD is most likely to occur when you connect or disconnect a DUT NOTICE Risk of electrostatic discharge ESD Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage the electronic components of the power sensor and the device under test DUT Ground yourself to avoid electrostatic discharge ESD damage Use a wrist strap and cord to connect yourself to the ground Use a conductive floor mat and heel...

Page 17: ...tween the fan openings and any object is 10 cm To connect to the DUT For connecting the R S NRQ6 to a DUT use the RF connector of the R S NRQ6 For details see Chapter 5 1 RF Connector on page 32 1 Ensure that the RF connector of your DUT is compatible with the RF connec tor of the R S NRQ6 2 Insert the RF connector straight into the RF output of your DUT Take care not to tilt it SMART SENSOR TECHN...

Page 18: ...ment PSE as specified in the IEEE 802 3at standard Otherwise the following consequences can occur If too much power is supplied the R S NRQ6 can get overheated which can result in damage If the supplied power is not sufficient the R S NRQ6 does not work properly or not at all To connect to a LAN PoE interface 1 Use a suitable cable as described in Chapter 5 3 LAN PoE Interface on page 33 2 Connect...

Page 19: ... 19 Computer Using a USB Connection 25 R S NRX Base Unit 28 4 6 1 Computer Using a LAN Connection There are different ways to connect the R S NRQ6 to a computer according to the available equipment The power for the R S NRQ6 is supplied over the LAN PoE interface Further information Chapter 4 5 Connecting to a Power Supply on page 18 Chapter 7 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols on page 51 Con...

Page 20: ... Ethernet connector 4 6 RJ 45 Ethernet cable 5 Ethernet switch supporting PoE power delivery 7 Computer 1 Connect the RF connector of the R S NRQ6 to the DUT see Chapter 4 4 Connecting to a DUT on page 17 2 Connect the RJ 45 Ethernet connector of the R S NRQ6 to an Ethernet switch that supports PoE power delivery 3 Connect the computer to the Ethernet switch 4 Establish a connection between the R ...

Page 21: ...tor 4 7 9 RJ 45 Ethernet cable 5 PoE injector 6 AC supply 8 Non PoE Ethernet switch 10 Computer 1 Connect the RF connector of the R S NRQ6 to the DUT see Chapter 4 4 Connecting to a DUT on page 17 2 Connect the RJ 45 Ethernet connector of the R S NRQ6 to the output of the PoE injector 3 Connect the PoE injector to a power supply 4 Connect the input of the PoE injector to the non PoE Ethernet switc...

Page 22: ...2 Connect the RJ 45 Ethernet connector of the R S NRQ6 to the output of the PoE injector 3 Connect the PoE injector to a power supply 4 Connect the computer to the input of the PoE injector 5 Establish a connection between the R S NRQ6 and the network see Chap ter 4 6 1 4 Establishing a Connection on page 22 4 6 1 4 Establishing a Connection There are two methods to establish a network connection ...

Page 23: ...ostnames In a LAN that uses a domain name system DNS server you can address each computer or instrument connected in the LAN using its unique hostname instead of the IP address The DNS server translates the hostname into the IP address This is especially useful when using a DHCP server as a new IP address can be assigned each time the instrument is restarted The R S NRQ6 is delivered with a defaul...

Page 24: ...p level domain TLD local are defined to be executed using dedicated local services and ports if no other DNS domain name server is available Example Default hostname nrq6 101441 Extended hostname nrq6 101441 local 4 6 1 6 Assigning the IP Address Depending on the network capabilities the TCP IP address information for the R S NRQ6 is obtained in different ways If the network supports dynamic TCP I...

Page 25: ...oint to point connection 4 6 2 Computer Using a USB Connection You can connect an R S NRQ6 to a computer using the host interface and con trol it as described in Chapter 6 Operating Concepts on page 39 Further information Chapter 7 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols on page 51 Contents Simple USB Connection 25 R S NRP Z5 Sensor Hub Setup 26 4 6 2 1 Simple USB Connection 1 4 6 5 2 NRQ6 Frequen...

