Preparing for Use
R&S
®
NRP Series
18
Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 12
● LAN interface, if:
– Base unit is an R&S NRX
– Power sensor is a LAN power sensor
See
Chapter 4.6.3, "Using a LAN Connection"
4.6.3
Using a LAN Connection
Requires power sensors with networking capabilities, the R&S
NRP LAN
power sensors.
4.6.3.1
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.
The Ethernet interface of a LAN power sensor requires PoE (power over
Ethernet). See
Chapter 5.5, "LAN PoE Interface"
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To
avoid any impact, use category 5 cables or better.
Setup with a PoE Ethernet switch
1
4
6
5
3
HOST
INTERFACE
IN:
3 V or 5 V logic
OUT: min. 2 V into 50
Ω
max. 5.3 V
TRIG2
I/0
PoE
SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
NRP
7
2
Figure 4-3: Setup with a PoE Ethernet switch
Connecting to a Controlling Host
