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Page 1: ...R S ZVH Cable and Antenna Analyzer Quick Start Guide 1309 6900 12 06 ...

Page 2: ...on 1 90 and higher 2021 Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Muehldorfstr 15 81671 Munich Germany Phone 49 89 4129 0 E mail info rohde schwarz com Internet http www rohde schwarz com 81671 Munich Germany Subject to change Data without tolerance limits is not binding R S is a registered trademark of Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughou...

Page 3: ...ting up the R S ZVH 14 1 3 1 Using the AC Adapter 15 1 3 2 Battery Operation 16 1 3 3 Battery Maintenance 18 1 3 3 1 Handling 18 1 3 3 2 Storage 18 1 3 3 3 Transportation 19 1 3 3 4 End of Life 19 1 4 Connectors on the R S ZVH 20 1 4 1 RF Input 21 1 4 2 Tracking Generator Output 22 1 4 3 Power Sensor Port 22 1 4 4 Headphone Jack 23 1 4 5 AUX Input 23 1 4 6 BNC Connectors 24 1 4 6 1 EXT TRIG EXT RE...

Page 4: ...splay 40 1 6 7 Configuring Audio Output 41 1 6 8 Configuring Power Supply 42 1 6 9 Self Alignment 43 1 6 10 Using a PIN Code 43 1 6 11 Resetting the R S ZVH 44 1 7 Connecting the R S ZVH to a PC 45 1 7 1 Connecting the R S ZVH in a LAN 45 1 7 2 Connecting the R S ZVH in an existing LAN 48 1 7 3 Connecting the R S ZVH via USB 49 2 Getting Started 50 2 1 Using the Measurement Wizard 51 2 1 1 Definin...

Page 5: ... 4 3 Measuring CW Signals 66 2 5 Using a Power Sensor Option R S ZVH K9 68 2 5 1 Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor 69 2 5 2 Measuring Power and Return Loss 71 2 6 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings 73 2 6 1 Saving Measurement Results 73 2 6 2 Recalling Measurement Results 74 Index 75 ...

Page 6: ...Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions Keep the Basic Safety Instructions and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users The R S ZVH has been designed for lab operation as well as for service and maintenance applications in outdoor areas Thus the following safety instructions apply in addition to or contrary to the Basic Safety ...

Page 7: ...r condiciones adicionales para su uso Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales así como la documentación del producto y entréguelas a usuarios posteriores El R S ZVH está diseñado tanto para el uso en el laboratorio como para aplicaciones de servicio y mantenimiento al aire libre En consecuencia las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes son aplicables de manera adicional a las Inform...

Page 8: ...nden Abschnitten möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen Bewahren Sie die Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise und die Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere Benutzer des Produkts weiter Der R S ZVH wurde für den Einsatz im Labor sowie für Service und Wartungseinsätze im Freien entwickelt Deshalb gelten zusätzlich oder im Gegensatz...

Page 9: ...uer des conditions d exploitation supplémentaires Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces documents aux autres utilisateurs Le R S ZVH a été conçu pour le fonctionnement en laboratoire ainsi que pour les applications de service et de maintenance en extérieur Par conséquent les instructions de sécurité suivantes s appliquent en ...

Page 10: ...k with the available software options and applications Manual for Remote Control Operation The software manual for the R S ZVH K40 provides a detailed description of the remote control option It covers the following topics introduction to the operation of the R S ZVH via remote control detailed description of the remote control commands available with the R S ZVH K40 software application descripti...

Page 11: ...es including the corresponding release notes instrument drivers current data sheets application notes and image versions Calibration certificates The calibration certificates of your device are available online Visit the R S ZVH product page and select the item to download the calibration certificate You will be forwarded to a Gloris page https gloris rohde schwarz com calcert Enter the device ID ...

Page 12: ...ert help with any Rohde Schwarz product contact our customer support center A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation programming or applications of Rohde Schwarz products Contact information Contact our customer support center at www rohde schwarz com support or follow this QR code ...

Page 13: ...r the first time It contains general information about the R S ZVH as well as information about the available connectors and the general system configuration Contents Unpacking the R S ZVH p 12 Overview of Controls p 13 Setting up the R S ZVH p 14 Connectors on the R S ZVH p 20 Managing Options p 28 Configuring the R S ZVH p 31 Connecting the R S ZVH to a PC p 45 ...

