R&S®NGE100B Power Supply User Manual (Æ1=[2) Version 04 User Manual 5601134302
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.
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. ● Do not open the instrument casing. ● Read and observe the "Basic Safety Instructions" delivered as printed brochure with the instrument. ● Read and observe the safety instructions in the following sections.
Gefahr von Verletzungen und Schäden am Gerät Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer ordnungsgemäß, um elektrischen Schlag, Brand, Verletzungen von Personen oder Geräteschäden zu verhindern. ● Öffnen Sie das Gerätegehäuse nicht. ● Lesen und beachten Sie die "Grundlegenden Sicherheitshinweise", die als gedruckte Broschüre dem Gerät beiliegen. ● Lesen und beachten Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in den folgenden Abschnitten; möglicherweise enthält das Datenblatt weitere Hinweise zu speziellen Betriebsbedingungen.
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R&S®NGE100B Contents 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.
R&S®NGE100B Contents 4.3.3 Activating the Channels Output.....................................................................................24 4.3.4 Storing/Recalling of Instrument Settings....................................................................... 24 4.4 Maintenance................................................................................................................ 25 5 Instrument Functions.......................................................................... 26 5.
R&S®NGE100B Contents 5.7.1 Instrument Information.................................................................................................. 54 5.7.2 General Instrument Settings......................................................................................... 54 5.7.3 Managing Options......................................................................................................... 55 5.7.4 Reset Instrument.........................................................................
R&S®NGE100B Contents 6.5 Remote Control - Commands.................................................................................... 74 6.5.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................... 75 6.5.2 System Commands.......................................................................................................76 6.5.3 Firmware Update............................................................................................
R&S®NGE100B Preface Documentation Overview 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.
R&S®NGE100B Preface Conventions Used in the Documentation 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.
R&S®NGE100B Preface Conventions Used in the Documentation 1.2.3 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 installed.
R&S®NGE100B Welcome to R&S NGE100B 2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B The two or three-channels 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.
R&S®NGE100B Important Notes Ambient Conditions 3 Important Notes 3.1 Symbols Caution, general danger zone Ground PE terminal ON (supply voltage) OFF (supply voltage) Ground terminal 3.2 Ambient Conditions The allowed operating temperature ranges from +0 °C to +40 °C (pollution category 2). The maximum relative humidity (without condensation) is at 80 %. During storage and transport, the temperature must be between -20 °C and +70 °C.
R&S®NGE100B Important Notes Mains Voltage ~72 °C, a channel-specific overheat protection intervenes. Affected outputs will automatically be switched off. Air circulation Do not obstruct the ventilation holes! 3.3 Measurement Categories This instrument is designed for supplying power on circuits that are only indirectly connected to the low voltage mains or not connected at all.
R&S®NGE100B Important Notes Limits circuiting the fuse holder is prohibited. Resulting damages are not covered by the warranty. Safe operation If the instrument is to remain unattended for a longer time period, it must be switched off at the mains switch for safety reasons. 3.5 Limits The R&S NGE100B is equipped with a protective overload feature. The protective overload feature prevents damage to the instrument and is intended to protect against a possible electrical shock.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Putting into Operation 4 Quick Start The following chapters under Quick Start are identical to the printed R&S NGE100B Quick Start manual. ● ● ● ● Putting into Operation............................................................................................. 14 Instrument Tour....................................................................................................... 20 Trying Out the Instrument........................................................................
