R&S NGU User manual

R&S®NGU
Source Measure Units
User Manual
1179253102
Version 03
(;ÝIO2)

This manual describes the following R&S®NGU models and options with firmware version 03.055 and
higher:
●R&S®NGU201 2-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.02)
●R&S®NGU401 4-QUADRANT SMU (3639.3763.03)
●R&S®NGU-B105 IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface (3661.0763.02 )
●R&S®NGU-K103 Digital I/O ports (3662.9335.02 )
●R&S®NGU-K104 Digital voltmeter functionality (3663.0390.02 )
●R&S®NGU-K106 Battery simulation (3663.0625.02 )
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1179.2531.02 | Version 03 | R&S®NGU
Throughout this manual, products from Rohde & Schwarz are indicated without the ® symbol, e.g. R&S®NGU is indicated as
R&S NGU

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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Safety information.........................................................................................................9
1.2 Korea certification class A........................................................................................... 9
1.3 Documentation overview..............................................................................................9
1.3.1 Manuals...........................................................................................................................9
1.3.2 Data sheet.....................................................................................................................10
1.3.3 Calibration certificate.....................................................................................................10
1.3.4 Release notes, open source acknowledgment............................................................. 10
1.4 Conventions used in the documentation..................................................................11
1.4.1 Typographical conventions............................................................................................11
1.4.2 Conventions for procedure descriptions........................................................................11
1.4.3 Notes on screenshots....................................................................................................11
2 Welcome to R&S NGU......................................................................... 12
3 Important notes....................................................................................13
3.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Ambient conditions.....................................................................................................13
3.3 Measurement categories............................................................................................ 14
3.4 Mains voltage.............................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Limits............................................................................................................................15
4 Getting started......................................................................................16
4.1 Putting into operation.................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Safety............................................................................................................................ 17
4.1.2 Intended operation........................................................................................................ 18
4.1.3 Unpacking and checking the instrument....................................................................... 19
4.1.4 Setting up the instrument.............................................................................................. 20
4.1.4.1 Bench operation............................................................................................................ 20
4.1.4.2 Rack mounting.............................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Overview of controls......................................................................................................22
4.2.1.1 Front panel.................................................................................................................... 22

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4.2.1.2 Rear panel.....................................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Switching on the instrument.......................................................................................... 26
4.3 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
5.1 Display overview......................................................................................................... 29
5.1.1 Status bar information................................................................................................... 29
5.1.2 Channel display area.................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Using the touchscreen............................................................................................... 33
5.2.1 Using gestures.............................................................................................................. 33
5.2.2 Accessing functionality in the home window................................................................. 33
5.2.2.1 Settings button.............................................................................................................. 34
5.2.2.2 Voltage and current inputs............................................................................................ 34
5.2.3 Input data...................................................................................................................... 35
5.3 Front panel keys..........................................................................................................36
5.3.1 Menu controls................................................................................................................36
5.3.1.1 Home key...................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.1.2 Settings key...................................................................................................................36
5.3.1.3 User key........................................................................................................................ 39
5.3.2 Navigation controls........................................................................................................40
5.3.3 Output and channel controls......................................................................................... 40
5.4 Power derating............................................................................................................ 40
5.5 Operation modes.........................................................................................................41
5.5.1 Voltage and current priority modes............................................................................... 42
6 Instrument functions........................................................................... 44
6.1 Setting the channels voltage and current.................................................................44
6.2 Activating the channel output....................................................................................45
6.2.1 Set constant resistance.................................................................................................46
6.2.2 Fast transient response.................................................................................................47
6.2.3 Output........................................................................................................................... 48
6.2.3.1 Impedance.................................................................................................................... 48
6.2.3.2 Delay............................................................................................................................. 49

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6.2.3.3 Trigger events............................................................................................................... 50
6.2.3.4 Output mode................................................................................................................. 51
6.3 Current priority mode................................................................................................. 52
6.4 Capacitance mode...................................................................................................... 53
6.5 Ranges / Digital voltmeter (DVM) / PLC.................................................................... 55
6.6 Modulation input......................................................................................................... 59
6.7 Battery simulator.........................................................................................................61
6.8 Protection.................................................................................................................... 65
6.8.1 Overcurrent protection (OCP)....................................................................................... 65
6.8.2 Overvoltage protection (OVP)....................................................................................... 66
6.8.3 Overpower protection (OPP).........................................................................................66
6.8.4 Safety limits...................................................................................................................67
6.8.5 Oscillation detection...................................................................................................... 68
6.9 Trigger / Digital I/O...................................................................................................... 68
6.10 Advanced features...................................................................................................... 73
6.10.1 Arbitrary.........................................................................................................................73
6.10.2 Ramp.............................................................................................................................76
6.11 User key....................................................................................................................... 77
6.12 Screenshot...................................................................................................................78
6.13 Data logging................................................................................................................ 79
6.14 FastLog........................................................................................................................ 81
6.15 CSV settings................................................................................................................ 82
6.16 Graphical view window...............................................................................................84
6.17 File manager................................................................................................................ 86
6.18 Store and recall........................................................................................................... 87
6.19 Interfaces..................................................................................................................... 89
6.19.1 Network connection.......................................................................................................90
6.19.1.1 LAN connection.............................................................................................................91
6.19.2 VNC...............................................................................................................................93
6.19.3 FTP............................................................................................................................... 95
6.19.4 USB connection............................................................................................................ 97
6.19.5 GPIB address................................................................................................................98
6.20 General instrument settings...................................................................................... 99

