R&S®NGL200/NGM200
Power Supply Series
User Manual
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User Manual
Version 05
This manual describes the following R&S®NGL/NGM models with firmware version 1.00 or higher:
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R&S®NGL201 Single-channel power supply 60W (3638.3376.02)
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R&S®NGL202 T
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R&S®NGM201 Single-channel power supply 60W (3638.4472.02)
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R&S®NGM202 Two-channel power supply 120W (3638.4472.03)
wo-channel power supply 120W (3638.3376.03)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
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R&S®NGL-B105 Option IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface (3652.6356.02)
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R&S®NGL-K102 Option Wireless LAN Remote Control (3652.6362.02)
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R&S®NGL-K103 Option Digital I/O (3652.6385.02)
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R&S®NGM-B105 Option IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface (3641.6220.02)
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R&S®NGM-K102 Option Wireless LAN Remote Control (3644.6367.02)
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R&S®NGM-K103 Option Digital I/O (3643.9904.02)
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R&S®NGM-K104 Option Digital Voltmeter (3643.9927.02)
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R&S®NGM-K106 Option Battery Simulation (3636.6626.02)
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Safety Instructions
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
electric shock, fire,
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Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para p
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
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especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
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Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
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.
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
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
para su uso.
Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.
revenir
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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.
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Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'ap
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
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suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
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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.
pareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
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
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
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Up-to-date information and upgrades
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Contents
1 Documentation Overview......................................................................7
2 Welcome to R&S NGL/NGM.................................................................. 9
3 Important Notes....................................................................................10
3.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Ambient Conditions.................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Measurement Categories............................................................................................11
3.4 Mains Voltage...............................................................................................................11
3.5 Limits............................................................................................................................12
4 Getting Started..................................................................................... 13
4.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................ 13
Contents
4.1.1 Safety............................................................................................................................ 14
4.1.2 Intended Operation....................................................................................................... 15
4.1.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 16
4.1.4 Setting Up the Instrument............................................................................................. 17
4.1.4.1 Bench Operation........................................................................................................... 17
4.1.4.2 Rack Mounting.............................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................18
4.2.1 Overview of Controls.....................................................................................................18
4.2.1.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................18
4.2.1.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2 Switching On the Instrument......................................................................................... 22
4.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 Setting the Output Voltage and Current........................................................................ 24
4.3.2 Activating the Channels Output.....................................................................................24
4.4 Maintenance................................................................................................................ 25
5 Operating Basics..................................................................................26
5.1 Display Overview........................................................................................................ 26
5.1.1 Status Bar Information.................................................................................................. 26
5.1.2 Channel Display Area................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Using the Touchscreen...............................................................................................30
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5.2.1 Using Gestures............................................................................................................. 30
5.2.2 Accessing Functionality in the Home Window.............................................................. 30
5.2.2.1 Settings Button..............................................................................................................31
5.2.2.2 Voltage and Current Inputs........................................................................................... 31
5.2.2.3 Expand/Collapse Button................................................................................................32
5.2.3 Input Data......................................................................................................................33
5.3 Front Panel Keys.........................................................................................................34
5.3.1 Menu Controls...............................................................................................................34
5.3.1.1 Home Key..................................................................................................................... 34
5.3.1.2 Settings Key.................................................................................................................. 34
5.3.1.3 User Key....................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.2 Navigation Controls.......................................................................................................37
5.3.3 Output and Channel Controls........................................................................................38
Contents
5.4 Power Derating............................................................................................................38
5.5 Operation Modes.........................................................................................................38
6 Instrument Functions.......................................................................... 40
6.1 Setting the Channels Voltage and Current............................................................... 40
6.2 Activating the Channels Output................................................................................ 41
6.2.1 Set Constant Resistance...............................................................................................42
6.2.2 Fast Transient Response.............................................................................................. 43
6.2.3 Output........................................................................................................................... 44
6.3 Ranges / Digital Voltmeter (DVM)...............................................................................48
6.4 Battery Simulator........................................................................................................ 50
6.5 Protection.................................................................................................................... 55
6.5.1 Over Current Protection (OCP)..................................................................................... 55
6.5.2 Over Voltage Protection (OVP)..................................................................................... 56
6.5.3 Over Power Protection (OPP)....................................................................................... 56
6.5.4 Safety Limits..................................................................................................................57
6.6 Trigger / Digital I/O...................................................................................................... 58
6.7 Advanced Features..................................................................................................... 63
6.7.1 Arbitrary.........................................................................................................................63
6.7.1.1 Arbitrary Editor.............................................................................................................. 64
6.7.2 Ramp.............................................................................................................................66
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6.8 User Key.......................................................................................................................67
6.9 Screenshot...................................................................................................................68
6.10 Data Logging............................................................................................................... 69
6.11 FastLog........................................................................................................................ 71
6.12 CSV Settings................................................................................................................72
6.13 File Manager................................................................................................................ 73
6.14 Store and Recall ......................................................................................................... 74
6.15 Interfaces..................................................................................................................... 76
6.15.1 Network Connection......................................................................................................77
6.15.1.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................................ 78
6.15.1.2 Wireless LAN Connection............................................................................................. 80
6.15.2 USB Connection............................................................................................................81
6.15.3 GPIB Address............................................................................................................... 82
Contents
6.16 General Instrument Settings...................................................................................... 83
6.16.1 Licenses Management.................................................................................................. 83
6.16.2 Appearance Settings.....................................................................................................84
6.16.3 Sound Settings..............................................................................................................85
6.16.4 Date and Time...............................................................................................................86
6.16.5 Device Information........................................................................................................ 86
6.16.6 Update Device...............................................................................................................87
6.17 Device Documentation............................................................................................... 88
7 Remote Control Commands................................................................89
7.1 Common Setting Commands.....................................................................................89
7.2 System Settings Commands......................................................................................92
7.3 Display Commands.....................................................................................................94
7.4 Trigger Commands..................................................................................................... 95
7.5 Configuration Commands.......................................................................................... 98
7.5.1 Channel Selection......................................................................................................... 98
7.5.2 Safety Limit Setting....................................................................................................... 99
7.5.3 Voltage Setting............................................................................................................102
7.5.4 Current Setting............................................................................................................ 105
7.5.5 Resistance Setting...................................................................................................... 108
7.5.6 Combined Setting of Voltage and Current Setting.......................................................110
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7.5.7 Output Setting..............................................................................................................111
7.5.8 Range/DVM Setting.....................................................................................................117
7.5.9 OCP Setting.................................................................................................................118
7.5.10 OVP Setting................................................................................................................ 122
7.5.11 OPP Setting................................................................................................................ 125
7.6 Measurement Commands........................................................................................ 128
7.7 Advanced Operating Commands............................................................................ 131
7.7.1 Arbitrary.......................................................................................................................131
7.7.2 Ramp...........................................................................................................................136
7.7.3 Digital I/O.................................................................................................................... 137
7.7.4 Battery Simulation....................................................................................................... 139
7.8 Data and File Management Commands.................................................................. 144
7.9 Status Reporting Commands...................................................................................151
Contents
7.9.1 STATus:OPERation Registers.....................................................................................151
7.9.2 STATus:QUEStionable Registers................................................................................153
Annex.................................................................................................. 156
A Additional Basics on Remote Control..............................................156
A.1 Messages and Command Structure........................................................................ 156
A.1.1 Messages....................................................................................................................156
A.1.2 SCPI Command Structure...........................................................................................157
A.2 Command Sequence and Synchronization............................................................ 161
A.2.1 Preventing Overlapping Execution..............................................................................161
A.3 Status Reporting System......................................................................................... 161
A.3.1 Structure of a SCPI Status Register............................................................................162
List of Commands..............................................................................167
Index....................................................................................................171
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1 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S NGL/NGM user documentation. You can
find it on the product page at:
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngl200
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngm200
Getting Started
Introduces the R&S NGL/NGM power supply series and describes how to set up and
start working with the instrument. The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
User manual
Describes all instrument modes and functions in detail. It also provides an introduction
to remote control and a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples, instrument interfaces, error messages and information on maintenance.
Documentation Overview
The online version (html format) 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).
Datasheet
The datasheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S NGL/NGM power supply series. It also lists all options with their order numbers and accessories.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/ngl200
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/ngm200
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.
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See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/ngl200. The open source acknowledgment
document can also be read directly on the instrument.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/ngm200. The open source acknowledgment
document can also be read directly on the instrument.
Documentation Overview
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2 Welcome to R&S NGL/NGM
The one or two-channel power supply series are based on a classical transformer concept with linear regulators. This concept allows the instrument to achieve highest accuracy and lowest residual ripple.
The R&S NGL/NGM power supply series feature galvanically isolated, floating overload and short-circuit proof outputs. When multiple channels are connected in parallel,
higher currents can be achieved. When connected in serial, higher voltages are achievable.
Multi-purpose protection functions are available for each channel which you can set
separately, such as overcurrent protection (OCP), overvoltage protection (OVP) and
overpower protection (OPP). If such a limit is reached, the affected output channel is
automatically turned off and an indicator icon (
case of two-channel power supply (NGL202, NGM202), the overcurrent protection can
be linked to the other channel. In this case, the linked channel is turned off when the
other channel reaches a limit.
Welcome to R&S NGL/NGM
, , ) blinks on the display. In the
Additionally, the R&S NGL/NGM is protected with overtemperature protection (OTP).
This safety feature protects the R&S NGL/NGM from overheating. When the temperature in the power supply exceeds the OTP limit, the channel outputs are automatically
cut off.
The Arbitrary function allows a freely definable voltage and current sequences with a
timeframe as short as 1 ms. It allows varying the voltage or current during a test
sequence, for example to simulate different charging conditions of a battery. With
"Ramp" function, the R&S NGL/NGM provides the operating condition to ramp up the
supply voltage within a defined timeframe of 10 ms to 10 s.
All R&S NGL/NGM power supplies are equipped with a color TFT display (800 pixels x
480 pixels) and enhanced with touch input capability. The R&S NGL/NGM comes with
a USB and LAN (LXI) interface. Equipped with a wireless LAN (WLAN) option, you can
establish a network connection wirelessly.
The digital I/O interface installed at the rear panel is activated with an option, it allows a
single trigger-in signal to control multi trigger-out signals on the power supply, providing
many possibilities to control outputs and associated devices in the event when a trigger
occurs.
The user manual contains description of the functionalities that the instrument provides. The latest version is available for download at the product homepage (http://
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngl200 for R&S NGL and http://www.rohdeschwarz.com/product/ngm200 for R&S NGM) .
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3 Important Notes
3.1 Symbols
Important Notes
Ambient Conditions
Caution, general danger zone
Ground
PE terminal
ON (supply voltage)
OFF (supply voltage)
Ground terminal
3.2 Ambient Conditions
The allowed operating temperature ranges from +5 °C to +40 °C (pollution category 2).
The maximum relative humidity (without condensation) is at 80 %.
During storage and transport, the temperature must be between -40 °C and +70 °C. In
case of condensation during transportation or storage, the instrument requires approximately two hours to dry and reach the appropriate temperature prior to operation. The
instrument is designed for use in a clean and dry indoor environment. Do not operate
with high dust and humidity levels, if danger of explosion exists or with aggressive
chemical agents.
Any operating position may be used; however adequate air circulation must be maintained. For continuous operation, a horizontal or inclined position (integrated stand) is
preferable.
Specifications with tolerance data apply after a warm up period of at least 30 minutes
at a temperature of 23 °C (tolerance -3 °C / + 7 °C).
The heat produced inside the instrument is guided to the exterior via temperature-controlled fan. Each channel has multiple temperature sensors which check the heat generation in the instrument and control the fan speed.
It is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient space around the instrument sides for
heat exchange. If the temperature inside the instrument increases to more than
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~72 °C, a channel-specific overheat protection intervenes. Affected outputs will automatically be switched off.
Air circulation
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes!
3.3 Measurement Categories
This instrument is designed for supplying power on circuits that are only indirectly connected to the low voltage mains or not connected at all. The instrument is not intended
for measurements within the measurement categories II, III or IV; the maximum potential against earth generated by the user must not exceed 250 V peak in this application.
The following information refers solely to user safety. Other aspects, such as the maximum voltage, are described in the technical data and must also be observed.
