R&S NRX-B4, User Manual

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Measurement Basics
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6 Measurement Basics
In a measurement, the R&S NRX uses all sensor-dependent measurement functions
and displays the results. Thus, you can configure both the measurement and the sen-
sor. The R&S NRX saves all settings.
● Parallel Measurements ........................................................................................... 41
● Sensor Assignment and Memory ............................................................................41
● Performing a Measurement .....................................................................................43
● Limit Violation ..........................................................................................................44
● Settings Conflict ...................................................................................................... 44
6.1 Parallel Measurements
An R&S NRX without enhancements supports the configuration of one power sensor
for one measurement type. If you want to configure more than one power sensor simul-
taneously or run different measurement types in parallel, you can extend both to a
maximum of 4 with the following options:
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second measurement channel (R&S NRX-K2)
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3rd and 4th measurement channel (R&S NRX-K4)
For details on ordering information, refer to the brochure of the R&S NRP power meter
family.
You can configure the display to accommodate the number of measurements you want
to watch simultaneously, see
Chapter 5.1.5, "Selecting the Display Layout" ,
on page 34.
If you connect more than 4 power sensors simultaneously, the R&S NRX notifies you.
Use the sensor manager to handle more than 4 power sensors, see Chapter 12.1.4,
"Sensor Manager" , on page 139.
6.2 Sensor Assignment and Memory
When you connect an R&S power sensor to the R&S NRX, the R&S NRX tries to rec-
ognize the sensor. The sensor recognition is based on the sensor type and the serial
number of the power sensor.
The following scenarios are possible:
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Sensor type has never been connected before.
The R&S NRX uses its settings for the measurement.
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Sensor type has been connected before.
The R&S NRX assigns the sensor to the measurement type it was assigned
before. The port where the sensor is connected is of no concern. You do not have
to use the same port for the same sensor type.
See
"Example: Using different ports for the same sensor type" on page 42.
Sensor Assignment and Memory