ALICE 3638.3376.02, Getting Start

Page 1: ...R S NGL200 NGM200 Power Supply Series Getting Started 1178872002 Version 07 ÜåD2 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 2: ...hde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Muehldorfstr 15 81671 Muenchen Germany Phone 49 89 41 29 0 Email info rohde schwarz com Internet www rohde schwarz com Subject to change data without tolerance limits is not binding R S is a registered trademark of Rohde Schwarz GmbH Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners 1178 8720 02 Version 07 R S NGL200 NGM200 Throughout this manual products from Rohde Schwarz are...

Page 3: ...plication cards videos 8 4 Welcome to R S NGL NGM 9 5 Putting into operation 11 5 1 Safety 13 5 2 Intended operation 14 5 3 Unpacking and checking the instrument 16 5 4 Setting up the instrument 17 5 4 1 Bench operation 17 5 4 2 Rack mounting 18 6 Instrument tour 19 6 1 Overview of controls 19 6 1 1 Front panel 19 6 1 2 Rear panel 21 6 2 Switching on the instrument 24 7 Trying out the instrument 2...

Page 4: ...NGL200 NGM200 4 Getting Started 1178 8720 02 07 7 2 Activating the channels output 26 8 Maintenance and support 28 8 1 Maintenance 28 8 2 Contacting customer support 28 Index 30 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 5: ...environments Use the R S NGL NGM only for its designated purpose Observe the operating conditions and performance limits stated in the data sheet Where do I find safety information Safety information is part of the product documentation It warns you about the potential dangers and gives instructions how to prevent personal injuries or dam age caused by dangerous situations Safety information is pr...

Page 6: ...ication class A R S NGL200 NGM200 6 Getting Started 1178 8720 02 07 2 Korea certification class A 이 기기는 업무용 A급 전자파 적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하 시기 바라며 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다 www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 7: ... description of all instrument modes and functions It also provides an introduction to remote control a complete description of the remote control commands with programming examples and information on maintenance and instrument interfaces Includes the contents of the getting started manual The online version of the user manual provides the complete contents for immedi ate display on the internet B...

Page 8: ...el 3 4 Release notes open source acknowledgment The release notes list new features improvements and known issues of the cur rent firmware version and describe the firmware installation The open source acknowledgment 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 schwar...

Page 9: ...ature protection OTP This safety feature protects the R S NGL NGM from overheating When the temperature 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 differe...

Page 10: ... S NGL NGM R S NGL200 NGM200 10 Getting Started 1178 8720 02 07 http www rohde schwarz com product ngl200 for R S NGL and http www rohde schwarz com product ngm200 for R S NGM www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 11: ...rument damage due to inappropriate operating conditions Specific operating conditions are required to ensure accurate measure ments 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 e...

Page 12: ...is dry and shows no sign of condensation The instrument is positioned as described in Chapter 5 4 1 Bench operation on page 17 The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet Signal levels at the input connectors are all within the specified ranges Signal outputs are correctly connected and not overloaded EMI impact on measurement results Electromagnetic interference ...

Page 13: ...he plant in safe condition It is also in com pliance with the regulations of the European standard EN 61010 1 and the inter national standard IEC 61010 1 To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation you must observe all instructions and warnings given in this user manual Casing chassis and all mea suring ports are connected to a protective earth conductor The instrument is designed in comp...

Page 14: ...es not meet the minimum requirements by post office railway or forwarding agency Exceeding the low voltage protection Use insulated wires and not bare wires for the terminal connection It is assumed that only qualified and trained personnel service the power supplies and the connected loads Before switching on the product it must be ensured that the nominal voltage set ting on the product matches ...

Page 15: ...s designed for use in the following sectors Industrial residential business 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 5 1 for the general data on the instrument specification F...

Page 16: ... instrument needs to be transpor ted or shipped later you can use the material to protect the control elements and connectors Risk of damage during transportation and shipment Insufficient protection against mechanical and electrostatic effects during transportation and shipment can damage the instrument Always ensure that sufficient mechanical and electrostatic protections are provided When shipp...

Page 17: ...ment The R S NGL NGM is designed for benchtop and rackmount operation 5 4 1 Bench operation On a benchtop the R S NGL NGM power supply can either lie flat or stand on its feet As shown in Figure 5 1 feet on the bottom can be folded out to set the instrument in an inclined position Figure 5 1 Operating positions Positioning of instrument The instrument must be positioned in a manner that allows you...

