Calibrate the PXIe-4310 using Calibration Executive.

Calibration Executive Procedure Features

Verify Only Verify & Adjust Manual Mode Optional Adjust

Approximate Test Time

Warmup Verify Only Verify & Adjust
15 minutes 1 minute 3 minutes

Test Equipment

The following table lists the test instruments required for calibrating the PXIe-4310.

Table 142. Test equipment for calibrating the PXIe-4310
Instrument Recommended Model Requirements
PXI Express Chassis PXIe-1062Q If this chassis is unavailable, use another PXI Express chassis, such as PXIe-1082 or PXIe-1078.
Calibrator Fluke 5700A Output Range: ±10 V Accuracy: ≥15 ppm Output Impedance: ≤50 Ω
Connection Accessory TB-4310 (10V) terminal block (NI P/N: 142840x-01L) —

Test Conditions

The following setup and environmental conditions are required to ensure the PXIe-4310 meets published specifications.

  • Keep connections to the device as short as possible. Long cables and wires act as antennas, picking up extra noise that can affect measurements.
  • Verify that all connections to the terminal block are secure.
  • Use shielded copper wire for all cable connections to the device. Use twisted-pair wire to eliminate noise and thermal offsets.
  • Maintain an ambient temperature of 23 °C ±5 °C. The device temperature will be greater than the ambient temperature.
  • Keep the relative humidity below 80%.
  • For valid test limits, maintain the device temperature within ±1 °C from the last self-calibration and ±10 °C from the last external calibration.
  • Allow at least 15 minutes warm-up time to ensure that the measurement circuitry is at a stable operating temperature.
  • Ensure that the PXI/PXI Express chassis fan speed is set to HIGH, that the fan filters are clean, and that the empty slots contain filler panels. For more information, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users document available at ni.com/docs.

Device Setup

  1. Install the module in the PXI/PXI Express chassis according to instructions in the PXIe-4310 and TB-4310 (10V)/TB-4310 (600V) Getting Started Guide and Terminal Block Specifications.
  2. Connect the terminal block to the module according to the instructions in the PXIe-4310 and TB-4310 (10V)/TB-4310 (600V) Getting Started Guide and Terminal Block Specifications.
  3. Configure the hardware using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
  4. Run Self Calibration on MAX without any wires connected to the board or terminal block.
  5. Launch the Calibration Executive procedure. Calibration Executive guides you through the required connections.
Note The TB-4310 (600 V) cannot be used for verification or adjustment of the PXIe-4310.

Test Limit Equations

The following test limits are derived from the published specifications.

Table 143. PXIe-4310 Test Limit Equations
Equation Type Equation
Analog Input Voltage/Accuracy Verification

AbsoluteAccuracy = Reading * (GainError) + Range * (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty

GainError = ResidualAIGainError + GainTempco * TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco * (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)

OffsetError = ResidualAIOffsetError + OffsetTempco * TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INL_Error

NoiseUncertainty = (RandomNoise * 3)/√10000

For a coverage factor of 3 sigma and averaging 10000 points.