PXI-4110 Specifications

PXI-4110 Specifications

These specifications apply to the PXI-4110.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notice The protection provided by the PXI-4110 can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document.

Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

  • Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
  • Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.

Specifications are Warranted unless otherwise noted.

PXI-4110 Pinout

Use the pinout to connect to terminals on the PXI-4110.

Output Connector

Figure 1. PXI-4110 Output Connector Pinout


Table 1. Output Connector Signal Descriptions
Signal Name Description
CH <0> +6 V (0 V to +6 V) HI force terminal connected to channel power stage (generates and/or dissipates power). Positive polarity is defined as voltage measured on HI > LO.
CH <0> GND LO force terminal connected to channel power stage (generates and/or dissipates power) and internally tied to chassis ground. Positive polarity is defined as voltage measured on HI > LO.
CH <1> +20 V (0 V to +20 V) HI force terminal connected to channel power stage (generates and/or dissipates power). Positive polarity is defined as voltage measured on HI > LO.
CH <1..2> Isolated GND LO force terminal connected to channel power stage (generates and/or dissipates power). Positive polarity is defined as voltage measured on HI > LO.
CH <2> -20 V (0 V to -20 V) HI force terminal connected to channel power stage (generates and/or dissipates power). Positive polarity is defined as voltage measured on HI > LO.

Auxiliary Power Input Connector

Figure 2. PXI-4110 Auxiliary Power Input Connector Pinout


Table 2. Auxiliary Power Input Signal Descriptions
Signal Name Description
Terminal 0 + An optional terminal that, if provided with 11 V to 15.5 V and ≥60 W, increases the output current capability of channels 1 and 2 to 1 A.
Terminal 1 - This terminal provides the return current path to the aux power supply; internally connected to chassis ground.

Cleaning Statement

Notice Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.

Device Capabilities

The following table and figure illustrate the voltage and current source ranges of the PXI-4110.

Channel DC voltage Isolation[1]1 Channels 1 and 2 are isolated from the ground but not from each other. DC current (power)
Auxiliary power Internal power
20 mA range 1 A range 20 mA range 1 A range
0 0 V to +6 V N/A N/A 1 A (6 W) N/A 1 A (6 W)
1 0 V to +20 V 60 VDC, CAT I 20 mA 1 A (20 W) 20 mA 100 mA (2 W) [2] 2 When internally powered, the combined outputs of channels 1 and 2 must not exceed 3 W total.
2 0 V to -20 V 60 VDC, CAT I 20 mA 1 A (20 W) 20 mA 100 mA (2 W) [2]
Note The PXI-4110 is a single-quadrant power supply with three output channels. In this document, channel 0 refers to the 0 V to +6 V output, channel 1 refers to the 0 V to +20 V output, and channel 2 refers to the 0 V to -20 V output.
Figure 3. Quadrant Diagrams






Voltage Programming Accuracy/Resolution

Table 3. Voltage Programming Accuracy/Resolution
Channel Range Resolution Accuracy ± (% of voltage + offset)
1 year 23 °C ± 10 °C Tempco/°C[3]3 Tempco refers to the temperature coefficient.0 °C to 55 °C
0 +6 V 0.12 mV 0.05% + 4 mV 0.005% + 0.3 mV
1 +20 V 0.40 mV 0.05% + 10 mV 0.005% + 1 mV
2 -20 V 0.40 mV 0.05% + 10 mV 0.005% + 1 mV

Current Programming Accuracy/Resolution

Table 4. Current Programming Accuracy/Resolution [4]
Channel Range [5] Resolution Accuracy ± (% of current + offset)
1 year 23 °C ± 10 °C Tempco/°C[6]0 °C to 55 °C
0 1 A 0.02 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.02% + 0.2 mA
1 and 2 20 mA 0.40 μA 0.15% + 60 μA 0.01% + 3 μA
1 A 0.02 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.02% + 0.2 mA4 Calibrated at half of voltage range on channel. Applies to current limits greater than 2% of range. Applies to output current up to 500 mA. For output current greater than 500 mA, accuracy is derated. 5 Minimum programmable current limit is 2% of range. Minimum programmable current level is 1% of the range.6 Tempco refers to the temperature coefficient.

