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  • Page 1 ® R&S NGE100B Power Supply User Manual (Æ1=[2) 5601134302...
  • Page 2 ® This manual describes the following R&S NGE100B models and options: ● ® R&S NGE102B 2-Channel PSU (5601.3800.02) ● ® R&S NGE103B 3-Channel PSU (5601.3800.03) ● ® R&S NGE-K101 Ethernet Remote Control (5601.2204.03) ● ® R&S NGE-K102 Wireless LAN Remote Control (5601.2210.03) ●...
  • 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. Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden ●...
  • 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 &...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S NGE100B Contents 1 Preface....................7 Documentation Overview..................... 7 Conventions Used in the Documentation..............8 1.2.1 Typographical Conventions.....................8 1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.................8 1.2.3 Notes on Screenshots.....................9 1.2.4 Other Conventions......................9 2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B..............10 3 Important Notes..................11 Symbols........................
  • Page 7 ® Contents R&S NGE100B 4.3.3 Activating the Channels Output..................24 4.3.4 Storing/Recalling of Instrument Settings............... 24 Maintenance........................ 25 5 Instrument Functions................26 User Interface......................26 5.1.1 Screen Layout....................... 26 5.1.2 Function Keys....................... 29 5.1.3 Virtual Keyboard......................30 5.1.4 Navigation Controls.......................31 5.1.4.1 Rotary Knob........................32 5.1.4.2 Arrow Keys........................32 5.1.4.3...
  • Page 8 ® Contents R&S NGE100B 5.7.1 Instrument Information....................54 5.7.2 General Instrument Settings..................54 5.7.3 Managing Options......................55 5.7.4 Reset Instrument......................56 5.7.5 System Test........................57 5.7.6 Updating the Firmware....................58 5.7.7 Help..........................59 6 Remote Control..................60 Interfaces and Protocols.................... 60 6.1.1 USB..........................60 6.1.1.1 USB VCP........................
  • Page 9 ® Contents R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands..................74 6.5.1 Common Commands....................75 6.5.2 System Commands.......................76 6.5.3 Firmware Update......................79 6.5.4 HCOPY......................... 79 6.5.5 Channel Selecting......................80 6.5.6 Output Setting....................... 81 6.5.7 Fuse Setting........................83 6.5.8 OVP Setting........................85 6.5.9 OPP Setting........................87 6.5.10 Measurement Commands.....................88 6.5.11...

  • Page 10: Preface

    ® Preface R&S NGE100B Documentation Overview 1 Preface 1.1 Documentation Overview This section provides an overview of the R&S NGE100B user documentation. You find it on the product page at: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nge100b > "Downloads" Getting started manual Introduces the R&S NGE100B and describes how to set up and start working with the product.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In The Documentation

    ® Preface R&S NGE100B Conventions Used in the Documentation Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA) 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.

  • Page 12: Notes On Screenshots

    ® Preface R&S NGE100B Conventions Used in the Documentation 1.2.3 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 13: Welcome To R&S Nge100B

    ® Welcome to R&S NGE100B R&S NGE100B 2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B The two or three-channels power supply series are based on a classical transformer concept with high efficiency electronic pre-regulators and secondary linear regulators. This concept allows the instrument to achieve the high output power within a minimum space, high efficiency and lowest residual ripple.

  • Page 14: Important Notes

    ® Important Notes R&S NGE100B Ambient Conditions 3 Important Notes 3.1 Symbols 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 +0 °C to +40 °C (pollution category 2). The maximum relative humidity (without condensation) is at 80 %.

  • Page 15: Measurement Categories

    ® Important Notes R&S NGE100B Mains Voltage ~72 °C, a channel-specific overheat protection intervenes. Affected outputs will auto- matically 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 con- nected to the low voltage mains or not connected at all.

  • Page 16: Limits

    ® Important Notes R&S NGE100B Limits circuiting the fuse holder is prohibited. Resulting damages are not covered by the war- ranty. Safe operation If the instrument is to remain unattended for a longer time period, it must be switched off at the mains switch for safety reasons. 3.5 Limits The R&S NGE100B is equipped with a protective overload feature.

