Operating Manual

Power Supply NGMO1

and
Power Supply NGMO2
192.1500.21 and 192.1500.24

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Operating Manual
Power Supply NGMO1 and
Power Supply NGMO2
Edition: July 2004
Version: 4.00

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 Safety Instructions

This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the
manufacturer’s plant in a condition fully complying with safety standards.

To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must observe all instructions and warnings
given in this operating manual.

Safety-related symbols used on equipment and documentation from R&S:

Observe Weight PE terminal Ground Danger! Warning! Hot Ground Attention!

operating indication for terminal Shock surfaces Electrostatic
instructions units >18 kg hazard sensitive
devices
require
special care

1. The unit may be used only in the operating If a different voltage is to be set, the power fuse
conditions and positions specified by the manu- of the unit may have to be changed accordingly.
facturer. Unless otherwise agreed, the following
6. Units of protection class I with disconnectible
applies to R&S products:
AC supply cable and appliance connector may
IP degree of protection 2X, Pollution severity 2, be operated only from a power socket with
overvoltage category 2, altitude max. 2000 m. grounding contact and with the PE conductor
connected.
The unit may be operated only from AC supply
mains fused with max. 16 A. 7. It is not permissible to interrupt the PE
conductor intentionally, neither in the incoming
2. For measurements in circuits with voltages Vrms
cable nor on the unit itself, as this may cause
> 30 V, suitable measures should be taken to
the unit to become electrically hazardous.
avoid any hazards.
Any extension lines or multiple socket outlets
(e.g. use of appropriate measuring equipment,
used must be checked for compliance with
fusing, current limiting, electrical separation,
relevant safety standards at regular intervals.
insulation).
8. If the unit has no power switch for disconnection
3. If the unit is to be permanently wired, the PE
from the AC supply, the plug of the connecting
terminal of the unit must first be connected to
cable is regarded as the disconnecting device.
the PE conductor on site before any other con-
In such cases it must be ensured that the power
nections are made. Installation and wiring of the
plug is easily reachable and accessible at all
unit should only be performed by qualified tech-
times (length of connecting cable approx. 2 m).
nical personnel.
Functional or electronic switches are not suit-
4. For permanently installed units without built-in able for providing disconnection from the AC
fuses, circuit breakers or similar protective de- supply.
vices, the supply circuit must be fused such as
If units without power switches are integrated in
to provide suitable protection for the users and
racks or systems, a disconnecting device must
equipment.
be provided at system level.
5. Prior to switching on the unit, it must be ensured
that the nominal voltage set on the unit matches
the nominal voltage of the AC supply network. continued overleaf

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 Safety Instructions

9. Applicable local or national safety regulations 12. Equipment returned or sent in for repair must be
and rules for the prevention of accidents must packed in the original packing or in packing with
be observed in all work performed. electrostatic and mechanical protection.
Prior to performing any work on the unit or 13. Electrostatics via the connectors may damage
opening the unit, the latter must be discon- the equipment. For the safe handling and op-
nected from the supply network. eration of the equipment, appropriate measures
against electrostatics should be implemented.
Any adjustments, replacements of parts,
maintenance or repair may be carried out only 14. The outside of the instrument is suitably cleaned
by authorized R&S technical personnel. using a soft, lint-free dust cloth. Never use
solvents such as thinners, acetone or similar, as
Only original parts may be used for replacing
they may damage the front panel labelling or
parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches,
plastic parts.
power transformers, fuses). A safety test must
be performed after each replacement of parts 15. Any additional safety instructions given in this
relevant to safety. manual are also to be observed.
(visual inspection, PE conductor test, insulation-
resistance, leakage-current measurement,
function test).
10. Ensure that the connections with information
technology equipment comply with IEC950 /
EN60950.
11. Lithium batteries must not be exposed to high
temperatures or fire.
Keep batteries away from children.
If the battery is replaced improperly, there is
danger of explosion. Only replace the battery by
R&S type (see spare part list).
Lithium batteries are suitable for environmentally
friendly disposal or specialized recycling. Dis-
pose of them in appropriate containers only.
Do not short-circuit the battery.

Safety sheet ii
Contents Power Supply NGMO

Contents

1 Operator Information 1-1

1.1 Preface 1-1
1.2 NGMO-Versions 1-1
1.2.1 NGMO1 1-2
1.2.2 NGMO2 1-2

1.3 Purpose of the Handbook 1-2

1.4 Explanation of Symbols 1-3
1.5 Inspection 1-4

2 Safety 2-1
2.1 General 2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions 2-1

3 Unit Description 3-1

3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 Overview 3-2
3.2.1 Accessories 3-3

3.3 Specifications 3-4

3.4 Function Description 3-7
3.4.1 Communication 3-7

4 Operation 4-1
4.1 Operation Elements 4-1
4.2 Start-Up 4-5
4.2.1 NGMO2 Line Power Connection and Power-up 4-5
4.2.2 Main Functions of the NGMO2 4-5
4.2.3 Menu 4-9

4.3 Test Connections 4-20

4.3.1 Remote Sense 4-20
4.3.2 Local Sense 4-21
4.3.3 Output Impedance 4-21

4.4 Factory Defaults 4-22

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4.5 Measurements 4-23

4.5.1 Reading back Voltage (V), Current (I), DVM 4-23
4.5.2 Dynamic Measurements 4-23

4.6 Status Structure 4-28

4.6.1 Status Byte and SRQ 4-28
4.6.2 Queues 4-28

5 IEEE Commands 5-1

5-1 IEEE-488.2 common commands and queries 5-1
5-2 FORMAT command summary 5-5
5-3 OUTPut command summary 5-6
5-4 SENSE command summary 5-9
5-5 SOURCE command summary 5-17
5-6 STATUS command summary 5-20
5-7 CONFIG command summary 5-22
5-8 SYSTEM command summary 5-23
5-9 Signal-oriented measurement-command summary 5-28
5-10 Remote calibration command summary 5-30

6 Ordering Information 6-1

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Figures Power Supply NGMO

Figures
Fig. 3-1 NGMO2, Front view 3-2
Fig. 3-2 NGMO2, Rear view 3-3
Fig. 3-3 NGMO2, Pin codes 3-7
Fig. 3-4 Circuit diagram: Mobile phone connected to the NGMO2 3-8
Fig. 4-1 NGMO2, Operation elements on the control panel 4-1
Fig. 4-2 Four-wire sense connection 4-20
Fig. 4-3 Local sense connections 4-21
Fig. 4-4 Sample values 4-24
Fig. 4-5 Pre-trigger and post-trigger acquisition 4-25
Fig. 4-6 Measurement repetition 4-26
Fig. 4-7 Status model structure 4-29

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Operator Information Power Supply NGMO

1 Operator Information

1.1 Preface

We are pleased that you have decided to invest in an

ROHDE & SCHWARZ Power Supply NGMO.
We would naturally be glad to answer any application questions you
may have.
We look forward to a productive partnership.
Your After Sales Team at

GmbH & Co. KG

1.2 NGMO-Versions

NOTE:
The Power Supply is available in different versions.

This Operating Manual contains descriptions for all versions.

In chapters with differences in the description of the individual
Power Supplies, such differences will be specially emphasized.

The designation NGMO is used wherever the description applies

for all versions.

If you use this manual for a NGMO1:

Just ignore all descriptions and specifications which belong to
the channel B of the power supply.
This is also valid for all status structure description and IEEE
commands in chapter 4 and chapter 5 of this manual.
If you call a remote command for channel B, the IEEE error
message 403 (invalid or non existant channel) is returned when
calling “system:error?“.

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1.2.1 NGMO1
The Power Supply NGMO1 consists of the following assemblies:

• Keyboard with LC Display

• Processor board

• Analog board for Channel A

• Power supply unit

1.2.2 NGMO2
The NGMO2 is equipped with two analog boards and therefore delivers
two separate voltage sources and signal channels. Apart from that the
Power Supplies are absolutely identical.

1.3 Purpose of the Handbook

The operating manual contain all the information you will need to use
the Power Supply NGMO.
This manual describes

• safe installation and assembly,

• appropriate and safe operation,

of the Power Supply.
Read the operating instructions carefully before you use the Power
Supply. The operating instructions contain important information which
must be acted on.
Apart from the information in the operating instructions, the statutory
safety regulations that apply in the country of use, the relevant techni-
cal standards and the regulations concerning the safe and appropriate
use of electrical equipment must also be observed.
The operating instructions belong to the unit and must always be avai-
lable at the place of use of the Power Supply NGMO.
The owner must observe national safety and environmental protection
regulations.

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1.4 Explanation of Symbols

The Power Supply NGMO was produced according to the generally ac-
cepted regulations governing the technology and current status of sci-
ence and technology.
However, it is impossible to design hazard-free electrical equipment.
In order to guarantee a sufficient level of safety for personnel working
with the Power Supply NGMO, safety regulations must be observed.
Certain sections of the text are highlighted as follows:

ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS!
Observe the relevant safety regulations when operating electri-
cal devices.

Observe the operating instruction.

WARNING!
Failure to follow the instructions could damage the Power
Supply NGMO.

ATTENTION!
Failure to follow the instructions may cause spurious results.

NOTE:
Emphasizes significant details, the observance of which is of
particular importance and which facilitate operation.

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1.5 Inspection

The Power Supply NGMO2 was carefully inspected electrically and

mechanically before shipment. After unpacking the unit from the ship-
ping carton, check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may
have occured in transit. Remove any protective film over the screen.
Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the origi-
nal packing carton for any future shipments. The following items are
included with every order:

• 1 Power Supply NGMO,

• 1 power cable,

• 2 output connectors,

• 1 Operating manual

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2 Safety

2.1 General

NOTE
Only personnel authorized by ROHDE & SCHWARZ may open
the Power Supply NGMO.

If the safety regulations for the Power Supply NGMO are disre-
garded, ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co KG will not assume
liability for any resulting damage and all warranties will become
null and void.

2.2 Safety Instructions

ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS!
Observe the relevant safety regulations when operating electri-
cal devices.

Observe the operating instruction.

