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List of Commands

R&S

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NGL200/NGM200

192

User Manual 1178.8736.02 ─ 09

List of Commands

[SOURce:]ALIMit[:STATe].............................................................................................................................. 108
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:CLEar.......................................................................................................131
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay...................................................................................................... 132
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay:INITial........................................................................................... 131
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:LINK......................................................................................................... 132
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:TRIPped?.................................................................................................133
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:UNLink..................................................................................................... 133
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:STATe].....................................................................................................133
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer...............................................................................110
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit[:UPPer]..............................................................................110
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]...................................................................... 116
[SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]..................................................................................116
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:CLEar...........................................................................................................141
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:LEVel........................................................................................................... 141
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection:TRIPped?.....................................................................................................142
[SOURce:]POWer:PROTection[:STATe].........................................................................................................140
[SOURce:]RESistance:STATe........................................................................................................................119
[SOURce:]RESistance[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude].............................................................................. 118
[SOURce:]VOLTage:DVM[:STATe].................................................................................................................127
[SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar........................................................................................................138
[SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:LEVel........................................................................................................ 138
[SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped?..................................................................................................139
[SOURce:]VOLTage:PROTection[:STATe]......................................................................................................138
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP:DURation........................................................................................................... 156
[SOURce:]VOLTage:RAMP[:STATe].............................................................................................................. 155
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit:LOWer............................................................................... 109
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:ALIMit[:UPPer].............................................................................. 109
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement].......................................................................114
[SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude].................................................................................. 113
*CLS.................................................................................................................................................................96
*ESE................................................................................................................................................................ 96
*ESR?.............................................................................................................................................................. 97
*IDN?............................................................................................................................................................... 97
*OPC................................................................................................................................................................97
*OPT?.............................................................................................................................................................. 97
*RST................................................................................................................................................................ 97
*SRE................................................................................................................................................................ 98
*STB?...............................................................................................................................................................98
*TRG................................................................................................................................................................98
*TST?...............................................................................................................................................................98
*WAI.................................................................................................................................................................98
APPLy............................................................................................................................................................ 119
ARBitrary:BEHavior:END...............................................................................................................................151
ARBitrary:CLEar............................................................................................................................................ 152
ARBitrary:DATA............................................................................................................................................. 152
ARBitrary:FNAMe.......................................................................................................................................... 152
ARBitrary:LOAD.............................................................................................................................................153

 

Summary of Contents for R&S NGL200 Series

Page 1: ...R S NGL200 NGM200 Power Supply Series User Manual 1178873602 Version 09 ÜåT2 ...

Page 2: ... B105 Option IEEE 488 GPIB interface 3641 6220 02 R S NGM K102 Option Wireless LAN Remote Control 3644 6367 02 R S NGM K103 Option Digital I O 3643 9904 02 R S NGM K104 Option Digital Voltmeter 3643 9927 02 R S NGM K106 Option Battery Simulation 3636 6626 02 2020 Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Mühldorfstr 15 81671 München Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwar...

Page 3: ...sic Safety Instructions and the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users Riesgo de lesiones y daños en el instrumento El instrumento se debe usar de manera adecuada para prevenir descargas eléctricas incendios lesiones o daños materiales No abrir la carcasa del instrumento Lea y cumpla las Instrucciones de seguridad elementales suministradas con el instrumento...

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 être utilisé conformément aux prescriptions afin d éviter les électrocutions incendies dommages corporels et matériels N ouvrez pas le boîtier de l appareil Lisez et respectez les consignes de sécurité fondamentales fournies avec l appare...

Page 5: ...tage 13 3 5 Limits 14 4 Getting Started 15 4 1 Putting into Operation 15 4 1 1 Safety 16 4 1 2 Intended Operation 17 4 1 3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument 19 4 1 4 Setting Up the Instrument 19 4 1 4 1 Bench Operation 19 4 1 4 2 Rack Mounting 20 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 4 2 2 Switching On the Instrument 24 4 3 Trying Out...

Page 6: ...e Button 35 5 2 3 Input Data 36 5 3 Front Panel Keys 37 5 3 1 Menu Controls 37 5 3 1 1 Home Key 37 5 3 1 2 Settings Key 37 5 3 1 3 User Key 40 5 3 2 Navigation Controls 40 5 3 3 Output and Channel Controls 41 5 4 Power Derating 41 5 5 Operation Modes 42 6 Instrument Functions 44 6 1 Setting the Channels Voltage and Current 44 6 2 Activating the Channels Output 45 6 2 1 Set Constant Resistance 46 6...

Page 7: ...astLog 75 6 12 CSV Settings 76 6 13 Graphical View Window 78 6 14 File Manager 80 6 15 Store and Recall 81 6 16 Interfaces 83 6 16 1 Network Connection 84 6 16 1 1 LAN Connection 85 6 16 1 2 Wireless LAN Connection 87 6 16 2 USB Connection 88 6 16 3 GPIB Address 89 6 17 General Instrument Settings 90 6 17 1 Licenses Management 90 6 17 2 Appearance Settings 92 6 17 3 Sound Settings 92 6 17 4 Date a...

Page 8: ...9 OCP Setting 129 7 5 10 OVP Setting 136 7 5 11 OPP Setting 139 7 5 12 USB Class Setting 142 7 6 Measurement Commands 142 7 7 Advanced Operating Commands 149 7 7 1 Arbitrary 149 7 7 2 Ramp 155 7 7 3 Digital I O 156 7 7 4 Battery Simulation 159 7 8 Data and File Management Commands 166 7 9 Status Reporting Commands 175 7 9 1 STATus OPERation Registers 175 7 9 2 STATus QUEStionable Registers 177 Ann...

Page 9: ...Contents R S NGL200 NGM200 7 User Manual 1178 8736 02 09 A 3 Status Reporting System 186 A 3 1 Structure of a SCPI Status Register 186 List of Commands 192 Index 197 ...

Page 10: ...Contents R S NGL200 NGM200 8 User Manual 1178 8736 02 09 ...

Page 11: ...ogramming 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 read directly on the instrument See www rohde schwarz com firmware ngl200 See www rohde schwarz com firmware ngm200 1 4 Application Notes Application Cards Videos These ...

Page 13: ...rotects the R S NGL NGM from overheating When the tempera ture in the power supply exceeds the OTP limit the channel outputs are automatically cut off The Arbitrary function allows a freely definable voltage and current sequences with a timeframe as short as 1 ms It allows varying the voltage or current during a test sequence for example to simulate different charging conditions of a battery With ...

Page 14: ...dry indoor environment Do not operate 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 continuous operation a horizontal or inclined position integrated stand is preferable Specifications with tolerance data apply after a warm up period of at least 30 minut...

Page 15: ...AT 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 switches firmly installed sockets firmly installed engines etc Measurement CAT II Measurements on circuits electronically directly connected to the mains e g household appliances power tools etc 0 instruments without mea...

Page 16: ...d is intended to protect 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 NGL NGM to ensure the safe operation of the instrument These protection limits must be adhered to Specification Limits Maximum output voltage 20 05 VDC Maximum output current 6 01 A 6 V 3 01 A 6 V Maximum voltage aga...

Page 17: ...perating conditions are required to ensure accurate measurements and to avoid damage to the instrument Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the basic safety instructions and the instrument s data sheet Instrument damage caused by electrostatic discharge Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage the electronic components of the instrument and the device under test DU...

Page 18: ...s terminate open cable ends Note the EMC classification in the data sheet 4 1 1 Safety Recommendations on secure operation The R S NGL NGM is designed to operate at local workplaces or in secured networks LAN It should not be accessible from the internet because of a potential security risk e g attackers could misuse or damage your device Please always install the latest firmware It is highly reco...

Page 19: ...n Safe operation can no longer be assumed when Instrument shows visible damage Instrument includes loose parts Instrument no longer functions properly After an extended period of storage under unfavorable conditions e g out doors or in damp rooms After rough handling during transport e g packaging that does not meet the minimum requirements by post office railway or forwarding agency Exceeding the...

Page 20: ...ustrial 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 functions properly To disconnect from the mains unplug the IEC socket on the back panel See Table 4 1 for the general data on the instrument specification For more informa tion see the instrument datash...

Page 21: ...sure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protections 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 instrument from moving around inside the box Pack the instrument in antistatic wrap to protect it from electrostatic charging Secure the instrument to prevent any movement and oth...

Page 22: ... NGM power supply in an area where the ambient temperature is within 5 C to 40 C The R S NGL NGM power supply is fan cooled and must be installed with sufficient space along the sides to ensure free flow of air 4 2 Instrument Tour This chapter provides an overview of all the controls available in the R S NGL NGM models and steps to switch on the instrument for the first time Overview of Controls 2...

Page 23: ...easurement settings and func tions are displayed in the individual channel display area There is a status bar in the device level and channel level showing the device operating mode and respective channel settings of the instrument For a detailed description on screen layout see Chapter 5 1 Display Overview on page 29 Menu control keys 2 The menu control keys allow you to access the home window de...

Page 24: ...panel while the NGL202 NGM202 models provide only output terminals for both channels USB connector 6 The USB connector is a Type A connector You can connect a USB flash drive to this connector to perform a firmware update store logging data or screen shots Power key 7 The Power key switches the instrument on and off 4 2 1 2 Rear Panel Figure 4 3 shows the rear panel of the R S NGL NGM with its con...

