National Instruments PXI-4065, PCI-4060, PCI-4065, PXI-4070, PCI-4070 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI Digital Multimeters

This document contains English and Japanese language instructions.

This document explains how to install, configure, test, and set up the NI PCMCIA-4050, NI PXI/PCI-4060, NI PXI/PCI/PCIe/USB-4065, NI PXI/PCI-4070, NI PXI-4071, and NI PXI-4072 National Instruments digital multimeters (DMMs) for common measurements.

For more information on these DMMs, such as features and programming information, refer to the

NI Digital Multimeters Help, which is located at Start»All Programs»National Instruments» NI-DMM»Documentation»NI Digital Multimeters Help. For the most current versions of

specifications and other documentation, visit driver software, visit ni.com/idnet.

Contents

Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 2

1. Verifying the System Requirements ................................................................................................ 3

2. Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................ 4

3. Verifying the Kit Contents............................................................................................................... 4

Other Required Items................................................................................................................... 5

4. Installing the Software ..................................................................................................................... 5

5. Installing the Hardware.................................................................................................................... 6

Installing a PXI DMM ................................................................................................................. 6

Installing a PXI Express Compatible DMM................................................................................ 7

Uninstalling a PXI DMM ............................................................................................................ 7

Installing a PCI DMM ................................................................................................................. 8

Installing a PCI Express DMM....................................................................................................9

Installing a USB DMM................................................................................................................ 9

Installing a PCMCIA DMM ........................................................................................................ 13

6. Windows Device Recognition ......................................................................................................... 13

7. Configuring and Testing in MAX.................................................................................................... 14

8. Connecting Signals .......................................................................................................................... 16

DC and AC Voltage ..................................................................................................................... 16

DC and AC Current ..................................................................................................................... 17

2-Wire Resistance ........................................................................................................................ 18

4-Wire Resistance (NI 4060, NI 4065 and NI 407x only) ........................................................... 19

Capacitance and Inductance (NI 4072 only)................................................................................ 19

Voltage Drop Across a Diode ...................................................................................................... 20

Using Cables and Probes ............................................................................................................. 21

9. Programming the DMM................................................................................................................... 21

DMM Soft Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 21

NI-DMM/Switch Express VI....................................................................................................... 21

NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Limited Edition ............................................................................. 22

ni.com/manuals. For the latest version of NI-DMM

October 2007

373120L

NI-DMM Instrument Driver ........................................................................................................22

NI-DMM Examples ..................................................................................................................... 22

Appendix A: Front Panels.................................................................................................................... 23

PXI/PCI/PCI Express/USB.......................................................................................................... 23

PCMCIA ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Appendix B: Chassis Recommendations and System Considerations ................................................ 25

PXI Chassis Recommendations ................................................................................................... 25

PCI Chassis Recommendations ................................................................................................... 25

USB System Considerations ........................................................................................................ 26

Appendix C: Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................... 26

NI 4060 ........................................................................................................................................ 27

NI 4065 ........................................................................................................................................ 30

NI 407x ........................................................................................................................................ 32

NI CSM-10A/200mA .................................................................................................................. 34

Appendix D: Where to Go for Support................................................................................................ 35

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action.

The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box.

This icon denotes a tip, which alerts you to advisory information.

This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.

This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on a product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document included with the device for precautions to take.

This icon, and this symbol marked on a product, denotes a hot surface, which indicates a device may be hot. Touching this device may result in bodily injury.

bold Bold text denotes items you must select or click in the software, such as menu items and dialog

box options. Bold text also denotes parameter names.

italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross-reference, hardware labels, or an introduction

to a key concept. Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value you must supply.

monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters you should enter from the keyboard and

programming examples. This font also is used for proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, and filenames.

monospace italic

Italic text in this font denotes placeholder text for a word or value you must supply.

NI 4050 Refers to the NI PCMCIA-4050.

NI 4060 Refers to the NI PXI/PCI-4060.

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NI 4065 Refers to the NI PXI/PCI/PCIe/USB-4065.

NI 4070 Refers to the NI PXI/PCI-4070.

NI 4071 Refers to the NI PXI-4071.

NI 4072 Refers to the NI PXI-4072.

NI 407x Refers to the NI 4070, NI 4071, and NI 4072.

DMM Digital multimeter—refers to the NI PCMCIA-4050, NI PXI-4060, NI PCI-4060,

NI PXI-4065, NI PCI-4065, NI PCIe-4065, NI USB-4065, NI PXI-4070, NI PCI-4070, NI PXI-4071, or NI PXI-4072.

PCI Express A version of PCI that maintains the PCI software usage model and replaces the physical bus

with a high-speed (2.5 Gb/s) serial bus serving multiple lanes.

