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  • Page 1 ® R&S NGC100 Power Supply Series User Manual (;Ý@å2) 1179168702 Version 01...
  • Page 2 ® This manual describes the instruments of the R&S NGC power supply series and its options: ● R&S ® 101 Single-channel power supply 100W (3657.2288.02) ● ® R&S 101-G Single-channel power supply 100W GPIB (3657.2288.03) ● ® R&S 102 Two-channel power supply 100W (3657.2359.02) ●...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Contents R&S NGC100 Contents 1 Safety and regulatory information............9 Safety instructions......................9 Labels on R&S NGC100....................12 Warning messages in the documentation..............13 Korea certification class A..................14 2 Welcome to R&S NGC100..............15 Documentation overview....................15 2.1.1 Manuals.........................15 2.1.2 Data sheet........................16 2.1.3 Calibration certificate.....................16 2.1.4...
  • Page 4 ® Contents R&S NGC100 3.3.1 Selecting the channels....................32 3.3.2 Setting the output voltage and current limits..............33 3.3.3 Activating the channel output..................34 3.3.4 Storing/Recalling of instrument settings................34 Instrument control...................... 35 3.4.1 Ways to operate the instrument..................35 3.4.2 Means of manual interaction..................
  • Page 5 ® Contents R&S NGC100 6 File and data management..............94 Save and recall......................94 Screenshot........................97 7 General instrument functions............100 Update (firmware)......................100 Remote control interface..................101 Miscellaneous......................102 7.3.1 Device information...................... 103 7.3.2 Date time........................104 7.3.3 Sound..........................105 7.3.4 Display settings......................106 7.3.5 Key brightness......................
  • Page 6 ® Contents R&S NGC100 9 Remote control commands...............133 Common setting commands..................133 System commands....................136 Display commands....................138 Trigger commands....................139 Configuration commands..................139 9.5.1 Channel selecting......................139 9.5.2 Voltage setting......................141 9.5.3 Current setting......................143 9.5.4 Combined voltage and current settings...............146 9.5.5 Output setting......................146 9.5.6 Fuse setting.........................148 9.5.7...
  • Page 7 ® Contents R&S NGC100 12 Maintenance, storage and disposal..........184 12.1 Cleaning........................184 12.2 Changing fuses......................184 12.3 Internal battery replacement..................184 12.4 Storage........................185 12.5 Disposal........................185 13 Applications..................186 13.1 Series mode.......................186 13.2 Parallel mode......................187 Annex....................188 A Additional basics on remote control..........188 Messages and SCPI command structure..............188 A.1.1 Messages........................188...
  • Page 8 ® Contents R&S NGC100 User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NGC100 Safety instructions 1 Safety and regulatory information The product documentation helps you use the product safely and efficiently. Follow the instructions provided here and in the following chapters. Intended use The product is intended for the development, production and verification of electronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments by personnel familiar with the potential risks of measuring electrical quantities.
  • Page 10 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NGC100 Safety instructions Only people skilled in electrical work should connect, set up and use the product. Such persons have the education and experience needed to recognize risks and avoid haz- ards of working with electricity. These users also need sound knowledge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces and the product documentation are avail- able.
  • Page 11 ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NGC100 Safety instructions Connecting to power The product is an overvoltage category II product. Connect the product to a fixed installation used to supply energy-consuming equipment such as household applian- ces and similar loads. Keep in mind that electrically powered products have risks, such as electric shock, fire, personal injury or even death.

  • Page 12: Labels On R&S Ngc100

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NGC100 Labels on R&S NGC100 ● When operating measuring accessories, only use the cables delivered with the accessory. If you have to use cables from other manufacturers, make sure that they are of the required overvoltage category. Do not operate the product in series or parallel unless that setup is supported.

  • Page 13: Warning Messages In The Documentation

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NGC100 Warning messages in the documentation ● Product and environment safety, see Table 1-1. ● Device information is provided on a sticker attached to the rear panel R&S NGC100. The sticker contains a barcode and the device ID. The device ID is a combination of the order number and the serial number.

  • Page 14: Korea Certification Class A

    ® Safety and regulatory information R&S NGC100 Korea certification class A 1.4 Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 15: Welcome To R&S Ngc100

    ® Welcome to R&S NGC100 R&S NGC100 Documentation overview 2 Welcome to R&S NGC100 The one, two or three-channel power supply series are based on a classical trans- former concept with linear regulators. This concept allows the instrument to achieve highest accuracy and lowest residual ripple.

  • Page 16: Data Sheet

    ® Welcome to R&S NGC100 R&S NGC100 Documentation overview 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 17: Application Notes, Application Cards, White Paper, Etc

    ® Welcome to R&S NGC100 R&S NGC100 Conventions used in the documentation 2.1.5 Application notes, application cards, white paper, etc. These documents contain information about possible applications and background information on various topics: www.rohde-schwarz.com/application/ngc100 2.1.6 Remote control driver The instrument drivers enable remote control via the corresponding interfaces. The drivers and installation instructions are available for download on the product page at: www.rohde-schwarz.com/driver/ngc100 2.2 Conventions used in the documentation...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use 3 Getting started 3.1 Preparing for use Here, you can find basic information about setting up the product for the first time. 3.1.1 Lifting and carrying "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 10. 3.1.2 Unpacking and checking 1.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The R&S Ngc100

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use If class A equipment causes radio disturbances, take appropriate measures to eliminate them. 3.1.4 Setting up the R&S NGC100 Adequate air circulation must be ensured during operation. For continuous operation, a horizontal or inclined position (integrated stand) is preferable. See also: ●...
  • Page 20 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use Prevent overheating as follows: ● Keep a minimum distance of 10 cm between the fan openings of the product and any object in the vicinity to provide sufficient airflow and ventilation. ● Do not place the product next to heat-generating equipment such as radiators or other products.

  • Page 21: Considerations For Test Setup

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use 3.1.5 Considerations for test setup The product is built in compliance with DIN EN 61010-1 (VDC 0411 part 1), EN 61010-1 and IEC 61010-1. It is designed with the regulations of protection class 1, for supplying power-on circuits that are only indirectly connected to the low voltage mains or not connected at all.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Power

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use Table 3-2: Protection limits for R&S NGC100 Specification Limits Maximum output voltage 32 VDC Maximum output current R&S NGC103(-G) R&S NGC102(-G) 10 A R&S NGC101(-G) Maximum voltage against earth 250 VDC Maximum counter-voltage (same polarity) 33 VDC Maximum reverse voltage (opposite polarity) 0.4 VDC...
  • Page 23 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use The power supply module covers a wide power supply range and normally does not require adjustment. See Table 3-1 for the supported mains voltage and the correspond- ing fuse types and ratings. If the power supply exceeds the permissible range, contact Rohde &...

  • Page 24: Switching On Or Off

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use 3. Fasten the screw with a tightening torque of 1.2 Nm. 4. Connect the cable to ground. 3.1.7 Switching on or off Specifications with tolerance data apply after a warm-up period of at least 30 minutes at a temperature of 23 °C (tolerance -3 °C / +7 °C).

  • Page 25: Connecting To Lan

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Preparing for use 3.1.8 Connecting to LAN Establishing the LAN connection The R&S NGC100 provides Ethernet (LAN) connectivity. Provided the corresponding rights are assigned, you can use these interfaces for remote control and data transfer from a controller PC.