Page 25: ...ing both terminals at the same time can cause instrument malfunction Digital voltmeter DVM The DVM and DVM pins on the channel connector are available only with R S NGM power supply series equipped with option R S NGM K104 P N 3643 9927 02 The channel connectors contain both output F F and sense S S connec tions Connector for Ch2 is only available in the NGL202 NGM202 models USB connectors 11 12 T...

Page 26: ...hibit signals can be used to turn off the outputs by a digital hardware signal Table 4 3 Inhibit signals Signal name Pin Descriptions Inhibit Ch1 Pin 1 of Digital I O con nector If the inhibit signal goes active channel 1 output is turned off The inhibit signal is low active inverted logic Inhibit Ch2 Pin 9 of Digital I O con nector If the inhibit signal goes active channel 2 output is turned off ...

Page 27: ... 2 Connect the power cable to the socket outlet 3 Press Power key on the front panel The instrument performs a system check boots the operating system and starts the R S NGL NGM firmware By default all output channels are turned off when the instrument is switched on to prevent connected loads from being damaged unintentionally During startup the R S NGL NGM is loaded with the last saved instrumen...

Page 28: ...more information on the operating modes supported in different models 4 3 2 Activating the Channels Output The output voltages can be switched on or off regardless of the instrument s operating mode To switch on or off channel output 1 For the two channel models select desired channel key Ch1 or Ch2 on the front panel 2 Press Output key The R S NGL NGM outputs the set voltage level on the output c...

Page 29: ...llowing chapter provides information on instrument maintenance Cleaning Before cleaning the instrument ensure that it has been switched off and the 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 Use a dry lint free cloth to clean the product When cleaning keep in mind that the cas...

Page 30: ...ur customer sup port center A team of highly qualified engineers provides support and works with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation programming or applica tions of Rohde Schwarz products Contact information Contact our customer support center at www rohde schwarz com support or follow this QR code Figure 4 5 QR code to the Rohde Schwarz support page Maintenance and...

Page 31: ...nel status bar 3 Expand Collapse channel button 4 Settings button 5 Measured output voltage 6 Set output voltage 7 Measured output current 8 Set output current limit 9 Channel display area of Ch2 10 Channel display area of Ch1 11 Measured output power and source output resistance emulated internal impedance 12 DVM function available only with R S NGM power supply series 5 1 1 Status Bar Informatio...

Page 32: ... 11 FastLog on page 75 Data logging If data logging is present the icon is highlighted in white If an error is present the icon is highlighted in red See Chapter 6 10 Data Logging on page 73 WLAN Only visible if software option Wireless LAN is active If connection is present the icon is highlighted in white If both WLAN and LAN connection are pres ent the icon is highlighted with a line cross over...

Page 33: ...gered the icon blinks See Chapter 6 5 2 Overvoltage Protection OVP on page 59 OPP If enabled the icon is highlighted in white If triggered the icon blinks See Chapter 6 5 3 Overpower Protection OPP on page 60 Arbitrary mode If enabled the icon is highlighted in white If active the icon blinks See Chapter 6 7 1 Arbitrary on page 67 Ramp mode If enabled the icon is highlighted in white If active the...

Page 34: ... emulated internal impedance displays in ohms 3 Settings button opens instrument device channel menu window Long press on the button opens the graphical view window for measurements 4 Expand Collapse button toggles between home window and channel overview window 5 Output voltage displays in volt with display resolution of five decimal points 6 Set voltage level with level limit defined in Safety L...

Page 35: ...elow the voltage applied externally at the output connectors sink mode and constant resistor is switched on in channel menu 5 2 Using the Touchscreen The R S NGL NGM provides a touch sensitive screen Touch can be disabled see Chapter 6 8 User Key on page 71 in the instrument settings The following illus trates the touchscreen gestures and highlight the different touchscreen features that can be pe...

Page 36: ... mea surements For more information see Chapter 6 13 Graphical View Window on page 78 1 Select the Settings button The R S NGL NGM displays device channel menu window 2 Select Device or respective channel tab Channel 1 or Channel 2 to open the menu 3 Swipe up or down for the available items in the menu 4 Select the required items to configure the settings 5 Select the back arrow key or press Back ...

Page 37: ...rm your value Figure 5 5 Set voltage and current in home window 5 2 2 3 Expand Collapse Button You can expand the selected channel window by using the Expand Collapse button The Expand Collapse icon changed when toggled 1 Select the Expand Collapse button The R S NGL NGM expands the selected channel to a full screen displaying the statistics Min Avg and Max values of power voltage and current read...

Page 38: ...keypad for you to enter numerical values Use the back key on the on screen keypad to cancel input of the numerical entries 1 Select a menu item to enter the numeric value The R S NGL NGM displays the on screen keypad 2 Enter the required value 3 Confirm value with the unit key Alternatively select the enter key to confirm your value Figure 5 7 Enter numerical value and unit For alphanumeric input ...

Page 39: ...the instrument home window See the display of the home window in Figure 5 1 5 3 1 2 Settings Key The Settings key navigates to the device channel menu window which consists of the Device menu and up to two channels Channel 1 Channel 2 menu Long press on the Settings key also navigates to the graphical view window For more information see Chapter 6 13 Graphical View Window on page 78 Device menu Th...

Page 40: ...xisting battery model data Logging Data logging on the instrument timestamp voltage current and power FastLog Available only with R S NGM power supply series Fast data logging on the instrument timestamp voltage and current Trigger Activates the trigger source for SCPI command TRG Digital Output Available only with option R S NGL K103 or R S NGM K103 Configures the output fault output 1 and output...

Page 41: ...nse information and install license options Device Information Displays instrument information Update Device Performs firmware update on the instrument Save Recall Device Settings File management on the instrument settings Resets instrument settings with factory default Channel menu The Channel 1 or Channel 2 menu provides access to settings on channel output channel trigger conditions and output ...

Page 42: ...OPP protection settings OPP power for the instrument Ranges DVM The Ranges function provides the voltage and current mea surement range settings With correct range settings it increa ses the accuracy of measurements The DVM is available only with option R S NGM K104 It pro vides an independent digital voltmeter to measure input volt age Constant Resistance Configures the resistance used in the sin...

Page 43: ... the instrument pop up messages 5 3 3 Output and Channel Controls Applicable only for 2 channel models NGL202 NGM202 these keys control the channel output settings of the instrument Function keys Description Ch1 Ch2 Selects the respective channel for output Output Master output switch it turns output for all selected channels on or off 5 4 Power Derating The NGL202 NGM202 models include two identi...

Page 44: ...he instrument is not switched to CR mode automatically it will operate in CR mode when sinking but source in CV or CC mode CV mode Figure 5 12 shows that if the instrument is in the range of voltage regulation the output voltage Vout remains constant while the current may increase to its maximum value Imax when the connected load is increasing In CV mode the font text in the channel display area c...

Page 45: ...xt in the channel display area changes to red See Figure 5 3 CR mode To go into CR mode the R S NGL NGM must operate in sink mode where current flows into the instrument and Constant Resistance is enabled With Constant Resistance enabled and configured the R S NGL NGM can set the resistance in sink mode this allows the R S NGL NGM to behave like an electronic load which is useful in battery test a...

Page 46: ...ize of 1 mV and current values between 0 A to 6 01 A with a step size of 0 1 mA The setting of current value corresponds to the Imax of the respective channel It is advisable to set the current limit before operating the instrument to prevent damage to the load and instrument in the case of malfunction such as a short circuit 1 Press Home key The R S NGL NGM displays the home window 2 Set voltage ...

Page 47: ... off when no channel is selected This design prevents a con nected load from being damaged unintentionally 1 Press the required channel key Selected channel key Ch1 Ch2 illuminates 2 Press Output key The R S NGL NGM outputs the set voltage of the selected channel Depending on the operating mode the font text in the channel display area shows green in CV mode red in CC mode and cyan in CR mode Note...

Page 48: ...quired channel tab to apply constant resistance The R S NGL NGM displays the selected channel menu 3 Select the Constant Resistance from the menu The R S NGL NGM displays the Constant Resistance dialog 4 Activate the Enabled menu item When operates in sink mode condition the R S NGL NGM displays the Constant Resistance icon on the selected channel status bar information 5 Set the required resistan...

Page 49: ... time can be switched between 30 μs Fast Transient Response ON or 100 μs Fast Transient Response OFF for the output volt age to recover and stay within 20 mV of the nominal output voltage follows by a step change in the load current Figure 6 5 Transient response graph 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the required channel tab to apply fast transi...

Page 50: ... focus is on stability and should be preferred for capacitive or inductive loads 6 2 3 Output The Output menu provides the settings for output impedance output delay and trig gers action on the output mode 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the required channel tab to apply output delay The R S NGL NGM displays the selected channel menu 3 Select t...

Page 51: ...ee Chapter 6 2 2 Fast Transient Response on page 47 The output impedance is only active during CV constant voltage operation mode 6 2 3 2 Delay 1 Select the Delay menu item to configure the required values The R S NGL NGM displays the Output Delay dialog 2 Set the required value The R S NGL NGM displays the onscreen keypad for entry 3 Confirm value with the unit keys The output delay is the time b...