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Putting into Operation 4 Quick Start The following chapters under Quick Start are identical to the printed R&S NGE100B Quick Start manual. ● Putting into Operation..................... 14 ● Instrument Tour....................... 20 ● Trying Out the Instrument..................

  • Page 18: Safety

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Putting into Operation 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: ●...

  • Page 19: Intended Operation

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Putting into Operation 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.
  • Page 20 ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Putting into Operation Use only the power cord included in the delivery package. See "Delivery package" on page 18. 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.

  • Page 21: Unpacking And Checking The Instrument

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Putting into Operation 4.1.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and package contents list for the various items. Check the instrument for any damage and loose parts. If there is any damage, immediately contact the carrier who delivered the instrument.

  • Page 22: Bench Operation

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Putting into Operation 4.1.4.1 Bench Operation On a benchtop, the R&S NGE100B 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.

  • Page 23: Instrument Tour

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Instrument Tour 4.2 Instrument Tour This chapter provides an overview of all the controls available in the R&S NGE100B models and steps to switch on the instrument for the first time. ● Overview of Controls....................20 ●...

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Instrument Tour For a detailed description on-screen layout, see section "Screen Layout" in the User Manual. Function keys Function keys are means of input for manual operation of the instrument functions. When a function key is pressed, all the related keys are also illuminated. For detailed description on function keys, see section "Function Keys"...
  • Page 25 ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Instrument Tour Figure 4-4: Rear panel of R&S NGE100B 7 = AC inlet with fuse holder 8 = Voltage selector 9 = Ethernet (LAN) connector 10 = USB connector 11 = Digital I/O connector AC inlet with fuse holder Main supply cord Do not use detachable mains supply cord with inadequate rating.

  • Page 26: Switching On The Instrument

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Instrument Tour Digital I/O connector The Digital I/O connector is a terminal block for external trigger input or output. Measurement control can be achieved by means of an external input signal or using an external output signal to trigger other instruments for some measurements. The Digital Trigger I/O option (NGE-K103) must be installed for this function to be available in the instrument.

  • Page 27: Trying Out The Instrument

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Trying Out the Instrument 4.3 Trying Out the Instrument This chapter describes some basic functions that you can perform with the R&S NGE100B. 4.3.1 Selecting the Channels To select a channel, press the corresponding channel key. The key illuminates. 4.3.2 Setting the Output Voltage and Current Limit To set the output voltage and current limit via Live-Mode: 1.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    ® Quick Start R&S NGE100B Maintenance To retrieve the desired saved settings, press Store Recall key and select the memory location key (M1 to M5). 4.4 Maintenance Before cleaning the instrument, ensure that it has been switched off and power cable is disconnected.

  • Page 29: Instrument Functions

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface 5 Instrument Functions The following chapters describe the operating procedures of the R&S NGE100B user interface and functions. 5.1 User Interface This chapter describes how you can interact with R&S NGE100B via the various keys, menus and navigation controls in the instrument.
  • Page 30 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Function Description TMC/VCP USB connection with USB-VCP or USB-TMC setting. Indicate buzzer state (Disabled, Fault Events, Any Events). The status bar shows the state of some of the instrument functions. The state can be enabled, disabled, switched on, switched off or operating in a certain mode.
  • Page 31 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Figure 5-2: Channel display area for 3-channel and 2-channel instrument Table 5-3: Available parameters in the channel display area Parameter Description Channel Display channel number. Power Display output power in Watt. Voltage Voltage in Volt. The display resolution for voltage is two digits after the decimal point.

  • Page 32: Function Keys

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Color Operating mode Description Inactive mode Display only. Editing mode A solid blue background is shown when an item is selected. CV mode Active outputs are operated in a constant voltage mode. See Chapter 5.3, "Output Modes", on page 35.

  • Page 33: Virtual Keyboard

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Function keys Description Voltage Sets the output voltage for the channel. See "Set output voltage and current" on page 36. Current Sets the output current limit for the channel. See "Set output voltage and current" on page 36.

