
Connecting to a PC
R&S
®
NRP-Zxx
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Setup
Figure 5-2: Setup with an active USB adapter
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S NRP
‑
Z power sensor
3 = R&S
NRP
‑
Z3
4 = USB connector
5 = PC with a USB interface
6 = Trigger source (optional)
7 = BNC cable (optional, not supplied)
8 = Plug-in power supply (optional, supplied)
9 = AC supply connector (optional)
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP
‑
Z power sensors may
damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensors as described in
Chapter 4.4, "Connecting the R&S NRP
Chapter 4.5, "Disconnecting the R&S NRP
1. Connect the cables as shown in
a) Connect the R&S
NRP
‑
Z3 active USB adapter to the power sensor.
b) Connect the power sensor passive USB adapter to the computer.
c) Connect the power sensor to the signal source.
d) Connect the R&S
NRP
‑
Z3 with a BNC cable to the trigger source
(optional).
Using an Active USB Adapter