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Page 1: Outp:gen
® R&S Source Measure Units User Manual Ihr Ansprechpartner / Your Partner: dataTec AG E-Mail: info@datatec.eu >>> www.datatec.eu (;ÝIO2) 1179253102 Version 04...
Page 2 ® This manual describes the following R&S NGU models and options with firmware version 04.00 and higher: ● ® R&S NGU201 2-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.02) ● ® R&S NGU401 4-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.03) ● ® R&S NGU411 4-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.04) ● ® R&S NGU-B105 IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface (3661.0763.02 ) ●...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
® 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 (OSA)..........10 Conventions used in the documentation..............11 1.4.1 Typographical conventions.................... 11 1.4.2 Conventions for procedure descriptions................
Page 4 ® 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....................29 5.1.2 Channel display area....................
Page 5 ® Contents R&S 6.5.3 Trigger events....................... 50 6.5.4 Output mode......................... 51 Current priority mode....................52 Capacitance mode...................... 53 Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC..............55 Modulation input......................59 6.10 Battery simulator......................61 6.11 Protection........................65 6.11.1 Overcurrent protection (OCP)..................65 6.11.2 Overvoltage protection (OVP)..................
Page 6 ® Contents R&S 6.23.1 Licenses management....................99 6.23.2 Appearance settings....................101 6.23.3 Sound settings......................101 6.23.4 Date and time......................102 6.23.5 Device information...................... 103 6.23.6 Update device......................103 6.24 Device documentation....................104 7 Remote control commands...............105 Common setting commands..................105 System settings commands..................108 Display commands....................114 Trigger commands....................
Page 7 ® Contents R&S Data and file management commands..............180 Data logging commands..................182 7.10 Status reporting commands..................189 7.10.1 STATus:OPERation Registers..................189 7.10.2 STATus:QUEStionable Registers................191 8 Maintenance and support..............195 Maintenance......................195 Contacting customer support..................195 Annex....................197 A Additional basics on remote control..........197 Messages and SCPI command structure..............197 A.1.1 Messages........................197...
Page 8 ® Contents R&S User Manual 1179.2531.02 ─ 04...
Page 9: Preface
® 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. Intended use The R&S NGU is intended for the development, production and verification of elec- tronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environ-...
Page 10: Data Sheet
® 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. It also provides an introduction to remote control, a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples, and information on maintenance and instrument interfa- ces.
Page 11: Conventions Used In The Documentation
® 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
® 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. Multi-purpose protection functions are available which you can set separately, such as overcurrent protection (OCP), overvoltage protection (OVP) and overpower protection (OPP).
Page 13: Important Notes
® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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. The power cable must be plugged in before signal circuits may be connected. Never use the product if the power cable is damaged.
Page 19: Unpacking And Checking The Instrument
® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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 ® Getting started R&S Instrument tour Figure 4-3: Rear panel of R&S NGU power supply 8 = AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector 9 = Rear panel connector. For R&S NGU201 model, the last two pins are labeled as DVM+ and DVM- as an option.
Page 25 ® 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 and R&S NGU411 models.
Page 26: Switching On The Instrument
® 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 Inhibit Ch1...
Page 27: Trying Out The Instrument
® 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
® 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
® 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 Channel display area...
Page 30 ® 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. If an error is in the SCPI error queue, the icon is highlighted in red.
Page 31: Channel Display Area
® Operating basics R&S Display overview Function Description If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white. If triggered, the icon blinks. Chapter 6.11.2, "Overvoltage protection (OVP)", on page 66. If enabled, the icon is highlighted in white. If triggered, the icon blinks. Chapter 6.11.3, "Overpower protection (OPP)", on page 66.
Page 32 ® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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
® 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 ® 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 ® 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
® Operating basics R&S Front panel keys Menus Description "Modulation Input" Available only with R&S NGU401 and R&S NGU411 models. 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. "Arbitrary"...
Page 40: Navigation Controls
® Operating basics R&S Power derating The shortcut key is configurable in the "Device" > "User Button" menu. See Chap- ter 6.14, "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
® 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) ● constant current (CC) ●...
Page 42: Voltage And Current Priority Modes
® 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 ® 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
® 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: 8 A, > 6 V: 3 A R&S NGU401 -20.05 V to 20.05 V <= 6 V: 8 A, >...
Page 45: Activating The Channel Output
® Instrument functions R&S Activating the channel output The R&S NGU outputs the set channel voltage and displays the corresponding val- ues in the home window. 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 output can be switched on or off by toggling the [Output] key on the front panel.
Page 46: Constant Resistance Mode
® Instrument functions R&S Constant resistance mode Figure 6-2: Output of R&S NGU in CC mode 6.3 Constant resistance mode By enabling the constant resistance (CR) mode, you can operate the R&S NGU as an electronic load in sink mode. This allows you to perform testing that requires a constant load resistor in your application.