Page 52: ...Y red text is displayed at the channel display area of the respective channel See Figure 6 8 These operating behaviors resume to normal after the delay time Figure 6 8 Delay text at channel display area 6 2 3 3 Trigger Events 1 Select the Triggered menu item to activate the trigger event corresponding to the trigger parameters See Figure 6 18 2 Select the Trigger menu item to set the action if a t...

Page 53: ...utput mode See Source and sink current on page 26 The R S NGL NGM displays the Output mode dialog 2 Select the required output mode Auto Depending on the voltage across the output terminal the R S NGL NGM goes into sink or source mode Sink The R S NGL NGM goes to sink mode current flows into the instru ment On display the current shown negative current Source The R S NGL NGM goes to source mode cu...

Page 54: ...e of vol tages that DVM supported Connection for the DVM measurement is wired from the instrument rear panel If DVM measurement is activated the displaying of output voltage is not possible on the same channel See Output terminals on page 23 See Figure 6 9 for the wiring example on measuring a voltage source from rear panel connector Figure 6 9 Rear panel four wire sense and DVM connection 1 Press...

Page 55: ... measurement range Voltage Range Current Range See Table 6 1 To select the voltage or current range set the auto range to OFF Measurement range Correct setting of voltage and current range increases the accuracy of the voltage current measurements Measuring outside the range values may result in invalid mea surements with OVERLOAD indicator See the datasheet for the measurement accuracy according ...

Page 56: ...fety limits cannot be used Equipped with battery simulator option the R S NGM can be used as a battery source in developing products whereby battery is not ready for testing such as phones and portable devices The R S NGM provides a battery simulator editor to configure the battery model at dif ferent states to analyze the products behavior under specific conditions Different bat tery state of cha...

Page 57: ...he loaded battery model and current SoC The terminal voltage Vt is the voltage between the battery terminals with applied voltage drop over the ESR Terminal voltage varies with charge or dis charge current Model The loaded battery model applied in the battery sim ulator Battery capacity The storage capacity for the battery Minimum value 1 µAh Maximum value 100 kAh Editing a new value here overwrit...

Page 58: ...new battery model The R S NGM opens the battery model edior dialog to edit the new battery model file 6 Activate the Enabled menu item The R S NGM enables the battery simulation function Battery model editor The battery model editor allows you to create and edit battery models with custom behavior In the editor the open circuit voltage Voc and the equivalent series resist ance ESR can be defined f...

Page 59: ...Select the or icon to add or remove a row of data from the model A new row of data is added to the model It is initially filled with the data of the currently selected row Removes the currently selected row from the model 4 Select Capacity and Initial SoC to configure the capacity and initial state of charge of the battery The R S NGM displays the on screen keypad for data entry 5 Select existing ...

Page 60: ...NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the required channel tab to configure the various protection dialogs The R S NGL NGM displays the selected channel menu 6 5 1 Overcurrent Protection OCP When the drawn current exceeds the limit set for the respective channels an alert is triggered and the affected channels are turned off according to the settings configured in the OCP dialog 1 S...

Page 61: ...e Delay At Output On The time taken after channel output is turned on before OCP is put into operation 4 Confirm value with the unit key ms or s 5 Activate the Link to Channel 2 or Link to Channel 1 menu item ON The linked channel is turned off when an OCP event is triggered OFF The linked channel is not affected when an OCP event is triggered 6 5 2 Overvoltage Protection OVP When the output volta...

Page 62: ...vel for OVP The R S NGL NGM displays the on screen keypad to set the value 4 Confirm value with the unit key mV or V 6 5 3 Overpower Protection OPP When the output power exceeds the limit set for the respective channels an alert is triggered and the affected channels are turned off according to the settings configured in the OPP dialog 1 Select Overpower Protection OPP menu item The R S NGL NGM di...

Page 63: ...n be limited The safety limit prevents inadvertently setting values dangerous for the connected DUT The Safety Limits function is disabled if Arbitrary function or Battery Simulator func tion is in use 1 Select Safety Limits menu item from the menu The R S NGL NGM displays the Safety Limits dialog Figure 6 17 Safety limits dialog 2 Activate the Enabled menu item The R S NGL NGM limits the set volt...

Page 64: ... an optional Digital I O you can apply a single trigger in signal and control multiple trigger out signals on the instrument These trigger out signals can be used to perform function such as triggering the data logger to record instrument when a channel output is active or protection event is used to trigger the digital out pin which in turn can be used for fuse linking between two instruments The...

Page 65: ...rnal trigger signal is low active inverted logic See Figure 6 18 Digital I O In1 Digital In pin 3 of Digi tal I O connector If detected corresponding trigger out parameters are triggered The Digital I O In1 signal is low active inverted logic See Figure 6 18 Output channel 1 Output channel 2 Any of the channels Output If respective channel output is turned on corre sponding trigger out parameters ...

Page 66: ...ault output will be active if the output of the selected channel is off See Figure 6 19 Digital Output Out1 Trigger in signal Output On Ch1 If detected a constant level trigger signal is sent out at pin 4 of the Digital I O connector If the pulse option is selected for the signal type an output pulse of 100 ms trigger signal is sent out instead Digital Output Out2 Trigger in signal Output On Ch2 I...

Page 67: ...ure 4 4 and Table 4 2 for the Digital I O connector and pins layout 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select Trigger menu item to set the trigger in parameter The R S NGL NGM displays the Trigger dialog Figure 6 20 An example if Operation Mode is selected as source 3 Select the Source to configure the trigger in parameter See Figure 6 18 for details of ...

Page 68: ...rig ger out parameters 9 Select Back to go back to Device menu 10 If User Button is set as a trigger in signal select User Button menu item The R S NGL NGM displays the User Button dialog See also Chapter 6 8 User Key on page 71 11 Select User Button Action and set as Trigger The R S NGL NGM generates a trigger in signal when user button key is pressed 12 If Logging is set as a trigger out signal ...

Page 69: ...g the Channels Voltage and Current on page 44 The Arbitrary and Ramp are two functions which can be used to control the waveform of voltage and current output 6 7 1 Arbitrary The Arbitrary function allows you to generate freely programmable waveforms which can be reproduced within the Safety Limits for voltage and current 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window...

Page 70: ...nly with R S NGL K103 or R S NGM K103 Digital Output option See Chapter 6 6 Trigger Digital I O on page 62 Activate Start triggered or Step triggered if the arbitrary function is executed under triggered condition Start triggered If triggered the complete arbitrary function is executed Step triggered If triggered every arbitrary step needs a trigger signal to exe cute step time from Arb Editor is ...

Page 71: ...e end of the table It is initially filled with the data of the currently selected row Removes the currently selected row from the table 5 Set the Rep to configure repetition cycle for the arbitrary data By default the repetition cycle is set to infinity 6 Set the End Behavior to handle the way to end the automation of the Arbitrary function Off The output of the selected channel is turned off afte...

Page 72: ...e 6 24 Internal resistance The internal resistance control is only applied after the ramp is processed until the con figured target value is reached See Chapter 6 2 1 Set Constant Resistance on page 46 Figure 6 24 Ramping voltage output 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the required channel tab to configure Ramp function The R S NGL NGM displays ...

Page 73: ... The R S NGL NGM allows you to configure the user action for one of the following functions Screenshot image from instrument Instrument trigger function Data logging Reset statistic see index 1 2 3 of Figure 5 6 Enable Disable touchscreen function 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the Device menu tab to configure user action The R S NGL NGM displ...

Page 74: ...e count energy result power voltage and cur rent values TouchLock Enable Disable the touchscreen function of the instrument 6 Select Select to confirm the action 6 9 Screenshot With screenshot you can capture image easily from the instrument The images can be stored in the USB stick or internal memory of the instrument By default the screen images are stored in the USB device under the target fold...

Page 75: ...ice of target folder 5 Select the required save location 6 10 Data Logging When data logging is activated the R S NGL NGM records the voltage current and power data and stores it in the predefined target folder The measurement data can be stored on the USB stick or in the instrument internal memory location 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the D...

Page 76: ...is detected Figure 6 28 Target folder dialog 5 Set the required Target Folder 6 Select Mode to set logging duration Duration Time taken for data logging with duration and time interval setting Span Time taken for data logging with start time time interval and duration setting Unlimited Data logging with time interval setting The data logging continuous until function is deactivated Count Data logg...

Page 77: ...age The FastLog can write the measurement data votage current either to the USB device or to a SCPI client In SCPI mode the client is required to be connected to the R S NGM before FastLog is enabled FastLog is a much faster data logging for voltage and current measurements This fast logging features the benefit to capture short peak changes in voltage and or cur rent measurements which is particu...

Page 78: ...Write to SCPI to transfer the data to a SCPI client Note It is possible to select a sample rate of 500 kS s on both channels at the same time If FastLog on one channel is activated at 500 kS s the other channel is blocked If both channels are to be activated by a trigger it is checked whether the sum of the sample rates 500 kS s If this is the case the operation is aborted with an error message an...

Page 79: ... displays the CSV Settings dialog Figure 6 30 CSV settings dialog 2 Set the required CSV parameters The R S NGL NGM displays the respective dialog to set the CSV parameters See Table 6 5 3 Select Set to confirm the value Table 6 5 CSV settings CSV settings Selective fields in the dialog Field Delimiter Comma Semicolon Decimal Separator Dot Comma CSV Settings ...