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Putting into Operation Risk of instrument damage during operation An unsuitable operating site or test setup can cause damage to the instrument and the connected devices. Ensure the following operating conditions before you switch on the instrument: ● The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation ● The instrument is positioned as described in Chapter 4.1.4.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Putting into Operation Risk of electric shock It is prohibited to disconnect the earthed protective connection inside or outside of the instrument! If it is assumed that a safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be shut down and secured against any unintended operation.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Putting into Operation Use only the power cord included in the delivery package. See "Delivery package" on page 18. Before each measurement, measuring cables must be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Damaged or worn components can damage the instrument or cause injury. The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Putting into Operation 4.1.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument Check the equipment for completeness using the delivery note and package contents list for the various items. Check the instrument for any damage and loose parts. If there is any damage, immediately contact the carrier who delivered the instrument. Packing material Retain the original packing material.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Putting into Operation 4.1.4.1 Bench Operation On a benchtop, the R&S NGE100B can either lie flat or stand on its feet. As shown in Figure 4-1, feet on the bottom can be folded out to set the instrument in an inclined position. Figure 4-1: Operating positions Positioning of instrument The instrument must be positioned in a manner that allows the user to disconnect the unit from the mains at any time and without restrictions. 4.1.4.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Instrument Tour 4.2 Instrument Tour This chapter provides an overview of all the controls available in the R&S NGE100B models and steps to switch on the instrument for the first time. ● ● Overview of Controls...............................................................................................20 Switching On the Instrument................................................................................... 23 4.2.1 Overview of Controls 4.2.1.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Instrument Tour For a detailed description on-screen layout, see section "Screen Layout" in the User Manual. Function keys Function keys are means of input for manual operation of the instrument functions. When a function key is pressed, all the related keys are also illuminated. For detailed description on function keys, see section "Function Keys" in the User Manual. Rotary knob and arrow keys Rotary knob and arrow keys are means of navigation and adjustment.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Instrument Tour Figure 4-4: Rear panel of R&S NGE100B 7 8 9 10 11 = = = = = AC inlet with fuse holder Voltage selector Ethernet (LAN) connector USB connector Digital I/O connector AC inlet with fuse holder Main supply cord Do not use detachable mains supply cord with inadequate rating. For safety reasons, the instrument can only be operated with authorized safety sockets. The power cable must be plugged in before signal circuits can be connected.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Instrument Tour Digital I/O connector The Digital I/O connector is a terminal block for external trigger input or output. Measurement control can be achieved by means of an external input signal or using an external output signal to trigger other instruments for some measurements. The Digital Trigger I/O option (NGE-K103) must be installed for this function to be available in the instrument. 4.2.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Trying Out the Instrument 4.3 Trying Out the Instrument This chapter describes some basic functions that you can perform with the R&S NGE100B. 4.3.1 Selecting the Channels To select a channel, press the corresponding channel key. The key illuminates. 4.3.2 Setting the Output Voltage and Current Limit To set the output voltage and current limit via Live-Mode: 1. Long press the rotary knob to enter into editing mode. The channel 1 voltage is highlighted in blue. 2.
R&S®NGE100B Quick Start Maintenance To retrieve the desired saved settings, press Store Recall key and select the memory location key (M1 to M5). 4.4 Maintenance Before cleaning the instrument, ensure that it has been switched off and power cable is disconnected. Clean the outer case of the instrument at regular intervals, using a soft, lint-free dust cloth. Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface 5 Instrument Functions The following chapters describe the operating procedures of the R&S NGE100B user interface and functions. 5.1 User Interface This chapter describes how you can interact with R&S NGE100B via the various keys, menus and navigation controls in the instrument. 5.1.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface Function Description TMC/VCP USB connection with USB-VCP or USB-TMC setting. Indicate buzzer state (Disabled, Fault Events, Any Events). The status bar shows the state of some of the instrument functions. The state can be enabled, disabled, switched on, switched off or operating in a certain mode. The state is indicated by the icon color.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface Figure 5-2: Channel display area for 3-channel and 2-channel instrument Table 5-3: Available parameters in the channel display area Parameter Description Channel Display channel number. Power Display output power in Watt. Voltage Voltage in Volt. The display resolution for voltage is two digits after the decimal point. Current Current limit in Ampere. The display resolution for current is three digits after the decimal point.