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AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc
This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits
User Guide
USB &
POWER SENSORS
The PWR series covers:
0.009 – 8000 MHz
-60 to +20 dBm
50 and 75 Ω Impedance models
Peak & Average, RMS and CW models

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  • Page 1 0.009 – 8000 MHz -60 to +20 dBm 50 and 75 Ω Impedance models Peak & Average, RMS and CW models AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 2 Important Notice This guide is owned by Mini-Circuits and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. The information in this guide is provided by Mini-Circuits as an accommodation to our customers and may be used only to promote and accompany the purchase of Mini-Circuits’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.3.3 Bottom Center of Screen (Fig. 3.3) ................ 24 3.3.4 Right Side of Screen (Fig. 3.3) ................24 Page 3 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 4 4.2.4 Zoom on Pulse config window ................41 4.2.5 Calculated parameters................... 42 Chapter 5 – Revision History ............... 43 Page 4 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - General Information

    1.1 Scope of the User Guide This User Guide provides general introduction, installation instructions and operating information for Mini-Circuits PWR series of USB and Ethernet smart power sensors. For detailed instructions on specific measurement applications using Mini-Circuits measurement applications software see the Application Measurement guide.

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    Traditionally, when you wanted to measure signal power from electronic components or circuit boards, you’d have to connect them to a bulky and expensive bench-top power meter. Not anymore. Mini-Circuits PWR power sensors offer a whole new approach, using a quick, simple, ®...

  • Page 7: Service And Calibration

    PWR unit. To clean the connectors, use an alcohol solution, and to clean the PWR case, a soft, damp cloth. The recommended calibration cycle for Mini-Circuits PWR series smart power sensors is once a year. Calibration service is available from Mini-Circuits. For details; see Ordering, Pricing & Availability Information link from individual model pages on the website.

  • Page 8: Intended Applications

    Telnet protocol, as defined in RFC 854. 1.8.4 Supported software environments Mini-Circuits PWR series power sensors have been tested in the following operating systems: 32 bit: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Windows 98 64 bit: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Linux The power sensors will work with almost any software environment that supports ActiveX or ®...

  • Page 9: Model Selection Guide

    For additional details and ordering information, click on model P/N. *With Ethernet disabled, increases to 600mA with Ethernet control enabled Page 9 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Installation And Setup

    If you have had any problems installing the software, we’re here to help. Try following these complete step-by-step instructions. If you still experience problems, give us a call at Mini-Circuits Worldwide Technical support. It’s (718) 934-4500 or e-mail apps@minicircuits.com for North America, or go to minicircuits.com/contact/worldwide_ tech_support.html for other regional numbers and addresses.

  • Page 11: Installation

    2.2.3 The installation program will launch . Click the “OK” button to continue. Figure 2.2.3 Installation Program window Page 11 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 12 In most cases, the default will be your computer’s hard drive (C:)\Program Files (x86)\Mini-Circuits Power Meter\. Or Change it then click the large button at the top to continue.

  • Page 13: Power Sensor Physical Setup

    USB control. Figure 2.3.3a: Connections for USB control of a CW or RMS RC model Page 13 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 14 Ethernet control is not enabled indicator lights at Ethernet port will not light up. Figure 2.3.5: Connections for Ethernet control of Peak & Avg power sensor Page 14 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 15 2.3.6 For Ethernet control using Power Over Ethernet (RC models only) • Mini-Circuits RC power sensor models do not directly support PoE but an external PoE splitter could be used to enable their use on a PoE network. • Follow the instructions from the supplier to connect the splitter’s PoE interface into an Ethernet port supporting PoE.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 - Using Pwr Smart Power Sensors

