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® R&S Source Measure Units Getting Started (;ÝHÛ2) 1179247702 Version 03...
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Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. ® 1179.2477.02 | Version 03 | R&S ® Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the symbol, e.g. ® R&S NGU are indicated as R&S NGU.
Safety information R&S 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 Instruc- tions". Keep the product documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
® Korea certification class A R&S Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하 시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. Getting Started 1179.2477.02 ─ 03...
You find the documents on the R&S NGU product page at: 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.
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the cur- rent firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the used open source software. It can also be read directly on the instrument. See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/ngu. Getting Started 1179.2477.02 ─ 03...
10 ms to 10 s. All R&S NGU source measure units are equipped with a color TFT display (800 pixels x 480 pixels) and enhanced with touch input capability. The R&S NGU can be remotely controlled via USB, LAN (LXI) interface and optional GPIB option.
Putting into operation R&S 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.
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® Putting into operation R&S Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instru- ment and the connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument: ●...
Safety Recommendations on secure operation The R&S NGU is designed to operate at local workplaces or in secured net- works (LAN). It should not be accessible from the internet, because of a potential security risk, e.g. attackers could misuse or damage your device.
® Putting into operation R&S Intended operation If it is assumed that a safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be shut down and secured against any unintended operation. Safe operation can no longer be assumed when: ● Instrument shows visible damage ●...
222 mm x 97 mm x 436 mm (8.74" x 3.82" x 17.17") Weight R&S NGU201 7.1 kg (15.65 lb) R&S NGU401 7.1 kg (15.65 lb) Unpacking and checking the instrument Unpack the R&S NGU source measure unit carefully and check the content of the package. Getting Started 1179.2477.02 ─ 03...
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● Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and other mechanical effects during transportation Delivery package The package contents contain the following items: ● R&S NGU source measure unit ● Four power cables ● One printed Getting Started manual ● One document folder containing a printed Basic Safety Instructions guide...
The R&S NGU is designed for benchtop and rackmount operation. 5.4.1 Bench operation On a benchtop, the R&S NGU source measure unit can either lie flat or stand on its feet. As shown in Figure 5-1, feet on the bottom can be folded out to set the instrument in an inclined position.
® Instrument tour R&S Overview of controls Instrument tour This chapter provides an overview of all the controls available in the R&S NGU models and steps to switch on the instrument for the first time. ● Overview of controls..................17 ●...
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Refer to datasheet for the channel voltage/current limits in the source and sink mode. Output terminals (5) The R&S NGU is a single channel source measure unit and it comes with the fol- lowing models: ● R&S NGU201 model is a 2 quadrant source measure unit ●...
Both models are equipped with "Force (High)", 2 x "Force (Low)", "Sense (High)", "Sense (Low)" and a ground terminal. With a jumper connecting the ground terminal and the additional "Force (Low)" connector, the R&S NGU provides good ground connection which is essential when measuring very small voltages and currents. Power key (6) The [Power] key switches the instrument on and off.
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Digital voltmeter (DVM) The DVM+ and DVM- pins on the channel connector are available only with R&S NGU201 model equipped with option R&S NGU-K104 (P/N: 3663.0390.02 ). Modulating signal (MOD) The MOD+ and MOD- pins on the channel connector are available only with R&S NGU401 model.
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For a detailed description on the connection setup, see section "LAN Connection" in the User Manual. Option IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface (13) An IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface can be ordered with option R&S NGU-B105 (P/N: 3661.0763.02). This interface is not user installable. Digital I/O connector (14) The Digital I/O option, R&S NGU-K103 (P/N: 3662.9335.02) must be installed for...
(100 V, 115 V or 230 V). Fuse rating The R&S NGU uses the same fuse ratings for all mains voltages. To change power fuse / mains voltage setting: 1. Peel off the yellow label sticker on the AC inlet.
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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. See "Store and Recall" in the User Manual.
The R&S NGU displays the home window. 2. Select voltage or current parameter in the home window. The R&S NGU displays an on-screen keypad to set the value. 3. Enter the required value. 4. Confirm value with the unit key (V/mV or A/mA).
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In "normal" sink mode, the colors are the same as in source mode: green if the current flowing into the R&S NGU is below the set current and red if the current is limited to the set value. The only visible indication of sink mode is the change of sign of the current readout to "Minus".
® Maintenance and support R&S Contacting customer support Maintenance and support Maintenance Regular maintenance improves the life span of the instrument, the following chap- ter provides information on instrument maintenance. Cleaning Before cleaning the instrument, ensure that it has been switched off and the power cable is disconnected.
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® Maintenance and support R&S Contacting customer support Contact information Contact our customer support center at www.rohde-schwarz.com/support, or fol- low this QR code: Figure 8-1: QR code to the Rohde & Schwarz support page Getting Started 1179.2477.02 ─ 03...
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Intended use ..........5 Unpacking and checking the instrument . 14 User manual ..........7 Maintenance Cleaning ..........26 Welcome to R&S NGU ......9 Open source acknowledgment (OSA) ..8 Overview of controls Front panel ..........17 Rear panel .......... 19 Getting Started 1179.2477.02 ─ 03...
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