Page 14: ...ower shell The two shells are held together by tape The packaging contains all accessories that are supplied with the instrument Remove the tape and open the packaging Remove the R S ZVH and its accessories Remove the protective film from the screen 1 USB cable 2 LAN cable 3 AC adapter 4 AC plug country specific 5 Upper and lower shell 6 R S ZVH 7 Lithium ion battery 8 CD ROM 9 Quick Start manual ...

Page 15: ...ap 4 LAN and Mini USB ports behind protective cap 5 Softkey labels on display 6 Softkeys 7 Function keys 8 Alphanumeric keypad 9 Kensington lock 10 DC port 11 On Off key 12 Entry keys 13 Unit keys 14 Cursor keys 15 Preset key 16 Rotary knob 17 Screenshot key 18 Setup key 19 Display 20 SD card slot USB port behind protective cap 21 Tracking generator output N connector 22 Power sensor jack ...

Page 16: ... For use on site or service measurements it is best to hold the instrument in both hands All controls are easy to reach It is also recommended to use the R S HA Z222 carrying bag in order to leave both hands free for work on the device under test DUT You can also use the grip on the top of the R S ZVH to hang it from cabinet doors for example Before you turn on the R S ZVH you should insert the li...

Page 17: ...plug included in the delivery 2 to the AC adapter Finally connect the plug to an AC power outlet The voltage range of the AC power supply is 100 V to 240 V AC When the R S ZVH is supplied with power you can turn it on with the button on the front panel Risk of instrument damage To avoid instrument damage only use the power supply included in the delivery R S HA Z201 make sure that AC supply voltag...

Page 18: ...t is switched on the charging time is extended to about 3 5 hours because the charging current is reduced by the power drain of the R S ZVH During operation in the field you can also charge the battery with the R S HA Z202 car adapter order no 1309 6117 00 You can connect the car adapter to the DC port With the car adapter you are able to charge the R S ZVH via the car s cigarette lighter socket W...

Page 19: ...t with power via the AC power adapter An orange LED CHARGE on the charger indicates the charging process The orange LED turns off when the battery is fully charged When the battery is fully charged a green LED READY turns on instead 1 External charger R S HA Z203 2 Lithium ion battery R S HA Z204 or HA Z206 3 Power supply unit R S Z201 or car adapter R S HA Z202 Turn off the R S ZVH while driving ...

Page 20: ...f the battery has been short circuited charge it to reset the electronics If the battery still does not work contact the Rohde Schwarz customer support Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Do not solder directly to the battery 1 3 3 2 Storage The battery self discharges while not in use When storing the battery for an extended period of time make sure to handle the...

Page 21: ...ial regulations apply for transporting the battery The battery cells contain no metallic lithium 1 3 3 4 End of Life The capacity of the battery decreases after it has gone through numerous charge cycles and nears its end of life When the battery is dead do not open the battery Dispose of it at a suitable collection point ...

Page 22: ...he R S ZVH has several connectors The connectors are either on the upper left or right side Contents RF Input p 21 Tracking Generator Output p 22 Power Sensor Port p 22 Headphone Jack p 23 AUX Input p 23 BNC Connectors p 24 Mini USB and LAN Ports p 26 Mechanical Locking Device p 26 DC Port p 27 USB Port p 27 SD Card Slot p 27 ...

Page 23: ...e at the RF input is 20 dBm or 100 mW The R S ZVH may be loaded with up to 30 dBm or 1 W for up to three minutes If you apply 1 W for a longer period the R S ZVH may be destroyed The RF input is protected from static discharges and voltage pulses by a limiting circuit Risk of electrical shock In order to avoid electrical shock the DC input voltage must never exceed the value specified on the housi...

Page 24: ...aximum of 40 dB in 1 dB steps Risk of instrument damage To avoid damage to the tracking generator output the reverse voltage up to the voltage stated on the R S ZVH housing must not be exceeded 1 4 3 Power Sensor Port The connector for power sensors is located on the top of the R S ZVH The connector is configured especially for power sensors It is used for both the power supply and data transfer v...

Page 25: ...nector for headphones is located on the top of the R S ZVH The internal impedance of the connector is approximately 10 Ohm 1 4 5 AUX Input The AUX input is located on the left side of the R S ZVH under a protective cap You can connect various accessories like the GPS receiver R S HA Z240 order no 1309 6700 02 to the AUX connector ...

