Performing Pulse Power Measurements
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Performing Pulse Power Measurements
R&S Spectrum Rider option
R&S FPH-K29 (order number: 1321.0738.02) option is required to operate the R&S
Spectrum Rider in the pulse power meter mode.
When you equip the R&S Spectrum Rider with the pulse power measurement option
and connect one of the wideband power sensors available from Rohde & Schwarz
(R&S NRP-Z81, -Z85 or -Z86), you can perform pulse power measurements with your
R&S Spectrum Rider.
Like the normal power meter application, the pulse power application measures the
power of the whole signal in the frequency range of the (wideband) power sensor.
1. Press [MODE] key.
2. Select "Power Meter" softkey
The R&S Spectrum Rider activates the mode for power measurements.
Connecting the power sensor
You can connect the wideband power sensors to the USB port of the R&S Spectrum
Rider. For more information, see
Chapter 7.1.1, "Connecting a Power Sensor"
The measurement starts as soon as the power sensor is connected.
Numerical result display
1. Press [MEAS] key.
2. Select "Meas Mode" softkey.
3. Select the "Average" menu item.
The layout and contents of the numerical result display are the same as those descri-
bed in
Graphical result display (Power vs Time)
The graphical representation of the results is a special feature only available with the
firmware option R&S FPH-K29.
1. Press [MEAS] key.
2. Select "Meas mode" softkey.
3. Select the "Power vs Time" menu item.
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