Connecting A Cable To The Host Interface; Connecting To A Controlling Host; Computer - R&S NRP Series User Manual

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3.6 Connecting a cable to the host interface

For connecting the power sensor to a USB host, use the host interface. See
ter 4.3, "Host
Depending on the USB host, use one of the following cables:
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Computer or R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub:
R&S NRP‑ZKU cable with a USB connector
See
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Base units or other supported Rohde & Schwarz instruments:
R&S NRP‑ZK6 cable with a push-pull type connector
See
These cables can be obtained in different lengths up to 5 meters. The order numbers
are provided in the data sheet.
To connect a cable to the host interface of the power sensor
1. Insert the screw-lock cable connector into the host interface connector of the power
sensor.
2. Tighten the union nut manually.
To disconnect the host interface of the power sensor
1. Loosen the union nut of the screw-lock cable connector.
2. Remove the cable.

3.7 Connecting to a controlling host

As a controlling host, you can use:
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Computer

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Base unit
For operating the power sensor, you can choose from various possibilities. For details,
see Chapter 5, "Operating
3.7.1 Computer
If the controlling host is a computer, you can operate the power sensor in several ways.
For details, see
► Establish the connection using:
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User Manual 1177.6017.02 ─ 08
interface", on page 27.
Chapter 3.7.1, "Computer",
Chapter 3.7.2, "Base unit",
concepts",
Chapter 5, "Operating
Host interface
See Chapter 3.7.1.1, "Simple USB
See Chapter 3.7.1.2, "R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub
LAN interface, if the power sensor is a LAN power sensor
Connecting to a controlling host
on page 16.
on page 19.
on page 29.
concepts", on page 29.
connection", on page 17.
setup",
Preparing for use
Chap-
on page 18.
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