Anritsu PowerXpert MA24105A User manual

Quick Start Guide
Anritsu PowerXpert™
and USB Power Sensors
MA24105A, Inline Peak Power Sensor
350 MHz to 4 GHz
MA24106A, True-RMS Power Sensor
10 MHz to 6 GHz
MA24x08A, True-RMS Power Sensor
10 MHz to 8 GHz
MA24x18A, True-RMS Power Sensor
10 MHz to 18 GHz
MA24126A, True-RMS Power Sensor
10 MHz to 26 GHz
Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
Part Number: 10585-00021
Revision: F
Published: April 2015
Copyright 2015 Anritsu Company

USB Power Sensors QSG PN: 10585-00021 Rev. F QSG-3
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ANRITSU COMPANY SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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European Parliament and Council Directive 2002/96/EC
Chinese RoHS Compliance Statements
MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24108A, MA24118A, MA24126A,
MA24208A, MA24218A,

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PowerXpert™
1. Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides information on installing the Anritsu
PowerXpert™application and the MA24105A, MA24106A, MA24108A,
MA24118A, MA24126A, MA24208A, and MA24218A power sensor
drivers. Included are instructions for making basic power
measurements. It contains the following sections:
•“CD-ROM Contents”
•“Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 2
•“Installing PowerXpert” on page 3
•“Basic Power Measurement” on page 7
2. CD-ROM Contents
The PowerXpert CD-ROM contains the following programs, documents
and accessories, all of which are accessible from the CD-ROM startup
page (Startup.htm):
PowerXpert Installation Program
Installs the user interface and drivers to control the power sensor via
USB connection to a PC.
Microsoft®.NET Framework Version 4.0 Installation Program
Available for installation if .NET Framework does not already exist on
your PC. The PowerXpert installation program will detect whether or
not this is already on your PC and will provide a message if it is not
installed. PowerXpert needs .Net Framework 4.0. This framework
version is included in both Minimal & Full version of installers. The
difference between minimal & full is that the minimal installer uses a
light weight web installer of .NET 4.0; therefore, PowerXpert requires
the internet connection in order to make the installation. Full installer
uses complete .NET 4.0 setup and does not need an internet connection
to make the installation.

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3. Hardware and Software Requirements PowerXpert™
User Guide
The User Guide contains instructions for installation, operation and
operational testing for all the USB power sensors and the PowerXpert
application.
Product Literature
Links are provided to each power sensor product brochure, which
contains complete operational specifications and features for your
power sensor.
Measurement Uncertainty Calculator
Microsoft Excel®tool for calculating power uncertainty. It contains two
tabs: one that provides measurement uncertainty for each sensor
(selectable from a drop-down menu), and another tab that provides
additional uncertainty components and calculated values for the
MA24105A Peak Power Sensor.
Sample C# Program Folder
Provides a link to a folder containing a sample application
(DemoApp.exe) written in Microsoft C#. This application and its code
are provided as an example so the user can develop custom applications
for use with the power sensor. Instructions are included in Appendix A
of the User Guide.
3. Hardware and Software Requirements
Please make sure that the following minimum requirements are met for
installing and using the software:
•Intel®Pentium®III with 1 GB RAM or Intel®Pentium®IV with
512 MB RAM, or equivalent
(Intel®Pentium®IV with 1 GB RAM recommended; a dual core
processor with 2 GB RAM is recommended for use with the
multi-sensor feature.)
•All versions of Microsoft®Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7,
and Windows XP
•100 MB hard-disk free space
•Display resolution 1024 × 768
•USB 2.0 high speed interface
•CD-ROM drive

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PowerXpert™ 4. Installing PowerXpert
4. Installing PowerXpert
Both the PowerXpert application and power sensor drivers must be
installed before using the power sensor. Follow the steps below as a
guide for proper installation.
1. Insert the installation CD in the drive of your computer. If the
menu does not open automatically in your web browser, open the
file named Startup.htm located on the CD.
Figure 1. Anritsu PowerXpert CD Menu

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4. Installing PowerXpert PowerXpert™
2. Click Install Anritsu PowerXpert™and select Run to start the
installation.
3. Click Next in the following screen to begin the installation process.
Select Install PowerXpert.
Figure 2. Anritsu PowerXpert Installation
Figure 3. Installing Anritsu PowerXpert

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PowerXpert™ 4. Installing PowerXpert
4. Select Modify, then select Next.
5. Read the license agreement and select “I accept the terms of the
license agreement” to continue, then click Next.
Figure 4. Installing Anritsu PowerXpert Application
Figure 5. PowerXpert License

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4. Installing PowerXpert PowerXpert™
6. Setup will install PowerXpert in the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Anritsu\PowerXpert. Refer to Figure 6.
7. To install to this Folder click next. To install to a different folder,
click Browse and select another folder.
8. Select Finish to complete the software installation. The software
installs to the selected location.
Figure 6. Destination Folder
Figure 7. Installing Anritsu PowerXpert Application

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PowerXpert™ 5. Basic Power Measurement
9. The next screen Figure 8 indicates the installation is now
complete.
5. Basic Power Measurement
1. Connect the sensor to a computer as shown in Figure 9 on page 8.
2. Open the Anritsu PowerXpert application.
3. Zero the power sensor by clicking the Zero sensor button in
PowerXpert.
4. Connect the RF source to the RF IN port of the power sensor.
5. Read the power measurement from the Anritsu PowerXpert
application window (power readings are continuous with the
default settings).
Figure 8. Anritsu PowerXpert Installation Complete
Warning
To prevent connector damage and inaccurate
measurements, inspect and clean the sensor RF connector
and the RF connector to which it will be attached.
Do not turn the sensor body when mating the connectors.
Use a properly calibrated torque wrench to tighten the
connection. Do not over-torque.

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5. Basic Power Measurement PowerXpert™
Index Description
1RFSource
2RFIn
3RFOut
4 MA24105A
5Load
6 PC with Anritsu PowerXpert Application
7 Optional Attenuator
8 MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, or MA24126A
9 To PC USB input
Figure 9. Basic Measurement Setup
RF Out
RF In
To PC
USB
MA24105A
MA24106A, MA24x08A, MA24x18A, or MA24126A
To PC
USB
Load
3
Optional
Attenuator
1
1
23
4
5
9
96
7
8

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PowerXpert™ 5. Basic Power Measurement

Anritsu Company
490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
http://www.anritsu.com
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