Basic Operation
R&S
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Cable Rider ZPH
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A signal generator, e.g. R&S SMBV provides the signal source.
Test setup
Connect the RF output of the signal generator to the RF input of the R&S Cable Rider
ZPH.
Signal generator settings:
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Frequency: 500 MHz
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Level: -25 dBm
Measuring the level
1. Press the [PRESET] key.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH is reset to its default state.
After the preset, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH displays the frequency spectrum over
its full frequency span.
At 500 MHz, the generator signal is displayed as a vertical line. To analyze the
generator signal at 500 MHz in more detail, reduce the frequency span.
2. Press the "Center" softkey at the "Parameter view".
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens an entry box to define the center frequency.
3. Enter a center frequency of 500 MHz.
The signal is now in the center of the display.
4. Press the "Span" softkey at the "Parameter view".
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH opens an entry box to specify the span.
5. Enter a span of 20 MHz.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH now displays the generator signal with a higher resolu-
tion.
Using the Spectrum Analyzer
