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  • Page 1: Outp:gen

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® R&S Source Measure Units User Manual (;ÝIO2) 1179253102 Version 03...
  • Page 2 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® This manual describes the following R&S NGU models and options with firmware version 03.055 and higher: ● ® R&S NGU201 2-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.02) ● ® R&S NGU401 4-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.03) ● ® R&S NGU-B105 IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface (3661.0763.02 ) ●...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Contents 1 Preface....................9 Safety information......................9 Korea certification class A................... 9 Documentation overview....................9 1.3.1 Manuals...........................9 1.3.2 Data sheet........................10 1.3.3 Calibration certificate.....................10 1.3.4 Release notes, open source acknowledgment............. 10 Conventions used in the documentation..............11 1.4.1 Typographical conventions....................
  • Page 4 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S 4.2.1.2 Rear panel........................23 4.2.2 Switching on the instrument..................26 Trying out the instrument...................27 4.3.1 Setting the output voltage and current................27 4.3.2 Activating the channel output..................28 5 Operating basics.................. 29 Display overview......................29 5.1.1 Status bar information....................
  • Page 5 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S 6.2.3.3 Trigger events....................... 50 6.2.3.4 Output mode......................... 51 Current priority mode....................52 Capacitance mode...................... 53 Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC..............55 Modulation input......................59 Battery simulator......................61 Protection........................65 6.8.1 Overcurrent protection (OCP)..................65 6.8.2 Overvoltage protection (OVP)..................
  • Page 6 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S 6.20.1 Licenses management....................99 6.20.2 Appearance settings....................101 6.20.3 Sound settings......................101 6.20.4 Date and time......................102 6.20.5 Device information...................... 103 6.20.6 Update device......................103 6.21 Device documentation....................104 7 Remote control commands...............105 Common setting commands..................105 System settings commands..................108 Display commands....................114 Trigger commands....................
  • Page 7 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S Data and file management commands..............178 Data logging commands..................180 7.10 Status reporting commands..................187 7.10.1 STATus:OPERation Registers..................188 7.10.2 STATus:QUEStionable Registers................190 8 Maintenance and support..............193 Maintenance......................193 Contacting customer support..................193 Annex....................195 A Additional basics on remote control..........195 Messages and command structure.................
  • Page 8 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Contents R&S User Manual 1179.2531.02 ─ 03...

  • Page 9: Preface

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Preface R&S Documentation overview 1 Preface 1.1 Safety information The product documentation helps you use the R&S NGU safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the printed "Basic Safety Instructions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.

  • Page 10: Data Sheet

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Preface R&S Documentation overview www.rohde-schwarz.com/manual/ngu Getting started Introduces the R&S NGU source measure units and describes how to set up and start working with the instrument. The printed document is delivered with the instrument. User manual Contains the description of all instrument modes and functions.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In The Documentation

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Preface R&S Conventions used in the documentation 1.4 Conventions used in the documentation 1.4.1 Typographical conventions The following text markers are used throughout this documentation: Convention Description "Graphical user interface ele- All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as ments"...

  • Page 12: Welcome To R&S Ngu

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Welcome to R&S NGU R&S 2 Welcome to R&S NGU The single source measure units are based on a classical transformer concept with lin- ear regulators. This concept allows the instrument to achieve highest accuracy and lowest residual ripple.

  • Page 13: Important Notes

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Important notes R&S 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 +5 °C to +40 °C (pollution category 2). The maximum relative humidity (without condensation) is at 80 %.

  • Page 14: Measurement Categories

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Important notes R&S Mains voltage allowed limit, overtemperature protection is triggered and the affected outputs are switched off automatically. 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 15: Limits

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Important notes R&S Limits 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 war- ranty. Safe operation If the instrument is not in use, it must be switched off at the mains switch for safety rea- sons.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Putting into operation 4 Getting started 4.1 Putting into operation This chapter describes how to set up the R&S NGU source measure units for the first time. Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument.

  • Page 17: Safety

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S 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 18: Intended Operation

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Putting into operation connected to a protective earth conductor. The instrument is designed in compliance with the regulations of protection class I. For safety reasons, the instrument may only be operated with authorized safety sock- ets.

  • Page 19: Unpacking And Checking The Instrument

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Putting into operation Use only the power cable included in the delivery package. See "Delivery package" on page 20. 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 20: Setting Up The Instrument

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Putting into operation ● Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and package con- tents 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 21: Rack Mounting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour Figure 4-1: Inclined position 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"...

  • Page 22: Overview Of Controls

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour 4.2.1 Overview of controls 4.2.1.1 Front panel The front panel of the R&S NGU is shown in Figure 4-2. The function keys and naviga- tion controls are located beside the display. The various connectors are located at the right side of the display.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour 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",...
  • Page 24 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour Figure 4-3: Rear panel of R&S NGU201 model 8 = AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector 9 = Channel 1 rear panel connector. For NGU201, the last two pins are labeled as DVM+ and DVM- as an option.
  • Page 25 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour Digital voltmeter (DVM) The DVM+ and DVM- pins on the channel connector are available only with R&S NGU201 model equipped with option R&S NGU-K104 (P/N: 3663.0390.02 ). Modulating signal (MOD) The MOD+ and MOD- pins on the channel connector are available only with R&S NGU401 model.

  • Page 26: Switching On The Instrument

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour Signal Direction Signal Direction Digital Output Out1 5 - 8 13 - 15 * The inhibit signals can be used to turn off the outputs by a digital hardware signal. Table 4-3: Inhibit signals Signal name Descriptions...

  • Page 27: Trying Out The Instrument

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Trying out the instrument 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 NGU is loaded with the last saved instrument settings from internal memory.

  • Page 28: Activating The Channel Output

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Getting started R&S Trying out the instrument 4.3.2 Activating the channel output The output voltages can be switched on or off regardless of the instrument's operating mode. To switch on or off channel output. ► Press [Output] key on the front panel. The R&S NGU outputs the set voltage level on the output terminal.

  • Page 29: Operating Basics

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Display overview 5 Operating basics 5.1 Display overview The following displays the home window of R&S NGU. It shows the output voltage and current level, status bar information and control settings of the instrument. Figure 5-1: Home window of R&S NGU in voltage priority mode Device status bar Channel status bar...
  • Page 30 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Display overview Function Description If touch input is disabled, the icon is displayed and Touchscreen highlighted in yellow. Chapter 5.3.1.3, "User key", on page 39. If a SCPI command is received successfully, the SCPI command icon blinks once in white.

  • Page 31: Channel Display Area

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Display overview Function Description If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white. If triggered, the icon blinks. Chapter 6.8.2, "Overvoltage protection (OVP)", on page 66. If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white. If triggered, the icon blinks.
  • Page 32 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Display overview ("Min", "Avg", "Max") for power, voltage and current with calculation on energy mea- surement and number of samples used for the measurements. To reset the statistic data, select the button displaying the number of samples. The sta- tistics provides valid data for up to 365 days of continuous operation.

  • Page 33: Using The Touchscreen

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Using the touchscreen Figure 5-3: Color coding of difference operating conditions Color Operating mode Description 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.

  • Page 34: Settings Button

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Using the touchscreen 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. Long-press on the "Settings" button brings you to the graphical view window for mea- surements.

