PXIe-4147 Specifications

These specifications apply to the PXIe-4147.

Revision History

Version Date changed Description
378264D-01 August 2024 Added information for Merged Channels.

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Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

  • Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
  • Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.
  • Measured specifications describe the measured performance of a representative model.

Specifications are Warranted unless otherwise noted.

Conditions

Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.

  • Ambient temperature[1]1 The ambient temperature of a PXI system is defined as the temperature at the chassis fan inlet (air intake). of 23 °C ± 5 ºC
  • Relative humidity between 10% and 70%, noncondensing. See Programming and Measurement Accuracy/Resolution for additional performance derating when operating above 70% relative humidity.
  • Chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥38 W[2]2 For increased capability, NI recommends installing the PXIe-4147 in a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W.
    • For chassis with slot cooling capacity = 38 W, fan speed set to HIGH
  • Calibration interval of 1 year
  • 30 minutes warm-up time
  • Self-calibration performed within the last 24 hours
  • niDCPower Aperture Time property or NIDCPOWER_ATTR_APERTURE_TIME attribute set to 2 power-line cycles (PLC)

Block Diagrams

Figure 1. PXIe-4147 Block Diagram


Figure 2. Channel-Level Block Diagram


Instrument Capabilities

Channels

0 through 3[3]3 Channels isolated from earth ground, but share a common LO for all channels (bank isolation).

DC voltage ranges

1 V, 8 V

DC current ranges

1 µA, 10 µA, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 3 A

The following figure illustrates the voltage and the current source and sink ranges of the PXIe-4147.

Figure 1. PXIe-4147 Quadrant Diagram, Any Channel


Available DC output power[4]4 Power limit defined by voltage measured between HI and LO terminals.
Sourcing[5]5 Sourcing power may be limited by total power available from the chassis power supply. Refer to the Performing a Power Budget on a PXI/PXIe System article for more information.

All chassis

24 W per channel and 40 W total

Sinking

≥58 W Slot Cooling Capacity Chassis[6]6 When sinking more than 15 W into the PXIe-4147, transients may not exceed 200 mW/µs.

24 W per channel and 40 W total

<58 W Slot Cooling Capacity Chassis

15 W per channel and 15 W total

Voltage

Table 4. Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy/Resolution
Range Resolution (Noise Limited) Noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz, peak-to-peak, typical) Accuracy ± (% of Voltage + Offset)[7]7 Refer to the Remote Sense and Load Regulation sections for additional accuracy derating and conditions. Tempco[8]8 Temperature coefficient applies beyond 23 °C±5 °C ambient within ±5 °C of Tcal. ± (% of Voltage + Offset)/°C
Tambient23 °C±5 °C, Tcal[9]9 Tcal is the internal device temperature recorded by the PXIe-4147 at the completion of the last self-calibration.±5 °C
Multiple Channels[10]10 Multiple-channel specifications apply whenever two or more channels are connected and sourcing/sinking current. Multiple-channel specifications account for interactions between the channels when operated at high current, including board heating. Single Channel[11]11 Single-channel specifications assume only one channel is connected and sourcing/sinking current which results in improved accuracy due to the reduction of effects between the channels, including board heating. When transitioning from a multiple-channel configuration to a single-channel configuration, a ten-minute cool down period is required to meet Single Channel accuracy specifications. Tambient0 °C to 55 °C, Tcal±5 °C
1 V 100 nV 2 µV 0.025% + 110 µV 0.02% + 70 µV 0.0002% + 1 µV
8 V 1 µV 12 µV 0.02% + 600 µV 0.015% + 400 µV

