Power Meter Measurement Guide : Inline Peak Power Sensor MA24105A : Sensor Power Meter Interface
 
Sensor Power Meter Interface
Sensor and High Accuracy Power Meter Interface
Firmware in both the MA24105A Inline Peak Power Sensor and in Option 19 interact to provide additional functions in the connected Anritsu handheld instrument. The firmware for the High Accuracy Power Meter (Option 19) and the firmware of your instrument must be up‑to‑date versions. Refer to Required Equipment.
Main Menu Keys
When the MA24105A is connected to your Anritsu handheld instrument with Option 19 installed, the five main menu keys are displayed at the bottom of the measurement display.
Display, Amplitude, Average, Zero/Cal, and Limit Keys
These main menu keys and the Display menu with its submenu keys are shown in Figure: Forward and Reverse Average Power. The screen that is displayed in Figure: Forward and Reverse Average Power is an example and may not match any actual screen on your instrument.
Forward and Reverse Average Power
 
Power Meter Summary Display
 
Connection Setup
Connect the MA24105A to the Anritsu handheld instrument with Option 19.
1. Connect the USB cable between the sensor and your instrument. The MA24105A green power light is illuminated when power is available via the USB cable (refer to Figure: MA24105A Inline Peak Power Sensor).
2. Press the On/Off key to turn on your instrument.
3. If the instrument is already On when the sensor USB cable is connected, an Attention message is displayed. Refer to Figure: USB Connection Message.
USB Connection Message
4. When the Attention message box is no longer displayed, the connection is enabled.