Rohde and Schwarz NRP-Z power sensors MAY work with the VNA. However, because there are many factors out of our control, we can not guarantee their functionality or performance.
Note: VNA firmware before A.09.00.xx will NOT include this capability. Ideally, the VNA should have the most recent VNA Firmware that is supported by your VNA.
The following procedure shows how to install the drivers for a R&S NRP-Z sensor for use with the VNA Source Power Cal and Power Meter-As-Receiver (PMAR) features:
Download the “NRP Toolkit” from: http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/power_volt_meter/NRPZ-%7c-Tools-%7c-67-%7c-984.html
Copy and install the file onto the VNA.
Download the latest ‘x86’ version of the “NRP-Z VXIplug&play Drivers” from: http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/power_volt_meter/NRPZ-%7c-Drivers-%7c-25-%7c-961-%7c-1841.html. Use this version for ALL VNA Operating Systems.
Copy and install the file onto the VNA.
Connect the R&S sensor to a VNA USB port. The Windows “New Hardware Wizard” will appear.
Select Install the software automatically, then click Next> repeatedly to proceed through the Install wizard.
After exiting the wizard, the VNA should show the power sensor as available as a “USB” choice in the configuration dialogs for the Source Power Cal and PMAR dialogs.