R&S NRP Series - Page 40

Operating concepts
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Setup
NRP
3-Path Diode Power Sensor
MHz to GHz, 100 pW to 200 mW (−70 dBm to +23 dBm)
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Figure 5-3: Setup with the R&S Power Viewer
1 = Signal source
2 = R&S NRP power sensor
3 = Host interface connector
4 = R&S NRP‑ZKU cable
5 = USB connector
6 = Computer with installed R&S Power Viewer
1. NOTICE! Incorrectly connecting or disconnecting the power sensor can dam-
age the power sensor or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect or
disconnect the power sensor as described in Chapter 3.4, "Connecting to a
DUT", on page 13.
Connect the power sensor to the signal source.
2. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 5-3.
For a detailed description, refer to Chapter 3.7.1.1, "Simple USB connection",
on page 16.
Starting a measurement
For a detailed description, refer to the operating manual of the R&S Power
Viewer. The manual is installed automatically during the installation of the
R&S Power Viewer.
1. Start the R&S Power Viewer.
2. Execute zeroing.
Note: Turn off all measurement power signals before zeroing. An active mea-
surement signal during zeroing causes an error.
3. Switch on the test signal of the signal source.
4. Select a measurement.
R&S Power Viewer