  • Page 26: Connecting Usb Devices

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument tour 3.1.9 Connecting USB devices The USB Type-A connector is at the front panel. You can connect or disconnect all USB devices from the R&S NGC100 during operation. But do not remove an external USB memory stick while the instrument is performing firmware update, data logging and storing of screen captures, since it leads to unsuccessful updates and loss of data.
  • Page 27 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument tour Figure 3-3: R&S NGC103(-G) front panel Figure 3-4: R&S NGC102(-G) front panel User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─ 01...
  • Page 28 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument tour Figure 3-5: R&S NGC101(-G) front panel Display Interactive softkeys Function keys Navigation controls Output terminals Back key USB connector Power key Derating graph Display (1) The display is a color LCD screen. Depending on the instrument models, up to three channels are shown on the screen layout with different result fields are displayed.
  • Page 29 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument tour Function keys (3) The function keys are means of input for manual operation of the instrument settings and functions. For detailed description on function keys, see chapter "Function keys" in the user manual. Navigation control (4) (6) The navigation controls include a rotary knob, arrow keys and [BACK] key.

  • Page 30: Rear Panel

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument tour 3.2.2 Rear panel On the rear, the instrument models do not vary in design significantly. Therefore, the description refers to all models and points out existing differences. Figure 3-6: R&S NGC100 rear panel 10 = IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface 11 =...
  • Page 31 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument tour Mains power supply with power switch, fuse holder and IEC socket. ● Mains power switch Switch for connecting and disconnecting the internal power supply from the power source, see Chapter 3.1.7, "Switching on or off", on page 24.

  • Page 32: Trying Out The Instrument

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Trying out the instrument Available only for R&S NGC102(-G) and R&S NGC103(-G) models, the SENSE lines allow you to compensate voltage drops on the supply lines to the load so that the actual selected voltage is applied to the load. The instrument automatically detects when the SENSE lines are connected and it reg- ulates the output voltage directly at the load.

  • Page 33: Setting The Output Voltage And Current Limits

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Trying out the instrument 3.3.2 Setting the output voltage and current limits To set the output voltage and current limit via live-mode: 1. Long press the rotary knob to enter into editing mode. By default, the voltage at channel 1 is selected. 2.

  • Page 34: Activating The Channel Output

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Trying out the instrument c) Enter the desired value using the numeric keypad on the front panel. See Fig- 3-8. d) Press the respective softkey to confirm entry with the unit ("mV" or "V" for volt- age and "mA"...

  • Page 35: Instrument Control

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control To retrieve the factory default settings, press [Save Recall] > "Device Settings" > "Default Settings" to load back the factory default settings. 3.4 Instrument control This chapter provides an overview on how to work with the R&S NGC100. It introduces the possibilities for operating the instrument and describes the basic functionality of the control elements.
  • Page 36 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control The arrow keys when lights up allow you to navigate on the channel display area or dialogs and menus to set parameters. The rotary knob when pressed acts like the [ENTER] key. In menus, the [Back] key returns the menu to the previous level or closes the menu from the first level.
  • Page 37 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control The following sections explain the information areas as labeled. Status bar information There are two types of status bar information located in the screen layout: ● Device status ● Channel status Device status The device status bar indicates the master on/off status, the current power consump- tion and the state of the selected interfaces and functions.
  • Page 38 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control Figure 3-9: Example of a three-channel power supply Table 3-7: Channel status bar information Indicator Description <Channel> Channel number indication. "Set" and "Meas" Depending on instrument models supported, up to three channels ("Ch1", "Ch2", "Ch3") are displayed. For R&S NGC101(-G) model, the top channel dis- play area displays the configured or "Set"...
  • Page 39 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control Channel display area The channel display area shows the voltage and current values and the corresponding mode (CC, CV) of the R&S NGC100 when the device output is turned on. See "Operat- ing modes" on page 39 for the different operating modes that the R&S NGC100 sup- ported.
  • Page 40 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control Color Operating mode Description OFF mode or editing Output is OFF. mode In editing mode, a solid white cursor is shown when an item is selected. CV mode Active outputs are operated in a constant voltage mode. Label "CV"...
  • Page 41 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control Figure 3-13: Example of a menu selection (highlighted) The term dialog refers to the views that cover the parameters of a certain function. Figure 3-14: EasyArb editor dialog ● On-Screen keypad The on-screen keypad appears if alphanumeric entry field is required. See "Enter- ing alphanumeric parameters"...
  • Page 42 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control 3.4.2.2 Accessing the functionality All functionalities of the R&S NGC100 are provided by the corresponding function key followed by the interactive softkey on the front panel. This section provides an over- view of the accessing methods. For detailed information, see Function Keys.
  • Page 43 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control For more information on live-mode operation, see Chapter 3.3.2, "Setting the output voltage and current limits", on page 33. 3.4.2.3 Entering data Data can be entered using one of the following methods: ● Using the navigation controls on the front panel, e.g.

  • Page 44: Remote Control

    ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control 4. Alternatively, use the [Up] arrow key to increase and [Down] arrow key to decrease to the required value. For directly setting of numeric values, use [SHIFT] key on front panel. See Figure 3-8.
  • Page 45 ® Getting started R&S NGC100 Instrument control For detailed information on how to configure the remote control interfaces, see Chap- ter 8.1, "Remote control interfaces and protocols", on page 112. Chapter 3.1.8, "Connecting to LAN", on page 25 for an example of how to set up LAN connection for remote control.

  • Page 46: Operating Basics

    ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Front panel keys 4 Operating basics 4.1 Front panel keys Depending on the instrument models, the front panel keys are positioned differently. For an overview of the front panel keys, see Chapter 3.2, "Instrument tour", on page 26.
  • Page 47 ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Front panel keys 4.1.1.3 Measurement parameter keys These keys provide access to the instrument settings and functions. Alternatively, these keys act as numeric keypad when [SHIFT] key is pressed. See Figure 3-8. [CH1] / [CH2] / [CH3] Depending on the instrument models, up to three channels are provided for channel selections.
  • Page 48 ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Front panel keys Remote command: [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe] [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe] RAMP ← [CH1] / [CH2] / [CH3] Enables/Disables EasyRamp function. ● "On": EasyRamp function is enabled. ● "Off": EasyRamp function is disabled. Remote command: [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP[:STATe] ANALOG IN ← [CH1] / [CH2] / [CH3] Enables/Disables Analog In function.
  • Page 49 ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Front panel keys Chapter 5.10.1, "EasyArb", on page 82. [Adv] Provides settings for advanced functions which include the EasyArb function, analog input, sequencing of channels, fuse control, trigger settings, OVP, OPP and EasyRamp functions. Chapter 5.10.1, "EasyArb", on page 82 and Chapter 5.10.2,...

  • Page 50: Navigation Controls

    ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Front panel keys [Setup] Provides settings such as firmware updates, remote interface settings, general instru- ment configurations and factory default settings. Chapter 7, "General instrument functions", on page 100. [Save Recall] Provides saves and loads instrument settings and screenshot function. Chapter 3.3.4, "Storing/Recalling of instrument settings", on page 34 and...

  • Page 51: Power Derating

    ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Power derating For more information on how to navigate menus, dialogs and data entry in the instru- ment, see Chapter 3.4.2.2, "Accessing the functionality", on page 42 and Chap- ter 3.4.2.3, "Entering data", on page 43. To go into live-mode of the instrument, see "To go into live-mode"...

  • Page 52: Operation Modes

    ® Operating basics R&S NGC100 Operation modes For more information on the combination of channels, see Chapter 13.1, "Series mode", on page 186 and Chapter 13.2, "Parallel mode", on page 187. 4.3 Operation modes The R&S NGC100 operates in two different modes, i.e. CV and CC. The instrument switches automatically between CV and CC depending on the connected load.

