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- Page 1 Operating Manual Power Sensor Module R&S NRP-Z27 1169.4102.02 R&S NRP-Z37 1169.3206.02 Test and Measurement 1169.3870.12-07...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners. 1169.3870.12-07...
- Page 3 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Safety Information Safety Information Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you of potential dangers and gives instructions on how to prevent personal injury or damage caused by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows: •...
- Page 5 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Supplement Operation of the Power Sensor Module R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 on the R&S NRP base unit The power sensor module supplied with this manual has firmware version 01.61 or later. To operate it on the R&S NRP base unit, all software components installed on the base unit must have version num- ber 02.00 or later.
- Page 7 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Table of Contents Putting into Operation ......................1.1 Unpacking the power sensor ......................1.1 Connecting the sensor ........................1.1 Operation with the Measuring Receiver R&S FSMR ..............1.3 Connecting the power sensor module to the R&S FSMR ............1.3 Connecting the power sensor module to the DUT ..............1.4...
- Page 8 List of Figs. Chapter 1 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Figs. Fig. 1-1 Configuration with the R&S FSMR ..................1.4 Fig. 1-2 Configuration with the R&S NRP ..................1.5 Fig. 1-3 Configuration with Passive USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z4 ............ 1.7 Fig. 1-4 Configuration with Active USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z3 ............1.7 Fig.
- Page 9 RF connector must be tightened using a torque wrench with a nominal torque of 1.36 Nm (12" lbs.) for the N connector of the R&S NRP-Z27, or 0.9 Nm (8" lbs.) for the 3.5 mm connector of both power sensor modules.
- Page 10 Connecting the sensor R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Do not apply excessive mechanical force to the RF connectors of the R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 and DUT! 1169.3870.12...
- Page 11 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Connecting the sensor Make sure the bending radius of the RF connecting cable is at least 75 mm! > 150 mm A tighter bend can permanently impair the measuring accuracy of the power measurement module! Operation with the Measuring Receiver R&S FSMR Connecting the power sensor module to the R&S FSMR...
- Page 12 Connecting the power sensor module to the DUT The power sensor modules have a male N connector (R&S NRP-Z27) or a male 3.5 mm connector (R&S NRP-Z37) on their RF input and can thus be connected to any standard female N or 2.92 mm/3.5 mm/SMA connector, respectively.
- Page 13 Connecting the power sensor module to the DUT The power sensor modules have a male N connector (R&S NRP-Z27) or a male 3.5 mm connector (R&S NRP-Z37) on their RF input and can thus be connected to any standard female N or 2.92 mm/3.5 mm/SMA connector, respectively.
- Page 14 Active USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z3 or via the Passive USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z4. Because the power sensor R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 has a maximum current capacity of 100 mA and is therefore classified as a low-power device, it can be supplied with current from any stationary PC, laptop or notebook in the bus-powered mode.
- Page 15 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Connecting the sensor Operation via the Passive USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z4 Fig. 1-3 is a schematic of the measurement setup. The order in which the cables are connected is not critical. Fig. 1-3 Configuration with Passive USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z4 Operation via the Active USB Adapter R&S NRP-Z3...
- Page 16 Connecting the sensor R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Fig. 1-5 Changing the primary adapter The plug-in power supply is short-circuit-proof and has an internal fuse. It is not possible to replace this fuse or open the plug-in power supply. NOTICE The plug-in power supply is not intended for outdoor use.
- Page 17 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Connecting the sensor Operation via the R&S NRP-Z5 Sensor Hub The R&S NRP-Z5 sensor hub allows up to four power sensors to be operated on one PC. It combines the following functions: 4-port USB 2.0 hub ...
- Page 18 Connecting the sensor R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Ports and LEDs The power sensors are connected to the front panel of the R&S NRP-Z5. The ports and LEDs on the front panel of the R&S NRP-Z5 are shown in Fig. 1-6. 1–4 Sockets for connecting the power sensors 5–8...
- Page 19 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Connecting the sensor Unlatch the R&S Instrument connector on the rear panel by pressing down the unlatching ring of the built-in plug and pulling off the cable jack at the same time (Fig. 1-8). Fig. 1-8 Unlatching the R&S Instrument connector Test Setup Fig.