Important Notes
Mains Voltage
The measurement categories refer to transients that are superimposed on the mains
voltage. Transients are short, very fast (steep) current and voltage variations which
may occur periodically and non-periodically. The level of potential transients increases
as the distance to the source of the low voltage installation decreases.
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Measurement CAT IV: Measurements at the source of the low voltage installations
(e.g. meters)
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Measurement CAT III: Measurements in building installations (e.g. power distribution installations, power switches, firmly installed sockets, firmly installed engines
etc.)
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Measurement CAT II: Measurements on circuits electronically directly connected to
the mains (e.g. household appliances, power tools, etc.)
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0 (instruments without measured measurement category): Other circuits that are
not connected directly to the mains
3.4 Mains Voltage
The instrument uses 50 Hz / 60 Hz mains voltages ranging from 100 VAC, 115 VAC or
230 VAC (tolerance ± 10 %). Mains voltage must be set correctly by removing the fuse
holder and rotating until the correct voltage appears through the window and reinstalling the fuse holder. The input line fuse is accessible externally. Power socket and fuse
holder form a single unit.
You need to first disconnect the power cord from the connector before you can safely
replace the fuse (as long as the fuse holder is undamaged). Next, the fuse holder must
be pried out using a screwdriver. The starting point is a slot next to the contacts. The
fuse can then be forced out of its mounting and must be replaced with an identical fuse
(see information about the fuse type on the rear panel). The fuse holder is inserted
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against the spring pressure until it locks into place. The use of mended fuses or short
circuiting the fuse holder is prohibited. Resulting damages are not covered by the warranty.
Safe operation
If the instrument is not in use, it must be switched off at the mains switch for safety reasons.
3.5 Limits
The R&S NGL/NGM is equipped with a protective overload feature. The protective
overload feature prevents damage to the instrument and is intended to protect against
a possible electrical shock. The maximum values for the instrument must not be exceeded. The protection limits are listed on the front panel of the R&S NGL/NGM to ensure
the safe operation of the instrument.
Important Notes
Limits
These protection limits must be adhered to:
Specification Limits
Maximum output voltage 20.05 VDC
Maximum output current 6.01 A (<= 6 V)
3.01 A (> 6 V)
Maximum voltage against earth 250 V peak
Maximum counter-voltage (same polarity) 22 V
Maximum reverse voltage (opposite polarity) 0.5 V
Maximum reverse current sink current
Maximum reverse Current (through protection diode,
instrument must be operating)
Power supply 100 VAC, 115 VAC or 230 VAC (tolerance ± 10 %)
Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Maximum power output 120 W (NGL202, NGM202), 60 W (NGL201,
3.01 A
NGM201)
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4 Getting Started
4.1 Putting into Operation
This chapter describes how to set up the R&S NGL/NGM power supply series for the
first time.
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire,
personal injury, or damage.
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Do not open the instrument casing
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as a printed brochure
with the instrument. Note that the basic safety instructions also contain information
on operating conditions that prevent damage to the instrument
Getting Started
Putting into Operation
In addition, read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Notice that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
Risk of radio interference
This instrument is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment,
this instrument may cause radio interference.
Risk of instrument damage during operation
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and the
connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the
instrument:
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The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation
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The instrument is positioned as described in Chapter 4.1.4.1, "Bench Operation",
on page 17
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The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet
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Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges
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Signal outputs are correctly connected and not overloaded
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EMI impact on measurement results
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may affect the measurement results.
To suppress the generated EMI:
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Use suitable shielded cables of high quality, for example, LAN cables
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Note the EMC classification in the data sheet
4.1.1 Safety
This instrument was built in compliance with DIN EN 61010-1, safety regulations for
electrical instruments, control units and Iaboratory equipment.
It has been tested and shipped from the plant in safe condition. It is also in compliance
with the regulations of the European standard EN 61010-1 and the international standard IEC 61010-1.
To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you must observe all instructions
and warnings given in this user manual. Casing, chassis and all measuring ports are
connected to a protective earth conductor. The instrument is designed in compliance
with the regulations of protection class I.
Getting Started
Putting into Operation
For safety reasons, the instrument may only be operated with authorized safety sockets. The power cable must be plugged in before signal circuits may be connected.
Never use the product if the power cable is damaged. Check regularly if the power
cables are in perfect condition. Choose suitable protective measures and installation
types to ensure that the power cable cannot be damaged and that no harm is caused
by tripping hazards or from electric shock, for instance.
Risk of electric shock
It is prohibited to disconnect the earthed protective connection inside or outside of the
instrument!
If it is assumed that a safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be shut
down and secured against any unintended operation.
Safe operation can no longer be assumed when:
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Instrument shows visible damage
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Instrument includes loose parts
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Instrument no longer functions properly
– After an extended period of storage under unfavorable conditions (e.g. out-
doors or in damp rooms)
– After rough handling during transport (e.g. packaging that does not meet the
minimum requirements by post office, railway or forwarding agency)
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Exceeding the low voltage protection
Use insulated wires and not bare wires for the terminal connection.
It is assumed that only qualified and trained personnel service the power supplies and
the connected loads.
Before switching on the product, it must be ensured that the nominal voltage setting on
the product matches the nominal voltage of the AC supply network.
4.1.2 Intended Operation
The instrument is intended only for use by personnel familiar with the potential risks of
measuring electrical quantities.
For safety reasons, the instrument may only be connected to properly installed wall
outlets. Separating the ground is prohibited.
Getting Started
Putting into Operation
The power cable must be inserted before signal circuits may be connected.
Use only the power cable included in the delivery package. See "Delivery package"
on page 17.
Before each measurement, measuring cables must be inspected for damage and
replaced if necessary. Damaged or worn components can damage the instrument or
cause injury.
The instrument may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed.
If the manufacturer’s specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury, and in some cases, death.
Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents
must be observed in all work performed.
The instrument is designed for use in the following sectors: Industrial, residential, business and commercial areas and small businesses.
The instrument is designed for indoor use only. Before each measurement, you need
to verify at a known source if the instrument functions properly.
To disconnect from the mains, unplug the IEC socket on the back panel.
See Table 4-1 for the general data on the instrument specification. For more informa-
tion, see the instrument datasheet (P/N: 5216.1057.32).
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Table 4-1: General data on instrument specification
General data
Mains nominal voltage AC 100 V / 115 V / 230 V (±10 %) 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Maximum power consumption 400 W
Mains fuses 2 x IEC T4.0H 250 V
Operating temperature range +5 °C to +40 °C
Storage temperature range -20 °C to +70 °C
Humidity noncondensing 5 % to 95 %
Display TFT 5" 800 pixels x 480 pixels WVGA Touch
Rack installation R&S HZN96 rack adapter 2U (P/N: 3638.7813.02)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 222 mm x 97 mm x 436 mm (8.74" x 3.82" x 17.17")
Getting Started
Putting into Operation
Weight R&S NGL201
R&S NGM201
R&S NGL202
R&S NGM202
4.1.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument
Unpack the R&S NGL/NGM power supply carefully and check the content of the package.
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Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and package contents list for the various items.
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Check the instrument for any damage and loose parts. If there is any damage,
immediately contact the carrier who delivered the instrument.
Packing material
Retain the original packing material. If the instrument needs to be transported or shipped later, you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors.
7.1 kg (15.65 lb)
7.2 kg (15.87 lb)
7.3 kg (16.09 lb)
7.4 kg (16.31 lb)
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Risk of damage during transportation and shipment
Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation
and shipment can damage the instrument.
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Always ensure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protections are provided
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When shipping an instrument, the original packaging should be used. If you do not
have the original packaging, use sufficient padding to prevent the instrument from
moving around inside the box. Pack the instrument in antistatic wrap to protect it
from electrostatic charging
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Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical effects during transportation
Delivery package
The package contents contain the following items:
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R&S NGL power supply or R&S NGM power supply
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Four power cables
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One printed Getting Started manual
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One document folder containing a printed Basic Safety Instructions guide
4.1.4 Setting Up the Instrument
The R&S NGL/NGM is designed for benchtop and rackmount operation.
4.1.4.1 Bench Operation
On a benchtop, the R&S NGL/NGM power supply can either lie flat or stand on its feet.
As shown in Figure 4-1, feet on the bottom can be folded out to set the instrument in
an inclined position.
Figure 4-1: Operating positions
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Positioning of instrument
The instrument must be positioned in a manner that allows you to disconnect the unit
from the mains at any time and without restrictions.
4.1.4.2 Rack Mounting
The instrument can be installed in a 19" rack using the rack adapter R&S HZN96 (P/N
3638.7813.02). Proceed according to the installation instructions supplied with the rack
adapter.
Ambient temperature
Place the R&S NGL/NGM power supply in an area where the ambient temperature is
within +5 °C to +40 °C. The R&S NGL/NGM power supply is fan-cooled and must be
installed with sufficient space along the sides to ensure free flow of air.
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4.2 Instrument Tour
This chapter provides an overview of all the controls available in the R&S NGL/NGM
models and steps to switch on the instrument for the first time.
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● Switching On the Instrument...................................................................................22
4.2.1 Overview of Controls
4.2.1.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the R&S NGL/NGM is as shown in Figure 4-2. The function keys and
navigation controls are located beside the display. The various connectors are located
at the right side of the display.
The R&S NGL/NGM has one output channel for NGL201, NGM201 models and two
output channels for NGL202, NGM202 models.
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Figure 4-2: Front panel of R&S NGL/NGM with 2 channels
1 = Display with touch screen
2 = Menu control keys
3 = Rotary knob and back key
4 = Output and channel keys
5 = Output terminals (one channel with sense for NGL201, NGM201; two channels for NGL202, NGM202)
6 = USB connector
7 = Power key
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Display (1)
The display is a color TFT touch screen. Depending on the instrument model, up to two
channels are shown on the display. The respective measurement settings and functions are displayed in the individual channel display area. There is a status bar in the
device level and channel level, showing the device operating mode and respective
channel settings of the instrument.
For a detailed description on-screen layout, see Chapter 5.1, "Display Overview",
on page 26.
Menu control keys (2)
The menu control keys allow you to access the home window, device/channel menu
window and user key in the instrument.
For a detailed description on menu control keys, see Chapter 5.3.1, "Menu Controls",
on page 34.
Rotary knob and back key (3)
The rotary knob and back key are used for menu navigation and value adjustment in
the instrument.
For a detailed description on rotary knob and back key, see section Chapter 5.3.2,
"Navigation Controls", on page 37.
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Output and channel keys (4)
The channel key allows you to select the power supply channel to source or sink
power. The output key allows you to enable or disable the output power on the channel
key.
Refer to datasheet for the channel voltage/current limits in the source and sink mode.
Output terminals (5)
Depending on the instrument type, one or two output channels are available to source
or sink power.
Both instrument models are equipped with 4 terminals. The NGL201, NGM201 models
provide both the output plus the sense connectors at the front panel while the NGL202,
NGM202 models provide only output terminals for both channels.
USB connector (6)
The USB connector is a Type-A connector. You can connect a USB flash drive to this
connector to perform a firmware update, store logging data or screen shots.
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Power key (7)
The [Power] key switches the instrument on and off.
4.2.1.2 Rear Panel
Figure 4-3 shows the rear panel of the R&S NGL/NGM with its connectors.
Figure 4-3: Rear panel of R&S
NGL/NGM with 2 channels
8 = AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector
9 = Channel 1 rear panel connector for NGL202, NGM202 models. The two D.n.c. labels for NGM201 are
labeled as DVM+ and DVM-
10 = Channel 2 rear panel connector for NGL202, NGM202 models. The two D.n.c. labels for NGM202 are
labeled as DVM+ and DVM11 = USB connector (device)
12 = USB connector (host)
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13 = Ethernet (LAN) connector
14 = Optional IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface
15 = Digital I/O connector
AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector (8)
Main supply cord
Do not use detachable mains supply cord with inadequate rating.
The power cable must be plugged in before signal circuits can be connected. Do not
use the product if the power cable is damaged. See Chapter 4.2.2, "Switching On the
Instrument", on page 22 for more information.
The built-in voltage selector selects the mains voltage between 100 V, 115 V and 230
V. All voltage settings are using the same fuse rating.
Channel connectors (9, 10)
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Output terminals
Either the output terminals at the front panel or those at the back panel can be used.
Using both terminals at the same time can cause instrument malfunction.
