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Other Equipment

There are several required items not included in your PXIe-4138/4139 kit that you need to
operate the PXIe-4138/4139. Your application may require additional items not included in
your kit to install or operate your PXIe-4138/4139.

Required Items

A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation. For more information about
compatible chassis options, refer to 

ni.com

.

A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the system
requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation.

Optional Items

PXI Slot Blocker Kit (NI part number 199198-01)

NI screwdriver (NI part number 781015-01)

Visit 

ni.com

 for more information about these additional items.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe-4138/4139 in meets the following
specifications:

Temperature and Humidity

Temperature

Operating

0 °C to 55 °C

Storage

-40 °C to 70 °C

Humidity

Operating

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Storage

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Pollution Degree

2

Maximum altitude

2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)

Notice

 

This model is intended for use in indoor applications only.

Installing the Software

You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1.

Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows

/CVI

.

NI PXIe-4138/4139 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for PXIe-4138

Page 1: ...one of the following places In MAX The PXIe 4139 40W shows NI PXIe 4139 40W and the PXIe 4139 20W shows as NI PXIe 4139 Device front panel The PXIe 4139 40W shows PXIe 4139 40W System SMU and the PXIe...

Page 2: ...atic package to a metal part of the computer chassis 2 Remove the module from the package and inspect it for loose components or other signs of damage Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors...

Page 3: ...t number 199198 01 NI screwdriver NI part number 781015 01 Visit ni com for more information about these additional items Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe 4...

Page 4: ...installing the PXIe 4138 4139 The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the PXIe 4138 4139 2 Power off the chassis 3 Inspect the slot pins on the c...

Page 5: ...Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic...

Page 6: ...O SENSE LO SENSE HI HI GUARD GUARD ACCESS ACTIVE OUTPUT OUTPUT CAT I C D E F G H I J A B K Table 1 Signal Descriptions Item Description A Access Status LED B Active Status LED C Output LO D Sense LO E...

Page 7: ...ff Not Powered Green Powered Amber Device is being accessed Table 3 LED Active Status Indicator Status Indicator Output Channel State Off Channel not operating in a programmed state Green Channel oper...

Page 8: ...CTIVE OUTPUT OUTPUT CAT I C D E F G H I J K A B PXIe 4139 40W System SMU 60 V 3 A 10 A Pulse MAX 150 V MAX to LO SENSE LO SENSE HI HI GUARD GUARD ACCESS ACTIVE OUTPUT OUTPUT CAT I K A B Table 4 Signal...

Page 9: ...in a programmed state Red Channel disabled because of error such as an overcurrent condition Configuring the PXIe 4138 4139 in MAX Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX to configure your NI hardwar...

Page 10: ...he first time you install the PXIe 4138 4139 1 Install the PXIe 4138 4139 and let it warm up for 30 minutes Note Warm up begins when the PXI Express chassis has been powered on and the operating syste...

Page 11: ...generate signals interactively using InstrumentStudio or you can use the NI DCPower instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your choice NI PXIe 4138 4139 Getting Started Guid...

Page 12: ...tudio year This launches InstrumentStudio and runs a soft front panel populated with devices detected on your system From Measurement Automation Explorer MAX select a device and then click Test Panels...

Page 13: ...Files IVI Foundation IVI Refer to the Creating an Application with NI DCPower in Microsoft Visual C and C topic of the NI DC Power Supplies and SMUs Help installed with the NI DCPower driver software...

Page 14: ...ernal signals only while the PXIe 4138 4139 is powered on Applying external signals while the module is powered off may cause damage 1 Disconnect any signals from the module front panels 2 Power off t...

Page 15: ...m support Power Supplies Solutions ni com powersupplies Services ni com services NI Community ni com community NI PXIe 4138 Getting Started with LabWindows CVI Getting Started with LabVIEW NI DCPower...

Page 16: ...and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to...

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