Page 47: Fast Transient Response
® Instrument functions R&S Fast transient response Figure 6-3: Constant resistance dialog 6.4 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 Setting
® Instrument functions R&S Output setting The R&S NGU displays the channel menu. 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
® Instrument functions R&S Output setting The output impedance function is disabled during voltage ramp time of "Ramp" func- tion. See Chapter 6.13.2, "Ramp", on page 76. 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.
Page 50: Trigger Events
® Instrument functions R&S Output setting 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. These operating behaviors resume to normal after the delay time. Figure 6-9: Delay text at channel display area 6.5.3 Trigger events 1.
Page 51: Output Mode
® Instrument functions R&S Output setting 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
® 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" is selected, the sink current is limited to 1 mA. 3.
Page 53: Capacitance Mode
® Instrument functions R&S Capacitance mode Figure 6-13: Operating mode switches from VPM to CPM for R&S NGU201 model Figure 6-14: Operating mode switches from VPM to CPM for R&S NGU401 or R&S NGU411 model 6.7 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 ® 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
® 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 ® 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 ® Instrument functions R&S Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC 4. Activate the "Enable DVM Measurement" menu item. 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 ® Instrument functions R&S Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC Table 6-1: Voltage and current range Available volt- Setting resolu- Setting accuracy Readback resolution Readback accuracy age ranges tion 200 µV 10 µV 20 V < 0.02% + 2 mV <...
Page 59: Modulation Input
® Instrument functions R&S Modulation input The "Upshift Approach" is used if current drawn exceeds the measurement range (i.e overrange condition). There are two different approaches for the instrument to switch to a larger range. Figure 6-22: Select upshift approach dialog –...
Page 60 ® 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. Figure 6-24: Channel menu 3.
Page 61: Battery Simulator
® 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. 6.10 Battery simulator Instrument option R&S NGU-K106 (P/N: 3663.0625.02) option is required.
Page 62 ® 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 ® 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. Select the required source and file location. Alternatively, select "New file"...
Page 64 ® 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. 2. Confirm values with the unit keys. 3.
Page 65: Protection
® Instrument functions R&S Protection 6.11 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. Press [Settings] key. The R&S NGU displays the device/channel menu window.
Page 66: Overvoltage Protection (Ovp)
® Instrument functions R&S Protection 4. Confirm value with the unit key (ms or s). 6.11.2 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
® 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. Set the required levels for OPP. The R&S NGU displays the on-screen keypad to set the value.
Page 68: Oscillation Detection
® 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 ® 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 ® 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 ® 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 ® 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. Select "Digital Output" to configure the trigger-out parameter. The R&S NGU displays the "Digital Output"...
Page 73: Advanced Features
® 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. 6.13 Advanced features Arbitrary function If Arbitrary function is enabled, the channel voltage, current setting and safety limit set- tings are disabled.
Page 74 ® 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 ® 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
® 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 6.13.2 Ramp The Ramp function configures a constant rise of supply voltage within a set time frame.
Page 77: User Key
® 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. Activate the "Enabled" menu item. The R&S NGU enables the Ramp function and displays the "Ramp"...
Page 78: Screenshot
® 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
® 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 /USB1A/NGU411/screenshot for R&S NGU411 model –...
Page 80 ® 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
® 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. If activated, the R&S NGU executes the data logging if a trigger event occurs.
Page 82: Csv Settings
® 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. Select "Triggered" to "ON" if you want "FastLog" to be enabled by a trigger event. 6.
Page 83 ® 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. Table 6-5.
Page 84: Graphical View Window
® 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" 6.19 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 ® Instrument functions R&S Graphical view window The R&S NGU displays the graphical view window. See Figure 6-52. 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
® 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. 6.20 File manager The "File Manager" provides file transfer functions between USB stick and internal memory of the instrument.
Page 87: Store And Recall
® 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. Figure 6-57: File information Table 6-6: File manager action Action...
Page 88 ® 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
® 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
® 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...................... 97 ● GPIB address......................98 6.22.1 Network connection The following shows how you can establish a local area network (LAN) connection with...
Page 91: Lan Connection
® 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 ® 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
® 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 ® 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
® 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). See Figure 6-67.
Page 96 ® 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" is set "OFF". ●...
Page 97: Usb Connection
® 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" > "Add a network location". c) Follow the prompt and select "add a custom network location".
Page 98: Gpib Address
® 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. 6.22.5 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
® 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 6.23 General instrument settings The following chapters provide the general instrument information and utilities services in "Device"...
Page 100 ® 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
® 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
® 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 6.11, "Protection", on page 65.
Page 103: Device Information
® 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. 6.23.5 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
® 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. Select the source and file location to update instrument firmware. 3.
