Rohde & Schwarz R&S NGP822 User manual

R&S®NGP800
Power Supply Series
User Manual
5601561002
Version 11
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This manual describes the following R&S®NGP800 models with firmware version 2.025 or higher:
●R&S®NGP802 Two-channel 32V/20A Power Supply 400 W (5601.4007.05)
●R&S®NGP822 Two-channel 64V/10A Power Supply 400 W (5601.4007.06)
●R&S®NGP804 Four-channel 32V/20A Power Supply 800 W (5601.4007.02)
●R&S®NGP824 Four-channel 64V/10A Power Supply 800 W (5601.4007.03)
●R&S®NGP814 Four-channel 32V/20A & 64V/10A Power Supply 800 W (5601.4007.04)
In addition to the base unit, the following options are described:
●R&S®NG-B105 Option IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface (5601.6000.02)
●1 R&S®NGP-K102 Option Wireless LAN (5601.6400.03)
●R&S®NGP-K103 Option Digital I/O (5601.6300.03)
●R&S®NGP-K107 Option Analog Input (5601.6200.03)
1 Only available for instrument with serial number below 110000
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5601.5610.02 | Version 11 | R&S®NGP800
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R&S NGP800.

Contents
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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information........................................................9
1.1 Safety instructions........................................................................................................9
1.2 Labels on R&S NGP800.............................................................................................. 12
1.3 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 13
1.4 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 14
2 Documentation overview.....................................................................15
2.1 Manuals........................................................................................................................15
2.2 Data sheet.................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Calibration certificate................................................................................................. 16
2.4 Release notes, open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................. 16
3 Conventions used in the documentation...........................................17
3.1 Typographical conventions........................................................................................17
3.2 Conventions for procedure descriptions..................................................................17
3.3 Notes on screenshots.................................................................................................17
4 Welcome to R&S NGP800....................................................................18
5 Getting started......................................................................................20
5.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 20
5.1.1 Lifting and carrying........................................................................................................20
5.1.2 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 20
5.1.2.1 Delivery package...........................................................................................................20
5.1.3 Choosing the operating site.......................................................................................... 21
5.1.4 Setting up the R&S NGP800.........................................................................................21
5.1.4.1 Placing the R&S NGP800 on a bench top.................................................................... 21
5.1.4.2 Mounting the R&S NGP800 in a rack............................................................................22
5.1.5 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 23
5.1.6 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 25
5.1.7 Switching on or off.........................................................................................................26
5.1.8 Connecting to LAN........................................................................................................ 27
5.1.9 Connecting USB devices.............................................................................................. 28
5.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................28

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5.2.1 Front panel.................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.2 Rear panel.....................................................................................................................30
5.3 Trying out the instrument...........................................................................................33
5.3.1 Selecting the channels.................................................................................................. 33
5.3.2 Setting the output voltage and current limit...................................................................33
5.3.3 Activating the channels output...................................................................................... 35
5.3.4 Saving/Recalling of instrument settings........................................................................ 36
5.4 Instrument control...................................................................................................... 37
5.4.1 Ways to operate the instrument.................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 Means of manual interaction......................................................................................... 37
5.4.2.1 Understanding the display information..........................................................................38
5.4.2.2 Accessing the functionality............................................................................................48
5.4.2.3 Entering data.................................................................................................................49
5.4.3 Remote control..............................................................................................................51
6 Operating basics..................................................................................52
6.1 Using the touchscreen............................................................................................... 52
6.1.1 Accessing functionality in the home window................................................................. 52
6.1.1.1 Settings button.............................................................................................................. 52
6.1.1.2 Voltage and current inputs............................................................................................ 53
6.1.1.3 Expand/Collapse button................................................................................................ 54
6.1.2 Input data...................................................................................................................... 55
6.2 Front panel keys..........................................................................................................56
6.2.1 Menu controls................................................................................................................56
6.2.1.1 Home key...................................................................................................................... 56
6.2.1.2 Settings key...................................................................................................................56
6.2.1.3 User key........................................................................................................................ 62
6.2.2 Navigation controls........................................................................................................62
6.2.3 Output and channel controls......................................................................................... 62
6.3 Output power auto ranging........................................................................................ 63
6.4 Operation modes.........................................................................................................64
7 Instrument functions........................................................................... 65
7.1 Setting the channels voltage and current.................................................................65
7.2 Activating the channel output....................................................................................66

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7.3 Output setting..............................................................................................................67
7.3.1 Delay............................................................................................................................. 68
7.3.2 Remote sensing............................................................................................................ 70
7.3.3 High impedance mode.................................................................................................. 71
7.3.4 Slew rate control........................................................................................................... 71
7.4 Analog input................................................................................................................ 72
7.5 Protection.................................................................................................................... 74
7.5.1 Overcurrent protection (OCP)....................................................................................... 74
7.5.2 Overvoltage protection (OVP)....................................................................................... 76
7.5.3 Overpower protection (OPP).........................................................................................77
7.5.4 Safety limits...................................................................................................................78
7.6 Tracking function........................................................................................................ 80
7.7 Digital trigger I/O......................................................................................................... 81
7.8 Advanced features...................................................................................................... 86
7.8.1 QuickArb....................................................................................................................... 86
7.8.2 EasyRamp.....................................................................................................................92
7.9 User key....................................................................................................................... 94
7.10 Screenshot...................................................................................................................95
7.11 Data logging................................................................................................................ 96
7.12 CSV settings................................................................................................................ 99
7.13 Graphical view window.............................................................................................101
7.14 File manager.............................................................................................................. 104
7.15 Save and recall.......................................................................................................... 106
7.16 Interfaces................................................................................................................... 109
7.16.1 Network connection.....................................................................................................110
7.16.2 LAN connection........................................................................................................... 112
7.16.3 Wireless LAN connection............................................................................................ 115
7.16.4 VNC.............................................................................................................................117
7.16.5 FTP............................................................................................................................. 120
7.16.6 USB connection.......................................................................................................... 122
7.16.7 GPIB address..............................................................................................................123
7.17 General instrument settings.................................................................................... 125
7.17.1 Licenses management................................................................................................ 125