National Instruments PXIe-4163 User manual

PXIe-4163
2022-06-30

Contents
PXIe-4163 Purpose and Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Verifying the System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Other Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Soware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the PXIe-4163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PXIe-4163 Pinout and LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Configuring the PXIe-4163 in MAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming the PXIe-4163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 Doesn't Appear in MAX?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Why Is the ACCESS LED O When the Chassis Is On?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 Fails the Self-Test?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Where To Go Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Worldwide Support and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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PXIe-4163 Purpose and Introduction
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-4163. The
PXIe-4163 ships with NI-DCPower driver soware, which you can use to program the
module.
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
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 soware 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
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.
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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-4163 kit that you need to
operate the PXIe-4163. Your application may require additional items not included
in your kit to install or operate your PXIe-4163.
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
Optional Items
■PXI Slot Blocker Kit (NI part number 199198-01)
■SHDB62M-DB62M-LL Low Leakage Cable for SMU, 62 D-Sub Male to 62 D-Sub
Male
■ 1 m (NI part number 142947B-01)
■2 m (NI part number 142947B-02)
■SHDB62M-BW-LL Low Leakage Cable for SMU, 62 D-Sub Male to Bare Wire
Male
■ 1 m (NI part number 142948A-01)
■2 m (NI part number 142948A-02)
■62-Pin Connector Kit for PXIe-416x SMUs (NI part number 785582-01)
Visit ni.com for more information about these additional items.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe-4163 in meets the following
specifications:
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Temperature and Humidity
Temperature
Operating
Chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W[1] 0 °C to 55 °C
All other compatible chassis 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage -40 °C to 71 °C
Humidity
Operating 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Storage 5% to 95%, noncondensing
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
■http://www.ni.com/manuals
1 Not all chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W can achieve this ambient
temperature range. Refer to PXI chassis specifications to determine the ambient
temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.
Installing the Soware
You must be an Administrator to install NI soware on your computer.
1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™.
2. Visit ni.com/downloads/drivers and search for NI-DCPower.
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3. Download the latest version of NI-DCPower by clicking Download and then
running the executable (.exe) file.
Driver support for the PXIe-4163 was first available in NI-DCPower 17.6.
4. 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.
5. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts
you to restart, shut down, or restart later.
Installing the PXIe-4163
Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-4163 caused by ESD or
contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.
1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the
PXIe-4163.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage
while you install the PXIe-4163.
2. Power o 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.
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.
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Figure 1. 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
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.
10. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
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 tasks
■Why Is the ACCESS LED O When the Chassis Is On?
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PXIe-4163 Pinout and LEDs
Front Panel
Refer to the following figures and tables for information about the PXIe-4163 front
panel connector pins, channels, and LEDs.
A
B
PXIe-4163
OUTPUT
24-CH Precision SMU
ACCESS VOLTAGE
ALL CHANNEL SIGNALS
± 24V MAX
60V MAX to
Item
A LED Access Status indicator
B LED Voltage Status Indicator
Table 1. LED Access Status Indicator
Status Indicator Device State
(O) Not Powered
Green Powered
Amber Device is being accessed
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Table 2. LED Voltage Status Indicator
Status
Indicator
Output Channel State
(O) 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 soware for possible sources. The device will not
operate until the error is cleared and/or the device is reset.
Pinout
The following figure and table provide detailed signal information for the PXIe-4163
connector.
CH2 Output HI
CH2 Sense HI
CH21 Sense HI
Calibration HI
CH20 Sense HI
CH21 Output HI
CH20 Output HI
CH15 Output HI
CH15 Sense HI
CH14 Output HI
CH14 Sense HI
CH0-23 Output LO
CH9 Output HI
CH9 Sense HI
CH8 Output HI
CH8 Sense HI
CH3 Sense HI
CH3 Output HI
CH0 Output HI
CH0 Sense HI
CH5 Output HI
CH5 Sense HI
CH6 Output HI
CH6 Sense HI
CH11 Output HI
CH11 Sense HI
CH12 Output HI
CH12 Sense HI
CH17 Output HI
CH17 Sense HI
CH18 Output HI
CH18 Sense HI
CH23 Output HI
CH23 Sense HI
CH1 Output HI
CH1 Sense HI
CH0-5 Sense LO
CH4 Output HI
CH4 Sense HI
CH7 Output HI
CH7 Sense HI
CH6-11 Sense LO
CH10 Output HI
CH10 Sense HI
CH13 Output HI
CH13 Sense HI
CH12-17 Sense LO
CH16 Output HI
CH16 Sense HI
CH19 Output HI
CH19 Sense HI
CH18-23 Sense LO
CH22 Output HI
CH22 Sense HI
62
61
60
59
56
55
54
57
50
49
48
51
45
44
43
46
20
21
19
18
17
14
13
12
15
8
7
6
9
10
3
2
1
4
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
Table 3. PXIe-4163 Signal Descriptions
Bundle Channel Pin Signal Description
A 0 61 Sense HI
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Bundle Channel Pin Signal Description
62 Output HI
1 41 Sense HI
42 Output HI
2 19 Sense HI
20 Output HI
3 17 Sense HI
18 Output HI
4 38 Sense HI
39 Output HI
5 59 Sense HI
60 Output HI
0 to 5 40 Sense LO
B 6 56 Sense HI
57 Output HI
7 36 Sense HI
37 Output HI
8 14 Sense HI
15 Output HI
9 12 Sense HI
13 Output HI
10 33 Sense HI
34 Output HI
11 54 Sense HI
55 Output HI
6 to 11 35 Sense LO
C 12 50 Sense HI
51 Output HI
13 30 Sense HI
31 Output HI
14 8 Sense HI
9 Output HI
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Bundle Channel Pin Signal Description
15 6 Sense HI
7 Output HI
16 27 Sense HI
28 Output HI
17 48 Sense HI
49 Output HI
12 to 17 29 Sense LO
D 18 45 Sense HI
46 Output HI
19 25 Sense HI
26 Output HI
20 3 Sense HI
4 Output HI
21 1 Sense HI
2 Output HI
22 22 Sense HI
23 Output HI
23 43 Sense HI
44 Output HI
18 to 23 24 Sense LO
A, B, C, D 0 to 23 10 Output LO
— — 21 Calibration HI
5 Void
11
16
32
47
52
53
58
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Cable Bundles
The PXIe-4163 has 24 channels organized into four cable bundles (A, B, C, D) for use
with associated cable accessories. The following figure and table provide detailed
bundle information.
