Getting Started
R&S
®
NGL200
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2. Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power supply.
4.3
Trying Out the Instrument
This chapter describes some basic functions that you can perform with the
R&S
NGL200.
Source and sink current
The R&S
NGL200 series are 2 quadrant power supplies which may both source and
sink current. This function needs no separate configuration or mode switching. As soon
as the voltage across the output terminal exceeds the set voltage, current flows into
the instrument. This is an intended feature and it is safe.
On the display, sink mode is shown as negative current.
4.3.1
Setting the Output Voltage and Current
1. Press [Home] key.
The R&S
NGL200 displays the home window.
2. Select voltage or current parameter in the home window
The R&S
NGL200 displays an on-screen keypad to set the value.
3. Enter the required value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key (for voltage - V or mV, for current A or mA).
4.3.2
Activating the Channels Output
The output voltages can be switched on or off regardless of the operating mode the
instrument is in.
To switch on or off channel output.
1. Select desired channel key ([Ch1] or [Ch2]) on the front panel.
2. Press [Output] key.
The R&S
NGL200 output the set voltage level on the selected output channel ter-
minal.
Depending on the mode which the channels are operated in, the followings are
observed:
Trying Out the Instrument