- Page 20 Connecting the sensor R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Fig. 1-9 Typical test setup with R&S NRP-Z5 and PC 1169.3870.12 1.12...
- Page 21 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Connecting the sensor Troubleshooting A frequent problem, especially in the case of operation under Microsoft Windows XP, is that the R&S NRP-Z5 fails to respond after a power sensor connected to the R&S NRP-Z5 is disconnected and reconnected. It is then necessary to restart the PC.
- Page 22 Connecting the sensor to the DUT The power sensor modules have a male N connector (R&S NRP-Z27) or a male 3.5 mm connector (R&S NRP-Z37) on their RF input and can thus be connected to any standard female N or 2.92 mm/3.5 mm/SMA connector, respectively.
- Page 23 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Connecting the sensor Operation with other Rohde & Schwarz test instruments Hardware and software requirements Many Rohde & Schwarz test instruments allow power measurements using power sensors of the R&S NRP-Zxx series. The power sensors are generally connected to the USB ports of the test instrument via one of the two interface adapters, R&S NRP-Z3 or R&S NRP-Z4, or the Sensor Hub...
- Page 25 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Table of Contents Chapter 2 Table of Contents Virtual Power Meter ......................2.1 Overview............................2.1 Menus ............................2.3 1169.3870.12 I-2.1...
- Page 26 List of Figs. and Tables Chapter 2 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Figs. Fig. 2-1 Power Viewer virtual power meter ...................2.1 Tables Table 2-1 Virtual power meter keys ....................2.2 Table 2-2 Virtual power meter entry fields ..................2.2 1169.3870.12 I-2.2...
- Page 27 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Overview 2 Virtual Power Meter You will find the NrpFlashup program that enables you to operate the power sensor module with a PC under Windows™ on the CD-ROM that accompanies the power sensor module. The program comprises several modules which can be started centrally via the Windows™ start-menu entry NRP Toolkit.
- Page 28 Overview R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Table 2-1 Virtual power meter keys Button Function Key combination Exit Terminates the program. The current settings are saved and recalled the Alt + E next time the program is started. Selects Watt as the display unit.
- Page 29 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Overview Menus The menu bar can be used to call less frequently used functions. File Start Log ... Opens a file-selection dialog to specify the path and name of the log file. Clicking the Save button starts the recording.
- Page 30 Overview R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Read Error Queue … Reads the error queue. All the error messages that have been issued since the last call are read line- by-line. A tick before this menu entry indicates that an error has occurred. Simulation …...
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Page 31: Table Of Contents
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Table of Contents Manual Operation .......................3.1 Program module "Terminal" ......................3.1 Main control elements.........................3.1 Menus ............................3.3 Program module "Firmware Update" .....................3.7 1169.3870.12 I-3.1... - Page 32 List of Figs. and Tables Chapter 3 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Figs. Fig. 3-1 Sending commands using the Input field .................3.2 Fig. 3-2 Sending commands using command files ................3.2 Tables Table 3-1 Buttons assigned to the Input field ...................3.2 Table 3-2 Buttons assigned to the Command File field..............3.3 Table 3-3 Buttons assigned to the Output field ................3.3...
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Page 33: Manual Operation
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Program module "Terminal" 3 Manual Operation The previous section describes the Power Viewer program module supplied with the instrument. This module simplifies the most frequently used function of a power meter – measuring the average power of an RF signal. Other program modules are also part of the supplied equipment and can be selected in the Start menu: •... - Page 34 Program module "Terminal" R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Fig. 3-1 Sending commands using the Input field Fig. 3-2 Sending commands using command files Table 3-1 Buttons assigned to the Input field Button Function Key combination Send Sends the content of the Input entry field to the power sensor module.
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Page 35: Menus
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Program module "Terminal" Table 3-2 Buttons assigned to the Command File field Button Function Key combination Send Sends the content of the command file to the power sensor module. Alt + E Loop With Loop the command or command sequence is cyclically sent. Pressing Alt + O the button again terminates the cyclic transmission. - Page 36 Program module "Terminal" R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Filter criteria: Only + Starting with: Only lines starting with the entered character string are displayed. Not + Starting with: Only lines not starting with the entered character string are displayed. Only + Containing: Only lines containing the entered character string are displayed.
