Rohde & Schwarz NRP T Series, User Manual

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Preparing for Use
R&S
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NRPxxT(N)
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a) Connect the R&S NRP
‑
ZK6 cable to the power sensor.
See "To connect a cable to the host interface of the power sensor" on page 14.
b) Connect the power sensors to the R&S NRP
‑
Z5 sensor hub. You can connect
up to four sensors.
c) Connect the R&S NRP
‑
Z5 to the computer.
d) Connect the power sensors to the signal source.
e) Connect the delivered external power supply unit to the R&S
NRP
‑
Z5 and to an
AC supply connector.
f) Connect the trigger input of the R&S NRP
‑
Z5 with a BNC cable to the trigger
source (optional).
g) Connect the trigger output of the R&S NRP
‑
Z5 with a BNC cable to the trigger
device (optional).
2. On the computer, start a software application to view the measurement results.
See Chapter 5, "Operating Concepts" , on page 29.
3.6.2 Base Unit
As a controlling host, you can use an R&S NRX or R&S NRP2 base unit. You can also
operate the power sensor using other supported Rohde & Schwarz instruments with a
sensor connector. For details, see also the user manual of the instrument.
► Establish the connection with the base unit using:
● Host interface
See Chapter 5.7, "R&S NRX" , on page 39
See Chapter 5.8, "R&S NRP2" , on page 40
● LAN interface, if:
– Base unit is an R&S NRX
– Power sensor is a LAN power sensor
See Chapter 3.6.3, "Using a LAN Connection" , on page 18.
3.6.3 Using a LAN Connection
Requires power sensors with networking capabilities, the R&S NRP LAN power sen-
sors.
3.6.3.1 Connecting a LAN Power Sensor to the LAN
Depending on the available equipment, you can choose from different ways to connect
a LAN power sensor to a controlling host.
Connecting to a Controlling Host