  • Page 53: Instrument Functions

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Voltage and current 5 Instrument functions 5.1 Voltage and current The R&S NGC100 comes with the following instrument models: Table 5-1: List of power supply models Models Channels R&S NGC101-G Ch 1, Ch 1, Ch 2 R&S NGC102(-G) Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3 R&S NGC103(-G)
  • Page 54 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Voltage and current Access: 1. For R&S NGC102(-G) and R&S NGC103(-G) models, press the desired channel key (i.e. [Ch1]) on the front panel. For R&S NGC101(-G) model, press [SET] key on the front panel. The channel menu is displayed. 2.

  • Page 55: Channel Output

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Channel output In general, operating in multi-quadrant mode requires a multi-quadrant power supply. The R&S NGC100 is a one-quadrant power supply which is able to provide positive voltage or positive current. By connecting the positive terminal of "Ch 1" output to neg- ative terminal of "Ch 2"...
  • Page 56 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Channel output By default, the output is turned off when the instrument is switched on. Access: ► Press the required channel output key (e.g. [Ch 1 On/Off]). Selected channel output key illuminates. Activating channel output ►...

  • Page 57: Electronic Fuse

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Electronic fuse 5.3 Electronic fuse Fuse linking function is not available for R&S NGC101(-G) model. To protect a connected, sensitive output in general, the R&S NGC100 power supply includes an electronic fuse which can be switched on individually for each channel. A fuse delay can be applied to each channel and individual electronic fuses can be log- ically linked to switch off the interlinked channels if a fuse triggers.

  • Page 58: Fuse Delay, Fuse Linking

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Electronic fuse Figure 5-6: Fuse indicator display at channel 1 3. Set the "ACTIVATE" to "Off" to deactivate the fuse control mode. Settings CHANNEL........................58 ACTIVATE........................58 CHANNEL Sets channel for fuse control. Depending on instrument models, up to three channels are available for selection. "CH1"/"CH2"/"...
  • Page 59 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Electronic fuse Chapter 5.3.1, "Activating fuse", on page 57 for more information. To configure fuse delay and fuse linking Access: 1. Set [Adv] > "FUSE" > "Delay" softkey item to a desire value. You can set a value from 0 s to 10 s in a 0.01 s step size. 2.

  • Page 60: Tracking Function

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Tracking function "CH 1"/"CH Respective channel is linked. It will be turned off if linking channel 2"/"CH 3" fuse tripped. Channel 2 and 3 are linked. It will be turned off if linking channel fuse "CH 2 &...
  • Page 61 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Tracking function Once the setting has been completed, press the [TRACK] key again. Otherwise, the instrument will automatically switch back after 20 seconds, without the changes taking effect. See "FALLBACK" on page 107 chapter. Figure 5-8: Tracking dialog 3.

  • Page 62: Protection

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Protection OVP / OPP Sets selected channels for OVP / OPP function tracking. Remote command: n.a. Ramp Sets selected channels for EasyRamp function tracking. Remote command: n.a. Sets selected channels for Analog In function tracking. Remote command: n.a.
  • Page 63 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Protection Table 5-3: OVP and OPP protection menu OVP menu OPP menu Configure OVP or OPP settings 1. Set the "CHANNEL" softkey item to configure the protection menu for selected channel. 2. Set the desired "MODE" and "LEVEL" softkey items for OVP protection. The R&S NGC100 turns off the output channel when the measured voltage excee- ded the preset value.
  • Page 64 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Protection ACTIVATE ← OVP Activates/deactivates the OVP protection. "On" OVP is activated. "Off" OVP is deactivated. Remote command: on page 155 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe] on page 155 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? on page 156 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar MODE ← OVP Sets OVP mode. "Meas"...

  • Page 65: Analog Input

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Analog input You can set a value from 0 W to 33.36 W. The R&S NGC100 turns off the respective channel when the measured power excee- ded the preset value. Remote command: on page 157 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel 5.6 Analog input Analog input...
  • Page 66 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Analog input Figure 5-10: Analog in menu Configure Analog In settings 1. Select desired channel number to configure the "Analog In" channel settings. 2. Set "ACTIVATE" to "On" to enable the "Analog In" interface on selected channel. 3.
  • Page 67 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Analog input Settings CHANNEL........................67 ACTIVATE........................67 INPUT........................... 67 MODE........................... 67 THRESHOLD........................ 67 CHANNEL Sets channel for "Analog In" function. Depending on instrument models, up to three channels can be configured for "Analog In" function. Remote command: "[CH1] / [CH2] / [CH3]"...

  • Page 68: Sequencing

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Sequencing 5.7 Sequencing Sequencing cannot be used with the arbitrary function simultaneously. Sequencing enables you to run connected available channels consecutively with adjustable time offsets when the master output is switched on. It is also possible for all channels to be simultaneously switched on or off.
  • Page 69 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Sequencing Example: The following shows the three methods, which how we can perform sequencing on the output channels. Figure 5-13: Example for R&S NGC103(-G) model sequencing ● Start sequencing with master output on – Set the respective time offset delay –...
  • Page 70 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Sequencing – Deactivate the channels via channel on/off key (i.e. [Ch 1 On/Off], [Ch 2 On/ Off], [Ch 3 On/Off]. – Press the master output key (i.e. [Master On/Off]). The [TRIG] key is blinking. – Press [TRIG] key or one of the channel on/off keys included in the sequencing (i.e.

  • Page 71: External Trigger

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions "On" Manual trigger input is activated. "Off" Manual trigger input is deactivated. Remote command: on page 168 SEQuence:TRIGgered 5.8 External trigger You can input an external trigger signal (TTL input) to the voltage interface of the rear panel connector to start an arbitrary function, data logging and also to activate or deac- tive sequencing.
  • Page 72 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Access: 1. Press [Meas] key. 2. Select "STATS" softkey item to configure the statistic display of the instrument. Depending on the instrument models, the "STATS" menu is displayed differently. Table 5-5: Statistic menu R&S NGC101(-G) R&S NGC102(-G) R&S NGC103(-G)

  • Page 73: Energy Meter

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Settings STATS........................... 73 SHOW........................... 73 Clear..........................73 STATS Activates or deactivates the statistics measurement. "On" Statistics measurement is activated. "Off" Statistics measurement is deactivated. Remote command: n.a. SHOW Enables or disables the display of statistic values. "On"...
  • Page 74 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Figure 5-14: Energy menu To configure energy meter settings 1. Select desired channel number to configure the "ENERGY" channel settings. 2. Set "ACTIVATE" to "On" to enable the "ENERGY" measurement on selected chan- nel.

  • Page 75: Data Logging

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions on page 158 MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? on page 159 MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]? Clear Resets energy measurement values. Remote command: on page 159 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:RESet 5.9.3 Data logging External USB hard disc drives (or USB extension) not supportable. Only FAT/FAT32 formatted USB sticks can be used.
  • Page 76 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Access: 1. Press [Meas] key. 2. Select "LOGGING" softkey item to configure data logging function. The R&S NGC100 displays the "LOGGING" menu. Figure 5-16: Data logging menu To configure data logging settings 1. Select "CHANNEL" to set desired channel number to configure the "LOGGING" channel settings.

  • Page 77: Settings

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Settings CHANNEL........................77 ACT. <channel>......................77 INTERVAL........................78 ACTIVATE........................78 Page 1|2 / Page 2|2.......................78 STORAGE........................78 └ STORAGE...................... 78 └ Change directory.................. 79 └ Create directory..................79 └ Backspace.................. 79 └ CLEAR ALL................79 └...

  • Page 78: Interval

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Remote command: on page 173 [DATA:]LOG[:STATe] INTERVAL Sets measurement interval for data logging. The measurement interval describes the time between the recorded measurements. Remote command: on page 172 [DATA:]LOG:INTerval ACTIVATE Starts or stops the data logging for the selected channel. "On"...

