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This manual describes the following R&S

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NGE100B models and options:

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R&S

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NGE102B 2-Channel PSU (5601.3800.02)

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NGE103B 3-Channel PSU (5601.3800.03)

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NGE-K101 Ethernet Remote Control (5601.2204.03)

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R&S

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NGE-K102 Wireless LAN Remote Control (5601.2210.03)

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R&S

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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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5601.1343.02 | Version 04 | R&S

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NGE100B

The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: R&S

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NGE100B is abbreviated as R&S

NGE100B. R&S

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Summary of Contents for NGE100B Series

Page 1: ...R S NGE100B Power Supply User Manual User Manual Version 04 5601134302 1 2...

Page 2: ...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 con...

Page 3: ...ic Safety Instructions and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users Riesgo de lesiones y da os en el instrumento El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuad...

Page 4: ...die Produktdokumentation gut auf und geben Sie diese an weitere Benutzer des Produkts weiter Risque de blessures et d endommagement de l appareil L appareil doit tre utilis conform ment aux prescript...

Page 5: ...ument up to date and to be informed about new application notes related to your instrument please send an e mail to the Customer Support Center stating your instrument and your wish We will take care...

Page 6: ...Conditions 11 3 3 Measurement Categories 12 3 4 Mains Voltage 12 3 5 Limits 13 4 Quick Start 14 4 1 Putting into Operation 14 4 1 1 Safety 15 4 1 2 Intended Operation 16 4 1 3 Unpacking and Checking t...

Page 7: ...3 Live Mode 32 5 1 5 Menu 33 5 2 Power Derating 35 5 3 Output Modes 35 5 4 Basic Functions 36 5 4 1 Setting the Channels Voltage and Current 36 5 4 2 Tracking Function 37 5 4 3 Activating Fuse 38 5 4...

Page 8: ...3 WLAN 62 6 1 4 LXI 63 6 1 5 SCPI 64 6 1 6 VISA 65 6 2 Setting Up Remote Control Connection 65 6 3 SCPI Command Structure and Syntax 66 6 3 1 Structure of a Command 66 6 3 1 1 Common Commands 66 6 3 1...

Page 9: ...Channel Selecting 80 6 5 6 Output Setting 81 6 5 7 Fuse Setting 83 6 5 8 OVP Setting 85 6 5 9 OPP Setting 87 6 5 10 Measurement Commands 88 6 5 11 Voltage and Current Configuration Commands 89 6 5 12...

Page 10: ...ered 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 inform...

Page 11: ...d 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 guishe...

Page 12: ...sent 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 t...

Page 13: ...l linked channels are turned off when the set channel reaches its limit The EasyArb function allows channel 1 Ch 1 to have a freely definable voltage and current sequences with a timeframe as short as...

Page 14: ...erate with high dust and humidity levels if danger of explosion exists or with aggressive chemical agents Any operating position may be used however adequate air circulation must be main tained For co...

Page 15: ...s Measurement CAT IV Measurements at the source of the low voltage installations e g meters Measurement CAT III Measurements in building installations e g power distribu tion installations power switc...

Page 16: ...rotect against a possible electrical shock The maximum values for the instrument must not be excee ded The protection limits are listed on the front panel of the R S NGE100B to ensure the safe operati...

Page 17: ...nner to prevent electric shock fire personal injury or damage Do not open the instrument casing Read and observe the Basic Safety Instructions delivered as a printed brochure with the instrument Note...

Page 18: ...he Instrument 18 4 1 1 Safety This instrument was built in compliance with DIN EN 61010 1 VDE 0411 part 1 safety regulations for electrical instruments control units and Iaboratory equipment It has be...

Page 19: ...bare wires for the terminal connection For the series connection of all output voltages it is possible to exceed the low voltage protection of 42 V Please note that in this case any contact with live...

Page 20: ...trial residential busi ness and commercial areas and small businesses The instrument is designed for indoor use only Before each measurement you need to verify at a known source if the instrument func...