Digital voltmeter (DVM)
The DVM+ and DVM- pins on the channel connector are available only with R&S NGM
power supply series equipped with option R&S NGM-K104 (P/N: 3643.9927.02).
The channel connectors contain both output ("F+", "F-") and sense ("S+", "S-") connections. Connector for "Ch 2" is only available in the NGL202, NGM202 models.
USB connectors (11, 12)
The USB host connector (Type-A) can be used for mass storage devices or an external
mouse like the USB connector at the front panel.
The USB device connector is a Type-B connector for remote control operation.
Ethernet connector (13)
10/100 Ethernet port for remote control operation via the local area network.
For a detailed description on the connection setup, see Chapter 6.15.1.1, "LAN Con-
nection", on page 78.
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Option IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface (14)
An IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface can be ordered (NGL-B105 or NGM-B105). This interface is not user installable.
Digital I/O connector (15)
The Digital I/O option (R&S NGL-K103 or R&S NGM-K103) must be installed for this
function to be available in the instrument.
The specified voltages are 0 V to 24 V for all output pins and 0 V to 15 V for all input
pins.
Figure 4-4: Digital I/O connector (female socket front view)
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Table 4-2: Digital I/O pin layout
Pin Signal Direction Pin Signal Direction
1 *Inhibit Ch1 IN 9 *Inhibit Ch2 IN
2 Trigger Ch1 IN 10 Trigger Ch2 IN
3 In IN 11 Output Fault OUT
4 Out1 OUT 12 Out2 OUT
5 - 8 Gnd - 13 - 15 Gnd -
* The inhibit signals can be used to turn off the outputs by a digital hardware signal.
Table 4-3: Inhibit signals
Signal name Pin Descriptions
Inhibit Ch1 Pin 1 of Digital I/O con-
nector
Inhibit Ch2 Pin 9 of Digital I/O con-
nector
If the inhibit signal goes active, channel 1 output
is turned off.
The inhibit signal is low active (inverted logic).
If the inhibit signal goes active, channel 2 output
is turned off
The inhibit signal is low active (inverted logic).
4.2.2 Switching On the Instrument
Before switching on the instrument, check that all the instructions in the “Basic Safety
Instruction” brochure and safety measures in previous sections are observed. Also,
check if the value on the voltage selector corresponds to the mains voltage (100 V, 115
V or 230 V).
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Fuse rating
The R&S NGL/NGM uses the same fuse ratings for all mains voltages.
To change power fuse:
1. Peel off the yellow label sticker on the AC inlet.
2. Release the latch of the fuse holder which is located at both side of the socket and
pull it out.
3. Pull out the removable part of the fuse holder.
4. Turn this removable part until the correct voltage label (100, 115 or 230) is dis-
played in the window of the holder.
5. Return the fuse holder to its position in the panel.
To switch on instrument:
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1. Connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the rear panel of the
R&S NGL/NGM.
2. Connect the power cable to the socket outlet.
3. Press [Power] key on the front panel.
The instrument performs a system check, boots the operating system, and starts
the R&S NGL/NGM firmware.
By default, all output channels are turned off when the instrument is switched on to
prevent connected loads from being damaged unintentionally.
During startup, the R&S NGL/NGM is loaded with the last saved instrument settings
from internal memory. See Chapter 6.14, "Store and Recall ", on page 74.
To switch off instrument:
1. Press [Power] key.
All current settings are saved to internal memory and the firmware shuts down.
2. Disconnect the AC power cable from the instrument.
4.3 Trying Out the Instrument
This chapter describes some basic functions that you can perform with the R&S NGL/
NGM.
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Source and sink current
The R&S NGL/NGM power supply series are 2 quadrant power supplies which may
both source and sink current. When the voltage across the output terminal exceeds the
set voltage, current flows into the instrument. The default behavior "Auto" can be configured in output menu, see "Output mode" on page 46.
On the display, sink mode is shown as negative current.
4.3.1 Setting the Output Voltage and Current
1. Press [Home] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the home window.
2. Select voltage or current parameter in the home window.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays an on-screen keypad to set the value.
3. Enter the required value.
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4. Confirm value with the unit key (V/mV or A/mA).
4.3.2 Activating the Channels Output
The output voltages can be switched on or off regardless of the operating mode the
instrument is in.
To switch on or off channel output.
1. Select desired channel key ([Ch1] or [Ch2]) on the front panel.
2. Press [Output] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM outputs the set voltage level on the selected output channel
terminal.
Depending on the mode which the channels are operated in, the followings are
observed:
CR mode
CR mode is a special case of sink mode in which the instrument behaves like a constant resistor. Only in this mode, the respective channel keys and display font color in
the home window turns cyan.
In "normal" sink mode, the colors are the same as in source mode: green if the current
flowing into the R&S NGL/NGM is below the set current and red if the current is limited
to the set value. The only visible indication of sink mode is the change of the sign of
the current readout change to "Minus".
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Maintenance
Color illuminated on front panel keys and display
font color of voltage and current in home window
Green
Red
Cyan
Also, the operating symbol mode (CV, CC or CR) is displayed at the channel status bar
of the respective channel.
4.4 Maintenance
Before cleaning the instrument, ensure that it has been switched off and the power
cable is disconnected.
Clean the outer case of the instrument at regular intervals, using a soft, lint-free dust
cloth.
Operating mode
Constant voltage mode (CV)
Constant current mode (CC)
Constant resistance mode (CR)
Note: Instrument is operated in sink mode and
"Constant Resistance" is activated.
Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product. When cleaning, keep in mind that the
casing is not waterproof. Do not use any liquids for cleaning.
Cleaning agents, solvents (thinners, acetone), acids and bases can damage the front
panel labeling, plastic parts and display.
The display may only be cleaned with an appropriate glass cleaner. Rub the display
with a dry, clean and lint-free cloth. Do not allow cleaning fluid to enter the instrument.
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5 Operating Basics
5.1 Display Overview
The following displays the home window of R&S NGL/NGM. It shows the output voltage and current level, status bar information and control settings of the instrument.
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Display Overview
Figure 5-1: Home window of R&S NGL/NGM with 2 channels
1 = Device status bar
2 = Channel status bar
3 = "Expand/Collapse" channel button
4 = "Settings" button
5 = Measured output voltage
6 = Set output voltage
7 = Measured output current
8 = Set output current limit
9 = Channel display area of Ch2
10 = Channel display area of Ch1
11 = Measured output power and source output resistance/emulated internal impedance
12 = DVM function (available only with R&S NGM power supply series)
5.1.1 Status Bar Information
There are two types of status bar. One shows device status information and the other
one shows the individual channel status information.
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Device status bar
Function Description
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Touchscreen
SCPI command
Trigger event
Fast log
Data logger
If touch input is disabled, the icon is displayed and
highlighted in yellow.
See Chapter 5.3.1.3, "User Key", on page 37.
If a SCPI command is received successfully, the
icon blinks once in white.
If an error is in the SCPI error queue, the icon is
highlighted in red.
If no activity, icon is displayed in grey.
See Chapter 7, "Remote Control Commands",
on page 89.
Icon blinks once in white when a trigger event
occurs.
See Figure 6-18.
Fast logging is only visible with NGM models.
If active, icon is highlighted in white.
If disabled, icon is highlighted in grey.
See Chapter 6.11, "FastLog", on page 71.
If data logging is present, the icon is highlighted in
white.
If an error is present, the icon is highlighted in red.
See Chapter 6.10, "Data Logging", on page 69.
WLAN
USB device interface
LAN interface
Time
Only visible if software option Wireless LAN is
active.
If connection is present, the icon is highlighted in
white. If both WLAN and LAN connection are present, the icon is highlighted with a line cross over.
If no connection or WLAN is disabled, the icon is
highlighted in grey.
See Chapter 6.15.1.2, "Wireless LAN Connection",
on page 80.
If a host command is received in USB interface, the
icon is highlighted in white.
If connected, the icon is highlighted in white.
If no connection or an error is present in connection,
the icon is highlighted in red.
See Chapter 6.15, "Interfaces", on page 76.
Time displays in hh:mm:ss format.
See Chapter 6.16.4, "Date and Time", on page 86.
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Channel status bar
Function Description
Channel number Channel number indication.
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Operation mode The R&S NGL/NGM has three operating modes:
OCP
OVP
OPP
Arbitrary mode
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CV: Constant voltage mode
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CC: Constant current mode
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CR: Constant resistance mode. The
R&S NGL/NGM goes into this mode when
operates in sink mode and the "Constant
Resistance" mode is activated.
See Chapter 5.5, "Operation Modes", on page 38.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
If triggered, the icon blinks.
See Chapter 6.5.1, "Over Current Protection
(OCP)", on page 55.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
If triggered, the icon blinks.
See Chapter 6.5.2, "Over Voltage Protection
(OVP)", on page 56.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
If triggered, the icon blinks.
See Chapter 6.5.3, "Over Power Protection (OPP)",
on page 56.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
If active, the icon blinks.
See Chapter 6.7.1, "Arbitrary", on page 63.
Ramp mode
"Fast Transient Response"
"Internal Impedance"
"Safety Limits"
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
If active, the icon blinks.
See Chapter 6.7.2, "Ramp", on page 66.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
The time taken for voltage recovery (<=20 mV)
switches between 30 µs and 100 µs.
See Chapter 6.2.2, "Fast Transient Response",
on page 43.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
See Chapter 6.5.4, "Safety Limits", on page 57.
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Function Description
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Display Overview
"Output Delay"
Sense connection
5.1.2 Channel Display Area
The R&S NGL/NGM displays two channels display area (Ch1, Ch2) for NGL202,
NGM202 and a single channel display area (Ch1) for NGL201, NGM201. The respective channel settings and functions are displayed for each channel.
If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white.
The delay is the time between activation of the output and applying voltage to the output.
See Chapter 6.2.3, "Output", on page 44.
If sense connection is detected, the icon is highlighted in white.
Figure 5-2: Channel display area for 2-channel model
1 = Output power displays in watt
2 = Source output resistance/emulated internal impedance displays in ohms
3 = "Settings" button opens instrument device/channel menu window
4 = "Expand/Collapse" button toggles between home window and channel overview window
5 = Output voltage displays in volt. The display resolution for voltage is five digits after the decimal point
6 = Set voltage level. This level is limited by the set value defined in "Safety Limits"
7 = Output current displays in ampere. The display resolution for current is five digits after the decimal point
8 = Set current level. This level is limited by the set value defined in "Safety Limits"
9 = DVM function (available only with R&S NGM power supply series)
Operating mode
Different font colors on the screen are used to differentiate the various output status
and operating condition of the instrument. It is easy to know and confirm the different
output status and operating conditions of the instrument by looking at the colors.
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Figure 5-3: Color coding of operating conditions
Color Operating mode Description
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DVM mode Display DVM measurement.
Editing mode A solid blue cursor is shown when an item is selected.
CV mode Active outputs are operated in a constant voltage mode.
CC mode Active outputs are operated in a constant current mode.
CR mode Active outputs are operated in a constant resistance mode.
5.2 Using the Touchscreen
The R&S NGL/NGM provides a touch-sensitive screen. Touch can be disabled (see
Chapter 6.8, "User Key", on page 67) in the instrument settings. The following illus-
trates the touchscreen gestures and highlight the different touchscreen features that
can be performed on the instrument.
5.2.1 Using Gestures
Tap
Tap on the screen to select or toggle the value.
Swipe up and down
This condition occurs if the set voltage is below the voltage
applied externally at the output connectors (sink mode) and
constant resistor is switched on in channel menu.
Swipe up to scroll down, swipe down to scroll up in the menu.
5.2.2 Accessing Functionality in the Home Window
The following illustrates various ways of accessing functions in the home window.
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5.2.2.1 Settings Button
The "Settings" button navigates to the device/channel menu window where you can set
device or individual channel settings on the instrument.
1. Select the "Settings" button.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays device/channel menu window.
2. Select "Device" or respective channel tab ("Channel 1" or "Channel 2") to open the
menu.
3. Swipe up or down for the available items in the menu.
4. Select the required item to configure the settings.
5. Select the back arrow key or press [Back] key to close the menu.
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Figure 5-4: Navigation on home window > device/channel menu window
5.2.2.2 Voltage and Current Inputs
You can directly change the voltage and current level in the respective channel display
area.
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1. Select the voltage or current field in the channel display area to set value.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to enter value.