  • Page 79: Backspace

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions "Int." Internal memory location. "Front" USB stick location. Remote command: n.a. Change directory ← STORAGE ← STORAGE Changes directory path in the USB stick location. Remote command: n.a. Create directory ← STORAGE ← STORAGE Opens on-screen keypad to create a directory path in the USB stick location.

  • Page 80: Filename

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions FILENAME ← STORAGE Opens the on-screen keypad to set filename of the saved data logged file. Figure 5-20: On-screen keypad for filename entry Remote command: on page 171 [DATA:]LOG:FNAMe Backspace ← FILENAME ← STORAGE Deletes entry to the left of the cursor position.

  • Page 81: Storage

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Measurement functions Figure 5-21: Select source filename for data logging STORAGE ← BROWSER ← STORAGE Sets storage location for browsing data logging file. "Int." Internal memory location. "Front" USB stick location. Remote command: n.a. Change directory ← STORAGE ← BROWSER ← STORAGE Changes directory path in the USB stick location.

  • Page 82: Advanced Functions

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions COUNT Number of measurement values to be captured. See also "MODE" on page 82. Remote command: on page 171 [DATA:]LOG:COUNt MODE Sets data capturing mode. "Unlimited" Infinite data capture. The limiting factor in this context is the size of the internal storage (512 kB max.) or of the connected USB stick (4 GB max., FAT/FAT32 formatted).
  • Page 83 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions The R&S NGC100 series allows you to generate freely programmable waveforms which can be reproduced within the limits set by the instrument for voltage and current of the respective channel. To configure a waveform, you can use the control panel or an externally created waveform, see"Using R&S HMExplorer software to create arbi- trary waveform"...
  • Page 84 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions Figure 5-23: Arbitrary waveform example Edit EasyArb dialog The arbitrary dialog provides the sequence of voltage and current settings with time- stamp per point to generate the waveform. Interpolation setting at the last column pro- vides the option to interpolate the generated points.
  • Page 85 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions Using R&S HMExplorer software to create arbitrary waveform Alternatively, you can also use HMExplorer software to create arbitrary waveform. The software allows you to create each point of a waveform by use of the editor. You can add or delete individual points by using the"+"...

  • Page 86: Channel

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions └ CURSOR ->..............89 └ ACCEPT................89 └ COMMENT................. 89 └ Backspace................89 └ CLEAR ALL..............89 └ CURSOR <-..............89 └ CURSOR ->..............90 └ ACCEPT................90 └ SAVE..................90 └ LOAD....................90 └ STORAGE.................. 90 └...
  • Page 87 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions IDX ← EDIT Sets row index in the arbitrary table for configuration. Remote command: n.a. REPETITION ← EDIT Sets repetition rate for arbitrary functionality. Up to 255 repetitions are possible. If the repetition rate"0" is selected, the arbitrary waveform of the selected channel is repeated infinitely.
  • Page 88 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions Example: #Device;R&S®HMC8043 #Device Name;ABC #Format;ARB #Date;2014-09-03 #Rep;0 #EP;4 #Version;01.003-02.401-03.701 #Serial No.;020600484 Idx;U;I;Time;Interp 001;10.500;00.4000;001.00;0 002;13.000;00.4000;001.00;0 003;09.500;00.4000;001.00;0 004;11.000;00.4000;001.00;0 SAVE ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Saves arbitrary data. Remote command: on page 162 ARBitrary:SAVE on page 164 ARBitrary:DATA STORAGE ←...
  • Page 89 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions FILENAME ← SAVE ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Filename of the saved arbitrary file. The on-screen keypad is displayed for entry. Remote command: on page 162 ARBitrary:FNAMe Backspace ← FILENAME ← SAVE ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Deletes entry to the left of the cursor position.
  • Page 90 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions CURSOR -> ← COMMENT ← SAVE ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Right arrow to navigate the cursor position in the filename field entry. ACCEPT ← COMMENT ← SAVE ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Confirms entry for comment. SAVE ←...
  • Page 91 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions Remove directory ← LOAD ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Removes selected directory in the USB stick location. Remote command: n.a. ACCEPT ← LOAD ← SAVE/LOAD ← EDIT Confirms the settings. Remote command: n.a. COPY ← EDIT Depending on selected channel and instrument model used.

  • Page 92: Easyramp

    ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions 5.10.2 EasyRamp EasyRamp cannot be used with Analog In and arbitrary function simultaneously. With EasyRamp, the R&S NGC100 provides you with the operating condition to output a constant rise of the supply voltage. The output voltage can be increased continuously within a 10 ms to 10 s timeframe.
  • Page 93 ® Instrument functions R&S NGC100 Advanced functions 2. Set "ACTIVATE" to "On" to enable the ramp function on selected channel. 3. Set the desired time for ramping duration. The R&S NGC100 output a constant rise of supply voltage within the ramp dura- tion.

  • Page 94: File And Data Management

    ® File and data management R&S NGC100 Save and recall 6 File and data management The R&S NGC100 enables you to save instrument configurations, settings and screen- shots of the current screen. Depending on the type of data, you can use the internal memory, or save data to an external USB memory device.
  • Page 95 ® File and data management R&S NGC100 Save and recall Figure 6-1: Save recall softkey menu To save instrument settings 1. To save instrument settings, select "SAVE" softkey item. The R&S NGC100 displays the save menu. Figure 6-2: Save menu 2.
  • Page 96 ® File and data management R&S NGC100 Save and recall Figure 6-4: File manager of the selected location 3. Rotate the rotary knob to select desired filename in the file manager. 4. Select "LOAD" to load the selected file. 5. Select "Delete file" to delete selected file. 6.

  • Page 97: Screenshot

    ® File and data management R&S NGC100 Screenshot Remote command: n.a. SAVE ← SAVE Confirms save device settings. Remote command: n.a. LOAD Loads device settings. Remote command: on page 136 *RCL Remove directory ← LOAD Removes selected directory in the USB stick. Remote command: n.a.
  • Page 98 ® File and data management R&S NGC100 Screenshot Access: 1. Select "Screenshots" to configure screenshots settings. The R&S NGC100 displays the screenshots menu. 2. Set desired filename, color mode and file format for the screenshot file. 3. Select "SAVE" to save the screenshot. Note: The "SAVE"...
  • Page 99 ® File and data management R&S NGC100 Screenshot "PNG" Screenshot is saved as portable network graphic format. Remote command: on page 176 HCOPy:FORMat COLOR MODE ← Color & Format Sets color mode for screenshot. "Grayscale" Screenshot is saved in black and white color mode. "Color"...

  • Page 100: General Instrument Functions

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Update (firmware) 7 General instrument functions The following chapters provide the general instrument information and utilities services in R&S NGC100, regardless of the selected operating mode and measurement. Access: 1. Press [Setup] key. The R&S NGC100 displays setup menu. Figure 7-1: Setup menu 2.

  • Page 101: Remote Control Interface

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Remote control interface The USB flash drive file system supports a maximum capacity of up to 4GByte, FAT32 only. See also Chapter 3.1.9, "Connecting USB devices", on page 26. To update the instrument firmware 1.

  • Page 102: Miscellaneous

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous The R&S NGC100 displays the "Interface" menu. Figure 7-3: Interface menu 2. Select the corresponding interface to communicate with the instrument remotely. ● VCP (Virtual COM port) ● USB (TMC) ● Ethernet (IP address, subnet mask etc.) ●...

