Rohde & Schwarz R&S NRP Series - Using a LAN Connection

Preparing for Use
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NRP Series
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● LAN interface, if:
– Base unit is an R&S NRX
– Power sensor is a LAN power sensor
See Chapter 4.6.3, "Using a LAN Connection", on page 18.
4.6.3 Using a LAN Connection
Requires power sensors with networking capabilities, the R&S NRP LAN
power sensors.
4.6.3.1 Connecting a LAN Power Sensor to the LAN
Depending on the available equipment, you can choose from different ways to
connect a LAN power sensor to a controlling host.
The Ethernet interface of a LAN power sensor requires PoE (power over
Ethernet). See Chapter 5.5, "LAN PoE Interface", on page 29.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To
avoid any impact, use category 5 cables or better.
Setup with a PoE Ethernet switch
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5
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HOST
INTERFACE
IN: 3 V or 5 V logic
OUT: min. 2 V into 50 Ω
max. 5.3 V
TRIG2
I/0
PoE
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NRP
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Figure 4-3: Setup with a PoE Ethernet switch
Connecting to a Controlling Host