Preparing for use
R&S
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NRP Series
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Setup
NRP
3-Path Diode Power Sensor
MHz to GHz, 100 pW to 200 mW (−70 dBm to +23 dBm)
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Figure 3-1: Setup with an R&S
NRP
‑
ZKU cable
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S NRP power sensor
3 = Host interface connector
4 = R&S
NRP
‑
ZKU cable
5 = USB connector
6 = Computer with installed VISA driver or R&S
NRP Toolkit
Set up as shown in
1. Connect the R&S
NRP
‑
ZKU cable to the power sensor. See
cable to the host interface of the power sensor"
2. Connect the R&S
NRP
‑
ZKU cable to the computer.
3.
NOTICE!
Incorrectly connecting or disconnecting the power sensor can dam-
age the power sensor or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect or
disconnect the power sensor as described in
Connect the power sensor to the signal source.
4. On the computer, start a software application to view the measurement
results. See
Chapter 5, "Operating concepts"
3.7.1.2
R&S
NRP
‑
Z5 sensor hub setup
The R&S
NRP
‑
Z5 sensor hub (high-speed USB 2.0) can host up to four R&S
NRP power sensors and provides simultaneous external triggering to all connec-
ted power sensors.
Required equipment
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1 to 4 R&S NRP power sensors
Connecting to a controlling host