NI PXIe-4137 Manual

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
PXIe-4137
PXIe, ±200 V, ±1 A (DC)/±3 A (Pulsed), 100 fA Precision System PXI
Source Measure Unit
This document contains the verification and adjustment procedures for the PXIe-4137. Refer
to ni.com/calibration for more information about calibration solutions.
Note In this document, the PXIe-4137 (40W) and PXIe-4137 (20W) are referred to
inclusively as the PXIe-4137. The information in this document applies to all
versions of the PXIe-4137 unless otherwise specified. To determine which version of
the module you have, locate the device name in one of the following places:
•In MAX—The PXIe-4137 (40W) shows NI PXIe-4137 (40W), and the
PXIe-4137 (20W) shows as NI PXIe-4137.
•Device front panel—The PXIe-4137 (40W) shows PXIe-4137 40W System
SMU, and the PXIe-4137 (20W) shows NI PXIe-4137 Precision System SMU
on the front panel.
Please review and become familiar with the entire procedure before beginning the calibration
process.
Contents
Required Software.....................................................................................................................2
Related Documentation.............................................................................................................2
Password................................................................................................................................... 3
Calibration Interval................................................................................................................... 3
Test Equipment..........................................................................................................................3
Test Conditions..........................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines for System Operation...................................................................................6
As-Found and As-Left Limits................................................................................................... 7
Calibration Overview................................................................................................................7
Verification................................................................................................................................8
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4137........................................................................................ 9
Testing the Safety Interlock.............................................................................................. 9
Connecting and Configuring Equipment for Voltage Verification....................................9
Verifying Voltage Measurement and Output...................................................................10
Verifying Remote Sense Voltage Offset..........................................................................12
Verifying Voltage Remote Sense.....................................................................................12
Verifying Current Offset................................................................................................. 14
Verifying Load Regulation..............................................................................................15
Verifying 1 μA and 10 μA Current Measurement and Output........................................17

Verifying 100 μA to 100 mA Current Measurement and Output....................................19
Verifying 1 A and 3 A Current Measurement and Output.............................................. 21
Adjustment.............................................................................................................................. 23
Adjusted Specifications...................................................................................................23
Initiating the Adjustment Session................................................................................... 23
Voltage and Current Output............................................................................................ 24
Residual Offset Voltage...................................................................................................27
Closing the Adjustment Session..................................................................................... 28
Alternative to Performing Adjustment Procedures.........................................................28
Reverification..........................................................................................................................28
Setting the Calibration Due Date............................................................................................ 28
Revision History..................................................................................................................... 29
NI Services..............................................................................................................................29
Required Software
Calibrating the PXIe-4137 requires you to install the following software on the calibration
system:
• Supported driver software
– For PXIe-4137 (40W), install NI-DCPower 20.5 or later
– For PXIe-4137 (20W), install NI-DCPower 15.1 or later
• Supported application development environment (ADE)—LabVIEW or
LabWindows™/CVI™.
• Supported operating system—Windows.
When you install NI-DCPower, you need to install support only for the application software
that you intend to use. Access calibration support in the locations shown in the following table:
ADE Calibration Support Location
LabVIEW NI-DCPower Calibration palette
LabWindows/CVI NI-DCPower function panel (niDCPower.fp)
You can download all required software from ni.com/downloads.
Related Documentation
For additional information, refer to the following documents as you perform the calibration
procedure:
•NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide
•NI DC Power Supplies and SMUs Help
•NI PXIe-4137 Specifications
•NI-DCPower Readme
•LabVIEW Help
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Visit ni.com/manuals for the latest versions of these documents.
Password
The default password for password-protected operations is NI.
Calibration Interval
Recommended calibration interval 1 year
Test Equipment
The following table lists the equipment NI recommends for the performance verification and
adjustment procedures. If the recommended equipment is not available, select a substitute that
meets the minimum required specifications listed in the table.
Table 1. Required Equipment for Calibration
Required
Equipment
Recommended Model(s) Parameter Measured Minimum
Specifications
Digital
multimeter
(DMM)
Keysight 3458A All parameters except
remote sense accuracy
Voltage: <±9 ppm
accuracy and
<100 nV resolution.
Current: <±25 ppm
accuracy and
<10 pA resolution.
1 MΩ current
shunt
IET Labs SRL-1M/1Triax 1 μA and 10 μA
current accuracy
<8 ppm accuracy,
<0.2 ppm / °C
tempco.
1 Ω current
shunt
Ohm Labs CS-1 1 A and 3 A current
accuracy
<50 ppm accuracy,
<5 ppm / °C
tempco.
