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Rohde & Schwarz R&S NRP Series Getting Started

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  • Page 1 ® ® R&S Series Power Sensors Getting Started (>C1Ô2) 1419.0170.02 ─ 06...
  • Page 2 This manual gives an introduction to the Rohde & Schwarz NRP series power sensors. © 2016 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Mühldorfstr. 15, 81671 München, Germany Phone: +49 89 41 29 - 0 Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 164 Email: info@rohde-schwarz.com Internet:...
  • Page 3 Basic Safety Instructions All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case.
  • Page 4 Basic Safety Instructions Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation.
  • Page 5 Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Be careful when handling EU labeling for separate collection electrostatic sensitive devices of electrical and electronic devices For additional information, see section "Waste disposal/Environmental protection", item 2. Warning! Laser radiation For additional information, see section "Operation", item 7.
  • Page 6 Basic Safety Instructions Operating states and operating positions The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 7 Basic Safety Instructions 3. Intentionally breaking the protective conductor either in the feed line or in the product itself is not permitted. Doing so can result in the danger of an electric shock from the product. If extension cords or connector strips are implemented, they must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that they are safe to use.
  • Page 8 Basic Safety Instructions 12. If a product is to be permanently installed, the connection between the protective conductor terminal on site and the product's protective conductor must be made first before any other connection is made. The product may be installed and connected only by a licensed electrician.
  • Page 9 Basic Safety Instructions 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde &...
  • Page 10 Basic Safety Instructions  Class B equipment: Equipment suitable for use in residential environments and environments that are directly connected to a low-voltage supply network that supplies residential buildings Repair and service 1. The product may be opened only by authorized, specially trained personnel. Before any work is performed on the product or before the product is opened, it must be disconnected from the AC supply network.
  • Page 11 Basic Safety Instructions 6. Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that contain alkaline electrolytes (e.g. lithium cells) can cause explosions. Replace cells or batteries only with the matching Rohde & Schwarz type (see parts list) in order to ensure the safety of the product. 7.
  • Page 12 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 3. If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use, hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust such as lead, beryllium, nickel) may be released. For this reason, the product may only be disassembled by specially trained personnel. Improper disassembly may be hazardous to your health.
  • Page 13 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Además queda en la responsabilidad del usuario utilizar el producto en la forma debida. Este producto está destinado exclusivamente al uso en la industria y el laboratorio o, si ha sido expresamente autorizado, para aplicaciones de campo y de ninguna manera deberá...
  • Page 14 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Señalización de seguridad de los productos Las siguientes señales de seguridad se utilizan en los productos para advertir sobre riesgos y peligros. Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Aviso: punto de peligro general Tensión de alimentación de PUESTA EN MARCHA / PARADA Observar la documentación del producto Atención en el manejo de...
  • Page 15 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Palabras de señal y su significado En la documentación del producto se utilizan las siguientes palabras de señal con el fin de advertir contra riesgos y peligros. Indica una situación de peligro que, si no se evita, causa lesiones graves o incluso la muerte.
  • Page 16 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento El producto solamente debe ser utilizado según lo indicado por el fabricante respecto a los estados operativos y posiciones de funcionamiento sin que se obstruya la ventilación. Si no se siguen las indicaciones del fabricante, pueden producirse choques eléctricos, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte.
  • Page 17 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 2. Los productos de la clase de protección I con alimentación móvil y enchufe individual solamente podrán enchufarse a tomas de corriente con contacto de seguridad y con conductor de protección conectado. 3. Queda prohibida la interrupción intencionada del conductor de protección, tanto en la toma de corriente como en el mismo producto.
  • Page 18 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 10. Para la conexión con dispositivos informáticos como un PC o un ordenador industrial, debe comprobarse que éstos cumplan los estándares IEC60950- 1/EN60950-1 o IEC61010-1/EN 61010-1 válidos en cada caso. 11. A menos que esté permitido expresamente, no retire nunca la tapa ni componentes de la carcasa mientras el producto esté...
  • Page 19 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Funcionamiento 1. El uso del producto requiere instrucciones especiales y una alta concentración durante el manejo. Debe asegurarse que las personas que manejen el producto estén a la altura de los requerimientos necesarios en cuanto a aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
  • Page 20 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 7. Los productos con láser están provistos de indicaciones de advertencia normalizadas en función de la clase de láser del que se trate. Los rayos láser pueden provocar daños de tipo biológico a causa de las propiedades de su radiación y debido a su concentración extrema de potencia electromagnética.