  • Page 35: Input Data

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Using the touchscreen 1. Select the voltage or current field in the channel display area to set value. The R&S NGU displays the on-screen keypad to enter value. 2. Set the required value. Chapter 5.2.3, "Input data", on page 35.

  • Page 36: Front Panel Keys

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Front panel keys 1. Select the "Caps Lock" key to switch between capital letters and small letters. The "Caps Lock" key is highlighted in blue. 2. Select "&123" or "ABC" key to switch between alphabet and numeric input data. Figure 5-7: Alphanumeric input data 5.3 Front panel keys For an overview of the front panel keys, see...
  • Page 37 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Front panel keys 1. Press [Home] key. The R&S NGU displays the home window. 2. Select the "Settings" button on the required channel display area. Alternatively, press [Settings] key. 3. Select the "Device" tab to access the device menu. Figure 5-8: Device menu Menu Description...
  • Page 38 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Front panel keys Menu Description "Data & Time" Configures date, time and clock format of the instrument. "Appearance" Configures brightness level for screen display and frontpanel keys. "Sound" Enables or disables beeper for trigger events (e.g. error, fuse tripped, cc-mode continuous).

  • Page 39: User Key

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Front panel keys Menus Description "Modulation Input" Available only with R&S NGU401 model. Provides as a waveform amplifier on the modulating input source. "Output" Configures the output impedance, output delay time, trigger actions and output mode (sink/source) of the output.

  • Page 40: Navigation Controls

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Power derating The shortcut key is configurable in the "Device" > "User Button" menu. See Chap- ter 6.11, "User key", on page 77. 5.3.2 Navigation controls Navigation in the menu and setting of values can be done via rotary knob and [Back] key.

  • Page 41: Operation Modes

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Operation modes Maximum Output Current Figure 5-10: Output performance graph 5.5 Operation modes CR mode available only with R&S NGU201 model. The R&S NGU operates in the following modes: ● constant voltage (CV) ●...

  • Page 42: Voltage And Current Priority Modes

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Operation modes Voltage regulation Figure 5-11: 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 43 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Operating basics R&S Operation modes Figure 5-12: Voltage priority mode In current priority mode, CPM, the output is controlled by a bipolar current control loop. In CPM, the output voltage can be set to the required positive and negative limits. Figure 5-13: Current priority mode To go into the "CPM"...

  • Page 44: Instrument Functions

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Setting the channels voltage and current 6 Instrument functions 6.1 Setting the channels voltage and current The R&S NGU comes with the following instrument models: Model Voltage Current R&S NGU201 0 V to 20.05 V <= 6 V: 8A, >...

  • Page 45: Activating The Channel Output

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output For more information on the operation modes, see Chapter 5.5, "Operation modes", on page 41. Figure 6-1: Voltage and current settings in the instrument 6.2 Activating the channel output The outputs can be switched on or off by toggling the [Output] key on the front panel.

  • Page 46: Set Constant Resistance

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output Figure 6-2: Output of R&S NGU in CC mode 6.2.1 Set constant resistance By enabling the constant resistance (CR) mode, you can operate the R&S NGU as an electronic load in sink mode.

  • Page 47: Fast Transient Response

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output Figure 6-3: Constant resistance dialog 6.2.2 Fast transient response With fast transient response, the R&S NGU is able to quickly stabilize the output volt- age upon a step change in the load current. Load transient recovery time can be switched between 30 μs ("Fast Transient Response"...

  • Page 48: Output

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output 3. Activate the "Fast Transient Response" from the menu. The R&S NGU applies the fast transient response on the operating condition and displays the "Fast Transient Response" icon on the channel status bar information. The setting of "Fast Transient Response"...

  • Page 49: Delay

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output 1. Select the "Impedance" menu item to configure the required values. The R&S NGU displays the "Output Impedance" dialog. Figure 6-6: Output impedance dialog 2. Set the required value. The R&S NGU displays the onscreen keypad for entry.

  • Page 50: Trigger Events

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output Figure 6-8: Output delay at the output terminals When the instrument output delay is activated, a "DELAY" red text is displayed at the channel display area. See Figure 6-9.

  • Page 51: Output Mode

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output Figure 6-10: Select trigger dialog 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. ●...

  • Page 52: Current Priority Mode

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Current priority mode ● Source: The R&S NGU goes to source mode, current flows out from the instru- ment. Note: If "Sink" mode is selected, the source current is limited to 1 mA. Otherwise, if "Source"...

  • Page 53: Capacitance Mode

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Capacitance mode Figure 6-13: NGU201 model switches from VPM to CPM Figure 6-14: NGU401 model switches from VPM to CPM 6.4 Capacitance mode When the R&S NGU connects to a capacitance DUT with leads, the leads and capaci- tance from the DUT forms a lowpass filter which causes current oscillation at the out- put of the source measure unit.
  • Page 54 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Capacitance mode Figure 6-15: Capacitance at the input of DUT 1. Press [Settings] key. The R&S NGU displays the device/channel menu window. 2. Select the channel tab to set capacitance mode. The R&S NGU displays the channel menu. Figure 6-16: Channel menu 3.

  • Page 55: Ranges / Digital Voltmeter (Dvm) / Plc

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC Figure 6-17: Select capacitance mode dialog 4. Select the "Low Cap" or "High Cap" mode to select the capacitance mode. ● "Disabled": Capacitance mode is disabled, recommended a capacitance load of up to 10µF.
  • Page 56 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC Figure 6-18 for the wiring example on measuring a voltage source from rear panel connector. Figure 6-18: Rear panel four-wire sense and DVM connection The following section describes how u can configure the voltage and current measure- ment range as well as the power line cycles on the power supply.
  • Page 57 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC The R&S NGU enables the DVM measurement. 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.
  • Page 58 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC 50 µV 1 µV < 0.02% + 500 µV < 0.02% + 1 mV Available current ranges 50 µA < 0.05% + 2 mA 10 µA <...

  • Page 59: Modulation Input

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Modulation input Figure 6-22: Select upshift approach dialog – "Top": If overrange condition is detected, the measurement range is switched to the highest range. After which, the instrument switches to a lower range if necessary. –...
  • Page 60 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Modulation input Figure 6-23: Setup of amplifying for modulating input source 1. Press [Settings] key. The R&S NGU displays the device/channel menu window. 2. Select the channel tab to activate modulation input. The R&S NGU displays the channel menu.

  • Page 61: Battery Simulator

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Battery simulator 4. Activate the "Enabled" menu item. The R&S NGU activates the modulation input and highlight the "MOD" icon in white at the channel status bar. 5. Set the required value for "Gain". Modulation input sensitivity can be set to 0.5V/V, 1V/V or 2V/V.
  • Page 62 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Battery simulator Table 6-2: Battery simulator parameters Battery simulator parameters Descriptions The battery symbol represents the state of charge. The light blue bar indicates the open circuit voltage and the dark blue bar indicates the terminal voltage. The differences between both bars show the voltage drops on internal resistance.
  • Page 63 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Battery simulator Figure 6-27: Battery simulator dialog 4. Select the "Load from file..." to load the battery model file. The R&S NGU opens a dialog to select the source and file location. 5.
  • Page 64 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Battery simulator Figure 6-29: Battery model editor dialog 1. Configure the "Battery Model Editor" with the required state of charge (SoC), open- circuit voltage (Voc) and internal resistance (ESR). See also Table 6-2.

