Rohde & Schwarz NRP T Series, User Manual

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Preparing for Use
R&S
®
NRPxxT(N)
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3.6.1 Computer
If the controlling host is a computer, you can operate the power sensor using a suppor-
ted software, the web user interface or remote control. For details, see
Chapter 5,
"Operating Concepts" , on page 29.
► Establish the connection using:
● Host interface
See Chapter 3.6.1.1, "Simple USB Connection" , on page 15.
See Chapter 3.6.1.2, "R&S NRP
‑
Z5 Sensor Hub Setup" , on page 16.
● LAN interface, if the power sensor is a LAN power sensor
See Chapter 3.6.3, "Using a LAN Connection" , on page 18.
3.6.1.1 Simple USB Connection
All R&S NRPxxT(N) power sensors can be connected to the USB interface of a com-
puter.
Required equipment
●
R&S NRPxxT(N) power sensor
●
R&S NRP
‑
ZKU cable
Setup
NRP
3-Path Diode Power Sensor
MHz to GHz, 100 pW to 200 mW (−70 dBm to +23 dBm)
SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure 3-1: Setup with an R&S NRP
‑
ZKU cable
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S NRPxxT(N) power sensor
3 = Host interface connector
4 = R&S
NRP
‑
ZKU cable
5 = USB connector
6 = Computer with installed VISA driver or R&S
NRP Toolkit
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRPxxT(N) power sensors can damage
the power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in
Chapter 3,
"Preparing for Use" , on page 12.
1. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 3-1 :
Connecting to a Controlling Host