Anritsu 701012 User Manual - page 19

MA24106A UG

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Chapter 3 — Using the Power Sensor

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Introduction

This chapter provides information on using the Anritsu Power Meter application with the MA24106A USB 

power sensor. It provides a description of the Graphical User Interface, various settings of the application, 

basic procedures for Making Measurements, as well as information about Uncertainty of a Measurement.

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Graphical User Interface

The graphical user interface (Figure 3-1) layout is divided into five sections:

• Buttons

• Data Entry Fields

• Display Window

• Status Bar

• Menu Bar

The Anritsu Power Meter application always launches in the default state as described below:

• Frequency: 50 MHz 

• Power  Units: dBm

• Averages: 1

• Fixed Offset:  0 dB

• Low  Aperture  Time: Fast Mode

Communication with the sensor does not take place until the Apply button is clicked or the Enter key on the 

keyboard is pressed.

Figure 3-1.

Graphical User Interface

Display Window

Data Entry Fields

Status Bar

Menu Bar

Buttons