  • Page 65: Protection

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Protection 6.8 Protection There are various ways in which the R&S NGU protects itself and the connected load from damage due to overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower drawn by the load during testing. 1.

  • Page 66: Overvoltage Protection (Ovp)

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Protection 4. Confirm value with the unit key (ms or s). 6.8.2 Overvoltage 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.

  • Page 67: Safety Limits

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Protection Figure 6-33: Overpower protection dialog 2. Activate the "Enabled" menu item. The R&S NGU enables the OPP and displays the "Overpower Protection (OPP)" icon on the selected channel status bar information. 3.

  • Page 68: Oscillation Detection

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Trigger / Digital I/O Figure 6-34: Safety limits dialog 2. Activate the "Enabled" menu item. The R&S NGU limits the set voltage and current level and displays the "Safety Lim- its" icon on the selected channel status bar information. 3.
  • Page 69 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Trigger / Digital I/O Instrument option R&S NGU-K103 (P/N: 3662.9335.02) 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.
  • Page 70 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Trigger / Digital I/O Table 6-3: Trigger-in signals Trigger-in parameters Source Descriptions Ext. Trigger Ch1 Digital In, pin 2 of Digi- If detected, corresponding trigger-out parameters tal I/O connector are triggered. The external trigger signal is low active (inverted logic).
  • Page 71 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Trigger / Digital I/O Trigger-out parameters Trigger conditions Descriptions Start triggered If a trigger is detected, respective channel starts generating a complete arbitrary signal or steps Stop triggered through the arbitrary signal for every trigger signal detected.
  • Page 72 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Trigger / Digital I/O Figure 6-35 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. 6.

  • Page 73: Advanced Features

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Advanced features 15. Depending on your requirement, select "Start triggered" or "Step triggered" menu item and set "On". The R&S NGU starts or steps through the arbitrary signal when a trigger is detec- ted.
  • Page 74 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Advanced features 4. Activates the "Enabled" menu item. The R&S NGU enables the Arbitrary function and displays the "Arbitrary" icon on the channel status bar information. 5. Select "Load from file.." to load the arbitrary file. 6.
  • Page 75 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Advanced features Figure 6-41: Arbitrary editor dialog 1. Set the "Mode" to handle the way how R&S NGU regulates the output. ● "VPM": Voltage priority mode is the default operating mode. ● "CPM": Current priority mode is a special mode that R&S NGU operates to pro- tect current sensitive DUTs.

  • Page 76: Ramp

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Advanced features ● "Hold": The last voltage and current values remains at the output terminal of the instrument. 8. Select (existing file) or (new file) to save the arbitrary data. The R&S NGU displays a popup message to show that file saved successfully. Figure 6-42: File system message 6.10.2 Ramp The Ramp function configures a constant rise of supply voltage within a set time frame.

  • Page 77: User Key

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S User key 2. Select the channel tab to configure Ramp function. The R&S NGU displays the channel menu. 3. Select "Ramp" from the menu. The R&S NGU displays the "Ramp" dialog. Figure 6-44: Ramp dialog 4.

  • Page 78: Screenshot

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Screenshot Alternatively, long-press on the [*] key to configure the user button action. The R&S NGU displays the "User Button" dialog. Figure 6-45: User button action 4. Select the "User Button Action" to configure the user action. The R&S NGU displays a dialog to configure the user action.

  • Page 79: Data Logging

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Data logging Figure 6-46: Screenshot dialog 4. Select the "Save Location" to configure the screenshot file location. ● "Auto": Target folder is set to default file location: – With USB stick detected: /USB1A/NGU201/screenshot for R&S NGU201 model /USB1A/NGU401/screenshot for R&S NGU401 model –...
  • Page 80 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Data logging Figure 6-47: Logging dialog 4. Select the "Save Location" menu item to select the predefined target folder for data logger. ● "Auto": "Target Folder" is auto-selected. If no USB stick is detected, "Target Folder" is set to internal memory ("int") par- tition.

  • Page 81: Fastlog

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S FastLog The R&S NGU activates the logging and disables the settings for file saved loca- tion and logging mode settings. 9. Applicable only with R&S NGU-K103, activate the "Triggered" menu item if data logging is required under triggered conditions.

  • Page 82: Csv Settings

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S CSV settings Figure 6-49: FastLog dialog 4. Select "Enabled" to activate the "FastLog" function. The R&S NGU starts the fast logging and displays the "Fast Logging" icon at the device status bar information. 5.
  • Page 83 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S CSV settings Figure 6-50: Sample of data logging 1. Select "CSV Settings" from "Device" menu. The R&S NGU displays the "CSV Settings" dialog. Figure 6-51: CSV settings dialog 2. Set the required CSV parameters. The R&S NGU displays the respective dialog to set the CSV parameters.

  • Page 84: Graphical View Window

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Graphical view window CSV settings Selective fields in the dialog "Error Designator" "IEEE Float (NaN)", "Empty" "Line End Marker" "CR/LF", "LF" 6.16 Graphical view window The graphical view measurement is a time-based measurement that allows you to vis- ualize measurements on available data sources.
  • Page 85 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Graphical view window 2. Alternatively, press [Settings] > device menu > "Graphical View" to access graphi- cal view window. Figure 6-53: Device menu 3. Select any of the configuration slots to configure the measurement parameters. Note: The DVM measurement must be enabled for the measurement to be availa- ble in the configuration dialog.

  • Page 86: File Manager

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S File manager Figure 6-55: Display of minimum and maximum value of selected data source 8. Select "Apply" to confirm the configuration. 9. Select "Close" to exit configuration dialog. 6.17 File manager The "File Manager" provides file transfer functions between USB stick and internal memory of the instrument.

  • Page 87: Store And Recall

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Store and recall 5. Select the required action in the file manager dialog. Table 6-6. 6. To view the selected file information, long-press on the selected filename in the file manager dialog. A pop-up message box is displayed with the file information.
  • Page 88 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Store and recall ● User button key function ● Data Logging settings ● GPIB Address 1. Press [Settings] key. The R&S NGU displays the device/channel menu window. 2. Select the "Device" tab to configure file settings for store and recall function. The R&S NGU displays the device menu.

  • Page 89: Interfaces

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces Figure 6-59: Factory reset - default settings message 2. Select "Yes" to overwrite instrument settings to factory default. The R&S NGU resets current instrument settings to factory default. 3. The R&S NGU displays a popup message to show that all settings reset to factory default.

  • Page 90: Network Connection

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces Figure 6-61: Interfaces dialog 4. Select the connected interface (Network, VNC, FTP, USB Class GPIB Address) to configure the necessary parameters required. ● Network connection....................90 ● VNC.........................93 ● FTP......................... 95 ● connection......................

  • Page 91: Lan Connection

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces Figure 6-62: Network dialog 2. Set the required "SCPI Raw Port" and "Hostname". The R&S NGU displays the on-screen keypad to enter the port number and host- name. ● "SCPI Raw Port": A port number used to open a raw TCP/IP connection to send raw SCPI commands to the instrument ●...
  • Page 92 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces ● If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and a DHCP server is available, all address infor- mation can be assigned automatically. ● Otherwise, the address must be set manually. Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is not supported.

