Getting Started
R&S
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NRP2
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2 Getting Started
This chapter introduces the main functions and settings of the R&S NRP2, by means of
some basic power measurement examples.
Included topics:
● Brief introduction to the operation, on page 24 provides a quick introduction on how
to operate the instrument.
● Preset and zeroing, on page 27 explains how to set the R&S NRP2 and the R&S
Power Sensors to defined initial states.
● Measuring average power (Cont Av mode), on page 29 introduces standard power
measurement with the R&S NRP2.
● Window handling, on page 35 and Setting measurement functions, on page 40
explains the basic techniques for configuring result windows.
● Graphically representing power versus time, on page 42 represents graphically the
time characteristics in "Trace & Statistics" mode.
● Measuring average burst power (Burst Av mode), on page 46. enables you to per-
form a measurement of burst power without external triggering.
Some of the sections later on in this chapter assume familiarity with the basic operating
techniques which are introduced in the first sections. It is, therefore, advisable to go
through these sections first before considering other topics.
An in-depth description of the operation of the instrument is described in chapter 3,
"Manual Operation", on page 49.
2.1 Requirements
● Read the notes on putting the meter into operation in chapter 1.1, "Notes on putting
into operation", on page 7.
● A single-channel R&S NRP2 is sufficient for most of the examples used in the sequel.
However, if you want to work through all the steps in chapter 2.6, "Setting measure-
ment functions", on page 40 you will need a dual-channel instrument.
● Any sensor of the R&S NRP-Zx series is suitable.
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A signal source is required for the following measurements. It is best to use a signal
generator whose level can be adjusted. If a generator of this type is not available, the
R&S NRP2’s integral power reference (option R&S NRP-B1) can be used instead.
Requirements
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