Keysight N9912A - Power Meter Mode (Option 302)

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Keysight Handheld Analyzers

N9912A User’s Guide

11 Power Meter Mode (Option 302)

Power Meter measurements are made with Keysight USB power sensors.

Power readings are displayed on the FieldFox screen.

In this Chapter

“Supported Power Sensors” on page 11-2

“How to Connect the Power Sensor” on page 11-2

“Average / Peak” on page 11-3

“Zeroing” on page 11-3

“Frequency” on page 11-4

“Source Control” on page 11-4

“Scale” on page 11-5

“Relative and Offset Power Measurements” on

page 11-6

“Display Units” on page 11-6

“Averaging” on page 11-7

“Single or Continuous Measure” on page 11-7

Main Page

Safety Notices2
Table of Contents5
Overview15
- Options and Features15
- Accessories17
- Fieldfox Manuals, Software, and Supplemental Help18
  - Conventions that Are Used in the Manual18
  - Safety Notes19
Preparing for Initial Use of Your New Fieldfox21
- Check the Shipment21
- Meeting Power Requirements for the AC/DC Adapter21
- Install the Lithium-Ion Battery22
  - Battery Usage22
- Fieldfox ON/OFF Settings23
  - Power Button LED Status24
- Fieldfox High Temperature Protection24
- Avoid Overpowering the Fieldfox25
- Take the Fieldfox Tour27
- How to Enter Numeric Values34
  - Multiplier Abbreviations34
- Connector Care35
CAT (Cable and Antenna Test) Mode37
- CAT Mode Settings39
- Return Loss Measurements48
  - How to Measure Return Loss48
- 1-Port Cable Loss Measurements48
  - How to Make a 1-Port Cable Loss Measurement49
- 2-Port Insertion Loss Measurements50
DTF (Distance to Fault) Measurements53
- How to Make DTF Measurements54
- DTF Measurement Settings55
NA (Network Analyzer) Mode65
- NA Mode Settings67
Time Domain - Option 01085
- Overview87
- Time Domain (Transform) Settings88
- Trace Settings93
  - Transform Enable93
  - Gate Enable93
- Gating94
Calibration for NA, CAT, and VVM Modes97
- Why and When to Calibrate98
- Verifying Calibration and Jumper Cable Integrity106
  - Verify a Calibration106
  - Test the Jumper Cable106
- Calibration Method Summary107
SA (Spectrum Analyzer) Mode109
- SA Mode Settings112
- Channel Measurements145
Interference Analyzer (SA Mode) - Option 236158
- Spectrogram and Waterfall Displays158
Channel Power Meter Mode - Option 311175
- CPM Settings175
Power Meter Mode (Option 302)179
- Supported Power Sensors180
  - How to Connect the Power Sensor180
- Power Meter Settings181
12 Frequency Offset Using Power Sensor (FOPS) - Option187
- Overview189
- FOPS Settings191
Pulse Measurements Mode - Option 330199
- Supported Power Sensors199
  - Switching between Pulse Measurement Mode and Power Meter Mode199
  - How to Connect the Power Sensor199
- Pulse Measurement Settings200
VVM (Vector Voltmeter) Mode - Option 308215
- Overview215
- VVM Mode Settings216
- 1-Port Cable Trimming Measurements221
  - How to Make a 1-Port Cable Trimming Measurement221
- 2-Port Transmission Measurements223
  - How to Make a 2-Port Transmission Measurement223
Channel Scanner (SA Only and Option 312)225
- Using Channel Scanner225
- How to Set up Channel Scanner226
  - How to Define a Channel and Use Channel Scanner228
Data Analysis Features242
- All about Markers242
- All about Limit Lines254
- All about Trace Math259
File Management261
- Saving and Recalling Files262
- Printing271
  - How to Print the Current Screen or a Saved File271
18 System Settings273
- Run/Hold274
  - How to Perform a Single Sweep While in Hold274
- Preset275
  - How to Preset the Fieldfox275
- User Preset275
  - How to Set User Preset276
  - How to Recall User Preset276
- Volume Control276
  - How to Set Fieldfox Volume Control277
- Display Settings277
- Preferences279
- System Configuration283
- Service Diagnostics294
  - System Information294
Using the Mini-USB Port to Send SCPI Commands and Queries (N9912A Units with Serial Number Prefixes ≥5607 Only)297
- Mini-USB Connection to PC with IO Libraries297
20 Working with the Lithium-Ion Battery299
- Viewing the Battery Charge Status299
  - Service Diagnostics-Battery Screen300
  - Built-In Battery Gauge300
- Charging the Battery301
  - Internal Charging with the AC/DC Adapter301
  - Using the External Battery Charger (N9910X-872)303
- Reconditioning Battery304
- Battery Care304
- Maximizing Battery Life304
- Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal305
21 Safety Considerations307
- For the Fieldfox308
- For the AC/DC Adapter310
- For the External Battery Charger (N9910X-872)312
- For the Battery312
- Battery Protective Functions313
  - Active Protection313
  - Passive Protection314
- Batteries: Safe Handling and Disposal315
- Environmental Requirements315
- Electrical Requirements315
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions315
- Fieldfox Markings317
- Battery Markings318
- Packaging Markings319
- AC/DC Adapter Markings319
- Certification and Compliance Statements320
A:.connector Care Review323
B:.specifications/Data Sheet325
C:.instrument Calibration327
- How Often Should Calibrate My Instrument327
- How Do I Get an Instrument Calibration327
- What Are My Choices of Instrument Calibration328
D:.korean Battery Safety Translation329

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