Rohde & Schwarz NRP110TWG, Getting Started

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Preparing for Use
R&S
®
NRP Series
17 Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 12
15 = Host interface connector
16 = R&S NRP power sensor
17 = Signal source
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors can
damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in
Chapter 4, "Preparing for Use" , on page 10.
1. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 4-2 :
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 13
b) Connect the power sensors to the R&S NRP
‑
Z5 sensor hub. You can con-
nect 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 trig-
ger 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 6, "Operating Concepts" , on page 31.
4.6.2 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 instru-
ments 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 6.7, "R&S NRX" , on page 42
See Chapter 6.8, "R&S NRP2" , on page 44
Connecting to a Controlling Host