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- Page 1 ® R&S NRT-Z14/44 Directional Power Sensor Getting Started (>[äP2) 1443863202 Version 03...
- Page 2 Subject to change – data without tolerance limits is not binding. R&S ® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® 1443.8632.02 | Version 03 | R&S NRT-Z14/44 Throughout this document, R&S...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Contents R&S NRT-Z14/44 Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information........5 1.1 Safety instructions................5 1.2 Labels on the product................7 1.3 Warning messages in the documentation.......... 7 2 Welcome................. 9 2.1 Documentation overview..............9 2.1.1 Getting started manual................9 2.1.2 User manual....................9 2.1.3 Tutorials.................... - Page 4 ® Contents R&S NRT-Z14/44 4.1 RF connectors..................19 4.2 Host interface..................20 4.3 Power handling capacity..............20 4.4 R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter..........20 5 Operating concepts............. 23 5.1 Base unit....................23 5.2 R&S Virtual NRT.................. 24 5.3 Remote control..................26 5.3.1 Remote control using R&S Virtual NRT..........26 5.3.2 Remote control using terminal program..........27...
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Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Information
Safety instructions Products from the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies are manufactured according to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow the instructions provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the prod- uct documentation nearby and offer it to other users. - Page 6 Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by Rohde & Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is damaged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde & Schwarz customer support at https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support.
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Page 7: Labels On The Product
® Safety and regulatory information R&S NRT-Z14/44 Warning messages in the documentation Potential hazard Read the product documentation to avoid personal injury or product damage. Hot surface Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire. Labels on the product Labels on the product inform about: ●... - Page 8 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NRT-Z14/44 Warning messages in the documentation NOTICE Potential risks of damage. Could result in damage to the supported product or to other property. Getting Started 1443.8632.02 ─ 03...
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Page 9: Welcome
® Welcome R&S NRT-Z14/44 Documentation overview Welcome This section provides an overview of the user documentation and an introduction to the R&S NRT-Zxx. Documentation overview This section provides an overview of the R&S NRT-Zxx user documentation. Unless specified otherwise, you find the documents at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/nrt-z_nap-z... -
Page 10: Instrument Security Procedures
® Welcome R&S NRT-Z14/44 Key features 2.1.4 Instrument security procedures Deals with security issues when working with the R&S NRT-Zxx in secure areas. It is available for download on the internet. 2.1.5 Printed safety instructions Provides safety information in many languages. The printed document is deliv- ered with the product. - Page 11 ® Welcome R&S NRT-Z14/44 Key features Peak envelope power (PEP) and crest factor Both parameters provide information on the peak power of a modulated envelope and describe the overdrive characteristics of transmitter output stages. The sen- sor outputs the result of the crest factor measurement as the ratio of peak enve- lope power (PEP) to average power.
- Page 12 ® Welcome R&S NRT-Z14/44 Key features Getting Started 1443.8632.02 ─ 03...
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Page 13: Preparing For Use
3. Using the delivery notes, check the equipment for completeness. 4. Check the equipment for damage. If the delivery is incomplete or equipment is damaged, contact Rohde & Schwarz. Choosing the operating site Specific operating conditions ensure proper operation and avoid damage to the product and connected devices. -
Page 14: Considerations For Test Setup
® Preparing for use R&S NRT-Z14/44 Connecting to source and load If class A equipment causes radio disturbances, take appropriate measures to eliminate them. Considerations for test setup Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can affect the measurement results. To suppress electromagnetic radiation during operation: ●... - Page 15 ® Preparing for use R&S NRT-Z14/44 Connecting to source and load Figure 3-1: Connecting to source and load 1 = Source 2 = Port 1 (RF connector) 3 = R&S NRT‑Zxx sensor 4 = Port 2 (RF connector) 5 = Load 6 = Host interface connector Connect the R&S NRT‑Zxx sensor as shown in...