Page 21: ...al and electrostatic protection are provided When shipping an instrument the original packaging should be used If you do not have the original packaging use sufficient padding to prevent the instrumen...

Page 22: ...st 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 2 Rack Mounting The instrument can be installed in a 19 rack mount us...

Page 23: ...the right side of the display The various connectors are located below the display and function keys Figure 4 3 Front panel of R S NGE100B 1 Display 2 Function keys 3 Rotary knob and arrow keys 4 Out...

Page 24: ...m eter values or confirmation of entries For detailed description on rotary knob and arrow keys see section Navigation Con trols in the User Manual Output channels Depending on the instrument type up...

Page 25: ...circuits can be connected Never use the product if the power cable is damaged See Chapter 4 2 2 Switching On the Instrument on page 23 for more information Voltage selector The voltage selector selec...

Page 26: ...et 3 Remove the preloaded fuses from the fuse holder 4 Check the caps of both fuses that you want to change to for their ratings There should be written either T5A250V for 115 V or T2 5A250V for 230 V...

Page 27: ...for that channel The value on the respective channel becomes editable and the digit for adjustment is indicated by a blue cursor 3 Press the right or left arrow key to move the cursor 4 Press the up d...

Page 28: ...g a soft lint free dust cloth Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents Cleaning agents contain substances that may damage the instrument For example cleaning agents that contain a solvent may damag...

Page 29: ...layout for 3 channel or 2 channel instrument Status bar Table 5 1 Status bar function Function Description EasyArb Arbitrary output sequences on Ch 1 EasyRamp Output voltage to ramp continuously withi...

Page 30: ...nabled White In use Green EasyRamp Disabled Grey In use for any channel Green DIO Disabled or option NGE K103 uninstalled Grey Enabled White In use Green WLAN Disconnected or disabled or option NGE K1...

Page 31: ...r off When triggered the indicator shows flashing and displays in red OVP OPP OTP Indicator to show that the overload voltage or current protection is triggered When triggered the indicator shows flas...

Page 32: ...2 Output settings and functions 3 Navigation keys Memory functions These keys are dedicated for a specific preprogrammed function Function keys Description M1 to M5 Five memory keys to save or recall...

Page 33: ...ote to local control mode Fuse Toggles the fuse on off See Chapter 5 5 2 Fuse on page 43 Navigation keys These keys provide navigation control in the instrument Function keys Description Enter Confirm...

Page 34: ...character Select key if you want to create a space between characters To delete the last entered character select the key To delete the current entry select the key Select the key to alternate betwee...

Page 35: ...r decrease any kind of numeric value when in editing mode Navigate through the menu or menu items in the dialog box Long press on the up and down keys increase or decrease the numeric value of the men...

Page 36: ...in menu level Alternatively press Menu key to exit the menu mode from any menu level Table 5 4 Main menu hierarchy Menu Descriptions Output Menu items related to the instrument s advanced output funct...

Page 37: ...nstrument USB Configures the USB connection See Figure 5 23 Requires restart of the instrument to apply the setting Table 5 7 Device menu hierarchy Menu Menu items Descriptions Device Information Disp...

Page 38: ...ge V the following results for the maximum power per channel NGE102B 33 6 W per channel 67 W max for the combination of two channels NGE103B 33 6 W per channel 100 W max for the combination of three c...

Page 39: ...n the channel display area changes to red See Figure 5 3 5 4 Basic Functions 5 4 1 Setting the Channels Voltage and Current NGE103B comes with three channels and NGE102B comes with two channels Toggle...

Page 40: ...el font text changes to yellow Figure 5 10 Voltage and current settings in the instrument See Chapter 5 1 4 3 Live Mode on page 32 for alternative way to configure the volt age and current values See...

Page 41: ...ted sensitive output in general the R S NGE100B power supply includes an electronic fuse which can be switched on individually for each channel To switch on the fuse for each channel first ensure that...

Page 42: ...unintentionally 1 Press the desired channels Selected channel keys Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 illuminate 2 Press Output key The R S NGE100B output the set voltage of the selected channel Depending on the output...