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface Color Operating mode Description Inactive mode Display only. Editing mode A solid blue background is shown when an item is selected. CV mode Active outputs are operated in a constant voltage mode. See Chapter 5.3, "Output Modes", on page 35. CC mode Active outputs are operated in a constant current mode.See Chapter 5.3, "Output Modes", on page 35. 5.1.2 Function Keys The keys can be categorized based on their functions.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface Function keys Description Voltage Sets the output voltage for the channel. See "Set output voltage and current" on page 36. Current Sets the output current limit for the channel. See "Set output voltage and current" on page 36. Track Configures the tracking function. See Chapter 5.4.2, "Tracking Function", on page 37. Menu Main menu of the instrument. See Chapter 5.1.5, "Menu", on page 33.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface Figure 5-4: Virtual keyboard Invoke the virtual keyboard as follows: 1. Move the cursor to the desired input field. 2. Press Enter key. The virtual keyboard appears. 3. Once on the keyboard screen, press the arrow keys or turn the rotary knob to go to the desired character. 4. Press the rotary knob to select the character. Select key if you want to create a space between characters. To delete the last entered character, select the key.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface 1 = Rotary Knob 2 = Arrow keys 3 = Live-mode 5.1.4.1 Rotary Knob Step size changes of the numeric value correspond to the speed of the rotary knob. The rotary knob has several functions depending on the mode it is in. 5.1.4.2 ● Increments (clockwise direction) or decrements (counter-clockwise direction) any kind of numeric value when in editing mode.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface 5.1.5 Menu The R&S NGE100B menu provides access to the instrument's advanced functions and some general settings. You can also obtain the instrument and service information via the menu. To access this mode: 1. Press Menu key on the front panel. The main menu screen appears. Figure 5-6: Main menu 2. Navigate the menu via the rotary knob or arrow keys. 3. Press the rotary knob or Enter key to enter into the submenu. 4.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions User Interface Menu Menu items Descriptions EasyArb Programs the waveform of the instrument voltage and current settings for Ch 1. See Chapter 5.5.3, "EasyArb", on page 44. EasyRamp Configures the ramping time of the voltage for selected channel. See Chapter 5.5.4, "EasyRamp", on page 45. Table 5-6: Interface menu hierarchy Menu Menu items Interface Ethernet Descriptions Configures the Ethernet interface. See Figure 5-20.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Output Modes 5.2 Power Derating The NGE103B includes three identical channels with a continuous voltage range of 0 to 32 V. The instrument provides a source of up to 3 A at 11.2 V and at 32 V, it provides up to 1.05 A using the sophisticated power management. Similar to NGE103B, the NGE102B provides an output power of 33.6 W for Ch 1 and Ch 2 respectively. Combination of the set voltage and current limit results in the following output performance graph.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Basic Functions Figure 5-8: Current limit CC mode The current Imax corresponds to the current setting adjustable in the instrument. If Iout reaches Imax, the instrument switches to CC mode, i.e. the output current remains constant and limited to Imax even if the load increases. Instead, the output voltage Vout decreases to almost zero with a short circuit. In CC mode, the font text in the channel display area changes to red. See Figure 5-3. 5.4 Basic Functions 5.4.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Basic Functions The setting of current value corresponds to the Imax of the respective channel. It is advisable to set the current limit prior to operating the instrument to prevent damage to the load and instrument in the case of malfunction like short-circuit. 1. Press Voltage or Current key. The previous set channel will be selected. The channel font changes to blue and all the navigation controls illuminate.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Basic Functions 3. Press Current key if current values should be tracked. The selected channels are highlighted in blue and all the navigation controls illuminate. Selected Voltage or Current key is also illuminated. 4. Set the desired voltage or current value. Use the arrow keys of rotary knob to enter the value. All tracked channels voltage or current are changed by the same amount. 5.4.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Basic Functions A delay can be applied to every channel fuse. Also, individual electronic fuses (FuseLink) can be logically linked so as to switch off the interlinked channels. For more information, see Fuse for the fuse delay and FuseLink configuration. 5.4.4 Activating the Channels Output The outputs of all the channels (Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3) can be switched on or off by toggling the Output key on the front panel.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Basic Functions Auto save instrument settings Auto save of instrument settings are applied when any of the following parameters are changed: ● General instrument settings ● USB connection mode ● WLAN settings ● – "Module" – "SSID" – "Password" Ethernet The instrument settings can be stored or recalled from memory locations M1 to M5.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions 2. Press any of the memory keys (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) to store the instrument settings. The R&S NGE100B stores the instruments settings in the selected memory location. Recall instrument settings 1. Press Store Recall key to recall instrument settings. The R&S NGE100B displays a message in the status bar "Recall device settings: select any [Mx] key". 2. Press any of the memory keys (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) to recall the instrument settings.