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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CPS2000
True-Average Connected Power Sensors
98408200A | Rev 0

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CPS2000 True-Average Connected Power Sensors 98408200A | Rev 0...
  • Page 2 Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Boonton Electronics assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 3 CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual SAFETY SYMBOLS This safety requirement symbol has been adopted by the International Electro-technical Commission, Document 66 (Central Office) 3, Paragraph 5.3, which directs that an instrument be so labeled if, for the correct use of the instrument, it is necessary to refer to the instruction manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Definitions ............................6 Setup & Installation ..........................7 2.1 System Requirements & Dependencies ................... 7 2.1.1 CPS2000 GUI System Requirements ..................7 2.1.2 CPS2000 GUI Software Requirements .................. 7 2.1.2.1 IVI Shared Components Availability ............... 8 2.1.2.2 VISA Implementations and Availability ..............8 2.2 Installation ............................
  • Page 5 CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual List of Figures Figure 1 - USB Device Selection ........................11 Figure 2 - TCPIP Search Success ........................13 Figure 3 - Software Overview........................15 Figure 4 - Multiple Device View ........................16 Figure 5 - Firmware Upgrade Menu ......................18 Figure 6 - Firmware Upgrade Process ......................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This document describes the setup and usage of the CPS2000-Series True-Average Connected Power Sensors, CPS2000 GUI application software, Boonton CPS2000 IVI.NET driver software, and Boonton CPS2000 IVI-C driver software. 1.2 Definitions Term/Abbreviation Definition Virtual Instrument Software Architecture.

  • Page 7: Setup & Installation

    To communicate with power sensors, the Boonton Power Viewer software application makes use of the Boonton CPS2000 IVI.NET driver. The Boonton CPS2000 IVI.NET driver is an IVI-Compliant driver included as part of the CPS2000 GUI application installer. Also included with the CPS2000 GUI application installer is the Boonton CPS2000 IVI-C driver.

  • Page 8: Ivi Shared Components Availability

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual 2.1.2.1 IVI Shared Components Availability The IVI and IVI.NET Shared Components required by the CPS2000 GUI software application and IVI drivers are included with the CPS2000 GUI application installer. Alternatively, the shared components are available from the official IVI foundation website: http://www.ivifoundation.org...

  • Page 9: Installation

    These components must be installed before using the CPS2000 GUI software. See section 2.1.2. Installation of the CPS2000 GUI software application Boonton CPS2000 IVI drivers can be performed using the CPS2000 GUI software application installer available on Boonton’s website.

  • Page 10: General Use & Configuration

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual 3 General Use & Configuration 3.1 Connecting to a Power Sensor The CPS2000 series of devices supports connection via USB and Ethernet (TCP/IP). Specifically, the supported modalities are as follows: Connected to PC via USB. Powered by the USB connection to the PC.

  • Page 11: Usb

    3.1.1.2 Setup Steps To setup and take measurements with a CPS2000 power sensor connected by USB, follow these steps: 1. Connect the CPS2000 power sensor to the PC using a standard USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type B Male cable.

  • Page 12: Ethernet

    1. Connect the CPS2000 power sensor to your LAN using a standard Ethernet cable. a. If not using Power over Ethernet, connect the CPS2000 power sensor to a power using a USB power adapter. 2. Start up the CPS2000 GUI application.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Settings Of A Power Sensor

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual 5. The software will then verify the IP. Figure 2 - TCPIP Search Success 6. Click OK to open the device. 7. The application will immediately begin taking power measurements. Auto-detect If the Cancel button is selected, the user will be returned to the Open Device window with Auto-Detect of USB devices disabled.
  • Page 14 CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual GENERAL USE & CONFIGURATION Page 14...

  • Page 15: Configuring A Power Sensor

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual Always-on-Top 3.2 Configuring a Power Sensor Feature The CPS2000 GUI application provides a simple device configuration UI. Show/Hide Global Settings Panel Show/Hide Undock & resize Y-Axis Live Power graph Configuration with Always-on- Top feature Figure 3 - Software Overview...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Multiple Power Sensors

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual 3.3 Connecting to Multiple Power Sensors The CPS2000 GUI application supports connecting multiple devices. To connect to additional devices, click the Add Device… button. To toggle the view between single and multiple sensor readings, navigate to View ->...

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Firmware On A Power Sensor

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual Global settings panel, affects all devices Applied device settings for each device that are linked to the global settings Device label – A user configurable label Toggle buttons to configure or remove a for a Power Sensor or Ratio...

  • Page 18: Figure 5 - Firmware Upgrade Menu

    CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual To upgrade firmware, the CPS2000 GUI application includes a utility for loading firmware onto a CPS2000 power sensor. The utility is accessible using the File -> Upgrade Device Firmware… menu: Figure 5 - Firmware Upgrade Menu...

  • Page 19: Other Features

    Users can select the display refresh rate from x to y. 3.5.2 Show Low Power Readings The CPS2000 power sensor can detect power levels below the specified measurement range. Users can elect to display these readings by selecting Show Low Power Readings.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    5. When finished, execute the following command: > blhost.exe --usb 0x1cb5,0x2000 reset 6. The device will reset and will then be available for use in the CPS2000 GUI application. 5 Boonton Resources on RF Power Measurements Information regarding power measurement and Boonton Power Sensor products is available free of charge from the Resource Library section of the Boonton website.
  • Page 21 CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual • Whitepapers: http://www.boonton.com/resource-library?brand=Boonton&go=white_papers • Articles: http://www.boonton.com/resource-library?brand=Boonton&go=articles • Webinars: http://www.boonton.com/resource-library?brand=Boonton&go=webinars RESOURCES Page 21...

  • Page 22: Appendix A - Software License

    IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Boonton Electronics, a subsidiary of the Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., for the Boonton Electronics software product identified above, which includes instrument software and may include associated media, printed materials, "online"...
  • Page 23 Product or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. To the extent the terms of any Boonton Electronics policies or programs for support services conflict with the terms of this EULA, the terms of this EULA shall control.

  • Page 24: Appendix B - Warranty & Repair

    There will be no charge for parts and labor during the warranty period. The Purchaser shall prepay inbound shipping charges to Boonton or its designated service facility and shall return the product in its original or an equivalent shipping container. Boonton or its designated service facility shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the Purchaser for domestic shipping addresses.
  • Page 25 CPS2000 Series Instruction Manual At Boonton's option, an extended Warranty period may be available for an additional charge. If an extended warranty option has been purchased, the extended period is substituted for the 3-year period above. Note that the extended warranty does not extend the instrument's calibration interval past 12 months.

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