R&S NGE100B Series User manual

R&S®NGE100B
Power Supply
User Manual
5601134302
Version 09
(Æ1=[2)

This manual describes the following R&S®NGE100B models with firmware version 1.55 and higher:
●R&S®NGE102B 2-Channel PSU (5601.3800.02)
●R&S®NGE103B 3-Channel PSU (5601.3800.03)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
●R&S®NGE-K101 Ethernet Remote Control (5601.2204.03)
●1R&S®NGE-K102 Wireless LAN Remote Control (5601.2210.03)
●R&S®NGE-K103 Digital Trigger I/O (5601.2227.03)
1 Only available for instrument with serial number below 110000
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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.

Contents
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Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Safety information.........................................................................................................7
1.2 Korea certification class A........................................................................................... 7
1.3 Documentation overview..............................................................................................7
1.3.1 Manuals...........................................................................................................................7
1.3.2 Data sheet.......................................................................................................................8
1.3.3 Calibration certificate.......................................................................................................8
1.3.4 Release notes, open source acknowledgment............................................................... 8
1.4 Conventions used in the documentation....................................................................9
1.4.1 Typographical conventions..............................................................................................9
1.4.2 Notes on screenshots..................................................................................................... 9
2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B.................................................................10
3 Important notes.................................................................................... 11
3.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Ambient conditions.....................................................................................................11
3.3 Measurement categories............................................................................................ 12
3.4 Mains voltage.............................................................................................................. 12
3.5 Limits............................................................................................................................13
4 Getting started......................................................................................14
4.1 Putting into operation.................................................................................................14
4.1.1 Safety............................................................................................................................ 15
4.1.2 Intended operation........................................................................................................ 16
4.1.3 Unpacking and checking the instrument....................................................................... 18
4.1.4 Setting up the instrument.............................................................................................. 18
4.1.4.1 Bench operation............................................................................................................ 19
4.1.4.2 Rack mounting.............................................................................................................. 19
4.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................20
4.2.1 Overview of controls......................................................................................................20
4.2.1.1 Front panel.................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1.2 Rear panel.....................................................................................................................22

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4.2.2 Switching on the instrument.......................................................................................... 24
4.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................25
4.3.1 Selecting the channels.................................................................................................. 25
4.3.2 Setting the output voltage and current limit...................................................................25
4.3.3 Activating the channels output...................................................................................... 26
4.3.4 Storing/Recalling of instrument settings........................................................................26
5 Operating basics..................................................................................27
5.1 Display overview......................................................................................................... 27
5.1.1 Status bar information................................................................................................... 27
5.1.2 Channel display area.................................................................................................... 28
5.2 Front panel keys..........................................................................................................30
5.2.1 Function keys................................................................................................................ 30
5.2.1.1 Output and channel controls......................................................................................... 31
5.2.1.2 Navigation keys.............................................................................................................31
5.2.1.3 Instrument functions......................................................................................................31
5.2.1.4 Memory functions..........................................................................................................32
5.2.2 Navigation controls........................................................................................................32
5.2.2.1 Rotary knob...................................................................................................................32
5.2.2.2 Arrow keys.................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.2.3 Live-mode..................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Menu key.......................................................................................................................33
5.3 On-screen keyboard................................................................................................... 36
5.4 Power derating............................................................................................................ 36
5.5 Operation modes.........................................................................................................37
6 Instrument functions........................................................................... 39
6.1 Setting the voltage and current................................................................................. 39
6.2 Activating the channels output..................................................................................40
6.3 Electronic fuse............................................................................................................ 41
6.3.1 Activating fuse...............................................................................................................41
6.3.2 Fuse delay, fuse linking.................................................................................................42
6.4 Tracking function........................................................................................................ 43
6.5 Protection.................................................................................................................... 44
6.6 Digital trigger I/O......................................................................................................... 45

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6.7 Advanced functions....................................................................................................48
6.7.1 EasyArb.........................................................................................................................49
6.7.2 EasyRamp.....................................................................................................................50
6.8 Store and recall........................................................................................................... 52
6.9 Interfaces and protocols............................................................................................ 54
6.9.1 Network connection.......................................................................................................54
6.9.1.1 LAN connection.............................................................................................................54
6.9.1.2 Wireless LAN connection.............................................................................................. 56
6.9.2 USB connection............................................................................................................ 58
6.9.3 LXI.................................................................................................................................60
6.9.4 SCPI..............................................................................................................................62
6.9.5 VISA.............................................................................................................................. 62
6.9.6 Setting up remote control connection............................................................................62
6.10 General instrument settings...................................................................................... 63
6.10.1 Instrument information.................................................................................................. 64
6.10.2 General instrument settings.......................................................................................... 65
6.10.3 Managing options..........................................................................................................65
6.10.4 Reset instrument........................................................................................................... 66
6.10.5 System test................................................................................................................... 67
6.10.6 Updating the firmware................................................................................................... 68
6.10.7 Help...............................................................................................................................69
7 Remote control commands.................................................................70
7.1 Common setting commands......................................................................................70
7.2 System commands..................................................................................................... 73
7.3 Configuration commands...........................................................................................76
7.3.1 Channel selecting..........................................................................................................76
7.3.2 Voltage setting...............................................................................................................78
7.3.3 Current setting...............................................................................................................79
7.3.4 Combined voltage and current settings.........................................................................80
7.3.5 Output setting................................................................................................................80
7.3.6 Fuse setting...................................................................................................................83
7.3.7 OVP setting................................................................................................................... 87
7.3.8 OPP setting................................................................................................................... 90