ATTENTION!
Failure to follow the instructions may cause spurious results.

WARNING!
Failure to follow the instructions could damage the Power
Supply NGMO.

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3 Unit Description

3.1 Introduction

The Power Supply NGMO is accommodated in a 1/2-19”, 2 HU (high

units) enclosure.
The NGMO is more, than just a power supply for conventional test and
measurement equipment, - it is an accurate, multipurpose electronic
device with two separate supply and measurement channels (NGMO2
only, NGMO1 only Channel A) which can be used as the following:

• high speed voltage source,

• programmable DC load,

• precise digital multimeter,

• sampling oscilloscope,
This unit fulfils all requirements of latest electronic battery-powered
communication products.
The high speed and the high reliability are features which are very im-
portant in a production environment.
The NGMO is an ideal device for testing complex high-tech products
such as mobile phones. With the NGMO, it is possible to create repro-
ducible and realistic powering conditions.

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3.2 Overview

Fig. 3-1 NGMO2, Front view

1 pushbutton, POWER
2 key 1, CHN, A/B/DVM
3 key 6, OUTP., ON/OFF
4 key 2, U-SET
5 key 7, I-SET
6 key 3, OVP
7 key 8, OCP
8 key 4, SAVE
9 key 9, RECALL
10 key 5, MENU
11 key 0, LOCAL
12 key, SHIFT .
13 key, ENTER
14 arrow key, right
15 arrow key, left
16 rotary knob, VARIATION
17 display
18 unit foot

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Fig. 3-2 NGMO2, Rear view

1 Channel A Connector
2 Channel B Connector
3 Mains, 120/230 VAC
4 Voltage Selector
5 IEEE488.2 Connector
6 RS485/232 Connector
7 Control I/O Connector

3.2.1 Accessories
• 1 power cable,

• 2 output connectors,

• 1 operating manual

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3.3 Specifications

Channel 1 Channel 2
Constant-voltage source
- Voltage setting 0 to 15 V 0 to 15 V
- Resolution 1 mV 1 mV
- Deviation 0.05 % +5 mV 0.05 % +5 mV
• with ±10 % AC supply variation 0.5 mV 0.5 mV
• from 10 to 90 % load change 0.01 % + 3 mV 0.01 % + 3 mV
- Transient recovery time on load
change (0.1 A to 1.6 A) to recover
within 20 mV
with wide bandwidth
• direct connected <35 µs <35 µs
• at “long” leads, sensed <50 µs <50 µs
with narrow bandwidth
• direct connected <80 µs <80 µs
• at “long” leads, sensed <100 µs <100 µs
- Transient voltage drop on load
change (0.1 A to 1.6 A)
with wide bandwidth
• at “long” leads, sensed <60 mV <60 mV
• ripple and noise <1 mVRMS <1 mVRMS
• output impedance 0 to 1 Ω, settable in 10 mΩ 0 to 1 Ω, settable in 10 mΩ
steps steps
• voltage compensation up to 1 V (4 V) per lead up to 1 V (4 V) per lead

Constant-current source
- Peak current (1 ms) 7A 7A
- Current setting
• within 1.8 to 5 V 0 to 5 A 0 to 5 A
• outside 1.8 to 5 V 0 to 2.5 A 0 to 2.5 A
• resolution 1 mA 1 mA

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• deviation from full scale 10 mA 10 mA

with ±10 % AC supply variation 1 mA 1 mA
from 10 to 90 % load change 2.5 mA 2.5 mA
• current sink capability 2.8 A (0 to 5 V) derating up 2.8 A (0 to 5 V) derating up
to 1 A at 15 V to 1 A at 15 V

Voltage measurement
- Range -5 to 25 V -5 to 25 V
• resolution 1 mV 1 mV
• deviation from full scale 0.03 % +3 mV 0.03 % +3 mV
- Measurement time 2 ms to 200 ms settable 2 ms to 200 ms settable
• averaging 1 to 10 values 1 to 10 values

Current measurement
- Ranges 7 A/0.5 A/5 mA 7 A/0.5 A/5 mA
• resolution 200 µA/10 µA/0.1 µA 200 µA/10 µA/0.1 µA
• deviation from full scale 15 mA/1 mA/10 µA 5 mA/1 mA/10 µA
- Measurement time 2 ms to 200 ms settable 2 ms to 200 ms settable
• averaging 1 to 10 values 1 to 10 values

Dynamic measurement
- Sample buffer 1 to 5000 points 1 to 5000 points
- Sample time 10 µs to 1 s in 10 µs steps 10 µs to 1 s in 10 µs steps
- multiple trigger 1 to 100 1 to 100
- Triggering system
• ranges 5 A/0.5 A 5 A/0.5 A
• settable levels
range 5 A 0 A to 7 A in 200 µA steps 0 A to 7 A in 200 µA steps
range 0.5 A 0 mA to 0.5 A in 10 µA 0 mA to 0.5 A in 10 µA
steps steps
• DVM -5 V to 25 V in 1 mV steps -5 V to 25 V in 1 mV steps

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- Analysis of values PEAK, MIN, PEAK, MIN,

HIGH, LOW, HIGH, LOW,
RMS, RMS,
AVERage AVERage

Protection Functions
- OVP 1.5 to 22 V, settable 1.5 to 22 V, settable
- OCP 0 to 5 A, settable 0 to 5 A, settable
- Open-sense lead detection ±(0 to 4 V) about set ±(0 to 4 V) about set
voltage, settable voltage, settable

General Data
- Remote control IEEE488.2, RS232C
- Control inputs 2 x measurement trigger, 2 x output inhibit
- Control outputs 2 x complete, 4 x relay driver, fault
- AC supply 110/115 V and 220/230 V selectable, 50 to 60 Hz
- AC input power 220 VA max. 220 VA max.
- Dimensions 210.8 mm x 87.6 mm x 420 mm without rear and buttom
feet
- Mass 7.5 kg

Environmental Data
- Humidity 85 % at 35 °C non-condensing
- Operating temperature range 0 to 45 °C
- Nominal temperature range 5 to 40 °C, 0 to 35 °C full power

- Storage temperature range -40 to 70 °C

- Temperature coefficient 18 to 28 °C (full accuracy)
5 to 40 °C (0.1 x specification)/°C

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3.4 Function Description

3.4.1 Communication

Fig. 3-3 NGMO2, Pin codes

Channel Relay Connector, rear panel, SUB 15, male

Pin Function Pin Function Signal
1 DVM- 1 RELOUT 1 output, relay driver, open collector 28 VDC/200 mA
2 DVM+ 2 RELOUT 2 output, relay driver, open collector 28 VDC/200 mA
3 FORCE- 3 RELOUT 3 output, relay driver, open collector 28 VDC/200 mA
4 FORCE- 4 RELOUT 4 output, relay driver, open collector 28 VDC/200 mA
5 SENSE- 5 FAULT output, fault signal, open collector 28 VDC/200 mA
6 SENSE+ 6 NC not used not used
7 FORCE+ 7 NC not used not used
8 FORCE+ 8 GND GND signal GND
9 GND GND signal GND
10 INHIBIT_B input, external inhibit signal TTL 0 ... 12 VDC
11 TRIGGER_B input, external inhibit signal TTL 0 ... 12 VDC
12 INHIBIT_A input, external inhibit signal TTL 0 ... 12 VDC
13 TRIGGER_A input, external inhibit signal TTL 0 ... 12 VDC
14 COMPL_B output, complete signal, open 28 VDC/200 mA
collector max.
15 COMPL_A output, complete signal, open 28 VDC/200 mA
collector max.

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Fig. 3-4 Circuit diagram: Mobile phone connected to the NGMO2

The NGMO2 provides:

• 2 channels15 V/2.5 (5) A with 7 Apk

• fast output transient response

• sample buffer for fast current and voltage measurements

• internal and external triggers for current and voltage measurements

• separate DVM’s

• DC-load capability up to 2.8 A

• high voltage setting resolution

• precise low-current measurements

• very low ripple and noise

• settable output impedance for battery emulation

• OVP/OCP

• open sense detection

• auxiliary inputs/outputs (output inhibit, relay, complete)

• small dimensions (2 HU, half 19”)

• interfaces: IEEE488.2, RS232 and (USB)

• fast programming

• effective manual operation

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4 Operation

4.1 Operation Elements

Fig. 4-1 shows the Operation Elements for the Power Supply NGMO2.

NOTE:
Operation elements and Start-up functions of the Power Supply
NGMO1 are identical with the NGMO2.
Operation elements for channel B must in this case be ignored.
Readings in the LC Display correspond with the respective Power
Supply.

Fig. 4-1 Power Supply NGMO2, Operation elements on the control panel

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Function Type Function

element

pushbotton POWER
This is the mains switch to turn the NGMO on and off.

rotary knob VARIATION

This knob has various functions:
• to increase or decrease numerical values in a menu function,

to select options within the menu.

keys ARROW KEYS (left and right)
• When no other function is selected, the LCD contrast can be
adjusted with the arrow keys.
• The arrow key moves the cursor to the numerical input you want to
make,
• or to vary a setting within the menu.
• The arrow keys can also be used to abort the recall or the save
function.

key 1; CHANNEL A; CHANNEL B; 1; Digital Voltmeter A;

Digital Voltmeter B
By pressing this key, channel A or channel B and the associated DVM
can be selected. The selected DVM shows an applied external voltage.
key 2; Voltage setting
Press U-SET to set the output voltage you have selected.
The value you want and, if necessary, modified by pressing the SHIFT
key or by turning the variation knob.
key 3; Overvoltage protection
By pressing the OVP key you can set the max. +force output voltage
with respect to the internal ground. If the voltage peaks exceed the set
value, the NGMO switches off automatically to protect the unit under
test.
key 4; SAVE
With the SAVE key all settings can be stored in one of the memory
locations 1 to 9, except the recall settings, IEEE address, serial
interface data, calibration data, which are stored in memory location 0.