Page 43: ...the memory location Fuse settings Protection settings EasyRamp settings Set voltage level Set current level 1EasyArb settings 1Digital IO settings 1The EasyArb or DIO settings can only be saved in the...

Page 44: ...tings from the selected memory location 5 5 Advanced Functions The following chapters provide information about the menu items found in the Menu key 1 Press Menu key The R S NGE100B displays the main...

Page 45: ...hing on the channels triggered the OVP if the condition remains Protected The output is disabled if the setting exceeds the set limit Disabled OVP is set to maximum value supported by hardware See the...

Page 46: ...lows you to logically interlink channels with their elec tronic fuses During operation if the fuse trips all channels interlinked with this channel will be turned off See Chapter 5 4 3 Activating Fuse...

Page 47: ...lect Output EasyArb menu item The R S NGE100B displays the EasyArb dialog See Figure 5 16 Figure 5 16 EasyArb dialog 2 Set EasyArb Mode to Enabled The R S NGE100B enabled the EasyArb function for Ch 1...

Page 48: ...Data Points Set the number of data points in the EasyArb table Each data point contains the settings for Voltage Current and Duration Repetition Set the number of times the waveform is output in the E...

Page 49: ...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 Set the Ramping Time o...

Page 50: ...arameters and conditions Trigger in parameters Trigger conditions Description Channel Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Target output channel selected for trigger response Response Trigger Output On Level Selected chann...

Page 51: ...use on page 38 and Chapter 5 5 2 Fuse on page 43 CC Mode Output the selected logic level when the selected channel operates in the CC mode See CC mode on page 36 Voltage Level set value Output the sel...

Page 52: ...led The R S NGE100B enabled the selected DIO interface and monitor or feedback the trigger condition onto the selected channel 5 6 Connecting to a Network 5 6 1 LAN Connection R S NGE K101 order numbe...

Page 53: ...ressing APIPA is not supported By default the instrument is configured to use dynamic TCP IP configuration and obtain all address information automatically This means that it is safe to establish a ph...

Page 54: ...he MAC address of this instrument Status Shows if the connection is up or down IP Mode Static Manual Manually configure an IP address for the instrument DHCP Auto IP Automatically assign an IP address...

Page 55: ...LAN is discon nected WLAN will reconnect automatically 1 Select Interface WLAN menu item The R S NGE100B displays the WLAN dialog See Figure 5 21 Figure 5 21 WLAN dialog 2 Select Enabled for Module 3...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...vice Model Model of the instrument i e NGE102B or NGE103B Serial Number Unique identification number for the instrument Material Number Instrument orderable part number Firmware Version Software versi...

Page 58: ...Selects the specific screen intensity to control the screen brightness Setting is applied immediately Sound Selects the event where sound is generated Fault Events Sounds on faulty events only Any Ev...

Page 59: ...Installation Status To manually enter the key code proceed as follows 1 Press Enter key to invoke the Virtual Keyboard 2 Enter the key code 30 digit number of the option in the entry box 3 Select Inst...

Page 60: ...e 5 28 Figure 5 28 System test dialog System Test Description Screen Test Test that the display is working RGB and a list of supported colors should appear on the screen dur ing the test Key Backlight...

Page 61: ...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 sec onds 4 Press Menu key The R S NGE100B displays the main me...

Page 62: ...end DIAGnostic SERVice FWUP NGE100FWRelease tar gz enc to start firmware update remotely The R S NGE100B reboots automatically as part of the update process 6 Wait for the completion of the update pro...

Page 63: ...USB VCP is a software interface that allows the communi cation to the R S NGE100B using any terminal program e g HMExplorer via SCPI commands once the corresponding Windows drivers have been installed...

Page 64: ...ol ling software can determine if commands have been terminated and if they have been processed correctly With USB TCP communication with instrument requires analysis and polling mechanisms within the...

Page 65: ...es As a net work cable either an uncrossed or a cross over cable can be used It is possible to perform a complete parameter setting via the manual assignment of a fixed IP address or automatic assignm...