Page 26: ...t interface connector fits into the guide gap of the cable connector 1 Guide lug b To minimize the chance of cross threading turn the end cap counterclock wise until the threads of the end cap align with the threads of the connec tor c Tighten the union nut carefully without using any force 4 Connect the USB connector of the R S NRP ZKU cable to the USB host If you want to disconnect the cable fro...

Page 27: ...supply 2 Computer with USB host interface 3 Trigger source optional 4 Triggered device optional 5 Power cable 6 External power supply unit 7 USB cable 8 9 BNC cable optional 10 R S NRP Z5 sensor hub 11 14 R S NRP ZK6 cable 15 Host interface connector 16 R S NRQ6 17 Signal source DUT 18 PoE injector 19 AC supply 1 Connect each R S NRQ6 to a Signal source DUT see Chapter 4 4 Connecting to a DUT on p...

Page 28: ...base unit as controlling host Connect the R S NRQ6 to the R S NRX using the host interface The R S NRX supports the configura tion of 2 directly connected R S NRQ6 if enhanced accordingly For details see the user manual and the data sheet of the R S NRX The R S NRX supplies an external reference signal that is provided by the LVDS wire pair of the 8 pole sensor connector M12 Further information Ch...

Page 29: ...or into the host interface of the R S NRQ6 b Tighten the union nut manually 2 8 pin male connector of R S NRP ZK8 a Insert this connector into one of the sensor ports of the R S NRX If you want to disconnect the cable from the host interface of the R S NRQ6 a Loosen the union nut of the screw lock cable connector b Remove the cable Connecting to a Controlling Host ...

Page 30: ...Preparing for Use R S NRQ6 30 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 Connecting to a Controlling Host ...

Page 31: ...pter 5 2 Status Information on page 32 3 LAN interface see Chapter 5 3 LAN PoE Interface on page 33 4 Host interface see Chapter 5 4 Host Interface on page 35 5 Trigger connector see Chapter 5 5 Trigger 2 I O TRIG2 on page 35 6 Reference clock see Chapter 5 6 Reference I O REF on page 35 7 Sampling clock connector see Chapter 5 7 Clock I O CLK on page 36 8 Local oscillator connector see Chapter 5 ...

Page 32: ...Risk of overloading the sensor Using the R S NRQ6 at a level above its upper measuring limit can dam age the sensor head To avoid this risk make sure not to exceed the test limit 5 2 Status Information See 2 in Figure 5 1 The status LED shows the state of the R S NRQ6 by color and blinking fre quency Table 5 1 Possible states Color Illumination State White Steady Idle The sensor performs no measur...

Page 33: ...hielded twisted pair Electromagnetic interference EMI can affect the measurement results To avoid any impact use category 5 cables or better The power for the R S NRQ6 is supplied over the LAN PoE interface The LAN PoE interface also connects the R S NRQ6 to a local area network LAN for remote control remote operation and data transfer R S NRQ6 requires PoE The electrical power for the R S NRQ6 is...

Page 34: ...IP address either manually or via DHCP Red The power sensor is not connected to the network correctly Either the connection is erroneous or the sensor has not been assigned a valid IP address yet PoE status LED See 2 in Figure 5 2 Shows whether the R S NRQ6 is correctly powered over PoE or not Color State Green The sensor is powered over PoE You can operate it using the Ethernet inter face No ligh...

Page 35: ...S NRX Base Unit on page 28 Chapter 7 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols on page 51 5 5 Trigger 2 I O TRIG2 See 5 in Figure 5 1 The female SMA connector is used as an input or output for a trigger signal For input and output specifications read the label on the R S NRQ6 casing and the data sheet Further information For details on configuration see the user manual 5 6 Reference I O REF See 6 in...

Page 36: ...sampling clock internally You can use this signal for other devices output If you supply the local oscillator signal externally you can use an external signal as sampling clock instead of the internal signal input For input and output specifications read the label on the R S NRQ6 casing and the data sheet Further information For details on configuration see the user manual 5 8 Local Oscillator I O...

