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The buttons in the "External Devices" panel open the following dialogs:
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"Power Meters...", see
Chapter 5.19.4.2, "External Power Meters Dialog"
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Chapter 5.19.4.3, "External Power Meter Config Dia-
This button is active only if at least one external power meter is online (physically
connected, switched on, ready to be used).
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Chapter 5.19.4.4, "External Generators Dialog"
Switch matrices can be configured on the "External Ports" tab, see
Chapter 5.19.5.5, "Switch Matrix RF
USB-to-IEC/IEEE adapter, VISA
To control external devices equipped with a GPIB interface (but not with a USB inter-
face) you can use the USB-to-IEC/IEEE Adapter (option R&S ZVAB-B44, order no.
1302.5544.03). Option R&S ZVAB-B44 consists of an adapter and a driver software.
The driver software is installed on the network analyzer. Connect the USB port of the
adapter to any of the master USB connectors on the front or rear panel of the analyzer.
Connect the GPIB port of the adapter to the external device.
An appropriate Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) library which is needed
to control external devices via LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is part of the VNA firm-
ware.
Log Errors
Enables the transfer of error messages for external decives (e.g. connection errors) to
the error log. The error log appears in the "Info" dialog; see
Remote command:
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5.19.4.2
External Power Meters Dialog
The "External Power Meters" dialog configures external power meters so that they can
be used for measurements and power calibrations.
Access:
SYSTEM – SETUP > "External Devices" > "Power Meters..."
Background information
Chapter 4.7.18, "External Power Meters"
Setup Softtool