National Instruments PXIe-4147 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-4147
PXIe, 4-channel ±8 V, 3 A PXI Source Measure Unit
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-4147. The PXIe-4147
ships with NI-DCPower driver software, which you can use to program the module.
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................1
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 1
Other Equipment....................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the PXIe-4147........................................................................................................... 4
PXIe-4147 Pinout and LEDs.....................................................................................................6
Configuring the PXIe-4147 in MAX........................................................................................ 8
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4147................................................................................................ 9
Programming the PXIe-4147.................................................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 12
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Doesn't Appear in MAX?......................................12
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?...............................................13
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Fails the Self-Test?................................................13
Where To Go Next.................................................................................................................. 14
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-DCPower instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at
ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended
system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
Unpacking the Kit
Refer to the following figure to identify the contents of the PXIe-4147 kit.

Figure 1. PXIe-4147 Kit Contents
PXIe-4147
OUTPUT
4-CH Precision SMU
ACCESS VOLTAGE
2
1
ALLCHANNEL SIGNALS
±8V MAX
60V MAX to
HI
GUARD
LO
GUARD
HIS
LOS
1. PXIe-4147
2. PXIe-4147 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the module,
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 module from the package and inspect it for loose components or other signs
of damage.
Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use.
Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your PXIe-4147 kit that you need to operate
the PXIe-4147. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to
install or operate your PXIe-4147.
Required Items
• A PXI Chassis and chassis documentation
• A PXI Controller or PC with a Device for PXI Remote Control system that meets the
system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation
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Optional Items
• PXI Slot Blocker Kit (NI part number 199198-01)
Notice The PXIe-4147 provides higher maximum current and more precise
current measurement capabilities than earlier PXIe-414x modules.
Consequently, PXIe-4147 performance can be compromised by the accessories
associated with those modules. The following accessories are not recommended
for use with the PXIe-4147.
– DB25F-DB25F, 25-pin D-SUB Low Leakage Cable for SMU
• 1 m (NI part number 782015-01)
• 2 m (NI part number 782015-02)
– Screw Terminal Connector Kit for PXIe-414x SMUs (NI part number
781974-01)
Visit ni.com for more information about these additional items.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe-4147 in meets the following
specifications:
Temperature and Humidity
Temperature
Operating 0 °C to 55 °C1
Storage -40 °C to 71 °C
Humidity
Operating 10% to 90%, noncondensing2
Storage 5% to 95%, noncondensing
1Not all chassis can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to PXI chassis specifications to
determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.
2When transitioning a device from a storage or operation environment with relative humidity above
70%, device should be allowed to stabilize in the lower humidity environment for several hours
before use. Refer to the PXIe-4147 Programming and Measurement Accuracy/Resolution
specifications for additional performance derating when operating above 70% relative humidity.
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Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Notice This model is intended for use in indoor applications only.
Related Information
Refer to the PXIe-4147 Specifications at ni.com for complete specifications.
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1. Install an application development environment (ADE), such as LabVIEW or
LabWindowsTM/CVITM.
2. To install the latest NI-DCPower instrument driver, open NI Package Manager.
Note Ensure that you have installed the latest version of NI Package Manager.
To access the download page for NI Package Manager, go to ni.com/info and
enter info code NIPMDownload.
3. In NI Package Manager, search for NI-DCPower.
The NI-DCPower driver appears in the results.
4. Select NI-DCPower and click INSTALL.
Driver support for the PXIe-4147 was first available in NI-DCPower 20.0.
5. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
Installing the PXIe-4147
Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-4147 caused by ESD or contamination,
handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.
The PXIe-4147 is a single-slot module with one backplane connector. The module may be
installed into any PXI Express-compatible slot.
1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the PXIe-4147.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the PXIe-4147.
2. Power off the chassis.
3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to
installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4. Position the chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed.
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For more information about optimal chassis positioning, refer to the chassis
documentation.
5. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel.
6. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types.
Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols
NI PXIe-1062Q
12 3 45
1. PXI Express System Controller Slot
2. PXI Peripheral Slot
3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4. PXI Express System Timing Slot
5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot
PXIe-4147 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid
peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.
7. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
8. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.
9. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide
the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
Figure 3. Module Installation
2
3
NI PXIe-1075
1
1. Chassis
2. Hardware Module
3. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position
10. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
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11. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical
stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can
improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.
12. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize
cooling air flow, depending on your application.
13. Power on the chassis.
Related Information
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On? on page 13
PXIe-4147 Pinout and LEDs
A
B
PXIe-4147
4-CH Precision SMU
ALL CHANNEL SIGNALS
±8 V , 3 A MAX
60V MAX to
OUTPUT
0
1
2
3
GUARD
LO S
LO
GUARD
HI S
HI
ACCESS VOLTAGE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
25
24
21
22
20
23
19
17
11
10
12
13
14
15
16
18
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Table 1. Signal Descriptions
Item Description
Access Status Indicator LED
Voltage Status Indicator LED
Pin 1 CH 0 Guard
Pin 2 CH 0 Sense HI
Pin 3 CH 0 Sense LO
Pin 4 CH 1 Guard
Pin 5 CH 1 Sense HI
Pin 6 CH 1 Sense LO
Pin 7 CH 2 Guard
Pin 8 CH 2 Sense HI
Pin 9 CH 2 Sense LO
Pin 10 CH 3 Guard
Pin 11 CH 3 Sense HI
Pin 12 CH 3 Sense LO
Pin 13 N/C
Pin 14 CH 0 Output HI
Pin 15 CH 0 Guard
Pin 16 CH 0 Output LO
Pin 17 CH 1 Output HI
Pin 18 CH 1 Guard
Pin 19 CH 1 Output LO
Pin 20 CH 2 Output HI
Pin 21 CH 2 Guard
Pin 22 CH 2 Output LO
Pin 23 CH 3 Output HI
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Table 1. Signal Descriptions (Continued)
Item Description
Pin 24 CH 3 Guard
Pin 25 CH 3 Output LO
Table 2. LED Access Status Indicator
Status Indicator Device State
(Off) Not Powered
Green Powered
Amber Device is being accessed
Table 3. LED Voltage Status Indicator
Status Indicator Output Channel State
(Off) All device outputs are disconnected from their voltage generation sources
through output disconnect relays.
Green At least one device output is connected to a voltage generation source.
Red The device has a fault or is in error due to the voltage generated or
measured by the device. Refer to the driver software for possible sources.
The device will not operate until the error is cleared and/or the device is
reset.
Configuring the PXIe-4147 in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are
configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-DCPower.
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI
hardware.
Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. Expand your Chassis tree item.
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MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.
Note If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the module is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the PXIe-4147.
5. Self-test the hardware by selecting the item in the configuration tree and clicking Self-
Test in the MAX toolbar.
The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.
Related Information
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Fails the Self-Test? on page 13
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Doesn't Appear in MAX? on page 12
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4147
Self-calibration adjusts the PXIe-4147 for variations in the module environment. Perform a
complete self-calibration after the first time you install the PXIe-4147.
1. Install the PXIe-4147 and let it warm up for 30 minutes.
Note Warm up begins when the PXI Express chassis has been powered on and
the operating system has completely loaded.
2. Self-calibrate the PXIe-4147 by clicking the Self-Calibrate button in MAX or calling
niDCPower Cal Self Calibrate or niDCPower_CalSelfCalibrate.
The PXIe-4147 modules are externally calibrated at the factory but you should perform a self-
calibration in all of the following situations:
• After first installing the PXIe-4147 in a chassis
• After any module that is in the same chassis as the PXIe-4147 is installed, uninstalled, or
moved
• When the PXIe-4147 is in an environment where the ambient temperature varies or the
PXIe-4147 temperature has drifted more than ±5 °C from the temperature at the last self-
calibration
• Within 24 hours of the previous self-calibration
Related Information
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Fails the Self-Test? on page 13
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Programming the PXIe-4147
You can generate signals interactively using InstrumentStudio or you can use the NI-DCPower
instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your choice.