2. Set the required value.
See Chapter 5.2.3, "Input Data", on page 33.
Note: The value is set within the value configured in the "Safety Limits" dialog.
3. Confirm value by selecting a unit key.
Alternatively, select the enter key
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Using the Touchscreen
to confirm your value.
Figure 5-5: Set voltage and current in home window
5.2.2.3 Expand/Collapse Button
You can expand the selected channel window by using the "Expand/Collapse" button.
The "Expand/Collapse" icon changed when toggled.
1. Select the "Expand/Collapse" button.
The R&S NGL/NGM expands the selected channel to the full screen.
2. Select the "Expand/Collapse" button to revert to the home window.
Figure 5-6: Display of channel overview window
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1 = Minimum, maximum and average value for power, voltage and current
2 = Calculation of energy result
3 = Number of samples collected
4 = Channel display area of selected channel
5 = Digital I/O trigger of selected channel
5.2.3 Input Data
The R&S NGL/NGM provides an on-screen keypad for you to enter numerical values.
Use the back key
entries.
1. Select a menu item to enter the numeric value.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad.
2. Enter the required value.
3. Confirm value with the unit key.
Alternatively, select the enter key
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Using the Touchscreen
on the on-screen keypad to cancel input of the numerical
to confirm your value.
Figure 5-7: Enter numerical value and unit
For alphanumeric input, the on-screen keypad works the same way.
1. Select the "Caps Lock" key to switch between capital letters and small letters.
The "Caps Lock" key toggles between green and gray color.
2. Select "&123" or "ABC" key to switch between alphabet and numeric input data.
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Figure 5-8: Alphanumeric input data
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5.3 Front Panel Keys
For an overview of the front panel keys, see Figure 4-2.
5.3.1 Menu Controls
The menu controls keys provide navigation on the available menus in the instrument.
5.3.1.1 Home Key
The [Home] key navigates to the instrument home window. See the display of the
home window in Figure 5-1.
5.3.1.2 Settings Key
The [Settings] key navigates to the device/channel menu window which consists of the
"Device" menu and up to two channels ("Channel 1", "Channel 2") menu.
Device menu
The "Device" menu provides access to general instrument settings, file arrangement
and user key configuration. You can also obtain the instrument information via the
menu.
1. Press [Home] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the home window.
2. Select the "Settings" button on the required channel display area.
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Alternatively, press [Settings] key.
3. Select the "Device" tab to access the device menu.
Figure 5-9: Device menu
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Front Panel Keys
Menu Description
"Arb Editor" Programs the waveform of voltage and current settings for the
channel output.
"Battery Model Editor" Available only with option R&S NGM-K106.
Edit new or existing battery model data.
"Logging" Data logging on the instrument timestamp, voltage and cur-
rent.
"FastLog" Available only with R&S NGM power supply series.
Fast data logging on the instrument timestamp, voltage and
current.
"Trigger" Activates the trigger source for SCPI command (*TRG).
"Digital Output" Available only with option R&S NGL-K103 or R&S NGM-K103.
Configures the output fault, output 1 and output 2.
"File Manager" File transfer function between instrument internal memory and
USB stick.
"Interfaces" Wireless LAN is available only with option R&S NGL-K102 or
R&S NGM-K102.
IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface is available only with option R&S
NGL-K105 or R&S NGM-K105.
Configures the network (WLAN, Wireless LAN), USB interface
and GPIB address
"User Button" Configures the shortcut key action (screenshot, trigger, toggle
logging, reset statistics, toggle touch).
"Screenshot" Captures screen image of the instrument.
"CSV Settings" Configures the file formatting for CSV file.
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Menu Description
"Data & Time" Configures date, time and clock format of the instrument.
"Appearance" Configures brightness level for screen display and frontpanel
"Sound" Enables/Disables sound when selected trigger events occur.
"Licenses" Displays license information and install license options.
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Front Panel Keys
keys.
"Device Information"
"Device Infos"
"Update Device" Performs firmware update on the instrument.
"Save/Recall Device Settings" File management on the instrument settings.
Displays instrument information.
Resets instrument settings with factory default.
Channel menu
The "Channel 1" or "Channel 2" menu provides access to settings on channel output,
channel trigger conditions and output limit settings.
1. Press [Home] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the home window.
2. Select the "Settings" button on the selected channel display area.
Alternatively, press [Settings] key to access the required channel menu.
Figure 5-10: Channel 1 menu
Menus Description
"Output" Configures the output impedance, output delay time, trigger
actions and output mode (sink/source) of the output.
"Arbitrary" Configures the arbitrary sequence, sequence repeatability
response and the sequence ending behavior.
"Ramp" Configures the ramping time applied on the channel output.
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Menus Description
"Battery Simulator" Available only with option R&S NGM-K106.
OCP Configures OCP protection settings ("Blowing Delay", "Initial
OVP Configures OVP protection settings (OVP level) for the instru-
OPP Configures OPP protection settings (OPP power) for the
"Ranges / DVM" Activation of the DVM function and configures the voltage/
"Constant Resistance" Configures the resistance used in the sink mode.
"Fast Transient Response" Enables/Disables the "Fast Transient Response" function on
"Safety Limits" Configures the voltage and current limit of the channel output.
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Activation of the "Battery Simulator" function and edit new battery model data.
Delay" and linking channel) for the instrument.
ment.
instrument.
current measurement range.
the channel output.
5.3.1.3 User Key
The [*] key provides a shortcut function to one of the followings:
●
screenshot
●
trigger
●
data logging
●
reset statistics
●
toggle touchscreen input
The shortcut key is configurable in the "Device">"User Button" menu. See Chapter 6.8,
"User Key", on page 67.
5.3.2 Navigation Controls
Navigation in the menu and setting of values can be done via rotary knob and [Back]
key.
Rotary knob
The rotary knob has several functions:
●
Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter-clockwise direction) any
kind of numeric value when in editing mode
●
Navigates up (clockwise direction) or down (counterclock-wise direction) the menu
or menu items when rotated
●
When pressed and rotated, the rotary knob navigates along the set voltage or current position in the home window
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[Back] key
Using the [Back] key, you can do several things:
●
Navigate to the previous menu window
●
Close or discard changes made on the on-screen keypad
●
Close the instrument pop-up messages
5.3.3 Output and Channel Controls
Applicable only for 2-channel models (NGL202, NGM202), these keys control the
channel output settings of the instrument.
Function keys Description
[Ch1], [Ch2] Selects the respective channel for output.
[Output] Master output switch - it turns output for all
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Operation Modes
selected channels on or off.
5.4 Power Derating
The NGL202, NGM202 models include two identical channels with a continuous voltage range of 0 V to 20.05 V. The instrument provides a source of up to 6.01 A for voltage below 6 V and 3.01 A for voltage range from 6 V to 20 V.
Similar to NGL202, NGM202, the NGL201, NGM201 models provide a single channel
with an output power of up to 60 W.
Combination of the set voltage and current limit results in the following output performance graph.
Figure 5-11: Output performance graph
5.5 Operation Modes
The R&S NGL/NGM operates in three modes, i.e. the constant voltage (CV), constant
current (CC) and constant resistance (CR). The instrument switches automatically
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between CV and CC depending on the connected load. When CR is configured, the
instrument is not switched to CR mode automatically, it will operate in CR mode when
sinking but source in CV or CC mode.
CV mode
Figure 5-12 shows that if the instrument is in the range of voltage regulation, the output
voltage V
when the connected load is increasing. In CV mode, the font text in the channel display
area changes to green.
See Figure 5-3.
Operating Basics
Operation Modes
remains constant while the current may increase to its maximum value I
out
max
Figure 5-12: Current limit
CC mode
The current I
If I
reaches I
out
constant and limited to I
corresponds to the current setting adjustable in the instrument.
max
, the instrument switches to CC mode, i.e. the output current remains
max
even if the load increases. Instead, the output voltage V
max
out
decreases to almost zero with a short circuit. In CC mode, the font text in the channel
display area changes to red.
See Figure 5-3.
CR mode
To go into CR mode, the R&S NGL/NGM must operate in sink mode where current
flows into the instrument and "Constant Resistance" is enabled.
With "Constant Resistance" enabled and configured, the R&S NGL/NGM can set the
resistance in sink mode, this allows the R&S NGL/NGM to behave like an electronic
load which is useful in battery test application.
In CR mode, the font text in the channel display area changes to cyan.
See Figure 5-3.
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6 Instrument Functions
6.1 Setting the Channels Voltage and Current
The R&S NGL/NGM comes with the following instrument models:
Models Channels
NGL201, NGM201 Ch1
NGL202, NGM202 Ch1, Ch2
Toggle the respective channel key ([Ch1], [Ch2] ) on the front panel to select these
channels. When a channel is selected, the respective channel key illuminates.
Instrument Functions
Setting the Channels Voltage and Current
Figure 6-1: Ch2 key illuminates when selected
Set output voltage and current
The R&S NGL/NGM adjusts the voltage values between 0 V to 20.05 V with a step
size of 1 mV and current values between 0 A to 6.01 A with a step size of 0.1 mA.
The setting of current value corresponds to the I
advisable to set the current limit before operating the instrument to prevent damage to
the load and instrument in the case of malfunction such as a short-circuit.
1. Press [Home] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the home window.
2. Set voltage or current in the home window.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set value.
3. Enter the required voltage or current value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key (V/mV or A/mA).
5. Press the required channel key ([Ch1] or [Ch2]) on the front panel.
The selected channel key is illuminated. See Figure 6-1.
6. Press the [Output] key on the front panel.
The R&S NGL/NGM outputs the set voltage of the selected channel and displays
the corresponding values in the home window.
For more information on the operation modes, see Chapter 5.5, "Operation
Modes", on page 38.
of the respective channel. It is
max
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Figure 6-2: Voltage and current settings in the instrument
6.2 Activating the Channels Output
The outputs of all the channels (Ch1, Ch2) can be switched on or off by toggling the
[Output] key on the front panel.
Instrument Functions
Activating the Channels Output
By default, the output is turned off when the instrument is switched on. The output is
also automatically turned off when no channel is selected. This design prevents a connected load from being damaged unintentionally.
1. Press the required channel key.
Selected channel key (Ch1, Ch2) illuminates.
2. Press [Output] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM outputs the set voltage of the selected channel.
Depending on the operating mode, the font text in the channel display area shows
green in CV mode, red in CC mode and blue in CR mode.
Note: The R&S NGL/NGM goes into CR mode when CR is enabled and the instrument operates in sink mode.
See Chapter 5.5, "Operation Modes", on page 38.
See also Chapter 5.4, "Power Derating", on page 38.
Multiple outputs can be turned on or off at the same time.
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Figure 6-3: Output of Ch2 in CV mode
6.2.1 Set Constant Resistance
Instrument Functions
Activating the Channels Output
By enabling the constant resistance (CR) mode, you can operate the R&S NGL/NGM
as an electronic load in sink mode. This allows you to perform testing that requires a
constant load resistor in your application.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to apply constant resistance.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select the "Constant Resistance" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Constant Resistance" dialog.
4. Activate the "Enabled" menu item.
When operates in sink mode condition, the R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Constant
Resistance" icon on the selected channel status bar information.
5. Set the required resistance.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set the value.
6. Confirm value with the unit key (mΩ or Ω).
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Figure 6-4: Constant resistance dialog
6.2.2 Fast Transient Response
Instrument Functions
Activating the Channels Output
With fast transient response, the R&S NGL/NGM is able to quickly stabilize the output
voltage upon a step change in the load current.
Load transient recovery time can be switched between 30 μs ("Fast Transient
Response" = "ON") or 100 μs ("Fast Transient Response" = "OFF") for the output voltage to recover and stay within 20 mV of the nominal output voltage follows by a step
change in the load current.
Figure 6-5: Transient response graph
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to apply fast transient response.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
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3. Activate the "Fast Transient Response" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM applies the fast transient response on the operating condition
and displays the "Fast Transient Response" icon on the selected channel status
bar information.
The setting of "Fast Transient Response" affects the output impedance control loop
behavior. See "Impedance" on page 44.
6.2.3 Output
The "Output" menu provides the settings for output impedance, output delay and triggers action on the output mode.
For more information on output delay, see "Output delay" on page 47.
For more information on output impedance, see Table 6-2.