Page 80: ...ago Each measure ment trace is represented with an individual color The time based scale is fixed with a time duration display up to the last 60 seconds Figure 6 31 Graphical view window 1 Display window for measurement 2 Time axis scale fixed at 5 s div 3 Configuration slot for measurement 4 Reset measurements in display window 5 Zero origin of the graph 6 Time axis 7 Measurement axis 1 Long pres...

Page 81: ...easurement to be available in the configuration dia log The R S NGL NGM displays the configuration dialog 4 Select the available Data Source for configuration The dimmed Data Source is in use and is not configurable 5 Set Enable to activate the selected Data Source for measurement 6 Select the available Color to configure the Data Source measurement trace 7 Set Show Min Max to ON to display the mi...

Page 82: ... internal memory of the instrument You can copy and delete files in both USB stick and internal memory of the instrument 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the Device tab to configure file settings for store and recall function The R S NGL NGM displays the device menu 3 Select File Manager from the menu The R S NGL NGM displays the file manager di...

Page 83: ...ction Description Copy from internal memory to USB Copy from USB to internal memory Delete the selected file 6 15 Store and Recall Upon power up the instrument loads the last stored settings from internal memory location Auto saved parameters are also applied during startup The R S NGL NGM output states of all channels Ch1 Ch2 are disabled when the recall function is activated Auto saved instrumen...

Page 84: ...evice Settings The R S NGL NGM loads the Save Recall Device Settings dialog Figure 6 35 Save Recall device settings dialog 4 Select Save Settings to file to save current instrument settings The R S NGL NGM opens a dialog to select source and file location You can save to existing file or create a file for saving 5 Set the source and file location The R S NGL NGM saves the current instrument settin...

Page 85: ...The R S NGL NGM displays a popup message to show that all settings are reset to factory default 6 16 Interfaces There are various of ways how the R S NGL NGM can be remotely accessed and controlled 1 Press Settings key The R S NGL NGM displays the device channel menu window 2 Select the Device tab to configure network connection The R S NGL NGM displays the device menu 3 Select Interfaces The R S ...

Page 86: ...eters required Network Connection 84 USB Connection 88 GPIB Address 89 6 16 1 Network Connection There are two methods to establish a local area network LAN connection with the R S NGL NGM for remote control operation LAN Wireless LAN 1 Select Network from the Figure 6 36 The R S NGL NGM displays the Network dialog Figure 6 37 Network dialog 2 Set the required SCPI Raw Port and Hostname Interfaces...

Page 87: ...network connection connect a commercial RJ 45 cable to the LAN port of the instrument and to a PC or network switch Depending on the network capacities the TCP IP address information for the instru ment can be obtained in different ways If the network supports dynamic TCP IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and a DHCP server is available all address infor mation can...

Page 88: ...and shows the values of the IP Address By default the instrument is configured to use dynamic configuration and obtain all address information automatically OFF If the network does not support dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP The addresses must be set manually 4 Set the required DHCP mode If DHCP mode is set OFF the following Ethernet Settings are required 5 Configure the IP Address Subnet...

Page 89: ...mance Frequency range 2412 MHz to 2472 MHz Power 19 5 dBm typical Instrument option R S NGL K102 P N 3652 6362 02 or R S NGM K102 P N 3644 6367 02 option is required to connect the R S NGL NGM to a network via wireless LAN connection An alterative to connection in local area network is wireless LAN connection With the presence of an authenticated Wi Fi signal the R S NGL NGM automatically connects...

Page 90: ...ure 6 41 WLAN connected 4 To disconnect select the Disconnect in the Wireless LAN settings dialog 6 16 2 USB Connection Change of USB class If a change in USB Class is detected i e from TMC to CDC or vice versa the rebooting of instrument is necessary to load the correct USB driver A popup message is displayed A reboot of the device is required for this setting to take effect Alternatively connect...

Page 91: ...le length between two instruments should not exceed 2m A wired OR connection is used if several instruments are connected in parallel To be able to control the instrument via the GPIB bus the instrument and the controller must be linked by a GPIB bus cable A GPIB bus card the card drivers and the pro gram libraries for the programming language must be provided in the controller The controller must...

Page 92: ...2 Select the Device tab The R S NGL NGM displays the device menu 6 17 1 Licenses Management Options are enabled by entering a registered license key code You may choose to install from an XML file on USB or by manually entering the key code Select Licenses to install license key code The R S NGL NGM displays the license dialog Active Options that are currently active in the instrument Inactive Opt...

Page 93: ...the license file from the USB stick 4 Select the license file to install in the instrument The R S NGL NGM install the license option accordingly If the installation is successful the option is displayed in the Active window To manually enter the key code proceed as follows 1 Select Add key to invoke the license key on screen keyboard Figure 6 44 License key on screen keyboard 2 Enter the key code...

Page 94: ...er the key code 30 digit number of the option in the entry box 6 Confirm entries with the enter key If the correct key code is entered the R S NGL NGM popup a message Device key is removed and the option is displayed in the Deactivation window 6 17 2 Appearance Settings Select the Appearance to set display and key brightness The R S NGL NGM displays the appearance dialog Figure 6 45 Appearance dia...

Page 95: ... a fuse tripped occurs See Chapter 6 5 Protection on page 58 CC Mode Continuous Beep A continuous beep sound alert when the selected output channel goes into CC mode See CC mode on page 42 6 17 4 Date and Time The time is regarded as UTC There is no timezone selectable 1 Select the Date Time to set date and time format The R S NGL NGM displays the date and time dialog Figure 6 47 Date and time set...

Page 96: ...ormation Description Model Model of the instrument ID Instrument orderable part number Serial No Unique identification number for the instrument Version Software version that is installed in the instrument Hardware IDs Unique serial number of the front and mainboard of the instrument Temperatures Temperature in degrees measured in both Ch1 and Ch2 If the temperature exceeded the specification Over...

Page 97: ...ument firmware The R S NGL NGM updates the instrument firmware accordingly 6 18 Device Documentation You can retrieve the R S NGL NGM Open Source Acknowledgment documentation from the instrument documentation folder int documentation 1 Go to File Manager menu The R S NGL NGM displays the file manager dialog For more information see Chapter 6 14 File Manager on page 80 2 Select the documentation fo...

Page 98: ... in the IEEE 488 2 IEC 625 2 standard These commands have the same effect and are employed in the same way on different devi ces The headers of these commands consist of followed by three letters Many common commands are related to the Status Reporting System CLS 96 ESE 96 ESR 97 IDN 97 OPC 97 OPT 97 RST 97 SRE 98 STB 98 TRG 98 TST 98 WAI 98 CLS Clear status Sets the status byte STB the standard e...

Page 99: ...ly OPC Operation complete Sets bit 0 in the event status register when all preceding commands have been execu ted This bit can be used to initiate a service request The query writes a 1 into the output buffer when all preceding commands have been executed which is useful for command synchronization OPT Option identification query Queries the options included in the instrument For a list of all ava...

Page 100: ...e in decimal form Usage Query only TRG Recall Triggers all actions waiting for a trigger event In particular TRG generates a manual trigger signal This common command complements the commands of the TRIGger subsystem Usage Event TST Self test query Initiates self tests of the instrument and returns an error code Return values ErrorCode integer 0 in decimal format An error occurred 0 No errors occu...

Page 101: ...01 SYSTem TIME 101 SYSTem BEEPer CURRent STATe arg0 Enables or disables beep sound for current control alert Parameters arg0 1 Enables the Current control beep sound a continuous beep sound alert when the selected output channel goes into CC mode 0 Disables the Current control beep sound SYSTem BEEPer PROTection STATe arg0 Enables or disables beep sound for protection alert Parameters arg0 1 Enabl...

Page 102: ...locked with the SCPI command SYSTem RWLock the message box of the locked front panel on the instrument display will be disappeared Usage Setting only SYSTem REMote Sets the system to remote state The front panel control is locked By pushing the soft key button key the front panel control will be activated Usage Setting only SYSTem RWLock Sets the system to remote state The front panel control is l...

Page 103: ...e system date SYSTem TIME hh mm ss SYSTem TIME Sets or queries the system time Parameters hh Sets the hours of the system time mm Sets the minutes of the system time ss Sets the seconds of the system time Example SYSTem TIME 12 30 59 SYSTem TIME 12 30 59 Returns system time 7 3 Display Commands The DISPlay subsystem contains the commands for display functions which do not affect signal generation ...

Page 104: ...ample DISPlay TEXT Instrument Test Usage Setting only 7 4 Trigger Commands The TRIGger subsystem contains the commands for signal triggering TRIGger STATe 102 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce 103 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO CHANnel 103 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO PIN 104 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OMODe 104 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OMODe CHANnel 105 TRIGger SEQ...

Page 105: ...on Modes is selected for monitoring TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO CHANnel arg0 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO CHANnel arg0 Sets or queries the device channel for trigger source Digital In Channel See Figure 6 18 Note This setting is only available if DIO pin is set to EXT See TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO PIN on page 104 Parameters for setting and query arg0 OUT1 OUTP1 OUTPu...

Page 106: ...ion mode See Figure 6 18 Parameters for setting and query arg0 CC CV CR SINK PROTection CC If respective channel operation mode is detected in CC mode corresponding trigger out parameters are triggered CV If respective channel operation mode is detected in CV mode corresponding trigger out parameters are triggered CR If respective channel operation mode is detected in CR mode corresponding trigger...