3 kΩ resistor Vishay
PTF563K0000BYEB
Remote sense
accuracy
0.1% 250 mW
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Table 1. Required Equipment for Calibration (Continued)
Required
Equipment
Recommended Model(s) Parameter Measured Minimum
Specifications
SA-413B
Banana Jack
Adapter
NI 786818-01 Voltage Accuracy,
1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy,
100 µA to 100 mA
Current Output and
Measurement,3 A and
1 A Current Accuracy,
Voltage Adjustment,
Current Output and
Measurement
Adjustment
—
Low thermal
test leads
Fluke 5440A-7003 24 inch Voltage Verification
and Adjustment,
Remote Sense Voltage
Offset, 1 μA and
10 μA current
accuracy
Low Thermal
Copper EMF Plug-
In Cables, Spade
Connectors
Twisted-pair,
shielded cabling
wire
— Load Regulation 18 AWG to
20 AWG
Triax adapter
SA-413T
NI 784000-01 1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy
Triax adapter used
for connecting a
triax cable from the
PXIe-4137 to the
1 MΩ current shunt
BNC 3 Lug
Triax to BNC 3
Lug Triax
Pomona 5223-36 1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy
—
Shielded, 2
Conductor
22 AWG, Silver
Plated Copper
Cables
Belden 83319E 1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy,
100 µA to 100 mA
Current Output and
Measurement, 3 A and
1 A current accuracy
—
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Table 1. Required Equipment for Calibration (Continued)
Required
Equipment
Recommended Model(s) Parameter Measured Minimum
Specifications
Solderless
Banana Plug
(Qty 2)
Pomona 122505A 1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy,
100 µA to 100 mA
Current Output and
Measurement, 3 A and
1 A current accuracy
—
Triaxial (F) to
BNC (M)
Adapter
Pomona 5299 1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy
—
BNC (F) to
Single Banana
Plug Adapter
Pomona 1894 1 μA and 10 μA
Current accuracy
—
Test Conditions
Follow the setup and environmental information below to ensure the PXIe-4137 meets the
published specifications.
• Ensure that the safety interlock terminal is open during verification procedures unless
specifically required. Ensure proper operator safety procedures when using the
PXIe-4137 with the interlock closed.
• Keep cabling as short as possible. Long cables act as antennas, picking up extra noise that
can affect measurements.
• Verify that all connections to the PXIe-4137, including front panel connections and
screws, are secure.
• Ensure that the PXI chassis fan filters, if present, are clean, and that the empty slots
contain filler panels.
• For chassis with slot cooling capacity = 38 W, ensure that the PXI chassis fan speed is set
to HIGH. For more information about cooling, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling
Note to Users document available at ni.com/manuals.
• Allow a warm-up time of at least 30 minutes after the chassis is powered on and
NI-DCPower is loaded and recognizes the PXIe-4137. The warm-up time ensures that the
PXIe-4137 and test instrumentation are at a stable operating temperature.
• Use shielded copper wire for all cable connections to the module. Use twisted-pair wire
to eliminate noise and thermal offsets.
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• To ensure the system has had adequate time to settle, wait one second after requesting a
new current or voltage or after changing a load before taking a measurement.
• When making measurements, configure the following aperture time-related settings:
– Set the niDCPower Aperture Time property or
NIDCPOWER_ATTR_APERTURE_TIME attribute to 2 power-line cycles (PLCs) on
the module.
– Set the niDCPower Aperture Time Units property or
NIDCPOWER_ATTR_APERTURE_TIME_UNITS to power line cycles.
– Set the niDCPower Configure Power Line Frequency property or the
NIDCPOWER_ATTR_POWER_LINE_FREQUENCY attribute to either 50 or 60
depending on the frequency of the AC power line in your location.
• Ensure that properties or attributes for the module that are not specified in calibration
procedures are set to their default values.
• When making measurements, configure any specified digital multimeters (DMMs) with
the best available ranges and measurement settings for each specified test point.
• Keep relative humidity between 10% and 70%, noncondensing.
• For verification procedures, maintain an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C. Maintain
an internal device temperature range of Tcal ±1 °C.1
• For adjustment procedures, maintain an ambient temperature of 23 °C ±1 °C. The
PXIe-4137 internal temperature is greater than the ambient temperature.
Safety Guidelines for System Operation
Caution Hazardous voltages of up to the maximum voltage of the PXIe-4137 may
appear at the output terminals if the safety interlock terminal is closed. Open the
safety interlock terminal when the output connections are accessible. With the safety
interlock terminal open, the output voltage level/limit is limited to ±40 V DC, and
protection will be triggered if the voltage measured between the device HI and LO
terminals exceeds ±(42 V peak ±0.4 V).
Attention Des tensions dangereuses allant jusqu'à la tension maximale du
PXIe-4137 peuvent apparaître aux terminaux de sortie si le terminal de verrouillage
de sécurité est fermé. Ouvrez le terminal de verrouillage de sécurité lorsque les
connexions de sortie sont accessibles. Lorsque le terminal de verrouillage de sécurité
est ouvert, le niveau ou la limite de tension de sortie est limité à ± 40 V CC, et la
1Tcal is the internal device temperature recorded by the PXIe-4137 at the completion of the last self-
calibration. Call the niDCPower Get Self Cal Last Temp VI to query Tcal from the PXIe-4137.