  • Page 21 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Baterías y acumuladores o celdas Si no se siguen (o se siguen de modo insuficiente) las indicaciones en cuanto a las baterías y acumuladores o celdas, pueden producirse explosiones, incendios y/o lesiones graves con posible consecuencia de muerte. El manejo de baterías y acumuladores con electrolitos alcalinos (p.
  • Page 22 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 2. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por personas. Por eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la sujeción en o sobre medios de transporte como p. ej. grúas, carretillas elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc.
  • Page 23 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 4. En caso de que durante el trato del producto se formen sustancias peligrosas o combustibles que deban tratarse como residuos especiales (p. ej. refrigerantes o aceites de motor con intervalos de cambio definidos), deben tenerse en cuenta las indicaciones de seguridad del fabricante de dichas sustancias y las normas regionales de eliminación de residuos.
  • Page 24 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Lesen und beachten Sie unbedingt die nachfolgenden Anweisungen und Sicherheitshinweise! Alle Werke und Standorte der Rohde & Schwarz Firmengruppe sind ständig bemüht, den Sicherheitsstandard unserer Produkte auf dem aktuellsten Stand zu halten und unseren Kunden ein höchstmögliches Maß an Sicherheit zu bieten. Unsere Produkte und die dafür erforderlichen Zusatzgeräte werden entsprechend der jeweils gültigen Sicherheitsvorschriften gebaut und geprüft.
  • Page 25 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Die Einhaltung der Sicherheitshinweise dient dazu, Verletzungen oder Schäden durch Gefahren aller Art auszuschließen. Hierzu ist es erforderlich, dass die nachstehenden Sicherheitshinweise vor der Benutzung des Produkts sorgfältig gelesen und verstanden sowie bei der Benutzung des Produkts beachtet werden. Sämtliche weitere Sicherheitshinweise wie z.B.
  • Page 26 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Symbol Bedeutung Symbol Bedeutung Achtung beim Umgang mit EU - Kennzeichnung für die elektrostatisch gefährdeten getrennte Sammlung von Elektro- Bauelementen und Elektronikgeräten. Elektroaltgeräte dürfen nicht über unsortierten Siedlungsabfall entsorgt werden, sondern müssen getrennt gesammelt werden. Weitere Informationen siehe Seite 11.
  • Page 27 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Signalworte und ihre Bedeutung Die folgenden Signalworte werden in der Produktdokumentation verwendet, um vor Risiken und Gefahren zu warnen. kennzeichnet eine unmittelbare Gefährdung mit hohem Risiko, die Tod oder schwere Körperverletzung zur Folge haben wird, wenn sie nicht vermieden wird. kennzeichnet eine mögliche Gefährdung mit mittlerem Risiko, die Tod oder (schwere) Körperverletzung zur Folge haben kann, wenn sie nicht vermieden wird.
  • Page 28 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 2. Stellen Sie das Produkt nicht auf Oberflächen, Fahrzeuge, Ablagen oder Tische, die aus Gewichts- oder Stabilitätsgründen nicht dafür geeignet sind. Folgen Sie bei Aufbau und Befestigung des Produkts an Gegenständen oder Strukturen (z.B. Wände und Regale) immer den Installationshinweisen des Herstellers.
  • Page 29 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 4. Sofern das Produkt nicht mit einem Netzschalter zur Netztrennung ausgerüstet ist, beziehungsweise der vorhandene Netzschalter zu Netztrennung nicht geeignet ist, so ist der Stecker des Anschlusskabels als Trennvorrichtung anzusehen. Die Trennvorrichtung muss jederzeit leicht erreichbar und gut zugänglich sein. Ist z.B.
  • Page 30 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 12. Wird ein Produkt ortsfest angeschlossen, ist die Verbindung zwischen dem Schutzleiteranschluss vor Ort und dem Geräteschutzleiter vor jeglicher anderer Verbindung herzustellen. Aufstellung und Anschluss darf nur durch eine Elektrofachkraft erfolgen. 13. Bei ortsfesten Geräten ohne eingebaute Sicherung, Selbstschalter oder ähnliche Schutzeinrichtung muss der Versorgungskreis so abgesichert sein, dass alle Personen, die Zugang zum Produkt haben, sowie das Produkt selbst ausreichend vor Schäden geschützt sind.