Page 37: ...07 5 9 Fan Openings See 9 10 in Figure 5 1 The R S NRQ6 has fan openings on the top and on the bottom of the casing When connecting the R S NRQ6 be careful to allow sufficient airflow as speci fied in Chapter 4 4 Connecting to a DUT on page 17 Fan Openings ...

Page 38: ...R S NRQ6 Tour R S NRQ6 38 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 Fan Openings ...

Page 39: ... to install the R S NRP Toolkit The R S NRP Toolkit is the basic software package that supplies low level driv ers and tools for all power sensors The components of the R S NRP Toolkit depend on the operating system 6 1 1 Versions and Downloads The R S NRP Toolkit is available for the Microsoft Windows operating systems listed under Chapter 6 1 2 System Requirements on page 40 Linux distribu tions...

Page 40: ...and Downloads on page 39 6 1 3 R S NRP Toolkit for Windows The R S NRP Toolkit installer for Windows based systems contains the compo nents described in the release notes available at www rohde schwarz com soft ware nrp toolkit Installing on a computer 1 Start the R S NRP Toolkit installer on the Windows based computer In the NRP Toolkit Setup dialog the correct R S NRP Toolkit version for your op...

Page 41: ...You can use the Firmware Update for NRP Family program to load new firmware for the power sensors For further details refer to the user manual 6 2 Browser Based User Interface With the integrated browser based graphical user interface of the R S NRQ6 you can easily configure the settings and measure in the provided measurement modes Open a web browser on your controlling host and connect to the R ...

Page 42: ...UT as described in Chapter 4 4 Connecting to a DUT on page 17 To display the Web user interface 1 Open a supported web browser 2 Enter the hostname of the R S NRQ6 you want to connect to See Chap ter 4 6 1 5 Using Hostnames on page 23 Example If the hostname is nrq6 900045 enter http nrq6 900045 You can also use the IP address see Chapter 4 6 1 6 Assigning the IP Address on page 24 The main dialog...

Page 43: ... 2 Status information 3 Sensor information 4 Top pane 5 Navigation pane 6 Settings pane 7 Result pane Sensor name or hostname 1 in Figure 6 1 If you do not specify a sensor name the hostname is displayed For details see the user manual Status information 2 in Figure 6 1 Displays the status of the R S NRQ6 The colors are explained in Chapter 5 2 Status Information on page 32 You can also display de...

Page 44: ...tings in the settings pane Settings pane 6 in Figure 6 1 Displays the settings you have selected in the navigation pane Result pane 7 in Figure 6 1 Displays the result for the selected measurement mode 6 2 2 Tooltips The web user interface provides tooltips on parameter functions and remote con trol commands If you place the cursor over the name of a parameter field a short description of the para...

Page 45: ... chart Minimizes the chart Adjusts the y axis of the chart constantly to the signal To go back to an optimized setting of the y axis click Resets the axes 6 2 4 Setting Parameters If a parameter is not grayed you can change its setting To enter quantities with units The default unit is displayed next to the parameter field for example 1 If you enter just a number the default unit remains Example 2...

Page 46: ...d If you want to change a number you can also Use the spinner One click changes the number by one increment If you keep the arrow pressed you can quickly scroll through the possible val ues Use the right or left arrow key of your keyboard Select the digit you want to change Press the key To select a parameter value from a list 1 Click to open the list A list with all available values is displayed ...

Page 47: ...n page 28 2 Connect the power sensor to the signal source See Chapter 4 4 Connecting to a DUT on page 17 Starting a measurement 1 Preset the R S NRX and the connected R S power sensors a Press the Preset key b Tap Preset All parameters are set to their defaults 2 If measuring in zero IF mode RBW 40 MHz consider to zero the power sensor Note Turn off all measurement signals before zeroing An active...

Page 48: ...remote control the R S NRQ6 easily The change to remote control occurs on the fly Switching to remote control 1 Establish a link between the controller and the R S NRQ6 2 Send a SCPI command to the R S NRQ6 The R S NRQ6 changes into remote mode The web user interface is locked and becomes darker The status is displayed next to the status LED Figure 6 2 Locked web user interface during remote contr...

