
Preparing for use
R&S
®
NRPxxP
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2. Tighten the union nut manually.
To disconnect the host interface of the power sensor
1. Loosen the union nut of the screw-lock cable connector.
2. Remove the cable.
3.7
Connecting to a controlling host
As a controlling host, you can use:
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For operating the power sensor, you can choose from various possibilities. For details,
see
Chapter 5, "Operating concepts"
3.7.1
Computer
If the controlling host is a computer, you can operate the power sensor in several ways.
For details, see
Chapter 5, "Operating concepts"
► Establish the connection using:
● Host interface
See
Chapter 3.7.1.1, "Simple USB connection"
See
3.7.1.1
Simple USB connection
All R&S NRPxxP power sensors can be connected to the USB interface of a computer.
Sleep mode
If a power sensor is connected to a laptop and you close the laptop, the power sensor
goes automatically into sleep mode to minimize its power consumption.
If you open the laptop again, the power sensor wakes up and enumerates in the host
system again. The power sensor does not recall the settings before the sleep mode
and starts afresh, as after booting or rebooting.
Required equipment
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R&S NRPxxP power sensor
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R&S
NRP
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ZKU cable
Connecting to a controlling host