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8. Programming the NI PXI-4110

You can program the NI PXI-4110 with the NI-DCPower Test Panel or the 
NI-DCPower instrument driver. The NI-DCPower examples demonstrate the 
functionality of the NI PXI-4110.

NI-DCPower Test Panel

Use the NI-DCPower Test Panel to test the basic functionality of the power 
supply and to become familiar with its operation. You can launch the 
NI-DCPower Test Panel from 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

NI-DCPower»NI-DCPower Test Panel

.

NI-DCPower Instrument Driver

The NI-DCPower instrument driver features a set of functions and attributes 
that exercise all the functionality of the NI PXI-4110, including 
configuration, control, and other device-specific functions.

Refer to the 

NI DC Power Supplies Help

 at 

Start»All Programs»

National Instruments»NI-DCPower»Documentation

 for information 

about using NI-DCPower in your applications.

NI-DCPower Examples

The NI-DCPower examples demonstrate some of the DC power supply 
functionality.

 

For the location of example programs that you can integrate 

into your applications, refer to the 

NI-DCPower Readme 

at 

Start»

All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DCPower»Documentation

.

Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting information, refer to the 

NI DC Power Supplies Help

 at 

Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DCPower»
Documentation

.

Summary of Contents for PXI-4110

Page 1: ...rmation Current specifications are available at ni com manuals Visit ni com idnet for the latest version of NI DCPower instrument driver software Contents Conventions 2 1 Verifying the System Requirem...

Page 2: ...erference document that shipped with your device for precautions to take When symbol is marked on a product it denotes a component that may be hot Touching this component may result in bodily injury b...

Page 3: ...Power CD Note After you install NI DCPower you can access the NI DCPower Readme at Start All Programs National Instruments NI DCPower Documentation 2 Unpacking The NI DC power supply ships in an antis...

Page 4: ...lies Getting Started Guide Other printed documents included in the kit NI PXI 4110 Specifications Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference Maintain Forced Air Cooling Note to Users 1 8 in...

Page 5: ...indows Vista Users may see access and security messages during installation Accept the prompts to complete the installation 3 When the installer completes a dialog box appears that asks if you want to...

Page 6: ...es or damage to the chassis and module 1 Power off and unplug the PXI chassis 2 Slide the NI PXI 4110 into an available slot until the ejector handle locks in the up position 3 Tighten the captive scr...

Page 7: ...l does not appear repeat the steps in the 5 Installing the Hardware section Refer to NI Technical Support at ni com support for troubleshooting information if the module is still not recognized For mo...

Page 8: ...e hazard or damage to the devices connected to the NI PXI 4110 NI is not liable for any damage or injuries resulting from incorrect signal connections The NI PXI 4110 has two connectors on the front p...

Page 9: ...C Power Supplies Getting Started Guide Figure 2 NI PXI 4110 Front Panel T 6 3A L 250V 5 20 mm 11 15 5 VDC 5A MAX AUX POWER INPUT OUTPUTS 1A MAX 20 6 20 2 0 1 VDC MAX OUTPUT NI PXI 4110 Programmable DC...

Page 10: ...utput Connector Terminal 3 Common Floating GND E Output Connector Terminal 4 Common Floating GND F Output Connector Terminal 5 Channel 2 0 V to 20 V G Auxiliary Power Input Connector Terminal 0 Auxili...

Page 11: ...ply on the PXI chassis outputs the full voltage range but only a limited current range Note Connecting an auxiliary power source does not affect the 0 V to 6 V channel NI DCPower automatically uses th...

Page 12: ...driver features a set of functions and attributes that exercise all the functionality of the NI PXI 4110 including configuration control and other device specific functions Refer to the NI DC Power Su...

Page 13: ...so has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions...

Page 14: ...National Instruments trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer t...

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