Navigation to the output menu
Instrument Functions
Activating the Channels Output
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to apply output delay.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select the "Output" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Output" dialog.
Figure 6-6: Output delay dialog
Impedance
The output impedance function is disabled during voltage ramp time of "Ramp" function. See Chapter 6.7.2, "Ramp", on page 66.
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1. Select the "Impedance" menu item to configure the required values.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Output Impedance" dialog.
2. Set the required value.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the onscreen keypad for entry.
3. Confirm value with the unit keys.
The output impedance control loop depends on the setting "Fast Transient Response".
If the setting is "ON", the focus is on control loop speed, which is recommended for
resistive loads. Otherwise, the focus is on stability and should be preferred for capacitive or inductive loads. See Chapter 6.2.2, "Fast Transient Response", on page 43.
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Activating the Channels Output
The output impedance is only active during CV (constant voltage) operation mode.
Delay
1. Select the "Delay" menu item to configure the required values.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Output Delay" dialog.
2. Set the required value.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the onscreen keypad for entry.
3. Confirm value with the unit keys.
Trigger events
1. Select the "Triggered" menu item to activate the trigger event corresponding to the
trigger parameters.
See Figure 6-18.
2. Select the "Trigger" menu item to set the action if a trigger event happens.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Trigger" dialog.
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3. Select the required trigger action.
● Output On: If triggered, the selected output channel is turned on.
● Output Off: If triggered, the selected output channel is turned off.
● Gated: If triggered, the selected output channel is gated.
4. Select "Set" to configure the trigger action.
Output mode
Instrument Functions
Activating the Channels Output
1. Select the "Output Mode" menu item to set the output mode. See "Source and sink
current" on page 24.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Output mode" dialog.
2. Select the required output mode.
● Auto: Depending on the voltage across the output terminal, the R&S NGL/NGM
goes into sink or source mode.
● Sink : The R&S NGL/NGM goes to sink mode, current flows into the instru-
ment. On display, the current shown negative current.
● Source: The R&S NGL/NGM goes to source mode, current flows out from the
instrument.
Note: If "Sink" mode is selected, the source current is limited to 1 mA. Otherwise, if
"Source" is selected, the sink current is limited to 1 mA.
3. Select "Set" to configure the trigger condition.
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Output delay
The output delay is the time between the "Output On" event and the available voltage
at the output terminals. See Figure 6-7.
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Activating the Channels Output
Figure 6-7: Output delay at the output terminals
When the instrument output delay is activated, the front panel of the respective channel key (i.e [Ch1], [Ch2]) blinks in green and a "DELAY" red text is displayed at the
channel display area of the respective channel. See Figure 6-8.
These operating behaviors resume to normal after the delay time.
Figure 6-8: Delay text at channel display area
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6.3 Ranges / Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
Instrument option
R&S NGM-K104 (P/N: 3643.9927.02) option is required for Digital Voltmeter measurements.
Ranges / Digital Voltmeter (DVM) is only available on NGM devices.
Equipped with option R&S NGM-K104, the R&S NGM provides an independent digital
voltmeter (DVM) to measure input voltage. See the datasheet for the full range of voltages that DVM supported.
Connection for the DVM measurement is wired from the instrument rear panel.
If DVM measurement is activated, the displaying of output voltage is not possible on
the same channel. See "Output terminals" on page 21.
See Figure 6-9 for the wiring example on measuring a voltage source from rear panel
connector.
Instrument Functions
Ranges / Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
Figure 6-9: Rear panel four-wire sense and DVM connection
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to configure DVM function.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select the "Ranges / DVM" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Ranges / DVM" dialog.
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Figure 6-10: Range/DVM dialog
Note: The "Voltage Autorange" and "Voltage Range" are not available if DVM is
enabled.
4. Activate the "Enable DVM Measurement" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM enables the DVM measurement and displays a DVM text in
the channel display area. See Chapter 5.1.2, "Channel Display Area", on page 29.
Instrument Functions
Ranges / Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
5. To configure the voltage range, set "Enable DVM Measurement" to "OFF".
Select any of the following to configure the voltage and current measurement
range.
● "Voltage Autorange" / "Current Autorange": Best display of voltage or current
measurement range
● "Voltage Range" / "Current Range": See Table 6-1.
To select the voltage or current range, set the auto range to "OFF".
Measurement range
Correct setting of voltage and current range increases the accuracy of the voltage/
current measurements. Measuring outside the range values may result in invalid measurements with OVERLOAD indicator.
See the datasheet for the measurement accuracy according to the measurement range
selected.
Table 6-1: Voltage and current range
Available voltage ranges
Auto Instrument selects the best range to display.
5V Accuracy from 0 V to 5 V.
20V Accuracy from 0 V to 20.05 V.
Available current ranges
Auto Instrument selects the best range to display.
10 A Accuracy from 0 A to 10 A.
1 A Accuracy from 0 A to 1 A.
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100 mA Accuracy from 0 A to 100 mA.
10 mA Accuracy from 0 A to 10 mA.
6.4 Battery Simulator
Instrument option
R&S NGM-K106 (P/N: 3636.6626.02) option is required.
Battery Simulator is only available on NGM devices.
Equipped with battery simulator option, the R&S NGM can be used as a battery source
in developing products whereby battery is not ready for testing, such as phones and
portable devices.
The R&S NGM provides a battery simulator editor to configure the battery model at different states to analyze the products behavior under specific conditions. Different battery state of charge (SoC) can be simulated rapidly without waiting for the charging or
discharging process of a normal battery when conducting tests.
Instrument Functions
Battery Simulator
Figure 6-11: Battery simulator for Ch1
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Table 6-2: Battery simulator parameters
Battery simulator parameters Descriptions
SoC State of charge represents the current battery
Open circuit voltage (Voc)
Internal resistance (ESR)
Terminal voltage (Vt)
Current
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Battery Simulator
capacity, e.g. 85% SoC represents that 15% of battery capacity is used.
Voc is the voltage between the battery terminals
with no load applied. The Voc depends on the loaded battery model and the current SoC.
The internal resistance (also known as ESR - Equivalent Series Resistance) also depends on the loaded battery model and current SoC.
Vt is the voltage between the battery terminals with
applied voltage drop over the ESR. Terminal voltage
varies with charge or discharge current.
Model The loaded battery model applied in the battery sim-
ulator.
Battery capacity The storage capacity for the battery, e.g. a 100 mAh
battery can deliver 100 mA for one hour.
Current limit The maximum current that can be drawn from the
battery, e.g for a capacity of 100 mAh battery, the
battery is discharged in 12 minutes if maximum discharge current of 500 mA is applied.
There are three current limit settings available:
●
SoC < 0 % (the battery is empty)
●
SoC 0 % to 100 % (the battery is in normal
operation mode)
●
SoC > 100 % (the battery is fully loaded)
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to configure the battery simulator function.
The R&S NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select the "Battery Simulator" menu item from the menu.
The R&S NGM displays the "Battery Simulator" dialog.
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Figure 6-12: Battery simulator dialog
4. Activates the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGM enables the battery simulation function.
5. Select the "Load frrom file..." to load the battery model file.
The R&S NGM opens a dialog to select the source and file location.
6. Selects the required source and file location.
Alternatively, select "New file" to edit a new battery model file. The R&S NGM
opens the battery model editor dialog to edit the battery model file.
See "Battery model editor" on page 52.
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Battery Simulator
7. Select the "Load from file..." to load the selected file.
The R&S NGM loads the selected battery model file.
Battery model editor
To edit the battery model file:
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select "Device" tab to edit the battery model file.
The R&S NGM displays the "Device" menu.
3. Select "Battery Model Editor" menu item from the menu.
The R&S NGM displays the "Battery Model Editor" dialog.
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4. Select "Edit existing file" to edit an existing battery model file.
The R&S NGM opens a dialog to select the source and file to edit existing file.
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Battery Simulator
5. Select the required source and file for editing.
6. Select "Load" to load the file for editing.
Alternatively, select "New file" to edit a new battery model file.
The R&S NGM opens the battery model editor dialog to edit the battery model file.
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Figure 6-13: Battery model editor dialog
7. Configure the "Battery Model Editor" with the required state of charge (SoC), opencircuit voltage (Voc) and internal resistance (ESR).
The R&S NGM displays the on-screen keypad for data entry.
See also Table 6-2.
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Battery Simulator
8. Confirm values with the unit keys.
9. Select the "Plus" or "Minus" icon to add or delete the battery model data from the
dialog.
● "Plus": A new row of battery model data is added to the end of the table. The
new addition is a copy of the last battery model data in the table.
● "Minus": To delete, select the row of battery model data for deletion follows by
the "Minus" icon.
10. Set the "Capacity" and "Initial SoC" to configure the battery capacity and initial
state of charge settings.
The R&S NGM displays the on-screen keypad for data entry.
11. Select "Save" (New file) or "Save as" (Existing file) to save the battery model data.
The R&S NGM displays a popup message to shows that file saved successfully.
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6.5 Protection
There are various ways in which the R&S NGL/NGM protects itself and the connected
load from damage due to overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower drawn by the load
during testing.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to configure the various protection dialogs.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
6.5.1 Over Current Protection (OCP)
When the drawn current exceeds the limit set for the respective channels, an alert is
triggered and the affected channels are turned off according to the settings configured
in the OCP dialog.
Instrument Functions
Protection
1. Select "Over Current Protection (OCP)" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the OCP dialog.
Figure 6-14: Over current protection dialog
2. Activate the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM enables the OCP and displays the OCP icon on the selected
channel status bar information.
3. Set the required "Blowing Delay" and "Initial Delay".
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set the values.
a) "Blowing Delay": The time taken to turn off the affected channel after OCP is
triggered.
b) "Initial Delay": The time taken before OCP is put into operation.
4. Confirm value with the unit key (ms or s).
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5. Activate the "Link to Channel 2" or "Link to Channel 1" menu item.
● ON: The linked channel is turned off when an OCP event is triggered.
● OFF: The linked channel is not affected when an OCP event is triggered.
6.5.2 Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
When the output voltage exceeds the limit set for the respective channel, an alert is
triggered and the affected channel is turned off according to the settings configured in
the OVP dialog.
1. Select "Over Voltage Protection (OVP)" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the OVP dialog.
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Protection
Figure 6-15: Over voltage protection dialog
2. Activate the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM enables the OVP and displays the OVP icon on the selected
channel status bar information.
3. Set the required level for OVP.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set the value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key (mV or V).
6.5.3 Over Power Protection (OPP)
When the output power exceeds the limit set for the respective channels, an alert is
triggered and the affected channels are turned off according to the settings configured
in the OPP dialog.
1. Select "Over Power Protection (OPP)" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the OPP dialog.
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Figure 6-16: Over power protection dialog
2. Activate the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM enables the OPP and displays the "Over Power Protection
(OPP)" icon on the selected channel status bar information.
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3. Set the required level for OPP.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set the value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key (mW or W).
6.5.4 Safety Limits
With safety limits set in the instrument, the range of the output voltage and/or output
current can be limited. The safety limit prevents inadvertently setting values dangerous
for the connected DUT.
1. Select "Safety Limits" menu item from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Safety Limits" dialog.
Figure 6-17: Safety limits dialog
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2. Activate the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM limits the set voltage and current level and displays the
"Safety Limits" icon on the selected channel status bar information.
3. Set the required minimum and maximum value for voltage and current level.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays an on-screen keypad to set the value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key.
6.6 Trigger / Digital I/O
Digital I/O pins voltage rating
Do not exceed the maximum voltage rating of the Digital I/O pins when supplying voltages to the pins.
The specified voltages are 0 V to 24 V for all output pins and 0 V to 15 V for all input
pins.
For more information, see the instrument datasheet (P/N: 5216.1057.32).
Instrument Functions
Trigger / Digital I/O
Instrument option
R&S NGL-K103 (P/N: 3652.6385.02) or R&S NGM-K103 (P/N: 3643.9904.02) option is
required for the Digital I/O signals.
Option is not required for "User Button" and "*TRG" trigger-in signals.
With an optional Digital I/O, you can apply a single trigger-in signal and control multiple
trigger-out signals on the instrument. These trigger-out signals can be used to perform
function such as triggering the data logger to record instrument when a channel output
is active or protection event is used to trigger the digital out pin, which in turn can be
used for fuse linking between two instruments.
