Front Panel Operations; Measuring Power - Keysight V3500A User Manual

Front panel operations

Measuring power

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V3500A User's Guide
The V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter can be operated and
programmed using the front panel. All commands and
functions accessible through USB can also be accessed from
the front panel.
Use the following procedure to measure the power of a
signal with the best accuracy.
1 Set frequency reading.
Press left or right FREQUENCY keypads as needed to set an
appropriate frequency. The V3500A can be set from
10 MHz to 6000 MHz in 10 MHz increments.
The instrument returns to the default frequency value setting of 500 MHz
after the instrument is turned off.
2 Zero the V3500A.
Refer to "Zeroing the power meter" on page 18
information.
3 Connect the V3500A RF input port to the signal to be
measured. Refer to
information.
The top line of the display shows the measured power of the
signal. The measured power will be updated continuously
and displayed accordingly.
In the upper right- hand corner of the display, an "at"
symbol (@) is displayed whenever a new measurement is
completed and the results have been displayed. If this
symbol changes to the letter "H", the V3500A will hold the
present reading (the instrument is in hold mode). Press
HOLD to return to normal mode.
Knowing your Instrument
"RF connector" on page 5
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