Page 18: ...roceed according to the installation instructions supplied with the rack adapter Ambient temperature Place the R S NGL NGM power supply in an area where the ambient tem perature 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 Setting up the instrument www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 19: ... 6 1 The function keys and navigation controls are located beside the display The various connec tors are located at the right side of the display The R S NGL NGM has one output channel for R S NGL201 R S NGM201 models and two output channels for R S NGL202 R S NGM202 models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 6 1 Front panel of R S NGL NGM with 2 channels 1 Display with touch screen 2 Rotary knob and back key 3...

Page 20: ...ent in the instrument For a detailed description on rotary knob and back key see section Navigation Controls in the User Manual Output and channel keys 3 The channel key allows you to select the power supply channel to source or sink power The output key allows you to enable or disable the output power on the channel key Refer to datasheet for the channel voltage current limits in the source and s...

Page 21: ...1 2 Rear panel Figure 6 2 shows the rear panel of the R S NGL NGM with its connectors 13 12 11 10 9 8 14 15 16 Figure 6 2 Rear panel of R S NGL NGM with 2 channels 8 Optional IEEE 488 GPIB interface 9 Digital I O connector 10 Ground terminal 11 AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector 12 Channel 1 rear panel connector for R S NGL202 R S NGM202 models The two D n c labels for NGM201 are label...

Page 22: ...ecified voltages are 0 V to 24 V for all output pins and 0 V to 15 V for all input pins Figure 6 3 Digital I O connector female socket front view Table 6 1 Digital I O pin layout Pin Signal Direction Pin Signal Direction 1 Inhibit Ch1 IN 9 Inhibit Ch2 IN 2 Ext Trigger Ch1 IN 10 Ext Trigger Ch2 IN 3 Digital In1 IN 11 Digital Output Fault OUT 4 Digital Output Out1 OUT 12 Digital Output Out2 OUT 5 8 ...

Page 23: ...ssis AC inlet with fuse holder and voltage selector 11 Main supply cord Do not use detachable mains supply cord with inadequate rating The power cable must be plugged in before signal circuits can be connected Do not use the product if the power cable is damaged See Chapter 6 2 Switching on the instrument on page 24 for more information The built in voltage selector selects the mains voltage betwe...

Page 24: ... connector 16 10 100 Ethernet port for remote control operation via the local area network For a detailed description on the connection setup see section LAN Connection in the User Manual 6 2 Switching on the instrument Before switching on the instrument check that all the instructions in the Basic Safety Instruction brochure and safety measures in previous sections are observed Also check if the ...

Page 25: ... 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 instrument set tings from internal memory See Store and Recall i...

Page 26: ...de in the User Manual On the display sink mode is shown as negative current See also CR mode on page 27 7 1 Setting the output voltage and current 1 Press Home key The R S NGL NGM displays the home window 2 Select voltage or current parameter in the home window The R S NGL NGM displays an on screen keypad to set the value 3 Enter the required value 4 Confirm value with the unit key V mV or A mA Se...

Page 27: ...e home window turns cyan In normal sink mode the colors are the same as in source mode green if the current flowing into the R S NGL NGM is below the set current and red if the current is limited to the set value The only visible indication of sink mode is the change of sign of the current readout to Minus Color illuminated on front panel keys and dis play font color of voltage and current in home...

Page 28: ...the casing is not waterproof Do not use any liquids for cleaning Cleaning agents solvents thinners acetone acids and bases can dam age the front panel labeling plastic parts and display The display may only be cleaned with an appropriate glass cleaner Rub the dis play with a dry clean and lint free cloth Do not allow cleaning fluid to enter the instrument 8 2 Contacting customer support Technical ...

Page 29: ...Started 1178 8720 02 07 Contact information Contact our customer support center at www rohde schwarz com support or fol low this QR code Figure 8 1 QR code to the Rohde Schwarz support page Contacting customer support www allice de Allice Messtechnik GmbH ...

Page 30: ...leaning 28 O Open source acknowledgment OSA 8 Overview of controls Front panel 19 Rear panel 21 P Putting into operation 11 Intended operation 14 Safety 13 Unpacking and checking the instrument 16 R Rear panel AC inlet with fuse holder 23 Channel connectors 23 Digital I O connector 22 Ethernet connector 24 IEEE 488 GPIB interface 22 USB connectors 24 Voltage selector 23 Release notes 8 S Safety 13...