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- Page 1 ® R&S NRP Series Power Sensors Getting Started (>C1Ô2) 1419017002...
- Page 2 ® This manual gives an introduction to the R&S NRP series power sensors: ● R&S ® NRPxxA(N) average power sensors ● R&S ® NRPxxS(N) three-path diode power sensors ● R&S ® NRP18S-xx high-power three-path diode power sensors ● R&S ® NRPxxT(N) thermal power sensors ●...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S NRP Series Contents 1 Safety Information..............5 2 Documentation Overview............6 2.1 Getting Started Manual.................6 2.2 User Manuals..................6 2.3 Tutorials....................6 2.4 Instrument Security Procedures............7 2.5 Basic Safety Instructions..............7 2.6 Data Sheets and Brochures..............7 2.7 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA)....7 2.8 Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc....8 3 Key Features................ - Page 4 ® Contents R&S NRP Series 5.3 Host Interface..................28 5.4 Status LED...................28 5.5 LAN PoE Interface................29 6 Operating Concepts............31 6.1 R&S NRP Toolkit................. 31 6.1.1 Versions and Downloads..............31 6.1.2 System Requirements................32 6.1.3 R&S NRP Toolkit for Windows.............. 32 6.2 Browser-Based User Interface............34 6.3 Remote Control...................
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Page 5: Safety Information
® Safety Information R&S NRP Series Safety Information The product documentation helps you use the R&S NRP series power sensor safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety Instructions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users. -
Page 6: Documentation Overview
® Documentation Overview R&S NRP Series Tutorials Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S NRP series power sensor user doc- umentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S NRP series power sensor product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nrp-a-an www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nrp_s_sn www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nrp18s-xx... -
Page 7: Instrument Security Procedures
® Documentation Overview R&S NRP Series Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment (OSA) Instrument Security Procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S NRP series power sensor in secure areas. It is available for download on the Internet. Basic Safety Instructions Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important informa- tion. -
Page 8: Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, Etc
® Documentation Overview R&S NRP Series Application Notes, Application Cards, White Papers, etc. The "Open Source Acknowledgment" is provided on the user documentation CD- ROM, included in the delivery. It contains verbatim license texts of the used open source software. www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/nrp-a-an www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/nrp_s_sn www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/nrp18s-xx... -
Page 9: Key Features
® Key Features R&S NRP Series Key Features The R&S NRP series power sensors are the successors of the established R&S NRP‑Z series of RF power sensors. They provide a high-speed USB interface that constitutes both the communication port and the power supply connection. Also, most sensors are available with an additional Gigabit Ethernet interface with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power supply. -
Page 10: Preparing For Use
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Operating Conditions Preparing for Use For information on safety, see: ● Chapter 1, "Safety Information", on page 5 ● Chapter 4.2, "Operating Conditions", on page 10 Unpacking and Checking the Power Sensor Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and the accessory lists for the various items. -
Page 11: Considerations For Test Setup
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Considerations for Test Setup on the power sensor, observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the basic safety instructions and the data sheet of the power sensor. In particular, ensure the following: ●... -
Page 12: Connecting To A Dut
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a DUT EMI impact on measurement results Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results. To suppress generated electromagnetic interference (EMI): ● Use suitable shielded cables of high quality. For example, use double-shielded RF and LAN cables. -
Page 13: Connecting A Cable To The Host Interface
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting a Cable to the Host Interface Tighten the RF connector manually. 4. To ensure maximum measurement accuracy, tighten the RF connector using a torque wrench with the nominal torque recommended in Chapter 5.1, "RF Connector", on page 26. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Controlling Host
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host Connecting to a Controlling Host As a controlling host, you can use: ● Computer ● Base Unit For operating the power sensor, you can choose from various possibilities. For details, see Chapter 6, "Operating Concepts",... - Page 15 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host Setup 3-Path Diode Power Sensor MHz to GHz, 100 pW to 200 mW (−70 dBm to +23 dBm) SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY ‑ ZKU cable Figure 4-1: Setup with an R&S NRP 1 = Signal source 2 = R&S NRP power sensor 3 = Host interface connector...