  • Page 93: Vnc

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces 5. Configure the "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Gateway". The R&S NGU displays the IP dialog for configuration. Figure 6-64: IP dialog 6. Set the required IP addresses for "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Gateway" 7.
  • Page 94 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces Figure 6-65: VNC settings dialog 2. Select "VNC Port" to set the desired port number. Setting the "VNC Port" is only possible if "Enabled" is set "OFF". All settings are reset to default after a factory reset. See "Factory reset"...

  • Page 95: Ftp

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces Figure 6-67: Instrument home webpage of a power supply model 6. Select any of the following menus to configure the instrument. ● "Instrument Home": Displays instrument information (e.g. model, serial number, firmware version).
  • Page 96 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces 1. Select "FTP" to set FTP connection. The R&S NGU displays the "FTP - Remote Access" dialog. Figure 6-68: FTP settings dialog 2. Set any of the following to configure the FTP access: These settings can only be changed if "Enabled"...

  • Page 97: Usb Connection

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces 5. For ease of future connections, you can add the connection as a remote network address in the File Explorer. a) Go to the navigation pane on the left side of File Explorer. b) Right-click on "This PC"...

  • Page 98: Gpib Address

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Interfaces The R&S NGU displays the USB class dialog to select the USB connection. Figure 6-72: USB dialog 2. Set the USB class. 3. Select "Set" to confirm the selection. 6.19.5 GPIB address Instrument option R&S NGU-B105 (P/N: 3652.6356.02) option needs to be installed for the remote com- mand of R&S NGU via GPIB interface.

  • Page 99: General Instrument Settings

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S General instrument settings Figure 6-73: On-screen keypad to set GPIB address 2. Enter the required value. 3. Confirm value with the enter key 6.20 General instrument settings The following chapters provide the general instrument information and utilities services in "Device"...
  • Page 100 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S General instrument settings Figure 6-74: 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.

  • Page 101: Appearance Settings

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S General instrument settings If the correct key code is entered, the R&S NGU 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 NGU displays the license key on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 102: Date And Time

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S General instrument settings Figure 6-77: 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 6.8, "Protection", on page 65.

  • Page 103: Device Information

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S General instrument settings 2. Select the required field to configure. The R&S NGU reset the instrument date and time accordingly. 6.20.5 Device information General instrument information of R&S NGU. ► Select the "Instrument Information" to display the device information. The R&S NGU displays the device information dialog.

  • Page 104: Device Documentation

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Instrument functions R&S Device documentation Latest instrument firmware is available in the R&S NGU product homepage. 1. Select the "Update Device" to update instrument firmware. The R&S NGU displays the update device dialog. Figure 6-80: Update device dialog 2.

  • Page 105: Remote Control Commands

    This chapter provides the description of all remote commands available for the R&S NGU 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 Command"s at the end of this documentation.
  • Page 106 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Common setting commands Parameters: <Value> Range: 0 to 255 *ESR? Event status read Returns the contents of the event status register in decimal form and then sets the reg- ister to zero. Return values: <Contents>...
  • Page 107 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Common setting commands *SRE <Contents> Service request enable Sets the service request enable register to the indicated value. This command deter- mines under which conditions a service request is triggered. Parameters: <Contents>...

  • Page 108: System Settings Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands 7.2 System settings commands The SYSTem subsystem contains the commands for general functions, which do not affect signal generation directly................... 108 SYSTem:BEEPer:CURRent:STATe ................109 SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection:STATe ............... 109 SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection[:IMMediate] ....................

  • Page 109: System:beeper:protection:state

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection:STATe <arg0> Enables or disables beep sound for "protection" alert. Parameters: <arg0> Enables the "protection" beep sound, a single beep alert when a fuse tripped occurs. Disables the "protection" beep sound. SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection[:IMMediate] Return a single "protection"...

  • Page 110: System:beeper[:Complete]:State

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:BEEPer[:COMPlete]:STATe <En-/Disable operation complete beep> Enables or disables beep sound for operation complete. Parameters: <En-/Disable ON | OFF operation complete beep> Example: SYST:BEEP:STAT ON Activates beep sound for operation complete. SYSTem:BEEPer[:COMPlete][:IMMediate] Sent a single operation complete beep immediately.

  • Page 111: System:communicate:lan:discard

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DISCard Discard LAN settings. Usage: Event SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:EDITed? Queries the edit mode of LAN settings. Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:EDIT? Returns 1 if LAN settings are in edit mode and 0 if LAN settings are applied.

  • Page 112: System:communicate:network:vnc:port

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC:PORT <Port> Sets or queries instrument VNC port. Parameters: <Port> VNC port number. *RST: 5900 Example: SYST:COMM:NETW:VNC:PORT? Returns instrument VNC port number. SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC[:STATe] <En-/Disable VNC> Enables or disables VNC connection. Parameters: <En-/Disable VNC>...

  • Page 113: System:local

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands 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.

  • Page 114: Display Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Display commands SYSTem:UPTime? Query system uptime Usage: Query only 7.3 Display commands The DISPlay subsystem contains the commands for display functions, which do not affect signal generation directly....................... 114 DISPlay:BRIGhtness ..................

  • Page 115: Trigger Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Trigger commands 7.4 Trigger commands The TRIGger subsystem contains the commands for signal triggering......................115 TRIGger[:STATe] ..............115 TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce ............115 TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:DIO:PIN ............116 TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce:OMODe TRIGger[:STATe] <arg0> Enables or disables the trigger system. Upon being triggered, the selected trigger source TRIGger[:SEQuence][: on page 115 becomes active.
  • Page 116 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Trigger commands Figure 6-35. Parameters for setting and query: <arg0> IN | EXT Pin 3 of DIO connector is monitored. Pin 2 (Ch1) of DIO connector is monitored. Example: TRIG:SOUR:DIO:PIN IN Pin 3 of DIO connector is monitored for trigger source "Digital In Channel".

  • Page 117: Configuration Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands 7.5 Configuration commands The following subsystems contain the commands for voltage and current settings for the instrument. 7.5.1 Safety limit setting The SOURce:ALIM subsystem contains the commands for setting the safety limits of the output channels.
  • Page 118 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands [SOURce:]ALIMit[:STATe] <state> [SOURce:]ALIMit[:STATe]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the safety limit state. Parameters: <state> Activates the safety limit. Deactivates the safety limit. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list>...
  • Page 119 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands <numeric value> Numeric value for upper safety limit. MIN | MINimum Min value for upper safety limit. MAX | MAXimum Max value for upper safety limit. Range: 0.000E+00 to 20.050E+00 Increment: 0.001 *RST: 20.050E+00...

  • Page 120: Voltage Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands <numeric value> Numeric value for upper safety limit. MIN | MINimum Min value for upper safety limit. MAX | MAXimum Max value for upper safety limit. Range: For up to 6V: 0.001E+00 to 8.010E+00. For above 6V: 0.001E+00 to 3.010E+00 Increment: 0.001 *RST:...
  • Page 121 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Configuring the output voltage This example contains all commands to configure and query the output voltage. // ************************************************ // Set upper or lower voltage safety limit // ************************************************ //sets the safety limits to enable ALIM 1 //queries the safety limits state...
  • Page 122 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands // queries the voltage step size VOLT:STEP? // response: "4.000" ............122 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ..........122 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] ........... 123 SOURce:VOLTage:NEGative[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ................... 124 [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] <voltage> [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the voltage value of the selected channel. Parameters: <voltage>...
  • Page 123 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands <numeric value> Step value in V. DEF | DEFault Default value of stepsize. Range: 0.001 to 5.000 Increment: 0.001 *RST: 0.100 Default unit: V Parameters for setting and query: <stepsize>...

