National Instruments NI PXI-4060 User manual

October 2007
373120L
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 ni.com/manuals. For the latest version of NI-DMM
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 407xonly) ........................................................... 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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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 text in this font denotes placeholder text for a word or value you must supply.
italic
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 407xRefers 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 407xdepends 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
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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 setup.exe.
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
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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.
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.
1 PXI Chassis 2 Ejector Handle 3 Captive Screw 4 PXI DMM
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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.
Figure 2. PXI DMM and 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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Installing a PCI DMM
To install a PCI DMM, refer to Figure 3 and complete the following steps.
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.
Figure 4. PCI Express Slots
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.
Figure 5. USB Installation
1 PCI Express x1 Slot
2 PCI Express x4 Slot
3 PCI Express x8 Slot
4 PCI Express x16 Slot
1 Laptop Computer 2USBDMM 3USBCable 4LED
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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.
Figure 6. USB Cable Strain Relief Options
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.
1 Cable Strain Relief Groove Method
2 Zip Tie Method
3 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Large)
4 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Small)
5 USB Cable
6ZipTie
7ZipTieBar
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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.
Figure 7. Applying Rubber Feet to the USB DMM
1USBDMM 2 Plastic Guides 3 Rubber Feet
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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.
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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Installing a PCMCIA DMM
To install the PCMCIA DMM, insert the PCMCIA DMM into an available PCMCIA slot as shown in
Figure 9.
Figure 9. PCMCIA Installation
6. Windows Device Recognition
Windows recognizes any newly installed device the first time the computer reboots after hardware is
installed. On some Windows systems, the Found New Hardware wizard opens with a dialog box for
every NI device installed. Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected by default.
Click Next or Yes to install the software for each device.
Note (USB devices) When you first install your USB DMM, Windows will recognize a new device.
Click Next on any dialog boxes that appear to complete the installation.
After Windows recognizes newly installed NI USB devices, a dialog box prompts you to select from the
following options, which may vary depending on the devices and software installed on your system:
•Begin a Measurement with This Device Using NI LabVIEW SignalExpress opens LabVIEW
SignalExpress.
•Use This Device Interactively launches the NI-DMM Soft Front Panel (SFP).
•Begin an Application with This Device launches LabVIEW.
•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.
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7. Configuring and Testing in MAX
To configure and test the DMM in MAX, complete the following steps:
1. Launch MAX (Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation).
MAX automatically detects the DMM you installed.
2. 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.
Note Only NI-DAQmx devices are listed under Remote Systems»Devices and Interfaces.
(Windows Vista) Windows Vista does not support Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) for DMMs. Refer
to the Supported Hardware section of the NI-DMM Readme file at Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation to determine which operating system is compatible with
your DMM.
3. Verify that the DMM appears under Devices and Interfaces.
The DMMs appear in the NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) folders in Devices and
Interfaces,as follows.
Notes If the DMM is not listed, press <F5> to refresh. If the DMM is still not listed, repeat the steps
in the 5. Installing the Hardware section. If the DMM still does not appear, visit NI Technical
Support at ni.com/support. For more information about using MAX, refer to the available help
files within MAX.
The NI PXI-4070 is supported by both NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy). When present
with both versions of NI-DAQ, the NI PXI-4070 is listed with a different name under the NI-DAQmx
and Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) folders in Devices and Interfaces.
Device Folder Name(s)
NI 4065, NI PCI-4070, NI 4071, NI 4072 NI-DAQmx
NI PXI-4070 NI-DAQmx and Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) *
NI 4050, NI 4060 Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) *
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4. Record the device number or device name assigned to the DMM. You need this when programming
the DMM.
•(NI-DAQmx devices) The assigned device name is appended to the DMM in its configuration
tree label. For example, after installing the NI PXI-4070, the device configuration tree label
may appear as NI PXI-4070: "
Dev1 ", where Dev1 is the device name that MAX assigned
to the DMM. When developing your application, the resource name for the DMM is this
device name.