Page 26: ...The trigger threshold is similar to that of TTL signals The 10 MHz reference signal that you can apply is used for frequency synchronization The level of the reference signal must be larger than 0 dBm When the BNC connector is configured for the external reference but no reference signal is present the R S ZVH displays an appropriate message Thus measurements without a valid reference can be avoid...

Page 27: ...ediate frequency output 54 4 MHz Risk of instrument damage To avoid damage to the tracking generator output never apply currents greater than 600 mA or voltages greater than 20 V to the BNC connectors if the BNC connectors are not configured as BIAS input ports If they are configured as BIAS ports never apply currents greater than 600 mA or voltages greater than 50 V ...

Page 28: ... S ZVH behind a protective cap You can connect the R S ZVH to a PC via USB or LAN and transfer data in both directions Configure the USB and LAN connection via the Instrument Setup For more information see Connecting the R S ZVH to a PC on page 45 1 4 8 Mechanical Locking Device A Kensington Lock can be anchored to the R S ZVH housing to secure the R S ZVH to a workstation mechanically ...

Page 29: ...e DC connector You can also use the DC connector to charge the battery 1 4 10 USB Port The USB port is located on the right side of the R S ZVH behind a protective cap You can use the USB interface to connect a memory stick and store data sets or screenshots for example 1 4 11 SD Card Slot The SD Card slot is located on the right side of the R S ZVH behind a protective cap You can use an SD card t...

Page 30: ...te option key Confirm the entry with the ENTER key If you have entered the correct code the R S ZVH shows If you have entered an incorrect code the R S ZVH shows Enter the correct code again 1 5 2 Checking Installed Options In the Setup menu the R S ZVH shows all options that are currently installed Press the SETUP key Press the Installed Options softkey The R S ZVH shows a list of all available o...

Page 31: ...all and activate licenses on the R S ZVH This page features three areas The first area shows the details of the connected device including the device ID and the IP address The second area provides functionality to install and activate licenses Install Registered License Keys and Activate Licenses Follow this link if you have purchased a registered license Registered licenses only work in combinati...

Page 32: ...ic device ID Unregister License Follow this link if you have installed a portable license Portable licenses work in combination with several device IDs However you have to unregister it on one device before you can use it on another Move Portable License Follow this link if you want to move a portable license Moving a portable license is possible without unregistering the license Opens a detailed ...

Page 33: ...key Press the Instrument Setup softkey The R S ZVH opens the corresponding dialog box Select the item you want to modify with the rotary knob or the cursor keys Contents Configuring the Hardware p 32 Configuring Antennas p 34 Using the GPS Receiver p 35 Configuring Date and Time p 37 Selecting Regional Attributes p 38 Configuring the Display p 40 Configuring Audio Output p 41 Configuring Power Sup...

Page 34: ...ory detection state from the dropdown menu Confirm the selection with the ENTER key When this feature is on the name of the connected accessory is displayed in the Detected Accessory field Configuring the BNC connectors You can use the BNC connectors for various applications For more information on the supported applications see BNC Connectors on page 24 In the Instrument Setup dialog box select t...

Page 35: ...ivate an internal DC bias In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Internal DC Bias item Press the ENTER key A dropdown menu to turn the internal DC bias on and off opens Select the port for the internal DC bias Confirm the selection with the ENTER key The voltage range is from 12 V to 32 V in 1 V steps In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Internal DC Bias Level Volt item Press the E...

Page 36: ...06 34 1 6 2 Configuring Antennas You can use the log periodic antenna R S HL300 order no 4097 3005 02 or the active directional antenna R S HE300 with the R S ZVH For a comprehensive description of the antennas and their functionality refer to the user manuals delivered with the product ...

Page 37: ...PS receiver In addition the R S ZVH shows some information about the GPS connection like the number of tracked satellites or the signal quality Enabling the GPS receiver In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the GPS Function item Press the ENTER key A dropdown menu to turn the GPS receiver on and off opens Turn the GPS receiver on or off as required Confirm the selection with the ENTER key Whe...

Page 38: ... the title bar indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled but that there is no fix connection to a satellite The GPS information bar is red The coordinates are not updated in the title bar indicates that the GPS receiver is enabled but that the receiver is not connected not connected properly or defective The GPS information bar is red The coordinates are not updated The title bar shows no symbol ...