  • Page 124: Current Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Example "Configuring the output voltage" on page 121. Options: R&S NGU401 model [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe <arg0>[, <Channel list>] [SOURce:]VOLTage:RANGe? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the range for target voltage. Refer the datasheet for the measurement accuracy according to the measurement range selected.
  • Page 125 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Configuring the current output // ************************************************ // Set upper or lower current safety limit // ************************************************ //sets the safety limits to enable ALIM 1 //queries the safety limits state ALIM? //response: "1"...
  • Page 126 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands ..........126 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] ............126 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] .......... 127 SOURce:CURRent:NEGative[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ...................128 [SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] <stepsize> [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]? [<Optional default step query>] Sets or queries the incremental step size for the command. CURR UP | CURR DOWN Setting parameters: <stepsize>...
  • Page 127 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Increases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 126. DOWN Decreases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 126. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list>...

  • Page 128: Resistance Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Increases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 126. DOWN Decreases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 126. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list>...
  • Page 129 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Configuring the resistance limit // ************************************************ // Set the resistance value // ************************************************ //sets the resistance RES 10 // queries the resistance RES? // response: 10.000 // ************************************************ // Query the range of the resistance values // ************************************************ // queries the upper and lower limit of the resistance...

  • Page 130: Combined Setting Of Voltage And Current Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Default unit: ohms Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: RES? (@1) Queries the constant resistance target value at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the resistance limit" on page 129.

  • Page 131: Output Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands DEF | DEFault Default voltage. *RST: 1.000 Default unit: V <current> <numeric value> | MIN | MINimum | MAX | MAXimum | DEFault <numeric value> Numeric value for current in the range of 0.000 to 6.010. MIN | MINimum Min current at 0.000 A.

  • Page 132: Output:general[:State]

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Activating the channels You can activate a selected channel and turn on or off the outputs either individually or all outputs simultaneously. This example lists all ways how you can activate and query the outputs.

  • Page 133: Output[:State]

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands OUTPut[:STATe] <state> OUTPut[:STATe]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the output state of the previous selected channels. Parameters: <state> Switches off previous selected channels. Switches on previous selected channels. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list>...

  • Page 134: Output:delay[:State]

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands OUTPut:DELay[:STATe] <state> OUTPut:DELay[:STATe]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the output delay state for the selected channel. Parameters: <state> Deactivates output delay for the selected channel. Activates output delay for the selected channel. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list>...

  • Page 135: Output:impedance:state

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands MIN | MINimum Minimum value of the impedance at -0.05 ohms. MAX | MAXimum Maximum value of the impedance at 100 ohms. Default value of the impedance at 0 ohms. *RST: Default unit: ohm Parameters for setting and query:...

  • Page 136: Output:mode:capacitance

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands AUTO If operates in auto mode, the R&S NGU goes into sink or source mode depending on the voltage across the output terminal. If voltage across the output terminal exceeds the set voltage, cur- rent flows into the instrument, e.g.

  • Page 137: Output:triggered

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Deactivates the selected channel. Activates the selected channel. *RST: Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: Example "Activating the channels" on page 132 Example: OUTPut:SEL? (@1) Queries output state at channel 1. OUTPut:TRIGgered <arg0>...

  • Page 138: Ranges / Dvm / Plc Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: OUTP:TRIG:STAT 1 OUTP:TRIG:BEH ON Example: OUTPut:TRIG:BEH? (@1) Queries output behavior of trigger event at channel 1. 7.5.7 Ranges / DVM / PLC setting The DVM and range settings are available only with R&S NGU201 model equipped with R&S NGU-K104 (P/N: 3663.0390.02).
  • Page 139 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Usage: Asynchronous command SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:DOWN:MINimum <arg0> SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:DOWN:MINimum? <arg0> Sets or queries the smallest range that instrument autorange switch to. Parameters for setting and query: 10 µA to 100 mA <arg0> Range: *RST: 1 mA...
  • Page 140 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:UP:THReshold <arg0> Sets or queries the threshold duration before the instrument switches the measure- ment range when an overrange condition is detected. Parameters: 2 µs to 0.13 s <arg0> Range: 20 µs *RST:...
  • Page 141 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: SENS:CURR:RANG? (@1) Queries current range for measurement at channel 1. SENSe:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO <arg0>[, <Channel list>] SENSe:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries auto range for voltage measurement accuracy. Parameters: <arg0> Enables auto range for voltage.

  • Page 142: Source Priority Mode Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands 7.5.8 Source priority mode setting SOURce:PRIority <arg0>[, <Channel list>] SOURce:PRIority? <arg0>[, <Channel list>] Sets or queries the source priority mode. Parameters for setting and query: <arg0> VOLTage | CURRent | <list> VOLT Set the source measure unit to operate in voltage priority mode.

  • Page 143: Power Line Cycle Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands MIN | MINimum Minimum value of the modulation gain. MAX | MAXimum Maximum value of the modulation gain Increases gain by a defined step size. DOWN Decreases gain by a defined step size. <arg1>...
  • Page 144 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands CURR:PROT? // response: 1 // ************************************************ // Set a delay time for the overcurrent protection. The delay time // takes effect when the channel output is turned on. // ************************************************ // sets 50 ms delay for the overcurrent protection CURR:PROT:DEL 50 // queries the currently set delay time of the overcurrent protection...
  • Page 145 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands CURR:PROT:TRIP? //response: 1 OCP is tripped //response: 0 OCP is not tripped //resets a tripped OCP CURR:PROT:CLEar ................145 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:CLEar ..............145 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay:INITial ................146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay ..............146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:TRIPped? .................147 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe] .......................147 FUSE:DELay:INITial...
  • Page 146 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: CURR:PROT:DEL:INIT? (@1) Queries initial fuse delay time at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the overcurrent protection" on page 143. [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay <New value for voltage>[, <Channel list>] [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the fuse delay time.
  • Page 147 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe] <arg0>[, <Channel list>] [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the OCP state. Parameters: <arg0> Activates the OCP state. deactivates the OCP state. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list>...
  • Page 148 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands FUSE:DELay[:BLOWing] <delay> FUSE:DELay[:BLOWing]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries delay time for the fuse to take effect. Parameters: <delay> <numeric value> | MIN | MINimum | MAX | MAXimum | <list> <numeric value>...

  • Page 149: Ovp Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: FUSE? (@1) Queries fuse state at channel 1. Example: For alternative command, see Example "Configuring the over- current protection" on page 143 7.5.12 OVP setting The VOLTage:PROTection subsystem contains the commands for setting the over- voltage protection parameters for the output channels.
  • Page 150 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Configuring the overvoltage protection // ************************************************ // Set the overvoltage protection value // ************************************************ //activates the OVP VOLT:PROT 1 // selects a channel and sets the OVP VOLT:PROT:LEV 5 // queries the output overvoltage value VOLT:PROT:LEV? // response: 5...
  • Page 151 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe] <state> [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the OVP state of the previous selected channel. Parameters: <state> OPP is deactivated OPP is activated Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list>...