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions A beep is sounded if buzzer is enabled. See Figure 5-25. Figure 5-13: Indicator of OVP/OPP when tripped 1. Select "Output > Protection" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "Protection" dialog. See Figure 5-14. Figure 5-14: Protection dialog 2. Set the OVP mode for the desired channel. The available options are as follows: ● "Measured": The output is switched off if the measured value exceeds the set limit.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions 5. Set the desired voltage for OPP. You can set a value from 0 W to 33.6 W. The R&S NGE100B turns off the respective channel when the measured power exceeded the preset value. 5.5.2 Fuse Fuse delay and fuse linking functions provide the flexibility to handle a fuse tripped event when it occurs. When a fuse tripped event triggered, the affected channels are turned off according to the settings configured in the fuse delay and fuse linking.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions ● "Disabled": Ch 1 is not linked to any other channels. 5.5.3 EasyArb EasyArb function The arbitrary function is available only in Ch 1. LabVIEW driver The arbitrary functions in LabVIEW driver rshmc804x do not support the EasyArb feature in NGE100B. The R&S NGE100B series allows you to generate freely programmable waveforms which can be reproduced within the limits set by the instrument for voltage and current. 1.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions 7. Press "Clear" to reset the EasyArb table values. All the EasyArb data points are clear from Ch 1. See Table 5-9. 8. Press Menu key to return to the Channel display area. The Enter key is illuminated. 9. Press Output key to enable R&S NGE100B output. 10. Press Enter key to start the EasyArb function. 11. Long press on the Enter key to stop the EasyArb function.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions Figure 5-17: Ramping voltage output 1. Select "Output > EasyRamp" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "EasyRamp" dialog. See Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18: EasyRamp dialog 2. Select the desired channel. 3. Set the selected channel to "Enabled". The R&S NGE100B enabled the EasyRamp function for the selected channel. Note: If selected channel is set disabled, corresponding output state of the selected channel is also disabled. 4.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions 5.5.5 Digital Trigger I/O Digital I/O Pins Voltage Rating Do not excced the maximum voltage rating of the Digital I/O pins (5.25 V max) when supplying voltages to the pins. R&S NGE-K103 (order number: 5601.2227.03) option is required for the Digital Trigger I/O. The four data lines of the digital I/O interface are mutually independent and can be used as trigger input or trigger output separately. See Figure 4-4.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Advanced Functions Trigger in parameters Trigger conditions Pulse Logic Active High Description Activates the EasyArb function on channel 1 when the selected pulse is met. See Chapter 5.5.3, "EasyArb", on page 44. Set the logic level of the trigger in signal. Active Low Table 5-12: Trigger out parameters and conditions Trigger out parameters Trigger conditions Description Channel Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3 Output channel selected to monitor for trigger condition.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Connecting to a Network Figure 5-19: Digital IO dialog 2. Select the desired DIO interface. 3. Select "Trigger In" to accept external trigger signal or "Trigger Out" to output the trigger signal. 4. Set the desired channel. 5. Select the desired trigger condition. See Table 5-11 and Table 5-12. 6. Set the desired "Logic" state. 7. Set the status to "Enabled".
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Connecting to a Network Risk of network failure Before connecting the instrument to the network or configuring the network, consult your network administrator. Errors may affect the entire network. To establish a network connection, connect a commercial RJ-45 cable to the LAN port of the instrument and to a PC. Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instrument can be obtained in different ways.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Connecting to a Network a) Select "Interface > Ethernet" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "Ethernet" dialog. See Figure 5-20. Figure 5-20: Ethernet dialog b) c) d) e) f) g) Select "DHCP & Auto-IP" for "IP Mode". Enter the "IP Address". Enter the "Subnet Mask". Enter the "Default Gateway". Select "Apply" to complete the configuration. Press Menu key to exit the dialog. When the connection is alive, the LXI icon turns green on the status bar.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Connecting to a Network 5.6.1.2 Wireless Connection R&S NGE-K102 (order number: 5601.2210.03) option is required to connect the R&S NGE100B to a network via WLAN connection. WLAN connection The LAN connection has a higher priority over WLAN. If LAN is connected, the WLAN connection will be disconnected. When LAN is disconnected, WLAN will reconnect automatically. 1. Select "Interface > WLAN" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "WLAN" dialog. See Figure 5-21.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions Connecting to a Network Figure 5-22: WLAN connected 6. To disconnect, select "Disconnect" in the WLAN dialog. 5.6.2 USB Connection Alternatively, connect a USB cable to the USB port (see Figure 4-4 for the location of the USB port and PC for a USB connection. The R&S NGE100B supports USB TMC and USB VCP connection. For more information, see Chapter 6.1.1, "USB", on page 60. 1. Select "Interface > USB" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "USB" dialog. See Figure 5-23.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions General Instrument Settings 5.7 General Instrument Settings The following chapters provide the general instrument information and utilities services in R&S NGE100B. 5.7.1 Instrument Information The "Information" dialog provides the general instrument information of R&S NGE100B. ► Select "Device > Information" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "Information" dialog. See Figure 5-24.