  • Page 103: Device Information

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous ● Chapter 7.3.4, "Display settings", on page 106 ● Chapter 7.3.5, "Key brightness", on page 107 ● Chapter 7.3.6, "Device name", on page 108 ● Chapter 7.3.7, "CSV", on page 108 ● Chapter 7.3.8, "Power up", on page 110 3.

  • Page 104: Date Time

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous "Available Available amount of memory. internal mem- ory" Remote command: on page 134 *IDN? on page 138 SYSTem:VERSion? 7.3.2 Date time The "Date & Time" allows you to set the time and date and add a date and time stamp to printouts and saved data records.

  • Page 105: Sound

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous HOUR/MINUTES Sets the hour/minutes of the time. Hour settings in 24-hour format. Remote command: n.a. 7.3.3 Sound The "Sound" allows you to issue a signal in the event of an error (or simply as a control measure).

  • Page 106: Display Settings

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous "OFF" Error beeper alert is deactivated. Remote command: n.a. 7.3.4 Display settings The "Display" enables you to customize the appearance of the screen in brightness and contrast. You can also adjust the grid intensity for graphical display. Access: 1.

  • Page 107: Key Brightness

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous Range: 10 % to 100 % Remote command: n.a. 7.3.5 Key brightness The R&S NGC100 enables you to customize the brightness of the keys. You can also determine the fallback time. When this time has expired, the instrument accepts a changed value and exits the setting dialog automatically.

  • Page 108: Device Name

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous Remote command: n.a. 7.3.6 Device name With "Device name" menu, you can customize the device name of the instrument. Access: ► Select [Setup] > "Misc" > "PAGE 1/2" > "Device name" to set instrument name. The R&S NGC100 displays the on-screen keypad for alphanumeric entry.
  • Page 109 ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous The standard file formats *.csv or .txt, which The R&S NGC100 saves the data in , allow you to use a spreadsheet application program for analysis and evaluation. A spreadsheet program displays the data either as numerals and text, or in graphical form.

  • Page 110: Power Up

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Miscellaneous Figure 7-12: CSV menu 2. Select the desired data separator for setting. Settings FIELD DELIM......................110 SEP........................110 FIELD DELIM. Selects the line separator between individual parameters or values. "Semicolon" Separates the data entries by a semicolon. "Comma"...

  • Page 111: Default Settings

    ® General instrument functions R&S NGC100 Default settings Settings POWER UP......................... 111 POWER UP Sets power-up mode after AC loss. "Last State" Default setting. The R&S NGC100 startup if last state was ON, other- wise it goes into standby mode if AC power is available. "ON"...

  • Page 112: Network Operation And Remote Control

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols 8 Network operation and remote control As an alternative to the interactive operation directly at the instrument, you can operate the R&S NGC100 also from a remote control location, for example a controller PC. The interfaces of the R&S NGC100 provide flexible access to the instrument.
  • Page 113 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols You need a connection between the R&S NGC100 and the controller PC. An applica- tion software that supports communication over the used interfaces must be installed on the controller PC. Table 8-1 gives an overview on the connectivity: Table 8-1: Remote control interfaces and protocols...

  • Page 114: Lan Interface

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols Figure 8-2: Interface menu 8.1.1 LAN interface The R&S NGC100 is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ethernet LAN (local area network). If you have assigned the corresponding rights, you can use this interface for remote control and data transfer from a controller PC.
  • Page 115 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols The R&S NGC100 displays the Ethernet dialog. Figure 8-3: Ethernet dialog In this dialog, you can configure the settings of the general network environment and specific identification parameters of the instrument in the network. The R&S NGC100 displays the VISA resource strings and additional parameters for information on the LAN interface, and the status of the connection.
  • Page 116 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols Settings Mode........................116 Address......................116 IP..........................116 Subnet Mask........................116 Gateway........................116 RAW-Port........................117 VXI-11-Port........................117 Transfer........................117 Link..........................117 IP-Status........................117 Reset........................... 117 SAVE........................... 118 IP Mode Selects the mode for assigning the IP address. "MAN"...
  • Page 117 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols Remote command: n.a. RAW-Port Displays the visa resource string for remote control over LAN, using TCP/IP socket protocol. This port is manually configured if IP Mode is set to "MAN". Remote command: n.a.

  • Page 118: Usb Interface

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols SAVE Saves static IP settings. Remote command: n.a. 8.1.2 USB interface You can use the USB B interface for remote control and data transfer from a controller PC.
  • Page 119 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols ification. The USB-TMC protocol supports service queries, triggers, and other GPIB- specific instructions. VISA drivers are installed and that it can be used directly in the corresponding environ- ments.

  • Page 120: Gpib Interface (Iec/Ieee Bus Interface)

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols Settings VCP........................120 USB..........................120 USB VCP Sets "USB VCP" as instrument interface. For details, see "USB VCP" on page 118. Sets "USB" as instrument interface. For details, see "USB TMC"...

  • Page 121: Lxi Browser Interface

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols Figure 8-5: GPIB address menu To assign the GPIB (IEE488) address 1. Select "ADDRESS" softkey item to set the GPIB address. 2. Enter the required value. 3. Select "SAVE" to confirm the setting. The controller must address the instrument with the GPIB bus address.
  • Page 122 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols front panel devices via a WEB interface. The central tool for this type of configuration is a browser. LXI-compatible devices are divided into three classes, A, B and C, where the function- ality of the classes is based on each other hierarchically: Figure 8-6: LXI classes ●...

  • Page 123: Scpi

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Remote control interfaces and protocols Figure 8-7: Instrument web browser view 8.1.5 SCPI SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands - messages - are used for remote control. Commands that are not taken from the SCPI standard fol- low the SCPI syntax rules.

  • Page 124: Setting Up Remote Control Connection

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Setting up remote control connection tion time by means of a channel-specific resource string. For more information about VISA, refer to its user documentation. 8.2 Setting up remote control connection The resource string represents an addressing scheme that is used to establish a com- munication session with the instrument.
  • Page 125 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Setting up remote control connection The IP address (host address/computer name) is used by the programs to identify and control the instrument. It is automatically assigned by the DHCP server the first time that the device is registered on the network.

  • Page 126: Usb Connection

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Setting up remote control connection 8.2.2 USB connection Chapter 8.1.2, "USB interface", on page 118 for configuring the USB parameters. For remote control over the USB connection, the PC and the instrument must be con- nected over the USB B interface at the rear panel of the instrument.

  • Page 127: Starting And Stopping Remote Control

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Starting and stopping remote control Remote control via SCPI for additional information on the characteristics, control commands and messages of the GPIB interface. Chapter 8.1.3, "GPIB interface (IEC/IEEE bus interface)", on page 120 for config- uring the GPIB parameters.

  • Page 128: Status Reporting System

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Status reporting system To return to manual control: 1. Select "UNLOCK" softkey. 2. VXI-11 protocol (LAN or USB interface): Use &GTL interface message. The instrument switches to manual control. 8.4 Status reporting system The status reporting system stores all information on the current operating state of the instrument and errors which have occurred.
  • Page 129 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Status reporting system Figure 8-8: Structure of the STATus:QUEStionable register Any part of a status register system can be read by query commands. A decimal value is returned and represents the bit pattern of the requested register. Each SCPI register is 16 bits wide and has various functions.

  • Page 130: Contents Of The Status Registers

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Status reporting system Example: STAT:QUES:ISUM1:COND? EVENt ● The EVENt status register is set (1) until it is queried. After reading (query), the EVENt status register is set to zero. The description of registers is only used for general explanation. Due to the complexity, we recommend the general accessible SCPI standard document for more detailed information.
  • Page 131 ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Status reporting system 8.4.2.2 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]?. See Figure 8-8. Table 8-2: Bits of the STATus:QUEStionable register Bit No.