    3.1.1 Go to the Start Menu and select All Programs>Mini-Circuits USB Power Meter (default), or go to the other destination address you selected earlier. The “Mini-Circuits USB Power Meter” icon should be waiting there for you. Click on it and get started! Figure 3.1.1: Power Sensor Startup screen...
  • Page 17 Click OK and check the USB connections before clicking the ‘reset connection’ button. Figure 3.1.5: No USB unit found Page 17 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 18 RF power or the power is below the sensors dynamic range a ‘Power Too Low’ notice will appear. Figure 3.1.7: Power Too Low Page 18 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 19 IP address, or disable the proxy server to connect to the power sensor via Ethernet. Page 19 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 20 USB 2.0 port. Figure 3.1.12: Ethernet Config. screen for Peak power sensor Page 20 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 21: Ethernet Interface (Rc Suffix Models Only)

    The search window will close and the IP address and port will be entered in the IP address field of the initial screen automatically. Figure 3.2.2: Ethernet IP search window Page 21 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 22 IP address to the list of addresses in the proxy server. Page 22 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 23: Main Screen

    Applications, see section 3.6 for details. Display Graph Check to activate real-time graph, see section 3.4 for details. Page 23 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 24: Top Center Of Screen (Fig. 3.3)

    (Not available in all models) Only in USB control opens the Ethernet configuration window Ethernet-Config to change the current configuration. See section 3.1.8 for details. Page 24 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 25 Changes central section of screen to Peak Power Sensor configuration screen to allow Peak PS config setting sample time and trigger mode. See section 0 for details. Page 25 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 26: Real-Time Graph

    Time at which real-time graph was started Arrows Use arrows to scroll back and forth in graph. Page 26 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 27: Relative Frequency Points Table

    Figure 3.5.3: Measurements relative to table Page 27 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 28: Creating And Using Offset Files

    Figure 3.6.3: Offset file browse window Page 28 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 29 Figure 3.6.5: Offset file browse window Note: Values in the offset file are subtracted, while values in offset value are added. Page 29 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 30: Data Record Window

    Export data in selected file to Excel file and open the new Excel file (requires Microsoft Excel to be installed on the local PC) File Page 30 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 31: View Graph

    Data recorded is saved to a text file in the format shown in Fig. 3.7.4 Figure 3.7.4: Data File Window Page 31 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 32: Create Excel File

    When exporting data to an excel file Data will initially be in format shown in Fig 3.6.5 Figure 3.7.5: Excel data Window Page 32 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 33: Firmware Update (Supported Models Only)

    3.8 Firmware Update (Supported models only) 3.8.1 All power sensors are shipped with the latest available firmware and an update is usually not required. Mini-Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues. Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for details.
  • Page 34 Figure 3.8.7: Firmware - Successful Update Page 34 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 35: Compact View

    Power sensor S/N, and the frequency entered but you must return to main screen to change any parameters. Page 35 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 36: Working With Multiple Sensors

    (See Fig 3.10.2) . Figure 3.10.2: Multiple power sensor windows Page 36 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 37 If only two sensors are connected via USB when clicking on USB it will automatically open the second sensor, without displaying the power sensor selection screen. Page 37 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 - Peak Power And Pulse Profiling

    Note: Sample period should be greater than expected cycle of RF signal. Page 38 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 39: Pulse Profile Analysis

    Calculated parameters display - Summary of the measured and calculated parameters of the signal captured in the “zoom on pulse” display Figure 4.2: Pulse Profiling Windows Page 39 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 40: Pulse Profiling Display Options (Fig. 4.2)

    • Markers are placed independently in each graph. Figure 4.2.2: Marker table Page 40 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 41: Zoom Graph Configuration

    Set width of zoom span in µs µs (2500 Max) Figure 4.2.4: Zoom on pulse parameters Page 41 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 42: Calculated Parameters

    Ratio of the peak power to pulse power of the signal (Peak Power - Pulse Power), in dB Page 42 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Revision History

    Added PWR-8P-RC model, and general Peak & Average power sensor functions. Rev Apr 12, 2018: Fixed errors in table of contents. Rev G. Page 43 of 43 AN-48-003 Rev.: G (April 12, 2018) M167331 (R93281) File: AN-48-003(G).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

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