R&S NRP18S Series User Manual page 13

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R&S NRP18S-xx
1 = Signal source
2 = Attenuator
3 = R&S NRP18S-xx power sensor
4 = Host interface connector
5 = R&S NRP‑ZKU cable
6 = USB connector
7 = Computer with installed VISA driver or R&S NRP Toolkit
Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP18S-xx power sensors can damage
the power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in
"Preparing for
1. Connect the cables as shown in
a) Connect the R&S NRP‑ZKU cable to the power sensor.
b) Connect the R&S NRP‑ZKU cable to the computer.
c) Connect the power sensor to the signal source.
2. On the computer, start a software application to view the measurement results.
See
3.6.1.2 R&S NRP‑Z5 Sensor Hub Setup
The R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub (high-speed USB 2.0) can host up to four R&S NRP18S-
xx power sensors and provides simultaneous external triggering to all connected sen-
sors.
Required equipment
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1 to 4 R&S NRP18S-xx power sensors
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1 R&S NRP‑ZK6 cable per sensor
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R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub with external power supply unit and USB cable
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BNC cables to connect the trigger input and trigger output signals (optional)
User Manual 1178.3686.02 ─ 05
Use", on page 9.
See "To connect a cable to the host interface of the power sensor"
Chapter 5, "Operating
Connecting to a Controlling Host
Figure 3-1 :
Concepts", on page 18.
Preparing for Use
Chapter 3,
on page 11.
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