Channel 11 Grouping
Channel 10 Grouping
62
61
60
59
56
55
54
57
50
49
48
51
45
44
43
46
20
21
19
18
17
14
13
12
15
8
7
6
9
10
3
2
1
4
42
62
41
40
38
37
36
35
34
33
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
56
13
12
15
14
55
54
57
37
36
35
Sense HI
Sense HI
Sense HI
Output HI
Output HI
Sense HI
Sense LO
Channel 9 Grouping
Channel 8 Grouping
Output HI
37
36
35
36
35
34
33
Output HI
Sense HI
Channel 6 Grouping
Sense HI
Channel 7 Grouping
Output HI
Output HI
A
B
C
D
Bundle Channels
A 0 to 5
B 6 to 11
C 12 to 17
D 18 to 23
Configuring the PXIe-4163 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 o 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-4163.
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 tasks
■What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 Doesn't Appear in MAX?
■What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 Fails the Self-Test?
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4163
Self-calibration adjusts the PXIe-4163 for variations in the module environment.
Perform a complete self-calibration aer the first time you install the PXIe-4163.
1. Install the PXIe-4163 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-4163 by clicking the Self-Calibrate button in MAX or
calling niDCPower Cal Self Calibrate or niDCPower_CalSelfCalibrate.
The PXIe-4163 modules are externally calibrated at the factory but you should
perform a self-calibration in all of the following situations:
■Aer first installing the PXIe-4163 in a chassis
■Aer any module that is in the same chassis as the PXIe-4163 is installed,
uninstalled, or moved
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■When the PXIe-4163 is in an environment where the ambient temperature
varies or the PXIe-4163 temperature has dried more than ±5 °C from the
temperature at the last self-calibration
■Within 24 hours of the previous self-calibration
Related tasks
■What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 Fails the Self-Test?
Programming the PXIe-4163
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.
Soware Location Description
InstrumentStudio
Note InstrumentStudio is supported
only on 64-bit systems. If you are using
a 32-bit system, use your driver's
specific so front panel instead of
InstrumentStudio.
InstrumentStudio is automatically installed when
you install the NI-DCPower driver. 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 so front panel populated with
NI-DCPower devices.
■From the Windows start menu, select
National Instruments » InstrumentStudio
2018. This launches InstrumentStudio and
runs a so front panel populated with
devices detected on your system.
■From Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX), select a device and then
click Test Panels.... This launches
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
soware-based so front
panel application that
allows you to perform
interactive measurements
on several dierent
device types in a single
program.
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Soware Location Description
InstrumentStudio and runs a so front panel
for the device you selected.
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 Microso 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 aer you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI
technical support or visit ni.com/support.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 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 o the system, ensure that all hardware
is correctly installed, and restart the system.
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4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
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-4163 appears in the Device Manager.
1. Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-4163 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.
2. If error conditions appear, reinstall NI-DCPower and the PXIe-4163.
Why Is the ACCESS LED O When the Chassis Is On?
Before proceeding, verify that the PXIe-4163 appears in MAX.
If the ACCESS LED fails to light aer 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-4163 is powered on.
Applying external signals while the module is powered o may cause
damage.
1. Disconnect any signals from the module front panels.
2. Power o 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 dierent 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.
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6. Verify that the module appears in MAX.
7. Reset the module in MAX and perform a self-test.
Related information
■PXIe-4163 Pinout and LEDs
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4163 Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX.
■Failed self-test
1. Perform self-calibration, then perform the self-test again. The
PXIe-4163 must be calibrated to pass the self-test.
■Failed self-calibration
1. Perform self-calibration again.
3. Power o the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a dierent slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
Where To Go Next
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