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Software Location Description
InstrumentStudio InstrumentStudio is automatically installed
when you install the NI-DCPower driver on
a 64-bit system. You can access
InstrumentStudio in any of the following
ways:
• From the Windows start menu, select
National Instruments»[Driver] Soft
Front Panel. This launches
InstrumentStudio and runs a soft front
panel populated with NI-DCPower
devices.
• From the Windows start menu, select
National Instruments»
InstrumentStudio [year]. This
launches InstrumentStudio and runs a
soft front panel populated with devices
detected on your system.
• From Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX), select a device and
then click Test Panels.... This launches
InstrumentStudio and runs a soft front
panel for the device you selected.
When you install
NI-DCPower on a 64-bit
system, you can monitor,
control, and record
measurements from
supported devices using
InstrumentStudio.
InstrumentStudio is a
software-based soft front
panel application that
allows you to perform
interactive measurements
on several different
device types in a single
program.
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Software Location Description
NI-DCPower
Instrument Driver
LabVIEW—Available on the LabVIEW
Functions palette at Measurement I/O »
NI-DCPower . Examples are available from
the Start menu in the National Instruments
folder.
The NI-DCPower API
configures and operates
the module hardware and
performs basic
acquisition and
measurement functions.
LabVIEW NXG—Available from the
diagram at Hardware Interfaces »
Electronic Test »NI-DCPower . Examples
are available from the Learning tab in the
Examples »Hardware Input and Output
folder.
LabWindows/CVI—Available at Program
Files »IVI Foundation »IVI »Drivers »
NI-DCPower . LabWindows/CVI examples
are available from the Start menu in the
National Instruments folder.
C/C++—Available at Program Files »IVI
Foundation »IVI . Refer to the Creating an
Application with NI-DCPower in Microsoft
Visual C and C++ topic of the NI DC Power
Supplies and SMUs Help to manually add all
required include and library files to your
project. NI-DCPower does not ship with
installed C/C++ examples.
Troubleshooting
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit ni.com/support.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Doesn't Appear in
MAX?
1. In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to refresh
the list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
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Operating System Description
Windows 10/8.1 Right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager.
Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager.
5. Verify the PXIe-4147 appears in the Device Manager.
a) Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-4147 entry appears.
Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system,
under System Devices, also confirm that no error conditions appear for the
PCI-to-PCI Bridge.
b) If error conditions appear, reinstall NI-DCPower and the PXIe-4147.
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is
On?
Before proceeding, verify that the PXIe-4147 appears in MAX.
If the ACCESS LED fails to light after you power on the chassis, a problem may exist with the
chassis power rails, a hardware module, or the LED.
Notice Apply external signals only while the PXIe-4147 is powered on. Applying
external signals while the module is powered off may cause damage.
1. Disconnect any signals from the module front panels.
2. Power off the chassis.
3. Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not reinstall a
damaged module.
4. Install the module in a different chassis slot from which you removed it.
5. Power on the chassis.
Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system,
power on the chassis before powering on the computer.
6. Verify that the module appears in MAX.
7. Reset the module in MAX and perform a self-test.
Related Information
PXIe-4147 Pinout and LEDs on page 6
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4147 Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
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2. Launch MAX.
• Failed self-test
1. Perform self-calibration, then perform the self-test again. The PXIe-4147 must
be calibrated to pass the self-test.
• Failed self-calibration
1. Perform self-calibration again.
3. Power off the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
Where To Go Next
custom applications with
an application programming
interface (API).
InstrumentStudio
NI-DCPower Instrument Driver
about hardware features
or review device
specifications.
more about your products through ni.com.
the application
development environment (ADE)
for your application.
Getting Started
with LabVIEW
Getting Started with
LabWindows/CVI
NI DC Power Supplies
and SMUs Help*
NI DC Power Supplies
and SMUs Help*
NI-DCPower Examples*
*This item is also installed with the driver software.
Located online at ni.com/manuals Located using the NI Example Finder
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DISCOVER
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ni.com/support
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NI Community
ni.com/community
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Solutions
ni.com/powersupplies
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