National Instruments NI PXIe-4112, NI PXIe-4113 Getting Started Manual
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-4112/4113
Dual-Output Programmable DC Power Supply
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-4112/4113
(NI 4112/4113). The NI 4112/4113 are single-quadrant, dual output, 60 W programmable DC
power supplies.
To access NI 4112/4113 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DCPower»Documentation.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................1
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 3
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Safety........................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the NI 4112/4113.......................................................................................................5
Configuring the NI 4112/4113 in MAX....................................................................................8
Programming the NI 4112/4113................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 10
What Should I Do if the NI 4112/4113 Doesn't Appear in MAX?................................. 10
Where To Go Next.................................................................................................................. 11
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 11
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
product is operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
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radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments
could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
shielded cables and accessories connected to the Output port. Cable shields must be
terminated to one of the ground pins of the Output port. Note that the cables
connected to the Aux Power Input port may be unshielded.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-DCPower instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and
supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the product readme, which
is available on the driver software media or online at ni.com/updates.
Unpacking the Kit
Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,
ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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Kit Contents
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Figure 1. NI 4112/4113 Kit Contents
1. NI PXIe-4112/4113 DC Power Supply Device
2. Auxiliary 48 V Power Source
3. Output Connector Assembly with Four Sense
Jumpers Installed
4. Strain Relief
5. Two Extra Sense Jumpers
6. Extra Screws for the Output Connector Assembly
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7. Additional Auxiliary Power Connector
8. Driver Software DVD
9. NI PXIe-4112/4113 Getting Started Guide (this
10. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
11. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic
document)
Compatibility
Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to operate the
NI 4112/4113. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install
or operate your device.
Required Items
• A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation. For more information about
compatible chassis options, refer to ni.com.
• A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the system
requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation.
Optional Items
• NI screwdriver (part number 781015-01).
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 4112/4113 in meets the following
specifications.
Operating Environment
....................................................................Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature
limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high
temperature limit.)
....................................................................Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)
............................................................................Storage ambient temperature range -40 °C to 70 °C (Tested in accordance
with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)
............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
............................................................................Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Note Refer to the device specifications on ni.com/manuals for complete
specifications.
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