R&S NGE-K101 User manual

R&S®NGE100B
Power Supply
User Manual
User Manual
Version 02
5601134302
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This manual describes the following R&S®NGE100B models and options:
●R&S®NGE102B 2-Channel PSU (5601.3800.02)
●R&S®NGE103B 3-Channel PSU (5601.3800.03)
●R&S®NGE-K101 Ethernet Remote Control (5601.2204.03)
●R&S®NGE-K102 Wireless LAN Remote Control (5601.2210.03)
●R&S®NGE-K103 Digital Trigger I/O (5601.2227.03)
The contents of this manual correspond to firmware version 1.50 or higher.
The software contained in this product uses several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open
Source Acknowledgment" document, which is available for download from the R&S NGE100B product page at www.rohde-
schwarz.com/product/nge100b > "Downloads" > "Firmware".
Rohde & Schwarz would like to thank the open source community for their valuable contribution to embedded computing.
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Subject to change – Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
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The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S®NGE100B is abbreviated as R&S NGE100B. R&S® is abbrevi-
ated as R&S.
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Safety Instructions
Instrucciones de seguridad
Sicherheitshinweise
Consignes de sécurité
Risk of injury and instrument damage
The instrument must be used in an appropriate manner to prevent
electric shock, fire,
personal injury or instrument damage.
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Do not open the instrument casing.
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Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as
printed brochure with the instrument.
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Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Note that the data sheet may specify additional operating conditions.
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Keep the "Basic Safety Instructions" and the product documentation
in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento
El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para p
revenir
descargas eléctricas, incendios, lesiones o daños materiales.
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No abrir la carcasa del instrumento.
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Lea y cumpla las "Instrucciones de seguridad elementales"
suministradas con el instrumento como folleto impreso.
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Lea y cumpla las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en las
siguientes secciones. Se debe tener en cuenta que las
especificaciones técnicas pueden contener condiciones adicionales
para su uso.
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Guarde bien las instrucciones de seguridad elementales, así como
la documentación del producto, y entréguelas a usuarios
posteriores.
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Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät
Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen
Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu
verhindern.
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Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht.
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Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise",
die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen.
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Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden
Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere
Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
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Bewahren Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise" und die
Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere
Benutzer des Produkts weiter.
Risque de blessures et d'endommagement de l'appareil
L'ap
pareil doit être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d'éviter
les électrocutions, incendies, dommages corporels et matériels.
●
N'ouvrez pas le boîtier de l'appareil.
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Lisez et respectez les "consignes de sécurité fondamentales"
fournies avec l’appareil sous forme de brochure imprimée.
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Lisez et respectez les instructions de sécurité dans les sections
suivantes. Il ne faut pas oublier que la fiche technique peut indiquer
des conditions d’exploitation supplémentaires.
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Gardez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales et la
documentation produit dans un lieu sûr et transmettez ces
documents aux autres utilisateurs.
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Contents
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation...................................................................8
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................................8
1.2.2 Other Conventions.......................................................................................................... 8
2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B...................................................................9
3 Important Notes....................................................................................10
3.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Ambient Conditions.................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Measurement Categories............................................................................................11
3.4 Mains Voltage...............................................................................................................11
3.5 Limits............................................................................................................................12
4 Quick Start............................................................................................13
4.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................ 13
4.1.1 Safety............................................................................................................................ 14
4.1.2 Intended Operation....................................................................................................... 15
4.1.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 17
4.1.4 Setting Up the Instrument............................................................................................. 17
4.1.4.1 Bench Operation........................................................................................................... 18
4.1.4.2 Rack Mounting.............................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Overview of Controls.....................................................................................................19
4.2.1.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................19
4.2.1.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2 Switching On the Instrument......................................................................................... 22
4.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 Selecting the Channels................................................................................................. 23
4.3.2 Setting the Output Voltage and Current Limit................................................................23
4.3.3 Activating the Channels Output.....................................................................................23
4.3.4 Storing/Recalling of Instrument Settings....................................................................... 23
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4.4 Maintenance................................................................................................................ 24
5 Instrument Functions.......................................................................... 25
5.1 User Interface.............................................................................................................. 25
5.1.1 Screen Layout............................................................................................................... 25
5.1.2 Function Keys............................................................................................................... 28
5.1.3 Virtual Keyboard............................................................................................................29
5.1.4 Navigation Controls.......................................................................................................30
5.1.4.1 Rotary Knob.................................................................................................................. 31
5.1.4.2 Arrow Keys....................................................................................................................31
5.1.4.3 Live-Mode..................................................................................................................... 31
5.1.5 Menu............................................................................................................................. 32
5.2 Power Derating............................................................................................................34
5.3 Output Modes.............................................................................................................. 34
5.4 Basic Functions.......................................................................................................... 35
5.4.1 Setting the Channels Voltage and Current....................................................................35
5.4.2 Tracking Function..........................................................................................................36
5.4.3 Activating Fuse..............................................................................................................37
5.4.4 Activating the Channels Output.....................................................................................38
5.4.5 Store and Recall............................................................................................................38
5.5 Advanced Functions...................................................................................................40
5.5.1 Protection...................................................................................................................... 40
5.5.2 Fuse.............................................................................................................................. 42
5.5.3 EasyArb.........................................................................................................................43
5.5.4 EasyRamp.....................................................................................................................44
5.5.5 Digital Trigger I/O.......................................................................................................... 45