Page 49: ...he R S NRQ6 changes into local mode The lock of the web user interface is removed Further information See the user manual for details Chapter 7 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols on page 51 Chapter 4 6 Connecting to a Controlling Host on page 19 Remote Control ...

Page 50: ...Operating Concepts R S NRQ6 50 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 Remote Control ...

Page 51: ...speed LAN instrument protocol IVI 6 1 TCPIP host address hislip0 INSTR VISA Chapter 7 2 3 HiSLIP Protocol on page 55 Socket communi cation LAN Ethernet TCPIP host address LAN device name port SOCKET Chapter 7 2 4 Socket Communication on page 56 VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output func tions to communicate with instruments A VISA installation on the controll...

Page 52: ...ss code to identify itself as a member of the test measurement class Using a VISA library such devices support service request trigger and other operations that are com monly found in GPIB devices USB resource string The VISA resource string for USBTMC device communication represents an addressing scheme that is used to establish a communication session with the sensor It is based on the sensor ad...

Page 53: ...Chapter 4 6 1 Computer Using a LAN Connection on page 19 2 Make sure that the R S NRQ6 is powered by PoE For details see R S NRQ6 requires PoE on page 33 7 2 1 VISA Resource Strings The VISA resource string for network device communication is required to estab lish a communication session between the controller and the power sensor in a LAN The resource string is a unique identifier composed of th...

Page 54: ... 11 protocol is used optional inst0 currently selects the VXI 11 protocol by default and can be omitted For further details see Chapter 7 2 2 VXI 11 Protocol on page 55 HiSLIP TCPIP IP address or hostname hislip0 INSTR hislip0 is the HiSLIP device name designates that the interface protocol HiSLIP is used mandatory hislip0 is composed of HiSLIP device name HiSLIP port and must be assigned For furt...

Page 55: ... oriented communication where the order of the exchanged messages is adhered to and interrupted links are identified With this protocol messages cannot be lost 7 2 3 HiSLIP Protocol The HiSLIP high speed LAN instrument protocol is the successor protocol for VXI 11 for TCP based instruments specified by the IVI foundation The protocol uses two TCP sockets for a single connection the first for fast ...

Page 56: ...application note at http www rohde schwarz com appnote 1MA208 7 2 4 Socket Communication An alternative way for remote control of the software is to establish a simple TCP IP connection to the device using the standard network drivers of your oper ating system The so called socket on Linux winsock on Windows The socket communication also referred to as raw Ethernet communication does not nec essar...

Page 57: ...uct 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 8 1 QR code to the Rohde Schwarz support page ...

Page 58: ...Contacting Customer Support R S NRQ6 58 Getting Started 1178 3705 02 07 ...

Page 59: ... Local oscillator 36 Reference clock 35 RF 32 Sampling clock 36 Trigger 35 Controlling host Computer using LAN 19 Computer using USB 25 R S NRX 28 Customer support 57 D Data sheets 10 Disconnecting DUT 18 R S NRX 29 USB host 26 Download R S NRP Toolkit 39 DUT Connecting 17 Disconnecting 17 E Electromagnetic interference EMI 16 Electrostatic discharge ESD 16 Ethernet interface Remote control 53 F F...

Page 60: ... Power status LED 34 Power supply Connecting 18 Preparing for use 15 Protocol HiSLIP 55 VXI 11 55 R R S NRP Toolkit 39 Components for Windows based sys tems 40 Firmware update 41 Installation under Windows 40 System requirements 40 Versions 39 R S NRP Z5 26 R S NRX 47 Connecting 19 29 Disconnecting 29 Setup 28 Reference clock Connector 35 Release notes 11 Remote control 48 Ethernet interface 53 Hi...

Page 61: ...15 USB connection Simple 25 USB sensor hub 26 USB interface Remote control 51 USB resource string 52 USB sensor hub 26 User manual 9 V VISA Resource string 53 VXI 11 Protocol 55 Resource string 54 W Web user interface 41 Chart toolbar 45 Main dialog 43 Parameter 45 Tooltips 44 White papers 11 Z Zero configuration networking 22 ...

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