  • Page 31 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 2. Bevor Sie das Produkt bewegen oder transportieren, lesen und beachten Sie den Abschnitt "Transport". 3. Wie bei allen industriell gefertigten Gütern kann die Verwendung von Stoffen, die Allergien hervorrufen - so genannte Allergene (z.B. Nickel) - nicht generell ausgeschlossen werden.
  • Page 32 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Gerät der Klasse B: Ein Gerät, das sich für den Betrieb im Wohnbereich sowie in solchen Bereichen eignet, die direkt an ein Niederspannungs-Versorgungsnetz angeschlossen sind, das Wohngebäude versorgt. Reparatur und Service 1. Das Produkt darf nur von dafür autorisiertem Fachpersonal geöffnet werden. Vor Arbeiten am Produkt oder Öffnen des Produkts ist dieses von der Versorgungsspannung zu trennen, sonst besteht das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages.
  • Page 33 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise 5. Bei Undichtheit einer Zelle darf die Flüssigkeit nicht mit der Haut in Berührung kommen oder in die Augen gelangen. Falls es zu einer Berührung gekommen ist, den betroffenen Bereich mit reichlich Wasser waschen und ärztliche Hilfe in Anspruch nehmen. 6.
  • Page 34 Grundlegende Sicherheitshinweise Entsorgung 1. Batterien bzw. Akkumulatoren, die nicht mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden dürfen, darf nach Ende der Lebensdauer nur über eine geeignete Sammelstelle oder eine Rohde & Schwarz-Kundendienststelle entsorgt werden. 2. Am Ende der Lebensdauer des Produktes darf dieses Produkt nicht über den normalen Hausmüll entsorgt werden, sondern muss getrennt gesammelt werden.
  • Page 35 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Lisez et respectez impérativement les instructions et consignes de sécurité suivantes Les usines et sites du groupe Rohde & Schwarz veillent à la conformité des produits du groupe avec les normes de sécurité en vigueur dans un souci constant de garantir aux clients le plus haut niveau de sécurité...
  • Page 36 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales La stricte observation des consignes de sécurité a pour but d’exclure des blessures ou dommages causés par des dangers de toutes sortes. A cet effet, il est nécessaire de lire avec soin et de bien comprendre les consignes de sécurité ci-dessous avant l’utilisation du produit et de les respecter lors de l’utilisation du produit.
  • Page 37 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Symbole Signification Symbole Signification Avis : prudence lors de la Marquage UE pour la collecte séparée d’équipements manipulation de composants sensibles aux décharges électriques et électroniques. électrostatiques Les déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques ne peuvent pas être éliminés avec les déchets urbains non triés, mais doivent faire l’objet d’une collecte séparée.
  • Page 38 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Mots d’alerte et significations Les mots d’alerte suivants sont utilisés dans la documentation produit pour avertir des risques et dangers. Indique une situation dangereuse immédiate qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, comporte un risque élevé de blessures graves ou mortelles.
  • Page 39 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales États et positions de fonctionnement L’appareil ne doit être utilisé que dans les états et positions de fonctionnement indiqués par le fabricant. Tout obstacle à la ventilation doit être empêché. Le non- respect des indications du fabricant peut provoquer des chocs électriques, des incendies et/ou des blessures graves pouvant éventuellement entraîner la mort.
  • Page 40 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales 3. Toute déconnexion intentionnelle du conducteur de protection, dans le câble ou dans le produit lui-même, est interdite. Elle entraîne un risque de choc électrique au niveau du produit. En cas d’utilisation de câbles prolongateurs ou de multiprises, ceux-ci doivent être examinés régulièrement quant à leur état de sécurité...
  • Page 41 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales 10. En cas d’interconnexion avec des équipements informatiques comme par exemple un PC ou un ordinateur industriel, veiller à ce que ces derniers soient conformes aux normes IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 ou IEC 61010-1 / EN 61010-1 en vigueur.
  • Page 42 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales Fonctionnement 1. L’utilisation du produit exige une formation spécifique ainsi qu’une grande concentration. Il est impératif que les personnes qui utilisent le produit présent les aptitudes physiques, mentales et psychiques requises, vu qu’autrement des dommages corporels ou matériels ne peuvent pas être exclus. Le choix du personnel qualifié...
  • Page 43 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales  Appareil de la classe A : Appareil approprié à un usage dans tous les environnements autres que l’environnement résidentiel et les environnements raccordés directement à un réseau d’alimentation basse tension qui alimente des bâtiments résidentiels. Remarque : ces appareils peuvent provoquer des perturbations radioélectriques dans l’environnement résidentiel en raison de perturbations conduites ou rayonnées.