Platform Text in this font denotes a specific platform and indicates the text following it applies only to

that platform.

PXI Express A PXI module compatible with existing PXI slots and PXI hybrid slots. PXI Express compatible compatible modules maintain hardware and software compatibility, with the exception of module local bus.

1. Verifying the System Requirements

To use NI-DMM, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information on minimum system, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the NI-DMM Readme file. Before installing NI-DMM, access this file on your NI-DMM driver software CDs. After you install NI-DMM, you can access this file at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation.

Note Waveform acquisition performance at full rate (1.8 MS/s) on the NI 407x depends highly on

system-specific factors such as CPU speed, memory architecture, and system chipset characteristics. Simultaneous acquisitions on multiple NI 407x devices or acquisitions of longer durations require a faster processor or more memory. Other applications running at the same time also can affect performance.

2. Unpacking

(PCI, PCI Express, and PXI devices) The DMM ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic

discharge (ESD). ESD can damage several components on the DMM.

Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

To avoid damage while handling the DMM, take the following precautions:

• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object.

• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the DMM from the package.

Remove the DMM from the package and inspect it for loose components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the DMM appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged DMM into the computer or chassis.

Store the DMM in the antistatic envelope when not in use.

(USB devices) Remove the USB DMM from the package and inspect it for loose components or any sign

of damage. Notify NI if the DMM appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged DMM.

Caution Treat the USB DMM device as you would any static sensitive device. Always properly

ground yourself and the equipment when handling the USB DMM device or connecting to it.

3. Verifying the Kit Contents

To set up and use the DMM, you need the following items from the shipping kit:

❑ NI 4050, NI 4060, NI 4065, or NI 407x

❑ Test probes

❑ USB cable (USB devices only)

❑ NI-DMM instrument driver DVD-sized case, containing the NI-DMM driver software CDs,

which include the NI Digital Multimeters Help and the NI-DMM Readme File

❑ Other included documents:

– NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide

– Specifications document included with the DMM

– Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference

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Other Required Items

In addition to the kit contents, you also need the following:

❑ 1/8 in. flathead screwdriver

❑ One of the following configurations:

– (PCI devices)—A desktop computer with its documentation and one available PCI slot.

–

(PCI Express devices)—A desktop computer with its documentation and one available x1, x4,

x8, or x16 PCI Express slot.

– (USB devices)—A desktop or laptop computer with its documentation and one available

USB 2.0 or 1.1 compliant slot.

–

(PXI devices)—A PXI, PXI/CompactPCI, or PXI/SCXI combination chassis, chassis

documentation, and a controller.

Note If you are using a MXI interface to control a PXI chassis and encounter performance or

initialization issues, refer to your MXI documentation to ensure that the MXI interface is properly set up. Software optimization might be necessary. For MXI-3 optimization, select Start» All Programs»National Instruments MXI-3»MXI-3 Optimization. The MXI-4 hardware automatically performs MXI-4 optimization.

4. Installing the Software

Before installing the DMM, complete the following steps to install the software:

1. (Optional) Install an application development environment (ADE), such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™, if you are developing an application for the DMM.

2. Install the latest service packs for your operating system.

3. Insert Disk 1 of 2 of the NI-DMM CD set into the CD drive. The NI-DMM installer should open automatically. If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the CD drive, double-click the drive, and double-click

4. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.

(Windows Vista) Users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the

prompts to complete the installation.

5. When the installer completes, a dialog box appears and asks if you want to restart, shut down, or restart later. Select Restart.

6. If you are using a system running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, download NI-DMM to the target using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). For information about which DMMs the LabVIEW Real-Time Module supports, refer to the NI-DMM Readme file at Start»

All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Remote Systems Help by selecting Help»Help Topics»Remote Systems

in MAX.

setup.exe.

5. Installing the Hardware

Cautions Unless you are using a USB device, you must power off the PC or PXI chassis before

installing the DMM hardware.

To prevent damage due to ESD or contamination for all PXI, PCI, and PCI Express devices, handle the DMM by the metal bracket or edges. Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document for more information.

Notes Install the NI-DMM software before installing the hardware.

Refer to the Appendix B: Chassis Recommendations and System Considerations section for more information about installing the DMM in a PC or PXI chassis.

Installing a PXI DMM

To determine if your DMM is a PXI or PXI Express compatible DMM, refer to Figure 2. To install a PXI DMM, refer to Figure 1 and complete the following steps.

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1 PXI Chassis 2 Ejector Handle 3 Captive Screw 4 PXI DMM

Figure 1. PXI Installation

1. Power off and unplug the PXI chassis.

2. Slide the PXI DMM into an available slot until the ejector handle locks in the up position, and tighten the captive screw(s).

