Components of a PXIe-4468 System

The PXIe-4468 is designed for use in a system that includes other hardware components, drivers, and software.

Notice A system and the surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in the PXIe-4468 Specifications.

The following list defines the minimum required hardware and software for a system that includes a PXIe-4468.

Table 2. System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis
1378

 A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-4468 and supplies power, communication, and timing for PXIe-4468 functions.
PXI Controller or PXI Remote Control Module
1378

 You can install a PXI controller or a PXI remote control (MXI) module depending on your system requirements. These components, installed in the same PXI chassis as the PXIe-4468, interface with the instrument using NI device drivers.
Sound and Vibration Module
1378

 Your sound and vibration module.
Cables and Accessories
1378

 Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for measurements. Refer to Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance.
NI-DAQmx Driver
1378

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXIe-4468 and execute measurements using the PXIe-4468.
Note NI recommends to always use the most current version of NI-DAQmx with the PXIe-4468. You can find the NI-DAQmx driver requirements in the NI-DAQmx Readme.
NI Applications
1378

 NI-DAQmx offers driver support for the following applications:
  • LabVIEW
  • LabWindows/CVI
  • NI-DAQmx Measurement Studio Integration (Measurement Studio 2019)
  • SignalExpress
  • ANSI C
  • .NET
  • Python

Cables and Accessories

NI recommends using the following cables and accessories with your module.

Table 3. Cables and Accessories
Accessory Description Notes Part Number
1-Pin BNC (Male or Female) to 1-Pin SMB Female, 50 Ω Coaxial Cable For both connector variants 189425-0R6
10-32 Male to 1-Pin BNC Male, Low-Noise Coaxial Cable For both connector variants 780966-01
Mini XLR Female Microphone Cable
  • For the PXIe-4468 with Mini-XLR
  • 0.46 M length
 140151-0R46
1-Pin BNC Male to 1-Pin BNC Male Coaxial Cable For the PXIe-4468 with BNC 779697-02
PXI Slot Blockers Set of 5 199198-01

Programming Options

You can use the NI-DAQmx Driver to program your instrument in the supported ADE of your choice

  • NI-DAQmx—Use NI-DAQmx to communicate with and control your sound and vibration instrument.
    • LabVIEW
    • LabVIEW Real-Time Module
    • LabWindows/CVI
    • LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Module
    • NI-DAQmx Measurement Studio Integration (Measurement Studio 2019)
    • SignalExpress