Page 107: ...cted as the device channel for trigger source Opera tion Modes TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OUTPut CHANnel arg0 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OUTPut CHANnel arg0 Sets or queries the device channel for trigger source Output See Figure 6 18 Parameters for setting and query arg0 OUT1 OUTP1 OUTPut1 OUT2 OUTP2 OUTPut2 ANY OUT1 OUTP1 OUTPut1 Ch1 is selected as the device channel for trigger sou...

Page 108: ...ng the channel list command synax For more information see Syntax for Channel List Commands on page 183 Example Selecting a channel You can select a channel either with an OUTput parameter or just by the channel number This example lists all ways how you can select and query a selected channel Select a channel selects channel 1 INST OUT1 queries the channel selection INST response OUT1 Select a ch...

Page 109: ...ing parameters channel OUT1 OUTP1 OUTPut1 1 OUT2 OUTP2 OUTPut2 2 OUT1 OUTP1 OUTPut1 1 Selects Channel 1 Ch1 OUT2 OUTP2 OUTPut2 2 Selects Channel 2 Ch2 Range 1 to 2 Example See Example Selecting a channel on page 106 7 5 2 Safety Limit Setting The SOURce ALIM subsystem contains the commands for setting the safety limits of the output channels Configuration Commands ...

Page 110: ...M LOW 0 queries the safety limits for the lower voltage VOLT ALIM LOW reponse 0 000 sets the safety limits for the upper current CURR ALIM 3 queries the safety limits for the upper current CURR ALIM reponse 3 000 sets the safety limits for the lower current CURR ALIM LOW 0 queries the safety limits for the lower current CURR ALIM LOW reponse 0 000 SOURce ALIMit STATe 108 SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMed...

Page 111: ...Min value for lower safety limit MAX MAXimum Max value for lower safety limit Range 0 000E 00 to 2 050E 01 Increment 0 001 RST 0 000E 00 Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example VOLT ALIM LOW 1 Queries the lower safety limit for volatage at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the output voltage on page 112 SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMediate ALIMit UPPer voltage SOURce VOLTage L...

Page 112: ...MAXimum Max value for lower safety limit Range For up to 6V 0 001E 00 to 3 010E 00 For above 6V 0 001E 00 to 6 010E 00 Increment 0 001 RST 0 001E 00 Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example CURR ALIM LOW 1 Queries the lower safety limit for current at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the current output on page 115 SOURce CURRent LEVel IMMediate ALIMit UPPer current SOURc...

Page 113: ... query Channel list list Example CURR ALIM UPP 1 Queries the upper safety limit for current at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the current output on page 115 7 5 3 Voltage Setting The SOURce VOLTage subsystem contains the commands for setting the voltage of the output channels The default unit is V Configuration Commands ...

Page 114: ...ponse 15 000 sets the safety limits for the lower voltage VOLT ALIM LOW 0 queries the safety limits for the lower voltage VOLT ALIM LOW response 0 000 Set the voltage value selects a channel and sets the voltage VOLT 10 sets the voltage to maximum or minimum respectively VOLT MAX VOLT MIN queries the output voltage of a channel VOLT response 10 000 Query the range of the voltage values queries the...

Page 115: ...tage value of the selected channel Parameters voltage numeric value MIN MINimum MAX MAXimum UP DOWN list numeric value Numeric value in V MIN MINimum Minimum voltage at 0 000 V MAX MAXimum Maximum voltage at 20 050 V UP Increases voltage by a defined step size See SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMediate STEP INCRement on page 114 DOWN Decreases voltage by a defined step size See SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMedi...

Page 116: ...ue Step value in V DEF DEFault Default value of stepsize Range 0 001 to 5 000 Increment 0 001 RST 0 100 Default unit V Parameters for setting and query stepsize DEF DEFault Queries the default voltage step size Example INST OUT1 VOLT STEP 0 001 VOLT STEP DEF VOLT STEP DEF 0 10 Returns the default stepsize voltage See also Example Configuring the output voltage on page 112 7 5 4 Current Setting The...

Page 117: ... CURR ALIM LOW 0 001 queries the safety limits for the lower current CURR ALIM LOW response 0 001 Set the current value selects a channel and sets the current CURR 2 queries the current of the selected channel CURR response 2 000 Query the range of the current values queries the upper and lower limit of the current CURR MIN response 0 001 CURR MAX response 3 000 Increase or decrease the current st...

Page 118: ...EFault Default value of stepsize Range 0 0001 to 2 000 Increment 0 0001 RST 0 010 Default unit A Parameters for setting and query Optional default step query DEF DEFault Queries the default voltage step size Example INST OUT1 CURR STEP 0 005 CURR STEP DEF VOLT STEP DEF 0 1000E 00 Returns the default stepsize for current See Example Configuring the current output on page 115 SOURce CURRent LEVel IM...

Page 119: ...e SOURce CURRent LEVel IMMediate STEP INCRement on page 116 DOWN Decreases current by a defined step size See SOURce CURRent LEVel IMMediate STEP INCRement on page 116 Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example CURR 1 Queries the current at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the current output on page 115 7 5 5 Resistance Setting The SOURce RESistance subsystem contains the ...

Page 120: ...lects a channel and activate the constant resistance mode RES STAT 1 queries the constant resistance mode RES STAT response 1 SOURce RESistance LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude 118 SOURce RESistance STATe 119 SOURce RESistance LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude resistance SOURce RESistance LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude Channel list Sets or queries the constant resistance target value Parameters resistance numeric val...

Page 121: ...rs for setting and query Channel list list Example RES STAT 1 Queries the constant resistance mode at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the resistance limit on page 118 7 5 6 Combined Setting of Voltage and Current Setting The APPLy subsystem provides a command that enables you to set the current and voltage of a channel in one step The combined voltage and current setting command takes ap...

Page 122: ...TP1 OUTPut1 OUT2 OUTP2 OUTPut2 OUT1 OUTP1 OUTPut1 Selects output for channel 1 OUT2 OUTP2 OUTPut2 Selects output for channel 2 Example INST OUT1 APPL 6 2 Sets 6 V and 2 A to output of channel 1 APPL 6 000 2 000 Queries the voltage and current of the selected channel READ Channel list Queries the currently voltage current measurement pair and returns them separated by comma Parameters Channel list ...

Page 123: ...queries the output state OUTP response 1 Turn on all selected channels simultaneously selects channels 1 and 2 sets the voltage and current values for both channels activates both channels INST OUT1 VOLT 12 CURR 0 1 OUTP SEL 1 INST OUT2 VOLT 12 CURR 0 2 OUTP SEL 1 turns on the output of both channels OUTP GEN 1 OUTPut GENeral STATe 122 OUTPut STATe 122 OUTPut DELay DURation 122 OUTPut DELay STATe ...

Page 124: ...tches off previous selected channels 1 Switches on previous selected channels Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example OUTP 1 Queries the output state at channel 1 Example See Example Activating the channels on page 121 OUTPut DELay DURation duration OUTPut DELay DURation Channel list Sets or queries the duration for output delay Parameters duration numeric value MIN MINimum MAX ...

Page 125: ...or the selected channel Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example OUTPut DELay 1 OUTPut DELay 1 Returns output delay state as on Example OUTPut DELay 1 Returns output delay state at channel 1 OUTPut FTResponse state OUTPut FTResponse Channel list Sets or queries the fast transient response state Parameters state 0 Deactivates fast transient response 1 Activates fast transient resp...

Page 126: ...t ohm Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example OUTPut IMPedance 1 OUTPut IMPedance 1 Returns output impedance of 1 ohm Example OUTPut IMPedance 1 Returns output impedance at channel 1 OUTPut IMPedance STATe state OUTPut IMPedance STATe Channel list Sets or queries the impedance target for the selected channel Parameters state 0 Deactivates output impedance for the selected channe...

Page 127: ...tput terminal is below set voltage instrument operates as a source mode SINK If operates in sink mode current flows into the instrument On display current is shown as negative current SOURce If operates in source mode current flows out from the instru ment Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example OUTPut MOD 1 Queries output mode at channel 1 Example OUTPut MOD AUTO 1 Set output m...

Page 128: ... event for output at channel 1 OUTPut TRIGgered BEHavior arg0 Channel list OUTPut TRIGgered BEHavior Channel list Sets or queries output behavior when a trigger event occurs Setting parameters arg0 ON OFF GATed list ON Output is set on when a trigger event occurs OFF Output is set off when a trigger event occurs GATed Output is set gated when a trigger event occurs Parameters for setting and query...

Page 129: ...M STATe Channel list Sets or queries digital voltmeter measurements Parameters arg0 1 Enables digital voltmeter measurement 0 Disables digital voltmeter measurement Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example VOLT DVM 1 MEAS VOLT DVM 1 000E 00 Enables and returns digital voltmeter measurement Example VOLT DVM 1 Queries DVM state at channel 1 Usage Asynchronous command SENSe CURRent ...

Page 130: ...ccuracy Refers to datasheet for the measurement accuracy in the 10 A range Example SENS CURR RANG 1 Queries current range for measurement at channel 1 SENSe VOLTage RANGe AUTO arg0 Channel list SENSe VOLTage RANGe AUTO Channel list Sets or queries auto range for voltage measurement accuracy Parameters arg0 1 Enables auto range for voltage 0 Disables auto range for voltage Parameters for setting an...

