R&S NGL200 Getting Started

R&S

®

NGL200
Power Supply

Getting Started

Getting Started

Version 02

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This manual describes the following R&S®NGL200 models and options:

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R&S®NGL201 1 Channel PSU 60W (3638.3376.02)

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R&S®NGL202 2 Channel PSU 120W (3638.3376.03)

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R&S®NGL-K102 Option Wireless LAN (3652.6362.02)

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R&S®NGL-B105 Option GPIB Interface (3652.6356.02)

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R&S®NGL-K106 Option Battery Simulation (3652.6255.02)

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R&S®NGL-K103 Option Digital I/O (3652.6385.02)

The contents of this manual correspond to firmware version 1.00 or higher.

The software contained in this product uses several valuable open source software packages. For infor­mation, see the "Open Source Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the
R&S NGL200 product page at www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngl200 > " Downloads > Firmware ".
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed­ded computing.

© 2018 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

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Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.

R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.

Trade names are trademarks of the owners.

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Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g.
R&S®NGL200 is indicated as R&S NGL200.

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Safety Instructions
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité

Risk of injury and instrument damage

The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury or instrument damage.

● Do not open the instrument casing.

● Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as printed brochure with

the instrument.

● Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.

Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.

● Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation in a safe place

and pass them on to the subsequent users.

Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento

El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para prevenir descargas eléctricas,
incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.

● No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.

● Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales" suministradas con el

instrumento como folleto impreso.

● Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las siguientes secciones.

Se debe tener en cuenta que las especificaciones técnicas pueden contener
condiciones adicionales para su uso.

● Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como la

documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios posteriores.

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Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät

Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand,
Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern.

● Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.

● Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise", die als

gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.

● Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden Abschnitten;

möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere Hinweise zu speziellen
Betriebsbedingungen.

● Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die

Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere Benutzer des
Produkts weiter.

Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil

L'appareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter les
électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.

● N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.

● Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales" fournies avec

l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.

● Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections suivantes. Il ne faut

pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer des conditions d’exploitation

supplémentaires.

● Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la documentation produit dans

un lieu sûr et transmettez ces documents aux autres utilisateurs.

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Customer Support

Technical support – where and when you need it

For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer
Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will
work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming
or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment.

Up-to-date information and upgrades

To keep your instrument up-to-date and to be informed about new application notes related
to your instrument, please send an e-mail to the Customer Support Center stating your
instrument and your wish.
We will take care that you will get the right information.

Europe, Africa, Middle East

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North America

Phone 1-888-TEST-RSA (1-888-837-8772)

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Latin America

Phone [phone]

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Asia/Pacific

Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

China

Phone [phone] /
[phone]

[e-mail]

Contents

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Contents

1 Documentation Overview......................................................5

1.1 Manuals and Instrument Help..............................................................5

1.2 Data Sheet............................................................................................. 6

1.3 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment..........................6

2 Conventions Used in the Documentation........................... 7

2.1 Typographical Conventions.................................................................7

2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions...........................................7

2.3 Notes on Screenshots.......................................................................... 8

2.4 Other Conventions................................................................................8

3 Welcome to R&S NGL200..................................................... 9

4 Putting into Operation.........................................................10

4.1 Safety................................................................................................... 11

4.2 Intended Operation............................................................................. 13

4.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument......................................... 14

4.4 Setting Up the Instrument.................................................................. 15

4.4.1 Bench Operation................................................................................... 15

4.4.2 Rack Mounting...................................................................................... 16

5 Instrument Tour................................................................... 17

5.1 Overview of Controls..........................................................................17

5.1.1 Front Panel........................................................................................... 17

5.1.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................ 19

5.2 Switching On the Instrument............................................................. 21

6 Trying Out the Instrument...................................................23

6.1 Setting the Output Voltage and Current............................................23

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6.2 Activating the Channels Output........................................................ 23

7 Maintenance......................................................................... 25

Index..................................................................................... 26

Documentation Overview

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1 Documentation Overview

This section provides an overview of the R&S NGL200 user documentation.

1.1 Manuals and Instrument Help

You find the manuals on the product page at:

www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngl200

Getting started manual

Introduces the R&S NGL200 and describes how to set up the product. A printed
English version is included in the delivery.

User manual

Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides
an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control
commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance and
instrument interfaces. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.

The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immedi­ate display on the internet.

Basic safety instructions

Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important informa­tion. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.

Service manual

Describes the performance test for checking the rated specifications, module
replacement and repair, firmware update, troubleshooting and fault elimination,
and contains mechanical drawings and spare part lists. The service manual is
available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz information system
(GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).

Manuals and Instrument Help

Documentation Overview

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1.2 Data Sheet

The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S NGL200. It also
lists the options with their order numbers and optional accessories.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/ngl200

1.3 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledg­ment

The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur­rent firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source
acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open
source software.

See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/ngl200. The open source acknowledg-
ment document can also be read directly on the instrument.

Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment