User Manual

Contents
R&S
®
NGE100B
3User Manual 5601.1343.02 ─ 04
Contents
1 Preface.................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Documentation Overview............................................................................................. 7
1.2 Conventions Used in the Documentation...................................................................8
1.2.1 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................................8
1.2.2 Conventions for Procedure Descriptions.........................................................................8
1.2.3 Notes on Screenshots.....................................................................................................9
1.2.4 Other Conventions.......................................................................................................... 9
2 Welcome to R&S NGE100B.................................................................10
3 Important Notes....................................................................................11
3.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Ambient Conditions.................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Measurement Categories........................................................................................... 12
3.4 Mains Voltage.............................................................................................................. 12
3.5 Limits............................................................................................................................13
4 Quick Start............................................................................................14
4.1 Putting into Operation................................................................................................ 14
4.1.1 Safety............................................................................................................................ 15
4.1.2 Intended Operation....................................................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Unpacking and Checking the Instrument...................................................................... 18
4.1.4 Setting Up the Instrument............................................................................................. 18
4.1.4.1 Bench Operation........................................................................................................... 19
4.1.4.2 Rack Mounting.............................................................................................................. 19
4.2 Instrument Tour...........................................................................................................20
4.2.1 Overview of Controls.....................................................................................................20
4.2.1.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................................20
4.2.1.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Switching On the Instrument......................................................................................... 23
4.3 Trying Out the Instrument.......................................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Selecting the Channels................................................................................................. 24
4.3.2 Setting the Output Voltage and Current Limit................................................................24