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions General Instrument Settings ► Select "Device > General" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "General" dialog. See Figure 5-25. Figure 5-25: General dialog General instrument settings Description Keypad Selects the wait time before the instrument automatically leaves the editing mode. Select "Off" to disable the automatic switching back. Display Selects the specific screen intensity to control the screen brightness. Setting is applied immediately.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions General Instrument Settings Figure 5-26: License dialog To install from an xml file, proceed as follows: 1. Copy the xml file containing the registered key code into the USB flash drive. 2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port of the instrument. 3. Select "Install". If the installation is successful, the option is marked as "Installed" under Installation Status. To manually enter the key code, proceed as follows: 1. Press Enter key to invoke the Virtual Keyboard.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions General Instrument Settings Figure 5-27: Reset dialog 5.7.5 System Test This function provides a system test to check the instrument working conditions for screen color display, key backlight, beeper and cooling fan. ► Select "Utilities > System Test" menu item. The R&S NGE100B displays the "System Test" dialog. See Figure 5-28. Figure 5-28: System test dialog System Test Description Screen Test Test that the display is working.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions General Instrument Settings 5.7.6 Updating the Firmware The latest firmware file can be found from the product homepage http://www.rohdeschwarz.com/product/nge100b. For firmware update using SCPI command, see "Firmware update via SCPI command for version 1.3 and above" on page 59. Do not power off or operate the instrument during a firmware update. Do not rename the firmware filename NGE100FWRelease.tar.gz.enc and NGE100FWRelease.fwp. 1.
R&S®NGE100B Instrument Functions General Instrument Settings Firmware update via SCPI command for version 1.3 and above 1. Download the firmware file from the product homepage. 2. Unzip the firmware to the root directory of a USB flash drive. There are two files after the unzip, do not rename these files. 3. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port of the instrument and wait for ten seconds. 4. Connect to the instrument via USB, LAN or WLAN. See Chapter 5.6.1.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 6 Remote Control This chapter provides information on operating an instrument via remote control. 6.1 Interfaces and Protocols R&S NGE100B can be remotely controlled via the following interfaces: ● USB ● LAN Available only if option R&S NGE-K101 is installed. ● WLAN Available only if option R&S NGE-K102 is installed. 6.1.1 USB The R&S NGE100B includes a USB device port. See Chapter 5.6.2, "USB Connection", on page 53. 6.1.1.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols 6.1.1.2 USB TMC The USB Test & Measurement class (USB-TMC) is a protocol that allows GPIB-like communication via USB interfaces and is a separate instrument class of the USB specification. The USB-TMC protocol supports service queries, triggers, and other GPIBspecific instructions. VISA drivers are installed and that it can be used directly in the corresponding environments.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Figure 6-1: Device manager 6.1.2 LAN For direct connection to a host (PC) or indirect connection via a switch, a double shielded network cable (e.g. CAT.5, CAT.5e, CAT.5 +, CAT.6 or CAT.7) is required and equipped with an Ethernet plug type (RJ-45 type connector) on both sides. As a network cable, either an uncrossed or a cross-over cable can be used.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols Equipped with option R&S NGE-K102, the R&S NGE100B provides an alternative to remote control the instrument via the web. With the presence of an authenticated WLAN signal, the instrument automatically connects to a network and navigation can be made via the web browser according to the WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards. See Figure 6-2. For more information on the WLAN settings, see Chapter 5.6.1.2, "Wireless Connection", on page 52. 6.1.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols A key component of an LXI certification is the IVI device driver (Interchangeable Virtual Instrument). Here IVI.NET drivers are provided, which are based on the .NET framework 4 of Microsoft. LabView and LabWindows/CVI drivers built on LabWindows/CVI 2012 are also available. The latest copy of the IVI.NET driver is available for download form the product homepage http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/nge100b.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Setting Up Remote Control Connection 6.1.6 VISA VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output functions to communicate with instruments. The I/O channel (LAN or USB) is selected at initialization time by means of a channel-specific resource string. For more information about VISA, refer to its user documentation. 6.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Remote Press Remote to unlock the instrument from the remote control mode. In thithe remotes mode, all front panel keys on the instrument are disable and the Remote is illuminated. To switch back to the Local mode, press Remote to release the remote control mode. 6.3 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax SCPI describes a standard command set for programming instruments, irrespective of the type of instrument or manufacturer.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Table 6-1: List of supported common commands 6.3.1.2 Mnemonic Name & 488.2 Section *IDN? Identification Query 10.14 *OPC Operation Complete Command 10.18 *OPC? Operation Complete Query 10.19 *RST Reset Command 10.32 *TST? Self-Test Query 10.38 *WAI Wait-to-Continue Command 10.39 Device-Specific Commands ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hierarchy........................................................................................................
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Figure 6-3: Tree structure the SCPI command systems using the SOURce system as example Multiple keywords Some key words occur in several levels within one command system. Their effect depends on the structure of the command, i.e. at which position in the header of a command they are inserted. Example: SYSTem:COMMunicate:WLAN:[:STATe] This command contains key word STATe in the fourth command level. It enables or disables the wireless.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Optional keywords with numeric suffixes Do not omit an optional keyword if it includes a numeric suffix that is relevant for the effect of the command. Long and Short Form The key words feature a long form and a short form. Either the short form or the long form can be entered, other abbreviations are not permitted.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Parameters in square brackets can be incorporated optionally in the command or omitted as well ● Braces { } Parameters in curly brackets are optional and can be inserted once or several times, or omitted. Example – APPly { | MIN | MAX} [, { | MIN | MAX}] The following are valid commands: APPly APPly 6 APPly 6,2 Numeric Suffix If a device features several functions or features of the same kind, e.g.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax Syntax Element Description # The hash symbol # introduces binary, octal, hexadecimal and block data. ● Binary: #B10110 ● Octal: #O7612 ● Hex: #HF3A7 " " A "white space" (ASCII-Code 0 to 9, 11 to 32 decimal, e.g. blank) separates header and parameter. 6.3.2 Parameters For most commands, a parameter needs to be supplemented. The parameter has to be separated from the header by a "white space".
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax ● INF/NINF INFinity, Negative INFinity (NINF) Negative INFinity (NINF) represent the numerical values -9.9E37 or 9.9E37, respectively. INF and NINF are only sent as device response. ● NAN Not A Number (NAN) represents the value 9.91E37. NAN is only sent as device response. This value is not defined. Possible causes are the division of zero by zero, the subtraction of infinite from infinite and the representation of missing values.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control SCPI Command Structure and Syntax 6.3.2.6 Block Data Block data are a transmission format which is suitable for the transmission of large amounts of data. A command using a block data parameter has the following structure: Example: HEADer:HEADer #45168xxxxxxxx ASCII character # introduces the data block. The next number indicates how many of the following digits describe the length of the data block.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands POWer:PROTection? Response: 0 (for OFF) ● Text (character data) is returned in a short form. Example VOLTage:PROTection:MODE? Response: MEAS (for Measured) 6.4 Command Sequence and Command Synchronization What has been said above makes clear that all commands can potentially be carried out overlapping. In order to prevent an overlapping execution of commands, one of the commands *OPC, *OPC? or *WAI must be used.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands 6.5.1 Common Commands The common commands are taken from the IEEE 488.2 (IEC 625-2) standard. A particular command has the same effect on different devices. The headers of these commands consist of an asterisk "*" followed by three letters. *CLS Clear status Sets the status byte (STB), the standard event register (ESR) and the EVENt part of the QUEStionable and the OPERation registers to zero.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Sets bit 0 in the event status register when all preceding commands have been executed. This bit can be used to initiate a service request. The query form writes a "1" into the output buffer as soon as all preceding commands have been executed. This is used for command synchronization. *OPT? Option identification query Queries the options included in the instrument. For a list of all available options and their description refer to the data sheet.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:LOCal This command sets the system to front panel control. The front panel control is unlocked. Usage: Event SYSTem:REMote This command sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked. By pressing Remote, the front panel control will be activated. Usage: Event SYSTem:RWLock This command sets the system to remote state. The front panel control is locked.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:TEST:SCReen The instrument runs the system test: Screen Color Test. Usage: Event SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:DHCP[:STATe] This command sets or queries LAN interface mode. ON: automatic IP address from DHCP server; OFF: manually set IP address. Available only if option R&S NGE-K101 is installed. Parameters: SYSTem:COMMunicate:SOCKet:IPADdress? This command queries IP address of the LAN interface.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:WLAN[:STATe] This command activates/deactivates or queries the enable state of the wireless interface. Available only if option R&S NGE-K102 is installed. Parameters: SYSTem:COMMunicate:WLAN:PASSword This command defines the password string of the Access Point when the wireless interface works as a client. Available only if option R&S NGE-K102 is installed.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Return values: Usage: Query only HCOPy:SIZE:X? This command returns the horizontal expansion of the screenshots. Return values: Usage: Query only HCOPy:SIZE:Y? This command returns the vertical expansion of the screenshots. Return values: Usage: Query only 6.5.5 Channel Selecting INSTrument:NSELect This command defines or queries the numeric selection of a channel.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands OUTPut2 | OUTP2 Ch 2 OUTPut3 |OUTP3 Ch 3 Example: INSTrument OUTPut1 INSTrument OUTP1 Selects the output channel as Ch 1. INST? -> 2 Return the output channel as Ch 2. 6.5.6 Output Setting OUTPut[:STATe] This command defines or queries for output state for the previous selected channel. Parameters: {OFF | ON | 0 | 1} ON | 1 Output state will be turned on. OFF | 0 Output state will be turned off.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 OUTP:SEL ON Volt 12 Curr 0.1 Ch 1 is activated. INST OUT2 OUTP:SEL ON Volt 12 Curr 0.2 Ch 2 is activated. OUTP:GEN ON Ch 1 and Ch 2 and Output state are activated. OUTP:GEN? -> 1 Return output state of the channel. OUTPut:MODE? Queries the output operating mode of the previous selected channel Return values: {OFF | CV | CC} OFF Output is turned off. CV Output mode changed to constant voltage mode.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 OUTP:SEL ON Ch 1 is activated. OUTP:SEL? -> 1 Return the state of the selected channel. OTP:TRIPped? Queries the overtemperature protection (OTP) tripped state of the previous selected channel. It is tripped if an OTP event occurs. Available from V1.50 Return values: {OFF | ON | 0 | 1} ON | 1 OTP event occurs. OFF | 0 OTP event not occurs. *RST: OFF | 0 Example: OUTP:TRIP? -> 1 OTP event occurs. Usage: Query only 6.5.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands FUSE:LINK This command defines or queries the channel fuses (fuse linking) for the previous selected channel. Parameters: {1 | 2 | 3} 1 channel Ch 1 2 channel Ch 2 3 channel Ch 3 Example: INST OUT1 FUSE:LINK 2 Fuse Ch 1 is linked with Ch 2 FUSE:LINK? 2 -> 1 If the fuse of Ch 1 is linked with Ch 2, a "1" is returned. FUSE:LINK? 3 -> 0 If the fuse of Ch 1 is not linked with Ch 3, a "0" is returned.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands 3 channel Ch 3 Example: INST OUT1 FUSE:LINK 2 FUSE:UNL 2 Fuse Ch 1 is unlinked with Ch 2 Usage: Setting only FUSE[:STATe] This command defines or queries the fuse for the previous selected channel. Parameters: {0 | 1} 1 Fuse will be activated. 0 Fuse will be deactivated. *RST: Example: OFF | 0 INST OUT1 FUSE ON Fuse of Ch 1 is activated FUSE? -> 1 Return fuse state of the selected channel. 6.5.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? This command queries the OVP tripped status of the previous selected channel. Return values: ON | OFF ON OVP is tripped OFF OVP is not tripped Example: INST OUT1 VOLT:PROT:TRIP? -> OFF OVP of Ch 1 has not tripped. Usage: Query only [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe] This command defines or queries the OVP state for the previous selected channel. Parameters: 1|0 1 OVP is activated.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 VOLT:PROT:LEV 5 Set the OVP value of Ch 1 to 5 V. VOLT:PROT:LEV? Return the selected channel OVP value. [SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar This command resets the OVP state of the selected channel. If the OVP has tripped the OVP message on the display will be cleared for the selected channel. Usage: Event 6.5.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 POW:PROT:TRIP? -> 0 OPP state of Ch 1 has not tripped. Usage: Query only [SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe] This command defines or queries the OPP state for the previous selected channel. Parameters: ON | OFF | 1 | 0 ON | 1 OPP is activated. OFF | 0 OPP is deactivated. Example: INST OUT1 POW:PROT ON OPP of Ch 1 is activated. POW:PROT? Return the OPP state of the selected channel.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Return values: Return the measured power value. Default unit: W Example: MEAS:POW? -> 3.00E+00 Return the measured power value of the selected channel. Usage: Query only MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]? This command queries the measured voltage value of the previous selected channel. Return values: Return the measured voltage. Default unit: V Example: MEAS? -> 1.000E+00 Usage: Query only 6.5.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Example: INST OUT1 APPLY "6,2" Set channel 1 to output 6 V and 2 A. APPLY? -> 6, 2 Return voltage and current value of the selected channel. [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] This command defines or queries the current value of the selected channel. Parameters: Set the selected channel to a current range of 3 mA to 3.025 A Default unit: A Example: CURR 2 Set the selected channel current to 2 A.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Parameters:
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Usage: Setting only ARBitrary:REPetitions This command defines or queries the repetition of the defined arbitrary waveform for channel 1. Note: If the repetition is set to "0", the arbitrary waveform repeats continuously. Parameters: Example: 0..255 ARB:REP 10 Set the repetition rate of the defined arbitrary waveform as 10. ARB:REP? -> 10 Return the defined repetition rate of the selected channel.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands ARBitrary:STARt This command starts the previous transferred EasyArb waveform in channel 1 if EasyArb is enabled. Usage: Event ARBitrary:STOP This command stops the EasyArb waveform in channel 1 if EasyArb is running. Usage: Event 6.5.14 DIO Commands TRIGger:DIRection:DIO This command sets or queries the specified Digital I/O line to function as Trigger Input or Trigger Output. Suffix: . 1..
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Suffix: . 1..4 Parameters: PULSe | LEVel PULSe Starts EasyArb when trigger signal activated. LEVel Starts EasyArb when trigger signal activated and stops when trigger signal de-activated. *RST: Example: PULSe TRIG:IN:ARB:DIO1 PULS TRIGger:IN:RESPonse:DIO This command sets or queries the output response of the trigger input of the specified Digital I/O line. Suffix: . 1..
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands CH1 Trigger input source from Ch 1. CH2 Trigger input source from Ch 2. CH3 Trigger input source from Ch 3. *RST: CH1 TRIGger:LOGic:DIO This command sets or queries the trigger logic (Active High/Active Low) of the specified Digital I/O line.. Suffix: . 1..4 Parameters: LOW | HIGH *RST: HIGH TRIGger:OUT:CONDition:DIO This command sets the trigger condition of the trigger output of the specified Digital I/O line.
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands TRIGger:OUT:CRITevent:DIO This command sets or queries the critical event of the trigger output of the specified Digital I/O line. Suffix: . 1..
R&S®NGE100B Remote Control Remote Control - Commands Suffix: Parameters: . 1..4 *RST: 0.0 Default unit: V TRIGger:RCL This command recalls DIO settings from the respective memory locations M1-M5. Parameters: Range: Example: TRIG:RCL 1 Usage: Setting only 0..4 TRIGger:SAV This command saves DIO settings into the respective memory locations M1-M5 Parameters: Range: Example: TRIG:SAV 1 Usage: Setting only User Manual 5601.1343.02 ─ 04 0..
R&S®NGE100B Applications Parallel and Serial Mode 7 Applications 7.1 Parallel and Serial Mode It is assumed that only qualified and trained personnel service the power supplies and the connected loads. Use only the R&S NGE100B power supply series when operating the channels in a serial or parallel mode to increase the output voltage and current. Serial connection A serial connection may cause dangerous voltages.
R&S®NGE100B Applications Parallel and Serial Mode Figure 7-1: Example of serial connection 7.1.2 Parallel Mode If it is necessary to increase the total current, the power supply outputs must be wired in parallel. The maximum total current is the sum of the individual currents of all sources connected in parallel. The output voltages for the individual outputs should be set to the same voltage value as precisely as possible.
R&S®NGE100B Applications Parallel and Serial Mode Principles of operation in parallel mode Generally, a higher current will first be supplied from the channel with the higher output voltage. Once this channel reaches its power limit, the remaining current will be made available by the channel that is connected in parallel.
R&S®NGE100B Index Index A Key Fallback Time ...................................................... 54 Keypad ........................................................................ 54 Sound ......................................................................... 54 Getting Started .................................................................... 7 Activating Fuse .................................................................. 38 Activating the Channels Output ....................................
R&S®NGE100B Index Remote Control ................................................................. 60 Reset ................................................................................. 56 Reset values Remote ....................................................................... 76 S Safety instructions ............................................................... 7 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax .............................. 66 Screen Layout ...................................................