3. Plug in and power on the PXI chassis.

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Installing a PXI Express Compatible DMM

To determine if your DMM is a PXI or PXI Express compatible DMM, refer to Figure 2. To install a PXI Express compatible DMM, refer to the Installing a PXI DMM section using a PXI Express compatible slot.

Note Refer to your PXI chassis documentation to determine which slots are PXI Express

compatible.

1 PXI DMM 2 PXI Express Compatible DMM

Uninstalling a PXI DMM

Hot Surface During operation, the metal surfaces of PXI DMMs may exceed safe handling

temperatures and cause burns. Allow the DMM to cool before removing it from the chassis or when moving it to a different peripheral slot. When removing the DMM, hold it by the ejector handle and front panel only.

When removing a PXI DMM from the chassis, ensure you are grounded with a grounding strap or are touching a grounded metal surface. To avoid ESD, do not touch the exposed connector pins or any exposed circuitry on the device. When not in use, store the PXI DMM in the original antistatic envelope to avoid damage.

Figure 2. PXI DMM and PXI Express Compatible DMM

Installing a PCI DMM

To install a PCI DMM, refer to Figure 3 and complete the following steps.

1 PCI DMM 2PCI Slot 3 Desktop Computer

Figure 3. PCI Installation

1. Power off and unplug the PC.

2. Remove the PC cover.

3. Insert the PCI DMM into an open PCI slot.

4. Secure the PCI DMM with the screw provided.

Caution It is important to completely screw the DMM into the PCI slot for both mechanical stability

and to create a solid ground connection, which will reduce electrical noise. Improperly secured DMMs may affect the accuracy of the specifications.

5. Replace the PC cover.

6. Plug in and power on the computer.

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Installing a PCI Express DMM

To determine PCI Express slots, refer to Figure 4. To install a PCI Express DMM, refer to the Installing

a PCI DMM section using any PCI Express slot.

1 PCI Express x1 Slot 2 PCI Express x4 Slot

Installing a USB DMM

To install a USB DMM, refer to Figure 5, and connect the USB cable to the PC and DMM.

Note The LED next to the USB connector of the device will be lit with a solid green light once the

PC loads the driver for the device.

3 PCI Express x8 Slot 4 PCI Express x16 Slot

Figure 4. PCI Express Slots

1 Laptop Computer 2USB DMM 3USB Cable 4LED

Figure 5. USB Installation

USB Cable Strain Relief

You can choose between two strain relief options for your USB DMM:

• Cable Strain Relief Groove Method—Press the USB cable into one of the two grooves on the underside of the USB device. Choose the USB cable groove that matches your USB cable size, as shown in Figure 6.

• Zip Tie Method—Thread a zip tie through the zip tie bar on the underside of the USB device and tighten around the USB cable, as shown in Figure 6.

1 Cable Strain Relief Groove Method 2 Zip Tie Method 3 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Large) 4 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Small)

Figure 6. USB Cable Strain Relief Options

5 USB Cable 6Zip Tie 7Zip Tie Bar

USB Ground Lug

(Optional) Connect the chassis ground to the ground lug. The ground lug protects your laptop or desktop from transient potential, which could affect the measurement inputs of the USB device. Refer to Figure 20 for the location of the USB ground lug.

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Using the USB DMM on a Desktop

Note The plastic guides on the underside of the USB DMM allow stacking on top of other National

Instruments USB devices, such as the NI USB-5133 high-speed digitizer. Do not apply the rubber feet if you are stacking the USB DMM on top of another National Instruments USB device.

For secure desktop use, adhere the supplied rubber, non-skid feet to the underside of the device, as shown in Figure 7.

1USB DMM 2 Plastic Guides 3 Rubber Feet

Figure 7. Applying Rubber Feet to the USB DMM

Panel Mounting the USB DMM

To mount the USB DMM on a board or panel, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 8.

1 Top Screw Hole 2 Bottom Screw Notch

Figure 8. Mounting the USB DMM on a Panel

Notes Do not apply the rubber feet to the USB DMM when panel mounting.

Apply strain relief, as described in the USB Cable Strain Relief section, before panel mounting.

1. Download and print the panel mounting template PDF attached in the KnowledgeBase document. Go to

ni.com/info and enter the info code rd3233 to locate the KnowledgeBase.

2. Using the template, mark the bottom point and top point on the panel. The points will be 162 mm (6.375 in.) apart.

3. Remove the USB cable from the connector on the USB DMM.

4. Screw a #8 or M4 screw into the bottom point on the panel.

5. Set the USB DMM on the screw by fitting it into the bottom screw notch on the underside of the device.

6. Screw a #8 or M4 screw through the USB DMM top screw hole into the panel.

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