Instrument Function
R&S
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SMB100A
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The "NRP-Z Info / Update" dialog indicates the connected R&S NRP-Z Power Sen-
sors with specific information and contains the functions to update the firmware of
a connected sensor.
The remote commands required to remotely configure the power sensor settings are
described in
Chapter 7.12, "SENSe, READ and INITiate Subsystems"
How to update an R&S NRP sensor
To perform an R&S NRP sensor update proceed as follows:
1. Open the R&S website
Voltmeters > R&S NRP-Z Sensors".
2. Select the respective sensor, e.g. R&S NRP-Z81.
3. Select "Downloads > Firmware" and the offered firmware suitable for your sensor.
4. Transfer and save the firmware on the instruments, for example in the
/var/
directory.
5. Connect the sensor to the R&S
SMB and select "Setup > System > NRP-Z Info
Update" to open the dialog.
6. Select the sensor in the left sensor selection field.
7. Select the update file with "Select NRP File".
8. Start the update procedure with "Run Update".
The update starts and a bar indicates the progress.
How to restart an interrupted update of an R&S NRP sensor
An accidental removal of the sensor during the update process interrupts the update.
If no other sensor is connected to the instrument, proceed as follows to restart the
update process:
1. Do not reconnect the sensor but keep it ready to be connected.
2. In the "Setup > System > NRP-Z Info Update" dialog, select "Rescue" in the left
sensor selection field
3. Activate "Run Update".
4. Confirm query in message box
5. Connect sensor within 4 seconds
The update starts, a bar informs about the progress.
Current Sensors
Shows the sensors that are connected to the generator with information on serial num-
ber, the revision state and some features.
General Instrument Settings