  • Page 44 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales 2. Ne jamais exposer les cellules ou batteries à la chaleur ou au feu. Ne pas les stocker dans un endroit où elles sont exposées au rayonnement direct du soleil. Tenir les cellules et batteries au sec. Nettoyer les raccords sales avec un chiffon sec et propre.
  • Page 45 Consignes de sécurité fondamentales 3. L’utilisation du produit dans un véhicule se fait sous l’unique responsabilité du conducteur qui doit piloter le véhicule de manière sûre et appropriée. Le fabricant décline toute responsabilité en cas d’accidents ou de collisions. Ne jamais utiliser le produit dans un véhicule en mouvement si cela pouvait détourner l’attention du conducteur.
  • Page 46 Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &...
  • Page 47 ® ® Contents R&S Series Contents 1 Welcome to the R&S NRP Power Sensors......5 2 Documentation Overview............7 3 Preparing for Use..............8 3.1 EMI Suppression...................9 3.2 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument........... 9 3.3 R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour............10 3.4 Connecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors........13 3.5 Disconnecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors ........15 4 Setting Up a Connection to a PC........16 4.1 Setting Up a Simple USB Connection..........16...
  • Page 48 ® ® Contents R&S Series 8 Using the WebGUI of the Network Sensors ..... 35 9 Using the Power Sensors with an R&S NRP2....38 10 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols......41 10.1 USB Interface..................41 10.2 Ethernet Interface................43 10.2.1 VISA Resource Strings................. 43 10.2.2 VXI-11 Protocol..................45 10.2.3 HiSLIP Protocol..................45 10.2.4 Socket Communication.................
  • Page 49 ® ® Welcome to the R&S NRP Power Sensors R&S Series Welcome to the R&S NRP Power Sen- sors The new R&S NRPxS[N] power sensors are the successors of the established NRP-Zxx series of RF power sensors. All new sensors provide a high-speed USB interface which constitutes both the communication port and the power supply connection.
  • Page 50 ® ® Welcome to the R&S NRP Power Sensors R&S Series ● WebGUI (for network sensors only) The WebGUI is a browser based solution which enables the setting of all important parameters and which can execute and display all measurements. Only a standard web browser is necessary.
  • Page 51 ® ® Documentation Overview R&S Series Documentation Overview You can find additional information about the usage of the R&S NRP power sen- sors on the Rohde & Schwarz website and on the delivered documentation CD. The user documentation delivered with the R&S NRP power sensors consists of the following parts: ●...
  • Page 52 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series Preparing for Use This section describes the basic steps to be taken when setting up the R&S NRP power sensors for the first time. Risk of instrument damage Note that the following instructions and the general safety instructions con- tain information on operating conditions that prevent damage to the instru- ment.
  • Page 53 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series Unpacking and Checking the Instrument Risk of contamination of the R&S NRP33SN-V power sensor Always wear clean protective gloves when handling the R&S NRP33SN-V vacuum power sensors to protect the device and its environment from con- tamination.
  • Page 54 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour This chapter provides an overview of the available connectors and LEDs of the R&S NRP power sensors. Figure 3-1: The R&S NRP power sensors 1 = RF connector 2 = Trigger I/O connector 3 = Host Interface connector...
  • Page 55 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour Table 3-1: RF connectors of the power sensors Power sensor Male connector Matching female Tightening torque connector R&S NRP8S R&S NRP8SN 1.36 Nm (12'' lbs) R&S NRP18S R&S NRP18SN R&S NRP33S 3.50 mm/ 2.92 mm/ R&S NRP33SN...
  • Page 56 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series R&S NRP Power Sensors Tour Status LED The Status LED gives information about the state of the power sensor. The fol- lowing states are defined: Color State White Idle state. The sensor performs no measurement and is ready for use. Blinking white Firmware update is in progress Yellow...
  • Page 57 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series Connecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors LAN Reset Button The LAN Reset button is used for resetting the Ethernet connection parameters of the power sensor to their default values. Power over Ethernet Status LED Available only for the R&S NRP LAN power sensors.
  • Page 58 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series Connecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors 1. Ensure that the RF connector of your DUT is compatible with the RF connec- tor of the power sensors. Refer to Table 3-1 to find out what kind of RF connector your sensor has and the recommended nominal torque.
