R&S NRP8S - User Manual

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NRPxxS(N)
Three-Path Power Sensors
User Manual
User Manual
Version 10
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R&S NRP8S Specifications

General

Impedance	50 Ω
Weight	100 g (3.5 oz)
Measurement Type	Average power
Measurement speed	Up to 1000 measurements/s
Storage temperature range	-20 °C to +70 °C
Connector Type	N-type
Calibration	Factory calibration

Summary

1 Preface

1.1 For Your Safety

Provides essential safety information for using the R&S NRPxxS(N) power sensor.

3 Preparing for Use

3.1 Unpacking and Checking the Power Sensor

Details how to unpack and check the power sensor for completeness and damage.

3.2 Operating Conditions

Outlines the necessary operating conditions for accurate measurements and to prevent damage.

3.3 Important Aspects for Test Setup

3.4 Connecting to a DUT

Provides instructions on how to connect the power sensor to a Device Under Test (DUT).

3 Preparing for Use (Continued)

3.5 Connecting to a Computer

Explains how to connect the power sensor to a computer via USB or LAN interfaces.

3.5.2.1 Connecting a LAN Power Sensor and a Computer

Details connection methods for a LAN power sensor using a PoE Ethernet switch.

3.5.1 Setting Up a USB Connection

Details the steps for establishing a USB connection between the power sensor and a computer.

3.5.2.2 Establishing a Connection to the Network

Describes methods for establishing a network connection between the sensor and the computer.

3.5.2 Setting Up a LAN Connection

Explains how to connect the power sensor to a LAN network and configure the interface.

3.6 Connecting to a USB Host

4 Power Sensor Tour

4.1 RF Connector

Details the RF connector used for connecting the power sensor to a DUT or signal generator.

4.3 Host Interface

Explains the host interface connector for USB connections to computers or instruments.

4.4 Status LED

5 Operating Concepts

5.1 R&S NRP Toolkit

Introduces the R&S NRP Toolkit, a software package for drivers and tools for power sensors.

5.1.3 R&S NRP Toolkit for Windows

5.2 Browser-Based User Interface

5 Operating Concepts (Continued)

5.3 Remote Control

Explains how to remotely control the R&S NRPxxS(N) power sensors.

6 Browser-Based User Interface

6.1 Main Dialog of the Web User Interface

6 Browser-Based User Interface (Continued)

6.3 Common Settings

6.4.1 Continuous Average Mode

Describes the parameters specific to the continuous average measurement mode.

6.4 Measurement Modes

6.5 Settings

6.5.1 Sensor Settings

Details parameters for optimizing measurement results, including range, Γ Correction, and zero calibration.

6.5.2 Averaging Settings

6.5 Settings (Continued)

6.5.3 Trigger Settings

Defines trigger parameters to set conditions for measurement initiation, including source, level, and delay.

6.5.4 System Settings

7 Firmware Update

7.1 Hardware and Software Requirements

Lists the hardware and software requirements needed for performing a firmware update.

7.2 Updating the Firmware

Details the methods for updating the firmware installed on the power sensor.

7 Firmware Update (Continued)

7.2.1 Using the Firmware Update for NRP Family Program

Guides through updating firmware using the dedicated R&S NRP Toolkit program.

7.2.2 Using the Web User Interface

Explains how to update firmware via the web user interface of the power sensor.

9 Remote Control Commands

9.1 Conventions Used in SCPI Command Descriptions

9 Remote Control Commands (Continued)

9.3 Common Commands

9.5 Controlling the Measurement

9.5.1 Starting and Ending a Measurement

Details commands for starting and ending measurements, including ABORT, INITiate ALL, and INITiate Continuous.

9.5.2 Triggering

9.5 Controlling the Measurement (Continued)

9.5.3 Controlling the Measurement Results

9.5.5 Configuring the Trigger

9.6 Configuring and Retrieving Results

9.6 Configuring and Retrieving Results (Continued)

9.6.3 Retrieving Results

9.7 Configuring the Measurement Modes

9.8 Configuring Basic Measurement Parameters

9.8.1 Configuring Auto Averaging

9.8.2 Setting the Frequency

9.8 Configuring Basic Measurement Parameters (Continued)

9.8.4 Configuring Corrections

9.8.4 Configuring Corrections (Continued)

9.8.4.3 S-Parameter Correction

9.9 Calibrating;Zeroing the Power Sensor

9.10 Testing the Power Sensor

9.11 Configuring the System

11.3 Status Reporting System

11.3.3 Status Byte (STB) and Service Request Enable Register (SRE)

12 Troubleshooting

12.1 Displaying Status Information

12.2 Performing a Selftest

Details how to perform a selftest for detailed troubleshooting information using remote control or web UI.

12 Troubleshooting (Continued)

12.3 Problems during a Firmware Update

12.4 Cannot Establish a LAN Connection