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Function Type Function

element

key 5; MENU
Pressing the MENU key, allows you to select any of the 36 NGMO
available optional functions with the variation knob.
A menu need not necessarily have submenus.
key 6; OUTPUT; ON/OFF
The ON/OFF key is used to turn the output of the current from the
selected Power Supply (A, B or both) on or off.
key 7; Current setting
Press I-SET to set the output current limit of the channel you have
selected. The value you want can be entered and modified after you
press the SHIFT key or by turning the variation knob.
The max. settable value is 5 V at 5 A. On a higher value than 5 V the
max. current output is limited to max. 2.5 A.
key 8; Overcurrent protection
Pressing this key allows you to choose between the options “current
protection mode” or “current limit mode”. When the “current protection
mode” has been selected, the output is switched off when the max.
output current exceeds the set current limit.
key 9; RECALL
The RECALL key is used to recall all settings stored in memory
locations 1 to 9.
Memory location 0 contains the factory default settings which can not
be modified.
key 0; LOCAL
With the LOCAL key the unit operation can be switched from remote
control back to local control.
key • SHIFT
When the second function of the SHIFT key is selected, numerical
values and a decimal point can be entered. Cancel a selected function
by pressing the SHIFT key twice.
key ENTER
Pressing the ENTER key numerical entries made using the SHIFT key
or deactivates a setting function.

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General Note:
• All function keys in the middle of the control panel (CHN 1
A/B/DVM to 0 LOCAL and SHIFT) are assigned two functions, e.g.
apart from the main setting functions, the numerals 0 to 9 and the
decimal point printed on the keys can be entered to alter values
when the shift key has been pressed.

• UUT stands for unit under test in the sequel.

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4.2 Start Up

4.2.1 NGMO Line Power Connection and Power-up

The NGMO operates from a line voltage in the range 120/230 VAC at a
frequency between 47 and 63 Hz.
Proceed as follows to connect the NGMO to the AC line and turn on:

1. Before plugging in the power cable, make sure that the power
switch is off (the “POWER“ switch has not been pressed and
shows “OFF”).

2. Check that the “Mains Voltage Selector“ (4, Fig. 5-2) is set to
the appropiate line voltage.

3. Connect the female end of the power cable to the AC receptacle

on the rear panel.

4. Connect the Power Supply NGMO to the AC line.

5. Press the push button “Power“ on the front panel.

4.2.2 Main Functions of the NGMO

When the NGMO2 is powered up, it displays the following start-up

information:

Rohde & Schwarz

NGMO2

Next screen after 4 seconds:

Ver:x.yy IEEE Adr:nn

Found: A/B Type:

Or

Ver:x.yy IEEE Adr:nn

Found: Az + Bz

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Example 1
line 1:

• "AS" means that currently the settings for channel A are displayed.
If you turn the output on by pressing the "OUTP. on/off" key the
display changes to "AM" indicating that this is now a measured
value taken from the output terminals of the selected power supply.

• x.xxx is the output voltage. If "AS" is displayed (output off) x.xxx is

the nominal voltage. If "AM" is displayed (output on) x.xxx is the
voltage measured on the sense lines of the output terminals.

• y.yyy is the current limit / output current. IF "AS" or "S" is display-

ed in front of y.yyy then y.yyy is the current limit setting. If "AM" is
displayed y.yyy is the actual current, measured on the force lines
of the output terminals.

line 2:

• A:OFF means that the output of power supply A is currently turned

off.

• A:ON means that the output of power supply A is currently turned

on.

• AB:OFF is displayed if function A/B24 "Common output on/off"

(see below Menu Items) is turned on and both outputs are off.

• AB:ON is displayed if function A/B24 "Common output on/off" (see

below Menu Items) is turned on and both outputs are on.

• PROT is displayed if the OCP key has been pressed so activating

the overcurrent protection function. In OCP active mode, the output
is switched off if the current on output lines exceeds the current li-
mit setting (y.yyy).
If OCP is turned off, the current is limited to the current limit setting.
If NGMO2 enters the current limit state "ILIM" is displayed at the
same location as "PROT".
"INH" is displayed at the "PROT" location when the output has
been turned off by a logical 1 applied to the INHIB_A pin on the
"CONTROL I/O" connector.

• RDY is displayed when the NGMO2 has finished sampling and

measurement data are ready to be transferred for analysis.

• REM is displayed when the NGMO2 has received remote com-

mands via the IEEE interface or serial interface. In remote mode

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manual setting keys are disabled except the local key and those to
change the display mode. This makes it easier for software deve-
lopers to verify that their software is running correctly.
When a lock command has been received from the IEEE interface
the NGMO2 enters the lock state. In this state all manual settings
are completely disabled. "LOCK" is displayed instead of "REM".

Example 2: is similar to example 1 except that channel B has been

selected using the CHN key.

Example 3:
line 1:

• DVMA means that currently the DVM measurement input of chan-

nel A has been selected. The value of the voltage applied to chan-
nel A: DVM input is currently displayed.

• z.zzz is the value of the measured voltage in volts.

• DVMA: is selected by pressing the CHN key.

line: 2 is similar to example 1: line: 2.

Example 4: is similar to example 3, except that the voltage of DVM

input of channel B is displayed.

• DVMB: can also be selected by pressing the CHN key.

End of startup

Now, the NGMO2 is in the main function mode. This mode allows the
setting of the output voltage, the current limit, the overvoltage protecti-
on and the overcurrent protection.
The startup settings depend on the setting of menu item 29 (See desc-
ription below for further information on recalling settings).

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4.2.3 Menu
There are two ways of entering numerical settings. The first way is to
use the variation knob (16, Fig. 3-1) and the arrow keys (14, 15,
Fig. 3-1). The second is to use the keys with the extra blue labels.

4.2.3.1 How to Enter a Numerical Value Using the Variation

Knob?
To enter a numerical value using the variation knob, you must first se-
lect a function that accepts such entries by pressing, e.g. U-SET, I-SET
and OVP. In Menu mode the ENTER key must be pressed first to enter
the setting mode. When you have pressed the appropriate key, a small
underscore cursor indicates the digit that will be changed when you
turn the variation knob. A different digit can be selected with the arrow
keys. The right arrow key moves the underscore cursor one digit to the
right; the left arrow key moves the underscore cursor one digit to the
left. By turning the variation knob clockwise, the value above the cursor
and all digits left of the cursor are increased. Turning the knob counter
clockwise decreases the value.
To exit the entry mode press either the ENTER key or the function key.
The underscore cursor then disappears.

4.2.3.2 How to Enter a Numerical Value directly?

To enter a numerical value directly, you must also first select a function
that accepts a numerical input by pressing e.g: U-SET, I-SET and OVP.
After that the SHIFT key must be pressed. To indicate that direct nume-
rical input is selected, the NGMO2 displays a blinking block cursor in
the input field. Now a value can be directly entered using the blue digit
keys. The SHIFT key now acts as a double function key. The SHIFT
key is used to enter decimal points for numerical entries. If a decimal
point has already been entered, or decimal points are not accepted,
SHIFT key aborts the ongoing entry and the old value is restored. The
right arrow key can also be used to abort an entry which is being made.
The left arrow key acts as a back-space key. Each time the left arrow
key is pressed, a digit is selected. When the ENTER key is pressed,
the new value is accepted and the direct numerical entry mode is ter-
minated.

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NOTE:
If you are in the Menu mode and you have selected a function
that accepts numerical entries, the direct numerical input mode
can be activated by pressing the SHIFT key without first pres-
sing the ENTER key. However, it is also possible to first select
the variation knob entry mode by pressing the ENTER key and
then entering the direct numerical entry mode by pressing the
SHIFT key.

4.2.3.3 How to Change Settings in Menu Mode?

Most NGMO2 settings can only be changed inside the Menu mode. To
enter the Menu mode, press the MENU key once. A brief message is
displayed how to navigate through the menu. The NGMO2 then dis-
plays “A01.” or “B01.“(after power-on) or when you re-enter the Menu
mode, the last menu item that was previously selected. Now, a menu
item can be selected by turning the variation knob. The action to chan-
ge an item value or setting depends on the kind of item. If an item type
has predefined options, just press the left arrow key to move the square
brackets around a value one to the left and the right arrow key to move
it one to the right. The new selected setting comes into effect immedi-
ately. The ENTER key does not need to be pressed.
Items that accept numerical values are changed by using the variation
knob or the direct numerical input as described above. To enter one of
these modification modes either the ENTER key (for variation knob
entry) or the shift key must be pressed. To leave the entry mode just
press the ENTER key, which brings you back to the menu item selecti-
on mode.

NOTE:
Please note that the presence of absence of the cursor tells you
what the current entry mode is. If no cursor is displayed, you are
in menu item selection mode; if the underscore cursor is
displayed, you are in the variation knob entry mode and if a
flashing, solid cursor is displayed, the direct numerical entry
mode has been selected.

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4.2.3.4 Menu Items

The menu includes a selection of items from A01 or B01 to A38 or
B38:
(The indicated channel A or B depends on which channel is selected.)

A/B01: Current range

[AUTO] 5A .5A 5mA
This function selects the range for static current measure-
ment (see main screen) and also selects the current range
for signal analysis. The analysis mode is only available in
the ranges .SA and SA.

A/B02: Static Measure

Interval (2-200 ms)
This setting specifies the repetition time between two static
current and DVM measurements. Any value from 2 to 200
ms can be selected.

A/B03: Static Measure

Average Count (1-10)
This setting specifies the average count for static current
and DVM measurements. Values from 1 to 10 can be
selected. The total measurement time for static measure-
ments is the product of “Static Measure Interval” multiplied
by “Static Measure Average Count”.

A/B04: Output Impedance

(0-1.00 Ohms)
This menu item lets you set the output impedance from
0.00 Ohms to 1.00 Ohms im 10 mOhms steps.

A/B05: Output Bandwidth

high low
This menu item lets you select one of two different output
regulation characteristics. When in “High” mode the
NGMO2 has the fasted regulation speed available (see
specifications for further information), but this may result in
an unstable load regulation for inductive loads.

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A/B06: Sample Channel

[Current DVM]
This menu items lets you select the source for the NGMO2
analysis functions. When “current” is selected the analysis
functions use the internal current measure circuits for
analysis (ranges 5A or .5A). In “DVM” mode the external
DVM inputs are used for analysis.

