R&S NGL200 Getting Started
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- Page 1 ® R&S NGL200 Power Supply Getting Started (;ÜåD2) 1178872002...
- Page 2 "Open Source Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the R&S NGL200 product page at www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngl200 > " Downloads > Firmware ". Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embed- ded computing.
- Page 3 Safety Instructions Instrucciones de seguridad Sicherheitshinweise Consignes de sécurité Risk of injury and instrument damage The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent electric shock, fire, personal injury or instrument damage. Do not open the instrument casing. ●...
- Page 4 Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern. Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht. ● Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise", die als ● gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
- Page 5 Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
2.1 Typographical Conventions..............7 2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions...........7 2.3 Notes on Screenshots................8 2.4 Other Conventions................8 3 Welcome to R&S NGL200............. 9 4 Putting into Operation............10 4.1 Safety....................11 4.2 Intended Operation................13 4.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument......... 14 4.4 Setting Up the Instrument.............. -
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® Contents R&S NGL200 6.2 Activating the Channels Output............23 7 Maintenance................. 25 Index..................26 Getting Started 1178.8720.02 ─ 02... -
Page 8: Documentation Overview
You find the manuals on the product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ngl200 Getting started manual Introduces the R&S NGL200 and describes how to set up the product. A printed English version is included in the delivery. User manual Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions. It also provides... -
Page 9: Data Sheet
R&S NGL200 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledgment Data Sheet The data sheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S NGL200. It also lists the options with their order numbers and optional accessories. www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/ngl200 Release Notes and Open Source Acknowledg-... -
Page 10: Conventions Used In The Documentation
® Conventions Used in the Documentation R&S NGL200 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions Conventions Used in the Documentation Typographical Conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation: Convention Description "Graphical user interface All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, elements"... -
Page 11: Notes On Screenshots
® Conventions Used in the Documentation R&S NGL200 Other Conventions Notes on Screenshots When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent realistic usage scenarios. -
Page 12: Welcome To R&S Ngl200
10 ms to 10 s. All R&S NGL200 power supply series are equipped with a color LCD display (800 x 480 pixels). The R&S NGL200 comes with a USB and LAN (LXI) interface. -
Page 13: Putting Into Operation
R&S NGL200 Putting into Operation This chapter describes the steps to set up the R&S NGL200 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. -
Page 14: Safety
® Putting into Operation R&S NGL200 Safety Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instru- ment and the connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument: ●... - Page 15 ® Putting into Operation R&S NGL200 Safety To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you must observe all instructions and warnings given in this user manual. Casing, chassis and all mea- suring ports are connected to a protective earth conductor. The instrument is designed in compliance with the regulations of protection class I.
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Page 16: Intended Operation
® Putting into Operation R&S NGL200 Intended Operation Prior to switching on the product, it must be ensured that the nominal voltage set- ting on the product matches the nominal voltage of the AC supply network. If it is necessary to set a different voltage, the power fuse of the product may have to be changed accordingly. -
Page 17: Unpacking And Checking The Instrument
R&S NGL202 7.3 kg (16.09 lb) Unpacking and Checking the Instrument Unpack the R&S NGL200 carefully and check the content of the package. ● Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and package contents list for the various items. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Instrument
The R&S NGL200 is designed for benchtop and rackmount. 4.4.1 Bench Operation On a benchtop, the R&S NGL200 can either lie flat or stand on its feet. As shown Figure 4-1, feet on the bottom can be folded out to set the instrument in an inclined position. -
Page 19: Rack Mounting
Ambient temperature Place the R&S NGL200 in an area where the ambient temperature is within +5 °C to +40 °C. The R&S NGL200 is fan-cooled and must be installed with sufficient space along the sides to ensure free flow of air. -
Page 20: Instrument Tour
R&S NGL200 Overview of Controls Instrument Tour This chapter provides an overview of all the controls available in the R&S NGL200 models and steps to switch on the instrument for the first time. ● Overview of Controls..................17 ● Switching On the Instrument................ - Page 21 ® Instrument Tour R&S NGL200 Overview of Controls 5 = Output terminals (one channel with sense NGL201, two channels NGL202) 6 = USB connector 7 = Power key Display (1) The display is a color LCD screen. Depending on the instrument model, up to two channels are shown on the display.
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Page 22: Rear Panel
5.1.2 Rear Panel Figure 5-2 shows the rear panel of the R&S NGL200 with its connectors. Figure 5-2: Rear panel of R&S NGL200 8 = AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector 9 = Channel 1 rear panel connector... - Page 23 ® Instrument Tour R&S NGL200 Overview of Controls For safety reasons, the instrument can only be operated with authorized safety sockets. The power cable must be plugged in before signal circuits can be connected. Never use the product if the power cable is damaged. See Chapter 5.2, "Switch-...
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Page 24: Switching On The Instrument
(100 V, 115 V or 230 V). Switch it on, if necessary. Fuse rating The R&S NGL200 is using the same fuse ratings for all main voltages. To change power fuse: 1. Peel off the yellow label sticker on the AC inlet. - Page 25 Switching On the Instrument The instrument performs a system check, boots the operating system, and starts the R&S NGL200 firmware. By default, all output channels are turned off when the instrument is switched on to prevent connected loads from being damaged unintentionally.
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Page 26: Trying Out The Instrument
R&S NGL200. Source and sink current The R&S NGL200 series are 2 quadrant power supplies which may both source and sink current. This function needs no separate configuration or mode switching. As soon as the voltage across the output terminal exceeds the set voltage, current flows into the instrument. - Page 27 In "normal" sink mode, the colors are the same as in source mode: green if the current flowing into the R&S NGL200 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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Page 28: Maintenance
® Maintenance R&S NGL200 Maintenance Before cleaning the instrument, ensure that it has been switched off and power cable is disconnected. Clean the outer case of the instrument at regular intervals, using a soft, lint-free dust cloth. Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument. -
Page 29: Index
Unpacking and checking the instrument . 14 Instrument Tour ........17 User manual ..........5 Intended operation ........13 Welcome to R&S NGL200 ......9 Maintenance ..........25 Open source acknowledgment ....6 Package contents ........14 Putting into operation ......10 Intended operation ......