  • Page 152: Opp Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Range: 0.001 to 20.05 *RST: 20.05 Default unit: V Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: VOLT:PROT:LEV? (@1) Queries overvoltage protection value at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the overvoltage protection" on page 150.
  • Page 153 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Configuring the overpower protection // ************************************************ // Set the overpower protection value // ************************************************ //activates the OPP POW:PROT 1 // sets the OPP POW:PROT:LEV 5 // queries the output overvoltage value POW:PROT:LEV? // response: 5 // queries the OPP state...
  • Page 154 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands OPP is activated Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: POW:PROT? (@1) Queries OPP state at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the overpower protection" on page 153. [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar [<Channel list>] Resets the OPP state of the selected channel.

  • Page 155: Gpib And Usb Class Setting

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: POW:PROT:LEV? (@1) Queries OPP value at channel 1. [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:TRIPped? [<Channel list>] Queries the OPP state of the selected channel. Parameters: <Channel list> <list> Example: POW:PROT:TRIP? Response 1, the OPP is tripped. Response 0, the OPP is not tripped.

  • Page 156: Measurement Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Measurement commands 7.6 Measurement commands The MEASure subsystem provides commands to query the voltage and current values of a channel..................156 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy? .................156 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:RESet .................157 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:STATe ...................157 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:UNIT ................157 MEASure[:SCALar]:STATistic:COUNt? ................

  • Page 157: Measure[:Scalar]:Energy:state

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Measurement commands Example: MEAS:ENER:RES (@1) Resets the energy counter at channel 1. Usage: Setting only MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:STATe <state> MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:STATe? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the energy counter state for the selected channel. Parameters: <state>...

  • Page 158: Measure[:Scalar]:Statistic:reset

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Measurement commands MEASure[:SCALar]:STATistic:RESet [<Channel list>] MEASure[:SCALar]:STATistic:RESet Resets the minimum, maximum and average statistics values for voltage, current, and power. In addition, this command resets the measured energy. Example: MEAS:STAT:RES (@1) Resets all the statistic values at channel 1. MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? [<Channel list>] Queries the currently measured current of the selected channel.

  • Page 159: Measure[:Scalar]:Current[:Dc]:Statistic

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Measurement commands Example: MEAS:CURR:DC:MIN? (@1) Queries the minimum measured output current at channel 1. Usage: Query only MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]:STATistic? [<Channel list>] Queries the current statistics of the selected channel. Parameters: <Channel list> <list>...

  • Page 160: Measure[:Scalar]:Power:min

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Measurement commands MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer:MIN? [<Channel list>] MEASure[:SCALar][:POWer]:MIN? Queries the minimum measured output power. Example: MEAS:POW:MIN? (@1) Queries the minimum measured output power at channel 1. Usage: Query only MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer:STATistic? [<Channel list>] Queries the power statistics of the selected channel. Parameters: <Channel list>...

  • Page 161: Measure[:Scalar][:Voltage][:Dc]:Min

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Measurement commands Parameters: <Channel list> <list> Example: MEAS:VOLT:MAX? (@1) Queries the maximum measured output voltage at channel 1. Usage: Query only MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]:MIN? [<Channel list>] Queries the minimum measured output voltage. Parameters: <Channel list>...

  • Page 162: Advanced Operating Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands 7.7 Advanced operating commands The following shows the subsystem that contains the commands for configuring the arbitrary function, ramp and Digital I/O function. 7.7.1 Arbitrary The ARBitrary subsystem contains the commands for configuring an arbitrary sequence for the output channels.

  • Page 163: Arbitrary[:State]

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands ......................163 ARBitrary[:STATe] ....................163 ARBitrary:BEHavior:END ......................164 ARBitrary:CLEar ......................164 ARBitrary:DATA ......................165 ARBitrary:FNAMe ......................165 ARBitrary:LOAD ....................166 ARBitrary:PRIority:MODE .....................166 ARBitrary:REPetitions ......................166 ARBitrary:RESTore ......................166 ARBitrary:SAVE ......................167 ARBitrary:STARt ......................167 ARBitrary:STOP...

  • Page 164: Arbitrary:clear

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands HOLD If the arbitrary function is finished, the last arbitrary point of the user-defined arbitrary list is held. *RST: Example: Example "Configuring an arbitrary sequence" on page 162. ARBitrary:CLEar Clears the current arbitrary table data for the selected channel.

  • Page 165: Arbitrary:fname

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: ARB:PRI:MODE VPM Set priority mode to VPM. ARB:DATA 10,1,-1,0.5,0 Defines one arbitrary point with: voltage1 = 10 V and positive current1 = 1 A, negative current1 = -1A, time1 = 500 ms and interpolation mode1 = 0 (disabled).

  • Page 166: Arbitrary:priority:mode

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands ARBitrary:PRIority:MODE <arg0> Sets or queries the arbitrary priority mode. Parameters: <arg0> CPM | VPM Current priority mode. Voltage priority mode. *RST: Example: ARB:PRI:MODE VPM Set priority mode to VPM. ARBitrary:REPetitions <repetition_rate>...

  • Page 167: Arbitrary:start

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: ARB:DATA 10,1,0.5,0 ARB:REP 10 ARB:FNAM "ARB03.CSV“,INT ARB:SAVE Saves a predefined arbitrary data to a filename ARB03.CSV in the internal memory location. Usage: Event ARBitrary:STARt Enables arbitrary. Command is same as ARB:STAT 1. Usage: Event Example "Configuring an arbitrary sequence"...

  • Page 168: Ramp

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands ARBitrary:TRIGgered[:STATe] <state> ARBitrary:TRIGgered[:STATe]? Sets or queries the arbitrary trigger mode. Parameters: <state> OFF - Trigger input is deactivated. ON - Trigger input is activated. Example: ARB:TRIG ON ARB:TRIG? -> 1 Activates the Ch1 trigger mode for arbitrary function.

  • Page 169: Digital I/O

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP:DURation <duration> [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP:DURation? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the duration of the voltage ramp. Parameters: <duration> <numeric value> | MIN | MINimum | MAX | MAXimum | DEF | DEFault | <list>...
  • Page 170 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Parameters: <arg0> CC | CV | CR | SINK | PROTection | OUTPut If "OUTPut" is selected, the "fault output" will be active if the out- put of the selected channel is off. Example: DIO:FAUL:SOUR PROT Sets the "operation modes"...
  • Page 171 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands TRIGger Selected channel external trigger signal is used as the digital output source. FORCed Selected output is forced to high level and can be switched by on page 171 command. DIO:OUTPut[:STATe] Parameters for setting and query: <arg0>...

  • Page 172: Battery Simulation

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands 7.7.4 Battery simulation Available only with R&S NGU201 model. The BATT subsystem contains the commands for configuring the battery simulator and battery model function for the output channels..................

  • Page 173: Battery:simulator:current

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Parameters: <arg0> Defines the full battery capacity. Example: BATT:SIM:CAP:LIM 100 Defines 100 % full battery capacity for channel 1 battery simula- tor. BATTery:SIMulator:CURRent? Queries the current (A) of battery simulator. Example: BATT:SIM:CURR? Returns current from channel 1 battery simulator.

