Instrument Functions
R&S
®
NGL200
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Instrument Functions
6.1
Setting the Channels Voltage and Current
NGL202 comes with two channels and NGL201 comes with single channel.
Toggle the respective channel key ([Ch1],[Ch2] ) on the front panel to select these
channels. When a channel is selected, the respective channel key illuminates.
Figure 6-1: Ch2 key illuminates when selected
Set output voltage and current
The R&S
NGL200 adjust voltage values between 0 V to 20 V with a step size of 1 mV
and current values between 0 A to 6 A with a step size of 0.1 mA.
The setting of current value corresponds to the I
max
of the respective channel. It is
advisable to set the current limit prior to operating the instrument to prevent damage to
the load and instrument in the case of malfunction like short-circuit.
1. Press [Home] key.
The R&S
NGL200 displays the home window.
2. Set voltage or current in the home window.
The R&S
NGL200 displays an on-screen keypad to set value.
3. Enter the voltage or current value.
The R&S
NGL200 displays the on-screen keypad to enter value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key.
5. Press the channel key ([Ch1] or [Ch2]) on the front panel.
The selected channel key is illuminated. See
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6. Press the [Output] key on the front panel.
The R&S
NGL200 output the set voltage of the selected channel and displays the
corresponding values in the home window.
For more information on the output mode, see
Chapter 6.2, "Activating the Chan-
Setting the Channels Voltage and Current
