R&S NRP
Requirements
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2 Getting Started
This Chapter contains step-by-step instructions for simple measurements and provides an introduction
to the R&S NRP's basic modes of operation. Each step is listed in order. The operating steps that are to
be performed are highlighted in grey, while the sections between contain screenshots and also com-
ments and references to more information.
The five sections describe the following:
)
Measuring average power
Step-by-step introduction to standard power measure-
ments with the R&S NRP.
)
Window handling (p. 2.11) and
)
Setting measurement functions
(p. 2.16)
Basic techniques for configuring measurement windows.
)
Graphically representing power
versus time (Scope mode),
Graphical representation of the time characteristic.
)
Measuring av. burst power
(Burst Av mode), p. 2.21
Measurement of burst power without external triggering.
)
Measuring average power in de-
fined time interval, p. 2.22
Power measurement in one or more successive timeslots
with internal or external triggering.
Some of the sections later on in this Chapter assume familiarity with the basic operating techniques
which are introduced in the first two sections. It is, therefore, advisable to go through the first two sec-
tions before considering other topics.
Requirements
•
Read the notes on putting the meter into operation in Chapter 1.
•
A single-channel R&S NRP is sufficient for most of the examples used in the sequel. However, if
you want to work through all the steps in the section
)
Setting measurement functions (p. 2.16),
you will need a dual-channel instrument.
•
An R&S NRP-Z1x or R&S NRP-Z2x sensor is required for the section
)
Measuring av. burst power
(Burst Av mode) (p. 2.21); all other sections can be worked through with the Thermal Sensors
R&S NRP-Z5x.
•
A signal source is required for the measurements that are described. It is best to use a signal gen-
erator whose level can be adjusted. If a generator of this type is not available, the R&S NRP’s inte-
gral power reference (option R&S NRP-B1) can be used instead.
