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USB & Ethernet
POWER SENSORS
The PWR series covers:
9 kHz – 40 GHz
-60 to +20 dBm
50 and 75 Ω Impedance models
Peak & Average, RMS and CW models
AN-48-003
Rev. H
(Jun 09, 2022)
This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits
ECO-013719
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  • Page 1 9 kHz – 40 GHz -60 to +20 dBm 50 and 75 Ω Impedance models Peak & Average, RMS and CW models AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 1 of 44...
  • Page 2 Important Notice This guide is owned by Mini-Circuits and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. The information in this guide is provided by Mini-Circuits as an accommodation to our customers and may be used only to promote and accompany the purchase of Mini-Circuits’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Main Screen ....................24-25 3.4 Real-Time Graph....................26 3.5 Relative Frequency Points Table ...............27 3.6 Creating and using Offset Files ..............28-29 AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 3 of 44...
  • Page 4 4.2.4 Zoom on Pulse config window ....................42 4.2.5 Calculated parameters ......................43 Chapter 5 – Revision history ........Error! Bookmark not defined. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 4 of 44...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - General Information

    1.1 Scope of the User Guide This User Guide provides general introduction, installation instructions and operating information for Mini-Circuits PWR series of USB and Ethernet smart power sensors. For detailed instructions on specific measurement applications using Mini-Circuits measurement applications software see the Application Measurement guide.

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    Traditionally, when you wanted to measure signal power from electronic components or circuit boards, you’d have to connect them to a bulky and expensive bench-top power meter. Not anymore. Mini-Circuits PWR power sensors offer a whole new approach, using a quick, simple, USB or Ethernet connection to turn your Windows ®...

  • Page 7: Technical Description

    Intended Applications 1.8.2 Mini-Circuits PWR series smart power sensors are intended for indoor use in: - Lab and test equipment setups for both manual and automated measurements - Remote location monitoring - Automatic, scheduled data collection - Evaluation of high-power, multi-port devices with built-in virtual couplers/attenuators &...

  • Page 8: Conformity

    Telnet protocol, as defined in RFC 854. 1.8.4 Supported software environments Mini-Circuits PWR series power sensors have been tested in the following operating systems: 32-bit: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7. 64-bit: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Linux.

  • Page 9: Model Selection Guide

    * With Ethernet disabled, increases to 650mA with Ethernet control enabled. ** With Ethernet disabled, increases to 700mA with Ethernet control enabled. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 9 of 44...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Installation And Setup

    If you have had any problems installing the software, we’re here to help. Try following these complete step-by-step instructions. If you still experience problems, give us a call at Mini-Circuits Worldwide Technical support. It’s (718) 934-4500 or e-mail apps@minicircuits.com for North America, or go to minicircuits.com/contact/worldwide_ tech_support.html for other regional numbers and addresses.
  • Page 11 Then double click on the setup.exe icon. Figure 2.1.3 Setup file listing window AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 11 of 44...

  • Page 12: Installation

    2.2.2 The license agreement should now appear. To proceed, click “Yes" to accept the agreement. Figure 2.2.2 License agreement AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 12 of 44...
  • Page 13 “Exit” button to close the installer. Figure 2.2.3 Installation program window The Power Meter program will be in “C:\Program Files (x86)\Mini- Circuits\PowerMeter” with links on the desktop and in the start menu under “Mini-Circuits Power Meter”. AN-48-003 Rev. H...

  • Page 14: Power Sensor Physical Setup

    USB port and begin testing. In RC models the RJ45 connector remains unconnected when in USB control. Figure 2.3.3a: Connections for USB control of a CW or RMS RC model AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 14 of 44...
  • Page 15 Ethernet control is not enabled indicator lights at Ethernet port will not light up. Figure 2.3.5: Connections for Ethernet control of Peak & Avg power sensor AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 15 of 44...
  • Page 16 2.3.6 For Ethernet control using Power Over Ethernet (RC models only) Mini-Circuits RC power sensor models do not directly support PoE but an external PoE • splitter could be used to enable their use on a PoE network. Follow the instructions from the supplier to connect the splitter’s PoE interface into an •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Using Pwr Smart Power Sensors

    3.1.1 Go to the Start Menu and select All Programs>Mini-Circuits USB Power Meter (default), or go to the other destination address you selected earlier. The “Mini-Circuits USB Power Meter” icon should be waiting there for you. Click on it and get started! Figure 3.1.1: Power Sensor Startup screen...
  • Page 18 Click OK and check the USB connections before clicking the ‘reset connection’ button. Figure 3.1.5: No USB unit found AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 18 of 44...
  • Page 19 RF power or the power is below the sensors dynamic range a ‘Power Too Low’ notice will appear. Figure 3.1.7: Power too low AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 19 of 44...
  • Page 20 IP address, or disable the proxy server to connect to the power sensor via Ethernet. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 20 of 44...
  • Page 21 USB 2.0 port. Figure 3.1.12: Ethernet Config. screen for Peak power sensor AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 21 of 44...

