PXI-2531 Specifications

This document lists specifications for the PXI-2531 . All specifications are subject to change without notice.

PXI-2531 Specifications

Specifications characterize the warranted performance of the instrument under the stated operating conditions. Data in this document are Specifications unless otherwise noted.

Typical Specifications are specifications met by the majority of the instrument under the stated operating conditions and are tested at 23 °C ambient temperature. Typical specifications are not warranted.

All voltages are specified in DC, ACpk, or a combination unless otherwise specified.

Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.
Caution The protection provided by the PXI-2531 can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document.

Topology

Topologies

1-wire 4 × 128 matrix

1-wire 8 × 64 matrix

1-wire dual 4 × 64 matrix

1-wire dual 8 × 32 matrix

Input Characteristics

Maximum switching voltage

Channel-to-channel

60 VDC, 30 VACrms

Channel-to-ground

60 VDC, 30 VACrms, CAT I

Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are for other circuits not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Maximum current (switching or carry, per channel)

0.5 A

Caution The maximum switching power is limited by the maximum switching current and the maximum voltage, and must not exceed 10 W.

Maximum switching power (per channel)

10 W

DC path resistance

Initial

<1 Ω

End-of-life

≥2 Ω

Open channel

≥1 * 109 Ω

Note DC path resistance typically remains low for the life of the relay. At the end of relay life, the path resistance rapidly rises above 2 Ω. Load ratings apply to relays used within the specification before the end of relay life.
Thermal EMF

1-wire

<50 µV, typical

2-wire

<20 µV, typical

RF Performance Characteristics

Bandwidth (-3 dB, 50 Ω termination), 1-wire row/column

≥20 MHz, typical

Crosstalk (50 Ω termination), channel-to-channel

10 kHz

<-70 dB, typical

100 kHz

<-70 dB, typical

1 MHz

<-58 dB, typical

10 MHz

<-38 dB, typical

Isolation (50 Ω termination), open channel

10 kHz

>91 dB, typical

100 kHz

>71 dB, typical

1 MHz

>51 dB, typical

10 MHz

>32 dB, typical

Dynamic Characteristics

Simultaneous drive limit

PXI

40 relays

PXI Express

64 relays

Relay operate time

0.25 ms

Note Certain applications may require additional time for proper settling.

Release time

0.25 ms

Relay life (no load)

Mechanical

1 * 109 cycles, typical

Electrical (resistive, <10 pF load)

10 V, 100 mA

1 * 107 cycles, typical

20 V, 500 mA

5 * 106 cycles, typical

100 V, 10 mA

1 * 105 cycles, typical

Note Reed relays are highly susceptible to damage caused by switching capacitive and inductive loads. Capacitive loads can cause high inrush currents while inductive loads can cause high flyback voltages. The addition of appropriate resistive protection can greatly improve contact lifetime. For more information about adding protection circuitry to a capacitive load, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code relaylifetime. For information about inductive loads, enter the Info Code relayflyback.
Note The relays used in the PXI-2531 are field replaceable.

Trigger Characteristics

Input trigger

Sources

PXI trigger lines 0 to 7

Minimum pulse width

150 ns

Note The PXI-2531 can recognize trigger pulse widths <150 ns if you disable digital filtering.
Output trigger

Destinations

PXI trigger lines 0 to 7

Pulse width

Programmable (1 µs to 62 µs)

Physical Characteristics

Relay type

Reed

Note NI advises against installing reed relay modules directly adjacent to an embedded controller with a magnetic hard drive because of the sensitivity of reed relays and the possibility of interference.

Relay contact material

Rhodium

I/O connectors

2, 150 pos, Samtec ERM8 series

Power requirement

PXI

10 W at 5 V, 2 W at 3.3 V

PXI Express

15 W at 12 V, 2 W at 3.3 V

Dimensions (L × W × H)

3U, one slot, PXI/cPCI module, 21.6 × 2.0 × 13.0 cm(8.5 × 0.8 × 5.1 in.)

Weight

454 g (1 lb)

Environment

Operating temperature

0 °C to 55 °C

Storage temperature

-40 °C to 70 °C

Relative humidity

5% to 85%, noncondensing

Pollution Degree

2

Maximum altitude

2,000 m

Indoor use only.

Shock and Vibration

Operational Shock

30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.)

Random Vibration

Operating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms

Nonoperating

5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)

Compliance and Certifications

Safety

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for sensitive electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • EN 61326-2-1 (IEC 61326-2-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
  • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section.

CE Compliance 1378

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:

  • 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
  • 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the Engineering a Healthy Planet web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

EU and UK Customers
  • 1378 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.
  • 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法(中国RoHS)
  • 1378 中国RoHSNI符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指令(RoHS)。关于NI中国RoHS合规性信息,请登录 ni.com/environment/rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)