Page 105: Remote Control Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Common setting commands 7 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: Esr
® Remote control commands R&S Common setting commands Sets the event status enable register to the specified value. The query returns the con- tents of the event status enable register in decimal form. 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.
Page 107: Rst
® Remote control commands R&S Common setting commands *RST Reset Sets the instrument to a defined default status. The default settings are indicated in the description of commands. We recommend to start a program by *RST in order to set the instrument to a defined status prior to starting a program.
Page 108: System Settings Commands
® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands No errors occurred. Usage: Query only *WAI Wait to continue Prevents servicing of the subsequent commands until all preceding commands have been executed and all signals have settled (see also command synchronization and *OPC).
Page 109 ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands ................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:ADDRess .................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:APPLy ................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DGATeway ................. 111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP ................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DISCard ................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:EDITed? ................. 111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname ................. 112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MAC? .................112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:RESet ................112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk ..............112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC:PORT ..............112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC[:STATe] .......................113 SYSTem:DATE ....................
Page 110 ® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe <Mode> SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Sets or queries the beeper tone. Parameters: <Mode> Control beeper is activated. Control beeper is deactivated. SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe 1 Example: The front panel control beeper is activated. Example: SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Queries the state of the front panel control beeper. Returns “0” for deactivated (OFF) and “1”...
Page 111: System:communicate:lan:address
® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:ADDRess <Ip address> Sets or queries IP address for LAN. Parameters: <Ip address> String containing the IP address ('x.x.x.x'). Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:ADDR '172.76.68.30' Sets the IP address of the instrument to 172.76.68.30 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:APPLy Apply LAN settings to instrument.
Page 112: System:communicate:lan:mac
® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands Parameters: <Device hostname> String containing the instrument hostname. Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:HOST? Returns instrument hostname. SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MAC? Queries MAC address of the instrument. Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:MAC? Returns the MAC address. Usage: Query only SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:RESet Reset instrument LAN settings. Usage: Event SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk <Subnet mask>...
Page 113: System:date
® Remote control commands R&S System settings commands SYSTem:DATE <Year>, <Month>, <Day> Sets or queries the system date. Parameters: <Year> Sets year of the date. <Month> Sets month of the date. <Day> Sets day of the date. Example: SYSTem:DATE 2018, 10, 15 SYSTem:DATE? ->...
Page 114: Display Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Display commands SYSTem:RWLock Sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked and a message box is shown on the instrument display. You are only able to unlock the front panel control via SCPI command SYSTem:LOCal.
Page 115: Trigger Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Trigger commands Parameters: <Display Brightness> Displays brightness for the instrument. Range: 0.0 to 1.0 Increment: 0.1 *RST: Example: DISPlay:BRIGhtness 0.5 DISPlay:BRIGhtness? -> 0.5 Returns the display brightness value. DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CLEar Clears the text message box on the front display. Usage: Event DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA] <string>...
Page 116 ® Remote control commands R&S Trigger commands TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce <arg0> TRIGger[:SEQuence][:IMMediate]:SOURce? <arg0> Sets or queries the trigger source. Figure 6-35. Parameters for setting and query: <arg0> OUTPut | OMODe | DIO OUTPut Trigger source is from the output channel. OMODe Trigger source is from the different modes (CC, CR, CV, Sink, OVP, OCP, OPP and OTP) detected from the output channel.
Page 117: Configuration Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands If respective channel operation mode is detected in CV mode, corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered. If respective channel operation mode is detected in CR mode, corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered. SINK If respective channel operation mode is detected in sink mode, corresponding trigger-out parameters are triggered.
Page 118 ® 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 ALIM?
Page 119 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: ALIM 1, (@1) Activates the safety limit state at channel 1 Example: Example "Configuring the output voltage" on page 122. [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer <voltage> [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the lower safety limit for voltage.
Page 120 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Increment: 0.001 *RST: 20.050E+00 Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> VOLT:ALIM:UPP? (@1) Example: Queries the upper safety limit for voltage at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the output voltage" on page 122. [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer <current>...
Page 121: Voltage Setting
® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands 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: 8.010E+00 Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: CURR:ALIM:UPP? (@1) Queries the upper safety limit for current at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the current output"...
Page 122 ® 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 ALIM?
Page 123 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands // queries the voltage step size VOLT:STEP? // response: "4.000" ............123 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ..........123 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] ........... 124 SOURce:VOLTage:NEGative[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ................... 125 [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 124 ® 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> DEFault Queries the default voltage step size. Example: VOLT:STEP 0.001 VOLT:STEP DEF...
Page 125: Current Setting
® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Example "Configuring the output voltage" on page 122. Options: R&S NGU401 and R&S NGU411 models [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 126 ® 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" //sets the safety limits for the upper current CURR:ALIM 3 //queries the safety limits for the upper current...
Page 127 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands ..........127 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] ............127 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] .......... 128 SOURce:CURRent:NEGative[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ...................129 [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 128 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Increases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 127. DOWN Decreases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 127. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list>...