- Page 16 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host Required equipment ● 1 to 4 R&S NRP power sensors ● 1 R&S NRP‑ZK6 cable per sensor ● R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub with external power supply unit and USB cable ●...
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Page 17: Base Unit
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host = Host interface connector = R&S NRP power sensor = Signal source Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors can damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in Chapter 4, "Preparing for Use",... -
Page 18: Using A Lan Connection
® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host ● LAN interface, if: – Base unit is an R&S NRX – Power sensor is a LAN power sensor Chapter 4.6.3, "Using a LAN Connection", on page 18. 4.6.3 Using a LAN Connection Requires power sensors with networking capabilities, the R&S NRP LAN... - Page 19 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host = Signal source = LAN power sensor = RJ-45 Ethernet connector 4, 6 = RJ-45 Ethernet cable = Ethernet switch supporting PoE power delivery, e.g. R&S NRP-ZAP1 = Controlling host 1.
- Page 20 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host = AC supply = Non-PoE Ethernet switch = Controlling host 1. Connect the RF connector of the sensor to the DUT. Chapter 4.4, "Connecting to a DUT", on page 12. 2.
- Page 21 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host = PoE injector = AC supply = Controlling host 1. Connect the RF connector of the sensor to the DUT. Chapter 4.4, "Connecting to a DUT", on page 12. 2.
- Page 22 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host 2. If the LAN status LEDs show another state, no connection is possible. For possible solutions, see: ● "Network status LED" on page 29 ● "Troubleshooting for peer-to-peer connections" on page 22 Troubleshooting for peer-to-peer connections 1.
- Page 23 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host ● <serial number> is the individual serial number of the power sensor. The serial number is printed on the name plate at the rear side of the sensor. It is part of the device ID printed above the barcode: ID: 1419.0035K02 - 101441 - Zd Serial Number...
- Page 24 ® Preparing for Use R&S NRP Series Connecting to a Controlling Host 4.6.3.4 Assigning the IP Address Depending on the network capabilities, the TCP/IP address information for the LAN power sensor can be obtained in different ways: ● If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), the address information can be assigned auto- matically.
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Page 25: S Nrp Power Sensors Tour
® R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Series R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour This chapter provides an overview of the available connectors and LEDs of the power sensor. Figure 5-1, the USB power sensor is shown on the left, the LAN power sensor is shown on the right. -
Page 26: Rf Connector
® R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Series RF Connector RF Connector The RF connector is used for connecting the power sensor to a device under test (DUT) or a signal generator. See Chapter 4.4, "Connecting to a DUT", on page 12. -
Page 27: Trigger I/O Connector
® R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Series Trigger I/O Connector Table 5-4: R&S NRPxxT(N) RF connector characteristics Power sensor Male connector Matching female Tightening torque connector R&S NRP18T 1.36 Nm (12'' lbs) R&S NRP18TN R&S NRP33T 3.50 mm R&S NRP33TN 3.50 mm/ 2.92 mm/ R&S NRP40T... -
Page 28: Host Interface
® R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Series Status LED Further information: ● For details on configuration, see the user manual. Host Interface The host interface is used for establishing a connection between the power sen- sor and a USB host. For this purpose, an external cable is needed. See Chap- ter 4.5, "Connecting a Cable to the Host Interface",... -
Page 29: Lan Poe Interface
® R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Series LAN PoE Interface LAN PoE Interface Available only for LAN power sensors. An RJ-45 connector is used to connect the Ethernet interface of the power sen- sors to a local area network (LAN). Ethernet interface requires PoE (power over Ethernet) If the Ethernet interface of the LAN power sensors is used, the electrical power has to be provided by power over Ethernet (PoE). - Page 30 ® R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Series LAN PoE Interface Color State Green The power sensor is correctly connected to the network. It has been assigned a valid IP address, either manually or via DHCP. The power sensor is not connected to the network correctly. Either the connection is erroneous or the sensor has not been assigned a valid IP address yet.
