
Using PowerXpert
™
3-7 General Settings
PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-19
Averages
The Averages setting allows you to specify the number of measurements that are averaged to calculate the
displayed power. A setting of 1 disables averaging. This setting is only available when “Auto Average” is Off.
Offset
A fixed value (in dB) specified by the user is applied as a power offset to the sensor. A positive offset adds a
value to the power readings and can be used to compensate for attenuators, couplers, limiters, and other lossy
devices. A negative value subtracts a value from the power reading and can be used to compensate for
amplification in the measurement path.
Range
Range allows the operating power range of the sensor to be set to the desired range. Setting to “Auto” means
that sensor firmware determines the appropriate range for it to operate. Setting to Range 1 covers the power
range from +20 dBm to –7 dBm. Setting to Range 2 covers the power range from –7 dBm to –40 dBm.
For model MA24105A, setting to Range 1 covers the power range from +3 dBm to +38 dBm. Setting to Range 2
covers the power range from +38 dBm to +51.76 dBm (150 W).
In some instances, setting the range manually improves the measurement. For example, a low duty cycle, high
crest factor signal, where average power may fall in one range and the peak power in another, may result in
erroneous readings when the sensor is set to auto range. In this case, setting the range manually closer to the
anticipated average power will increase the accuracy.
Apply Above Settings Button
The Apply above settings button applies all changes made to the “Continuous Mode” settings. Changes to
these settings do not take affect until clicking this button.
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