A/B07: Trigger Level

Range: 5A (0.0000-7.0000A)
Lets you set the trigger level in the 5A range (see menu
item A/B01) and the signal analysis functions. Any value
between 0.0000 A (Auto) and 7.0000 A that is a multiple of
200 uA can be selected. An asterisk on the right of line two
of the LCD indicates when the 5A range has been selected
in menu item A/B01.

A/B08: Trigger Level

Range 0.5A (0.00-500.00A)
Lets you set the trigger level in the 0.5A range (see menu
item A/B01) and the signal analysis functions. Any value
between 0.00 mA (Auto) and 500.00 mA that is multiple of
10 uA can be selected. An asterisk on the right of line two
of the LCD indicates when 0.5A range has been selected
in menu item A/B01.

A/B09: Trigger Level

DVM: (-6.000-25.000V)
Lets you set the trigger level for the DVM input (see menu
item A/B06) and the signal analysis functions. Any value
between -6.000 V (Auto) and +25.000 Volts that is a
multiple of 1 mV can be selected. An asterisk on the right
of line two of the LCD indicates when “Sample Channel:
DVM” has been selected in menu item A/B06.

A/B10: Trigger Timeout

(0-60.000 seconds)
f you are using the analysis mode (sampling mode) this
function specifies the time in seconds the sampling unit
waits for a trigger condition before a timeout message is
generated after turning sampling mode on. Any value from
0.000 seconds (infinite) to 60.000 seconds can be selec-
ted.

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A/B11: Trigger Source

[int] ext
The trigger source function lets you select either an
internal trigger source (see A/B07 to A/B09) or use an
external trigger signal to start an analysis measurement.
The external trigger signal can be applied on the rear
panel.

A/B12: Trigger Slope

[pos] neg
The trigger slope specifies the slope (positive or negative
transition) used for signal triggering. A positive slope is a
low-to-high current or voltage transition, a negative slope
specifies a high-to-low transition.

A/B13: Trigger Count

(1-100)
The trigger count specifies the number of times the
analysis measurement is repeated to calculate the average
value for: Average, Peak, Min, High, Low and RMS
functions. Any value from 1 to 100 can be selected.

A/B14: Trigger Offset

(-5000-50000 points)
The trigger offset specifies a trigger delay for analysis
measurements in terms of a certain number of sampling
points. A positive “Trigger offset” specifies a delay, a
negative “Trigger offset” specifies an advance trigger (pre
trigger).

Any integer value between -5000 to 50000 can be selec-

ted.

A/B15: Sample length

(1-5000 points)
The sample length is the number of samples that are taken
for a measurement signal analysis.

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A/B16: Sample Interval

(0.01-1000 ms)
The sample interval is the time interval between two
consecutive samples used for measurement or signal
analysis. Both the “Sample length” and the “Sample
Interval” makes the total measuring time for one sample
cycle. The total time for one sample cycle is equal to the
“Sample length“ x “Sample Interval”.

A/B17: Sample start

[ON OFF]
Setting the “Sample start” to ON initialises a sample or
analysis measurement. After “Sample start” has been set
to ON the sampling circuit waits for a trigger event. This
can be either an internal or external trigger. After detecting
the trigger condition, the input signal is sampled using the
given "Sample interval" (see A/B16) and the given "Sample
length" (see A/B15).
The number of times this measurement cycle is repeated is
given by the "Trigger count" (see A/B13). If "Trigger
timeout" (see (A/B10) is set to a value greater than 0 and
no trigger condition is met after "Sampling start" is set to
ON for the time specified by "Trigger timeout" the error
message "Trigger timeout" is displayed on the LCD. Both
conditions - a normal end of measurement or a "Trigger
timeout" - will reset the "Sample start" to OFF.

A/B18: Read SAMP. Values

Press ENT to display
After a successful input signal measurement (sampling,
see A/B17), press the ENTER key to display the results at
the sampling points. Specific values can be selected with
the arrow keys or the rotary knob.

A/B19: Meas. + Read Type

[AVER] PEAK MIN HIGH LOW RMS
The “Meas. + Read Type” menu item lets you select a
signal analysis type with the right or the left arrow key.
After selecting one of the 6 possible settings, the result can
be displayed by changing to menu item A/B20. Because all
possible analysis types are calculated internally after each
sampling cycle every setting is allowed.

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A/B20: READ xxx Value

(Result)
The “READ xxx Value” menu item (xxx = AVER PEAK MIN
HIGH LOW RMS) (see also A/B19) displays the result for
the selected analysis function. If there is no result available
(because there is no data that can be analyzed) only a line
is displayed.

A/B21: Maximum output

Voltage (0.000-15.000 V)
This menu item is an NGMO2 safety feature. Setting a
voltage value below 15.000 volts limits the maximum
settable output voltage in the main display to the voltage
given here. A connected device is therefore protected from
voltages above the maximum allowed ratings.

A/B22: Maximum output

Current (0.000-5.000 A)
This menu item is an NGMO2 safety feature. Setting a
current value below 5.000 Amperes limits the maximum
settable output current limit in the main display to the
current limit given here. A connected device is therefore
protected from currents above the maximum allowed
ratings.

A/B23: Beep on Current

limit: [on] off
When “Beep on Current limit” is set on the NGMO2, there
is a short beep whenever the NGMO2 enters the current
limit state.

A/B24: Common Output on

off: [on] off
When “Common Output on off” is set to OFF, the key
“OUTP. on/off” switches only the output channel that is
currently displayed or selected via remote command ON or
OFF. If “Common Output on/off” is set to ON, the “OUTP.
on/off” key acts simultaneously on both output channels. A
remote command also acts on both channels.

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A/B25: Relay 1
[on] off
Turns the output driver for relay 1 on or off. The driver
signal is applied to the “Control I/O” connector, Pin 1 on
the rear panel (ground on pin 8 and 9).

A/B26: Relay 2
[on] off
Turns the output driver for relay 2 on or off. The driver
signal is applied to the “Control I/O” connector, Pin 2 on
the rear panel (ground on pin 8 and 9).

A/B27: Relay 3
[on] off
Turns the output driver for relay 3 on or off. The driver
signal is applied to the “Control I/O” connector, Pin 3 on
the rear panel (ground on pin 8 and 9).

A/B28: Relay 4
[on] off
Turns the output driver for relay 4 on or off. The driver
signal is applied to the “Control I/O” connector, Pin 4 on
the rear panel (ground on pin 8 and 9).

A/B29: Recall setting

when power on (0-10)
The NGMO2 saves sets of settings in an internal
EEPROM. With the menu item “Recall settings when
power on” a user can select, which of the stored settings
are loaded when the device is powered up.

0: use factory defaults after power up

1 to 9: use user-defined settings, that have been previously

stored with the “SAVE” function 1 to 9.

10: use the last manual settings as the new power up

settings.

A/B30: IEEE Address

(1-30)
This setting specifies the IEEE address of the NGMO2.
This setting is independent of the setting made with menu
item 29 (Recall setting, when power on).

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A/B31: Serial interface

[on] off
When set to ON, a RS232 connection to the NGMO2 can
be used as a remote interface. This setting is independent
of the setting made with menu item 29 (Recall setting when
power on).

A/B32: Serial Speed

(300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Baud)
With this menu item the speed (Baud Rate) for the serial
interface can be set using the rotary knob. Numerical
entries can not be made with the “SHIFT” key. This setting
is independent of the setting made with menu item 29
(Recall setting, when power on).

A/B33: Serial count of

Databits [7] 8
This menu item selects the data length for the serial
interface. This can be either 7 bits or 8 bits. Note, when a
data length of 7 is selected only even or odd parity can be
used due hardware limitations of the internal interface. This
setting is independent of the setting made with menu item
29 (recall setting when power on).

A/B34: Serial Parity

[node] odd even
With menu item “Serial Parity” the user can select the data
integrity checking method for serial communication. This
setting is independent of the setting made with menu item
29 (recall setting when power on).

none: No check bits are sent or received and checked.

odd: The number of ones in a data word (including parity

bit) is odd.

even: The number of ones in a data word (including parity

bit) is even.

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A/B35: Serial count of

stopbits [1] 2
This menu item is used to select “Serial count of stopbits”
for data transmission. When set to 1, only one stopbit is
transmitted before the start of the next data byte. When set
to 2, two stopbits are transmitted before the next data byte
- this means synchronisation is better but there are fewer
transfers per second. This setting is independent of the
setting made with menu item 29 (recall setting when power
on).

A/B36: Serial Handshake

[none] HW xon/xoff
This menu item lets you set the serial handshake mode.

• none: NGMO2 does not use handshaking for serial

communication. This mode assumes that both ends are
always ready for data transfers.

• HW: NGMO2 uses the serial handshake lines RTS and

CTS for handshaking. If RTS is low, (not active) no data
must be sent to NGMO2. If CTS is low, no data is send
from NGMO2.

• Xon/XOff: NGMO2 uses a software handshake for serial

communication. The Xoff control character suspends serial
communication; XON continues serial communication.

A/B37: Serial Receive

Delimiter: [CR] LF
The setting of “Serial Receive Delimiter” decides which
control character is used for delimiting a command that is
sent to the NGMO2 using the serial interface. If CR is set,
the NGMO2 waits for a carriage return (Control M) as the
end of command character. If LF is set, NGMO2 waits for a
line feed (Control J). If LF is set, a CR may precede the
delimiter LF. This setting is independent of the setting
made with menu item 29 (recall setting when power on).

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A/B38: Calibration mode

Press ENT to select
After pressing the enter key the user enters the calibration
mode for the NGMO.

See Service Manual – Chapter 7 (192.1500.82)

NOTE:

The calibration of the Power Supply NGMO has to be

made by Rohde & Schwarz personnel or an authorized
company.

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4.3 Test Connections

ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS!
Observe the relevant safety regulations when operating electri-
cal devices.
Do not float the power supply output more than 25 V from
chassis.

Otherwise, in addition to the output voltage above 50 VDC can

increase at the terminals and present electric shock hazard to
the operator.