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Page 31: Operating Concepts
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRP Toolkit Operating Concepts For operating the power sensor, you can choose from various possibilities: ● Chapter 6.2, "Browser-Based User Interface", on page 34 ● Chapter 6.3, "Remote Control", on page 36 ● Chapter 6.4, "R&S NRPV", on page 37... -
Page 32: System Requirements
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRP Toolkit 6.1.2 System Requirements Hardware requirements: ● Desktop computer or laptop, or an Intel-based Apple Mac ● LAN interface and equipment for setting up a LAN connection. Chapter 4.6.3, "Using a LAN Connection", on page 18. - Page 33 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRP Toolkit 3. Accept the license terms to continue with the installation. 4. Click "Next" and complete the installation process. 6.1.3.1 Components of the R&S NRP Toolkit Access: "Start" > "NRP-Toolkit" The following tools are part of the R&S NRP Toolkit for Windows. Configure Network Sensor Useful if you have troubles establishing a LAN connection with an R&S NRP LAN power sensor.
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Page 34: Browser-Based User Interface
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series Browser-Based User Interface For further details, see the user manual. NRP Version Display Displays version information of all installed, power measurement-relevant soft- ware packages. R&S NRP‑Z Uncertainty Calculator Determines the expanded measurement uncertainty. The tool comes with a man- ual (PDF) that is also available in the "Start"... - Page 35 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series Browser-Based User Interface ● Device with a supported web browser installed: – Mozilla Firefox 33 or later – Google Chrome 36 or later – Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or later – Safari 5.1 or later Setup HOST INTERFACE...
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Page 36: Remote Control
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series Remote Control 3. Enter the instrument name or the IP address of the sensor you want to con- nect to. Example: http://nrp33sn-123456 For details on how to find out the IP address or hostname, refer to Chap- ter 4.6.3.4, "Assigning the IP Address",... -
Page 37: R&S Nrpv
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRPV ● Chapter 4.6.1, "Computer", on page 14 R&S NRPV The R&S NRPV enables you to measure power in all available measurement modes. Also, you can use up to four power sensors simultaneously. The R&S NRPV is provided on your documentation CD-ROM and on the Rohde &... - Page 38 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRPV Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors can damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in Chapter 4, "Preparing for Use", on page 10.
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Page 39: R&S Power Viewer
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S Power Viewer For a detailed description on how to measure in this setup, refer to the operating manual of the R&S NRPV. R&S Power Viewer The R&S Power Viewer is software that simplifies many measurement tasks. It is provided on your documentation CD-ROM and on the Rohde &... - Page 40 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S Power Viewer If you want to use an android device like a tablet or a smartphone, use the R&S Power Viewer Mobile. For details, see Chapter 6.6, "R&S Power Viewer Mobile", on page 42. Setup Figure 6-3: Setup with the R&S Power Viewer 1 = Signal source...
- Page 41 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S Power Viewer b) Select "Sensor > Zero (Signal off) ". 4. Switch on the test signal of the signal source. 5. For a continuous average measurement, select "Measurement" > "Continu- ous". The "Continuous" measurement window appears. It shows the measurement results numerically and some parameters that can be configured.
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Page 42: R&S Power Viewer Mobile
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRX R&S Power Viewer Mobile The R&S Power Viewer Mobile extends the functionality of the R&S Power Viewer to Android-based devices, such as a smartphone and tablets. You can download the R&S Power Viewer Mobile free of charge from the Google Play Store. - Page 43 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRX 4 = R&S NRP‑ZK8 5 = Sensor input connector of the R&S NRX 6 = R&S NRX base unit Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors can damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensor as described in Chapter 4, "Preparing for Use",...