Current

Table 2. Current Programming and Measurement Accuracy/Resolution
Range Resolution (Noise Limited) Noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz, peak-to-peak, typical) Accuracy ± (% of Current + Offset)[12]12 Relative humidity between 10% and 70%, noncondensing. When operating above 70% relative humidity, add 30 pA to current accuracy specifications. Tempco[13]13 Temperature coefficient applies beyond 23 °C±5 °C ambient within ±5 °C of Tcal. ± (% of Current + Offset)/°C
Tambient23 °C±5 °C, Tcal[14]14 Tcal is the internal device temperature recorded by the PXIe-4147 at the completion of the last self-calibration.±5 °C Tambient0 °C to 55 °C, Tcal±5 °C
Multiple Channels[15]15 Multiple-channel specifications apply whenever two or more channels are connected and sourcing/sinking current. Multiple-channel specifications account for interactions between the channels when operated at high current, including board heating. Single Channel16 Single-channel specifications assume only one channel is connected and sourcing/sinking current which results in improved accuracy due to the reduction of effects between the channels, including board heating. When transitioning from a multiple-channel configuration to a single-channel configuration, a ten-minute cool down period is required to meet Single Channel accuracy specifications.
1 μA 100 fA 8 pA 0.045% + 250 pA 0.035% + 150 pA 0.0003% + 2 pA
10 μA 1 pA 60 pA 0.05% + 1.6 nA 0.035% + 1 nA
100 μA 10 pA 400 pA 0.045% + 14 nA 0.035% + 8 nA
1 mA 100 pA 4 nA 0.04% + 120 nA 0.03% + 70 nA
10 mA 1 nA 40 nA 0.04% + 1.2 μA 0.03% + 700 nA
100 mA 10 nA 400 nA 0.045% + 12 μA 0.035% + 7 μA
3 A 1 µA 40 µA 0.07% + 800 μA 0.07% + 400 μA
Note For more information about the impact to specifications when using NI-DCPower Merged Channels, refer to Effect of Merging Channels on Performance Specifications in the PXIe-4147 User Manual.

Noise

Wideband source noise[17]17 10 Hz to 20 MHz bandwidth. PXIe-4147 configured for normal transient response.

<10 mVpk-pk, typical

The following figures illustrate measurement noise as a function of measurement aperture for the PXIe-4147.

Figure 1. Voltage RMS Noise Versus Aperture Time, Nominal


Note When the aperture time is set to two power-line cycles (PLCs), measurement noise differs slightly depending on whether NI-DCPower Power Line Frequency is set to 50 Hertz or 60 Hertz.
Note To configure DC noise rejection, set NI-DCPower DC Noise Rejection to Normal or Second-Order.
Figure 1. Current RMS Noise Versus Aperture Time, Nominal


Note When the aperture time is set to two power-line cycles (PLCs), measurement noise differs slightly depending on whether NI-DCPower Power Line Frequency is set to 50 Hertz or 60 Hertz.
Note To configure DC noise rejection, set NI-DCPower DC Noise Rejection to Normal or Second-Order.
Note For more information about the impact to specifications when using NI-DCPower Merged Channels, refer to Effect of Merging Channels on Performance Specifications in the PXIe-4147 User Manual.

Transient Response and Settling Time

Settling time[18]18 Measured as the time to settle to within 0.1% of step amplitude, PXIe-4147 configured for fast transient response.

Voltage mode, ≤4 V step, unloaded[19]19 Current limit set to ≥30 μA and ≥20% of the selected current limit range.

<50 μs, typical

Current mode, full-scale step, 3 A to 100 μA ranges20 Voltage limit set to ≥2 V, resistive load set to 1 V/selected current range. [20]

<50 μs, typical

Current mode, full-scale step, 10 μA range[20]

<100 μs, typical

Current mode, full-scale step, 1 μA range[20]

<200 μs, typical

Transient response[21]21 Time to recover within 10 mV after a load current change from 10% to 90% of range, PXIe-4147 configured for fast transient response.

3 A to 100 μA ranges

<40 μs, typical

10 μA range

<100 μs, typical

1 μA range

<200 μs, typical

Remote Sense

Voltage accuracy

Add (10 ppm of voltage range + 25 μV) per volt of LO lead drop, plus 10 μV per volt of HI lead drop to voltage accuracy specification

Maximum sense lead resistance

100 Ω

Maximum lead drop per lead

1 V, maximum 8 V between HI and LO terminals

Load Regulation

Voltage, local sense[22]22 At the output terminals of attached TB-414X Screw Terminal Connector Kit.

100 μV/mA, nominal; 200 μV/mA, maximum

Voltage, remote sense

Error included in accuracy specifications.

Current

Error included in accuracy specifications.

Note For more information about the impact to specifications when using NI-DCPower Merged Channels, refer to Effect of Merging Channels on Performance Specifications in the PXIe-4147 User Manual.