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7.4 Measurement commands........................................................................................... 93
7.5 Advanced operating commands................................................................................93
7.5.1 Arbitrary commands...................................................................................................... 94
7.5.2 EasyRamp commands.................................................................................................. 96
7.5.3 DIO commands............................................................................................................. 97
7.6 Data and file management commands....................................................................102
7.7 Firmware update....................................................................................................... 102
8 Maintenance and support..................................................................103
8.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 103
8.2 Contacting customer support..................................................................................103
9 Applications........................................................................................105
9.1 Parallel and series mode.......................................................................................... 105
9.1.1 Series mode................................................................................................................ 105
9.1.2 Parallel mode.............................................................................................................. 106
Annex.................................................................................................. 108
A Additional basics on remote control................................................108
A.1 Messages and command structure......................................................................... 108
A.1.1 Messages....................................................................................................................108
A.1.2 SCPI command structure............................................................................................ 109
A.2 Command sequence and synchronization............................................................. 113
A.2.1 Preventing overlapping execution............................................................................... 113
List of commands...............................................................................114
Index....................................................................................................116

Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 Safety information
The product documentation helps you use the R&S NGE100B 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 NGE100B is intended for the development, production and verification of
electronic components and devices in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environ-
ments. Use the R&S NGE100B only for its designated purpose. Observe the operating
conditions 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 NGE100B.
●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 NGE100B user documentation.
1.3.1 Manuals
You find the documents on the R&S NGE100B product page at:
Documentation overview

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www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nge100b
Getting started
Introduces the R&S NGE100B power supply series and describes how to set up and
start working with the instrument. The printed document is delivered with the instru-
ment.
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 NGE100B power sup-
ply series. It also lists all options with their order numbers and accessories.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/brochure-datasheet/nge100b
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 downloaded from the instrument.
See www.rohde-schwarz.com/firmware/nge100b.
Documentation overview

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1.4 Conventions used in the documentation
1.4.1 Typographical conventions
The following text markers are used throughout this documentation:
Convention Description
"Graphical user interface ele-
ments"
All names of graphical user interface elements on the screen, such as
dialog boxes, menus, options, buttons, and softkeys are enclosed by
quotation marks.
[Keys] Key and knob names are enclosed by square brackets.
Filenames, commands,
program code
Filenames, commands, coding samples and screen output are distin-
guished by their font.
Input Input to be entered by the user is displayed in italics.
Links Links that you can click are displayed in blue font.
"References" References to other parts of the documentation are enclosed by quota-
tion marks.
1.4.2 Notes on screenshots
When describing the functions of the product, we use sample screenshots. These
screenshots are meant to illustrate as many as possible of the provided functions and
possible interdependencies between parameters. The shown values may not represent
realistic usage scenarios.
The screenshots usually show a fully equipped product, that is: with all options instal-
led. Thus, some functions shown in the screenshots may not be available in your par-
ticular product configuration.
Conventions used in the documentation

Welcome to R&S NGE100B
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2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B
The two or three-channel power supply series are based on a classical transformer
concept with high efficiency electronic pre-regulators and secondary linear regulators.
This concept allows the instrument to achieve the high output power within a minimum
space, high efficiency and lowest residual ripple.
The R&S NGE100B power supply series feature galvanically isolated, floating overload
and short-circuit proof outputs with adjustable power ratings. The outputs can be con-
nected in series or in parallel, thus making high currents and voltages available.
Multi-purpose protection functions are available for each channel which you can set
separately, such as overcurrent protection (FUSE), overvoltage protection (OVP), over-
power protection (OPP) and overtemperature protection (OTP). If such a limit is
reached, the affected output channel is automatically turned off and an indicator mes-
sage (FUSE, OVP, OPP or OTP) is displayed. The overcurrent protection can be linked
to other channel (FuseLink function). In this case, all linked channels are turned off
when the set channel reaches its limit.
The EasyArb function allows channel 1 (Ch 1) to have freely definable voltage and cur-
rent sequences with a timeframe as short as 10 ms. It allows you to vary the voltage or
current limit during a test sequence, for example to simulate different charging condi-
tions of a battery. With EasyRamp function, the R&S NGE100B provides the operating
condition to simulate the continuous rise of the supply voltage within a defined time-
frame of 10 ms to 10 s.
Four data lines of the digital I/O interface are mutually independent and can be used as
trigger input or trigger output separately. Various trigger conditions (e.g. fuse tripped,
voltage, current, indicator messages) can be used to turn off, on or invert the output
state when the trigger condition is met.
All R&S NGE100B power supply series are equipped with a color LCD display (320 x
240 pixels resolution). The R&S NGE100B comes with a USB interface and optional
LAN (LXI) interface.
This user manual contains a description of the functionalities that the instrument pro-
vides. The latest version is available for download at the product homepage (http://
www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nge100b).