  • Page 34: Navigation Controls

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Figure 5-4: Virtual keyboard Invoke the virtual keyboard as follows: 1. Move the cursor to the desired input field. 2. Press Enter key. The virtual keyboard appears. 3. Once on the keyboard screen, press the arrow keys or turn the rotary knob to go to the desired character.

  • Page 35: Rotary Knob

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Rotary Knob Arrow keys Live-mode 5.1.4.1 Rotary Knob Step size changes of the numeric value correspond to the speed of the rotary knob. The rotary knob has several functions depending on the mode it is in. ●...

  • Page 36: Menu

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface 5.1.5 Menu The R&S NGE100B menu provides access to the instrument's advanced functions and some general settings. You can also obtain the instrument and service information via the menu. To access this mode: 1.
  • Page 37 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B User Interface Menu Menu items Descriptions EasyArb Programs the waveform of the instrument voltage and cur- rent settings for Ch 1. See Chapter 5.5.3, "EasyArb", on page 44. EasyRamp Configures the ramping time of the voltage for selected channel.

  • Page 38: Power Derating

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Output Modes 5.2 Power Derating The NGE103B includes three identical channels with a continuous voltage range of 0 to 32 V. The instrument provides a source of up to 3 A at 11.2 V and at 32 V, it provides up to 1.05 A using the sophisticated power management.

  • Page 39: Basic Functions

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Basic Functions Figure 5-8: Current limit CC mode The current I corresponds to the current setting adjustable in the instrument. If I reaches I , the instrument switches to CC mode, i.e. the output current remains constant and limited to I even if the load increases.

  • Page 40: Tracking Function

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Basic Functions The setting of current value corresponds to the I of the respective channel. It is advisable to set the current limit prior to operating the instrument to prevent damage to the load and instrument in the case of malfunction like short-circuit. 1.

  • Page 41: Activating Fuse

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Basic Functions 3. Press Current key if current values should be tracked. The selected channels are highlighted in blue and all the navigation controls illumi- nate. Selected Voltage or Current key is also illuminated. 4. Set the desired voltage or current value. Use the arrow keys of rotary knob to enter the value.

  • Page 42: Activating The Channels Output

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Basic Functions A delay can be applied to every channel fuse. Also, individual electronic fuses (Fuse- Link) can be logically linked so as to switch off the interlinked channels. For more information, see Fuse for the fuse delay and FuseLink configuration. 5.4.4 Activating the Channels Output The outputs of all the channels (Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3) can be switched on or off by tog- gling the Output key on the front panel.
  • Page 43 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Basic Functions Auto save instrument settings Auto save of instrument settings are applied when any of the following parameters are changed: ● General instrument settings ● USB connection mode ● WLAN settings – "Module" – "SSID"...

  • Page 44: Advanced Functions

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions 2. Press any of the memory keys (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) to store the instrument set- tings. The R&S NGE100B stores the instruments settings in the selected memory loca- tion. Recall instrument settings 1.
  • Page 45 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions A beep is sounded if buzzer is enabled. See Figure 5-25. Figure 5-13: Indicator of OVP/OPP when tripped 1. Select "Output > Protection" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "Protection" dialog. See Figure 5-14.

  • Page 46: Fuse

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions 5. Set the desired voltage for OPP. You can set a value from 0 W to 33.6 W. The R&S NGE100B turns off the respective channel when the measured power exceeded the preset value. 5.5.2 Fuse Fuse delay and fuse linking functions provide the flexibility to handle a fuse tripped event when it occurs.

  • Page 47: Easyarb

    The arbitrary functions in LabVIEW driver rshmc804x do not support the EasyArb fea- ture in NGE100B. The R&S NGE100B series allows you to generate freely programmable waveforms which can be reproduced within the limits set by the instrument for voltage and current.

  • Page 48: Easyramp

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions 7. Press "Clear" to reset the EasyArb table values. All the EasyArb data points are clear from Ch 1. Table 5-9. 8. Press Menu key to return to the Channel display area. The Enter key is illuminated. 9.
  • Page 49 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions Figure 5-17: Ramping voltage output 1. Select "Output > EasyRamp" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "EasyRamp" dialog. See Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18: EasyRamp dialog 2. Select the desired channel. 3. Set the selected channel to "Enabled". The R&S NGE100B enabled the EasyRamp function for the selected channel.