5.6 Connecting to a Network............................................................................................48
5.6.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................................ 48
5.6.1.1 Wired Connection..........................................................................................................48
5.6.1.2 Wireless Connection..................................................................................................... 50
5.6.2 USB Connection............................................................................................................51
5.7 General Instrument Settings...................................................................................... 52
5.7.1 Instrument Information.................................................................................................. 52
5.7.2 General Instrument Settings......................................................................................... 53
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5.7.3 Managing Options......................................................................................................... 54
5.7.4 Reset Instrument...........................................................................................................55
5.7.5 System Test...................................................................................................................55
5.7.6 Updating the Firmware..................................................................................................56
5.7.7 Help...............................................................................................................................57
6 Remote Control.................................................................................... 59
6.1 Interfaces and Protocols............................................................................................ 59
6.1.1 USB...............................................................................................................................59
6.1.1.1 USB VCP...................................................................................................................... 59
6.1.1.2 USB TMC...................................................................................................................... 60
6.1.2 LAN............................................................................................................................... 61
6.1.3 WLAN............................................................................................................................61
6.1.4 LXI.................................................................................................................................62
6.1.5 SCPI..............................................................................................................................63
6.1.6 VISA.............................................................................................................................. 64
6.2 Setting Up Remote Control Connection....................................................................64
6.3 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax...................................................................... 65
6.3.1 Structure of a Command............................................................................................... 65
6.3.1.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................... 65
6.3.1.2 Device-Specific Commands.......................................................................................... 66
6.3.1.3 Overview of Syntax Elements....................................................................................... 69
6.3.2 Parameters....................................................................................................................70
6.3.2.1 Numeric Values............................................................................................................. 70
6.3.2.2 Special Numeric Values................................................................................................ 70
6.3.2.3 Boolean Parameters..................................................................................................... 71
6.3.2.4 Text................................................................................................................................71
6.3.2.5 Strings........................................................................................................................... 71
6.3.2.6 Block Data.....................................................................................................................72
6.3.3 Structure of a Program Message.................................................................................. 72
6.3.4 Responses to Queries...................................................................................................72
6.4 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization............................................73
6.5 Remote Control - Commands.................................................................................... 73
6.5.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................... 74
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6.5.2 System Commands.......................................................................................................76
6.5.3 Firmware Update...........................................................................................................79
6.5.4 HCOPY......................................................................................................................... 79
6.5.5 Channel Selecting......................................................................................................... 79
6.5.6 Output Setting............................................................................................................... 80
6.5.7 Fuse Setting.................................................................................................................. 83
6.5.8 OVP Setting.................................................................................................................. 85
6.5.9 OPP Setting.................................................................................................................. 86
6.5.10 Measurement Commands.............................................................................................88
6.5.11 Voltage and Current Configuration Commands............................................................ 89
6.5.12 EasyRamp Commands................................................................................................. 90
6.5.13 Arbitrary Commands..................................................................................................... 91
6.5.14 DIO Commands............................................................................................................ 93
7 Applications..........................................................................................98
7.1 Parallel and Serial Mode.............................................................................................98
7.1.1 Serial Mode................................................................................................................... 98
7.1.2 Parallel Mode................................................................................................................ 99
Index....................................................................................................101
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Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 Documentation Overview
This section provides an overview of the R&S NGE100B user documentation. You find
it on the product page at:
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nge100b > "Downloads"
Getting started manual
Introduces the R&S NGE100B and describes how to set up and start working with the
product. A printed version is included in the delivery.
User manual
The 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, instrument
interfaces and error messages.
Service manual
The service manual is available for registered users on the global Rohde & Schwarz
information system (GLORIS, https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com).
Basic safety instructions
Contains safety instructions, operating conditions and further important information.
The printed document is included in the delivery.
Brochure
The brochure provides an overview of the R&S NGE100B and shows its specific char-
acteristics. The technical specifications of the R&S NGE100B are included in the bro-
chure. It also lists the options and their order numbers as well as optional accessories.
Calibration certificate
The calibration certificates of your device are available online. Visit the R&S NGE100B
product page and select the item to download the calibration certificate. You will be for-
warded to a Gloris page.
https://gloris.rohde-schwarz.com/calcert.
Enter the device ID of your R&S NGE100B and download the certificate. You can find
the device ID either in the "Setup" menu or on the label on the rear panel.
Documentation Overview
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Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)
The release notes list new features, improvements and known issues of the current
firmware version, and describe the firmware installation.
The open source acknowledgment document provides verbatim license texts of the
used open source software.
See http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nge100b > "Downloads" > "Firmware".
Application notes, application cards, white papers, etc.
These documents contain information about possible applications and background
information on various topics, see www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnotes.
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation
The following conventions are used throughout the R&S NGE100B manual.
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface elements" Names of graphical user interface elements on the
screen, such as dialog boxes, menus, options, but-
tons, and softkeys are enclosed by quotation marks.
Keys Name of key is bolded.
Filenames, commands, program code File names, commands, coding samples and screen
output are distinguished by their fonts.
Input User input is displayed in italics.
Links Links are displayed as underlined.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are
enclosed by quotation marks.
1.2.2 Other Conventions
Remote commands may include abbreviations to simplify input. In the description of
such commands, all parts that have to be entered are written in capital letters.
Additional text in lowercase characters is for information only.
Conventions Used in the Documentation
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