The following chapter presents a sample session with a R&S ZVA network analyzer and explains how to solve basic tasks that you will frequently encounter when working with the instrument.
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Before starting any measurement on your network analyzer, please note the instructions given in Chapter Preparing for Use. |
In the System Overview you will find detailed information on customizing the instrument and the display according to your personal preferences. For a systematic explanation of all menus, functions and parameters and background information refer to the Manual Control reference.
Use the Measurement
Wizard
in the System menu to perform
a standard S-parameter measurement in a straightforward way. The wizard
provides a series of dialogs where you can select the test setup, screen
configuration and measurement parameters, configure the essential channel
settings and perform a guided calibration.
Measurement
stages in the wizard
The different dialogs of the measurement wizard correspond to the typical stages of any measurement:
Select the test setup
Select the measurement parameters and the diagram areas
Define the sweep range
Adjust the receiver and source settings (measurement bandwidth, source power)
Perform a calibration
In the following we assume that you are familiar
with standard Windows dialogs and mouse operation. Refer toUsing
Front Panel Keys and Data
Entry
to learn how to access instrument functions and control dialogs without
a mouse and keyboard.