Page 129: Resistance Setting
® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Increases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 127. DOWN Decreases current by a defined step size. See [SOURce: ]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] on page 127. Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list>...
Page 130 ® 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 RES? MIN...
Page 131: Combined Setting Of Voltage And Current Setting
® 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 130. [SOURce:]RESistance:STATe <state> [SOURce:]RESistance:STATe? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the constant resistance mode.
Page 132: Output Setting
® 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 133: Output:general[:State]
® 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 134: Output[:State]
® 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 135: Output:delay[:State]
® 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 136: Output:impedance:state
® 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: <Channel list>...
Page 137: Output:mode:capacitance
® 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 138: Output:triggered
® 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 133 Example: OUTPut:SEL? (@1) Queries output state at channel 1. OUTPut:TRIGgered <arg0>...
Page 139: Ranges / Dvm / Plc Setting
® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> Example: OUTP:TRIG:STAT 1 OUTP:TRIG:BEH ON OUTPut:TRIG:BEH? (@1) Example: 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 140 ® 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 Example: SENS:CURR:RANG:AUTO:DOWN:MIN 1E-003 The instrument does not switch to a measurement range lower...
Page 141 ® 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: Example: SENS:CURR:RANG:AUTO:UP:THR 0.001 The instrument does not switch the measurement range until the...
Page 142 ® 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. Disables auto range for voltage.
Page 143: Source Priority Mode Setting
® 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. CURR Set the source measure unit to operate in current priority mode.
Page 144: Power Line Cycle Setting
® 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 145 ® 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 // in the selected channel...
Page 146 ® 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 ................146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:CLEar ..............146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay:INITial ................147 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay ..............147 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:TRIPped? .................148 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe] .......................148 FUSE:DELay:INITial ....................149 FUSE:DELay[:BLOWing] ......................
Page 147 ® 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 144. [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay <New value for voltage>[, <Channel list>] [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the fuse delay time. Parameters: <duration>...
Page 148 ® 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> Example: CURR:PROT 1 Activates the OCP.
Page 149 ® 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> Numeric value for the initial fuse delay. MIN | MINimum Min value for initial fuse delay.
Page 150: Ovp Setting
® 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 144 7.5.12 OVP setting The VOLTage:PROTection subsystem contains the commands for setting the over- voltage protection parameters for the output channels.
Page 151 ® 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 // queries the OVP state...
Page 152 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands OPP is activated Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> VOLT:PROT? (@1) Example: Queries OVP state at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the overvoltage protection" on page 151. [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar [<Channel list>] Resets the OVP state of the selected channel. If an OVP event has occurred before, the reset also erases the message on the display.
Page 153: Opp Setting
® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands Example: Example "Configuring the overvoltage protection" on page 151. [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? [<Channel list>] Queries the OVP state of the selected channel. Parameters: <Channel list> <list> Example: VOLT:PROT:TRIP? Response 1, the OVP is tripped. Response 0, the OVP is not tripped. Example: VOLT:PROT:TRIP? (@1) Queries OVP state at channel 1.
Page 154 ® 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 POW:PROT?
Page 155 ® Remote control commands R&S Configuration commands OPP is activated Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list> <list> POW:PROT? (@1) Example: Queries OPP state at channel 1. Example: Example "Configuring the overpower protection" on page 154. [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar [<Channel list>] Resets the OPP state of the selected channel. If an OPP event has occurred before, the reset also erases the message on the display.
Page 156: Gpib And Usb Class Setting
® 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. Example: POW:PROT:TRIP? (@1) Queries OPP state at channel 1.
Page 157: Measurement Commands
® 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..................157 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy? .................157 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:RESet .................158 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:STATe ...................158 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:UNIT ................158 MEASure[:SCALar]:STATistic:COUNt? ................159 MEASure[:SCALar]:STATistic:RESet ................
Page 158: Measure[:Scalar]:Energy:state
® 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> Activates the energy counter. Deactivates the energy counter.
Page 159: Measure[:Scalar]:Statistic:reset
® 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 160: Measure[:Scalar]:Current[:Dc]:Statistic
® 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> Example: MEAS:CURR:DC:STAT? Queries the current statistics at channel 1. Example: MEAS:CURR:DC:STAT? (@1) Queries the current statistics at channel 1.
Page 161: Measure[:Scalar]:Power:min
® 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 162: Measure[:Scalar][:Voltage][:Dc]:Min
® 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> <list> Example: MEAS:VOLT:MIN? (@1) Queries the minimum measured output voltage at channel 1.
