Basic Operation
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Cable Rider ZPH
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1 = Supported power sensor (e.g R&S FSH-Z1, R&S NRP-Z11)
2 = Power sensor connector (DUT)
3 = USB binder adaptor (R&S FSH-Z101)
4 = USB port connector
Measuring the power
1. Press the MODE key.
2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey.
The R&S Cable Rider ZPH switches its operating mode.
If the R&S Cable Rider ZPH recognizes a power sensor, it sets up a connection via the
USB interface. After a few seconds, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH shows the measured
power.
If no power sensor has been connected or is not connected appropriately, the R&S
Cable Rider ZPH shows nothing.
If there are communication problems between the R&S Cable Rider ZPH and the
power sensor, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH displays an error message that indicates a
possible cause.
For more information on th error messagges, see
Zeroing the power sensor
To compensate internal offsets of the power meter, a zeroing for the power sensor is
required before starting the measurement.
1. Select the "Zero" softkey.
Do not to apply any signals to the power sensor while zeroing is active.
A popup message box is displayed to provide instructions during the zeroing of the
power sensor.
Using Power Meter