4.3.1 Remote Sense

Fig. 4-2 Four-wire sense connection

As shown in Fig. 4-2 the channels are intended to be operated with re-
mote sense leads (4-wire connection). The sense+ and sense- pins
provide output voltage sensing.
Use voltage protection to turn off the output and protect against extre-
mes (refer to 4.1: Operating Elements, 4.2.3: Menu).
Make sure, that the senses are properly connected.
Connect the sense inputs to the NGMO2 as close as possible to the
load’s source inputs using twisted pairs (see Fig. 4-2). This is necessa-
ry to achieve the maximum transient performance of the NGMO2.

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4.3.2 Local sense

Fig. 4-3 Local sense connections

The NGMO2 can be connected to operate with local sense leads

(2- wire connection) as shown in Fig. 4-3. When this connection sche-
me is used the sense inputs and supply outputs are jumpered at the
rear of the NGMO2.

4.3.3 Output Impedance

The NGMO2 has a variable output impedance feature on both chan-
nels. This output impedance setting allows the performance of the bat-
tery channel to closely model a real battery’s performance with a dy-
namic load. When setting the output impedance to a certain value (RI),
the output voltage drop will be proportional to the output current (see
formula below). The output voltage will be reduced by the voltage drop.
Voltage drop equation: Vdrop(t) = RI x I(t)

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4.4 Factory Defaults

The NGMO can be set to power up using the factory default conditions
or the user-saved setup conditions. The factory defaults are listed in
chapter 5 IEEE Commands.

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Meaning:

• x.yy is the version number of the currently installed firmware

x = major version number,
yy = minor version number.

• nn = currently selected IEEE address for the device

• Az = type of power supply board mounted at location A in the

NGMO. Currently, only type 3 is available.

• Bz = type of power supply board mounted at location B in the

NGMO2. Currently only type 3 is available.

Next screen after 2 seconds:

(1)

"AS x.xxxV y.yyy A" (1)

"A:OFF PROT RDY REM"

or
(2)

"BS x.xxxV y.yyy A" (2)

"B:OFF PROT RDY REM"

or
(3)

"DVMA: z.zzz V" (3)

"A:OFF PROT RDY REM"

or
(4)

"DVMB: z.zzz V" (4)

"B:OFF PROT RDY REM"

The examples above illustrating display depend on the current setting

and the current NGMO2 mode.

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4.5 Measurements

The NGMO2 provides three multiplexed measure channels on each

supply channel (A/B) for the measurement of output VOLTAGE and
CURRENT as well as for the additional DVM input. The VOLTAGE
channel is used only for static measure functions (readback),
CURRENT and DVM channels are used for static and dynamic measu-
re functions.
The value ranges represented below are valid for static and dynamic
measurements.

Measurement -OVR displayed values OVR

DVM -6 V -5.999 - 25.999 V ≥ 26 V
Voltage - 0.000 - 15.999 V ≥ 16 V
Current
Current Range 1 ≥ -4 A -3.9999 - 7.0000 A >7A
Current Range 2 - 0.00 - 510.00 mA > 510 mA
Current Range 3 - 0.0000 - 5.1000 mA > 5.1 mA
Autorange Change Range at Borders
R1 to R2: 0.5000 A
R2 to R3: 5.00 mA
R3 to R2: 5.1000 mA
R2 to R1: 510.00 mA

4.5.1 Reading back Voltage (V), Current (I), DVM

The sample interval for the static measurements (readback) is settable
between 2 and 200 ms in 1-ms steps. An averaging over up to ten va-
lues can be selected for this measurements.

4.5.2 Dynamic Measurements

Dynamic measurements are available for the CURRENT channel in the
5 A and 0.5 A range and for the DVM channel. The measure system of
the NGMO2 allows to record current and voltage waveforms with
sampling frequencies up to 100 k-samples per second . That means
samples can be taken and stored in time intervals off 10 µs. Because
using a Sigma-Delta AD converter with an high internal sampling rate,
even very short events (<< 10 µ) will have an influence on the delivered

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sample value. That is important to protect against losing information

when observing signals over a long time period.
The sample interval can be set between 10 µs and 1 s in 10 µs steps.
At sample intervals greater than 10 µs the NGMO2 measure system
samples internally in 10 µs intervals and averages the taken samples to
build values in the selected time intervals.

Example:
With a selected sampling interval of 1.00 ms every sample value that is
stored in the measurement buffer is an average out of 100 samples.

Fig. 4-4 Sample values

The measurement buffer is able to store up to 5000 sample values

which can be read out separately to generate graphic representations
and which are used to build the specific pulse values as AVERage,
PEAK, MIN, HIGH, LOW and RMS.
By selecting a sample Intervall of 1 s and the maximum sample number
of 5000, the NGMO2 is able to observe a signal for a time period of mo-
re than 80 minutes without losing significant information about the sig-
nal course.

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4.5.2.1 Trigger System

A dynamic measurement sequence is specified by the selected sample
interval (0.01 ... 1000.00 ms) and the required number of sample points
(Sample Length: 1... 5000). It is initialized by starting the sample mode
(Sample Start > „on“ ) and then the trigger system detects the valid
sample values depending on the selected trigger parameters. The
measurement stops if either the selected number of values has been
taken or the measurement buffer is full.
The trigger system allows the start of recording a signal before, at or
after the trigger signal. Therefore a trigger offset can be set between -
5000 to 50000. With a positive trigger offset a trigger delay can be ge-
nerated depending on the selected sample intervall.

Fig. 4-5 Pre-trigger and post-trigger acquisition

The trigger system of the NGMO2 allows the automatic repetition of

such measurement sequences up to 99 times to build average pulse
values. Therefore a triggercount is settable between 1 and 100 in the
menue which represents the number of sequences to be executed be-
fore the measurement is stopped.

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Fig. 4-6 Measurement repetition

NOTE:
The post- or pre-trigger is only available for a single sample
sequence (triggercount = 1). With a selected triggercount > 1 data
acquisition starts at the trigger signal for any sequence.

For each measurement range the trigger level is settable in the speci-
fied value borders with the given resolution of that range. With setting
the trigger level to the low border of the selected measurement range,
the AUTO TRIGGER is activated for that range. In this mode when
starting a sample sequence the trigger system searches for a signifi-
cant value change of the watched signal and sets the trigger level au-
tomatic if such a value change occurs.
In remote mode also software triggered measurments are possible with
the NGMO.

4.5.2.2 Pulse Analysing

The NGMO2 provides the analysing of pulsed signals, which delivers
the values of several pulse characterising sizes. This values are formed
out of the samples as described below.
For all values the following applies to the result. With a selected trig-
gercount x greater than one at first the pulse value is formed for each of
the x single measurement sequences and than the average of these x
values is formed to get the final result.

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PEAK: The absolute highest sample that occurs during the measu-
rement sequence is stored as the PEAK value.
MIN: Analogous to PEAK the absolute lowest sample value is u-
sed to form the MIN value.
For the computation of the HIGH, LOW, AVERage and RMS values a
imaginary „change level“ is used representing the middle
between the PEAK value and the MIN value. This „change
level“ is used to detect the beginnings and the ends of sig-
nal periods and the change between high and low frag-
ments of the signal course.

NOTE:
The pulse analysis for the HIGH, LOW, AVERage and RMS values
delivers correct results only for periodical signals.

HIGH: For the HIGH value the average of all samples with values
higher than the change level is formed and stored.
LOW: For the LOW value the average of all samples with values
lower than the change level is formed and stored.
AVER: For the computation of the AVERage value only complete
recorded signal periods are considered and the average of
all samples belonging to this periods is formed and stored.
RMS: For the computation of the RMS value only complete recor-
ded signal periods are considered and the square average
of all samples belonging to this periods is formed and sto-
red.

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4.6 Status Structure

The NGMO2 provides a series of status registers and queues allowing

the operator to monitor and manipulate the various instrument events.
The status structure is shown in Fig. 4-4. The heart of the status struc-
ture is the status byte register. This register can be read by the
user’s test program to determine if a service request (SRQ) has occur-
red, and what event caused it.

4.6.1 Status Byte and SRQ

The status byte register receives the summary bytes of four status re-
gister sets and two queues. The register sets and queues monitor the
various instrument events. When an enabled event occurs, it sets a
summery bit in the status byte register. When a summary of a status
byte is set and its corresponding enable bit is set (as programmed by
the user), the RQS/MSS bit will set to indicate that an SRQ has occur-
red.

4.6.1.1 Status Register Sets

A typical status register set is made up of a condition register, an event
register and an event enable register. A condition register is a read-only
register that is continously updated to reflect the present operating
conditions of the instrument.
When an event occurs, the appropriate event register bit is set to 1.
The bit remains latched to 1 until the register is reset. When an event
register bit is set and its corresponding enable bit is set (as program-
med by the user), the output (summary) of the register is set to 1, which
in turn sets the summary bit of the status byte register.

4.6.2 Queues
The NGMO2 uses an output queue and an error queue. The response
messages to query commands are placed in the output queue. As vari-
ous programming errors and status messages occur, they are placed in
the error queue. When a queue contains data, it sets the appropriate
summary bit of the status byte register.