Isolation

Isolation voltage, any pin to earth ground[23]23 Channels isolated from earth ground, but share a common LO for all channels (bank isolation).

60 V DC, CAT I

Withstand voltage

800 Vpk

Protection

Absolute maximum voltage to Output LO, all pins

Output HI

±10 V

All other pins

±60 V

Output channel protection

Overcurrent or overvoltage

Automatic shutdown, output disconnect relay opens

Overtemperature

Automatic shutdown, output disconnect relay opens

Guard Output Characteristics

Cable guard

Output impedance

2 kΩ, nominal

Offset voltage

1 mV, typical

Output Resistance Programming Accuracy

Table 3. Output Resistance Programming Accuracy
Current Level/Limit Range Voltage Mode Current Mode
Programmable Resistance Range Accuracy, ±(% of Resistance Setting + Offset)24 Accuracy is typical and applies within ±5 °C of last self calibration.[24] Programmable Resistance Range Accuracy, ±(% of resistance setting || Offset)[24]
1 μA 0 to ±4 MΩ 0.05% + 100 Ω ±2.5 MΩ to ±infinity 0.05% || 100 GΩ
10 μA 0 to ±400 kΩ 0.05% + 10 Ω ±250 kΩ to ±infinity 0.05% || 10 GΩ
100 μA 0 to ±40 kΩ 0.05% + 1 Ω ±25 kΩ to ±infinity 0.05% || 1 GΩ
1 mA 0 to ±4 kΩ 0.05% + 100 mΩ ±2.5 kΩ to ±infinity 0.05% || 100 MΩ
10 mA 0 to ±400 Ω 0.05% + 10 mΩ ±250 Ω to ±infinity 0.05% || 10 MΩ
100 mA 0 to ±40 Ω 0.05% + 1 mΩ ±25 Ω to ±infinity 0.05% || 1 MΩ
3 A 0 to ±1.25 Ω 0.08% + 100 μΩ ±750 mΩ to ±infinity 0.08% || 10 kΩ

Measurement and Update Timing

Available sample rates[25]25 When source-measuring, both the NI-DCPowerSource Delay and Aperture Time properties affect the sampling rate. When taking a measure record, only the Aperture Time property affects the sampling rate.

(1.8 MS/s)/N, nominal

where

  • N = 1, 2, 3, … 224
  • S is samples

Sample rate accuracy

Equal to PXIe_CLK100 accuracy, nominal

Maximum measure rate to host

1.8 MS/s per channel, continuous, nominal

Maximum source update rate[26]26 As the source delay is adjusted or if advanced sequencing is used, maximum source update rates may vary.

100,000 updates/s, nominal

Input trigger to

Source event delay

10 µs, nominal

Source event jitter

2 µspk-pk, nominal

Measure event jitter

2 µspk-pk, nominal

Triggers

Input Triggers

Types

Start

Source

Sequence Advance

Measure

Sources (PXI trigger lines 0 to 7)[27]27 Pulse widths and logic levels are compliant with PXI Express Hardware Specification Revision 1.0 ECN 1.

Polarity

Active high (not configurable)

Minimum pulse width

100 ns

Destinations[28]28 Input triggers can come from any source (PXI trigger or software trigger) and be exported to any PXI trigger line. This allows for easier multi-board synchronization regardless of the trigger source. (PXI trigger lines 0 to 7)[27]

Polarity

Active high (not configurable)

Minimum pulse width

>200 ns

Output Triggers (Events)

Types

Source Complete

Sequence Iteration Complete

Sequence Engine Done

Measure Complete

Destinations (PXI trigger lines 0 to 7)[27]

Polarity

Active high (not configurable)

Pulse width

230 ns

Physical

Dimensions

3U, one-slot, PXI Express/CompactPCI Express module

2.0 cm × 13.0 cm × 21.6 cm (0.8 in. × 5.1 in. × 8.5 in.)

Weight

20 W

448 g (15.8 oz)

40 W

428 g (15.1 oz)

Front panel connectors

25-position D-SUB, male

Calibration Interval

Recommended calibration interval

1 year

Power Requirements

+3.3 V

1 A, typical

+12 V

1.3 A, typical at idle; 6 A, maximum at full load

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature and Humidity

Temperature

Operating

0 °C to 55 °C [29]29 Not all chassis can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to PXI chassis specifications to determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.