Page 163: Advanced Operating Commands
® 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 164 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands ......................164 ARBitrary[:STATe] ....................164 ARBitrary:BEHavior:END ......................165 ARBitrary:CLEar ......................165 ARBitrary:DATA ......................166 ARBitrary:FNAMe ......................166 ARBitrary:LOAD ....................167 ARBitrary:PRIority:MODE .....................167 ARBitrary:REPetitions ......................168 ARBitrary:RESTore ......................168 ARBitrary:SAVE ......................168 ARBitrary:STARt ......................168 ARBitrary:STOP ....................... 169 ARBitrary:TRANsfer ...................169 ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE...
Page 165 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands If the arbitrary function is finished, the respective channel is deactivated automatically. 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"...
Page 166 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: ARB:PRI:MODE CPM Set priority mode to CPM. ARB:DATA 5,-5,1,2,0,12,-12,2,2,0,15,-15,1,2,0 Defines one arbitrary point with: positive voltage1 = 5 V and negative voltage1 = -5 V, current1 = 1 A, time1 = 2 s and interpolation mode1 = 0 (disabled). postive voltage2 = 12 V and negative voltage2 = -12 V, current2 = 2 A, time2 = 2 s and interpolation mode2 = 0 (disabled).
Page 167 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: ARB:FNAM "newWaveform.csv“,INT Select the arbitrary data file without loading it yet ARB:LOAD Load the selected file into memory (not the channel) ARB:DATA? Examine the arb steps of the file ARB:REP?;:BEH:END? Examine the repetition setting and end bahavior loaded from the file ARB:TRAN 1 Transfer the arbitrary data file from memory to channel 1...
Page 168 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: ARB:REP 10 ARB:REP? -> 10 The returned repetition rate of the Ch1 arbitrary waveform is 10. ARBitrary:RESTore Loads an arbitrary table from a file (filename specified with ARB:FNAM) Example: ARB:DATA 10,1,0.5,0 ARB:REP 10 ARB:FNAM "ARB03.CSV“,INT ARB:SAVE...
Page 169: Ramp
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands ARBitrary:TRANsfer <channel> Transfers the defined arbitrary table. Parameters: <channel> Example: Example "Configuring an arbitrary sequence" on page 163. Usage: Setting only ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE <mode> ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE? Sets or queries the arbitrary trigger mode of the previous selected channel. Parameters: <mode>...
Page 170 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP[:STATe] <state> [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP[:STATe]? [<Channel list>] Sets or queries the state of ramp function for the previous selected channel. Parameters: <state> EasyRamp function is deactivated. EasyRamp function is activated. *RST: Parameters for setting and query: <Channel list>...
Page 171: Digital I/O
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: VOLT:RAMP:DUR 4, (@1) VOLT:RAMP:DUR? (@1) Sets and queries the duration of ramp function. 7.7.3 Digital I/O The DIO subsystem contains the commands for configuring a Digital I/O function for the output channels......................171 DIO:FAULt:SOURce ......................171...
Page 172 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands DIO:FAULt:SIGNal <arg0> Select digital output fault signal type. Parameters: <arg0> CONStant | PULSe CONStant A constant level trigger signal is sent out PULSe An output pulse of 100 ms trigger signal is sent out DIO:OUTPut:SOURce <arg0>, <arg1>...
Page 173: Battery Simulation
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Parameters for setting and query: <arg0> Channel selection for the digital output source. Example: DIO:OUTP 1, 1 Enables channel 1 as the digital output source. DIO:OUTPut:SIGNal <arg0>, <arg1> DIO:OUTPut:SIGNal? <arg0> Select digital output signal type. Parameters: <arg1>...
Page 174 ® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands ................177 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOD ................. 177 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:REGular ....................178 BATTery:MODel:CAPacity ....................178 BATTery:MODel:CLEar ....................178 BATTery:MODel:DATA ....................178 BATTery:MODel:FNAMe ....................179 BATTery:MODel:ISOC ....................179 BATTery:MODel:LOAD ....................179 BATTery:MODel:SAVE ....................179 BATTery:MODel:TRANsfer BATTery:SIMulator:CAPacity? Queries the remaining battery capacity. Example: BATT:SIM:CAP? Return the remaining battery capacity for channel 1.
Page 175: Battery:simulator:current:limit:eoc
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands BATTery:SIMulator:CURRent:LIMit:EOC <arg0> BATTery:SIMulator:CURRent:LIMit:EOC? Sets or queries the current limit at end-of-charge. Parameters: <arg0> Sets the current limit at end-of-charge. Example: BATT:SIM:CURR:LIM:EOC? Returns current limit at end-of-charge for channel 1. BATTery:SIMulator:CURRent:LIMit:EOD <arg0> BATTery:SIMulator:CURRent:LIMit:EOD? Sets or queries the current limit at end-of-discharge.
