NI PXIe-4136 Getting Started Manual

NI PXIe-4136 Getting Started Manual

Pxie, -200 v, -1 a (dc)/-3 a (pulsed), 1 pa / 100 fa precision system pxi source measure unit
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-4136/4137
PXIe, ±200 V, ±1 A (DC)/±3 A (Pulsed), 1 pA / 100 fA Precision
System PXI Source Measure Unit
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-4136/4137. Go to
ni.com/r/downloaddcpower
the module.
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
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.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the PXIe-4136/4137.................................................................................................. 4
PXIe-4136 Pinout......................................................................................................................8
PXIe-4137 Pinout....................................................................................................................11
Accessories..............................................................................................................................13
Configuring the PXIe-4136/4137 in MAX............................................................................. 13
Testing the Safety Interlock.................................................................................................... 14
Testing with an Application Development Environment................................................14
Testing with the NI-DCPower Soft Front Panel............................................................. 14
Self-Calibrating the PXIe-4136/4137..................................................................................... 15
Programming the PXIe-4136/4137......................................................................................... 16
to download the latest NI-DCPower driver software to program

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PXIe, ±200 V, ±1 A (DC)/±3 A (Pulsed), 1 pA / 100 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-4136/4137. Go to ni.com/r/downloaddcpower to download the latest NI-DCPower driver software to program the module.
  • Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements

    Troubleshooting........................18 What Should I Do if the PXIe-4136/4137 Doesn't Appear in MAX?......18 Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?..........19 What Should I Do if the PXIe-4136/4137 Fails the Self-Test?........19 NI Services..........................20 Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI-DCPower instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    3. Safety Interlock Input Connector Other Equipment There are several required items not included in your PXIe-4136/4137 kit that you need to operate the PXIe-4136/4137. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install or operate your PXIe-4136/4137.
  • Page 4: Preparing The Environment

    Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe-4136/4137 in meets the following specifications: Temperature and Humidity Temperature Operating 0 °C to 55 °C Storage -40 °C to 71 °C Humidity Operating 10% to 90%, noncondensing Storage...
  • Page 5 5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot 3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot PXIe-4136/4137 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 6 Ensure that there is no exposed wiring, cable ground shield, or drain wire in the shaded region: 8.89 mm (.350 in.) minimum. Close the output connector assembly, and tighten the retention screws to hold it in place. 6 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7 Inspect for loose strands and tighten any retention screws on the safety interlock connector assembly to hold it in place. Connect the safety interlock connector to the device. 16. Power on the chassis. NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 7...
  • Page 8: Pxie-4136 Pinout

    14 PXIe-4136 Pinout NI PXIe-4136 System SMU VOLTAGE OUTPUT ±200 V , 1 A MAX 250 V MAX TO SENSE GUARD GUARD SENSE SAFETY INTERLOCK 3.3 V MAX INT. PASS- THRU 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 Safety Interlock Ground Safety Interlock Pass Thru - Ground Table 2. LED Access Status Indicator Status Indicator Device State (Off) Not Powered Green Powered Amber Device is being accessed NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 9...
  • Page 10 Refer to the driver software for possible sources. ≥42.4 V DC. The device will not operate until the error is cleared and/or the device is reset. High voltage may be present on the device. 10 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11: Pxie-4137 Pinout

    SAFETY INTERLOCK 3.3 V MAX 3.3 V MAX INT. INT. PASS- PASS- THRU THRU Table 4. Signal Descriptions Item Description Access Status LED Voltage Status LED Output LO NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 11...
  • Page 12 Green The device output is connected to the voltage Open; only <42.4 V DC generation source and <42.4 V DC is present. is present. 12 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13: Accessories

    Configuring the PXIe-4136/4137 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.
  • Page 14: Testing The Safety Interlock

    What Should I Do if the PXIe-4136/4137 Doesn't Appear in MAX? on page 18 Testing the Safety Interlock To ensure safe operation of the PXIe-4136/4137, periodically test the safety interlock for proper functionality. The recommended test interval is at least once per day of continuous usage.
  • Page 15: Self-Calibrating The Pxie-4136/4137

    10. Verify that the Voltage Status Indicator is red and that a hazardous voltage error message appears. 11. On the error message dialog, click OK to prompt the PXIe-4136/4137 to attempt to clear the error and re-initialize the session to default values.
  • Page 16: Programming The Pxie-4136/4137

    Programming the PXIe-4136/4137 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. 16 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 17 From Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), select a device and then click Test Panels..This launches InstrumentStudio and runs a soft front panel for the device you selected. NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 17...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    C/C++—Available at Program Files »IVI Foundation »IVI . Refer to the Creating an Application with NI-DCPower in Microsoft Visual C and C++ topic of the NI DC Power Supplies and SMUs Help (installed with the NI-DCPower driver software) to manually add all required include and library files to your project.
  • Page 19: Why Is The Access Led Off When The Chassis Is On

    For more information about LED status indicator behavior, see the front panel topic for your device in the NI DC Power Supplies and SMUs Help. What Should I Do if the PXIe-4136/4137 Fails the Self- Test? Restart the system. NI PXIe-4136/4137 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 19...
  • Page 20: Ni Services

    . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at for the NI global trade compliance policy and how ni.com/legal/export-compliance...

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