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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Figure 2. PXI DMM and PXI Express Compatible DMM
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Installing a PCI DMM
To install a PCI DMM, refer to Figure 3 and complete the following steps.
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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.
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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
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1 Laptop Computer 2USB DMM 3USB Cable 4LED
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Figure 5. USB Installation
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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.
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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.
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Figure 7. Applying Rubber Feet to the USB DMM
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Panel Mounting the USB DMM
To mount the USB DMM on a board or panel, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 8.
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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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