•(Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) devices) Select the DMM to see its properties in the configuration
view. The device number appears in the Values column. When developing your application,
the resource name for the DMM is DAQ::
n , where n is the device number MAX assigned to
the DMM.
Note To avoid modifying existing applications that use a Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) device
number, change the assigned NI-DAQmx device name. To change an NI-DAQmx device name,
right-click the DMM, select Rename, and enter the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) device number
used in your application. For more information about device naming conventions, refer to the
niDMM Initialize or niDMM_init topic in the NI Digital Multimeters Help located at Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»NI-DMM»Documentation»NI Digital Multimeters Help.
5. Perform a self-test on the DMM to verify installation.
•(NI-DAQmx devices) Right-click the DMM and select Self-Test. If you need help during the
self-test, open the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx by selecting
Help»Help Topics»NI-DAQmx»MAX Help for NI-DAQmx.
•(Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) devices) Right-click the DMM, select Properties, and click Test
Resources.
A dialog box appears and indicates whether the DMM passed the test.
Note If the DMM does not pass the test, repeat the steps in the 5. Installing the Hardware section.
If the DMM still does not pass the test, visit NI Technical Support at ni.com/support.
6. (NI-DAQmx NI 407xdevices only) Perform a self-calibration on the DMM. Right-click the DMM and
select Self-Cal. The DMM must warm up for at least 60 minutes before self-calibrating.
7. 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.
Note (NI 4050 and NI 4060 only) You can complete the following steps to run the functional test
panels and to use the DMM. Right-click the NI 4050 and NI 4060 and click Test Panels. Refer to the
8. Connecting Signals section to connect a signal to the DMM. Click Close to close the test panels
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8. 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. Failure to observe the specified maximum signal ratings can cause shock, a fire hazard, or
damage to the devices connected to the DMM. NI is not liable for any damage or injuries resulting
from incorrect signal connections.
DC and AC Voltage
Figure 10. NI 4050 Signal Connections for Voltage Measurements
Figure 11. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407x Signal Connections for Voltage Measurements
1 NI 4060 2 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x3 NI USB-4065
or
250 V
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DC and AC Current
Figure 12. NI 4050 Signal Connections for Current Measurements
Note 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.
Figure 13. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407xSignal Connections for Current Measurements
Tip To measure current beyond the specifications of the NI 4060, NI 4065 and NI 407x, NI offers a
10 A current shunt module, the NI CSM-10A. Refer to the NI CSM-10A/200mA Installation Guide
at ni.com/manuals for more information. Refer to ni.com/instruments for purchasing
information.
1 NI 4060 2 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x3 NI USB-4065
250 V
MAX.
LO
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250 V
MAX.- FUSED
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HI
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2-Wire Resistance
Figure 14. NI 4050 Signal Connections for 2-Wire Resistance Measurements
Figure 15. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407xSignal Connections for 2-Wire Resistance Measurements
1 NI 4060 2 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x3 NI USB-4065
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4-Wire Resistance (NI 4060, NI 4065 and NI 407xonly)
4-wire resistance measurements use both pairs of terminals. Use the configuration to measure low
resistances accurately by eliminating the effects of lead resistance.
Note The NI 4050 does not support 4-wire resistance measurements.
Figure 16. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407xSignal Connections for 4-Wire Resistance Measurements
Capacitance and Inductance (NI 4072 only)
Figure 17. NI 4072 Signal Connections for Capacitance and Inductance Measurements
1 NI 4060 2 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x3 NI USB-4065
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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.
Figure 18. NI 4050 Signal Connections for Diode Measurements
Figure 19. NI 4060, NI 4065, and NI 407xSignal Connections for Diode Measurements
1 NI 4060 2 NI PXI/PCI/PCIe-4065 and NI 407x3 NI USB-4065
250 V
MAX.
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