GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-4080/4081/4082
1.8 MS/s Digital Multimeter
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 4080/4081/4082. The
NI 4080/4081/4082 is a digital multimeter that ships with NI-DMM, which you use to
program the device.
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Caution
The protection provided by this device may be impaired if the device is
used in a manner not specified in this document.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Safety........................................................................................................................................ 3
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 4
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the NI 4080/4081/4082............................................................................................. 5
Hardware Front Panel Connectors............................................................................................ 6
Connecting Signals........................................................................................................... 7
Requirements for Cables and Probes...................................................................................... 10
Configuring the NI 4080/4081/4082 in MAX.........................................................................11
Programming the NI 4080/4081/4082.....................................................................................11
NI-DMM Examples........................................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 14
What Should I Do if the NI 4080/4081/4082 Doesn't Appear in MAX?........................14
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.....................................................15
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 15
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 15
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