  • Page 22: Ethernet Interface (Rc Suffix Models Only)

    The search window will close, and the IP address and port will be entered in the IP address field of the initial screen automatically. Figure 3.2.2: Ethernet IP search window AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 22 of 44...
  • Page 23 IP address to the list of addresses in the proxy server. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 23 of 44...

  • Page 24: Main Screen

    Click to work with more than one sensor from the same computer. For more Add Sensor details, see section 3.11, “Multi-Sensor Setups”. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 24 of 44...
  • Page 25 Clicking on the button to the left of the average count window will clear the averaged values and reset the count. Select dBm or Watts format to display the data in. Format AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 25 of 44...

  • Page 26: Real-Time Graph

    Start Time Time at which real-time graph was started Arrows Use arrows to scroll back and forth in graph. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 26 of 44...

  • Page 27: Relative Frequency Points Table

    Figure 3.5.3: Measurements relative to table AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 27 of 44...

  • Page 28: Creating And Using Offset Files

    Figure 3.6.3: Offset file browse window AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 28 of 44...
  • Page 29 Figure 3.6.5: Offset file browse window Note: Values in the offset file are subtracted, while values in offset value are added. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 29 of 44...

  • Page 30: Data Recording Window

    9999 hours. Make sure the measurement speed is less than the record interval. Start/Stop Specify date and time at which to start/stop recording, for scheduled tests. Record at: AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 30 of 44...

  • Page 31: View Graph

    Data recorded is saved to a text file in the format shown in Fig. 3.7.2 Figure 3.7.2: Data File Window AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 31 of 44...

  • Page 32: Create Csv File

    Additionally, the user can choose to set the switching delay time and the down/up specs. Figure 3.7.4: RF switch control window AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 32 of 44...

  • Page 33: Firmware Update (Supported Models Only)

    3.8 Firmware Update (Supported models only) 3.8.1 All power sensors are shipped with the latest available firmware and an update is usually not required. Mini-Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues. Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for details.
  • Page 34 Figure 3.8.7: Firmware - Successful Update (Right – PWR-40PW-RC, Left – rest of models) AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 34 of 44...

  • Page 35: Firmware Recovery

    ‘Yes’ to proceed and refer to steps 3.8.5 - 3.8.7 above, or ‘No’ to cancel. Figure 3.9.2 Firmware – recovery option (except PWR-40PW-RC) AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 35 of 44...

  • Page 36: Compact View

    Power sensor S/N, and the frequency entered but you must return to main screen to change any parameters. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 36 of 44...

  • Page 37: Working With Multiple Sensors

    (See Fig 3.11.2) . Figure 3.11.2: Multiple power sensor windows AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 37 of 44...
  • Page 38 If only two sensors are connected via USB when clicking on USB it will automatically open the second sensor, without displaying the power sensor selection screen. AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 38 of 44...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 - Peak Power And Pulse Profiling

    In PWR-8P-RC the trigger level is fixed and will respond to any signal the trigger detector can resolve (see model datasheet for minimum internal trigger level) AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 39 of 44...

  • Page 40: External Output Options (Fig. 4.1)

    Calculated parameters display - Summary of the measured and calculated parameters of the signal captured in the “zoom on pulse” display Figure 4.2: Pulse Profiling Windows AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 40 of 44...

  • Page 41: Pulse Profiling Display Options (Fig.4.2)

    • Markers are placed independently in each graph. Figure 4.2.2: Marker table AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 41 of 44...

  • Page 42: Zoom Graph Configuration

    Set start of zoom span in Set width of zoom span in µs µs (2500 Max) Figure 4.2.4: Zoom on pulse parameters AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 42 of 44...

  • Page 43: Calculated Parameters

    Overshoot Ratio of the peak power to pulse power of the signal (Peak Power - Pulse Power), in dB AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 43 of 44...

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 - Revision History

    Recording Window” (section 3.7). • Added “Firmware Recovery” section (section 3.9). • Added “Internal trigger” (section 4.1.2) and “Filter selection” (section 4.1.4). AN-48-003 Rev. H (Jun 09, 2022) This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits ECO-013719 Page 44 of 44...

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