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Page 44: R&S Nrp2
® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRP2 R&S NRP2 With the R&S NRP power sensors and an R&S NRP2, you can measure power with up to four power sensors simultaneously. All sensor-dependent measure- ment functions can be used and the results can be displayed in parallel. Required equipment ●... - Page 45 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRP2 b) Connect the R&S NRP‑ZK6 cable to a sensor input connector of the R&S NRP2. c) Connect the [RF] connector of the power sensor to the signal source. 2. Preset the R&S NRP2. a) Press the [(PRE)SET] hardkey.
- Page 46 ® Operating Concepts R&S NRP Series R&S NRP2 6. If necessary, perform further settings. For a detailed description of how to measure in this setup, refer to the operating manual of your R&S NRP2. Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 12...
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Page 47: Remote Control Interfaces And Protocols
® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series Remote Control Interfaces and Proto- cols For remote control, communication between the R&S NRP series power sensor power sensors and the controlling host is established based on various interfaces and protocols. Depending on the sensor type, the power sensors support different interfaces for remote control. -
Page 48: Usb Interface
® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series USB Interface USB Interface For remote control using USB connection, the computer and the power sensors must be connected via the USB interface. A USB connection requires the VISA library to be installed. VISA detects and configures the R&S power sensors auto- matically when the USB connection is established. - Page 49 ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series USB Interface Table 7-3: R&S NRPxxS(N) USB product IDs R&S NRP power sensor USB product ID R&S NRP8S 0x00E2 R&S NRP8SN 0x0137 R&S NRP18S 0x0138 R&S NRP18SN 0x0139 R&S NRP33S 0x0145 R&S NRP33SN 0x0146 R&S NRP33SN-V...
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Page 50: Ethernet Interface
® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series Ethernet Interface R&S NRP power sensor USB product ID R&S NRP90T 0x026C R&S NRP90TN 0x026D R&S NRP110T 0x015A Table 7-6: R&S NRPxxTWG USB product IDs R&S NRP power sensor USB product ID R&S NRP75TWG 0x01D1 R&S NRP90TWG... - Page 51 ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series Ethernet Interface TCPIP::<IP address or hostname>[::<LAN device name>][::INSTR] ● TCPIP designates the network protocol used ● <IP address or hostname> is the IP address or host name of the device ● [::<LAN device name>] defines the protocol and the instance number of a sub- instrument: ●...
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Page 52: Vxi-11 Protocol
® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series Ethernet Interface ● SOCKET indicates the raw network socket resource class Socket communication requires the specification of the port (commonly referred to as port number) and of "SOCKET" to complete the VISA resource string with the associated protocol used. -
Page 53: Socket Communication
® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S NRP Series Ethernet Interface ● High performance as with raw socket network connections ● Compatible IEEE 488.2 support for Message Exchange Protocol, Device Clear, Serial Poll, Remote/Local, Trigger, and Service Request ● Uses a single IANA registered port (4880), which simplifies the configuration of firewalls ●... -
Page 54: Contacting Customer Support
® Contacting Customer Support R&S NRP Series Contacting Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz product, contact our customer support center. A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, program- ming or applications of Rohde &... -
Page 55: Index
® Index R&S NRP Series Index Connecting ..........12 Android device Disconnecting ........12 R&S Power Viewer Mobile ....42 Application cards ........8 Application notes ........8 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) ..12 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ....11 Ethernet interface Brochures ..........7 Remote control ........ - Page 56 ® Index R&S NRP Series Interfaces ..........47 Protocols ..........47 Mobile measurements ......42 Socket communication ......53 USB interface ........48 VISA resource strings ......50 Network status LED .........29 VXI-11 protocol ........52 Resource string HiSLIP ..........51 Open source acknowledgment (OSA) ..7 Socket ..........
- Page 57 ® Index R&S NRP Series White papers ..........8 Zero configuration networking ....21 Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 12...
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