Page 131: ...is A The delay function of the fuses takes effect when the corresponding channel is activa ted Output On Example Configuring the overcurrent protection This example contains all commands to configure and query the fuse states and set tings Configuring the overcurrent protection INST OUT1 selects a channel and activates the overcurrent protection CURR PROT 1 queries the state of the overcurrent pro...

Page 132: ...e initial overcurrent protection delay to maximum minimum respectively CURR PROT DEL INIT MAX CURR PROT DEL INIT MIN Query the range of the overcurrent protection delay time queries the upper and lower limit of the overcurrent protection delay time in ms CURR PROT DEL INIT MIN response 10 CURR PROT DEL INIT MAX response 60000 Query a tripped overcurrent protection INST OUT1 queries whether the OCP...

Page 133: ...TATe 135 SOURce CURRent PROTection CLEar Channel list Resets the OCP state of the selected channel If an OCP event has occurred before the reset also erases the message on the display Setting parameters Channel list list Example CURR PROT CLE 1 Resets OCP state at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overcurrent protection on page 129 Usage Setting only SOURce CURRent PROTection DELay INI...

Page 134: ... MINimum Min value for initial fuse delay MAX MAXimum Max value for initial fuse delay Range 0 00 to 10 00 RST 0 Default unit s Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example CURR PROT DLEAY 1 1 Sets initial fuse delay 1 s at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overcurrent protection on page 129 SOURce CURRent PROTection LINK arg0 SOURce CURRent PROTection LINK arg0 Sets or q...

Page 135: ...ink fuse linking from the other channel Ch1 or Ch2 Parameters for setting and query arg0 1 2 Example CURR PROT UNL 1 Fuse linking is unlinked from channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overcurrent protection on page 129 Usage Setting only SOURce CURRent PROTection STATe arg0 Channel list SOURce CURRent PROTection STATe Channel list Sets or queries the OCP state Parameters arg0 1 Activates ...

Page 136: ...ries initial fuse delay time at channel 1 Example For alternative command see Example Configuring the over current protection on page 129 FUSE DELay BLOWing delay FUSE DELay BLOWing Channel list Sets or queries delay time for the fuse to take effect Parameters delay numeric value MIN MINimum MAX MAXimum list numeric value Numeric value for the linitial fuse delay MIN MINimum Min value for linitial...

Page 137: ...Channel list Queries the status if fuse has tripped in the selected channel Parameters Channel list list Example FUSE TRIP 1 Queries fuse tripped status at channel 1 Example For alternative command see Example Configuring the over current protection on page 129 Usage Query only FUSE UNLink channel Dissolves linked fuses Parameters channel 1 2 Example For alternative command see Example Configuring...

Page 138: ...le FUSE 1 Queries fuse state at channel 1 Example For alternative command see Example Configuring the over current protection on page 129 7 5 10 OVP Setting The VOLTage PROTection subsystem contains the commands for setting the over voltage protection parameters for the output channels The default unit is V Configuration Commands ...

Page 139: ...e protection to maximum or minimum respectively VOLT PROT LEV MAX VOLT PROT LEV MIN Query the range of the overvoltage protection values queries the upper and lower limit VOLT PROT LEV MIN response 0 001 VOLT PROT LEV MAX response 20 050 Query a tripped overvoltage protection INST OUT1 queries whether the OVP in channel 1 has tripped VOLT PROT TRIP response 1 OVP is tripped response 0 OVP is not t...

Page 140: ...otection on page 137 SOURce VOLTage PROTection CLEar Channel list Resets the OVP state of the selected channel If an OVP event has occurred before the reset also erases the message on the display Setting parameters Channel list list Example VOLT PROT CLEAR 1 Resets OVP state at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overvoltage protection on page 137 Usage Setting only SOURce VOLTage PROTec...

Page 141: ...e Example Configuring the overvoltage protection on page 137 SOURce VOLTage PROTection TRIPped Channel list Queries the OVP state of the selected channel Parameters Channel list list Example VOLT PROT TRIP Response 1 the OVP is tripped Response 0 the OVP is not tripped Example VOLT PROT TRIP 1 Queries OVP state at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overvoltage protection on page 137 Usa...

Page 142: ...W PROT LEV MIN Query the range of the overpower protection values queries the upper and lower limit POW PROT LEV MIN reponse 0 0 POW PROT LEV MAX reponse 6 535050E 01 Query a tripped overpower protection INST OUT1 queries whether the OPP in channel 1 has tripped POW PROT TRIP response 1 OPP is tripped response 0 OPP is not tripped resets a tripped OPP in the selected channel POW PROT CLEar SOURce ...

Page 143: ... CLE 1 Resets OPP state at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overpower protection on page 140 Usage Setting only SOURce POWer PROTection LEVel power SOURce POWer PROTection LEVel Channel list Sets or queries the overvoltage protection value of the selected channel Parameters power numeric value MIN MINimum MAX MAXimum DEF DEFault list numeric value Numeric value of the power protection...

Page 144: ... Queries OPP state at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring the overvoltage protection on page 137 Usage Query only 7 5 12 USB Class Setting The Interface subsystem contains the commands for changes made on the USB class INTerfaces USB CLASs arg0 Sets or queries the USB class Parameters arg0 CDC TMC CDC USB CDC connection TMC USB TMC connection 7 6 Measurement Commands The MEASure subsystem pr...

Page 145: ... MIN 147 MEASure SCALar POWer STATistic 147 MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC 147 MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC AVG 147 MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC MAX 147 MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC MIN 148 MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC STATistic 148 MEASure VOLTage DVM 148 MEASure SCALar ENERgy Channel list Queries the measured accumulated energy value of the previous selected channel Parameters Channel list list Example MEAS ENER...

Page 146: ...EAS ENER STAT MEAS ENER STAT 1 Energy counter of Ch1 is enabled Example MEAS ENER STAT 1 Queries the energy counter state at channel 1 MEASure SCALar ENERgy UNIT arg0 MEASure SCALar ENERgy UNIT Sets or queries the measured unit for energy Setting parameters arg0 WS WH WS Energy express as Watt per second WH Energy express as Watt per hour Example MEAS ENER UNIT WH MEASure SCALar STATistic COUNt Ch...

Page 147: ...t Example MEAS CURR 1 000E 00 Example MEAS CURR 1 Queries the currently measured current at channel 1 Usage Query only MEASure SCALar CURRent DC AVG Channel list Queries the average measured output current Parameters Channel list list Example MEAS CURR DC AVG 1 Queries the average measured output current at channel 1 Usage Query only MEASure SCALar CURRent DC MAX Channel list Queries the maximum m...

Page 148: ...e Query only MEASure SCALar POWer Channel list Queries the currently emitted power of the selected channel Parameters Channel list list Example MEAS POW 3 00E 00 Example MEAS POW 1 Queries the currently supplied power at channel 1 Usage Query only MEASure SCALar POWer AVG Channel list MEASure SCALar POWer AVG Queries the average measured output power Example MEAS POW AVG 1 Queries the average meas...

Page 149: ...s at channel 1 Example MEAS POW STAT 1 Queries the power statistics at channel 1 Usage Query only MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC Channel list Queries the currently measured voltage of the selected channel Parameters Channel list list Example MEAS VOLT 1 000E 00 Example MEAS VOLT 1 Queries the currently measured voltage at channel 1 Usage Query only MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC AVG Channel list Queries the...

Page 150: ...age DC STATistic Channel list Queries the voltage statistics of the selected channel Parameters Channel list list Example INST NSEL 1 MEAS STAT Queries the voltage statistics at channel 1 Example MEAS VOLT STAT 1 Queries the voltage statistics at channel 1 Usage Query only MEASure VOLTage DVM Channel list Queries the voltmeter measurement if DVM is enabled The DVM is available only with R S NGM po...

Page 151: ...ing Commands The following shows the subsystem that contains the commands for configuring the arbitrary function ramp and Digital I O function 7 7 1 Arbitrary The ARBitrary subsystem contains the commands for configuring an arbitrary sequence for the output channels Advanced Operating Commands ...

Page 152: ... ARB REP queries the set number of repetitions sets the arbitrary endpoint behavior when the arbitrary function is finished ARB BEH END HOLD ARB BEH END queries the arbitrary endpoint behavior transfers the arbitrary points to channel ARB TRAN 1 Enable the arbitrary sequence ARB 1 starts the sequence in channel 1 ARB 0 stops the sequence in the selected channel turns on the output OUTP ON Save and...

Page 153: ...t Example ARB ON ARB 1 Arbitrary function of Ch1 is activated Example ARB ON 1 ARB 1 Sets and queries the state of arbitrary function at channel 1 Example See Example Configuring an arbitrary sequence on page 150 ARBitrary BEHavior END state ARBitrary BEHavior END Sets or queries the arbitrary endpoint behavior when arbitrary function is finished Parameters state HOLD OFF OFF If the arbitrary func...

Page 154: ...polation mode is sets to 1 it indicates that the mode is activated If the interpolation mode is sets to 0 it indicates that the mode is not activated Example INST OUT1 ARB DATA 10 1 0 5 0 Defines one arbitrary point with Voltage1 10 V and Current1 1 A Time1 500 ms and Interpolation mode1 0 disabled ARB DATA 10 000 1 000 0 50 1 Returns defined arbitrary points for the previous selected chan nel Exa...