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Page 16: Connecting To A Computer Or Base Unit
® Preparing for use R&S NRT-Z14/44 Connecting to a computer or base unit b) Tighten the RF connector tightly by hand. "Connecting directional power sensors" on page 6. To disconnect from the DUT 1. CAUTION! Risk of electric shock and severe skin burns. See "Connecting... -
Page 17: Base Unit
® Preparing for use R&S NRT-Z14/44 Connecting to a computer or base unit To connect to a computer 1. Meet the prerequisites of the R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter described in Chapter 4.4, "R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter", on page 20. -
Page 18: Legacy Setups
® Preparing for use R&S NRT-Z14/44 Connecting to a computer or base unit See the user manual. Further information: ● Chapter 5.1, "Base unit", on page 23 ● User manual of the base unit 3.5.3 Legacy setups To support legacy setups, you can also connect the sensor to the following legacy adapters and instruments: ●... -
Page 19: Sensor Tour
® Sensor tour R&S NRT-Z14/44 RF connectors Sensor tour This section provides an overview of the available connectors of the sensor. The meanings of the labels on the product are described here and in Chapter 1.2, "Labels on the product", on page 7. -
Page 20: Host Interface
® Sensor tour R&S NRT-Z14/44 R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter Host interface Used for establishing a connection between the sensor and a computer or base unit. The connection is used for: ● Remote control of the sensor via the serial interface (RS-422). - Page 21 ® Sensor tour R&S NRT-Z14/44 R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter Prerequisites ● The USB port of the computer must be capable to supply at least 500 mA. If necessary, use a self-powered USB hub. ● The drivers for the R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter are installed on the computer.
- Page 22 ® Sensor tour R&S NRT-Z14/44 R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter Getting Started 1443.8632.02 ─ 03...
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Page 23: Operating Concepts
® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 Base unit Operating concepts ● Base unit......................23 ● R&S Virtual NRT..................... 24 ● Remote control....................26 Base unit See also Chapter 3.5.2, "Base unit", on page 17. Setup Figure 5-1: Setup for base unit 1 = signal source 2 = R&S NRT‑Zxx directional sensor... -
Page 24: R&S Virtual Nrt
NRT-Z14/44 R&S Virtual NRT R&S Virtual NRT R&S Virtual NRT is a Windows application provided by Rohde & Schwarz for con- trolling the R&S NRT-Zxx. R&S Virtual NRT provides a graphical user interface supporting: ● Manual operation of the main measurements. For information on the graphical user interface, see the R&S Virtual NRT help. - Page 25 ® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 R&S Virtual NRT 1 = signal source 2 = R&S NRT‑Zxx directional sensor 3 = load 4 = computer with installed R&S Virtual NRT 5 = R&S NRT‑Z5 USB interface adapter To start a measurement 1.
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Page 26: Remote Control
® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 Remote control To establish the communication 1. In the "Options" menu, select "RS-232". Click "Auto Config" to start the automatic configuration again. 2. If automatic configuration does not work, configure the interface settings man- ually: a) Set baud rate to 38400. -
Page 27: Remote Control Using Terminal Program
® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 Remote control 3. In the "Options" menu, select "Direct Communication". The "Direct Communication" dialog is displayed. Any running measurements are interrupted. 4. In the "Input" field, enter a command, for example ID. 5. Click "SEND". - Page 28 ® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 Remote control ● Interface parameters same as for sensor, see "Sensor interface settings" on page 27. ● ASCII configuration: end of transmitted lines with LF Example: Using the PuTTY terminal program This example shows the configuration of the PuTTY terminal program (https:// www.putty.org/).
- Page 29 ® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 Remote control 4. Under "Connection" > "Serial", configure the parameters of the serial inter- face. 5.3.2.2 Testing the connection On power-up, the R&S NRT-Zxx responds to commands with one or several lines, if the connection is working.
- Page 30 31. To query the identification ► Send the id command. The sensor responds with its identification string. Example: @6E Rohde&Schwarz NRT-Z14 V3.00 2021-12-01____ To query the last result ► Send rtrg. The sensor responds with: @11 +2.1234E+01 +2.1530E+01 __avrl15500 ________...
- Page 31 ® Operating concepts R&S NRT-Z14/44 Remote control Interpreting the response: ● +2.1234E+01 Result for measurement direction 1>2; in this example 21.234 W average power ● +2.1530E+01 Result for measurement direction 2>1; in this example 21.53 dB return loss. ● __avrl15500 For further information, see the user manual.
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Page 33: Index
® Index R&S NRT-Z14/44 Index Legacy systems Connecting ..........18 Application cards ........10 Load ............14 Application notes ........10 Operating concepts ......... 23 Base unit R&S NRT2 .......... 23 Connecting ..........17 R&S Virtual NRT ......... 24 Brochures ..........10 Remote control ........ - Page 34 ® Index R&S NRT-Z14/44 Warning message ........7 Welcome ........... 9 White papers ........... 10 Getting Started 1443.8632.02 ─ 03...
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