External Power Meters: Control Connection
Software Utility
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Figure 8-2: Auto config for R&S
NRP-Z58 (R&S
ZVA or R&S
ZVT)
8.2
VDI Erickson PM4 or PM5
The control connection between the VNA and a VDI Erickson PM5 or PM4 is estab-
lished via the Leveling Tool. It consists of two segments:
●
an IP connection between analyzer and Leveling Tool PC (the latter providing the
remote control interface to the "real" power meter)
●
a serial connection between Leveling Tool PC and power meter (see
"Setup with a VDI Erickson Power Meter"
To set up the power meter, select "PM4" or "PM5" from the main window of the Level-
ing Tool (see
). You are prompted with the following dialog:
Figure 8-3: Connection configuration for PM4 (left) and PM5 (right)
With suitable COM port and LAN IP settings, the analyzer can connect to the power
meter via the Leveling Tool:
●
"Port"
This setting specifies the COM port the power meter is connected to, either directly
or via USB to RS232 adapter. If the power meter is connected via USB (via adapter
VDI Erickson PM4 or PM5
