National Instruments PXI-4110 Getting Started Guide

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

National Instruments PXI-4110 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	3
+20 V Channel Maximum Current	1 A
+20 V Channel Maximum Power	20 W
-20 V Channel Maximum Current	1 A
-20 V Channel Maximum Power	20 W
+6 V Channel Maximum Current	5 A
+6 V Channel Maximum Power	30 W
Output Voltage Programming Resolution	1 mV
Output Current Programming Resolution	1 mA
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 55 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 70 °C
Relative Humidity	10% to 90%, noncondensing
Output Type	DC
Communication Interface	PXI
PXI Supply Current	1 A
Output Voltage Range	-20 V to +20 V
Output Current Range	+6 V: 0 A to 5 A
Dimensions	3U