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January 2007

371638C-01

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI DC Power Supplies

This document explains how to install, configure, and test an NI PXI-4110 
DC power supply.  For detailed information about the features and 
programming options specific to the power supply, refer to the 

NI DC Power Supplies Help

 at 

Start»All Programs»National

 

Instruments»NI-DCPower»Documentation

.

 

Refer to the specifications

 

document included with the power supply for 

additional safety and EMC information.  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 Requirements ......................................................3
2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................3
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................4

Optional Item .....................................................................................4

4. Installing the Software ...........................................................................4

Choosing and Installing Your ADE...................................................4
Installing NI-DCPower ......................................................................5

5. Installing the Hardware..........................................................................5

Uninstalling the NI PXI-4110............................................................6

6. Configuring and Testing in MAX..........................................................7
7. Connecting Signals ................................................................................8

Connecting Auxiliary Power .............................................................11

8. Programming the NI PXI-4110..............................................................12

NI-DCPower Test Panel ....................................................................12
NI-DCPower Instrument Driver ........................................................12
NI-DCPower Examples .....................................................................12

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................12
Where to Go for Support ...........................................................................13

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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