Getting Started
R&S
®
NRX
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User Manual 1178.5566.02 ─ 07
3.1.8
Connecting Power Sensors
The R&S NRX supports a wide range of R&S power sensors. See the data sheet for
detailed information.
Depending on the power sensor, you have different choices for connecting power sen-
sors.
3.1.8.1
Sensor Connectors A to D
See
Chapter 3.2.1.1, "Sensor Connector A and B"
Suitable for:
●
USB and LAN power sensors
●
R&S
NRQ6
●
R&S
NRP
‑
Zxx power sensors
NRQ6
Frequency Selective Power Sensor
LAN PoE+
Host
Interface
Sample Clock I/O (Default: 120 MHz)
LO I/0
Figure 3-1: Setup with an R&S power sensor (example)
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S power sensor
3 = Host Interface connector
4 = R&S NRP
‑
ZK8
5 = Sensor connector of the R&S NRX
6 = R&S NRX
Use an R&S NRP
‑
ZK8 cable to connect an R&S power sensor to the R&S NRX. If you
use an R&S NRP
‑
ZK6 cable, the reference clock and trigger are not supported.
1. 8
-
pin female connector of R&S NRP
‑
ZK8:
a) Insert the screw-lock cable connector into the host interface of the R&S power
sensor.
b) Tighten the union nut manually.
2. 8
-
pin male connector of R&S NRP
‑
ZK8:
a) Insert this connector into one of the sensor ports of the R&S NRX.
3. Connect the RF connector of the R&S power sensor to the signal source. For
details, see the user manual of the R&S power sensor.
Note:
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting an R&S power sensor can damage the
power sensor or lead to erroneous results.
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