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NI PXIe-4463 Calibration Procedure
Initial Setup
Refer to the
NI PXIe-4463 Getting Started Guide
for information about how to install the
software and hardware and how to configure the device in NI Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX).
Note
When a device is configured in MAX, it is assigned a device name. Each
function call uses this device name to determine which device to calibrate. This
document uses
Dev_name
to refer to the device name. In the following procedures,
use the device name as it appears in MAX.
Note
If the NI PXIe-4464 is used for the AO noise verification, install it in the
rightmost PXI Express slot.
Self-Calibration
The NI PXIe-4463 includes precise internal circuits and calibration references used during
self-calibration to adjust for drift over time and temperature.
Note
No signal connections are needed for self-calibration.
Complete the following steps to self-calibrate the device.
1.
Wait 15 minutes for the device to warm up.
2.
Launch MAX.
3.
Select
My System»Devices and Interfaces
, and then select the NI PXIe-4463 device to
self calibrate.
4.
Click
Self-Calibrate
in the upper right corner of the window.
Verification
The following procedures describe the sequence of operation and provide test points required to
verify the NI PXIe-4463. The verification procedures assume that adequate traceable
uncertainties are available for the calibration references.
Note
The verification procedure requires performing a self-calibration as a first
step unless it is done immediately after an adjustment. Refer to the
section for instructions on performing a self-calibration.
Characteristics have As Found limits for verification
before adjustment
and As Left limits for
reverification
after adjustment
. Characteristics unaffected by adjustment have test limits with no
additional qualification.
Note
If any test fails verification or reverification, confirm that you have met the
before returning your device to NI. Refer to
for assistance in returning the device to NI.