Replacing an R&S NRP-Zxx with an R&S NRPxxA(N)
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Replacing an R&S NRP-Zxx with an R&S
NRPxxA(N)
The new R&S NRPxxA(N) sensors are compatible with the R&S NRP-Zxx series of
power sensors.
New power sensor
Replaces this sensor
R&S NRP6A/R&S NRP6AN - USB connected
R&S NRP-Z91
R&S NRP18A/R&S NRP18AN - USB connected
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To use the new power sensors, it can be required to update the drivers. For computer-
based software applications (R&S NRPV and R&S Power Viewer), install latest R&S
NRP Toolkit (V
4.17 or higher).
For using the sensors with R&S NRP2, signal generators, spectrum analyzers or other
Rohde & Schwarz instruments, install the latest firmware version.
8.1
Most Important Differences
The new and the old sensors are compatible as far as possible. However, there are
some differences:
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The state of the sensors is indicated by an LED, see
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After connecting the R&S NRPxxA(N) sensors, the first measurement can be avail-
able after 7 seconds (R&S NRP-Zxx: 4 seconds).
8.2
Prerequisites
R&S NRP Toolkit
Install the R&S NRP Toolkit V
4.17 or higher, see
Chapter 5.1, "R&S NRP Toolkit"
The new version of the R&S NRP Toolkit is compatible with both the R&S
NRP-Zxx
and the R&S NRPxxA(N) so that its installation does not affect the usage of the
R&S
NRP
‑
Z power sensors.
After the new version of the R&S NRP Toolkit is installed, you can connect the R&S
NRPxxA(N) power sensor to the computer and use it with Rohde & Schwarz software
applications or your own programs.
Prerequisites