Page 66: ...ty of the classes is based on each other hierarchically Class C devices are characterized by a uniform LAN implementation Including an ICMP ping responder for diagnostic purposes Devices can be config...

Page 67: ...http 172 25 57 65 See Figure 6 2 Figure 6 2 Instrument web browser view 6 1 5 SCPI SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments commands messages are used for remote control Commands that are n...

Page 68: ...COM refers to the COM port number shown on the controlling PC e g ASRL15 INSTR LAN WLAN Refer to Chapter 5 6 Connecting to a Network on page 49 for configuring the LAN and WLAN parameters To set up t...

Page 69: ...structure SCPI is based on standard IEEE 488 2 i e it uses the same syntactic basic elements as well as the common commands defined in this standard Part of the syntax of the device responses is defi...

Page 70: ...69 Numeric Suffix 70 Hierarchy Device specific commands are of hierarchical structure The different levels are repre sented by combined headers Headers of the highest level root level have only one ke...

Page 71: ...unicate WLAN DHCP STATe This command contains key word STATe in the fifth command level It defines the sta tus of DHCP Optional Keywords Some command systems permit certain key words to be inserted in...

Page 72: ...by a white space If several parameters are specified in a command they are separated by a comma A few queries permit the parameters MINimum MAXimum and DEFault to be entered Refer to Chapter 6 3 2 Pa...

Page 73: ...d in manual operation SCPI prescribes that suffix counting starts with 1 Suffix 1 is the default state and used when no specific suffix is specified Some standards define a fixed numbering starting wi...

Page 74: ...r down The man tissa may comprise up to 255 characters the exponent must lie inside the value range 32000 to 32000 The exponent is introduced by an E or e Entry of the exponent alone is not permissibl...

Page 75: ...he ON state logically true is represented by ON or a numerical value unequal to 0 The OFF state logically untrue is represen ted by OFF or the numerical value 0 The numerical values are provided as re...

Page 76: ...a program message must be separated by a semicolon If the next command belongs to a different command system the semicolon is followed by a colon A colon at the beginning of a command marks the root n...

Page 77: ...until 1 is returned This is only the case after the Operation Com plete bit has been set in the ESR This bit indicates that the previous setting has been completed Sending OPC directly after the comma...

Page 78: ...the registers It clears the output buffer Usage Setting only ESE Value Event status enable Sets the event status enable register to the specified value The query returns the con tents of the event st...

Page 79: ...Query only RST Reset Sets the instrument to a defined default status The default settings are indicated in the description of commands Usage Setting only STB Status byte query Reads the contents of t...

Page 80: ...the system to remote state The front panel control is locked You are only able to unlock the front panel control via SCPI command SYSTem LOCal on page 77 Usage Event SYSTem OPTion This command return...

Page 81: ...vailable only if option R S NGE K101 is installed Return values arg0 Usage Query only SYSTem COMMunicate WLAN CONNect The instrument connects to the predefined wireless access point Available only if...

Page 82: ...installed Parameters arg0 Usage Setting only SYSTem COMMunicate WLAN SSID arg0 This command defines or queries the SSID string of the access point when the wire less interface works as a client Availa...

Page 83: ...ection of a channel Each channel of the power supply is considered as separate instrument which is required by the SCPI standard Parameters arg0 1 2 3 Example INSTrument NSELect 1 Selects the output c...

Page 84: ...N 0 1 ON 1 Output state will be turned on OFF 0 Output state will be turned off RST OFF 0 Example INST OUT1 OUTP ON Ch 1 and output state will be activated i e Ch 1 and Output key on the front panel w...

Page 85: ...Output is turned off CV Output mode changed to constant voltage mode CC Output mode changed to constant current mode RST OFF Example OUTP MODE CV Output mode has changed to constant voltage mdoe Usag...

Page 86: ...vent occurs OFF 0 OTP event not occurs RST OFF 0 Example OUTP TRIP 1 OTP event occurs Usage Query only 6 5 7 Fuse Setting FUSE DELay Delay This command defines and queries the fuse delay for the previ...

