3-2 Using the Power Monitor Power Monitor, Option 5
3-2 PN: 10580-00305 Rev. L MS20xxC UG
Displaying Power in dBm or in Watts
Press the Units soft key to toggle between dBm and Watts.
Setting Relative Power
1. With the desired base power level input to the VNA Master, press the Relative soft key.
The power reading shows 100% because it is measuring the same power level.
2. If the power is lowered by 3 dB, then the relative power will show 50%.
3. If the power in Watts is increased from 1 Watt to 2 Watts, then the relative power will
show 200%.
In Figure 3-2, the Units are set for dBm, the Relative Power function is Off, the Offset
is 1 dBm, and the Zero function is set to Off. The figure is intended to illustrate the general
layout of the Power Monitor display. The displayed image on your instrument may be
different.
1 DUT (Device Under Test)
2RF Out
3 Attenuator
4 RF Detector (Power Sensor)
5 RF Detector Interface (for Option 5)
6VNAMaster
Figure 3-1. Power Measurement Setup With Attenuator