Measurement Basics
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6.3
Performing a Measurement
This measurement description is designed to give you a first impression. For further
information, see the description of the measurements, their results and their settings:
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Chapter 7, "Configuration for All Measurement Types"
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Chapter 8, "Measurement Types and Result Displays"
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Chapter 9, "Sensor Configuration"
Setup
1. Connect one or more R&S power sensors to the R&S NRX. See
How many R&S power sensors you can connect depends on the options of your
R&S NRX. See
Chapter 6.1, "Parallel Measurements"
2. Connect each R&S power sensor to a DUT (signal source). See the user manual of
the R&S power sensor for information on topics that need your special attention.
Starting a measurement
1. Preset the R&S NRX and the connected R&S power sensors.
a) Press the [Preset] key.
b) Tap "Preset".
Chapter 10, "Saving and Recalling Settings"
2. Depending on the power sensor and the measurement conditions, consider to zero
the power sensor:
Execute zeroing:
Note:
Turn off all measurement signals before zeroing. An active measurement
signal during zeroing causes an error.
a) Switch off the power of the signal source.
b) Press the [Zero] key.
c) Tap "Zero All Sensors".
3. Configure the measurement.
a) Open the "Measurement Settings" dialog, as described in
b) Select the "Measurement Type", for example "Continuous Average".
c) Tap "Quick Setup"
> "Auto Set".
4. Switch on the signal source.
The measurement starts, and the result is displayed in dBm.
5. If necessary, perform further settings.
Performing a Measurement