Page 39: ...t Confirm the entry with the ENTER key Setting the time In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Set Time item Press the ENTER key Enter the time you want with the numeric keys Confirm the entry with the ENTER key After you have entered the time the R S ZVH verifies the validity of the time If it is not a valid time it sets the next valid time Selecting the time zone In the Instrument Setup d...

Page 40: ...up dialog box select the Language item Press the ENTER key A dropdown menu opens to select the language Select one of the languages from the dropdown menu Confirm the selection with the ENTER key Setting the date format The R S ZVH provides several formats to display the date as In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Date Format item Press the ENTER key A dropdown menu opens to select the d...

Page 41: ...0 12 06 39 Setting the length unit In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Length Unit item Press the ENTER key A dropdown menu opens to select the length unit Select the length unit you are most comfortable with from the dropdown menu Confirm the selection with the ENTER key ...

Page 42: ...ck and white display Under extreme light conditions it can be of advantage to select the high contrast monochrome display Adjusting the display backlight In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Display Backlight item Press the ENTER key Enter the backlight intensity you want with the numeric keys The backlight intensity is a percentage from 0 to 100 with 100 being the brightest Confirm the e...

Page 43: ...eper volume The system beeper volume sets the volume of the system beeper of the R S ZVH used for example if a message box pops up In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the System Beeper Volume item Press the ENTER key Enter the volume you want with the numeric keys The system beeper volume is a percentage from 0 to 100 with 100 being the loudest Confirm the entry with the ENTER key Turning au...

Page 44: ...el is reached the battery symbol in the title bar turns red and starts blinking In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Battery Low Level item Press the ENTER key Enter the charge level in percent of a fully charged battery with the numeric keys Confirm the entry with the ENTER key Turning audio output in case of battery low level state on and off The R S ZVH also allows you to turn on an au...

Page 45: ...on kit that you want to use for the self alignment In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Calibration Kit item The R S ZVH opens a dialog box to select a calibration kit Select the required calibration kit Performing self alignment In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the Self Alignment item Press the ENTER key The R S ZVH initiates the self alignment procedure and shows a warning mess...

Page 46: ...tting the R S ZVH A Reset to Factory Settings resets the R S ZVH to the factory defaults During a reset the R S ZVH restores the original configuration It also deletes all customized datasets limit lines standards channel tables cable models etc Instead it will reinstall all the datasets that have been available after delivery Risk of data loss All datasets you have saved will be deleted during a ...

Page 47: ...setup file Follow the instructions on the screen Alternatively you can download the latest R S ZVHView from the R S ZVH product homepage Firewall settings If no connection can be established between the software and the R S ZVH after successful configuration check the firewall settings on your PC 1 7 1 Connecting the R S ZVH in a LAN You can connect the R S ZVH directly to the PC with the LAN cabl...

Page 48: ...subnet mask of the PC with the numeric keys Confirm the entry with the ENTER key After you have matched the subnet mask you can define the IP address When both devices are in the same subnet the first three digits of the IP address are usually the same 192 in the example below Example IP address PC 192 0 2 0 IP address R S ZVH 192 0 2 10 Identify the IP address of your PC for example in the Micros...

Page 49: ... box Press the Add button to create a new network connection Specify a name for the new network connection for example R S ZVH Enter the IP address for the R S ZVH in this case 192 0 2 10 Confirm the entry with the OK button The connection is now created and configured and is added to the IP Configuration list Select the new connection labeled R S ZVH Press the Connect button to establish the conn...

Page 50: ...ks with a DHCP server DHCP permits automatic allocation of the network configuration to the R S ZVH connected via LAN cable For this purpose DHCP has to be active on the R S ZVH DHCP is off by default Turn it on like this In the Instrument Setup dialog box select the DHCP item Press the ENTER key A dropdown menu to select the DHCP state opens Select On to activate DHCP The R S ZVH is now allocated...

Page 51: ...stall the new hardware automatically The required drivers are installed along with the R S ZVHView software package When the drivers have been found on your system and the hardware has been successfully installed Windows shows a corresponding message Connect the R S ZVH via the Mini USB port to your computer Start R S ZVHView on the PC Select the USB tab in the Instrument Connect dialog box Select...

Page 52: ...ort overview of several basic measurements you can perform with the R S ZVH Contents Using the Measurement Wizard p 51 Identifying Cable Faults p 56 Measuring Transmissions Option R S ZVH K39 p 61 Using the Spectrum Analyzer Option R S ZVH K1 p 63 Using a Power Sensor Option R S ZVH K9 p 68 Saving and Recalling Results and Settings p 73 ...