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protection se déclenchera si la tension mesurée entre les terminaux HI et LO de
l'appareil dépasse ± (42 Vpic ± 0,4 V).
Caution Do not apply voltage to the safety interlock connector inputs. The
interlock connector is designed to accept passive, normally open contact closure
connections only.
Attention N'appliquez pas de tension aux entrées du connecteur de verrouillage de
sécurité. Le connecteur de verrouillage est conçu pour accepter uniquement des
connexions à fermeture de contact passives, normalement ouvertes.
To ensure a system containing the PXIe-4137 is safe for operators, components, or conductors,
take the following safety precautions:
• Ensure proper warnings and signage exist for workers in the area of operation.
• Provide training to all system operators so that they understand the potential hazards and
how to protect themselves.
• Inspect connectors, cables, switches, and any test probes for any wear or cracking before
each use.
• Before touching any of the connections to the high terminal or high sense on the
PXIe-4137, discharge all components connected to the measurement path. Verify with a
DMM before interaction with connections.
As-Found and As-Left Limits
The as-found limits are the published specifications for the device. NI uses these limits to
determine whether the device meets the device specifications when it is received for
calibration.
The as-left limits are equal to the published NI specifications for the device, less guard bands
for measurement uncertainty, temperature drift, and drift over time. NI uses these limits to
determine whether the device will meet the device specifications over its calibration interval.
Calibration Overview
Calibration includes the steps shown in the following figure:
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Figure 1. Calibration Overview
Document
Post-Adjustment
Results
Document
Pre-Adjustment
Results
Calibration/
Verification
Complete
Yes No
Meets
Calibration Test
Limits?
Review Verification/
Adjustment Procedure
or Return Device
Verify
Adjust (Calibration Constants,
Dates, and Temperatures
Updated)
Verify
1. Initial setup—Install the PXIe-4137 and configure it in Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX).
2. Verification—Verify the existing operation of the PXIe-4137.
This step confirms whether the device is operating within the published specifications
prior to adjustment.
3. Adjustment—Adjust the calibration constants of the PXIe-4137.
4. Reverification—Repeat the Verification procedure to ensure that the device is operating
within the published specifications after adjustment.
Verification
This section provides instructions for verifying the PXIe-4137 specifications.
You must complete all verification procedures in the specified order.
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You do not need to separately verify both measurement and output. The architecture of the
PXIe-4137 ensures that if measurement is accurate, then output is as well, and vice versa.
Note The performance verification procedures assume that adequate traceable
uncertainties are available for the calibration references.
Related Information
Reverification on page 28
Repeat the Verification on page 8 section to determine the as-left status of the PXIe-4137.
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4137
Complete the following steps to self-calibrate the PXIe-4137.
1. Disconnect or disable all connections to the PXIe-4137.
2. Allow the PXIe-4137 30 minutes to warm up with the PXI chassis fans set to HIGH.
3. Initialize an NI-DCPower session.
4. Call the self-calibration function.
5. Close the NI-DCPower session.
Testing the Safety Interlock
In order to ensure safe operation of the PXIe-4137, test the safety interlock for proper
functionality before completing any verification procedures.
Testing with an Application Development Environment
1. Disconnect the output connector from the PXIe-4137 front panel.
2. Ensure that the safety interlock input on the test fixture is closed.
3. Set the niDCPower Output Function property or NIDCPOWER_OUTPUT_FUNCTION
attribute to DC Voltage for the PXIe-4137.
4. Set the voltage level range to 200 V, and set the voltage level to 42.4 V.
5. Set the current limit range to 1 mA, and set the current limit to 1 mA.
6. Initiate the session.
7. Verify that the Voltage Status Indicator is amber.
8. Open the safety interlock input using the test fixture.
9. Verify that the Voltage Status Indicator is red.
10. Reset the device using the niDCPower Reset VI or the niDCPower Reset function.
11. Verify that the Voltage Status Indicator is green.
Caution If the PXIe-4137 fails the safety interlock test, discontinue use of the
device and contact an authorized NI service representative to request a Return
Material Authorization (RMA).
Connecting and Configuring Equipment for Voltage
Verification
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1. Make the necessary connections for this procedure, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 2. Voltage Verification or Adjustment Connection Diagram
DMM
Voltage
Mode
+
–
NI-DCPower Device
Sense LO
Sense HI
Output HI
Output LO
2. Set the niDCPower Output Function property or NIDCPOWER_OUTPUT_FUNCTION
attribute to DC Voltage for the PXIe-4137.
Verifying Voltage Measurement and Output
Compare a set of voltages measured by a DMM to the voltage test points requested by the
PXIe-4137.
Refer to the following table as you complete the following steps.
Verify ranges in the order listed in the table.
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