Signal generator settings
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values to compensate the losses with internal control functions or with an external con-
trol circuit in real time.
R&S NRP power sensors are highly accurate standalone measuring devices, suitable
for a wide range of applications. The power sensors communicate directly with the sig-
nal generator, calculate the average or peak power internally, include S-parameter cor-
rection and return the measurement results to the generator.
The R&S SGS works with any sensor of the R&S NRP series and can perform up to
four power measurements simultaneously.
Check the firmware version of the R&S NRP sensors regularly. Update the firmware, if
necessary.
For updates, see the Rohde & Schwarz website http://www.rohde-schwarz.com in sec-
tion "Power Meters & Voltmeters".
9.5.8.1 Connecting R&S NRP power sensors to the R&S SGS
R&S NRP sensors are connected to the R&S SGS in the following ways:
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Connection to the USB In connector
Requires a USB Adapter Micro-A to A and the following cables, depending on the
used sensor type:
– R&S NRP-ZK6 and an R&S NRP-Z3 with external power supply for R&S
NRPxx power sensors
– R&S NRP-Z3 with external power supply for sensors of the R&S NRP-Zxx fam-
ily
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Connection via R&S NRP-Z5 sensor hub, see Using the R&S NRP-Z5 sensor hub.
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Connection via USB hub with external power supply unit, see Using USB hub.
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Connection via LAN for R&S NRPxxxSN power sensors
Using the Ethernet interface requires PoE (Power over Ethernet) to provide the
electrical power.
To establish the connection, you can use:
– A PoE Ethernet switch, e.g. R&S NRP-ZAP1 and an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
– A PoE injector and an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
Using the R&S NRP-Z5 sensor hub
The R&S NRP-Z5 USB sensor hub (high-speed USB 2.0) can host up to 4 R&S NRP
sensors. It provides simultaneous internal and external triggering of all connected sen-
sors.
Figure 9-2 illustrates the connection as principle. For details, see the description
R&S
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NRP
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Series Power Sensors getting started.
Level and power-on settings
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