  • Page 59 ® ® Preparing for Use R&S Series Disconnecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors Disconnecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors Disconnecting the RF connector of the R&S NRP power sensors Risk of damage to the center pin of the RF connector When disconnecting the power sensor always rotate only the hex nut of the RF connector.
  • Page 60 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Simple USB Connection Setting Up a Connection to a PC There are different possibilities for connecting a power sensor to a PC, which may differ depending on the type of power sensor and available accessories. The following chapter gives an overview of the possible setups and what equip- ment is needed for each of them.
  • Page 61 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Connection Using a R&S NRP‑Z5 Sensor Hub Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors may damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensors as described in Chapter 3.4, "Connecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors", on page 13.
  • Page 62 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Connection Using a R&S NRP‑Z5 Sensor Hub TTL /CMOS TTL /CMOS Figure 4-2: Configuration with an R&S NRP-Z5 sensor hub = R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub = External power supply unit (supplied) = Power cable (supplied) = AC power supply = USB cable (supplied)
  • Page 63 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors a) Connect the NRP-ZK6 cable to the power sensor. b) Connect the power sensors to the R&S NRP‑Z5 sensor hub. You can con- nect up to four sensors.
  • Page 64 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors Using a PoE Ethernet switch HOST INTERFACE TRIG2 3 V or 5 V logic OUT: min. 2 V into 50 Ω...
  • Page 65 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors Using a PoE injector and a Non-PoE Ethernet switch HOST INTERFACE TRIG2 3 V or 5 V logic OUT: min.
  • Page 66 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors Using a PoE injector HOST INTERFACE TRIG2 3 V or 5 V logic OUT: min. 2 V into 50 Ω...
  • Page 67 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors ● A dedicated network connection (Point-to-point connection) between the LAN sensor and a single computer In both cases, the host name can be used (see Chapter 4.3.4, "Using Host- names", on page 24) or an IP address that has to be assigned to the LAN sen-...
  • Page 68 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors 4.3.4 Using Hostnames In a LAN that uses a Domain Name System (DNS) server, each PC or instrument connected in the LAN can be accessed via an unambiguous hostname instead of an IP address.
  • Page 69 ® ® Setting Up a Connection to a PC R&S Series Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection with the R&S NRP LAN Power Sensors nrp18sn-101441 should be referred to as nrp18sn-101441.local Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 06...
  • Page 70 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRP Toolkit R&S Series System requirements Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRP Toolkit The R&S NRP Toolkit is a software offered by Rohde & Schwarz that provides different possibilities for viewing and setting measurements performed with the R&S NRP power sensors.
  • Page 71 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRP Toolkit R&S Series Installing the R&S NRP Toolkit on a Windows PC R&S NRP Toolkit versions for Linux distributions and MacOSX are also available on request. To obtain an R&S NRP Toolkit for an operating system other than Microsoft Windows contact the Rohde &...
  • Page 72 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRP Toolkit R&S Series Performing a Firmware Update Performing a Firmware Update Use the Firmware Update program (PureFW) to load new firmware for the power sensors. It is part of the R&S NRP Toolkit that is supplied on a CD-ROM together with the power sensors.
  • Page 73 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRPV R&S Series Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRPV With the R&S NRPV you can perform power measurements in all available mea- surement modes. Additionally, you can use up to four power sensors simultane- ously.
  • Page 74 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRPV R&S Series Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors may damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensors as described in Chapter 3.4, "Connecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors", on page 13.
  • Page 75 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with the R&S NRPV R&S Series Figure 6-3: Continuous window For a detailed description of how to perform different measurements in this setup, refer to the operating manual of your R&S NRPV. Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 06...
  • Page 76 ® ® Using the Sensors with the R&S Power Viewer Plus R&S Series Using the Sensors with the R&S Power Viewer Plus The R&S Power Viewer Plus is a software that simplifies many measurement tasks. It is part of the R&S NRP Toolkit for Microsoft Windows and is also con- tained in some R&S NRP Toolkit for Linux and Mac OS X.
  • Page 77 ® ® Using the Sensors with the R&S Power Viewer Plus R&S Series Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors may damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results. Ensure that you connect/disconnect your power sensors as described in Chapter 3.4, "Connecting the R&S NRP Power Sensors", on page 13.
  • Page 78 ® ® Using the Sensors with the R&S Power Viewer Plus R&S Series For a detailed description of how to perform different measurements in this setup, refer to the operating manual of your R&S Power Viewer Plus. The manual is installed automatically during the installation of the R&S Power Viewer Plus.