Page 176: Battery:simulator:tvoltage
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: BATT:SIM:SOC 20 Sets the channel 1 Soc to 20 %. BATTery:SIMulator:TVOLtage? Queries the terminal voltage (Vt). Example: BATT:SIM:TVOL? Returns channel 1 terminal voltage of battery simulator. Usage: Query only BATTery:SIMulator:VOC? Queries the open circuit voltage (Voc). Example: BATT:SIM:VOC? Returns the channel 1 open circuit voltage of battery simulator.
Page 177: Battery:status
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: BATT:SIM 1 Enables the battery simulator state for channel 1. Example: BATT:SIM 1, (@1) Enables the battery simulator state at channel 1. BATTery:STATus? [<Channel list>] Queries the status of the battery (idle, charging or discharging). Parameters: <Channel list>...
Page 178: Battery:model:capacity
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands Example: BATT:MODel:CURR:LIM:REG? Returns current limit of the battery model at regular charge level for channel 1. BATTery:MODel:CAPacity <arg0> BATTery:MODel:CAPacity? Sets or queries the battery model capacity. Parameters: <arg0> Sets the battery model capacity. BATT:MODel:CAP 50 Example: Sets battery model storage capacity as 50 for channel 1.
Page 179: Battery:model:isoc
® Remote control commands R&S Advanced operating commands USB stick used for file storage Default storage partition is set to internal memory. Example: BATT:MOD:FNAM "NEwBattery.csv",INT Sets the battery model filename to "NewBattery.csv" (internal memory). BATTery:MODel:ISOC <State_of_charge> BATTery:MODel:ISOC? Sets or queries the initial state of charge (SoC) of the battery model. Parameters: <State_of_charge>...
Page 180: Data And File Management Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Data and file management commands 7.8 Data and file management commands The DATA and HCOPy subsystem contain commands for managing the files in the instrument and external USB stick........................180 DATA:DATA? ........................ 180 DATA:DELete ........................181 DATA:LIST? .......................
Page 181 ® Remote control commands R&S Data and file management commands DATA:LIST? Queries all files in internal memory ('/int/') and external memory ('/USB'). Example: DATA:LIST? -> "/USB1/NGU201/logging/ log-20201203T101025.829.csv", "/int/arb/ newWaveform.csv","/int/logging/log-20201203T101129.818.csv" Usage: Query only DATA:POINts? <filepath> Queries the number of measurements from the selected logging file. If manual trigger mode (trigger via TRIG function) is used, the logging function has to be activated.
Page 182: Data Logging Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands 7.9 Data logging commands The LOG and FLOG subsystem contain the commands for managing the data logging of the instrument. User Manual 1179.2531.02 ─ 04...
Page 183 ® 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 184: Flog[:State]
® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands ....................... 184 FLOG[:STATe] .........................184 FLOG:DATA? ......................185 FLOG:TRIGgered .........................185 FLOG:SRATe ......................... 185 FLOG:STIMe .....................186 FLOG:FILE:DURation ....................186 FLOG:FILE:TPARtition ......................... 186 LOG[:STATe] ........................186 LOG:COUNt ......................187 LOG:DURation ........................187 LOG:FNAMe? .........................188 LOG:INTerval ........................188 LOG:MODE ........................188 LOG:STIMe ......................
Page 185: Flog:triggered
® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands ● <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" on page 183. Example: FLOG:DATA? Returns the binary format of FastLog data from channel 1. Usage: Query only FLOG:TRIGgered <arg0>...
Page 186: Flog:file:duration
® 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:FILE:DURation <duration> Sets or queries the file writes duration. Setting parameters: <duration> Sets file writes duration. Example: FLOG:FILE:DUR 2 Sets file writes duration for Ch1 to 2 seconds.
Page 187: Log:duration
® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands <numeric value> Number of measurement values to be captured is set in the range of 1 to 10000000. Minimum number of measurement values to be captured is set at 1. Maximum number of measurement values to be captured is set at 10000000.
Page 188: Log:interval
® Remote control commands R&S Data logging commands Usage: Query only LOG:INTerval <interval> LOG:INTerval? [<Return min or max>] Sets or queries the data logging measurement interval. The measurement interval describes the time between the recorded measurements. Setting parameters: <interval> <numeric value> | MIN | MAX <numeric value>...
Page 189: Status Reporting Commands
® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Parameters: <Year> Sets the year for the data logging function. Setting parameters: <Month> Sets the month for the data logging function. <Day> Sets the day for the data logging function. <Hour> Sets the hour for the data logging function. <Minute>...
Page 190 ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands ..........190 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:ENABle ................190 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument[:EVENt]? ........190 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>[:EVENt]? ..............191 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:NTRansition ........191 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:NTRansition ..............191 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:PTRansition ........191 STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:PTRansition STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:CONDition? STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:CONDition? <Condition> Returns the contents of the CONDition part of the status register to check for operation instrument or measurement states.
