Interactively Controlling DMMs Course Overview

At the end of this course, the user will be able to select an appropriate NI DMM and probes for their measurement needs. They will be able to set up their DMM device and perform both interactive and programmatic measurements of their DUT. In addition, they will be able to measure inputs, operate with other instruments in their system, and detect and troubleshoot errors.

Course Last Release Date or Version Number: 1.0

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Course Details:

Duration

11 modules | 3 hours

Audience

System Integrators and Production Test Engineers that need to do simple measurements of voltage, current, and resistance.

Prerequisites

None

NI Products Used

Course Objectives:

Learn the benefits of NI DMMs and select the right one for your application
Install and set up your DMM into a system
Use InstrumentStudio to take measurements with your DMM
Perform a pass/fail test with your DMM
Use LabVIEW and gPRC to take measurements with your DMM
Integrate DMMs into systems with other instruments
Improve measurements with software and hardware techniques
Learn special considerations for DMM measurements with hazardous voltage signals
Take advanced measurements with NI DMM
Calibrate and replace fuses on NI DMMs

Interactively Controlling DMMs Course Outline

Lesson	Overview	Topics
Exploring NI DMMs	Learning the functions and roles of DMM instruments and the benefits of using NI DMMs.	Introduction to DMMs How Do DMMs Compare to Other Test Equipment? Why Use NI DMMs?
Selecting an Appropriate DMM	Learning the important factors in choosing the right DMM for an application.	Range Accuracy Form Factor Digitizing and Isolation
Setting Up Your DMM	Learning how to install a DMM into a system and set up the accompanying software.	Installing Software and Drivers Installing PXI / PXIe Cards Installing PCI / PCIe and USB DMMs Configuring DMMs in NI-MAX Checking Support in the Application Development Environments
Taking Measurements with InstrumentStudio	Learning how to connect signals to a DMM and take measurements manually with InstrumentStudio.	Connecting Signals to a DMM Running InstrumentStudio Branching Out with Switches
Setting Up a Pass/Fail Test with NI-DMM	Learning how to set limits and perform a pass/fail test with your DMM.	Specifications, Limits, and Guard Bands Calculating Uncertainty Calculating and Applying Limits
Automating DMM Measurements with LabVIEW	Learning how to configure and take DMM measurements in the LabVIEW development environment and with gPRC.	NI-DMM Palette and DMM Examples Single Measurements Scanning with Switches gRPC Calls
Taking DMM Measurements in Multi-Instrument Systems	Learning how to integrate DMMs into systems with other instruments.	Choosing Form Factors Cabling Considerations Other Design Considerations
Optimizing Measurements	Learning software and hardware techniques to improve measurements.	Software Optimizations Hardware Optimizations Noise Reduction
Hazardous Voltage Measurements	Learning special considerations for DMM measurements with hazardous voltage signals.	Wiring and Cabling Input Protection Circuitry Switching Hazardous Voltages
Advanced Measurements and Considerations for NI DMMs	Taking advanced measurements with NI DMM.	High-Precision Measurements Low-Signal Measurements Temperature Measurements Capacitance, Inductance, and Diode Testing Digitizer Measurements
Maintenance of DMMs	Learning to calibrate and replace fuses on NI DMMs.	External Calibration Performing Calibration Yourself Fuse Replacement

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