  • Page 132: Error Queue

    ® Network operation and remote control R&S NGC100 Status reporting system The returned value is always a decimal number that represents the bit pattern of the queried register. This number is evaluated by the controller program. Decimal representation of a bit pattern (binary weights) The STB and ESR registers contain 8 bits, the status registers 16 bits.

  • Page 133: Remote Control Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Common setting commands 9 Remote control commands This chapter provides the description of all remote commands available for the R&S NGC100 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 134 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Common setting commands *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> Range: 0 to 255 Usage: Query only *IDN? Identification...
  • Page 135 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Common setting commands *SRE <Contents> Service request enable Sets the service request enable register to the indicated value. This command deter- mines the condition that a service request is triggered. The query *SRE? returns a dec- imal value of the service request enable register which corresponds to the binary- weighted sum of all bits.

  • Page 136: System Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 System commands Stores the current instrument settings under the specified number in an internal mem- ory. The settings can be recalled using the command with the associated num- *RCL ber. Parameters: <Number> Range: 0..9 Manual operation: "SAVE"...
  • Page 137 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 System commands SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe <Mode> SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Sets or querries the front panel control 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.

  • Page 138: Display Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Display commands SYSTem:RWLock This command sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked and a message box is shown on the R&S NGC100 display. You are only able to unlock the front panel control via SCPI command on page 137.

  • Page 139: Trigger Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands DISPlay:TEXT[:DATA] <String> Displays a text message box on the front display. Example: DISP:TEXT 'NGC103 TEST' See also Example"DISPlay settings" on page 138. 9.4 Trigger commands The TRIGger subsystem contains the commands for configuring the trigger signal. Example: TRIGger settings The example represents the remote control commands for configuring the trigger sig- nal.
  • Page 140 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Each channel of the power supply is considered as separate "instrument", which is required by the SCPI standard. Therefore, the SCPI commands use the INSTRument node to select a channel. You can only address the number of channels a device is equipped with, e.g. two chan- nels for the R&S NGC102(-G) and three channels for the R&S NGC103(-G).

  • Page 141: Voltage Setting

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands INSTrument[:SELect] <arg0> INSTrument[:SELect]? Sets or queries a channel. Each channel of the power supply is considered as sepa- rate „instrument“, which is required by the SCPI standard. Parameters: <arg0> OUTPut1 | OUTPut2 | OUTPut3 | OUTP1 | OUTP2 | OUTP3 OUTPut1, OUTP1 Channel 1 (CH1).
  • Page 142 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Example: Configuring the output voltage This example contains all commands to configure and query the output voltage. // ************************************************ // Select the channel // ************************************************ INST OUT1 // ************************************************ // Set the voltage value // ************************************************ // selects a channel and sets the voltage VOLT 10...

  • Page 143: Current Setting

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands MINimum 0.000E+00 MAXimum 3.2050E+01 Example: Example"Configuring the output voltage" on page 142. Manual operation: "Voltage" on page 47 "[3.3V] / [5V] / [12V]" on page 48 "Voltage / Current" on page 55 [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {UP | DOWN} Increases resp.
  • Page 144 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Example: Configuring the current output // ************************************************ // Select the channel // ************************************************ INST OUT1 // ************************************************ // Set the current value // ************************************************ // selects a channel and sets the current CURR 2 // queries the current of the selected channel CURR?
  • Page 145 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands <Current> Current value depending on the instrument type. Adjustable in 0.1 mA (1 < 1 A) / 1 mA (1 ≥ 1 A) steps. MINimum 0.5 mA MAXimum 10 A for R&S NGC101(-G) 5 A for R&S NGC102(-G) 3 A for R&S NGC103(-G) Example:...

  • Page 146: Combined Voltage And Current Settings

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands 9.5.4 Combined voltage and current settings The APPLy subsystem provides a command that enables you to set the current and voltage of a channel in one step. APPLy {<Voltage> | DEF | MIN | MAX} [,{<Current> | DEF | MIN | MAX}][,{OUT1 | OUT2 | OUT3}] APPLy? Sets or queries the voltage and current value of the selected channel.
  • Page 147 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 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 148: Fuse Setting

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands *RST: OFF | 0 Example: Example"Activating the channels" on page 147. Options: The command is not supported for R&S NGC101(-G). Manual operation: "[CH1 On/Off] / [CH2 On/Off] / [CH3 On/Off]" on page 48 "[Master On/Off] / [Output On/Off]"...
  • Page 149 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Example: Configuring fuses This example contains all commands to configure and query the fuse states and set- tings. // ************************************************ // Activate a fuse // ************************************************ INST OUT1 // selects a channel and activates the overcurrent protection FUSE 1 // queries the state of the overcurrent protection in the selected channel FUSE?
  • Page 150 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands FUSE:LINK? 2 // response 1 // ************************************************ // Unlink linked overcurrent protection // ************************************************ FUSE:UNLink 2 // queries the combined overcurrent protection of the selected channel FUSE:LINK? 2 // response 0 ......................... 150 FUSE:DELay ........................150 FUSE:LINK...
  • Page 151 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Manual operation: "LINKED TO" on page 59 FUSE:TRIPed? Queries the fuse trip of the previous selected channel. Return values: <state> 1: Fuse is tripped. 0: Fuse is not tripped. Example: Example"Configuring fuses" on page 149.

  • Page 152: Ovp Setting

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Manual operation: "FUSE" on page 47 "ACTIVATE" on page 58 9.5.7 OVP setting The VOLTage:PROTection subsystem contains the commands for setting the over- voltage protection parameters for the output channels. The default unit is V. User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─...
  • Page 153 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Example: Configuring the overvoltage protection // ************************************************ // Set the overvoltage protection value // ************************************************ INST OUT1 //activates the OVP of the previous selected channel VOLT:PROT 1 // selects a channel and sets the OVP VOLT:PROT:LEV 5 // queries the output overvoltage value of a channel VOLT:PROT:LEV?
  • Page 154 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands ................154 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar ................154 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:LEVel ................154 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:MODE ..............155 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? ................. 155 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe] [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar Resets the OVP state of the selected channel. If the OVP has tripped, the OVP mes- sage on the display is cleared for the selected channel. Example: Example"Configuring the overvoltage protection"...

  • Page 155: Opp Setting

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Example: Example"Configuring the overvoltage protection" on page 153. Manual operation: "MODE" on page 64 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? Queries the OVP state of the previous selected channel. Return values: <state> 1: OVP is tripped. 0: OVP is not tripped. Example: Example"Configuring the overvoltage protection"...
  • Page 156 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Example: Configuring the overpower protection // ************************************************ // Set the overpower protection value // ************************************************ INST OUT1 //activates the OPP of the previous selected channel POW:PROT 1 // selects a channel and sets the OPP POW:PROT:LEV 5 // queries the output overvoltage value of a channel POW:PROT:LEV?
  • Page 157 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Configuration commands Manual operation: "ACTIVATE" on page 64 "ACTIVATE" on page 64 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel {<Voltage> | MIN | MAX | DEF} [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel? [MIN | MAX | DEF] Sets or queries OPP value of the previous selected channel. Parameters: <Level>...

  • Page 158: Measurement Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Measurement commands Example: Example"Configuring the overpower protection" on page 156. Manual operation: "OVP / OPP" on page 47 "ACTIVATE" on page 64 9.6 Measurement commands The MEASure subsystem provides commands to query the voltage and current values of a channel.