Page 155: ...repetitions are possible If the repetition rate 0 is selected the arbitrary waveform of the previous selected channel is repeated infinitely Parameters repetition_rate Range 0 to 65535 The 0 indicates infinite repetition Example INST OUT1 ARB REP 10 ARB REP 10 The returned repetition rate of the Ch1 arbitrary waveform is 10 ARBitrary RESTore Loads an arbitrary table from a file filename specified ...

Page 156: ... for selected channel Command is same as ARB STAT 0 Usage Event See Example Configuring an arbitrary sequence on page 150 ARBitrary TRANsfer channel Transfers the defined arbitrary table to the selected channel Parameters channel 1 2 Example See Example Configuring an arbitrary sequence on page 150 Usage Setting only ARBitrary TRIGgered MODE mode ARBitrary TRIGgered MODE Sets or queries the arbitr...

Page 157: ... for configuring the ramp func tion for the output channels SOURce VOLTage RAMP STATe 155 SOURce VOLTage RAMP DURation 156 SOURce VOLTage RAMP STATe state SOURce VOLTage RAMP STATe Channel list Sets or queries the state of ramp function for the previous selected channel Parameters state 0 EasyRamp function is deactivated 1 EasyRamp function is activated RST 0 Parameters for setting and query Chann...

Page 158: ...n at 0 01 s Range 0 01 to 10 00 RST 0 01 Default unit s Parameters for setting and query Channel list list Example VOLT RAMP DUR 4 VOLT RAMP DUR 4 Duration of the ramp function is set at 4 s Example VOLT RAMP DUR 4 1 VOLT RAMP DUR 1 Sets and queries the duration of ramp function at channel 1 7 7 3 Digital I O The DIO subsystem contains the commands for configuring a Digital I O function for the ou...

Page 159: ...ion modes of the digital output fault source See operation modes in Figure 6 18 Parameters arg0 CC CV CR SINK PROTection OUTPut If OUTPut is selected the fault output will be active if the out put of the selected channel is off Example DIO FAUL SOUR PROT Sets the operation modes of the digital output fault source as protection If any of the protection modes OCP OCP PPP OTP and Sense of the digital...

Page 160: ...e digital output source TRIGger Selected channel external trigger signal is used as the digital output source FORCed Selected output is forced to high level and can be switched by DIO OUTPut STATe on page 158 command Parameters for setting and query arg0 1 2 Channel selection for the digital output source Example DIO OUTP SOUR 1 OUTP Channel 1 output is used as the digital output source Example DI...

Page 161: ...utput for channel 1 7 7 4 Battery Simulation Available only with R S NGM power supply series The BATT subsystem contains the commands for configuring the battery simulator and battery model function for the output channels BATTery SIMulator CAPacity 160 BATTery SIMulator CAPacity LIMit 160 BATTery SIMulator CURRent 160 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit 160 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit EOC 161 BAT...

Page 162: ...Usage Query only BATTery SIMulator CAPacity LIMit arg0 BATTery SIMulator CAPacity LIMit Sets or queries the full battery capacity for the specific channel Parameters arg0 Defines the full battery capacity Example INST NSEL 1 BATT SIM CAP LIM 100 Defines 100 full battery capacity for channel 1 battery simula tor BATTery SIMulator CURRent Queries the current A of battery simulator from the specific ...

Page 163: ...e Example INST NSEL 1 BATT SIM CURR LIM EOD Returns current limit at end of discharge for channel 1 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit REGular arg0 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit REGular Sets or queries the current limit at regular charge level Parameters arg0 Sets the current limit at regular charge level Example INST NSEL 1 BATT SIM CURR LIM REG Returns current limit at regular charge level for ch...

Page 164: ...the open circuit voltage Voc of the specific channel Example INST NSEL 1 BATT SIM VOC Returns the channel 1 open circuit voltage of battery simulator Usage Query only BATTery SIMulator VOC EMPTy Queries the open circuit voltage Voc for empty SoC i e SoC 0 Example INST NSEL 1 BATT SIM VOC EMPT Returns the channel 1 Voc of an empty charge battery Usage Query only BATTery SIMulator VOC FULL Queries t...

Page 165: ...simulator state at channel 1 BATTery STATus Channel list Queries the status of the battery idle charging or discharging Parameters Channel list list Example INST NSEL 1 BATT STAT Returns the status of the battery simulator from channel 1 Example BATT STAT 1 Queries the status of battery simulator at channel 1 Usage Query only BATTery MODel CURRent LIMit EOC arg0 BATTery MODel CURRent LIMit EOC Set...

Page 166: ...ries the current limit of the battery model at regular charge level Parameters arg0 Example INST NSEL 1 BATT MODel CURR LIM REG Returns current limit of the battery model at regular charge level for channel 1 BATTery MODel CAPacity arg0 BATTery MODel CAPacity Sets or queries the battery model capacity Parameters arg0 Sets the battery model capacity Example INST NSEL 1 BATT MODel CAP 50 Sets batter...

Page 167: ...elects partition for file storage INT Internal memory used for file storage EXT USB stick used for file storage DEF Default storage partition is set to internal memory Example BATT MOD FNAM NEwBattery csv INT Sets the battery model filename to NewBattery csv internal memory BATTery MODel ISOC State_of_charge BATTery MODel ISOC Sets or queries the initial state of charge SoC of the battery model Pa...

Page 168: ...nto the channel Parameters channel 1 2 Example BATT MOD TRAN 1 Transfers the current battery model to a channel 1 Usage Setting only 7 8 Data and File Management Commands The FLOG subsystem is available only with R S NGM power supply series The DATA and HCOPy subsystem contain commands for managing the files in the instrument and external USB stick The LOG and FLOG subsystem contain the commands f...

Page 169: ...UM1 NTRansition 0 Clear event registers STATus OPERation EVENt STATus OPERation INST EVENt STATus OPERation INST ISUM1 EVENt FLOG TARGet SCPI FLOG SRATe S250k initialize scpi target with sample rate 250 kS s OPC FLOG STATE 1 start fastlog receive data once FastLogDataAvailable is available Loop StatusByte STB if StatusByte IsOPERationStatus bit 7 OperationRegister STATus OPERation EVENt if Operati...

Page 170: ... trigger via TRIG function is used the logging function has to be activated Without activating the logging function in the manual trigger mode the instrument is not able to save a logging file internally or on the USB stick Parameters filepath Filepath of the logging file data Example DATA DATA int logging log 20201203T095013 965 csv Device NGL201 Calibration Ch1 factory Timestamp U1 V I1 A P1 W 0...

Page 171: ... to save a logging file internally or on the USB stick Parameters filepath Filepath of the logging file data Example DATA POIN USB1 NGL201 logging log 20201203T101025 829 csv 5 Returns 5 log files counts from USB1 NGL201 logging log 20201203T101025 829 csv Usage Query only FLOG DATA Queries FastLog data as a block The block is returned in the binary format starting in the sequence of voltage follo...

Page 172: ...only FLOG SRATe samplerate Sets or queries the sample rate of the FastLog function Parameters samplerate S500k S250k S50k S10k S1k S100 Example FLOG SRAT S500K Set Ch1 FastLog writes sample rate at 500K samples sec FLOG TRIGgered arg0 FLOG TRIGgered Sets or queries the triggered state of FastLog See Figure 6 18 Parameters arg0 1 Activates the FastLog state 0 Deactivates the FastLog state Example F...

Page 173: ...the data shall be written to Parameters arg0 SCPI USB SCPI Transfer data to SCPI client The sum of all sample rates have to be smaller or equal to 500 kS s USB Saves data to a binary file which is saved to the direectory specified in the Target Folder FLOG STATe arg0 FLOG STATe Sets or queries the FastLog state Parameters arg0 1 Enables the FastLog state 0 Disables the FastLog state Example FLOG 1...

Page 174: ...ctivated LOG COUNt count LOG COUNt Return min or max Sets queries the number of measurement values to be captured Setting parameters count numeric value MIN MAX numeric value Number of measurement values to be captured is set in the range of 1 to 10000000 MIN Minimum number of measurement values to be captured is set at 1 MAX Maximum number of measurement values to be captured is set at 10000000 P...

Page 175: ...he data logging Example LOG DUR MAX LOG DUR MAX 349000 LOG FNAMe Queries the filename and storage location for the data logging Example LOG 0 LOG FNAM LOG 1 LOG FNAM int logging log 20190318T1141853 407 csv Enables the data logging and queries the data log filename Usage Query only LOG INTerval interval LOG INTerval Return min or max Sets or queries the data logging measurement interval The measur...

Page 176: ... capture SPAN Interval of the measurement values capture Example LOG MODE DUR LOG MODE DUR LOG STIMe Year Month Day Hour Minute Second LOG STIMe Sets or queries the start time of the data logging function Parameters Year Sets the year for the data logging function Setting parameters Month Sets the month for the data logging function Day Sets the day for the data logging function Hour Sets the hour...

Page 177: ...he STATus OPERation subsystem control the status reporting structures of the STATus OPERation register The suffix at Channel selects the instrument channel the range is 1 2 STATus OPERation INSTrument CONDition 175 STATus OPERation INSTrument ISUMmary Channel CONDition 175 STATus OPERation INSTrument ENABle 176 STATus OPERation INSTrument ISUMmary Channel ENABle 176 STATus OPERation INSTrument EVE...