Page 53: ...ement wizard you have to define a measurement set with the R S ZVHView software package and transfer it to the R S ZVH A measurement set consists of several datasets A dataset is a file that contains the settings of a specific R S ZVH configuration e g frequency scaling etc To get hold of a dataset set up the R S ZVH as you need and save the configuration or use one of the predefined datasets For ...

Page 54: ...tains the set of measurements to the R S ZVH Select the Wizard Set Control function with the button The R S ZVH opens a dialog box to select the measurement set s to upload Select the measurement set you want to upload Copy the files with the button The software stores a copy of the measurement set in the memory of the R S ZVH Alternatively you can use a memory stick or SD card to access a measure...

Page 55: ...that you can edit some of the parameters listed in the dialog e g User or Site Name Press the Load Meas Set softkey The R S ZVH opens the file manager Select a measurement set The R S ZVH loads the measurement set and shows its contents in the Wizard dialog box Press the Start Meas Set softkey The R S ZVH starts the measurement procedure by showing the instructions for the first measurement The co...

Page 56: ...ement sequence abort the measurement sequence When you have finished all measurements that are part of the measurement set the R S ZVH asks you if you want to save the measurement results Press the Save Meas Results softkey The R S ZVH saves the results on the selected storage device The results for a measurement set consist of a number of files each file corresponding to one of the performed meas...

Page 57: ...o download the results to your computer Select the Wizard Result Control function with the button The R S ZVH opens a dialog box to select the measurement set s to download Select the measurement set you want to download Copy the files with the button Now that the results are available you can start to compile a measurement report with the R S ZVHView Select the Report Generator with the button Th...

Page 58: ... DUT For measurements on DUTs that require an external voltage supply for example power amplifiers connect the supply voltage from a suitable AC power supply to the BIAS PORT 1 input Connect the RF test cable to the RF input of the R S ZVH You should use the RF cable Otherwise measurement results may be invalid Starting the measurement Press the MODE key Press the Antenna Cable Test softkey By def...

Page 59: ... BW softkey Enter 100 kHz as the measurement bandwidth Specifying the cable model To perform cable tests you have to specify the type of the cable and its approximate length Press the MEAS key Press the Cable Config softkey Select the Select Cable Model item The R S ZVH opens a dialog box to select the cable model Select the cable model that you need from the list of cables Confirm the selection w...

Page 60: ... get the best measurement results The R S ZVH provides several calibration methods for cable measurements For more information on the methods refer to the operating manual Press the CAL key The R S ZVH opens a menu that contains all available calibration methods Press the Full 1 Port softkey The R S ZVH asks you to connect a Short an Open and a Load to the measurement cable Firmly connect the shor...

Page 61: ...trace Both the level and frequency at their current positions are displayed on the screen Press the MARKER key The R S ZVH activates a marker and puts it on the maximum value on the trace A blue vertical line represents the position of the marker on the horizontal axis e g the frequency A small blue horizontal dash represents the marker position on the vertical axis e g the level The R S ZVH shows...

Page 62: ...tance to the cable fault you might also be interested in the loss that the cable has over a particular frequency span Press the MEAS key Press the Cable Loss softkey The R S ZVH now shows how much power is lost for a particular frequency span Using markers you can determine the magnitude of the cable loss for any particular frequency ...

Page 63: ...Hz as the start frequency Press the Stop softkey Enter 100 MHz as the stop frequency Calibrating the measurement For transmission measurements you have to perform a full 2 port calibration to get the best results Press the CAL key Press the Full 2 Port softkey The R S ZVH asks you to connect an Open a Short and a Load to port 1 Firmly connect the open the short and the load to the output end of th...

Page 64: ...R S ZVH Getting Started Measuring Transmissions Option R S ZVH K39 Quick Start Guide 1309 6900 12 06 62 ...

Page 65: ... input depends on the current reference level The R S ZVH provides two ways of automatic attenuation For the highest possible sensitivity it provides the Auto Low Noise attenuation mode For the lowest possible intermodulation it provides the Auto Low Distortion mode The main difference between the two modes is that the attenuation level is 5 to 10 dB higher in case of Auto Low Distortion than it i...