Voltage Measurement Accuracy/Resolution

Table 5. Voltage Measurement Accuracy/Resolution [7]7 Using the niDCPower Samples to Average property or the NIDCPOWER_ATTR_SAMPLES_TO_AVERAGE attribute set to 300.
Channel Range Resolution Accuracy ± (% of voltage + offset)
1 year 23 °C ± 10 °C Tempco/°C[]0 °C to 55 °C
0 +6 V 0.06 mV 0.05% + 4 mV 0.005% + 0.2 mV
1 +20 V 0.20 mV 0.05% + 5 mV 0.005% + 0.5 mV
2 -20 V 0.20 mV 0.05% + 5 mV 0.005% + 0.5 mV

Current Measurement Accuracy/Resolution

Table 6. Current Measurement Accuracy/Resolution [8]
Channel Range Resolution Accuracy ± (% of current + offset) [9]
1 year 23 °C ± 10 °C Tempco/°C[10]0 °C to 55 °C
0 1 A 0.01 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.02% + 0.2 mA
1 and 2 20 mA 0.20 μA 0.15% + 35 μA 0.01% + 3 μA
1 A 0.01 mA 0.15% + 4 mA 0.02% + 0.2 mA8 Using the niDCPower Samples to Average property or the NIDCPOWER_ATTR_SAMPLES_TO_AVERAGE attribute set to 300. 9 For output current greater than 500 mA, accuracy is derated.10 Tempco refers to the temperature coefficient.

Voltage Output Speed, Typical

Table 7. Voltage Output Speed,[11] Typical
Channel Auxiliary power Internal power
Rise time [12] Fall time [13] Rise time [12] Fall time [13]
Full load No load Full load No load Full load No load Full load No load
0 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms <25 ms same as auxiliary power
1 and 2 <1 ms <1 ms <2 ms <56 ms <20 ms <10 ms <15 ms <56 ms 11 Current limit set to 1 A for auxiliary power or 100 mA for internal power, resistive load. For 20 mA range, all voltage output speeds are <80 ms.12 Rise time is from 10% to 90% of programmed voltage change at maximum current.13 Fall time is from 90% to 10% of programmed voltage change at maximum current.

Line and Load Regulation

Line Regulation[14]14 Line regulation applies to the auxiliary power input only. (per volt of change in auxiliary power input) ± (% of output + offset)

Voltage, channel 1 and 2

0.01 + 1 mV

Current, channel 1 and 2

0.01 + 0.02% of range

Load Regulation
Voltage (% of voltage range, per amp of output load, measured at output channel terminals)

Channel 0

0.42%

Channel 1 and 2

0.1%

Current (% of current range, per volt of output change)

Channel 0

0.02%

Channel 1 and 2, 1 A range

0.007%

Channel 1 and 2, 20 mA range

0.003%

Ripple and Noise, Typical

Table 8. Ripple and Noise, Typical
Channel RMS normal-mode voltage (20 Hz to 20 MHz) RMS normal-mode current (20 mA into 500 Ω load)[15]15 Current noise bandwidth is limited to 10 kHz for 1 A range and 400 Hz for 20 mA range.
0 <1.5 mV <8 μA
1 and 2 <1 mV <8 μA (<3 μA for 20 mA range)

Accuracy Specification Derating versus Output Current

The following figure illustrates accuracy specification derating as a function of output current for the PXI-4110.

Figure 4. Accuracy Specification Derating versus Output Current


Transient Response

Transient response

Recovers to <0.1% of voltage range within 50 μs after a change in load current from 50% to 100% of current range, typical.

Measurement Timing Characteristics

Sample rate

Default

300 S/s, nominal

Maximum

3,000 S/s, nominal

Absolute Maximum Limit

Maximum Voltage[16]16 The maximum voltage that can be applied or output between any port or VSUP terminal and a COM terminal without creating a safety hazard.