  • Page 50: Digital Trigger I/O

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions 5.5.5 Digital Trigger I/O Digital I/O Pins Voltage Rating Do not excced the maximum voltage rating of the Digital I/O pins (5.25 V max) when supplying voltages to the pins. R&S NGE-K103 (order number: 5601.2227.03) option is required for the Digital Trigger I/O.
  • Page 51 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Advanced Functions Trigger in parameters Trigger conditions Description Pulse Activates the EasyArb function on channel 1 when the selected pulse is met. See Chap- ter 5.5.3, "EasyArb", on page 44. Logic Active High Set the logic level of the trigger in signal. Active Low Table 5-12: Trigger out parameters and conditions Trigger out parameters Trigger conditions...

  • Page 52: Connecting To A Network

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Connecting to a Network Figure 5-19: Digital IO dialog 2. Select the desired DIO interface. 3. Select "Trigger In" to accept external trigger signal or "Trigger Out" to output the trigger signal. 4. Set the desired channel. 5.
  • Page 53 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Connecting to a Network 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.
  • Page 54 ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Connecting to a Network a) Select "Interface > Ethernet" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "Ethernet" dialog. See Figure 5-20. Figure 5-20: Ethernet dialog b) Select "DHCP & Auto-IP" for "IP Mode". c) Enter the "IP Address". d) Enter the "Subnet Mask".

  • Page 55: Wireless Connection

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Connecting to a Network 5.6.1.2 Wireless Connection R&S NGE-K102 (order number: 5601.2210.03) option is required to connect the R&S NGE100B to a network via WLAN connection. WLAN connection The LAN connection has a higher priority over WLAN. If LAN is connected, the WLAN connection will be disconnected.

  • Page 56: Usb Connection

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B Connecting to a Network Figure 5-22: WLAN connected 6. To disconnect, select "Disconnect" in the WLAN dialog. 5.6.2 USB Connection Alternatively, connect a USB cable to the USB port (see Figure 4-4 for the location of the USB port and PC for a USB connection.

  • Page 57: General Instrument Settings

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B General Instrument Settings 5.7 General Instrument Settings The following chapters provide the general instrument information and utilities services in R&S NGE100B. 5.7.1 Instrument Information The "Information" dialog provides the general instrument information of R&S NGE100B. ►...

  • Page 58: Managing Options

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B General Instrument Settings ► Select "Device > General" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "General" dialog. See Figure 5-25. Figure 5-25: General dialog General instrument settings Description Keypad Selects the wait time before the instrument automat- ically leaves the editing mode.

  • Page 59: Reset Instrument

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B General Instrument Settings Figure 5-26: License dialog To install from 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.

  • Page 60: System Test

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B General Instrument Settings Figure 5-27: Reset dialog 5.7.5 System Test This function provides a system test to check the instrument working conditions for screen color display, key backlight, beeper and cooling fan. ► Select "Utilities > System Test" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "System Test"...

  • Page 61: Updating The Firmware

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B General Instrument Settings 5.7.6 Updating the Firmware The latest firmware file can be found from the product homepage http://www.rohde- schwarz.com/product/nge100b. For firmware update using SCPI command, see "Firmware update via SCPI command for version 1.3 and above" on page 59.

  • Page 62: Help

    ® Instrument Functions R&S NGE100B General Instrument Settings Firmware update via SCPI command for version 1.3 and above 1. Download the firmware file from the product homepage. 2. Unzip the firmware to the root directory of a USB flash drive. There are two files after the unzip, do not rename these files.

  • Page 63: Remote Control

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Interfaces and Protocols 6 Remote Control This chapter provides information on operating an instrument via remote control. 6.1 Interfaces and Protocols R&S NGE100B can be remotely controlled via the following interfaces: ● ● Available only if option R&S NGE-K101 is installed. ●...

  • Page 64: Usb Tmc

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Interfaces and Protocols 6.1.1.2 USB TMC The USB Test & Measurement class (USB-TMC) is a protocol that allows GPIB-like communication via USB interfaces and is a separate instrument class of the USB spec- ification. The USB-TMC protocol supports service queries, triggers, and other GPIB- specific instructions.

