R&S NRP18S Series User Manual page 30

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R&S NRP18S-xx
Required equipment
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R&S NRP18S-xx power sensor
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R&S NRP‑ZK8 to connect the sensor to the R&S NRX
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R&S NRX
Setup
Figure 5-3: Setup with an R&S NRX base unit
1 = Signal source
2 = Attenuator
3 = R&S NRP18S-xx power sensor
4 = Host interface connector
5 = R&S NRP‑ZK8
6 = Sensor input connector of the R&S NRX
7 = R&S NRX base unit
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
Starting a measurement
1. Preset the R&S NRX and the connected R&S power sensors.
a) Press the [Preset] key.
b) Tap "Preset".
2. If measuring in zero-IF mode (RBW > 40 MHz), consider to zero the power sensor:
Note: Turn off all measurement signals before zeroing. An active measurement
signal during zeroing causes an error.
a) Switch off the power of the signal source.
b) Press the [Zero] key of the R&S NRX.
c) Tap "Zero All Sensors".
3. Configure the measurement.
a) In the "Measurement Settings" dialog, select the "Measurement Type", for
b) Tap "Quick Setup" > "Auto Set".
4. Switch on the signal source.
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Use", on page 9.
All parameters are set to their defaults.
example "Continuous Average".
Operating Concepts
R&S NRX
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