Page 87: ...e 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 FUSE TRIPped This command queries the fuse tripped of the previous selected chan...

Page 88: ...tate of the selected channel 6 5 8 OVP Setting SOURce VOLTage PROTection MODE arg0 This command defines or queries the OVP mode for the previous selected channel Parameters arg0 MEASured PROTected MEA...

Page 89: ...r queries the OVP state for the previous selected channel Parameters arg0 1 0 1 OVP is activated 0 OVP is deactivated Example INST OUT1 VOLT PROT ON OVP of Ch 1 is activated VOLT PROT 1 Return the OVP...

Page 90: ...tion LEVel Power This command defines or queries the OPP value of the previous selected channel Parameters Power Voltage MIN MAX Voltage Set the OPP value in the range of 0 W up to 32 W adjustable in...

Page 91: ...te of the selected channel SOURce POWer PROTection CLEar This command resets the OPP state of the selected channel If the OPP has tripped the red blinking OPP message on the display will be cleared fo...

Page 92: ...e Return the measured voltage Default unit V Example MEAS 1 000E 00 Usage Query only 6 5 11 Voltage and Current Configuration Commands APPLy arg0 This command defines or queries the voltage and curren...

Page 93: ...current to 2 A CURR 2 Return current value of the selected channel SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude Voltage This command defines or queries the voltage value of the selected channel Parameter...

Page 94: ...ry DATA arg0 Defines or queries the arbitrary points for channel 1 The dwell time between two points is from 10ms to 600s Parameters arg0 Voltage1 Current1 Time1 Voltage2 Current2 Time2 Volt age128 Cu...

Page 95: ...0 ARB REP 10 Return the defined repetition rate of the selected channel ARBitrary POINts This command returns the number of arbitrary points of EasyArb waveform Return values arg0 Usage Query only ARB...

Page 96: ...s the specified Digital I O line to function as Trigger Input or Trigger Output Suffix IO 1 4 Parameters arg0 OUTPut INPut Example TRIG DIR DIO2 OUT TRIGger ENABle DIO IO arg0 This command sets or que...

Page 97: ...pecified Digital I O line Suffix IO 1 4 Parameters arg0 ON OFF TOGGle INHibit ARBitrary ON Output is switched on OFF Output is switched off TOGGle Output state is toggled INHibit Output state remains...

Page 98: ...he trigger output of the specified Digital I O line The line triggers when the output of the specified control source is turned off or on Suffix IO 1 4 Parameters arg0 ON OFF FUSetrip CCMode VOLTlevel...

Page 99: ...the threshold current level of the the trigger output of the specified Digital I O line Triggers when output current level exceeds or equals to the set level Suffix IO 1 4 Parameters Current RST 3 00...

Page 100: ...arg0 This command recalls DIO settings from the respective memory locations M1 M5 Parameters arg0 Range 0 4 Example TRIG RCL 1 Usage Setting only TRIGger SAV arg0 This command saves DIO settings into...

Page 101: ...nt limits for the outputs wired in series should be set to the identical value If one of the outputs exceeded the current limit the total volt age will naturally collapse See Chapter 5 3 Output Modes...

Page 102: ...sely as possible For slight voltage differences it is common in this operating mode to first charge a voltage output up to the current limit the other voltage output provides the remaining current See...

Page 103: ...or channels with identical voltage values to display a low voltage difference By increasing the voltage slightly the load distribution can be manipulated If the volt age for a channel is to be increas...

Page 104: ...Function Keys 29 Fuse 43 Fuse Delay 43 Fuse Linking 43 FuseLink 43 G General Instrument Settings 54 Buzzer 54 Display 54 Display Brightness 54 Key Fallback Time 54 Keypad 54 Sound 54 Getting Started 7...

Page 105: ...ench Operation 18 Rack Mounting 18 Status byte Remote 75 76 Store and Recall 39 Switching On the Instrument 23 System Test 57 T Tracking Function 37 Trying Out the Instrument Activating the Channels O...

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