  • Page 79 ® ® Using the WebGUI of the Network Sensors R&S Series Using the WebGUI of the Network Sen- sors With the integrated, browser based graphical user interface (WebGUI) of the R&S NRP LAN power sensors you can easily configure the most common settings and perform measurements in the provided measurement modes.
  • Page 80 ® ® Using the WebGUI of the Network Sensors R&S Series 4, 6 = RJ-45 Ethernet cable = Ethernet switch supporting PoE power delivery = PC with a supported web browser installed Incorrectly connecting/disconnecting the R&S NRP power sensors may damage the power sensors or lead to erroneous results.
  • Page 81 ® ® Using the WebGUI of the Network Sensors R&S Series For a detailed description of the WebGUI functions, refer to chapter " The Web- GUI" of the User Manual. Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─ 06...
  • Page 82 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with an R&S NRP2 R&S Series Using the Power Sensors with an R&S NRP2 With the R&S NRP power sensors and an R&S NRP2 you can perform power measurements with up to four power sensors simultaneously. All sensor-depend- ent measurement functions can be used and the results can be displayed in par- allel.
  • Page 83 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with an R&S NRP2 R&S Series b) Connect the 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 84 ® ® Using the Power Sensors with an R&S NRP2 R&S Series Figure 9-3: Result window (dBm) 6. If required, perform further settings. For a detailed description of how to perform different measurements in this setup, refer to the operating manual of your R&S NRP2. Getting Started 1419.0170.02 ─...
  • Page 85 ® ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S Series USB Interface Remote Control Interfaces and Proto- cols The R&S NRP power sensors can be remote controlled which enables their inte- gration into custom automatic test equipment (ATE) systems. The latest version of the instrument drivers is available on the Rohde &...
  • Page 86 ® ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S Series USB Interface be installed. VISA detects and configures the R&S power sensors automatically when the USB connection is established. You do not have to enter an address string or install a separate driver. USBTMC (USB Test &...
  • Page 87 ® ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S Series Ethernet Interface R&S NRP power sensor USB product ID R&S NRP40SN 0x0160 R&S NRP50S 0x0161 R&S NRP50SN 0x0162 Example: USB::0x0AAD::0x00E2::100001 0x0AAD is the vendor ID for Rohde & Schwarz 0x00E2 is the product ID for the R&S NRP8S power sensor 100001 is the serial number of the particular power sensor 10.2 Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 88 ® ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S Series Ethernet Interface The IP address or hostname is used by the programs to identify and control the sensor. While the hostname is determined by settings in the sensor, the IP address is assigned by a DHCP server as soon as the sensor requests one. Alternatively the IP address is determined by means of a procedure called Zero- conf.
  • Page 89 ® ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S Series Ethernet Interface For details of the socket communication, refer to Chapter 10.2.4, "Socket Com- munication", on page 46. Example: ● A power sensor has the IP address 10.111.11.20; the valid resource string using VXI-11 protocol is: TCPIP::10.111.11.20::INSTR ●...
  • Page 90 ® ® Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols R&S Series Ethernet Interface ● Usable for IPv6 or IPv4 networks Note that HiSLIP data is sent to the device using the "fire and forget" method with immediate return, as opposed to VXI-11, where each operation is blocked until a VXI-11 device handshake returns.
  • Page 91 ® ® Replacing an R&S NRP-Zxx with an R&S NRP R&S Series The most important differences Replacing an R&S NRP-Zxx with an R&S NRP The new R&S NRP sensors are compatible with the R&S NRP-Zxx series of power sensors. New power sensor Replaces this sensor R&S NRP8S/R&S NRP8SN - USB connected R&S NRP-Z11...
  • Page 92 ® ® Replacing an R&S NRP-Zxx with an R&S NRP R&S Series Prerequisites 11.2 Prerequisites Application / used with Prerequisites R&S NRP/NRP2 Firmware Version 7.11 or higher must be installed. R&S PC software applications, It is necessary is to install the R&S NRP Toolkit version V 4.3 like: or higher, see Chapter 5, "Using the Power Sensors with the...
  • Page 93 ® ® Index R&S Series Index Status LED ..........12 Connector Host interface ........11 Trigger I/O connector ......11 LAN ............. 12 RF ............10 Trigger I/O ...........11 USB product ID ........42 USB resource string ........ 42 USB sensor hub ........17 EMI suppression ........9 VISA Firmware update ........