- Page 37 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Program module "Terminal" Loop … Opens the Loop controls dialog window where the cyclic transfer of commands and command sequences can be controlled. In the Delay / ms field, the time interval for the cyclic transfer is specified in milliseconds.
- Page 38 Program module "Terminal" R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Options Protocol Mode In this mode, a time stamp is added to each response block. Hex Mode In this mode, the response blocks from the sensor are displayed in hexadecimal format. Auto Delete With this option active, the Output field is automatically cleared when the Send button is pressed.
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Page 39: Program Module "Firmware Update
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Program module "Firmware Update" Program module "Firmware Update" A detailed description of the program module for firmware updates is provided in the Service Manual. 1169.3870.12... - Page 41 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Table of Contents Remote Control – Fundamentals .................5.1 1169.3870.12 I-5.1...
- Page 43 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control – Fundamentals 5 Remote Control – Fundamentals Rohde & Schwarz recommends to utilize the VXI Plug & Play Driver for the remote control of R&S NRP power sensors and power sensor modules. This driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the sensor or downloaded in its most recent version via the internet (http://rohde-schwarz.com/).
- Page 45 SENSe:CORRection:DCYCle[?] 0.001 to 99.999............6.8 SENSe:CORRection:DCYCle:STATe[?] OFF | ON ............6.8 SENSe:CORRection:OFFSet[?] –200.0 to 200.0 ............6.9 SENSe:CORRection:OFFSet:STATe[?] OFF | ON ............6.9 SENSe:FREQuency[?] 10.0e3 to 18.0e9 (NRP-Z27) or 26.5e9 (NRP-Z37) ....6.9 SENSe:FUNCtion[?] <sensor_function>..............6.10 SENSe:POWer:AVG:APERture[?] 0.001 to 0.3 ............6.10 SENSe:POWer:AVG:BUFFer:SIZE[?] 1 to 1024 ............6.11 SENSe:POWer:AVG:BUFFer:STATe[?] OFF | ON ............6.11...
- Page 46 Table of Contents Chapter 6 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 SYSTem............................6.13 SYSTem:INFO? [Item] ....................6.13 SYSTem:INITialize......................6.14 SYSTem:MINPower?....................6.15 SYSTem:TRANsaction:BEGin ..................6.15 SYSTem:TRANsaction:END..................6.15 TEST............................6.16 TEST:SENSor?......................6.16 TRIGger ............................6.17 ABORt ...........................6.17 INITiate:CONTinuous[?] OFF | ON ................6.17 INITiate:IMMediate......................6.18 TRIGger:COUNt[?] 1 to 2 × 10 ..................6.18 TRIGger:DELay[?] 0 to 100.0 ..................6.18 TRIGger:DELay:AUTO[?] OFF | ON................6.18...
- Page 47 List of Tables Chapter 6 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Tables Table 6-1 Commands of the CALibration system ................6.3 Table 6-2 Commands of the SENSe system ..................6.5 Table 6-3 Measurement mode "POWer:AVG" ................6.10 Table 6-4 Optimum selection of the sampling window size (N = 1, 2, 3, …) ........6.10 Table 6-5 Commands of the SYSTem system................6.13...