Storage

-40 °C to 71 °C

Humidity

Operating

10% to 90%, noncondensing [30]30 When transitioning a device from a storage or operation environment with relative humidity above 70%, device should be allowed to stabilize in the lower humidity environment for several hours before use. Refer to the PXIe-4147Programming and Measurement Accuracy/Resolution specifications for additional performance derating when operating above 70% relative humidity.

Storage

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Pollution Degree

2

Maximum altitude

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

1 The ambient temperature of a PXI system is defined as the temperature at the chassis fan inlet (air intake).

2 For increased capability, NI recommends installing the PXIe-4147 in a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W.

3 Channels isolated from earth ground, but share a common LO for all channels (bank isolation).

4 Power limit defined by voltage measured between HI and LO terminals.

5 Sourcing power may be limited by total power available from the chassis power supply. Refer to the Performing a Power Budget on a PXI/PXIe System article for more information.

6 When sinking more than 15 W into the PXIe-4147, transients may not exceed 200 mW/µs.

7 Refer to the Remote Sense and Load Regulation sections for additional accuracy derating and conditions.

8 Temperature coefficient applies beyond 23 °C±5 °C ambient within ±5 °C of Tcal.

9 Tcal is the internal device temperature recorded by the PXIe-4147 at the completion of the last self-calibration.

10 Multiple-channel specifications apply whenever two or more channels are connected and sourcing/sinking current. Multiple-channel specifications account for interactions between the channels when operated at high current, including board heating.

11 Single-channel specifications assume only one channel is connected and sourcing/sinking current which results in improved accuracy due to the reduction of effects between the channels, including board heating. When transitioning from a multiple-channel configuration to a single-channel configuration, a ten-minute cool down period is required to meet Single Channel accuracy specifications.

12 Relative humidity between 10% and 70%, noncondensing. When operating above 70% relative humidity, add 30 pA to current accuracy specifications.

13 Temperature coefficient applies beyond 23 °C±5 °C ambient within ±5 °C of Tcal.

14 Tcal is the internal device temperature recorded by the PXIe-4147 at the completion of the last self-calibration.

15 Multiple-channel specifications apply whenever two or more channels are connected and sourcing/sinking current. Multiple-channel specifications account for interactions between the channels when operated at high current, including board heating.

16 Single-channel specifications assume only one channel is connected and sourcing/sinking current which results in improved accuracy due to the reduction of effects between the channels, including board heating. When transitioning from a multiple-channel configuration to a single-channel configuration, a ten-minute cool down period is required to meet Single Channel accuracy specifications.

17 10 Hz to 20 MHz bandwidth. PXIe-4147 configured for normal transient response.

18 Measured as the time to settle to within 0.1% of step amplitude, PXIe-4147 configured for fast transient response.

19 Current limit set to ≥30 μA and ≥20% of the selected current limit range.

20 Voltage limit set to ≥2 V, resistive load set to 1 V/selected current range.

21 Time to recover within 10 mV after a load current change from 10% to 90% of range, PXIe-4147 configured for fast transient response.

22 At the output terminals of attached TB-414X Screw Terminal Connector Kit.

23 Channels isolated from earth ground, but share a common LO for all channels (bank isolation).

24 Accuracy is typical and applies within ±5 °C of last self calibration.

25 When source-measuring, both the NI-DCPowerSource Delay and Aperture Time properties affect the sampling rate. When taking a measure record, only the Aperture Time property affects the sampling rate.

26 As the source delay is adjusted or if advanced sequencing is used, maximum source update rates may vary.

27 Pulse widths and logic levels are compliant with PXI Express Hardware Specification Revision 1.0 ECN 1.

28 Input triggers can come from any source (PXI trigger or software trigger) and be exported to any PXI trigger line. This allows for easier multi-board synchronization regardless of the trigger source.

29 Not all chassis can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to PXI chassis specifications to determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.

30 When transitioning a device from a storage or operation environment with relative humidity above 70%, device should be allowed to stabilize in the lower humidity environment for several hours before use. Refer to the PXIe-4147Programming and Measurement Accuracy/Resolution specifications for additional performance derating when operating above 70% relative humidity.