Instrument Functions
R&S
®
NGL200/NGM200
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Instrument Functions
6.1
Setting the Channels Voltage and Current
The R&S
NGL/NGM comes with the following instrument models:
Models
Channels
NGL201, NGM201
Ch1
NGL202, NGM202
Ch1, Ch2
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
Voltage, current settings
If
function of a selected channel is enabled, the respective channel voltage or
current setting is disabled.
The R&S
NGL/NGM adjusts the voltage values between 0 V to 20.05 V with a step
size 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 I
max
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 or current in the home window.
The R&S
NGL/NGM displays the on-screen keypad to set value.
3. Enter the required voltage or current value.
4. Confirm value with the unit key (V/mV or A/mA).
5. Press the required channel key ([Ch1] or [Ch2]) on the front panel.
The selected channel key is illuminated. See
.
6. Press the [Output] key on the front panel.
The R&S
NGL/NGM outputs the set voltage of the selected channel and displays
the corresponding values in the home window.
Setting the Channels Voltage and Current