Page 178: ...Trument ISUMmary1 ENABle Reads the enable register for the Standard Operation Register group STATus OPERation INSTrument EVENt STATus OPERation INSTrument ISUMmary Channel EVENt Returns the contents of the EVENt part of the status register to check whether an event has occurred since the last reading Reading an EVENt register deletes its con tents Suffix Channel 1 n Return values Event Range 1 to ...

Page 179: ... Channel 1 n Parameters PositiveTransition Range 1 to 65535 Example STATus OPERation INSTrument ISUMmary1 PTRansition Query for positive transition 7 9 2 STATus QUEStionable Registers The commands of the STATus QUEStionable subsystem control the status reporting structures of the STATus QUEStionable registers The suffix n at Channel selects the instrument The range is 1 2 STATus QUEStionable INSTr...

Page 180: ...queries the enable mask that allows true conditions in the EVENt part to be reported in the summary bit If a bit in the ENABle part is 1 and the corresponding EVENt bit is true a positive tran sition occurs in the summary bit This transition is reported to the next higher level Suffix Channel 1 n Parameters Enable_Value Bit mask in decimal representation Range 0 to 65535 Example STATus QUEStionabl...

Page 181: ...gativeTransition Range 1 to 65535 Example STATus QUEStionable INSTrument ISUMmary1 NTRansition Query for negative transition STATus QUEStionable INSTrument PTRansition arg0 STATus QUEStionable INSTrument PTRansition STATus QUEStionable INSTrument ISUMmary Channel PTRansition PositiveTransition STATus QUEStionable INSTrument ISUMmary Channel PTRansition Sets or queries the positive transition filte...

Page 182: ...ccording to two criteria Effects on the instrument Setting commands cause instrument settings such as a reset of the instrument or setting the output voltage Queries return data for remote control e g for identification of the instrument or polling a parameter value Queries are formed by appending a question mark to the command header Applied standards The function and syntax of the common command...

Page 183: ...cted to the bus and do not require address ing Addressed commands only act on instruments previously addressed as listeners addressed commands are encoded in the range 00 through 0F hex They only affect instruments addressed as listeners A 1 2 SCPI Command Structure SCPI commands consist of a so called header and usually one or more parameters The header and the parameters are separated by a white...

Page 184: ...nter either the short form or the long form other abbreviations are not permitted Example MEASure CURRent is equivalent to MEAS CURR Case insensitivity Uppercase and lowercase notation only serves to distinguish the two forms in the man ual the instrument itself is case insensitive Optional mnemonics Some command systems permit inserting or omitting certain mnemonics in the header These mnemonics ...

Page 185: ...List Commands For demonstration purposes only assume the existence of the following commands for this section VOLT 2 OUTP 2 VOLT 1 3 VOLT 1 4 VOLT 5 1 4 When adding a channel list parameter to a query there must be a space character between the query indicator and the channel list parameter Otherwise an error 103 invalid separator occurs Table A 3 Special characters The sign in parameter definitio...

Page 186: ...s You can enter numeric values in the following form Values exceeding the resolution of the instrument are rounded up or down Example VOLT 10V VOLT 10 VOLT 100mV VOLT 0 1 Special numeric values The text listed below are interpreted as special numeric values In the case of a query the numeric value is provided MIN MAX MINimum and MAXimum denote the minimum and maximum value Example VOLT PROT MAX Re...

Page 187: ...ding a question mark According to SCPI the responses to queries are partly subject to stricter rules than in the standard IEEE 488 2 The requested parameter is transmitted without a header VOLTage PROTection MODE Response measured Maximum values minimum values and all other quantities that are requested via a special text parameter are returned as numeric values VOLT PROT MAX Response 32 500 Boole...

Page 188: ...controller can be forced to wait for the corre sponding action The R S NGL NGM series does not support parallel processing of remote commands If OPC returns a 1 the device is able to process new commands A 3 Status Reporting System The status reporting system stores all information on the current operating state of the instrument and errors which have occurred This information is stored in the sta...

Page 189: ...bits wide and has various functions The individual bits are independent i e each hardware status is assigned to a bit number Bits 9 to 12 are still free resp unused always return a 0 Certain areas of the reg isters are not used The SCPI standard defines only the basic functions Some devi ces offer an advanced functionality Each channel of the power supply is considered as separate instrument SCPI ...

Page 190: ...d the red LED of the channel button lights up CC mode the query of the CONDition register must deliver a 1 Example STAT QUES ISUM1 COND EVENt The EVENt status register is set 1 until it is queried After reading query the EVENt status register is set to zero The description of registers is only used for general explanation Due to the complexity we recommend the general accessible SCPI standard docu...

Page 191: ... read using the commands STATus OPERation CONDition or STATus OPERation EVENt Bit No Meaning 0 CALibrating This bit is set as long as the instrument is performing a calibration 1 to 3 Not used 4 MEASuring This bit is set on event new measurement available 5 to 9 Not used 10 Logging This bit is set as long as Logging is enabled 11 Not used 12 FastLog This bit is set once FastLog data is available 1...

Page 192: ...ries There are two types of commands The common commands ESR IDN STB query the higher level registers The commands of the STATus system query the SCPI registers STATus QUEStionable The returned value is always a decimal number that represents the bit pattern of the queried register This number is evaluated by the controller program Decimal representation of a bit pattern binary weights The STB and...

Page 193: ...entry in the error queue The entries of the error queue are detailed plain text error messages You can look them up in the error log or via remote control using SYSTem ERRor NEXT Each call of SYSTem ERRor NEXT provides one entry from the error queue If no error mes sages are stored the instrument responds with 0 No error Status Reporting System ...

Page 194: ...e POWer PROTection LEVel 141 SOURce POWer PROTection TRIPped 142 SOURce POWer PROTection STATe 140 SOURce RESistance STATe 119 SOURce RESistance LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude 118 SOURce VOLTage DVM STATe 127 SOURce VOLTage PROTection CLEar 138 SOURce VOLTage PROTection LEVel 138 SOURce VOLTage PROTection TRIPped 139 SOURce VOLTage PROTection STATe 138 SOURce VOLTage RAMP DURation 156 SOURce VOLTage RA...

Page 195: ...Tery SIMulator CAPacity LIMit 160 BATTery SIMulator CAPacity 160 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit EOC 161 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit EOD 161 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit REGular 161 BATTery SIMulator CURRent LIMit 160 BATTery SIMulator CURRent 160 BATTery SIMulator RESistance 161 BATTery SIMulator SOC 161 BATTery SIMulator TVOLtage 162 BATTery SIMulator VOC EMPTy 162 BATTery SIMulator VOC F...

Page 196: ...e DVM 148 MEASure SCALar CURRent DC AVG 145 MEASure SCALar CURRent DC MAX 145 MEASure SCALar CURRent DC MIN 145 MEASure SCALar CURRent DC STATistic 146 MEASure SCALar CURRent DC 145 MEASure SCALar ENERgy RESet 143 MEASure SCALar ENERgy STATe 144 MEASure SCALar ENERgy UNIT 144 MEASure SCALar ENERgy 143 MEASure SCALar POWer AVG 146 MEASure SCALar POWer MAX 146 MEASure SCALar POWer MIN 147 MEASure SC...

Page 197: ...nt ISUMmary Channel PTRansition 177 STATus OPERation INSTrument ISUMmary Channel EVENt 176 STATus OPERation INSTrument NTRansition 176 STATus OPERation INSTrument PTRansition 177 STATus OPERation INSTrument EVENt 176 STATus QUEStionable INSTrument CONDition 178 STATus QUEStionable INSTrument ENABle 178 STATus QUEStionable INSTrument ISUMmary Channel CONDition 178 STATus QUEStionable INSTrument ISU...

Page 198: ...09 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO CHANnel 103 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce DIO PIN 104 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OMODe 104 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OMODe CHANnel 105 TRIGger SEQuence IMMediate SOURce OUTPut CHANnel 105 TRIGger STATe 102 ...

Page 199: ...95 Device Channel menu window 37 Digital I O 62 Digital voltmeter 52 Measurement ranges 53 Display brightness 92 Display overview 29 Channel display area 32 Status bar information 29 Documentation overview 9 DVM 52 E Electrostatic discharge 15 ESD 15 Event status enable register ESE Remote 96 Event status register ESR Remote 97 F Factory default settings 81 Fast transient response 47 FastLog 75 Fi...

Page 200: ...ument 19 R Ramp 70 Ranges 52 Rear panel AC inlet with fuse holder 23 Channel connectors 23 Digital I O connector 24 Ethernet connector 23 IEEE 488 GPIB interface 23 USB connectors 23 Voltage selector 23 Recall 81 Release notes 10 Remote control commands 96 Advanced operating commands 149 Common setting commands 96 Configuration commands 105 Data and file management commands 166 Display commands 10...

Page 201: ...8736 02 09 User manual 9 Using the touchscreen 33 Accessing functionality using shortcuts 35 Accessing functionality using the settings button 33 Expand Collapse button 35 Input data 36 Using gestures 33 W Wait Remote 98 Welcome to R S NGL NGM 11 ...

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