R&S®NRP2
Power Meter
Instrument Security Procedures
(;ÚÝP2)
1176.7932.02 ─ 02
Instrument Security Procedures
R&S®NRP2
Contents
Contents
1 Overview................................................................................................. 2
2 Instrument Models Covered..................................................................2
3 Security Terms and Definitions............................................................ 2
4 Types of Memory and Information Storage in the R&S NRP2........... 3
5 Instrument Declassification.................................................................. 6
1 Overview
In many cases, it is imperative that the R&S NRP2 Power Meters are used in a
secured environment. Generally these highly secured environments do not allow any
test equipment to leave the area unless it can be proven that no user information
leaves with the test equipment. Security concerns can arise when devices need to
leave a secured area e.g. to be calibrated or serviced.
This document describes the types of memory and their usage in the R&S NRP2. It
provides a statement regarding the volatility of all memory types and specifies the
steps required to declassify an instrument through memory clearing or sanitization procedures. These sanitization procedures are designed for customers who need to meet
the requirements specified by the US Defense Security Service (DSS).
2 Instrument Models Covered
Table 2-1: Power Meter models
Product name Order number
R&S NRP2 1144.1374.02
3 Security Terms and Definitions
Clearing
The term "clearing" is defined in Section 8-301a of DoD 5220.22-M, "National Industrial
Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)". Clearing is the process of eradicating
the data on media so that the data can no longer be retrieved using the standard inter-
2Instrument Security Procedures 1176.7932.02 ─ 02
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