Page 191: Status:questionable Registers
® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Suffix: <Channel> 1..n Return values: <Event> Range: 1 to 65535 Usage: Query only STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:NTRansition <NegativePosition> STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:NTRansition? STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:NTRansition <arg0> STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:NTRansition? Sets or queries the negative transition filter. Setting a bit in the negative transition filter shall cause a 1 to 0 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 192 ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands ............... 192 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:CONDition? ....... 192 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:CONDition? ..............192 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ENABle ........192 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:ENABle ..............193 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument[:EVENt]? ........193 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>[:EVENt]? ...............193 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:NTRansition .......193 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:NTRansition ............... 193 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:PTRansition ....... 193 STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:PTRansition STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:CONDition? STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<Channel>:CONDition? <Condition> Returns the contents of the CONDition part of the status register to check for question- able instrument or measurement states.
Page 193 ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands 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. Reading an EVENt register deletes its con- tents. Suffix: <Channel>...
Page 194 ® Remote control commands R&S Status reporting commands Example: STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary1: PTRansition? Query for positive transition. User Manual 1179.2531.02 ─ 04...
Page 195: Maintenance And Support
® 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 196 ® Maintenance and support R&S Contacting customer support Figure 8-1: QR code to the Rohde & Schwarz support page User Manual 1179.2531.02 ─ 04...
Page 197: Annex
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI command structure Annex A Additional basics on remote control A.1 Messages and SCPI 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 198: Scpi Command Structure
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI 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. They can contain measurement results, instrument settings and information on the instrument status.
Page 199 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI 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} ● FUSE[:STATe]? Long and short form The mnemonics feature a long form and a short form.
Page 200: Scpi Parameters
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI command structure Example: CHANnel<n>[:ACQuistion]:MODE? CHAN:ACQ:MODE? is equivalent to CHAN:MODE? Note that an optional mnemonic with a numeric suffix automatically selects 1 if you omit the optional part of the command, e.g.: Definition: CHANnel<n>:MEASurement:FUNCtions? [<n>] Command: CHAN:MEAS:FUNC? queries the list of all function names in channel 1.
Page 201 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI command structure to 32 decimal, e.g. blank). If several parameters are specified in a command, they are separated by a comma ",". Allowed parameters are: ● Numeric values ● Special numeric values ●...
Page 202: Overview Of Syntax Elements
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI 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 203: Responses To Queries
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Messages and SCPI command structure Table A-3: Syntax elements A colon separates the mnemonics of a command. The semicolon separates two commands within a program message. It does not alter the path. A comma separates several parameters of a command. A question mark forms a query.
Page 204: Command Sequence And Synchronization
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Command sequence and synchronization Response: 1 A.2 Command sequence and synchronization A sequential command finishes the execution before the next command is starting. To make sure that commands are actually carried out in a certain order, each command must be sent in a separate command line.
Page 205 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Command sequence and synchronization For time consuming overlapped commands, you can allow the controller or the instru- ment to do other useful work while waiting for command execution. Use one of the fol- lowing methods: *OPC with a service request 1.
Page 206: Status Reporting System
® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system using SCPI commands. A thread waiting for an *OPC? response does not block the GUI or the communication with other instruments. A.3 Status reporting system The status reporting system stores all information on the current operating state of the instrument and errors which have occurred.
Page 207 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system Figure A-1: Structure of the status:QUEStionable register CONDition ● The CONDition register queries the actual state of the instrument. If you want to query the constant voltage or current mode, you have to use the CONDition regis- ter.
Page 208 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system Figure A-2: Structure of the status:QUEStionable:INSTrument register Event Status Register (ESR) and Event Status Enable Register (ESE) The ESR is defined in IEEE 488.2. It can be compared with the EVENt part of a SCPI register.
Page 209 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system Bit No. Meaning Not used FastLog This bit is set once "FastLog" data is available 13 to Not used This bit is always 0 STATus:QUEStionable Register This register contains information about different states which can occur. It can be read using the commands STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? and STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?.
Page 210 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S Status reporting system There are two types of commands: ● The common commands *ESR?, *IDN?, *STB? query the higher-level registers. ● The commands of the STATus system query the SCPI registers (STATus:QUEStionable) The returned value is always a decimal number that represents the bit pattern of the queried register.
Page 211: List Of Commands
® List of commands R&S List of commands [SENSe:]NPLCycles............................144 [SOURce:]ALIMit[:STATe]..........................118 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:CLEar....................... 146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay...................... 147 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay:INITial................... 146 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:TRIPped?....................147 [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe].....................148 [SOURce:]CURRent:RANGe......................... 129 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer................120 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit[:UPPer]................120 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]..............127 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]..................127 [SOURce:]MODulation...........................143 [SOURce:]MODulation:GAIN......................... 143 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar......................155 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel......................155 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:TRIPped?.....................156 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe]......................154 [SOURce:]RESistance:STATe........................131 [SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]................130 [SOURce:]VOLTage:DVM[:STATe].........................139 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar......................152 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:LEVel......................
