Boonton 52000 Series USB CW Power Sensor - Manual (Page 30)

0 Using the Software
How to make a pulse power measurement
The following procedure outlines how to set up and make a pulse
power measurement. For more information on pulse power
measurement refer to “Pulse measurement and setting the duty
cycle” on page 56.
1. Open the application.
2. Zero your sensor.
Refer to “Zero your sensor” on page 26.
3. Open the measurement control panel. Select the control panel icon
or select Measurement > Control Panel.
4. Enable the duty cycle option and set the duty cycle percentage.
Refer to Figure 25 on page 30.
Figure 25 Setting the duty cycle
5. Set the Calibration Factor.
6. Select Apply.
The pulse repetition rate should be above 200 Hz for the internal
averaging to be effective. Below this PRF the reading will vary. The
duty cycle feature may be used down to about 1%. The peak power
limit of the sensor should be strictly adhered to. Refer to figure 26
on page 31 for more information.