Operating Concepts
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6.1.5 Performing a Firmware Update
Use the firmware update program (PureFW) to load new firmware for the power sen-
sors. It is part of the R&S NRP Toolkit that is supplied on a CD-ROM together with the
power sensors. For further details, refer to the operating manual.
6.2 R&S NRPV
The R&S NRPV enables you to measure power in all available measurement modes.
Also, you can use up to four power sensors simultaneously.
The R&S NRPV software can be installed on any Windows PC. To make full use of its
functionalities, you must activate your R&S NRP
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Z power sensor with a license key.
Required equipment
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R&S NRP
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Z power sensor
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R&S NRP
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Z3, R&S NRP
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Z4 or R&S NRP
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Z5
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Windows PC with installed:
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R&S NRP Toolkit
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R&S NRPV (refer to the operating manual of the R&S NRPV for a description
of the installation process)
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License key (R&S
NRPZ-K1 option) for activating the power measurements for
your R&S NRP
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Z power sensor
Setup
Figure 6-1: Setup with an R&S NRP
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Z4 and an R&S NRPV
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S NRP
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Z power sensor
3 = R&S NRP
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Z4
4 = USB connector
5 = PC with installed R&S NRPV
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP
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Z power sensors may damage the
power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensors as described in
R&S NRPV