See Figure 6-18 for an overview of the trigger IO system.
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Trigger / Digital I/O
Figure 6-18: Overview of trigger IO system
Table 6-3: Trigger-in signals
Trigger-in parameters Source Descriptions
Ext trigger Ch1
Ext trigger Ch2
Digital I/O IN1 Digital In, pin 3 of Digi-
Output channel 1
Output channel 2
Digital In, pin 2 of Digi-
tal I/O connector
Digital In, pin 10 of Dig-
ital I/O connector
tal I/O connector
Output If respective channel output is turned on, corre-
If detected, corresponding trigger-out parameters
are triggered.
The ext trigger signal is low active (inverted logic).
See Figure 6-18.
If detected, corresponding trigger-out parameters
are triggered.
The Digital I/O IN1 signal is low active (inverted
logic).
See Figure 6-18.
sponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
See Figure 6-18.
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Trigger-in parameters Source Descriptions
CC, CV, CR, Protection, Sink Operation Mode If respective channel operation modes, protection
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event or sink mode is detected, corresponding
trigger-out parameters are triggered.
See Figure 6-18.
User button
*TRG
Table 6-4: Trigger-out signals
Trigger-out parameters Trigger conditions Descriptions
Output channel Output On
Digital Output Fault CC, CV, CR, Protection
Digital Output Out1 Trigger-in signal
Digital Output Out2 Trigger-in signal
Logging Trigger-in signal If detected, the data logger starts recording the
Arb Start triggered
User button
SCPI command (*TRG)
remotely send to instrument
Output Off
Gated
and Sink
Output On Ch 1
Output On Ch 2
Stop triggered
If detected, corresponding trigger-out parameters
are triggered.
See Figure 6-18.
If a trigger is detected, respective channel output
of the instrument turns on or off.
If respective channel operation modes, protection
event or sink mode is detected, a trigger signal is
sent out at pin 11 of the Digital I/O connector.
See Figure 6-19.
If detected, a trigger signal is sent out at pin 4 of
the Digital I/O connector.
If detected, a trigger signal is sent out at pin 12 of
the Digital I/O connector.
instrument.
If a trigger is detected, respective channel starts
generating a complete arbitrary signal or steps
through the arbitrary signal for every trigger signal
detected.
The step time from the arbitrary signal is ignored
in the case when trigger condition is set as "Stop
triggered".
FastLog Trigger-in signal If detected, the FastLog module is enabled and
starts acquiring measurement data.
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Figure 6-19: Digital output fault signal
Digital I/O connector
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The Digital I/O connector is located below the GPIB connector, see Chapter 4.2.1.2,
"Rear Panel", on page 20.
See Figure 4-4 and Table 4-2 for the Digital I/O connector and pins layout.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select "Trigger" menu item to set the trigger-in parameter.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Trigger" dialog.
Figure 6-20: An example if Operation Mode is selected as Source
3. Select the "Source" to configure the trigger-in parameter.
See Figure 6-18 for details of the trigger-in parameters.
4. Select "Enable" and set it "On" to enable the trigger-in setting.
5.
Select "Back"
to go back to "Device" menu.
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6. Select "Digital Output" to configure the trigger-out parameter.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Digital Output" dialog.
Figure 6-21: Digital Out dialog
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7. Depending on your requirements, select the digital output accordingly.
The two Digital I/O output pins OUT1 and OUT2 can be set directly by the SCPI
commands. See DIO:OUTPut[:STATe] on page 139.
See also Figure 6-18 for details of the trigger-out parameters.
8. Select the respective "Digital Output" menu items and set "On" to enable the trigger-out parameters.
9.
Select "Back"
to go back to "Device" menu.
10. If "User Button" is set as a trigger-in signal, select "User Button" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "User Button" dialog.
See also Chapter 6.8, "User Key", on page 67.
11. Select "User Button Action" and set as "Trigger".
The R&S NGL/NGM generates a trigger-in signal when user button key is pressed.
12. If "Logging" is set as a trigger-out signal, select "Logging" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Logging" dialog.
See also Chapter 6.10, "Data Logging", on page 69.
13. Select "Triggered" and set as "On".
The R&S NGL/NGM starts the data logging of the instrument when a trigger is
detected.
14. If "Arbitrary" is set as a trigger-out signal, select "Arbitrary" menu item from the
respective channel menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Arbitrary" dialog.
See also Chapter 6.7.1, "Arbitrary", on page 63.
15. Depending on your requirement, select "Start triggered" or "Step triggered" menu
item and set "On".
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The R&S NGL/NGM starts or steps through the arbitrary signal when a trigger is
detected.
6.7 Advanced Features
The "Arbitrary" and "Ramp" are two functions which can be used to control the waveform of voltage and current output.
6.7.1 Arbitrary
The "Arbitrary" dialog allows you to generate freely programmable waveforms which
can be reproduced within the Safety Limits for voltage and current.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
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2. Select the required channel tab to configure arbitrary function.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select "Arbitrary" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Arbitrary" dialog.
Figure 6-22: Select source and file location
4. Activates the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM enables the arbitrary function and displays the "Arbitrary" icon
on the selected channel status bar information.
5. Selects "Load from file.." to load the arbitrary file.
6. Selects the required source and file location.
Alternatively, select "New file" to edit a new arbitrary file. The R&S NGL/NGM
opens the arbitrary editor dialog to edit the arbitrary file.
See Chapter 6.7.1.1, "Arbitrary Editor", on page 64.
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7. Select "Load" to load the selected file.
The R&S NGL/NGM loads the selected arbitrary file.
8. Applicable only with R&S NGL-K103 or R&S NGM-K103, Digital Output option.
See Chapter 6.6, "Trigger / Digital I/O", on page 58.
Activate "Start triggered" or "Step triggered" if the arbitrary function is executed
under triggered condition.
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● "Start triggered": If triggered, the complete arbitrary function is executed.
● "Step triggered": If triggered, every arbitrary step needs a trigger signal to exe-
cute (step time from "Arb Editor" is ignored).
6.7.1.1 Arbitrary Editor
To edit the arbitrary file:
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select "Device" tab to edit the arbitrary file.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Device" menu.
3. Select "Arb Editor" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Arb Editor" dialog.
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4. Select "Edit existing file" to edit an existing arbitrary file.
The R&S NGL/NGM opens a dialog to select the source and file to edit existing file.
5. Select the required source and file for editing.
6. Select "Load" to load the file for editing.
Alternatively, select "New file" to edit a new arbitrary file.
The R&S NGL/NGM opens the arbitrary editor dialog to edit the arbitrary file.
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Figure 6-23: Arbitrary editor dialog
7. Configure the "Arb Editor" with the required voltage, current and duration.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad for data entry.
8. Confirm values with the unit keys.
9. Select the interpolation checklist to toggle on/off the interpolation function on the
arbitrary data.
10. Select the "Plus" or "Minus" icon to add or delete the arbitrary data from the dialog.
● "+": A new row of arbitrary data is added to the end of the table. The new addi-
tion is a copy of the last arbitrary data in the table.
● "-": To delete, select the row of arbitrary data for deletion follows by the "Minus"
icon.
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11. Set the "Rep" to configure repetition cycle for the arbitrary data.
By default, the repetition cycle is set to infinity.
12. Set the "End Behavior" to handle the way to end the automation of the arbitrary
function.
● "Off": The output of the selected channel is turned off after performing the arbi-
● "Hold": The last voltage and current values remains at the output terminal of
13. Select "Save" (new file) or "Save as" (existing file) to save the arbitrary data.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays a popup message to shows that file saved successfully.
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trary function.
the instrument.
6.7.2 Ramp
The "Ramp" function configures a constant rise of supply voltage within a set time
frame. The output voltage can be increased continuously within a 10 ms to 10 s time
frame. Each channel has an independent ramp configurations. See Figure 6-24.
Figure 6-24: Ramping voltage output
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to configure ramp function.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select "Ramp" from the menu.
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The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Ramp" dialog.
Figure 6-25: Ramp dialog
4. Activate the "Enabled" menu item.
The R&S NGL/NGM enables the ramping function and displays the "Ramp" icon on
the selected channel status bar information.
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5. Set the required "Ramp Time".
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set the value.
6. Confirm value with the unit key.
6.8 User Key
The R&S NGL/NGM allows you to configure the user action for one of the following
functions:
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Screenshot image from instrument
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Instrument trigger function
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Data logging
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Reset statistic (see index 1, 2, 3 of Figure 5-6)
●
Enable/Disable touchscreen function
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" menu tab to configure user action.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
3. Select "User Button" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "User Button" dialog.
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Figure 6-26: User button action
4. Select the "User Button Action" to configure the user action.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays a dialog to configure the user action.
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5. Select the required user action.
● "Screenshot": Capture the current screen image of the instrument
● "Trigger": User key is used to activate the instrument trigger function
● "Toggle Logging": Enable/Disable the data logger function
● "Reset Statistics": Reset sample count, energy result, power, voltage and cur-
rent values
● "TouchLock": Enable/Disable the touchscreen function of the instrument
6. Select "Set" to confirm the action.
6.9 Screenshot
With screenshot, you can capture image easily from the instrument. The images can
be stored in the USB stick or internal memory of the instrument. By default, the screen
images are stored in the USB device under the target folder.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" tab to configure screenshot file location.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
3. Select "Screenshot" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Screenshot" dialog.
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Figure 6-27: Screenshot dialog
4. Select the "Save Location" to configure the screenshot file location.
● "Auto": Target folder is set to default file location:
● "Manual": Choice of target folder to default file location or internal memory loca-
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/USB1A/NGL202/screenshot for NGL models
/USB1A/NGM202/screenshot for NGM models
tion at /int/screenshot.
5. Select the required save location.
6. Configure the "Target Folder".
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the target folder dialog.
● "USB1A": Target folder is set to:
/USB1A/NGL202/screenshot for NGL models
/USB1A/NGM202/screenshot for NGM models
● "int": Target folder is set to /int/screenshot
7. Select the required target folder.
8. Select "Set" to confirm the selection.
6.10 Data Logging
When data logging is activated, the R&S NGL/NGM records the voltage and current
data and stores it in the predefined target folder. The measurement data can be stored
on the USB stick or in the instrument internal memory location.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" tab to configure data logger.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
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3. Select "Logging" menu item from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Logging" dialog.
4. Select the "Save Location" menu item to select the predefined target folder for data
logger.
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● "Auto": "Target Folder" is auto-selected.
If no USB stick is detected, "Target Folder" is set to internal memory ("int") partition. By default, "USB1A" partition is selected.
● "Manual": Choice of "Target Folder".
Selection is possible only if USB stick is detected.
Figure 6-28: Target folder dialog
5. Set the required "Target Folder".
6. Select "Mode" to set logging duration.
● "Duration": Time taken for data logging with duration and time interval setting.
● "Span": Time taken for data logging with start time, time interval and duration
setting
● "Unlimited": Data logging with time interval setting. The data logging continuous
until function is deactivated.
● "Count": Data logging with number of counts and time interval setting
7. Depending on the selected mode, configure the required settings for the data logging duration.
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8. Applicable only with R&S NGL-K103, activate the "Triggered" menu item if data
logging is required under triggered conditions.
If activated, the R&S NGL/NGM executes the data logging if a trigger event occurs.
See Figure 6-18 and Figure 6-26.
9. Configure the "CSV Settings".
See Chapter 6.12, "CSV Settings", on page 72.
6.11 FastLog
Available only with the NGM models.
A USB stick with a minimum of 10MB/s continuous write speed is recommended for
data storage.
The FastLog can write the measurement data (votage/current) either to the USB
device or to a SCPI client. In SCPI mode the client is required to be connected to the
R&S NGM before "FastLog" is enabled
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"FastLog" is a much faster data logging for voltage and current measurements. This
fast logging features the benefit to capture short peak changes in voltage and/or current measurements which is particular useful in the measuring of low energy device,
e.g. IoT products.
Refer to the data specification for the maximum data logging and resolution for NGM
models.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the required channel tab to configure "FastLog" function.
The R&S NGM displays the selected channel menu.
3. Select "FastLog" menu item from the menu.
The R&S NGM displays the "FastLog" dialog.
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4. Select "Enabled" to activate the "FastLog" function.
The R&S NGM starts the fast logging and displays the "Fast Logging" icon at the
device status bar information.
