Operating Concepts
R&S
®
NRPxxA(N)
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User Manual 1177.6017.02 ─ 05
Starting a measurement
1. Preset the R&S NRX and the connected R&S power sensors.
a) Press the [Preset] key.
b) Tap "Preset".
All parameters are set to their defaults.
2. If measuring in zero-IF mode (RBW
> 40
MHz), consider to zero the power sensor:
Note:
Turn off all measurement signals before zeroing. An active measurement
signal during zeroing causes an error.
a) Switch off the power of the signal source.
b) Press the [Zero] key of the R&S NRX.
c) Tap "Zero All Sensors".
3. Configure the measurement.
a) In the "Measurement Settings" dialog, select the "Measurement Type", for
example "Continuous Average".
b) Tap "Quick Setup"
> "Auto Set".
4. Switch on the signal source.
The measurement starts, and the result is displayed in dBm.
5. If necessary, perform further settings.
For a detailed description of how to measure in this setup, refer to the user manual of
the R&S NRX.
5.8
R&S NRP2
With the R&S NRPxxA(N) power sensors and an R&S NRP2, you can measure power
with up to four power sensors simultaneously. All sensor-dependent measurement
functions can be used and the results can be displayed in parallel.
Required equipment
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R&S NRPxxA(N) power sensor
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R&S NRP
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ZK6 cable to connect the sensor to the R&S NRP2
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R&S NRP2 base unit with FW version 7.11 or higher
R&S NRP2
