Instrument functions
R&S
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NGP800
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Figure 6-7: Delay text at channel display area
6.2.1.2
Remote sensing
For voltage setting < 1 V, setting of remote sensing mode to "EXT" is recommended.
The "Remote sensing" is a mechanism used to monitor and compensate the voltage
drops on the cables connected to the load.
1. Select "Remote sensing" menu item to configure the remote sensing mode.
The R&S
NGP800 displays the "Select Remote Sense" dialog.
Figure 6-8: Select remote sense dialog
2. Select the required remote sensing mode.
● EXT: The internal voltage sense relay in the instrument is switched on and the
connection of remote sensing wires (S+, S- ) to the input of the load become
necessary. Failure to connect remote sense can cause overvoltage or unregu-
Activating the Channels output