Chapter 2 49
Installation and Setup
Setting up the System
System Configuration using Using a LAN Cross-over Cable
A cross-over cable (CAT-5, RJ-45 cable with cross-pinning) can be used to connect
the PSA and P-Series Power Meter if the instruments do not have IP addresses
assigned, or if a LAN hub is not available. See following instructions.
Step 1. Connect the PSA and power meter using a cross-over cable.
Step 2. Apply power to the PSA and power meter, then wait until they complete the
self-tests.
Step 3. On the power meter, perform system configurations for power meter.
1. Press
System, Remote Interface, Network Manual. The first block of the IP
address should be highlighted, for example 192.168.100.2.
2. Press
Select and enter the first 3 numbers. Press Enter.
3. Press the right arrow key to move the highlighted area. Press
Select and enter
the next 3 numbers. Press
Enter.
4. Continue this process until the complete IP address is entered.
5. Press the down arrow key and enter the Subnet Mask, for example 255.255.0.0.
Step 4. Perform system configurations for PSA.
1. Press the
MODE key, select Measuring Receiver.
2. Press
System, Reference, 10 MHz Out to select ON to provide a 10 MHz
frequency reference to the UUT. Verify that the UUT is accepting the external
reference (Ext Ref).
3. Press
System, Config I/O, IP Address, enter the PSA IP address (for example,
192.168.100.3), and then press Subnet Mask to set the PSA subnet mask (for
example,
255.255.0.0).
4. Press the
System, More, Power Meter, Power Meter Config keys.
5. Press
Conn Mode to select LAN connection mode.
6. Press the
Power Meter IP Address key. Enter the IP address, like 192.168.100.2.
Make sure the PSA and the power meter are using appropriate IP addresses
(like the ones shown here) to communicate.
7. Cycle power on the PSA (set the power switch to OFF then to ON). Wait until
the PSA finishes the auto Cal routine.
8. On the power meter, press
System, Remote Interfaces, and Restart Network so it
will recognize the new IP address that you set.
9. Press
System, More, Power Meter, Power Meter Config, then Verify Power Meter
Connection
. The grayed-out Show Setup key is enabled when the connection
between the PSA and the power meter is established.
10.Select the power meter channel number you are using by toggling the
Channel
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