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Fig. 4-7 Status model structure

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5 IEEE Commands
* = Factory defaults
<NUM_VAL> = integer or real
<CHAR_VAL> = string

5.1 IEEE-488-2 common commands and queries

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
*CLS See status Clears all event
model registers and error
structure for queues
further
information

*ESE <NUM_VAL> See status Program the

model standard event
structure for enable register
further
information

*ESE? <NUM_VAL> See status Reads the

model standard event
structure for enable register
further
information

*ESR? See status Reads the

model standard event
structure for enable register
further and clears it
information

*IDN? Returns the

manufacturer,
model number,
serial number, and
firmware revision
levels of the unit

*OPC Sets the operation

complete bit in the
standard event
register

*OPC? Places an ASCII

"1" into the output
queue when
selected device
operations have
been completed

*RCL <CHAR_VAL> or Returns the power

<NUM_VAL> supply to the user-
saved setup (0...9)

0 Factory settings

1 First user setting

9 Ninth user setting

MIN Factory settings

MAX Ninth user setting

*RCL? <CHAR_VAL> Queries the

possible min and
Max value

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MIN 0

MAX 9

*RST Returns the power

supply to the
*RST default
conditions

*SAV <CHAR_VAL> or Saves the present

<NUM_VAL> setup as the user-
saved setup (1..9)

1 First user setting

9 Ninth user setting

MIN First user setting

MAX Ninth user setting

*SAV? <CHAR_VAL> Queries the

possible min and
max value

MIN 1

MAX 9

*SRE <NUM_VAL> See status Programs the

model service request
structure for enable register
further
information

*SRE? <NUM_VAL> See status Queries the

model serviee request
structure for enable register
further
information

*STB? See status Reads the status

model byte register
structure for
further
information

*ARM Sends a
“SENSE:PULSE:S
TART ON"
command to both
channels

*AARM Sends a
“SENSE:PULSE:S
TART ON"
command to
channel A

*BARM Sends a
“SENSE:PULSE:S
TART ON"
command to
channel B

*TRG Sends a
“SENSE:PULSE:S
TART ON" and a
soft trigger
command to both
channels

*ATRg Sends a
“SENSE:PULSE:S
TART ON" and a
soft trigger
command to
channel A

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
*BTRg Sends a
“SENSE:PULSE:S
TART ON" and a
soft trigger
command to
channel B

*TST? Performs a
checksum test on
ROM and returns
0 for test OK and
1 for test failed

*WAI Waits until all

previous
commands are
executed

:DISPlay :ENABle <CHAR_VAL> Enables or ON 9

disables the LC
Display

OFF Turns display off

(fast data mode)

ON Turns display on

MIN Turns display off

* DEFault Turns display on

MAX Turns display on

:DISPlay :ENABle? <CHAR_VAL> Queries status of

display

Results:

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault ON

MAX ON

:DISPlay :CHANnel <CHAR_VAL> Changes the

active display
channel

A Channel A A

B Channel B

DVMA DVM A

DVMB DVM B

MIN Channel A

DEFault Channel A

MAX DVM B

:DISPlay :CHAN- Queries the active

nel? display channel
setting

Results:

DVMA

DVMB

MIN A

DEFault A

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MAX DVMB

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5.2 FORMAT command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:FORMat [:DATA] <CHAR_VAL> Specifies the ASCII 9
output data format
for Fetch, Read
and Message
command.

ASCii ASCII

LONG Long integer

SREal Short real

DREal Double real

MIN ASCII

* DEFault ASCII

MAX Double real

:FORMat [:DATA]? <CHAR_VAL> Queries selected

data format

Results:

ASCII

LONG

SREAL

DREAL

MIN ASCII

DEFault ASCII

MAX DREAL

:FORMat :BORDer <CHAR_VAL> Specifies byte 9

order for non
ASCII output
formats.

NORMal Normal byte order NOR-

(MSB first) MAL

SWAPped Swapped byte

order (LSB first)

MIN Normal

* DEFault Normal

MAX Swapped

:FORMat :BORDer? Queries byte order

Results:

NORMAL

SWAPPED

MIN NORMAL

DEFault NORMAL

MAX SWAPPED

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5.3 OUTPut command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:OUT [:A] <CHAR_VAL> OFF Turns output A off OFF

<CHAR_VAL> ON Turns output A on

:OUT :B <CHAR_VAL> OFF Turns output B off OFF

<CHAR_VAL> ON Turns output B on

:OUTPut [:A] Channel A /

Channel 1

:OUTPut Channel A /
[1] Channel 1

:OUTPut :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:OUTPut2 Channel B /
Channel 2

[:STATe] <CHAR_VAL> Turns output ON or OFF 9

OFF (A or B)

OFF Turns output off

ON Turns output on

MIN Turns output off

* DEFault Turns output off

MAX Turns output on

DISPlay Sets LCD to main

screen

[:STATe]? <CHAR_VAL> Queries state of

output

Results:

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault OFF

MAX ON

:OPEN- <CHAR_VAL> OFF Turns open sense

sense detection off

ON Turns open sense

detection on

MIN Turns open sense

detection off

DEFault Turns open sense

detection on

MAX Turns open sense

detection on

:OPEN- <CHAR_VAL> Queries of open

sense? sense detection
setting

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

* DEFault ON

MAX ON

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:BAND- <CHAR_VAL> Selects slow or fast HIGH 9
width regulation speed

HIGH Bandwidth high

LOW Bandwidth low

MIN Bandwidth high

* DEFault Bandwidth high

MAX Bandwidth low

DISPlay Sets LCD to

OUTPUT
BANDWIDTH

:BAND- <CHAR_VAL> Queries bandwidth

width? settings

Results:

LOW

HIGH

MIN HIGH

DEFault HIGH

MAX LOW

:IMPe- <CHAR_VAL> or Specifies the 0

dance <NUM_VAL> output impedance Ohms
to apply. 0 Ohms to
1Ohms in 10
mOhm steps

0.00 0 Ohm

1.00 1 Ohm

MIN Impedance 0 Ohm

* DEFault Impedance 0 Ohm

MAX Impedance 1 Ohm

DISPlay Sets LCD to

OUTPUT
IMPEDANCE

:IMPe- <CHAR_VAL> Queries impedance

dance? settings

Results:

0.00 <= NUM_VAL

<= 1.00

MIN 0.00

DEFault 0.00

MAX 1.00

:OUTPut [:A]

:RELay1 Relay 1

:RELay2 Relay 2

:RELay3 Relay 3

:RELay4 Relay 4

<CHAR_VAL> Closes or opens ZERO

relay control circuit or OFF

ZERo Opens

ONE Closes

OFF Opens

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
ON Closes

MIN Opens

* DEFault Opens

MAX Closes

DISPlay Sets LCD to

RELAIS <n>

:RELay1? Relay 1

:RELay2? Relay 2

:RELay3? Relay 3

:RELay4? Relay 4

<CHAR_VAL> Queries the ON /

OFF state of the
corresponding
relay port pin /
digital I/O

Results:

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault OFF

MAX ON

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5.4 SENSE command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:SENSe [:A] Channel A /
Channel 1

:SENSe[1] Channel A /
Channel 1

:SENSe :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:SENSe2 Channel B /
Channel 2

:FUNCtion <CHAR_VAL> Selects Fetch, VOLT

Read, Measure AGE
function type

"VOLTage" Static voltage

or VOLTage measurement

"CURRent" Static current

or CURRent measurement

"DVMeter" or Static DVM

DVMeter measurement

"AVERage" Average and

or AVERage sample
measurement

"PEAK" or Peak and sample

PEAK measurement

"MIN" or MIN Min and sample

measurement

"HIGH" or High and sample

HIGH measurement

"LOW" or Low and sample

LOW measurement

"RMS" or Rms and sample

RMS measurement

:FUNCtion Queries
? measurement
setting

Results:

VOLTAGE

CURRENT

DVMETER

AVERAGE

PEAK

MIN

HIGH

LOW

RMS

:CURRent [:DC] :RANGe [:UPPer] <CHAR_VAL> Selects expected HIGH

current or 5[A]
measurement
range

HIGH or 5[A] 5A

MEDium or 500mA
0.5[A]

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
LOW or 5mA
0.005[A]

AUTO Auto ranging

MIN Auto ranging

* DEFault 5A

MAX 5mA

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

CURRENT
RANGE

:CURRent [:DC] :RANGe [:UPPer]? <CHAR_VAL> Queries current

range

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

AUTO

MIN AUTO

DEFault HIGH

MAX LOW

:MEASure :INTerval <CHAR_VAL> or Sets the measure- 1

<NUM_VAL> ment interval for
voltage and
current

2.00E-03 Measurement
interval = 2 ms

2.00E-01 Measurement
interval = 200 ms

MIN 2 ms

* DEFault 10 ms

MAX 200 ms

DISPlay Sets LCD to

STATIC
MEASURE
INTERVAL

:MEASure :INTerval? <CHAR_VAL> Queries measure-

ment interval

Results:

2E-3 <=
NUM_VAL <= 0.2

MIN 0.002 ms

DEFault 0.01 ms

MAX 0.2 ms

:AVERage [:COUNt] <CHAR_VAL> or Sets the measure 1

<NUM_VAL> average count

1 Average count = 1

10 Average count =
10

MIN 1

* DEFault 1

MAX 10

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
DISPlay Sets LCD to
STATIC
AVERAGE
COUNT

:AVERage [:COUNt]? <CHAR_VAL> Queries measure-

ment interval

Results:

1 <= NUM_VAL
<= 10

MIN 1

DEFault 1

MAX 10

:PULSe :TRIGger :STATe? Queries current

trigger status

Results:

NONE

TRIGGERED

READY

TIMEOUT

:PULSe [:MEAS- :CHANnel <CHAR_VAL> Selects pulse CUR-

ure] measurement RENT
channel

CURRent Current
measurement

DVM DVM measure-

ment

MIN Current
measurement

* DEFault Current
measurement

MAX DVM measure-

ment

DISPlay Sets LCD to

SAMPLE
CHANNEL

:PULSe [:MEAS- :CHAN- <CHAR_VAL> Queries pulse

ure] nel? measurement
channel

Results:

CURRent

DVM

MIN CURRENT

DEFault CURRENT

MAX DVM

:PULSe [:MEAS- :STARt <CHAR_VAL> Select pulse OFF

ure] measurement
state

OFF Off

ON On

MIN Off

* DEFault Off

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MAX On

DISPlay Sets LCD to

SAMPLE START

:PULSe [:MEAS- :STARt? <CHAR_VAL> Queries pulse

ure] measurement
status

Results:

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault OFF

MAX ON

:PULSe [:MEAS- :TYPE <CHAR_VAL> Selects pulse AVER

ure] measurement and AGE
read type

* AVERage Average

PEAK Peak

MIN Min

HIGH High

LOW Low

RMS Rms

DISPlay Sets LCD to

MEASURE +
READ TYPE

:PULSe [:MEAS- :TYPE? <CHAR_VAL> Queries pulse

ure] measurement and
read type

Results:

AVERAGE

PEAK

MIN

HIGH

LOW

RMS

:PULSe :TRIGger :LEVel :HIGH <CHAR_VAL> or Sets trigger level 2.5 A

<NUM_VAL> for 5A (HIGH)
range

1.00E-04 0.1 mA

7 7A

AUTO or 0 Auto trigger

MIN 0 mA -> AUTO

* DEFault 2.5 A

MAX 7A

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER LEVEL
RANGE 5A

:PULSe :TRIGger :LEVel :HIGH? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

level for 5A
(HIGH) range

Results:

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
1E-4 <=
NUM_VAL <= 7

MIN 0.0

DEFault 2.5

MAX 5.0

:PULSe :TRIGger :LEVel :LOW <CHAR_VAL> or Sets trigger level 2.5 mA

<NUM_VAL> for 0.5A (LOW)
range

1.00E-05 0.01 mA

0.5 500 mA

AUTO or 0 Auto trigger

MIN 0A -> AUTO

* DEFault 250mA

MAX 500 mA

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER LEVEL
RANGE 0.5 A

:PULSe :TRIGger :LEVel :LOW? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

level for 5mA
range

Results:

1E-5 <=
NUM_VAL <= 0.5

MIN 0.0

DEFault 2.5E-1

MAX 5.0E-1

:PULSe :TRIGger :LEVel :DVM <CHAR_VAL> or Sets trigger level 0V

<NUM_VAL> DVM

-5.999 -5.999 Volt

25.000 25.000 Volt

MIN AUTO

* DEFault 0 Volt

MAX 25.000 Volt

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER LEVEL
DVM

AUTO Auto trigger

:PULSe :TRIGger :LEVel :DVM? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

level DVM

Results:

-5.999 <=
NUM_VAL <=
25.000

MIN AUTO

DEFault 0.000

MAX 25.000

:PULSe :TRIGger :SOURce <CHAR_VAL> Selects trigger INT

source

INT Intern

EXT Extern

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MIN Intern

* DEFault Intern

MAX Extern

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER
SOURCE

:PULSe :TRIGger :SOURce? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

source

Results:

INT

EXT

MIN INT

DEFault INT

MAX EXT

:PULSe :TRIGger SLOPe <CHAR_VAL> Selects trigger POS

slope

POS Positive

NEG Negative

MIN Positive

* DEFault positive

MAX Negative

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER SLOPE

:PULSe :TRIGger SLOPe? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

slope

Results:

POS

NEG

MIN POS

DEFault POS

MAX NEG

:PULSe :SAMPle :LENGth <CHAR_VAL> or Sets sample 1

<NUM_VAL> length

1 Sample length 1

5000 Sample length

5000

MIN Sample length 1

* DEFault Sample length 1

MAX Sample length

5000

DISPlay Sets LCD to

SAMPLE
LENGTH

:PULSe :SAMPle :LENGth? <CHAR_VAL> Queries sample

length

Results:

1 <= NUM_VAL
<= 5000

MIN 1.00

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
DEFault 1.00

MAX 5000.00

:PULSe :TRIGger :OFFSet <CHAR_VAL> or Sets trigger offset 0

<NUM_VAL>

-5000 Trigger offset

-5000

50000 Trigger offset

50000

MIN Trigger offset

-5000

* DEFault Trigger offset 0

MAX Trigger offset

50000

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER
OFFSET

:PULSe :TRIGger :OFFSet? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger 0

offset

Results:

-5000 <=
NUM_VAL <=
50000

MIN -5000.00

DEFault 0.00

MAX 50000.00

:PULSe :TRIGger :COUNt <CHAR_VAL> or Sets trigger count 1

<NUM_VAL>

1 Trigger count 1

100 Trigger count 100

MIN Trigger count 1

* DEFault Trigger count 1

MAX Trigger count 100

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER
COUNT

:PULSe :TRIGger :COUNt? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

count

Results:

1 <= NUM_VAL
<= 100

MIN 1.00

DEFault 1.00

MAX 100.00

:PULSe :TRIGger :TIMeout <CHAR_VAL> or Sets trigger INFI-

<NUM_VAL> timeout NITE

0.001 Triggers timeout

0.001 sec.

60 Triggers timeout
60 sec.

INFinite Triggers timeout

infinite

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MIN Triggers timeout
infinite

* DEFault Trigger timeout

infinite

MAX Trigger timeout 60

DISPlay Sets LCD to

TRIGGER
TIMEOUT

:PULSe :TRIGger :TIMeout? <CHAR_VAL> Queries trigger

timeout

Results:

0 <= NUM_VAL
<= 60

MIN INFINITE

DEFault INFINITE

MAX 60.00

:PULSe :SAMPle :INTerval <CHAR_VAL> or Sets sample 1.0E-3

<NUM_VAL> interval

1.0E-5 Sample interval

0.01 msec.

1 Sample interval
1 sec.

MIN Sample interval

0.01 msec.

* DEFault Sample interval

1 msec.

MAX Sample interval

1 sec.

DISPlay Sets LCD to

SAMPLE
INTERVAL

:PULSe :SAMPle :INTerval? <CHAR_VAL> Queries sample

interval

Results:

1E-5 <=
NUM_VAL <= 1

MIN 1E -5

DEFault 1E -3

MAX 1.00

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5.5 SOURCE command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:SOURce [:A] Channel A /
Channel 1

:SOURce Channel A /
[1] Channel 1

:SOURce :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:SOURce2 Channel B /
Channel 2

:VOLTage :PROTec- <CHAR_VAL> or Sets VPT offset in 2.0

tion <NUM_VAL> 100mV steps

1.5 1.5 Volt

22 22 Volt

MIN 1.5 Volt

* DEFault 22 Volt

MAX 22 Volt

DISPlay Sets LCD to

VOLTAGE
PROTECTION

:VOLTage :PROTec- <CHAR_VAL> Queries VPT

tion? offset

Results:

0.0 <= NUM_VAL

<= 10.0

MIN 0.00

DEFault 2.0

MAX 10.0

:VOLTage :PROTec- :STATe? Queries VPT

tion state

Results:

0 -> not triggered

1 -> triggered

:VOLTage :MAXSet- <CHAR_VAL> or Sets max. settable 15

ting <NUM_VAL> output voltage

0.00 0 Volt

15.00 15 Volt

MIN 0 Volt

* DEFault 15 Volt

MAX 15 Volt

DISPlay Sets LCD to

Maximum output
voltage

:VOLTage :MAXSet- <CHAR_VAL> Queries max.

ting? settable output
voltage

Results:

0.000 <=
NUM_VAL <=
15.000

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MIN 0

DEFault 15

MAX 15

:VOLTage [:LEVel] [:IMMedi- [:AMPLi- <CHAR_VAL> or Sets voltage amp- 0

ate] tude] <NUM_VAL> litude in 1 mV
steps

0.000 0 Volt

15.000 15 Volt

MIN 0 Volt

* DEFault 0 Volt

MAX 15 Volt

DISPlay Sets LCD to main

display

:VOLTage [:LEVel] [:IMMedi- [:AMPLi- <CHAR_VAL> Queries voltage

ate] tude]? amplitude

Results:

0.000 <=
NUM_VAL <=
15.000

MIN 0

DEFault 0

MAX 15

:CURRent [:LIMit] [:VALue] <CHAR_VAL> or Sets current limit 2

<NUM_VAL> in Amps (max.
2.5A on voltages
above 5V)

0.000 0.000A

5.000 5.000A

MIN 0.000A

* DEFault 2.000A

MAX 5.000A

DISPlay Sets LCD to main

display

:CURRent [:LIMit] [:VALue]? <CHAR_VAL> Queries current

limit

Results:

0.000 <=
NUM_VAL <=
5.000

MIN 0

DEFault 5

MAX 5

:CURRent [:LIMit] :MAXSet- <CHAR_VAL> or Sets maximum 5

ting <NUM_VAL> settable current
limit

0.000 0.000A

5.000 5.000A

MIN 0.000A

* DEFault 5.000A

MAX 5.000A

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
DISPlay Sets LCD to:
Maximum output
current

:CURRent [:LIMit] :MAXSet- <CHAR_VAL> Queries max.

ing? settable current
limit

Results:

0.000
<= NUM_VAL
<= 5.000

MIN 0

DEFault 5

MAX 5

:CURRent [:LIMit] :TYPE <CHAR_VAL> Sets current limit LIMIT

type

LIMit Limit

TRIP Trip

MIN Limit

* DEFault Limit

MAX trip

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Main display

:CURRent [:LIMit] :TYPE? <CHAR_VAL> Queries current

limit type

Results:

LIMIT

TRIP

MIN LIMIT

DEFault LIMIT

MAX TRIP

:CURRent [:LIMit] :STATe? Queries current

limit state

Results:

1 -> in current limit

or output tripped

0 -> not in LIMIT /

TRIP

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5.6 STATUS command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:STATus General Status
commands

:MEAS- [:EVENt]? Read the

urement measurement
event register.
See status model
structure for
further
information.

