MA24106A UG 3-1
Chapter 3 — Using the Power Sensor
3-1 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.
3-2 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: 0dB
•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 FieldsStatus Bar
Menu Bar
Buttons