  • Page 65: Lan

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Interfaces and Protocols Figure 6-1: Device manager 6.1.2 LAN For direct connection to a host (PC) or indirect connection via a switch, a double shiel- ded network cable (e.g. CAT.5, CAT.5e, CAT.5 +, CAT.6 or CAT.7) is required and equipped with an Ethernet plug type (RJ-45 type connector) on both sides.

  • Page 66: Lxi

    Class A and B devices can send and receive software triggers through LAN messages and communicate with each other without using the controller. The power supplies of the R&S NGE100B series meet the general requirements of the LXI Class C and correspond to the version 1.5 (LXI Core 2016). Advanced features are not supported.

  • Page 67: Scpi

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Interfaces and Protocols A key component of an LXI certification is the IVI device driver (Interchangeable Virtual Instrument). Here IVI.NET drivers are provided, which are based on the .NET frame- work 4 of Microsoft. LabView and LabWindows/CVI drivers built on LabWindows/CVI 2012 are also available.

  • Page 68: Visa

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Setting Up Remote Control Connection 6.1.6 VISA VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output functions to communicate with instruments. The I/O channel (LAN or USB) is selected at initializa- tion time by means of a channel-specific resource string. For more information about VISA, refer to its user documentation.

  • Page 69: Scpi Command Structure And Syntax

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Remote Press Remote to unlock the instrument from the remote control mode. In thithe remotes mode, all front panel keys on the instrument are disable and the Remote is illuminated. To switch back to the Local mode, press Remote to release the remote control mode.

  • Page 70: Device-Specific Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Table 6-1: List of supported common commands Mnemonic Name & 488.2 Section *IDN? Identification Query 10.14 *OPC Operation Complete Command 10.18 *OPC? Operation Complete Query 10.19 *RST Reset Command 10.32 *TST? Self-Test Query 10.38 *WAI...
  • Page 71 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Figure 6-3: Tree structure the SCPI command systems using the SOURce system as example Multiple keywords Some key words occur in several levels within one command system. Their effect depends on the structure of the command, i.e. at which position in the header of a command they are inserted.
  • Page 72 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Optional keywords with numeric suffixes Do not omit an optional keyword if it includes a numeric suffix that is relevant for the effect of the command. Long and Short Form The key words feature a long form and a short form.

  • Page 73: Overview Of Syntax Elements

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Parameters in square brackets can be incorporated optionally in the command or omitted as well ● Braces { } Parameters in curly brackets are optional and can be inserted once or several times, or omitted.

  • Page 74: Parameters

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Syntax Element Description The hash symbol # introduces binary, octal, hexa- decimal and block data. ● Binary: #B10110 ● Octal: #O7612 ● Hex: #HF3A7 "　" A "white space" (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 deci- mal, e.g.

  • Page 75: Boolean Parameters

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax ● INF/NINF INFinity, Negative INFinity (NINF) Negative INFinity (NINF) represent the numerical values -9.9E37 or 9.9E37, respectively. INF and NINF are only sent as device response. ● Not A Number (NAN) represents the value 9.91E37. NAN is only sent as device response.

  • Page 76: Block Data

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B SCPI Command Structure and Syntax 6.3.2.6 Block Data Block data are a transmission format which is suitable for the transmission of large amounts of data. A command using a block data parameter has the following structure: Example: HEADer:HEADer #45168xxxxxxxx ASCII character # introduces the data block.

  • Page 77: Command Sequence And Command Synchronization

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands POWer:PROTection? Response: 0 (for OFF) ● Text (character data) is returned in a short form. Example VOLTage:PROTection:MODE? Response: MEAS (for Measured) 6.4 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization What has been said above makes clear that all commands can potentially be carried out overlapping.

  • Page 78: Common Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands 6.5.1 Common Commands The common commands are taken from the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. A par- ticular command has the same effect on different devices. The headers of these com- mands consist of an asterisk "*"...