5. Select "Triggered" to "ON" if you want "FastLog" to be enabled by a trigger event.
6. Select "Write to USB" if you want to save the measurements data to a binary file.
The file is saved to the directory specified in the "Target Folder". The R&S NGM
creates a file for each channel and logs the measurement data to the binary file.
7. Select "Write to SCPI" to transfer the data to a SCPI client.
6.12 CSV Settings
A CSV file stores tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text. Each line of the file is a
data record and each record consists of one or more fields, separated by a file delimiter. The "CSV Settings" provides you ways to format the fields that are stored in the
data logging. See Figure 6-29.
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Figure 6-29: Sample of data logging
1. Select "CSV Settings" from "Device" menu or "Logging" menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "CSV Settings" dialog.
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Figure 6-30: CSV settings dialog
2. Set the required CSV parameters.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the respective dialog to set the CSV parameters.
See Table 6-5.
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3. Select "Set" to confirm the value.
Table 6-5: CSV settings
CSV Settings Selective fields in the dialog
Field Delimiter "Comma", "Semicolon"
Decimal Separator "Dot", "Comma"
Error Designator "IEE Float (NaN)", "Empty"
Line End Marker "CR/LF", "LF"
6.13 File Manager
The "File Manager" provides file transfer functions between USB stick and internal
memory of the instrument. You can copy and delete files in both USB stick and internal
memory of the instrument.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" tab to configure file settings for store and recall function.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
3. Select "File Manager" from the menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the file manager dialog.
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Figure 6-31: File manager dialog
4. Select the file that you want to copy or delete.
5. Select the required action in the file manager dialog.
See Table 6-6.
Table 6-6: File manager action
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Action Description
6.14 Store and Recall
Upon power-up, the instrument loads the last stored settings from internal memory
location. Auto saved parameters are also applied during startup.
The R&S NGL/NGM output states of all channels (Ch1, Ch2) are disabled when the
recall function is activated.
Auto saved instrument settings
Auto saved of the instrument settings are applied when any of the following parameters
are changed:
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Chapter 6.16, "General Instrument Settings", on page 83
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USB connection mode
●
Ethernet settings
Copy from internal memory to USB.
Copy from USB to internal memory.
Delete the selected file.
In addition of the auto saved instrument settings, the following instrument settings are
stored or recalled in the internal memory:
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Set voltage and current level
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Settings in the Protection Function, Safety Limits
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Arbitrary settings, Ramp settings
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User button key function
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Data Logging settings
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GPIB Address
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" tab to configure file settings for store and recall function.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
3. Select "Save/Recall Device Settings".
The R&S NGL/NGM loads the "Save/Recall Device Settings" dialog.
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Figure 6-32: Save/Recall device settings dialog
4. Select "Save Settings to file..." to save current instrument settings.
The R&S NGL/NGM opens a dialog to select source and file location.
You can save to existing file or create a file for saving.
5. Set the source and file location.
The R&S NGL/NGM save the current instrument settings.
6. Similar, you can select "Recall Settings from file..." to load instrument settings.
The R&S NGL/NGM opens a dialog to select source and file location.
7. Set the source and file location.
The R&S NGL/NGM resets the instrument with the loaded instrument settings.
To reset the instrument settings to factory default:
1. Select "Default Settings" from the "Save/Recall Device Settings" dialog.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays a popup message.
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2. Select "Yes" to overwrite instrument settings to factory default.
The R&S NGL/NGM reset current instrument settings to factory default.
3. The R&S NGL/NGM displays a popup message to show that all settings are reset
to factory default.
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6.15 Interfaces
There are various of ways how the R&S NGL/NGM can be remotely accessed and
controlled.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" tab to configure network connection.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
3. Select "Interfaces".
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Interfaces" dialog.
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Figure 6-33: Interfaces dialog
4. Select the connected interface (Network, USB Class or GPIB Address) to configure
the necessary parameters required.
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● Network Connection................................................................................................77
● USB Connection......................................................................................................81
● GPIB Address......................................................................................................... 82
6.15.1 Network Connection
There are two methods to establish a local area network (LAN) connection with the
R&S NGL/NGM for remote control operation.
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LAN
●
Wireless LAN
1. Select "Network" from the Figure 6-33.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Network" dialog.
Figure 6-34: Network dialog
2. Set the required "SCPI Raw Port" and "Hostname".
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The R&S NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to enter the port number and
hostname.
● "SCPI Raw Port": A port number used to open a raw TCP/IP connection to
● "Hostname": The name assigned to the instrument used to identify it in the net-
When the connection is available, the network icon is highlighted in white on the device
status bar information.
6.15.1.1 LAN Connection
The R&S NGL/NGM is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an
Ethernet LAN (local area network). A LAN connection is necessary for remote control
of the instrument, and for access from a computer using a web browser.
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send raw SCPI commands to the instrument
work
Risk of network failure
Before connecting the instrument to the network or configuring the network, consult
your network administrator. Errors may affect the entire network.
To establish a network connection, connect a commercial RJ-45 cable to the LAN port
of the instrument and to a PC or network switch.
Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instrument can be obtained in different ways.
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If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and a DHCP server is available, all address information can be assigned automatically.
●
Otherwise, the address must be set manually. Automatic Private IP Addressing
(APIPA) is not supported.
By default, the instrument is configured to use dynamic TCP/IP configuration and
obtain all address information automatically. This means that it is safe to establish a
physical connection to the LAN without any previous instrument configuration.
Risk of network errors
Connection errors can affect the entire network. If your network does not support
DHCP, or if you choose to disable dynamic TCP/IP configuration, you must assign valid
address information before connecting the instrument to the LAN. Contact your network administrator to obtain a valid IP address.
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1. Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector at the rear panel of the instrument.
2. Select "LAN" to set LAN connection.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Ethernet Settings" dialog.
Note: The "MAC Address" is fixed.
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Figure 6-35: Ethernet settings dialog
3. Set the "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)".
● "ON": Enables DHCP for automatic network parameter distribution and shows
the values of the IP Address. By default, the instrument is configured to use
dynamic configuration and obtain all address information automatically.
● "OFF": If the network does not support dynamic host configuration protocol
(DHCP). The addresses must be set manually.
4. Set the required DHCP mode.
If DHCP mode is set "OFF", the following "Ethernet Settings" are required.
5. Configure the "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Gateway".
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the IP dialog for configuration.
Figure 6-36: IP dialog
6. Set the required IP addresses for "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Gateway"
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7. Select "Set" to confirm the value.
8. Select "Apply Configuration" to apply the changes.
6.15.1.2 Wireless LAN Connection
Risk of RF exposure
When WLAN is active, a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from front panel of the
instrument must be observed at all times.
When WLAN is active, no operation of antenna or transmitter should be co-located with
the instrument.
Wi-Fi transmitter performance
Frequency range: 2412 MHz to 2472 MHz
Power: 19.5 dBm typical
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Instrument option
R&S NGL-K102 (P/N: 3652.6362.02) or R&S NGM-K102 (P/N: 3644.6367.02) option is
required to connect the R&S NGL/NGM to a network via wireless LAN connection.
An alterative to connection in local area network is wireless LAN connection. With the
presence of an authenticated Wi-Fi signal, the R&S NGL/NGM automatically connects
to a network and navigation can be made via the web browser according to the WLAN
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.
1. Select "Wireless LAN" to set LAN connection.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the "Wireless LAN Settings" dialog.
Figure 6-37: WLAN settings dialog
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2. Select "Enable" menu item to set "On" to enable wireless LAN.
The R&S NGL/NGM began searching available WiFi network and the "Status"
shows "Searching".
3. Select the "Select Network" to connect the required WiFi network.
If connection is successful, the "Status" shows "Connected". See Figure 6-38.
When the connection is alive, the WLAN icon turns white on the device status bar.
See "Device status bar" on page 27.
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Figure 6-38: WLAN connected
4. To disconnect, select the Disconnect in the "Wireless LAN settings" dialog.
6.15.2 USB Connection
Alternatively, connect a USB cable to the USB port (see Figure 4-2) and PC for a USB
connection. The R&S NGL/NGM supports USB CDC and USB TMC connection.
1. Select "USB Class" from the "Network Connections" dialog.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the USB class dialog to select the USB connection.
Figure 6-39: USB dialog
2. Set the USB class.
3. Select "Set" to confirm the selection.
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6.15.3 GPIB Address
Instrument option
R&S NGL-B105 (P/N: 3652.6356.02) or R&S NGM-B105 (P/N: 3641.6220.02) option
needs to be installed for the remote command of R&S NGL/NGM via GPIB interface.
The GPIB interface, sometimes called the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB), is a
general purpose digital interface system that can be used to transfer data between two
or more devices. Some of its key features are:
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Up to 15 instruments can be connected
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The total cable length is restricted to a maximum of 15 m; the cable length between
two instruments should not exceed 2m
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A wired "OR"-connection is used if several instruments are connected in parallel
To be able to control the instrument via the GPIB bus, the instrument and the controller
must be linked by a GPIB bus cable. A GPIB bus card, the card drivers and the program libraries for the programming language must be provided in the controller. The
controller must address the instrument with the GPIB instrument address.
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GPIB instrument address
To operate the instrument via remote control, it must be addressed using the GPIB
address. The default remote control address is factory-set at 20, the addresses of 0
through 30 are allowed.
The GPIB address is maintained after a reset of the instrument settings.
1. Select "GPIB Address" from the Figure 6-33.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays an on-screen keypad to set the value.
2. Enter the required value.
3.
Confirm value with the enter key
.
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6.16 General Instrument Settings
The following chapters provide the general instrument information and utilities services
in "Device" menu.
1. Press [Settings] key.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device/channel menu window.
2. Select the "Device" tab.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device menu.
6.16.1 Licenses Management
Options are enabled by entering a registered license key code.
You may choose to install from an XML file on USB or by manually entering the key
code.
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► Select "Licenses" to install license key code.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the license dialog.
● Active: Options that are currently active in the instrument
● Inactive: Options that are currently not active in the instrument
● Deactivation: Options that are expried or removed in the instrument
Figure 6-40: License dialog
To install an XML file, proceed as follows:
1. Copy the XML file containing the registered key code into the USB flash drive.
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port of the instrument.
3. Select "Load File" to load the license file from the USB stick.
4. Select the license file to install in the instrument.
The R&S NGL/NGM install the license option accordingly.
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If the installation is successful, the option is displayed in the "Active" window.
To manually enter the key code, proceed as follows:
1. Select "Add" key to invoke the license key on-screen keyboard.
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Figure 6-41: License key on-screen keyboard
2. Enter the key code (30-digit number) of the option in the entry box.
3.
Confirm entries with the enter key
If the correct key code is entered, the R&S NGL/NGM popup a message "Devicekey is installed" and the option is displayed in the "Active" window.
4. To remove the option, select "Remove" from the license dialog.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the license key on-screen keyboard. See Fig-
ure 6-41.
5. Enter the key code (30-digit number) of the option in the entry box.
6.
Confirm entries with the enter key
If the correct key code is entered, the R&S NGL/NGM popup a message "Devicekey is removed" and the option is displayed in the "Deactivation" window.
6.16.2 Appearance Settings
► Select the "Appearance" to set display and key brightness.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the appearance dialog.
.
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Figure 6-42: Appearance dialog
6.16.3 Sound Settings
Instrument Functions
General Instrument Settings
1. Select the "Sound Settings" to set sound settings.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the sound settings dialog.
Figure 6-43: Sound settings dialog
2. Select the required fields to set alert.
● "Error Beep": A single beep alert when error occurs.
● "Fuse Tripped Beep": A single beep alert when a fuse tripped occurs. See
Chapter 6.5, "Protection", on page 55.
● "CC-Mode Continuous Beep": A continue beep sound alert when the selected
output channel goes into CC mode. See "CC mode" on page 39.
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6.16.4 Date and Time
The time is regarded as UTC. There is no timezone selectable.
1. Select the "Date & Time" to set date and time format.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the date and time dialog.
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Figure 6-44: Sound settings dialog
2. Select the required field to configure.
The R&S NGL/NGM reset the instrument date and time accordingly.
6.16.5 Device Information
General instrument information of R&S NGL/NGM.
► Select the "Instrument Information" to display the device information.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the device information dialog.
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Figure 6-45: Device information dialog
Device information Description
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General Instrument Settings
Model Model of the instrument.
