Power Sensor Tour
R&S
®
NRPxxA(N)
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Table 4-1: R&S
NRPxxA(N) RF connector characteristics
Power sensor
Matching female con-
nector
Male connector
Tightening torque
R&S NRP6A
N
N
1.36 Nm (12'' lbs)
R&S NRP6AN
R&S NRP18A
R&S NRP18AN
4.2
Trigger I/O Connector
The trigger I/O is a connector of SMB type.
It is used as an input for signals if the trigger source parameter is set to
EXTernal2
. It
is used as an output for trigger signals if the sensor is operated in the trigger master
mode.
Further information:
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4.3
Host Interface
The host interface connector is used for establishing a connection between the power
sensors and a USB host or a supported Rohde
&
Schwarz instrument. For this pur-
pose, an external cable is needed. Two types of cables are available:
●
R&S NRP
‑
ZKU cable with a USB connector, for connecting the power sensor to a
USB host device (R&S order number 1419.0658.xx).
●
R&S NRP
‑
ZK6 cable with a push-pull type connector, for connecting the power
sensor to a base unit, R&S NRX or R&S NRP2, or other Rohde
&
Schwarz prod-
ucts with the round connector (R&S order number 1419.0664.xx).
These cables can be obtained in different lengths up to 5 meters.
4.4
Status LED
The status LED gives information about the state of the power sensor. The following
states are defined:
Indication
State
White
Idle state. The sensor performs no measurement and is ready for use.
Flashing white
Firmware update is in progress
Status LED