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Page 49: Remote Control - Commands
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands 6 Remote Control – Commands Notation In the following sections, all commands implemented in the power sensor module are first listed in a table according to command systems and are then described in detail. The notation is largely in line with the SCPI standard. -
Page 50: Commands As Per Ieee 488.2
*IDN? returns a string with information on the power sensor module’s identity (device identification code). In addition, the version number of the installed firmware is indicated. The string for a power sensor module of type R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 has the following structure: ROHDE&SCHWARZ,NRP-Zx7,<serial number>,<firmware version>... -
Page 51: Scpi Commands
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands SCPI Commands The power sensor module R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 is controlled via the groups of commands • CALibration (zeroing) • SENSe (measurement configurations) • SYSTem • TRIGger • SERVice. CALibration Table 6-1 Commands of the CALibration system... -
Page 52: Calibration:zero:auto[?] Off | On | Once
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 CALibration:ZERO:AUTO[?] OFF | ON | ONCE The commands CALibration:ZERO:AUTO ON and CALibration:ZERO:AUTO ONCE perform zeroing. For this purpose, the test signal must be deactivated or the power sensor module disconnected from the signal source. The power sensor module automatically detects the presence of any significant power to be measured. -
Page 53: Sense (Power Sensor Module Configuration)
1 to 4 :CORRection :OFFSet[?] -200.0 to 200.0 :STATe[?] OFF to ON :DCYCle[?] 0.001 to 99.999 :STATe[?] OFF to ON :FREQuency[?] 1.0e3 to 18.0e9 (NRP-Z27) or 26.5e9 (NRP-Z37) :FUNCtion[?] “POWer:AVG“ :POWer :AVG :APERture[?] 0.001 to 0.3 :BUFFer :STATe[?] OFF | ON :SIZE[?] 1 to 1024 1169.3870.12... -
Page 54: Sense:average:count[?] 1 To 65536
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Command Parameter Unit Remarks :SMOothing:STATe[?] OFF | ON :SGAMma :CORRection:STATe[?] OFF | ON :MAGNitude[?] 0.0 to 1.0 :PHASe[?] -360.0 to 360.0 degree :RGAMma :MAGNitude[?] 0.0 to 1.0 :PHASe[?] -360.0 to 360.0 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt[?] 1 to 65536 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt sets the number of measured values that have to be averaged for forming the measurement result. -
Page 55: Sense:average:count:auto:mtime[?] 1.0 To 999.99
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands SENSe:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO:MTIMe[?] 1.0 to 999.99 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO:MTIMe sets the settling time upper limit of the averaging filter in the auto-averaging mode and limits the length of the filter. The query yields the current settling time upper limit of the averaging filter. -
Page 56: Sense:average:state[?] Off
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 apparent. However, this procedure does not shorten the measurement time required in order for the averaging filter to settle completely. SENSe:AVERage:STATe[?] OFF | ON SENSe:AVERage:STATe switches on or off the averaging filter. The query yields •... -
Page 57: Sense:correction:offset[?] -200.0 To 200.0
2 for ON. Default setting: OFF SENSe:FREQuency[?] 10.0e3 to 18.0e9 (R&S NRP-Z27) or 26.5e9 (R&S NRP-Z37) SENSe:FREQuency transfers the carrier frequency of the RF signal to be measured; this frequency is used for the frequency-response correction of the measurement result. The center frequency is set for broadband signals (spread-spectrum signals, multicarrier signals). -
Page 58: Sense:function[?]
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 SENSe:FUNCtion[?] <sensor_function> In contrast to other sensors of the R&S NRP-Z series, the power sensor modules only implement the Continuous Average mode. Therefore, the command SENSe:FUNCtion <sensor_function> only accepts the parameter "POWer:AVG". Table 6-3 Measurement mode "POWer:AVG"... -
Page 59: Sense:power:avg:buffer:size[?] 1 To 1024
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands SENSe:POWer:AVG:BUFFer:SIZE[?] 1 to 1024 SENSe:POWer:AVG:BUFFer:SIZE sets the buffer size for the buffered Continuous Average mode. The query yields the current buffer size for the buffered Continuous Average mode. Default setting: 1 SENSe:POWer:AVG:BUFFer:STATe[?] OFF | ON The buffered Continuous Average mode is activated with ON and deactivated with OFF. -
Page 60: Sense:sgamma:correction:state[?] Off
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 SENSe:SGAMma:CORRection:STATe[?] OFF | ON SENSe:SGAMma:CORRection:STATe ON activates the correction of the mismatch (gamma correction) between the power sensor module and the source. Gamma correction ensures that the power of the source available at 50 is measured, whereas without correction only the power of the arriving wave is measured. -
Page 61: System