  • Page 79: System Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Sets bit 0 in the event status register when all preceding commands have been execu- ted. This bit can be used to initiate a service request. The query form writes a "1" into the output buffer as soon as all preceding commands have been executed.
  • Page 80 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:LOCal This command sets the system to front panel control. The front panel control is unlocked. Usage: Event SYSTem:REMote This command sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked. By pressing Remote, the front panel control will be activated.
  • Page 81 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:TEST:SCReen The instrument runs the system test: Screen Color Test. Usage: Event SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:DHCP[:STATe] <arg0> This command sets or queries LAN interface mode. ON: automatic IP address from DHCP server; OFF: manually set IP address. Available only if option R&S NGE-K101 is installed.

  • Page 82: Firmware Update

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:WLAN[:STATe] <arg0> This command activates/deactivates or queries the enable state of the wireless inter- face. Available only if option R&S NGE-K102 is installed. Parameters: <arg0> SYSTem:COMMunicate:WLAN:PASSword <arg0> This command defines the password string of the Access Point when the wireless interface works as a client.

  • Page 83: Channel Selecting

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Return values: <arg0> Usage: Query only HCOPy:SIZE:X? This command returns the horizontal expansion of the screenshots. Return values: <arg0> Usage: Query only HCOPy:SIZE:Y? This command returns the vertical expansion of the screenshots. Return values: <arg0>...

  • Page 84: Output Setting

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands OUTPut2 | OUTP2 Ch 2 OUTPut3 |OUTP3 Ch 3 Example: INSTrument OUTPut1 INSTrument OUTP1 Selects the output channel as Ch 1. INST? -> 2 Return the output channel as Ch 2. 6.5.6 Output Setting OUTPut[:STATe] <arg0>...
  • Page 85 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 OUTP:SEL ON Volt 12 Curr 0.1 Ch 1 is activated. INST OUT2 OUTP:SEL ON Volt 12 Curr 0.2 Ch 2 is activated. OUTP:GEN ON Ch 1 and Ch 2 and Output state are activated. OUTP:GEN? ->...

  • Page 86: Fuse Setting

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 OUTP:SEL ON Ch 1 is activated. OUTP:SEL? -> 1 Return the state of the selected channel. OTP:TRIPped? Queries the overtemperature protection (OTP) tripped state of the previous selected channel.
  • Page 87 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands FUSE:LINK <arg0> This command defines or queries the channel fuses (fuse linking) for the previous selected channel. Parameters: <arg0> {1 | 2 | 3} channel Ch 1 channel Ch 2 channel Ch 3 Example: INST OUT1 FUSE:LINK 2...

  • Page 88: Ovp Setting

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands channel Ch 3 Example: INST OUT1 FUSE:LINK 2 FUSE:UNL 2 Fuse Ch 1 is unlinked with Ch 2 Usage: Setting only FUSE[:STATe] <arg0> This command defines or queries the fuse for the previous selected channel. Parameters: <arg0>...
  • Page 89 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? This command queries the OVP tripped status of the previous selected channel. Return values: <arg0> ON | OFF OVP is tripped OVP is not tripped Example: INST OUT1 VOLT:PROT:TRIP? -> OFF OVP of Ch 1 has not tripped.

  • Page 90: Opp Setting

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 VOLT:PROT:LEV 5 Set the OVP value of Ch 1 to 5 V. VOLT:PROT:LEV? Return the selected channel OVP value. [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar This command resets the OVP state of the selected channel. If the OVP has tripped the OVP message on the display will be cleared for the selected channel.

  • Page 91: Measurement Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 POW:PROT:TRIP? -> 0 OPP state of Ch 1 has not tripped. Usage: Query only [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe] <arg0> This command defines or queries the OPP state for the previous selected channel. Parameters: <arg0>...

  • Page 92: Voltage And Current Configuration Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Return values: <Power> <Numeric_value> Return the measured power value. Default unit: W Example: MEAS:POW? -> 3.00E+00 Return the measured power value of the selected channel. Usage: Query only MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]? This command queries the measured voltage value of the previous selected channel. Return values: <Voltage>...