ID Instrument orderable part number.
Serial No. Unique identification number for the instrument.
Version Software version that is installed in the instrument.
Hardware IDs Unique serial number of the front and mainboard of
Temperatures Temperature in degrees measured in both Ch1 and
Misc Temperature measures for CPU.
6.16.6 Update Device
Latest instrument firmware is available in the R&S NGL/NGM product homepage.
1. Select the "Update Device" to update instrument firmware.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the update device dialog.
the instrument.
Ch2.
If the temperature exceeded the specification, "Over
Temperature Protection" (OTP) is triggered and the
respective output channel is turned off.
Fan speed and memory capacity in the instrument.
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Figure 6-46: Update device dialog
2. Select the source and file location to update instrument firmware.
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Device Documentation
3. Select "UPDATE" to update the instrument firmware.
The R&S NGL/NGM updates the instrument firmware accordingly.
6.17 Device Documentation
You can retrieve the R&S NGL/NGM Open Source Acknowledgment documentation
from the instrument documentation folder /int/documentation.
1. Go to "File Manager" menu.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the file manager dialog.
For more information, see Chapter 6.13, "File Manager", on page 73.
2. Select the documentation folder in the file manager dialog.
The R&S NGL/NGM displays the available files in the documentation folder.
3. Select the file you want to copy from the documentation folder.
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7 Remote Control Commands
This chapter provides the description of all remote commands available for the
R&S NGL/NGM series. The commands are sorted according to the menu structure of
the instrument. A list of commands in alphabetical order is given in the "List of Commands" at the end of this documentation.
7.1 Common Setting Commands
Common commands are described in the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. These
commands have the same effect and are employed in the same way on different devices. The headers of these commands consist of "*" followed by three letters.
Many common commands are related to the Status Reporting System.
*CLS...............................................................................................................................89
*ESE...............................................................................................................................89
*ESR?.............................................................................................................................90
*IDN?..............................................................................................................................90
*OPC..............................................................................................................................90
*RST...............................................................................................................................90
*SRE.............................................................................................................................. 90
*STB?.............................................................................................................................91
*TRG.............................................................................................................................. 91
*TST?............................................................................................................................. 91
*WAI...............................................................................................................................91
*SAV...............................................................................................................................91
*RCL...............................................................................................................................92
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Common Setting Commands
*CLS
Clear status
Sets the status byte (STB), the standard event register (ESR) and the EVENt part of
the QUEStionable and the OPERation registers to zero. The command does not
alter the mask and transition parts of the registers. It clears the output buffer.
Usage:
*ESE <Value>
Event status enable
Sets the event status enable register to the specified value. The query returns the contents of the event status enable register in decimal form.
Parameters:
<Value> Range: 0 to 255
Setting only
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*ESR?
Event status read
Returns the contents of the event status register in decimal form and then sets the register to zero.
Return values:
<Contents> Range: 0 to 255
Usage: Query only
*IDN?
Identification
Returns the instrument identification.
Return values:
<ID> "Rohde&Schwarz,<device type>,<part number>/<serial num-
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Common Setting Commands
ber>,<firmware version>"
Usage: Query only
*OPC
Operation complete
Sets bit 0 in the event status register when all preceding commands have been executed. This bit can be used to initiate a service request. The query writes a "1" into the
output buffer when all preceding commands have been executed, which is useful for
command synchronization.
*RST
Reset
Sets the instrument to a defined default status. The default settings are indicated in the
description of commands.
Usage:
*SRE <Contents>
Service request enable
Setting only
Sets the service request enable register to the indicated value. This command determines under which conditions a service request is triggered.
Parameters:
<Contents> Contents of the service request enable register in decimal form.
Bit 6 (MSS mask bit) is always 0.
Range: 0 to 255
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*STB?
Status byte query
Reads the contents of the status byte in decimal form.
Usage: Query only
*TRG
Recall
Triggers all actions waiting for a trigger event. In particular, *TRG generates a manual
trigger signal. This common command complements the commands of the TRIGger
subsystem.
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Usage:
*TST?
Self-test query
Initiates self-tests of the instrument and returns an error code.
Return values:
<ErrorCode> integer > 0 (in decimal format)
Usage: Query only
*WAI
Wait to continue
Prevents servicing of the subsequent commands until all preceding commands have
been executed and all signals have settled (see also command synchronization and
*OPC).
Event
An error occurred.
0
No errors occurred.
Usage:
*SAV <Number>
Save
Stores the current instrument settings under the specified number in an internal memory. The settings can be recalled using the command *RCL with the associated number.
Event
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*RCL <Number>
Recall
Loads the instrument settings from an internal memory identified by the specified number. The instrument settings can be stored to this memory using the command *SAV
with the associated number.
7.2 System Settings Commands
The SYSTem subsystem contains the commands for general functions, which do not
affect signal generation directly.
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe................................................................................................... 92
SYSTem:LOCal................................................................................................................92
SYSTem:REMote............................................................................................................. 93
SYSTem:RWLock.............................................................................................................93
SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness................................................................................................ 93
SYSTem:DATE................................................................................................................ 93
SYSTem:TIME................................................................................................................. 93
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System Settings Commands
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe <Mode>
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe?
Sets or queries the beeper tone.
Parameters:
<Mode> 1 | 0
ON
OFF - Control beeper is deactivated.
OFF
ON - Control beeper is activated.
*RST: ON
Example:
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe ON
The front panel control beeper is activated.
Example:
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe?
Queries the state of the front panel control beeper. Returns “0”
for deactivated (OFF) and “1” for activated (ON) control beeper.
SYSTem:LOCal
Sets the system to front panel control. The front panel control is unlocked. If the front
panel control was locked with the SCPI command SYSTem:RWLock, the message box
of the locked front panel on the instrument display will be disappeared.
Usage:
Setting only
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SYSTem:REMote
Sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked. By pushing the softkey button [*] key, the front panel control will be activated.
Usage: Setting only
SYSTem:RWLock
Sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked and a message box
is shown on the instrument display. You are only able to unlock the front panel control
via SCPI command SYSTem:LOCal.
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System Settings Commands
Usage:
SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness <brightness>
SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness?
Sets or queries the front panel key brightness.
Parameters:
<brightness> Sets the key brightness.
Example:
SYSTem:DATE <year>, <month>, <day>
SYSTem:DATE?
Sets or queries the system date.
Parameters:
<year> Sets year of the date.
Setting only
Range: 0.0 to 1.0
Increment: 0.1
*RST: 1.0
SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness 1.0
SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness? -> 1.0
Returns key brightness value: 1.0.
<month> Sets month of the date.
<day> Sets day of the date.
Example:
SYSTem:TIME <hh>, <mm>, <ss>
SYSTem:TIME?
Sets or queries the system time.
SYSTem:DATE 2018, 10, 15
SYSTem:DATE? -> 2018, 10, 15
Returns the system date.
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Parameters:
<hh> Sets the hours of the system time.
<mm> Sets the minutes of the system time.
<ss> Sets the seconds of the system time.
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Example:
SYSTem:TIME 12, 30, 59
SYSTem:TIME? -> 12, 30, 59
Returns system time.
7.3 Display Commands
The DISPlay subsystem contains the commands for display functions, which do not
affect signal generation directly.
DISPlay:BRIGhtness........................................................................................................ 94
DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CLEar........................................................................................ 94
DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA].......................................................................................94
DISPlay:BRIGhtness <brightness>
DISPlay:BRIGhtness?
Sets or queries the display brightness.
Parameters:
<brightness> Displays brightness for the instrument.
Range: 0.0 to 1.0
Increment: 0.1
*RST: 0.8
Example:
DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CLEar
Clears the text message box on the front display.
Usage:
DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA] <string>
Displays a text message box on the front display.
Setting parameters:
<string> Text message for display.
Example:
Usage: Setting only
DISPlay:BRIGhtness 0.5
DISPlay:BRIGhtness? -> 0.5
Returns the display brightness value.
Setting only
DISPlay:TEXT "Instrument Test"
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7.4 Trigger Commands
The TRIGger subsystem contains the commands for signal triggering.
TRIGger[:STATe]..............................................................................................................95
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce........................................................................95
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:CHANnel...................................................96
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:PIN........................................................... 96
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe........................................................... 96
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe:CHANnel.............................................97
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OUTPut:CHANnel............................................. 97
TRIGger[:STATe] <arg0>
Enables or disables the trigger system.
Upon being triggered, the selected trigger source TRIGger[:SEQuence][:
IMMediate]:SOURce on page 95 becomes active.
See Figure 6-18.
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Trigger Commands
Setting parameters:
<arg0> 1 | 0
1
Enables the trigger system.
0
Disables the trigger system.
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce <arg0>
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce? <arg0>
Sets or queries the trigger source.
See Figure 6-18.
Parameters for setting and query:
<arg0> OUTPut | OMODe | DIO
OUTPut
Trigger source is from the output channel (Ch1, Ch2).
OMODe
Trigger source is from the different modes (CC, CR, CV, Sink,
OVP, OCP, OPP and OTP) detected from the output channel
(Ch1, Ch2).
DIO
Trigger source is from DIO connector at the instrument rear
panel.
Example:
TRIG:SOUR OMOD
Trigger source "Operation Modes" is selected for monitoring.
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TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:CHANnel <arg0>
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:CHANnel? <arg0>
Sets or queries the device channel for trigger source "Digital In Channel".
See Figure 6-18.
Parameters for setting and query:
<arg0> OUT1 | OUTP1 | OUTPut1 | OUT2 | OUTP2 | OUTPut2
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Trigger Commands
OUT1 | OUTP1 | OUTPut1
Ch1 is selected as the device channel for trigger source.
OUT2 | OUTP2 | OUTPut2
Ch2 is selected as the device channel for trigger source.
Example:
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:PIN <arg0>
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:PIN? <arg0>
Sets or queries the DIO pin to trigger on for trigger source "Digital In Channel".
See Figure 6-18.
Parameters for setting and query:
<arg0> IN | EXT
Example:
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe <arg0>
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe? <arg0>
TRIG:SOUR:DIO:CHAN 1
Ch1 is selected as the device channel for trigger source "Digital
In Channel".
IN
Pin 3 of DIO connector is monitored.
EXT
Pin 2 (Ch1) and Pin 10 (Ch2) of DIO connector is monitored.
TRIG:SOUR:DIO:PIN IN
Pin 3 of DIO connector is monitored for trigger source "Digital In
Channel".
Sets or queries the operation mode to trigger on for trigger source "operation mode"
See Figure 6-18.
Parameters for setting and query:
<arg0> CC | CV | CR | SINK | PROTection
CC
If respective channel operation mode is detected in CC mode,
corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
CV
If respective channel operation mode is detected in CV mode,
corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
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CR
If respective channel operation mode is detected in CR mode,
corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
SINK
If respective channel operation mode is detected in sink mode,
corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
PROTection
If respective channel operation mode is detected in protection
mode (OVP, OCP, OPP OTP), corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
Example:
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe:CHANnel
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe:CHANnel? <arg0>
Sets or queries the device channel for trigger source "Operation Modes".
See Figure 6-18.
Parameters for setting and query:
<arg0> OUT1 | OUTP1 | OUTPut1 | OUT2 | OUTP2 | OUTPut2
Example:
TRIG:SOUR OMOD
TRIG:SOUR:OMOD:CHAN OUT1
TRIG:SOUR:OMOD CV
If CV mode is detected on Ch1, a trigger event is activated to
corresponding trigger-out parameters.
<arg0>
OUT1 | OUTP1 | OUTPut1
Ch1 is selected as the device channel for trigger source.
OUT2 | OUTP2 | OUTPut2
Ch2 is selected as the device channel for trigger source.
TRIG:SOUR:OMOD:CHAN 1
Ch1 is selected as the device channel for trigger source "Operation Modes".
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OUTPut:CHANnel <arg0>
TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OUTPut:CHANnel? <arg0>
Sets or queries the device channel for trigger source "Output".
See Figure 6-18.
Parameters for setting and query:
<arg0> OUT1 | OUTP1 | OUTPut1 | OUT2 | OUTP2 | OUTPut2
OUT1 | OUTP1 | OUTPut1
Ch1 is selected as the device channel for trigger source.
OUT2 | OUTP2 | OUTPut2
Ch2 is selected as the device channel for trigger source.
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