  • Page 174: Battery:simulator:resistance

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Parameters: <arg0> Sets the current limit at regular charge level. Example: BATT:SIM:CURR:LIM:REG? Returns current limit at regular charge level for channel 1. BATTery:SIMulator:RESistance? Queries the battery simulator internal resistance (ESR). Example: BATT:SIMU:RES? Queries channel 1 of battery simulator internal resistance.

  • Page 175: Battery:simulator:voc:full

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands BATTery:SIMulator:VOC:FULL? Queries the open circuit voltage (Voc) for full SoC, i.e SoC = 100 %. Example: BATT:SIM:VOC:FULL? Returns 1 if channel 1 battery simulator is fully charge. Usage: Query only BATTery:SIMulator[:ENABle] <arg0>[, <Channel list>] BATTery:SIMulator[:ENABle]? [<Channel list>]...

  • Page 176: Battery:model:current:limit:eod

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: BATT:MODel:CURR:LIM:EOC? Returns current limit of the battery model at end-of-charge for channel 1. BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOD <arg0> BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOD? Sets or queries the current limit of the battery model at end-of-discharge. Parameters: <arg0>...

  • Page 177: Battery:model:fname

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Parameters: <arg0> Sets the value for battery state of charge (SoC). <arg1> Sets the value for battery open-circuit voltage (Voc). <arg2> Sets the value for battery internal resistance (ESR). Example: BATT:MOD:DATA 0,0.0,2.0,100,5.0,2.0 Sets the battery model data.

  • Page 178: Data And File Management Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data and file management commands BATTery:MODel:SAVE Saves the current battery model to a file Example: BATT:MOD:SAVE Saves the current battery model to a file. Usage: Event BATTery:MODel:TRANsfer <channel> Transfers the loaded battery model into the channel. Parameters: <channel>...

  • Page 179: Data:delete

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data and file management commands Example: DATA:DATA? "/int/logging/log-20201203T095013.965.csv" -> #Device,NGU201 #Calibration Ch1,factory Timestamp,U1[V],I1[A],P1[W] 09:50:14.078,2.0003,0.00007,0.00013 09:50:14.177,2.0003,0.00007,0.00014 09:50:14.278,2.0003,0.00007,0.00014 09:50:14.376,2.0003,0.00008,0.00016 09:50:14.477,2.0003,0.00008,0.00015 09:50:14.575,2.0003,0.00008,0.00017 Usage: Query only DATA:DELete <filepath> Deletes the specified file from memory. Setting parameters: <filepath>...

  • Page 180: Data Logging Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands Usage: Query only HCOPy:DATA? Returns the actual display content (screenshot). Usage: Query only HCOPy:SIZE:X? Returns the horizontal dimension of the screenshots. Usage: Query only HCOPy:SIZE:Y? Returns the vertical dimension of the screenshots. Usage: Query only 7.9 Data logging commands...
  • Page 181 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands Example: Configuring FastLog for scpi target // ************************************************ // Configuring FastLog for scpi target // ************************************************ *RST :FLOG:STATE 0 :STATus:OPERation:ENABle 8192 //EnableSummary = true, bit 13 :STATus:OPERation:PTRansition 8192 // Enable Positive Transition, Summary bit 13 :STATus:OPERation:NTRansition 0 :STATus:OPERation:INST:ENABle 7 :STATus:OPERation:INST:PTRansition 7...

  • Page 182: Flog[:State]

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands ....................... 182 FLOG[:STATe] .........................182 FLOG:DATA? ......................183 FLOG:TRIGgered .........................183 FLOG:SRATe ......................... 183 FLOG:STIMe ......................... 184 FLOG:WFILe ....................184 FLOG:WFILe:DURation ....................184 FLOG:WFILe:TPARtition ......................... 184 LOG[:STATe] ........................185 LOG:COUNt ......................185 LOG:DURation ........................186 LOG:FNAMe?

  • Page 183: Flog:triggered

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands ● <Length> specifies the number of subsequent bytes ("34" in the example) ● <binary block data> specifies the binary block data of the specified length To configure FastLog for scpi target, see Example "Configuring FastLog for scpi target"...

  • Page 184: Flog:wfile

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands Parameters: <arg0> Samples accumulate duration in seconds. Example: FLOG:STIM? Returns samples accumulate duration in seconds. FLOG:WFILe <arg0> Sets the FastLog data to be written to an external file. Parameters: <arg0>...

  • Page 185: Log:count

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands Example: LOG ON LOG? -> 1 Data logging function is activated. LOG:COUNt <count> LOG:COUNt? [<Return min or max>] Sets, queries the number of measurement values to be captured. Setting parameters: <count>...

  • Page 186: Log:fname

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands LOG:FNAMe? Queries the filename and storage location for the data logging. Example: LOG 0 LOG:FNAM? -> "" LOG 1 LOG:FNAM? -> "/int/logging/log-20190318T1141853.407.csv" Enables the data logging and queries the data log filename. Usage: Query only LOG:INTerval <interval>...

  • Page 187: Status Reporting Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Example: LOG:MODE DUR LOG:MODE? -> DUR LOG:STIMe <Year>, <Month>, <Day>, <Hour>, <Minute>, <Second> LOG:STIMe? Sets or queries the start time of the data logging function. Parameters: <Year> Sets the year for the data logging function. Setting parameters: <Month>...

  • Page 188: Status:operation Registers

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands 7.10.1 STATus:OPERation Registers The commands of the STATus:OPERation subsystem control the status reporting structures of the STATus:OPERation register. The suffix at <Channel> selects the instrument channel. the range is <1...2>..............188 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:CONDition? ........188...
  • Page 189 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Example: STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary1:ENABle? Reads the enable register for the Standard Operation Register group STATus:OPERation:INSTrument[:EVENt]? STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>[:EVENt]? Returns the contents of the EVENt part of the status register to check whether an event has occurred since the last reading.

  • Page 190: Status:questionable Registers

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Example: STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary1: PTRansition? Query for positive transition. 7.10.2 STATus:QUEStionable Registers The commands of the STATus:QUEStionable subsystem control the status reporting structures of the STATus:QUEStionable registers: The suffix <n> at Channel selects the instrument. The range is <1...2>..............

  • Page 191: Status:questionable:instrument[:Event]

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Parameters: <Enable_Value> Bit mask in decimal representation Range: 0 to 65535 Example: STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary1: ENABle? Queries the event register for the Standard QUEStionable Reg- ister group. STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument[:EVENt]? STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>[:EVENt]? Returns the contents of the EVENt part of the status register to check whether an event has occurred since the last reading.

  • Page 192: Status:questionable:instrument:ptransition

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:PTRansition <arg0> STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:PTRansition? STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:PTRansition <PositiveTransition> STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:PTRansition? Sets or queries the positive transition filter. Setting a bit in the positive transition filter shall cause a 0 to 1 transition in the corresponding bit of the associated condition regis- ter to cause a 1 to be written in the associated bit of the corresponding event register.

  • Page 193: Maintenance And Support

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Maintenance and support R&S Contacting customer support 8 Maintenance and support 8.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance improves the life span of the instrument, the following chapter provides information on instrument maintenance. Cleaning Before cleaning the instrument, ensure that it has been switched off and the power cable is disconnected.
  • Page 194 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Maintenance and support R&S Contacting customer support Figure 8-1: QR code to the Rohde & Schwarz support page User Manual 1179.2531.02 ─ 03...