  • Page 93: Easyramp Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 APPLY "6,2" Set channel 1 to output 6 V and 2 A. APPLY? -> 6, 2 Return voltage and current value of the selected channel. [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <Current> This command defines or queries the current value of the selected channel. Parameters: <Current>...

  • Page 94: Arbitrary Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Parameters: <Time> Range: 0.010 to 10 *RST: 0.010 Default unit: ms [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP[:STATe] <arg0> This command defines/queries the EasyRamp state for the previous selected channel. Parameters: <arg0> {OFF | ON} EasyRamp function is activated. EasyRamp function is disabled.
  • Page 95 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Usage: Setting only ARBitrary:REPetitions <Repetitions> This command defines or queries the repetition of the defined arbitrary waveform for channel 1. Note: If the repetition is set to "0", the arbitrary waveform repeats continuously. Parameters: <Repetitions>...

  • Page 96: Dio Commands

    ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands ARBitrary:STARt This command starts the previous transferred EasyArb waveform in channel 1 if Easy- Arb is enabled. Usage: Event ARBitrary:STOP This command stops the EasyArb waveform in channel 1 if EasyArb is running. Usage: Event 6.5.14 DIO Commands...
  • Page 97 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <IO> 1..4 Parameters: <arg0> PULSe | LEVel PULSe Starts EasyArb when trigger signal activated. LEVel Starts EasyArb when trigger signal activated and stops when trigger signal de-activated. *RST: PULSe Example: TRIG:IN:ARB:DIO1 PULS TRIGger:IN:RESPonse:DIO<IO>...
  • Page 98 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Trigger input source from Ch 1. Trigger input source from Ch 2. Trigger input source from Ch 3. *RST: TRIGger:LOGic:DIO<IO> <arg0> This command sets or queries the trigger logic (Active High/Active Low) of the speci- fied Digital I/O line..
  • Page 99 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands TRIGger:OUT:CRITevent:DIO<IO> <arg0> This command sets or queries the critical event of the trigger output of the specified Digital I/O line. Suffix: <IO> 1..4 Parameters: <arg0> OVP | OPP | OTP Trigger output is linked to the OVP event Trigger output is linked to the OPP event Trigger output is linked to the OTP event *RST:...
  • Page 100 ® Remote Control R&S NGE100B Remote Control - Commands Suffix: <IO> 1..4 Parameters: <Voltage> *RST: Default unit: V TRIGger:RCL <arg0> This command recalls DIO settings from the respective memory locations M1-M5. Parameters: <arg0> Range: 0..4 Example: TRIG:RCL 1 Usage: Setting only TRIGger:SAV <arg0>...

  • Page 101: Applications

    ® Applications R&S NGE100B Parallel and Serial Mode 7 Applications 7.1 Parallel and Serial Mode It is assumed that only qualified and trained personnel service the power supplies and the connected loads. Use only the R&S NGE100B power supply series when operating the channels in a serial or parallel mode to increase the output voltage and current.

  • Page 102: Parallel Mode

    ® Applications R&S NGE100B Parallel and Serial Mode Figure 7-1: Example of serial connection 7.1.2 Parallel Mode If it is necessary to increase the total current, the power supply outputs must be wired in parallel. The maximum total current is the sum of the individual currents of all sour- ces connected in parallel.
  • Page 103 ® Applications R&S NGE100B Parallel and Serial Mode Principles of operation in parallel mode Generally, a higher current will first be supplied from the channel with the higher output voltage. Once this channel reaches its power limit, the remaining current will be made available by the channel that is connected in parallel.

  • Page 104: Index

    ® Index R&S NGE100B Index Key Fallback Time ............54 Keypad ................ 54 Activating Fuse ..............38 Sound ................. 54 Activating the Channels Output ......... 39 Getting Started ..............7 Application cards ..............8 Application notes ..............8 Help ................... 59 Brochure ................7 Identification Remote ...............
  • Page 105 ® Index R&S NGE100B Remote Control ..............60 Reset ................. 56 Reset values Remote ............... 76 Safety instructions ............... 7 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax ......66 Screen Layout ..............26 Selecting the Channels ............. 36 Service manual ..............7 Setting Up the Instrument Bench Operation ............

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