Performing Pulse Power Measurements
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Performing Pulse Power Measurements
R&S Spectrum Rider option
R&S FPH-K29 (order number: 1321.0738.02) option is required to operate the R&S
Spectrum Rider in the pulse power meter mode.
When you equip the R&S Spectrum Rider with the pulse power measurement, R&S
FPH-K29 (order number: 1321.0738.02) and connect one of the wideband power sen-
sors available from Rohde & Schwarz (R&S NRP-Z81, -Z85 or -Z86), you can perform
pulse power measurements with your R&S Spectrum Rider.
Like the normal power meter application, the pulse power application measures the
power of the whole signal in the frequency range of the (wideband) power sensor.
1. Press the [MODE] key.
2. Select the "Power Meter" softkey
The R&S Spectrum Rider activates the mode for power measurements.
Connecting the power sensor
You can connect the wideband power sensors to the USB port of the R&S Spectrum
Rider. For more information, see
Chapter 7.1.1, "Connecting a Power Sensor"
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on page 202.
The measurement starts as soon as the power sensor is connected.
Numerical result display
1. Press the [MEAS] key.
2. Select the "Meas Mode" softkey.
3. Select the "Average" menu item.
The layout and contents of the numerical result display are the same as those descri-
Graphical result display (Power vs Time)
The graphical representation of the results is a special feature only available with the
firmware option R&S FPH-K29.
1. Press the [MEAS] key.
2. Select the "Meas mode" softkey.
3. Select the "Power vs Time" menu item.