Page 212 ® List of commands R&S ARBitrary:BEHavior:END..........................164 ARBitrary:CLEar............................165 ARBitrary:DATA............................. 165 ARBitrary:FNAMe............................166 ARBitrary:LOAD.............................166 ARBitrary:PRIority:MODE..........................167 ARBitrary:REPetitions............................167 ARBitrary:RESTore............................168 ARBitrary:SAVE............................. 168 ARBitrary:STARt............................168 ARBitrary:STOP.............................168 ARBitrary:TRANsfer............................169 ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE......................... 169 ARBitrary:TRIGgered[:STATe]........................169 ARBitrary[:STATe]............................164 BATTery:MODel:CAPacity..........................178 BATTery:MODel:CLEar..........................178 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOC......................177 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:EOD......................177 BATTery:MODel:CURRent:LIMit:REGular..................... 177 BATTery:MODel:DATA...........................
Page 213 ® List of commands R&S DIO:OUTPut[:STATe]............................. 172 DISPlay:BRIGhtness............................114 DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT:CLEar........................115 DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT[:DATA]........................115 FLOG:DATA?..............................184 FLOG:FILE:DURation............................186 FLOG:FILE:TPARtition...........................186 FLOG:SRATe..............................185 FLOG:STIMe..............................185 FLOG:TRIGgered............................185 FLOG[:STATe]..............................184 FUSE:DELay:INITial............................148 FUSE:DELay[:BLOWing]..........................149 FUSE:TRIPped?............................149 FUSE[:STATe]..............................149 HCOPy:DATA?...............................181 HCOPy:SIZE:X?............................181 HCOPy:SIZE:Y?............................181 INTerfaces:GPIB:ADDRess........................... 156 INTerfaces:USB:CLASs..........................156 LOG:COUNt..............................186 LOG:DURation...............................187 LOG:FNAMe?..............................
Page 214 ® List of commands R&S MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]:MAX?....................161 MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]:MIN?....................162 MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]:STATistic?.................... 162 MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]?......................161 OUTPut:DELay:DURation..........................134 OUTPut:DELay[:STATe]..........................135 OUTPut:FTResponse............................ 135 OUTPut:GENeral[:STATe]..........................133 OUTPut:IMPedance............................135 OUTPut:IMPedance:STATe........................... 136 OUTPut:MODE.............................. 136 OUTPut:MODE:CAPacitance........................137 OUTPut:SELect............................. 137 OUTPut:TRIGgered............................138 OUTPut:TRIGgered:BEHavior........................138 OUTPut:TRIGgered[:STATe]..........................138 OUTPut[:STATe].............................134 READ?................................132 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO........................141 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:DOWN:MINimum..................140 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:DOWN:THReshold................... 140 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:UP:APPRoach..................140 SENSe:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO:UP:THReshold..................
Page 215 ® List of commands R&S SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection:STATe......................109 SYSTem:BEEPer:PROTection[:IMMediate]....................109 SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe..........................110 SYSTem:BEEPer:WARNing:STATe....................... 110 SYSTem:BEEPer:WARNing[:IMMediate]....................... 110 SYSTem:BEEPer[:COMPlete]:STATe......................110 SYSTem:BEEPer[:COMPlete][:IMMediate]....................110 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:ADDRess......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:APPLy......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DGATeway.......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DISCard......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:EDITed?......................111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname..................... 111 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MAC?......................112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:RESet......................112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:SMASk......................112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC:PORT..................... 112 SYSTem:COMMunicate:NETWork:VNC[:STATe]...................112 SYSTem:DATE...............................113 SYSTem:KEY:BRIGhtness..........................113 SYSTem:LOCal.............................. 113 SYSTem:REMote............................113 SYSTem:RESTart............................113 SYSTem:RWLock............................114 SYSTem:SETTing:DEFault:SAVE........................
Page 216: Index
® Index R&S Index Symbols USB class setting ............156 Voltage setting ............121 *OPC ................204 Constant resistance ............46 *OPC? ................204 *WAI ................204 Current priority mode ..........52 CSV settings ..............82 Current priority mode CPM ................52 Activate channel output .............
Page 217 ® Index R&S Mode Operation modes ............41 General instrument settings ..........99 Modulation input Appearance settings ..........101 MOD ................59 Data and time ............102 Device information ............ 103 Licenses management ..........99 Navigation controls ............40 Sound settings ............101 Back key ..............
Page 218 ® Index R&S Putting into operation ............16 Optional mnemonics ..........199 Intended operation ............18 Special characters ............ 203 Safety ................17 Syntax elements ............203 Unpacking and checking the instrument ..... 19 Screenshot ................ 78 Security procedures ............10 Selecting channels ............

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