Meaning of Item in the SYSTem:INFO? command Item Information string Remarks "MANUFACTURER" "Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG" Manufacturer "NRP-Z27" for R&S NRP-Z27” "TYPE" Type designation "NRP-Z37" for R&S NRP-Z37” "STOCK NUMBER" "1169.4102.02" for R&S NRP-Z27” Material number "1169.3206.02" for R&S NRP-Z37”... -
Page 62: System:initialize
"<max. measuring frequency in Hz>" The maximum measuring frequency is 18 GHz for the R&S NRP-Z27, or 26.5 GHz for the R&S NRP-Z37, i.e. the power sensor module returns the information string "1.8e+10" or "2.65e+10", respectively, as a response to SYSTem:INFo? "MAXFREQ". -
Page 63: System:minpower
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:MINPower? SYSTem:MINPower? yields the lower test limit of the power sensor module. This query can be used to determine a useful resolution for the result display near the lower test limit. SYSTem:TRANsaction:BEGin SYSTEM:TRANsaction:BEGin marks the beginning of a sequence of setting commands between which the parameter limits must not be checked. -
Page 64: Test
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 TEST Table 6-7 Commands of the TEST system Command Parameter Unit Remarks TEST:SENSor? Query only TEST:SENSor? TEST:SENSor? triggers a selftest of the power sensor module. In contrast to *TST, this command yields detailed information, which is useful for troubleshooting. -
Page 65: Trigger
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands TRIGger Table 6-8 Commands of the TRIGger system Command Parameter Unit Remarks ABORt No query INITiate :CONTinuous[?] OFF | ON :IMMediate No query TRIGger :COUNt[?] 1 to 2×10 :DELay[?] x to 100.0 :AUTO[?] OFF | ON :HOLDoff[?] 0.0 to 10.0... -
Page 66: Initiate:immediate
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 The query yields • 1 for OFF, • 2 for ON. Default setting: OFF INITiate:IMMediate INITiate:IMMediate starts a single measurement cycle. The power sensor module first changes from the IDLE state to the WAIT_FOR_TRIGGER state and begins with the measurement as soon as the trigger condition is fulfilled. -
Page 67: Trigger:holdoff[?] 0.0
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands The query yields • 1 for OFF, • 2 for ON. Default setting: ON TRIGger:HOLDoff[?] 0.0 to 10.0 TRIGger:HOLDoff suppresses trigger events within the set holdoff time (in s), starting from the time of the last successful triggering. -
Page 68: Trigger:slope[?] Positive | Negative
Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 TRIGger:SLOPe[?] POSitive | NEGative TRIGger:SLOPe defines the edge of the trigger event with internal and external triggering. In this connection, positive means increasing envelope power (with internal triggering) or increasing voltage (with external triggering). This command has no effect in conjunction with trigger sources BUS, HOLD and IMMediate. -
Page 69: List Of Remote-Control Commands
R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands List of Remote-Control Commands The remote-control commands have a syntax based on standard SCPI 1999.0, but they comply with it only to a limited extent. Table 6-9 List of remote-control commands Command Parameter Unit... - Page 70 Remote Control - Commands R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Command Parameter Unit Default setting Page SENSe:CORRection:OFFSet:STATe[?] OFF | ON SENSe:CORRection:SPDevice:STATe[?] OFF | ON OFF (can be modified by the user) SENSe:FREQuency[?] 10.0e6 to 18.0e9 (NRP-Z51) or 50.0e6 40.0e9 (NRP-Z55) SENSe:FUNCtion[?] "POWer:AVG" "POWer:AVG" 6.10 SENSe:POWer:AVG:APERture[?] 0.001 to 0.3...
- Page 71 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Remote Control - Commands Command Parameter Unit Default setting Page TRIGger:HYSTeresis[?] 0.0 to 10.0 6.19 TRIGger:IMMediate 6.19 TRIGger:LEVel[?] x to y 10 × x 6.19 TRIGger:SLOPe[?] POSitive | NEGative POSitive 6.20 TRIGger:SOURce[?] BUS | EXTernal | HOLD | IMMediate | IMMediate 6.20...
- Page 72 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Transporting 7 Transporting Packing Use the original packaging material. It consists of antistatic wrap for electrostatic protection and packing material designed for the product. If you do not have the original packaging, use similar materials that provide the same level of protection.
- Page 74 R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Maintenance, Storage and Disposal 8 Maintenance, Storage and Disposal The product does not require regular maintenance. It only requires occasional cleaning. It is however advisable to check the nominal data from time to time. Regular Checks If the power sensor is used frequently, check the RF connectors for visible damage - bent inner conductors, broken contact springs and so on.
- Page 75 Maintenance, Storage and Disposal R&S NRP-Z27/-Z37 Disposing Electrical and Electronic Equipment A product that is labeled as follows cannot be disposed of in normal household waste after it has come to the end of its service life. Even disposal via the municipal collection points for waste electrical and electronic equipment is not permitted.