Channel-to-COM

14 VDC over rated output, CAT I

Cascading multiple channels, channel-to-chassis ground

60 VDC max

Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

Caution Applying levels beyond the ratings specified in this section can result in permanent damage to the device.
Caution Connect only voltages that are within these limits.
Caution Do not connect to signals or use for the measurements within CAT II, III, or IV.
Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O (Other) are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINs building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Protection

Output channel protection

Overvoltage

Tolerates 14 VDC over rated output

Overcurrent or reverse voltage

Fused

Overtemperature

Automatic shutdown

Auxiliary power input protection

Overvoltage

>15.5 VDC shut-off; >20 VDC crowbar (fused), typical

Overcurrent or reverse voltage

Fused

Isolation

Isolation voltage, channels 1- and 2-to-earth ground

60 VDC, CAT I, verified by dielectric withstand test, 5 s, continuous

Caution Do not connect to MAINs. Do not connect to signals or use for the measurements within CAT II, III, or IV.
Caution Take precautions to avoid electrical shock when operating this product at hazardous voltages.
Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O (Other) are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINs building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Calibration Interval

Recommended calibration interval

1 year

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

3U, one-slot, PXI/cPCI module; 2.0 cm × 13.0 cm × 21.6 cm(0.8 in. × 5.1 in. × 8.5 in.), nominal

Weight

323 g (11.4 oz), typical

User-replaceable fuses

Output channels (internally socketed)[17]17 A spare output channel fuse is located near the rear PXI connector of the PXI-4110.

3, Littelfuse 045301.5 (F 1.5 A 125 V), characteristic

Auxiliary power input (front panel mount)

1, 5 x 20 mm glass fuse, Littelfuse 21806.3 (T 6.3 A L250 V), characteristic

Note Fuses located on bottom of device underneath door. Use Phillips #1 screwdriver for removal.
Fuse When this fuse symbol is marked on a device, take proper precautions.
I/O connectors

Output channels

MINI-COMBICON, 3.81 mm (6 position), nominal

Auxiliary power input

MINI-COMBICON, 3.5 mm (2 position), nominal

Note I/O connectors can accept wire gauges from 16 AWG to 28 AWG. NI recommends 18 AWG or lower.

Environment

Maximum altitude

2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

Pollution Degree

2

Indoor use only.

Operating Environment

Ambient temperature range

0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity range

10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

Storage Environment

Ambient temperature range

-40 °C to 71 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.)

Relative humidity range

5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)

Shock and Vibration

Operational shock

30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.)

Random vibration

Operating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.31 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64.)

Nonoperating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.46 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Compliance and Certifications

Caution You can impair the protection provided by the PXI-4110 if you use it in a manner not described in this document.

Safety Compliance Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
  • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
  • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
  • EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
  • EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (per CISPR 11), Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations, certifications, and additional information, refer to the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

  • 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
  • 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
  • 2011/65/EU; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
  • 2014/53/EU; Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
  • 2014/34/EU; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

EU and UK Customers

  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

    • 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法（中国RoHS）

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    • 1 Channels 1 and 2 are isolated from the ground but not from each other.

    2 When internally powered, the combined outputs of channels 1 and 2 must not exceed 3 W total.

    3 Tempco refers to the temperature coefficient.

    4 Calibrated at half of voltage range on channel. Applies to current limits greater than 2% of range. Applies to output current up to 500 mA. For output current greater than 500 mA, accuracy is derated.

    5 Minimum programmable current limit is 2% of range. Minimum programmable current level is 1% of the range.

    6 Tempco refers to the temperature coefficient.

    7 Using the niDCPower Samples to Average property or the NIDCPOWER_ATTR_SAMPLES_TO_AVERAGE attribute set to 300.

    8 Using the niDCPower Samples to Average property or the NIDCPOWER_ATTR_SAMPLES_TO_AVERAGE attribute set to 300.

    9 For output current greater than 500 mA, accuracy is derated.

    10 Tempco refers to the temperature coefficient.

    11 Current limit set to 1 A for auxiliary power or 100 mA for internal power, resistive load. For 20 mA range, all voltage output speeds are <80 ms.

    12 Rise time is from 10% to 90% of programmed voltage change at maximum current.

    13 Fall time is from 90% to 10% of programmed voltage change at maximum current.

    14 Line regulation applies to the auxiliary power input only.

    15 Current noise bandwidth is limited to 10 kHz for 1 A range and 400 Hz for 20 mA range.

    16 The maximum voltage that can be applied or output between any port or VSUP terminal and a COM terminal without creating a safety hazard.

    17 A spare output channel fuse is located near the rear PXI connector of the PXI-4110.