NI PXIe-4190 User manual

PXIe-4190
Getting Started
2022-05-12

Contents
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LCR Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SHDB13W6-4TRIAXM-LL Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SHDB13W6-DB13W6-LL Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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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
1 2 3 4 5
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
2
3
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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3
4
76 5
A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1
PXIe-4190
2MHz LCR Meter/SMU
OUTPUT
|VDC| + |VACpk| = 40 V MAX
|VDC| + |VACpk| = 40 V MAX to
ACC VOLTAGE
12
3
4
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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I
ADC
V
ADC
DUT
–
+
–
+
–
–
I
ADC
V
ADC
LO/HI CUR
Sense LO/HI POT
Sense HI/LO POT
HI/LO CUR
DC Bias
Current Flow
AC Current Flow
Ranges
SMU
LCR
Cabling Guidelines
■When using the PXIe-4190 in LCR mode or in the lower two current
ranges in SMU mode, you must set the niDCPower Cable Length property
or NIDCPOWER_ATTR_CABLE_LENGTH attribute.
■For cables that breakout into BNC/Triax terminations, secure the attached
strain relief bracket to a solid work surface with the integrated #4-40 captive
screws to minimize cable motion that may impact results during testing.
■Connections between force and sense leads are required and must be
made while the niDCPower Output Enabled or niDCPower Output Connected
properties are set to FALSE.
Note Disconnecting the sense leads while both the niDCPower Output
Enabled and niDCPower Output Connected are set to TRUE may result in
output protection errors or long settling tails due to the feedback path
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for the control loop being open. If the PXIe-4190 is run open loop due to
accidental sense lead disconnection, allow a minimum of 1 minute aer
establishing proper lead connections before making measurements.
Four-Terminal Pair Connections
To minimize the eects of cable inductance on measurements, you must use a four-
terminal pair (4TP) connection scheme to provide a low-inductance path for the
return current from the excitation source to flow. To implement a 4TP connection,
ensure the four isolated shield conductors of the HI CUR, HI POT, LO CUR, and
LO POT coaxial signals are shorted together at the load and no other locations.
The following figures illustrate 4TP connections for LCR open, short, and load
compensation measurements using a SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL cable. The isolated
shield connections shown in these figures are also applicable to 4TP connections
made with other cable types. The LCR Load Connection figure also applies to user
DUT measurements.
LCR Open Connection
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1
2
3
4
5
5
5
1. HI CUR
2. HI POT
3. LO POT
4. LO CUR
5. Connection between isolated shield conductors
LCR Short Connection
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1
2
3
4
5
5
5
1. HI CUR
2. HI POT
3. LO POT
4. LO CUR
5. Connection between isolated shield conductors
LCR Load Connection
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DUT
1
2
3
4
5
5
5
1. HI CUR
2. HI POT
3. LO POT
4. LO CUR
5. Connection between isolated shield conductors
Switching DUTs
1. Set the niDCPower Output Connected or Output Enabled property to FALSE.
2. Disconnect the DUT from the PXIe-4190.
3. Reconnect the DUT to the PXIe-4190.
4. Set the niDCPower Output Connected or Output Enabled property to TRUE.
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Note Overload protection errors may occur if you change the
connections to the load while the niDCPower Output Connected or
Output Enabled properties are set to TRUE.
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4190
Self-calibration adjusts the PXIe-4190 for variations in the module environment.
Perform a complete self-calibration aer the first time you install the PXIe-4190.
1. Install the PXIe-4190 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-4190 by clicking the Self-Calibrate button in MAX or
calling niDCPower Cal Self Calibrate or niDCPower_CalSelfCalibrate.
The PXIe-4190 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-4190 in a chassis
■Aer any module that is in the same chassis as the PXIe-4190 is installed,
uninstalled, or moved
■When the PXIe-4190 is in an environment where the ambient temperature
varies or the PXIe-4190 temperature has dried more than ±5 °C from the
temperature at the last self-calibration
■Within 24 hours of the previous self-calibration
Programming the PXIe-4190
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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Soware 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 so front panel populated
with NI-DCPower devices.
■From the Windows start menu, select
National Instruments » InstrumentStudio.
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
InstrumentStudio and runs a so 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
soware-based so front
panel application that
allows you to perform
interactive measurements
on several dierent device
types in a single program.
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
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Soware Location Description
Application with NI-DCPower in Microso
Visual C and C++ topic of the NI DC Power
Supplies and SMUs Help (installed with
the NI-DCPower driver soware) 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, search our
KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create
as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4190 Does Not 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.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button, and
selecting Device Manager.
5. Verify the PXIe-4190 appears in the Device Manager.
1. Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-4190 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 the NI-DCPower driver.
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Why Is the ACCESS LED O When the Chassis Is On?
The LEDs may not light until the module has been configured in MAX. Before
proceeding, verify that the PXIe-4190 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-4190 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.
6. Verify that the module appears in MAX.
7. Reset the module in MAX and perform a self-test.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-4190 Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test 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.
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LCR Cables
SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL Cable
SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL Cable
The SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL is a D-SUB to male BNC cable for connecting the
PXIe-4190.
#8, M4
40.00 mm
(1.575 in) 2x #4-40 Screw
81.35 mm
(3.203 in.)
73.20 mm
(2.882 in.)
Ø 18.39 mm
(0.724 in.)
16.10 mm
(0.634 in)
SHDB13W6-4BNCM-LL Cable Pinout
PIN 1 PIN 5
GND
BNC 4
BNC 3
BNC 2
BNC 1
A1
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
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