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R&S
NGE100B
6 Instrument functions
6.1 Setting the voltage and current
The R&S NGE100B comes with the following instrument models:
Models
R&S NGE102B
R&S NGE103B
Toggle the respective channel key ([Ch 1], [Ch 2] or [Ch 3]) on the front panel to select
these channels. When a channel is selected, the respective channel key illuminates.
See
Figure 6-1: Ch 1 key illuminates when selected
Voltage, current settings
If "Arbitrary" function of a Ch 1 is enabled, the channel voltage or current setting is dis-
abled. See
The R&S NGE100B adjust voltage values between 0 V to 32.2 V with a step size of
0.01 V and current values between 0.003 A to 3.025 A with a step size of 0.001 A.
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 like short-circuit.
Access:
1. Press [Voltage] or [Current] key.
The previous set channel is selected.
The channel font changes to blue and all the navigation controls illuminate.
Selected [Voltage] or [Current] key and the channel key are also illuminated.
2. Press the desired channel key to switch to that channel.
Selected channel key ([Ch 1], [Ch 2], [Ch 3]) illuminates.
3. Enter the desired voltage or current value.
4. Press the rotary knob, [Voltage]/[Current] or [Enter] key to confirm the value.
The selected channel font text changes to yellow.
For more information on the operation modes, see
modes",
User Manual 5601.1343.02 ─ 09
Figure
6-1.
"EasyArb function"
on page 37.
Channels
Ch 1, Ch 2
Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3
on page 49.
of the respective channel. It is
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Instrument functions
Setting the voltage and current
Chapter 5.5, "Operation
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