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6.20.1 Licenses management.................................................................................................. 99
6.20.2 Appearance settings................................................................................................... 101
6.20.3 Sound settings............................................................................................................ 101
6.20.4 Date and time..............................................................................................................102
6.20.5 Device information...................................................................................................... 103
6.20.6 Update device............................................................................................................. 103
6.21 Device documentation..............................................................................................104
7 Remote control commands...............................................................105
7.1 Common setting commands....................................................................................105
7.2 System settings commands.....................................................................................108
7.3 Display commands....................................................................................................114
7.4 Trigger commands.................................................................................................... 115
7.5 Configuration commands.........................................................................................117
7.5.1 Safety limit setting....................................................................................................... 117
7.5.2 Voltage setting.............................................................................................................120
7.5.3 Current setting.............................................................................................................124
7.5.4 Resistance setting.......................................................................................................128
7.5.5 Combined setting of voltage and current setting.........................................................130
7.5.6 Output setting..............................................................................................................131
7.5.7 Ranges / DVM / PLC setting....................................................................................... 138
7.5.8 Source priority mode setting....................................................................................... 142
7.5.9 Modulation input..........................................................................................................142
7.5.10 Power line cycle setting...............................................................................................143
7.5.11 OCP setting.................................................................................................................143
7.5.12 OVP setting................................................................................................................. 149
7.5.13 OPP setting................................................................................................................. 152
7.5.14 GPIB and USB class setting....................................................................................... 155
7.6 Measurement commands......................................................................................... 156
7.7 Advanced operating commands..............................................................................162
7.7.1 Arbitrary.......................................................................................................................162
7.7.2 Ramp...........................................................................................................................168
7.7.3 Digital I/O.................................................................................................................... 169
7.7.4 Battery simulation........................................................................................................172

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7.8 Data and file management commands....................................................................178
7.9 Data logging commands.......................................................................................... 180
7.10 Status reporting commands.................................................................................... 187
7.10.1 STATus:OPERation Registers.....................................................................................188
7.10.2 STATus:QUEStionable Registers................................................................................ 190
8 Maintenance and support..................................................................193
8.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 193
8.2 Contacting customer support..................................................................................193
Annex.................................................................................................. 195
A Additional basics on remote control................................................195
A.1 Messages and command structure......................................................................... 195
A.1.1 Messages....................................................................................................................195
A.1.2 SCPI command structure............................................................................................ 196
A.2 Command sequence and synchronization............................................................. 201
A.2.1 Preventing overlapping execution............................................................................... 202
A.3 Status reporting system........................................................................................... 202
A.3.1 Structure of a SCPI status register..............................................................................202
List of commands.............................................................................. 207
Index....................................................................................................212

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Preface
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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-
ments. Use the R&S NGU only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating con-
ditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet.
Where do I find safety information?
Safety information is part of the product documentation. It warns you about the poten-
tial dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or damage caused
by dangerous situations. Safety information is provided as follows:
●The printed "Basic Safety Instructions" provide safety information in many lan-
guages and are delivered with the R&S NGU.
●Throughout the documentation, safety instructions are provided when you need to
take care during setup or operation.
1.2 Korea certification class A
이 기기는 업무용(A급) 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기
바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다.
1.3 Documentation overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S NGU user documentation.
1.3.1 Manuals
You find the documents on the R&S NGU product page at:
Documentation overview

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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. Includes the contents of the getting started manual.
The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immediate
display on the internet.
Basic safety instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is delivered with the instrument.
1.3.2 Data sheet
The datasheet contains the technical specifications of the R&S NGU source measure
units. It also lists all options with their order numbers and accessories.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/ngu
1.3.3 Calibration certificate
The document is available on https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com/calcert. You need the
device ID of your instrument, which you can find on a label on the rear panel.
1.3.4 Release notes, open source acknowledgment
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation. The open source acknowledg-
ment 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.
Documentation overview