R&S NRP18S User manual

R&S®NRP18S-xx
High-Power Three-Path Diode Power
Sensors
User Manual
User Manual
Version 05
1178368602
(;ÜTä2)

This manual describes the following high-power three-path diode power sensors with firmware version FW
02.00 and later:
●R&S®NRP18S-10 (1424.6721.02)
●R&S®NRP18S-20 (1424.6738.02)
●R&S®NRP18S-25 (1424.6744.02)
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1178.3686.02 | Version 05 | R&S®NRP18S-xx
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, for example R&S®NRP18S-10 is
abbreviated as R&S NRP18S-10.

Contents
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Key Features..................................................................................................................6
2 Safety Information..................................................................................8
3 Preparing for Use...................................................................................9
3.1 Unpacking and Checking the Power Sensor..............................................................9
3.2 Operating Conditions................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Considerations for Test Setup................................................................................... 10
3.4 Connecting to a DUT...................................................................................................10
3.5 Connecting a Cable to the Host Interface................................................................. 11
3.6 Connecting to a Controlling Host..............................................................................12
4 Power Sensor Tour.............................................................................. 16
4.1 RF Connector.............................................................................................................. 16
4.2 Trigger I/O Connector................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Host Interface.............................................................................................................. 17
4.4 Status LED................................................................................................................... 17
5 Operating Concepts.............................................................................18
5.1 R&S NRP Toolkit..........................................................................................................18
5.2 Remote Control........................................................................................................... 20
5.3 R&S NRPV....................................................................................................................21
5.4 R&S Power Viewer...................................................................................................... 25
5.5 R&S Power Viewer Mobile..........................................................................................29
5.6 R&S NRX...................................................................................................................... 29
5.7 R&S NRP2.................................................................................................................... 31
6 Firmware Update..................................................................................35
6.1 Hardware and Software Requirements..................................................................... 35
6.2 Updating the Firmware............................................................................................... 35
7 Replacing an R&S NRP-Zxx with an R&S NRP18S-xx...................... 39
7.1 Most Important Differences........................................................................................39

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7.2 Prerequisites............................................................................................................... 39
8 Remote Control Commands................................................................41
8.1 Conventions Used in SCPI Command Descriptions................................................41
8.2 Notations......................................................................................................................41
8.3 Common Commands.................................................................................................. 43
8.4 Preparing for the Measurement................................................................................. 47
8.5 Controlling the Measurement.................................................................................... 49
8.6 Configuring and Retrieving Results..........................................................................64
8.7 Configuring the Measurement Modes.......................................................................69
8.8 Configuring Basic Measurement Parameters.......................................................... 81
8.9 Calibrating/Zeroing the Power Sensor ...................................................................101
8.10 Testing the Power Sensor........................................................................................ 103
8.11 Configuring the System............................................................................................104
8.12 Using the Status Register.........................................................................................116
9 Performing Measurement Tasks - Programming Examples.......... 120
9.1 Performing the Simplest Measurement.................................................................. 120
9.2 Performing the Fastest Measurement in Continuous Average Mode.................. 120
9.3 Performing a Buffered Continuous Average Measurement.................................. 123
9.4 Performing Trace Measurements............................................................................ 125
9.5 Trace Measurement with Synchronization to Measurement Complete............... 126
10 Remote Control Basics......................................................................128
10.1 Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols.............................................................. 128
10.2 SCPI Command Structure........................................................................................ 129
10.3 Status Reporting System......................................................................................... 135
11 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 153
11.1 Displaying Status Information................................................................................. 153
11.2 Performing a Selftest................................................................................................ 153
11.3 Problems during a Firmware Update...................................................................... 153
11.4 Contacting Customer Support.................................................................................154
List of Commands..............................................................................155
Index....................................................................................................160

Preface
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1 Preface
This chapter provides an overview of the user documentation and an introduction to
the R&S NRP18S-xx.
1.1 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S NRP18S-xx user documentation. Unless
specified otherwise, you find the documents on the R&S NRP18S-xx product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nrp18s
1.1.1 Getting Started Manual
Introduces the R&S NRP18S-xx and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. Includes basic operations and general information, e.g. safety instructions,
etc. A printed version is delivered with the power sensor.
1.1.2 User Manuals
Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides an
introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands
with programming examples, and information on maintenance and interfaces. Includes
the contents of the getting started manual.
1.1.3 Tutorials
Tutorials offer guided examples and demonstrations on operating the R&S NRP18S-
xx. They are provided on the product page of the internet.
1.1.4 Instrument Security Procedures
Deals with security issues when working with the R&S NRP18S-xx in secure areas. It
is available for download on the Internet.
1.1.5 Basic Safety Instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
Documentation Overview