Anritsu PowerXpert MA24105A User manual

Quick Start Guide
Installing and Using
Anritsu PowerXpert™
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
MA24330A, CW USB Power Sensor
10 MHz to 33 GHz
MA24340A, CW USB Power Sensor
10 MHz to 40 GHz
MA24350A, CW USB Power Sensor
10 MHz to 50 GHz
MA24507A, mmWave Power Master™ Analyzer
9 kHz to 70 GHz
MA24510A, mmWave Power Master Analyzer
9 kHz to 110 GHz
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490 Jarvis Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
USA
Part Number: 10585-00021
Revision: L
Published: May 2020
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PowerXpert™
1. Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides information on installing Anritsu
PowerXpert and a basic set up and use of the instruments. PowerXpert
provides a PC user interface for making power measurements with the
USB power sensor and Power Master power analyzer.
This Quick Start Guide contains the following information:
•“PC Requirements” on page 1-2
•“Installing PowerXpert” on page 3
•“Making an MA24105A Power Measurement” on page 4
•“Making an MA24xxxA Power Measurement” on page 6
•“Making an MA245xxA Power Measurement” on page 8
2. Additional Documentation
For additional information and literature covering your product, visit
the product page of your instrument and select the Library tab:
https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/test-measurement/rf-microwave/power-s
ensors
Table 1-1. Related Manuals
Document Part
Number Description
10100-00066 Important Product Information, Compliance, and
Safety Notices
10585-00020 PowerXpert User Guide

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3. PC Requirements PowerXpert™
3. PC Requirements
Hardware and Software
The following are the minimum PC requirements for installing and
using PowerXpert:
•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, Windows 8.1, Windows 7,
Windows Vista®, and Windows XP. Check the TDS of your power
sensor to confirm the compatibility of your operating system.
•100 MB hard-disk free space
•Display resolution 1024 × 768
•High speed USB 2.0 for MA242x8A and MA243x0A sensors
•High speed USB 3.0 for MA245xxA Power Master power analyzer
•Microsoft®.NET Framework Version 4.0 or higher
Note
PowerXpert needs .Net Framework 4.0. The PowerXpert
installation will detect whether or not this is already on your
PC and will provide a message if it is not installed. This
framework version is included in both Minimal & Full version
of installers.

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PowerXpert™ 4. Installing PowerXpert
4. Installing PowerXpert
Both PowerXpert and the USB power sensor/Power Master power
analyzer drivers must be installed before using these devices. Follow
the steps below as a guide for proper installation.
1. Download PowerXpert from the Anritsu Website:
https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/test-measurement/support/downlo
ads/software/dwl19095
2. Click Install Anritsu PowerXpert.
3. Click Run to start the installation.
4. Click through the installation screens.
When the installation is complete, PowerXpert becomes a User
Interface for making Power Measurements.
Figure 1. Anritsu PowerXpert Installation Screens

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5. Making an MA24105A Power Measurement PowerXpert™
5. Making an MA24105A Power Measurement
This section describes how to perform a basic power measurement with
the MA24105A using PowerXpert.
1. Open PowerXpert.
2. Connect the MA24105A to a computer as shown in Figure 2
on page 5. PowerXpert detects the model type and provides the
associated screen interface.
3. Click the Zero sensor button to Zero the power sensor before
making power measurements.
4. Connect the RF source to the RF IN port of the MA24105A.
Caution
Prevent connector damage and ensure quality
measurements when connecting RF components. Refer to
the PowerXpert User Guide for applying connector
maintenance and care.
Note
When removing or inserting an MA24105A at the USB port,
wait a few seconds for PowerXpert to detect the change
and update the PowerXpert user interface.

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PowerXpert™ 5. Making an MA24105A Power Measurement
5. Read the measured power displayed in PowerXpert. The measured
power displayed in Figure 2 is made in the initial default setting
of Continuous Mode.
Index Description
1RF Source
2 USB Power Sensor RF In
3 MA24105A
4 USB Power Sensor RF Out
5 Load or Antenna
6 Power Measurement Window
7 PC with Anritsu PowerXpert
8 Continuous Mode (Default)
9 USB Cable To PC USB Input
Figure 2. Basic MA24105A Measurement Setup
Load
1
2
34
5
6
7
8
9

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6. Making an MA24xxxA Power Measurement PowerXpert™
6. Making an MA24xxxA Power Measurement
This section describes how to perform a basic power measurement using
PowerXpert with the following: MA24106A, MA24108A, MA24118A,
MA24126A, MA24208A, MA24218A, MA24330A, MA24340A, and
MA24350A.
For making a power measurement with the MA24105A using
PowerXpert, see “Making an MA24105A Power Measurement” on
page 1-4.
For making a power measurement with the MA245xxA using
PowerXpert, see “Making an MA245xxA Power Measurement” on
page 1-8.
1. Open PowerXpert.
2. Connect the MA24xxxA to a computer as shown in Figure 3
on page 7. PowerXpert detects the model type and provides the
associated screen interface.
3. Click the Zero sensor button to Zero the power sensor before
making power measurements.
4. Connect the RF source to the RF IN port of the MA24xxxA.
Caution
Prevent connector damage and ensure quality
measurements when connecting RF components. Refer to
the PowerXpert User Guide for applying connector
maintenance and care.
Note
When removing or inserting an MA24xxxA at the PC’s USB
port, wait a few seconds for PowerXpert to detect the
change and update the PowerXpert user interface.

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PowerXpert™ 6. Making an MA24xxxA Power Measurement
5. Read the measured power displayed on the PowerXpert window.
The measured power displayed in Figure 3 is made in the initial
default setting of Continuous Mode.
Index Description
1RF Source
2 Optional Attenuator
3 USB Power Sensor RF In
4 MA24xxxA
5 Power Measurement Window
6 PC with Anritsu PowerXpert
7 Continuous Mode (Default)
8 To PC USB input
Figure 3. Basic MA24xxxA Measurement Setup
1
2
5
7
3
4
8
6

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7. Making an MA245xxA Power Measurement PowerXpert™
7. Making an MA245xxA Power Measurement
This section describes how to perform a basic power measurement with
the MA24507A and MA24510A using PowerXpert.
1. Open PowerXpert.
2. Connect the MA245xxA to a computer as shown in Figure 4
on page 9. PowerXpert detects the model type and provides the
associated screen interface.
3. Connect the RF source to the RF IN port of the MA245xxA.
Caution
Prevent connector damage and ensure quality
measurements when connecting RF components. Refer to
the PowerXpert User Guide for applying connector
maintenance and care.
Note
When removing or inserting an MA245xxA at the PC’s USB
port, wait a few seconds for the PowerXpert to detect the
change and update the PowerXpert user interface.

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PowerXpert™ 7. Making an MA245xxA Power Measurement
4. Read the measured power displayed on the PowerXpert window.
The measured power displayed in Figure 4 is made in the initial
default setting of Continuous Mode.
Index Description
1RF Source
2 Optional Attenuator
3 Power Master RF In
4 MA245xxA
5 Power Measurement Window
6 PC with Anritsu PowerXpert
7 Continuous Mode (Default)
8 To PC USB input
Figure 4. Basic MA245xxA Measurement Setup
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8

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USA
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