NI PXIe-4190 User manual

PXIe-4190
Getting Started
2022-05-12

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SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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PXIe-4190 Getting Started
PXIe-4190 Getting Started
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-4190.
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 online on the driver soware
download page or at ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system
requirements, recommended system, and supported application development
environments (ADEs).
Unpacking the Kit
The following items are included in the PXIe-4190 kit.
■ PXIe-4190
■ PXIe-4190 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.
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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-4190 kit that you need to
operate the PXIe-4190. Your application may require additional items not included
in your kit to install or operate your PXIe-4190.
Required Items
■A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation. For more information
about compatible chassis options, refer to ni.com.
■A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the
system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation.
Accessory Items
■SHDB13W6-DB13W6-LL D-SUB to D-SUB Cable
■1 m (NI part number 788279-01)
■2 m (NI part number 788279-02)
■4 m (NI part number 788279-04)
■SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL D-SUB to male BNC Cable
■1 m (NI part number 788280-01)
■2 m (NI part number 788280-02)
■4 m (NI part number 788280-04)
■SHDB13W6-4TriaxM-LL D-SUB to male Triax Cable
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■1 m (NI part number 788281-01)
■2 m (NI part number 788281-02)
■4 m (NI part number 788281-04)
■PXI Slot Blocker Kit (NI part number 199198-01)
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. Download the latest NI-DCPower driver soware installer from ni.com/r/
downloaddcpower.
Driver support for the PXIe-4190 was first available in NI-DCPower 21.8.
NI Package Manager downloads with the driver soware to handle the
installation. Refer to the NI Package Manager Manual for more information
about installing, removing, and upgrading NI soware using NI Package
Manager.
3. 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.
4. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts
you to restart, shut down, or restart later.
Installing the PXIe-4190
Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-4190 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
module.
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The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage
while you install the module.
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. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module
front panel.
5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the
symbols that indicate the slot types.
Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols
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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-4190 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express
hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.
6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.
8. 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 2. Module Installation
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1. Chassis
2. Hardware Module
3. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position
9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
10. 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.
11. Cover all empty slots using either filler panels (standard or EMC) or slot
blockers with filler panels, depending on your application.
Note For more information about installing slot blockers and filler
panels, go to ni.com/r/pxiblocker.
12. Power on the chassis.
PXIe-4190 Pinout and LEDs
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A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1
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2MHz LCR Meter/SMU
OUTPUT
|VDC| + |VACpk| = 40 V MAX
|VDC| + |VACpk| = 40 V MAX to
ACC VOLTAGE
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Table 7. Item Descriptions
Item Description
1 LED Access Status Indicator
2 LED Voltage Status Indicator
3 General purpose input/output contacts
4 Coaxial contacts
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Table 2. Coaxial Contacts Descriptions
Contact LCR Mode Functionality SMU Mode Functionality
A1 (Center Conductor) LO CUR HI
A1 (Outer Conductor) Isolated Shield GUARD
A2 (Center Conductor) LO POT Sense HI
A2 (Outer Conductor) Isolated Shield GUARD
A3 (Center Conductor) CAL SENSE
A3 (Outer Conductor) Isolated Shield
A4 (Center Conductor) CAL FORCE
A4 (Outer Conductor) Isolated Shield
A5 (Center Conductor) HI POT Sense LO
A5 (Outer Conductor) Isolated Shield
A6 (Center Conductor) HI CUR LO
A6 (Outer Conductor) Isolated Shield
Table 3. LED Access Status Indicator
Status Indicator Device State
(O) Not Powered
Green Powered
Amber Device is being accessed
Table 4. 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 The 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.
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Configuring the PXIe-4190 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.
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-4190.
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.
PXIe-4190 Block Diagram
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