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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
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
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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 . -
Page 2: Conventions
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 ...................... -
Page 3: Verifying The System Requirements
Refers to the NI PXI-4072. NI 407x Refers to the NI 4070, NI 4071, and NI 4072. 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. -
Page 4: Unpacking
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: •... -
Page 5: Other Required Items
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... -
Page 6: Installing The Hardware
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. -
Page 7: Installing A Pxi Express Compatible Dmm
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. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide... -
Page 8: Installing A Pci Dmm
Installing a PCI DMM To install a PCI DMM, refer to Figure 3 and complete the following steps. PCI DMM PCI Slot Desktop Computer Figure 3. PCI Installation Power off and unplug the PC. Remove the PC cover. Insert the PCI DMM into an open PCI slot. Secure the PCI DMM with the screw provided. -
Page 9: Installing A Pci Express Dmm
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. Laptop Computer USB DMM USB Cable Figure 5. USB Installation © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide... - Page 10 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.
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 Panel Mounting the USB DMM To mount the USB DMM on a board or panel, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 8. Top Screw Hole 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.
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Page 13: Installing A Pcmcia Dmm
Configure and Test This Device opens MAX to your device so you can configure settings. • Take No Action leaves your device in the system but does not launch an application. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide... -
Page 14: Configuring And Testing In Max
7. Configuring and Testing in MAX To configure and test the DMM in MAX, complete the following steps: Launch MAX (Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation). MAX automatically detects the DMM you installed. Expand Devices and Interfaces. If you are using a DMM with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, expand Remote Systems. Find the target device IP address or name, expand it, and then expand Devices and Interfaces. - Page 15 Self-Cal. The DMM must warm up for at least 60 minutes before self-calibrating. Launch the DMM Soft Front Panel to run functional tests and to use the DMM. You can launch the DMM SFP from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»NI-DMM Soft Front Panel.
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Page 16: Connecting Signals
The following sections explain how to connect signals to the DMM front panel connectors for common measurements. For more information about these common measurements, refer to the NI Digital Multimeters Help at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation»NI Digital Multimeters Help. Caution Always refer to the specifications document included with the DMM before connecting signals. -
Page 17: Dc And Ac Current
To measure current, the NI 4050 requires the NI CSM-200mA or NI CSM-10A current shunt module (shown in Figure 12), which is available from NI. Refer to the NI CSM-10A/200mA Installation Guide at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation. NI 4060 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x NI USB-4065 Figure 13. -
Page 18: 2-Wire Resistance
2-Wire Resistance 250 V MAX. Figure 14. NI 4050 Signal Connections for 2-Wire Resistance Measurements NI 4060 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x NI USB-4065 Figure 15. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407x Signal Connections for 2-Wire Resistance Measurements NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide ni.com... -
Page 19: 4-Wire Resistance (Ni 4060, Ni 4065 And Ni 407X Only)
Figure 16. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407x Signal Connections for 4-Wire Resistance Measurements Capacitance and Inductance (NI 4072 only) Capacitance Connections Inductance Connections Figure 17. NI 4072 Signal Connections for Capacitance and Inductance Measurements © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide... -
Page 20: Voltage Drop Across A Diode
Voltage Drop Across a Diode The DMM can excite a device under test and read the resulting voltage drop, which is useful for testing diodes. 250 V MAX. – Figure 18. NI 4050 Signal Connections for Diode Measurements – – –... -
Page 21: Using Cables And Probes