  • Page 159: Advanced Operating Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands Example: MEAS:ENER:STAT ON Activates the energy meter function. Manual operation: "ACTIVATE" on page 74 MEASure[:SCALar]:ENERgy:RESet Resets the energy meter value of the previous selected channel. Usage: Setting only Manual operation: "Clear" on page 75 MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]? Queries the measured power value of the previous selected channel.
  • Page 160 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands Example: Configuring an arbitrary sequence This programming example generates an arbitrary sequence for a selected channel. The sequence starts at 1 V and 1 A for 1 sec, and both values are incremented each second by 1.
  • Page 161 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands ..................163 ARBitrary:TRIGgered[:STATe] ......................164 ARBitrary[:STATe] ......................164 ARBitrary:DATA ARBitrary:BEHavior:END {OFF | HOLD} ARBitrary:BEHavior:END? Sets or queries the arbitrary endpoint behavior, when arbitrary function is finished. Parameters: OFF | HOLD If the arbitrary function is finished, the respective channel is deactivated automatically.
  • Page 162 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands ARBitrary:FNAMe {<Filename>},[{INT | EXT |DEF]} ARBitrary:FNAMe? Sets or queries the file name and storage location for the arbitrary function. Parameters: <Filename> e.g. “ARB01.CSV“,INT Internal memory. USB stick. Internal memory. Example: Example"Configuring an arbitrary sequence" on page 160.
  • Page 163 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands Example: INST OUT1 ARB:DATA 10,1,0.5,0 ARB:REP 10 ARB:FNAM "ARB01.CSV",INT ARB:SAVE Example: See also Example"Configuring an arbitrary sequence" on page 160. Manual operation: "SAVE" on page 88 "SAVE" on page 90 ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE {SINGle | RUN} ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE? Sets or queries the arbitrary trigger mode of the previous selected channel.

  • Page 164: Easyramp Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands ARBitrary[:STATe] {OFF | ON | 0 |1} ARBitrary[:STATe]? Sets or queries the arbitrary function for the previous selected channel. Parameters: OFF | ON | 0 |1 ON |1 Arbitrary function is activated. OFF | 0 Arbitrary function is deactivated.

  • Page 165: Analog In

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP:DURation {<Duration> | MIN | MAX | DEF} [SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP:DURation? Sets or queries the duration of the voltage ramp. Parameters: <Duration> <Duration> | MIN | MAX | DEF <Duration> 10 ms to 10 s 1.00E-02.
  • Page 166 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands Example: Configuring Analog In signal //This example contains all commands to configure the Analog In function // selects channel 1 INST OUT 1 //activates Analog In function VOLT:AINP: ON //Set input unit of Analog In to volt VOLT:AINP:INP VOLT //set Analog In mode to step VOLT:AINP:MODE STEP...

  • Page 167: Sequencing

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:AINPut:THReshold {<Threshold> | MIN | MAX | DEF} [SOURce:]VOLTage:AINPut:THReshold? Sets or queries the threshold for the Analog In mode STEP. Parameters: <Input> <Threshold> | MIN | MAX | DEF <Threshold> 0 V to 10 V (adjustable in 100 mV steps) 0.0E+00 1.000E+01 1.00E+00...
  • Page 168 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Advanced operating commands SEQuence:CHANnel[:STATe] {OFF | ON | 0 |1} SEQuence:CHANnel[:STATe]? Sets or queries the power sequencing delay of the previous selected channel. Parameters: ON | OFF | 0 | 1 ON | 1 Sequencing delay is activated.

  • Page 169: Data And File Management Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands Manual operation: "TRIGGERED" on page 70 SEQuence[:STATe] {OFF | ON | 0 |1} SEQuence[:STATe]? Sets or queries the power sequencing function state. Parameters: ON | OFF | 0 | 1 ON | 1 Sequencing function is activated.
  • Page 170 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands Example: Saved TXT file. Take note that the correct storage space (in this case USB stick / EXT) is selected. #Device;HMC8043 #Device Name;NO NAME #Format;LOG #Date;2020-07-27 #Version;01.300-02.420-03.720 #Serial No.;020600485 #Mode;Unlimited #Logging Interval[s];1.000 #Specified Logging Count;-----...
  • Page 171 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands .......................173 [DATA:]LOG[:STATe] ......................... 174 DATA:DATA? ........................ 174 DATA:DELete ........................175 DATA:LIST? ....................... 175 DATA:POINts? ......................175 HCOPy:DATA? ......................176 HCOPy:FORMat ......................176 HCOPy:SIZE:X? ......................176 HCOPy:SIZE:Y? [DATA:]LOG:CHANnel[:STATe] {ON | OFF | 0 |1} [DATA:]LOG:CHANnel[:STATe]? Sets or queries the data logging function for the previous selected channel on or off.
  • Page 172 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands Internal memory. *RST: OFF | 0 Example: LOG:FNAM? -> “/INT/DATA/Test01.CSV“ Manual operation: "FILENAME" on page 80 [DATA:]LOG:FORMat {CSV | TXT} [DATA:]LOG:FORMat? Sets or queries the data logging file format. Parameters: CSV | TXT Comma separated values.
  • Page 173 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands Example: Example"Data logging on CH1 and CH2" on page 169. Manual operation: "MODE" on page 82 [DATA:]LOG:TIME <Time in seconds> [DATA:]LOG:TIME? Sets or queries the data logging time. Parameters: <Time in seconds>...
  • Page 174 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands DATA:DATA? {<Filename>},[{INT | EXT | DEF}] Returns the logging file data values of the selected storage location and file name. If no logging file is found, the message "No Logging Files found" is displayed. If no storage location is selected, the instrument queries the internal memory.
  • Page 175 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Data and file management commands DATA:LIST? [{INT | EXT | DEF}] Queries all saved logging files of the selected storage location. If no storage location is selected, the instrument queries the internal memory. Take note that the logging func- tion has to be activated, if you want to use the manual trigger mode (trigger via TRIG button).

  • Page 176: Status Reporting Commands

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Status reporting commands HCOPy:FORMat {BMP | PNG} HCOPy:FORMat? Sets or queries the data format of the screenshot. Parameters: BMP | PNG Windows Bitmap Format. Portable Network Graphic. Manual operation: "FORMAT" on page 98 HCOPy:SIZE:X? Returns the horizontal expansion of the screenshots.

  • Page 177: Status:questionable Registers

    ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Status reporting commands STATus:OPERation:ENABle <Enable_value> STATus:OPERation:ENABle? Sets or queries the bits in the enable register for the Standard Operation Register group. Parameters: <Enable_value> Enable bit register Range: 1 to 65535 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? Returns the contents of the EVENt part of the status register to check whether an event has occurred since the last reading.
  • Page 178 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Status reporting commands STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <Enable_value> Sets the enable mask that allows true conditions in the EVENt part to be reported in the summary bit. If a bit in the enable part is set to 1 and its associated event bit transi- tions to true, a positive transition occurs in the summary bit and is reported to the next higher level.
  • Page 179 ® Remote control commands R&S NGC100 Status reporting commands STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<n>[:EVENt]? Queries 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. Parameters: <Event>...

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    ® Troubleshooting R&S NGC100 Problems during firmware update 10 Troubleshooting ● Displaying status information................180 ● Problems during firmware update................. 180 ● Problems with remote control over LAN..............181 ● Contacting customer support................181 10.1 Displaying status information The R&S NGC100 displays notifications to inform you on current settings and states. It distinguishes between status, information, and warning and error notifications.