Page 66: ...n input field to define the attenuation The R S ZVH provides several methods to fill in input fields directly with the number keys with the rotary knob with the cursor keys While you can enter any number you want with the number keys using the rotary knob or the cursor keys is coupled to a certain step size in most cases If you use the rotary knob to change the attenuation for example the step siz...

Page 67: ...range from 15 to 20 dB and increases the sensitivity by 10 to 15 dB In the signal path the preamplifier comes after the RF attenuator and before the input mixer Press the SCALE AMPT key Press the RF Att Amp Imp softkey Select either the Preamp On or Preamp Off menu item The R S ZVH turns the preamplifier on or off The magnitude of amplification depends on the reference level This coupling to the r...

Page 68: ...uency 700 MHz Level 30 dBm Measuring the level Press the PRESET key The R S ZVH is reset to its default state After the preset the R S ZVH displays the frequency spectrum over its full frequency span At 700 MHz the generator signal is displayed as a vertical line To analyze the generator signal at 700 MHz in more detail reduce the frequency span Press the FREQ DIST key The R S ZVH opens an input f...

Page 69: ...he trace consists of 631 measurement points frequency points The marker is always positioned on one of these measurement points The R S ZVH calculates the marker frequency from the frequency of the measurement point the center frequency and the frequency span that have been set The measurement point resolution and consequently the accuracy of the marker frequency readout therefore depend on the fr...

Page 70: ...the R S ZVH The power sensors R S ZVH Z1 and Z18 are especially designed for use with the R S ZVH You can connect the power sensors available for the R S ZVH to the RS 232 C interface on the top face of the R S ZVH This connector allows you to control the power sensor and supplies it with power It is also possible to use one of the R S NRP power sensors When you use one of these connect it to the ...

Page 71: ...rs However brief power peaks 10 µs up to 1 W 30 dBm are permissible Test setup Connect the cable of the power sensor to the power sensor jack of the R S ZVH 1 Power sensor R S FSH Z1 or R S FSH Z18 2 Power sensor connector DUT 3 Power sensor jack Measuring the power Press the MODE key Press the Power Meter softkey The R S ZVH switches its operating mode If the R S ZVH recognizes a power sensor it ...

Page 72: ...key to start zeroing The R S ZVH starts the zeroing process It asks you to wait until it is finished After zeroing is done the R S ZVH outputs the message Power Sensor Zero OK and again shows the power sensor softkey menu Connect the signal under test to the power sensor The R S ZVH shows the measured power level in dBm Entering the frequency To get the best results also enter the frequency of the...

Page 73: ...rical design Therefore they have to be inserted into the test setup in such a way that the Forward arrow on the sensor points toward the load in the direction of the power flux When measuring high powers pay strict attention to the following instructions to avoid personal injury and to prevent the power sensor from being destroyed Danger of skin burns and damage to the instrument Never exceed the ...

Page 74: ...he load Zeroing the power sensor Before performing the power measurement you should zero the power sensor For more information see Measuring the Power with a Power Sensor on page 69 After zeroing is done the R S ZVH outputs the message Power Sensor Zero OK and again shows the power sensor softkey menu Connect the R S FSH Z14 or R S FSH Z44 between the source and the load The R S ZVH displays the m...

Page 75: ...ZVH can store at least 100 data records in the internal memory which are differentiated by their names The R S ZVH provides a USB port and a SD card slot For more information see USB Port and SD Card Slot To use the SD card insert it into the slot until it audibly clicks into place Remove the SD card by pressing it in and then pulling it out 2 6 1 Saving Measurement Results Press the SAVE RECALL k...

Page 76: ...existing data set with the cursor keys and the numeric keys or create a new data set by entering a new name with the numeric keys Select the storage medium you want to use Press the Save softkey The R S ZVH saves the data set 2 6 2 Recalling Measurement Results Use the R S ZVH recall function to review previously saved measurement results and settings Press the SAVE RECALL key Press the Recall sof...

Page 77: ...38 DC bias 33 DC port 27 Directional power sensor 71 Display settings 40 External reference 24 External trigger 24 GPS information 36 GPS receiver 35 Hardware settings 32 Headphone jack 23 IF output 25 Kensington lock 26 LAN port 26 Languages 38 Length unit 39 Options 28 Positioning 14 Power overload beep 41 Power sensor 69 directional 71 Power sensor port 22 Power settings 42 Preamplifier 65 Pres...

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