  • Page 195: Annex

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and command structure Annex A Additional basics on remote control A.1 Messages and command structure A.1.1 Messages Instrument messages are employed in the same way for all interfaces, if not indicated otherwise in the description.

  • Page 196: Scpi Command Structure

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and command structure are device-specific, however, their syntax follows SCPI rules as permitted by the standard. Instrument responses Instrument responses (response messages and service requests) are messages which the instrument sends to the controller after a query.
  • Page 197 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and command structure Syntax for device-specific commands For demonstration purposes only, assume the existence of the following commands for this section: ● MEASure:CURRent[:DC]? ● MEASure:VOLTage[:DC]? ● FUSE[:STATe] {0 | 1} ●...
  • Page 198 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and command structure Special characters Table A-2: Special characters A vertical stroke in parameter definition indicates alternative possibilities in the sense of "or". The effect of the command differs, depending on the used parameter. Example: ●...
  • Page 199 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and command structure SCPI parameters Many commands are supplemented by a parameter or a list of parameters. The parameters must be separated from the header by a whitespace (ASCII code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g.
  • Page 200 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and command structure Example: OUTP:STAT ON OUTP:STAT? Response: 1 Text Text parameters observe the syntactic rules for key words, i.e. they can be entered using a short or long form. Like any parameter, they have to be separated from the header by a white space.

  • Page 201: Command Sequence And Synchronization

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Command sequence and synchronization An asterisk marks a common command. " Quotation marks introduce a string and terminate it. A whitespace (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank) separates the header from the parameters.

  • Page 202: Preventing Overlapping Execution

    The controller can be forced to wait for the corre- sponding action. The R&S NGU series does not support parallel processing of remote commands. If OPC? returns a "1", the device is able to process new commands.
  • Page 203 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system Depending on the value of the read register, you can draw conclusions on the current status of the device. For example, when the unit operates in constant voltage, the result of the returned ISUM register is a decimal "2"...
  • Page 204 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system The CONDition register delivers a "1" (first bit set) in constant current mode (CC) and a "2" (second bit set) in constant voltage mode (CV). If the correct channel is selected and the red LED of the channel button lights up (CC mode), the query of the CONDition register must deliver a "1".
  • Page 205 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system STATus:OPERation Register In the CONDition part, this register contains information on which actions the instru- ment is being executing or, in the EVENt part, information on which actions the instru- ment has executed since the last reading.
  • Page 206 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning OVP Tripped This bit is set if the over voltage protection has tripped. Fuse Tripped This bit is set if the fuse protection has tripped. Fast Acq.

  • Page 207: List Of Commands

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S List of commands [SENSe:]NPLCycles............................143 [SOURce:]ALIMit[:STATe]..........................118 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:CLEar....................... 145 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay...................... 146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay:INITial................... 145 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:TRIPped?....................146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe].....................147 [SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe......................... 128 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer................119 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit[:UPPer]................119 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]..............126 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]..................126 [SOURce:]MODulation...........................142 [SOURce:]MODulation:GAIN......................... 142 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar......................154 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel......................154 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:TRIPped?.....................155 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe]......................153 [SOURce:]RESistance:STATe........................130 [SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]................
  • Page 208 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S ARBitrary:DATA............................. 164 ARBitrary:FNAMe............................165 ARBitrary:LOAD.............................165 ARBitrary:PRIority:MODE..........................166 ARBitrary:REPetitions............................166 ARBitrary:RESTore............................166 ARBitrary:SAVE............................. 166 ARBitrary:STARt............................167 ARBitrary:STOP.............................167 ARBitrary:TRANsfer............................167 ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE......................... 167 ARBitrary:TRIGgered[:STATe]........................168 ARBitrary[:STATe]............................163 BATTery:MODel:CAPacity..........................176 BATTery:MODel:CLEar..........................176 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOC......................175 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOD......................176 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:REGular..................... 176 BATTery:MODel:DATA...........................
  • Page 209 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CLEar........................114 DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA]........................114 FLOG:DATA?..............................182 FLOG:SRATe..............................183 FLOG:STIMe..............................183 FLOG:TRIGgered............................183 FLOG:WFILe..............................184 FLOG:WFILe:DURation..........................184 FLOG:WFILe:TPARtition..........................184 FLOG[:STATe]..............................182 FUSE:DELay:INITial............................147 FUSE:DELay[:BLOWing]..........................148 FUSE:TRIPped?............................148 FUSE[:STATe]..............................148 HCOPy:DATA?...............................180 HCOPy:SIZE:X?............................180 HCOPy:SIZE:Y?............................180 INTerfaces:GPIB:ADDRess........................... 155 INTerfaces:USB:CLASs..........................155 LOG:COUNt..............................185 LOG:DURation...............................185 LOG:FNAMe?..............................
  • Page 210 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]:MIN?....................161 MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]:STATistic?.................... 161 MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]?......................160 OUTPut:DELay:DURation..........................133 OUTPut:DELay[:STATe]..........................134 OUTPut:FTResponse............................ 134 OUTPut:GENeral[:STATe]..........................132 OUTPut:IMPedance............................134 OUTPut:IMPedance:STATe........................... 135 OUTPut:MODE.............................. 135 OUTPut:MODE:CAPacitance........................136 OUTPut:SELect............................. 136 OUTPut:TRIGgered............................137 OUTPut:TRIGgered:BEHavior........................137 OUTPut:TRIGgered[:STATe]..........................137 OUTPut[:STATe].............................133 READ?................................131 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO........................140 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:DOWN:MINimum..................139 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:DOWN:THReshold................... 139 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:UP:APPRoach..................139 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:UP:THReshold..................
  • Page 211 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® List of commands R&S SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection[:IMMediate]....................109 SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe..........................109 SYSTem:BEEPer:WARNing:STATe....................... 109 SYSTem:BEEPer:WARNing[:IMMediate].......................109 SYSTem:BEEPer[:COMPlete]:STATe......................110 SYSTem:BEEPer[:COMPlete][:IMMediate]....................110 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:ADDRess......................110 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:APPLy......................110 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DGATeway...................... 110 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP......................110 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DISCard......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:EDITed?......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname..................... 111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MAC?......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:RESet......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC:PORT..................... 112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC[:STATe]...................112 SYSTem:DATE...............................112 SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness..........................112 SYSTem:LOCal..............................

  • Page 212: Index

    www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Index Default values Remote ..............106 Activate channel output ............. 45 Delivery package contents ..........20 Activating the channel output ..........28 Device documentation ............. 104 Advanced features Device/Channel menu window .......... 36 Arbitrary ..............
  • Page 213 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Operation modes Constant current (CC) ..........42 Identification Constant resistance (CR) ........... 42 Remote ..............106 Constant voltage (CV) ..........41 Important notes Options Ambient conditions ............. 13 Identification (remote) ..........106 Limits ................15 Oscillation detection ............
  • Page 214 www.allice.de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ® Index R&S Safety instructions ............. 10 Safety limits ............... 67 Save .................. 87 Screenshot ................ 78 Selecting channels ............44 Self-test Remote ..............107 Service request enable register (SRE) Remote ..............107 Set voltage and current ............. 44 Setting the output voltage and current limit .......

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