Results:

0 to 32767

:MEAS- :ENABle <NUM_VAL> 0 to 32767 Program the

urement measurement
enable register.
See status model
structure for
further information

:MEAS- :ENABle? Read the

urement measurement
enable register

Results:

0 to 32767

:MEAS- :CONDitio Read the

urement n? measurement
condition register.
See status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

:OPER- [:EVENt]? Read the

ation operation event
register. See
status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

:OPER- :ENABle <NUM_VAL> 0 to 32767 Program the

ation operation enable
register. See
status model
structure for
further information

:OPER- :ENABle? Read the

ation operation enable
register. See
status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:OPER- :COND- Read the
ation ition? operation
condition
register.See
status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

:QUES- [:EVENt]? Read the

tionable questionable
event register.
See status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

:QUES- :ENABle <NUM_VAL> 0 to 32767 Program the

tionable questionable
enable register.
See status model
structure for
further information

:QUES- :ENABle? Read the

tionable questionable
enable register.
See status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

:QUES- :COND- Read the

tionable ition? questionable
condition register.
See status model
structure for
further information

Results:

0 to 32767

:PRESet Returns status

registers to default
states

Results:

none

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5.7 CONFIG command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:CONFig [:A] Channel A /
Channel 1

:CONFig Channel A /
[1] Channel 1

:CONFig :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:CONFig2 Channel B /
Channel 2

:CURRent :LIMit :BEEP <CHAR_VAL> Beep on current OFF

limit

OFF Off

ON On

MIN Off

* DEFault Off

MAX On

DISPlay Sets LCD to: Beep

on current limit

:CURRent :LIMit :BEEP? <CHAR_VAL> Queries current

limit beep

Results:

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault OFF

MAX ON

:CONFig [:A]

:COMMon :OUTPut :ONOFf <CHAR_VAL> Sets output OFF

ON/OFF key to
common for boths
channels

OFF Off

ON On

MIN Off

* DEFault Off

MAX On

DISPlay sets LCD to:

Common output
on/off

:COMMon :OUTPut :ONOFf? <CHAR_VAL> Queries common

ON/OFF key
function

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault OFF

MAX ON

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5.8 SYSTEM command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:SYSTem :POSetup <CHAR_VAL> or Selects default LAST-
<NUM_VAL> setting for power SET
up

0 Factory settings

1 First user-saved
setting

9 Ninth user-saved
setting

* 10 Last front panel

setup

RST Factory settings

SAV1 First user-saved

setting

SAV2 2

SAV3 3

SAV4 4

SAV5 5

SAV6 6

SAV7 7

SAV8 8

SAV9 Ninth user-saved

setting

LASTset Last front panel

setup

:SYSTem :POSetup? <CHAR_VAL> Queries the

default setup for
power up

Results:

RST

SAV1

SAV2

SAV3

SAV4

SAV5

SAV6

SAV7

SAV8

SAV9

:SYSTem :ERRor? Read and clear

oldest message in
error queue

:SYSTem :VERSion? Queries SCPI

version level

:SYSTem :PRESet Stop all

measurements
and Sets NGMO2
to factory defaults

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:SYSTem :CLEar Clears the error
queue

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :ENABle <CHAR_VAL> Enables or OFF

unicate disables the serial
interface

OFF Disable

ON Enable

MIN Disable

* DEFault Disable

MAX Enable

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial Interface
ON/OFF

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :ENABle? <CHAR_VAL> Queries serial

unicate interface enable
ON/OFF state

Results:

OFF

ON

MIN OFF

DEFault OFF

MAX ON

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :BAUD <CHAR_VAL> or Sets serial baud 9600

unicate <NUM_VAL> rate

300 300 baud

600 600 baud

1.200 1200 baud

2.400 2400 baud

4.800 4800 baud

9.600 9600 baud

19.200 19200 baud

38.400 38400 baud

MIN 300 baud

* DEFault 9600 baud

MAX 38400 baud

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial speed

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :BAUD? <CHAR_VAL> Queries serial

unicate baud rate

Results:

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
38400

MIN 300

DEFault 9600

MAX 38400

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :DATabits <CHAR_VAL> or Sets serial data 8

unicate <NUM_VAL> length

7 7 bits

8 8 bits

MIN 7 bits

* DEFault 8 bits

MAX 8 bits

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial count of
Databits

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :DATabits <CHAR_VAL> Queries serial

unicate ? data length

Results:

MIN 7

DEFault 8

MAX 8

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :PARity <CHAR_VAL> Sets serial parity NONE

unicate

NONE None

ODD Odd

EVEN Even

MIN None

* DEFault None

MAX Even

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial parity

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :PARity? <CHAR_VAL> Queries serial

unicate parity

Results:

NONE

ODD

EVEN

MIN NONE

DEFault NONE

MAX EVEN

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :STOPbits <CHAR_VAL> or Sets number of 1

unicate <NUM_VAL> stopbits

1 1 stopbits

2 2 stopbits

MIN 1 stopbits

* DEFault 1 stopbits

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MAX 2 stopbits

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial count of
stopbits

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :STOPbits <CHAR_VAL> Queries number

unicate ? of stopbits

Results:

MIN 1

DEFault 1

MAX 2

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :HAND- <CHAR_VAL> Sets serial NONE

unicate shake handshake mode

NONE None

HARDware Hardware

XON Xon/xoff

MIN None

* DEFault None

MAX Hardware

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial Handshake

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :HAND- <CHAR_VAL> Queries serial

unicate shake? handshake mode

Results:

NONe

XON

HARDWARE

MIN NONE

DEFault NONE

MAX HARDWARE

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :DELimiter <CHAR_VAL> Sets the serial CR

unicate delimiter

CR Carriage return

LF Line feed

MIN Carriage return

* DEFault Carriage return

MAX Carriage return

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

Serial delimiter

:SYSTem :COMM- :SERial :DELimiter <CHAR_VAL> Queries the serial

unicate ? delimiter

Results:

CR

LF

MIN CR

DEFault CR

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
MAX LF

:SYSTem :COMM- :IEEe :ADDRess <CHAR_VAL> or Sets the IEEE 10

unicate <NUM_VAL> address

1 Address nr. 01

30 Address nr. 30

MIN Address nr. 01

* DEFault Address nr. 05

MAX Address nr. 30

DISPlay Sets LCD to:

IEEE Address

:SYSTem :COMM- :IEEe :ADDRess <CHAR_VAL> Queries the IEEE

unicate ? address

Results:

01

30

MIN 01

DEFault 05

MAX 30

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5.9 Signal-oriented measurement-command sum-

mary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:FETCh [:A]? Channel A /
Channel 1

:FETCh[1] Channel A /
? Channel 1

:FETCh :B? Channel B /

Channel 2

:FETCh2? Channel B /
Channel 2

Returns the last

triggered reading.
Measuremode is
taken from last
"SENSe:FUNC-
tion" setting.

:FETCh [:A] Channel A /

Channel 1

:FETCh[1] Channel A /
Channel 1

:FETCh :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:FETCh2 Channel B /
Channel 2

:ARRay? Returns the last

array of triggered
readings. Return
values are always
sampling points.

:READ [:A]? Channel A /

Channel 1

:READ[1]? Channel A /
Channel 1

:READ :B? Channel B /

Channel 2

:READ2? Channel B /
Channel 2

Triggers and
returns a reading.
Measuremode is
taken from last
"SENSe:FUNC-
tion" setting

:READ [:A] Channel A /

Channel 1

:READ[1] Channel A /
Channel 1

:READ :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:READ2 Channel B /
Channel 2

:ARRay? Triggers and

returns a array of
readings. Return
value are always
sampling points.

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Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:MEASure [:A]? Channel A /
Channel 1

:MEASure Channel A /
[1]? Channel 1

:MEASure :B? Channel B /

Channel 2

:MEASure Channel B /
2? Channel 2

Performs a READ.
Measuremode is
taken from last
“SENSe:FUNC-
tion" setting

:MEASure [:A] Channel A /

Channel 1

:MEASure[ Channel A /
1] Channel 1

:MEASure :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:MEASure Channel B /
2 Channel 2

:AVER- Take a READ on

age? AVERage function
and returns the
measure result

:PEAK? .. for function

PEAK

:MIN? .. for function MIN

:HIGH? .. for function

HIGH

:LOW? .. for function

LOW

:RMS? .. for function RMS

:VOLTage [:DC]? .. for function

VOLTAGE

:CURRent [:DC]? .. for function

CURRENT

:DVM? .. for function DVM

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5.10 Remote calibration command summary

Com- Parameter Par. value Description Def. SCPI

mand
:CAL :ENTer :PROT :CODe <NUM_VAL> 1...99999999 Unlocks 2222
calibration code

:CAL :CHANge :PROT :CODe <NUM_VAL> 1...99999999 Sets new

calibration code

:CAL [:A] Channel A /

Channel 1

:CAL[1] Channel A /
Channel 1

:CAL :B Channel B /
Channel 2

:CAL2 Channel B /
Channel 2

:STEP1 Sets output to

50mV

:STEP2 <NUM_VAL> 0-200 mV Reads Val from

external DVM

:STEP3 <NUM_VAL> 14.000- Reads Val from

16.000V external DVM

:STEP4 Turns on measure

voltage 5Volts

:STEP5 <NUM_VAL> 0.800 to Enters exact value

1.200 Ohms of 1 Ohm cal
resistor and do 5
Volts, 5A
Calibration

:STEP6 Turns on measure

Voltage 15 Volts

:STEP7 <NUM_VAL> 28.000 to Enters exact value

38.000 Ohms of 33 Ohms cal
resistor and do 15
Volts, 500 mA
Calibration

:STEP8 Turns on measure

Voltage 15 Volts

:STEP9 <NUM_VAL> 2800.0 to Enters exact value

3800.0 Ohms of 3 KOhms cal
resistor and do 15
Volts, 5mA
Calibration

:DATE <NUM_VAL>, YY, MM, DD Sets calibration

<NUM_VAL>, data
<NUM_VAL>

:SAVE Save calibration

data

:CAL :LOCK Locks calibration

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Ordering Information Power Supply NGMO

6 Ordering Information

Pos. Name Part Supplier Part number

No.

1 Service Manual for Rohde & Schwarz, 192.1500.82

NGMO1 and NGMO2 Cologne
Department:
The Service Manual provides the 5 CE
information necessary for calibration, Phone:
fault finding and fault rectification on 49 (0)2203-51357
the NGMO.

2 NGMO1 Programmable Analyzer-DC-Power RSE Munich 192.1500.21

Supply

3 NGMO2 Programmable Dual Analyzer-DC- RSE Munich 192.1500.24

Power Supply

4 NGMO2-B0 Front Panel Output Connectors RSE Munich 192.1500.00

5 NGMO2-B1 19”-Adapter for one unit RSE Munich 192.1500.01

6 NGMO2-B2 19”-Adapter for two units RSE Munich 192.1500.02

7 NGMO2-K10 R&S Current Sniffer Software RSE Munich 192.1500.04

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