  • Page 181: Problems With Remote Control Over Lan

    ® Troubleshooting R&S NGC100 Contacting customer support 10.3 Problems with remote control over LAN 10.3.1 Cannot establish a LAN connection If you have problems to establish a LAN connection as described in Chapter 8.1.1, "LAN interface", on page 114: 1. Check if the TCP/IP address information is valid. 2.
  • Page 182 ® Troubleshooting R&S NGC100 Contacting customer support Figure 10-1: QR code to the Rohde & Schwarz support page User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 183: Transport

    ® Transport R&S NGC100 11 Transport Lifting and carrying "Lifting and carrying the product" on page 10. Packing Use the original packaging material. It consists of antistatic wrap for electrostatic pro- tection and packing material designed for the product. If you do not have the original packaging, use similar materials that provide the same level of protection.

  • Page 184: Maintenance, Storage And Disposal

    ® Maintenance, storage and disposal R&S NGC100 Internal battery replacement 12 Maintenance, storage and disposal The product does not require regular maintenance. It only requires occasional clean- ing. It is however advisable to check the nominal data from time to time. ●...

  • Page 185: Storage

    ® Maintenance, storage and disposal R&S NGC100 Disposal 12.4 Storage Protect the product against dust. Ensure that the environmental conditions, e.g. tem- perature range and climatic load, meet the values specified in the data sheet. 12.5 Disposal Rohde & Schwarz is committed to making careful, ecologically sound use of natural resources and minimizing the environmental footprint of our products.

  • Page 186: Applications

    ® Applications R&S NGC100 Series mode 13 Applications To increase output voltage and currents, it is possible to operate the channels in series or parallel mode. In general, the output voltages of R&S NGC100 to be combined are independent. For safety information, see Chapter 3.1.6, "Connecting to power", on page 22.

  • Page 187: Parallel Mode

    ® Applications R&S NGC100 Parallel mode 13.2 Parallel mode If it is necessary to increase the total current, the power supply outputs must be wired in parallel. The maximum total current is the sum of the individual currents of all sour- ces connected in parallel.

  • Page 188: Annex

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 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 189: Scpi Command Structure

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 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 190 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 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} ●...

  • Page 191: Scpi Parameters

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 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 192 ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 Messages and SCPI command structure Special numeric values The text listed below are interpreted as special numeric values. In the case of a query, the numeric value is provided. ● MIN/MAX ● MINimum and MAXimum denote the minimum and maximum value Example: VOLT:PROT? MAX...

  • Page 193: Overview Of Syntax Elements

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 Messages and SCPI command structure Example: HEADer:HEADer #45168xxxxxxxx ASCII character # introduces the data block. The next number indicates how many of the following digits describe the length of the data block. In the example, the four fol- lowing digits indicate the length to be 5168 bytes.

  • Page 194: Responses To Queries

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 Command sequence and synchronization Special characters Table A-3: 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 195: Preventing Overlapping Execution

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 Command sequence and synchronization A.2.1 Preventing overlapping execution To prevent an overlapping execution of commands the commands *OPC, *OPC? or *WAI can be used. All three commands cause a certain action only to be carried out after the hardware has been set.

  • Page 196: Using Several Threads In The Controller Application

    ® Additional basics on remote control R&S NGC100 Command sequence and synchronization 2. Send the overlapped command with *OPC?. 3. Wait for a service request. The service request indicates that the overlapped command has finished. Event status register (ESE) 1. Set the OPC mask bit (bit no. 0) in the ESE: *ESE 1 2.

  • Page 197: List Of Commands

    ® List of commands R&S NGC100 List of commands [DATA:]LOG:CHANnel[:STATe]........................171 [DATA:]LOG:COUNt............................171 [DATA:]LOG:FNAMe............................171 [DATA:]LOG:FORMat.............................172 [DATA:]LOG:INTerval............................. 172 [DATA:]LOG:MODE............................172 [DATA:]LOG:TIME............................173 [DATA:]LOG:TRIGgered..........................173 [DATA:]LOG[:STATe]............................173 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]..................144 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {UP | DOWN}............145 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:INCRement]....................145 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar......................156 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel......................157 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:TRIPped?.....................157 [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe]......................157 [SOURce:]VOLTage:AINPut:INPut.........................166 [SOURce:]VOLTage:AINPut:MODE.......................166 [SOURce:]VOLTage:AINPut:THReshold......................167 [SOURce:]VOLTage:AINPut[:STATe]......................167 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar......................154 [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:LEVel......................
  • Page 198 ® List of commands R&S NGC100 ARBitrary:FNAMe............................162 ARBitrary:LOAD.............................162 ARBitrary:REPetitions............................162 ARBitrary:SAVE............................. 162 ARBitrary:TRIGgered:MODE......................... 163 ARBitrary:TRIGgered[:STATe]........................163 ARBitrary[:STATe]............................164 DATA:DATA?..............................174 DATA:DELete..............................174 DATA:LIST?..............................175 DATA:POINts?............................... 175 DISPlay:TEXT:CLEar............................. 138 DISPlay:TEXT[:DATA]............................139 FUSE:DELay..............................150 FUSE:LINK..............................150 FUSE:TRIPed?.............................. 151 FUSE:UNLink {1 | 2 | 3}..........................151 FUSE[:STATe]..............................151 HCOPy:DATA?...............................175 HCOPy:FORMat............................
  • Page 199 ® List of commands R&S NGC100 STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?........................177 SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe..........................137 SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate]........................137 SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?..........................137 SYSTem:LOCal..............................137 SYSTem:REMote............................138 SYSTem:RWLock............................138 SYSTem:VERSion?............................138 TRIGger:SLOPe.............................139 User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─ 01...

  • Page 200: Index

    ® Index R&S NGC100 Index Symbols Applications Parallel mode ............187 *OPC ................195 Series mode .............. 186 *OPC? ................195 Arrow keys ................ 50 *WAI ................195 Back key About Front panel keys ............46 CSV ................108 Backlight Access Display ..............
  • Page 201 ® Index R&S NGC100 Connector Device-specific commands AC power supply ............30 SCPI syntax .............. 190 GPIB ................30 Display Ground terminal ............31 Active elements ............40 IEC/IEEE ..............30 Backlight ..............106 Kensington lock ............31 Contrast ..............106 LAN ................
  • Page 202 ® Index R&S NGC100 Standby ............... 29 How to: USB connector ............29 Activating channel output ..........56 Front panel keys Activating fuse control ..........57 Back key ..............46 Activating the channel output ........34 Interactive softkeys ............. 46 Adjust the GPIB bus address ........
  • Page 203 ® Index R&S NGC100 GPIB ................. 120 Miscellaneous functions LAN ................114 Access ..............102 Remote control ............112 CSV ................108 USB ................118 Date & time ............... 104 IP address ............... 124 Device information ............ 103 Dynamic ..............116 Device name .............
  • Page 204 ® Index R&S NGC100 Power Interfaces ..............44 Connecting the instrument .......... 22 Protocols ..............112 Power derating ..............51 Start ................127 Power key Stop ................127 Front panel ..............29 Remote control basics Power key state ..............29 Command sequence ..........
  • Page 205 ® Index R&S NGC100 Numeric suffixes ............190 Status reporting system ..........128 Optional mnemonics ..........190 Contents of the status registers ........ 130 Special characters ............ 194 Error queue ............... 132 Syntax elements ............193 Structure of a SCPI status register ......128 Screen intensity Subnet mask ..............116 Display ..............
  • Page 206 ® Index R&S NGC100 Voltage and current Access ................ 54 How to: set ..............54 VXI-11 port ...............117 Wait Remote ..............135 Ways of operation ............. 35 White papers ..............17 User Manual 1179.1687.02 ─ 01...

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