The DMM SFP is a software representation of a traditional benchtop DMM. Use the DMM SFP to test the basic functionality of the DMM and to become familiar with its operation. You can launch the DMM SFP from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»DMM Soft Front Panel. NI-DMM/Switch Express VI The NI-DMM/Switch Express VI configures and acquires a signal using NI-DMM with National Instruments digital multimeters and PXI or SCXI switch modules. -
Page 22: Ni Labview Signalexpress Limited Edition
Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation for a complete example list. Refer to ni.com/zone for examples that use National Instruments DMMs with National Instruments switch modules. LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI users can use the NI Example Finder to search or browse examples. NI-DMM examples are classified by keyword, so you can search for a particular device or measurement function. -
Page 23: Appendix A: Front Panels
NI PXI-4060 Banana Plug Connectors NI PCI/PCIe-4065, NI PCI-4070 9-Pin Auxiliary Connectors 10 USB Port NI PXI-4065/4070/4071/4072 Figure 20. Front Panel Connectors on the PXI, PCI, PCI Express, and USB DMMs © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide... -
Page 24: Pcmcia
The banana plug connectors are high-voltage, safety signal connectors. The 9-pin connector labeled AUX I/O is a digital signal connector, which carries TTL-level triggering signals for use with external scanning equipment. Refer to the NI Digital Multimeters Help, located at Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation»NI Digital Multimeters Help, for information about scanning. Note The AUX I/O connector is not isolated. -
Page 25: Appendix B: Chassis Recommendations And System Considerations
National Instruments DMMs. PXI Chassis Recommendations The NI PXI-4060/4065 and NI PXI-407x are designed to operate in any PXI-compliant chassis. Temperature on these DMMs can vary with slot position in the chassis. Complete the following recommendations to minimize this temperature variation and ensure normal operating conditions for these DMMs: •... -
Page 26: Usb System Considerations
Additional Recommendations for the NI PCI-4070 The cooling capability of most industrial and personal computers is less than the cooling capability of a PXI chassis. The NI PCI-4060 and the NI PCI/PCIe-4065 dissipate low enough power that additional cooling is not needed in most computers. The NI PCI-4070 dissipates higher power, and NI strongly recommends NI PCI-4070 users implement the following precautions to maximize the cooling capability of the computer: •... - Page 27 To replace the fuse, complete the following steps. (NI PXI-4060) Remove all front panel connections from the NI PXI-4060. Power down the chassis, and remove the device. View the device at the angle shown in Figure 22, and locate the fuse holder.
- Page 28 (NI PCI-4060) Remove all front panel connections from the NI PCI-4060. Power off the computer, and remove the device. Remove the four screws that secure the top and bottom insulators onto the device, as shown in Figure 23. Screws Securing Insulators Insulators Figure 23.
- Page 29 Press the new fuse into the silver holding fixture until you hear a snap. Caution Do not operate the NI PCI-4060 without both insulators replaced and secured. Reattach the top and bottom insulators in the opposite order you removed them. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide...
- Page 30 NI 4065 Remove all front panel connections from the NI 4065. • (NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065) Power down the chassis, and remove the device. • (NI USB-4065) Disconnect the USB cable from the NI USB-4065. Locate the fuse holder on the NI 4065. •...
- Page 31 Fuse Holder Figure 26. Locating the Fuse on the NI PCI/PCIe-4065 Fuse Holder Figure 27. Locating the Fuse on the NI USB-4065 © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide...
- Page 32 Insert a screwdriver into the slot on the fuse holder. Turn counterclockwise. Pull out the holder, and remove the 5 × 20 mm glass fuse. Verify the fuse is blown by measuring discontinuity across the fuse using another meter. Insert a new fuse into the holder and slide the holder back into place. Turn the fuse holder clockwise until it snaps shut.
- Page 33 Fuse Fuse Slot Figure 30. Replacing the Blown Fuse in the NI PXI-407x 10. Gently press the fuse with the screwdriver until both fuse clamps snap the fuse into place. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide...
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Page 34: Ni Csm-10A/200Ma
(NI PCI-4070) Remove all front panel connections from the NI PCI-4070. Power down the chassis, and remove the device. Hold the NI PCI-4070 at the angle shown in Figure 31, and locate the fuse holder. Fuse Holder Figure 31. Locating the Fuse on the NI PCI-4070 Insert a screwdriver into the slot on the fuse holder. -
Page 35: Appendix D: Where To Go For Support
National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248. - Page 36 National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni.com/legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents .
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