Low-Cost 6
1
⁄
2
-Digit Multimeters
NI PXI-4065, NI PCI-4065, NI PCIe-4065,
NI USB-4065
NEW!
• Basic 6
1
⁄
2
-digit digital multimeters
(DMMs) for PXI, PCI, PCI Express,
and USB
• 7 built-in measurement modes –
AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, 2- or
4-wire resistance, and diode test
• ±300 VDC/V
rms
isolation
• 10 readings/s maximum at 6
1
⁄
2
digits
• Ideally suited for OEMs, educational
labs, and production test
For increased accuracy, resolution,
measurement speed, and functionality,
consider NI 407x FlexDMM devices.
1
PXI-4065
Operating Systems
• Windows Vista/XP/2000
Recommended Software
•
•
•
•
•
LabVIEW
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
1
LabWindows
™
/CVI
Measurement Studio
LabVIEW SignalExpress
Other Compatible Software
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• C/C
++
Driver Software (included)
• NI-DMM
• NI-DMM Soft Front Panel
• DMM/Switch Express VI
only
Overview
National Instruments 4065 devices are low-cost 6
1
⁄
2
-digit PXI, PCI,
PCI Express, and USB DMMs for the measurement of voltage, current,
and resistance, or for diode test. They are ideally suited for OEMs,
educational laboratories, or other cost-conscious test and measurement
facilities. With ±300 VDC/V
rms
of isolation, current measurements up to
3 A, and 2- or 4-wire resistance measurements, NI 4065 DMMs provide
a complete multimeter solution for basic 6
1
⁄
2
-digit measurement needs.
For higher-performance requirements, consider using NI 407x PCI
and PXI FlexDMM devices. They combine industry-leading accuracy and
resolution at 6
1
⁄
2
and 7
1
⁄
2
digits with 1.8 MS/s digitizer capability for faster
sampling rates in production test environments.
Efficient Mixture of Accuracy, Resolution,
and Speed
NI 4065 DMMs offer 6
1
⁄
2
digits of resolution at up to 10 readings/s and
up to 3000 readings/s at lower resolutions. By trading off speed for
resolution, you can maximize measurement quality and throughput.
NI 4065 DMMs also offer comparable accuracy over a 24-hour cycle
or one year of an external calibration to other GPIB, LAN, or USB-based
Digits
6
1
⁄
2
5
1
⁄
2
4
1
⁄
2
Resolution (bits)
22
18
15
Reading Rate (S/s)
10
1500
3000
Table 1. NI 4065 Reading Rates versus Resolution
Flexible Software Improves Usability
You can program NI 4065 DMMs through a standard application
programming interface (API) in NI LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI or
Microsoft programming languages. For simple benchtop measurements,
the NI-DMM Soft Front Panel provides the common display and interface
found on traditional DMMs to make simple measurements quickly and
easily. When combined with switches, the DMM/Switch Express VI can
rapidly develop a high-channel-count data-logging system with a single
function call in LabVIEW. In LabVIEW SignalExpress, the DMM/Switch
Express VI sets up a live data logger without any programming.
6
1
⁄
2
-digit DMMs on the market. With an NI 4065, there is no need to
sacrifice basic measurement quality for a low selling price.
For higher resolution, accuracy, or speed, consider using one of the
NI 407x 6
1
⁄
2
-digit FlexDMM devices. The PCI-4070 can accurately measure
100 readings/s at 6
1
⁄
2
digits with 31 ppm of DC voltage accuracy over a
two-year period. This represents a 3X improvement over the NI 4065
DMMs for accuracy and noise. The PXI-4071 is also available with
measurements at 7
1
⁄
2
digits up to 1000 V. For more information on the
complete line of National Instruments DMMs, visit
ni.com/multimeters.
Low-Cost 6
1
⁄
2
-Digit Multimeters
Integration with Switching
NI PXI-4065
You can easily combine the NI PXI-4065 DMM with NI PXI switches in the
low-cost NI PXI-1033 integrated chassis and controller to create high-
channel-count, 6
1
⁄
2
-digit data-logging systems with up to 588 channels.
You can configure these systems, controllable from any PCI Express or
ExpressCard slot on a PC or laptop computer, with more than 100
available PXI switch topologies. For further system expansion, you can
add more than 3,000 channels with each additional 18-slot PXI chassis.
Figure 3. Use the USB-4065 with USB-controlled switching for a complete
DMM/switch solution.
Ordering Information
Figure 1. Expand channel count with PXI switching.
NI USB-4065, PCI-4065 and PCIe-4065
You can integrate NI 4065 DMMs with stand-alone switching using the
4- or 12-slot USB Switch Mainframes from National Instruments. You can
configure these switch systems, controllable from any available USB port
on a PC or laptop computer, with more than 50 available SCXI switch
topologies. For existing SCXI switch systems, the NI 4065 DMMs can also
provide control via the AUX connector on the front of the DMM. Switching
offers a simple method of channel expansion for data-logging systems
based on an NI 4065.
NI PXI-4065............................................................................780011-01
NI PCI-4065............................................................................779770-01
NI PCIe-4065..........................................................................779771-01
NI USB-4065 ..........................................................................780152-01
Includes the standard P-1 probe set and NI-DMM software.
Accessories for PXI
NI PXI-1033 (chassis and integrated MXI Express controller,
1 PXI Express port, 3 m cable) ..............................................779756-01
NI PXI-2527 (300 V, 64-channel multiplexer) ........................778572-27
Accessories for USB, PCI, and PCI Express
NI USB Switch Mainframe (4-slot) ......................................778570-01
NI SCXI-1127 (300 V, 64-channel multiplexer)......................776572-27
General Accessories
P-1 Probe Set (standard)........................................................761000-01
P-2 Probe Set (additional connectors) ..................................184698-01
P-3 Probe Set (banana plug to bare wire) ............................185692-01
CSM-10 A (10 A current shunt) ............................................777488-02
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For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory
information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to
ni.com/multimeters.
Figure 2. Expand channel count with USB-controlled switching.
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Low-Cost 6
1
⁄
2
-Digit Multimeters
Specifications
DC Specifications
Resolution (Digits)
6
1
⁄
2
Reading Rate
1
(S/s)
0.6 (0.5)
6 (5)
10 (8.33)
30 (25)
60 (50)
900
1,500
3,000
Aperture Time (NPLC)
100
10
6
2
1
0.06
0.04
0.02
RMS Noise
2
(ppm of range)
0.06
0.2
0.25
0.4
0.55
1.7
2.5
11.5
5
1
⁄
2
4
1
⁄
2
1
Specified
2
for 60 Hz and (50 Hz) operation
Measured on the 10 V range
DC Voltage ± (ppm of reading + ppm of range)
1
Range
100 mV
3
1V
10 V
100 V
300 V
1
ppm
2
Relative
Resolution
100 nV
1 µV
10 µV
100 µV
1 mV
Input Resistance
4
>10 GΩ, 10 MΩ
>10 GΩ, 10 MΩ
>10 GΩ, 10 MΩ
10 MΩ
10 MΩ
24-Hour
2
, T
cal
±1 °C
30 + 30
20 + 6
15 + 5
20 + 6
20 + 20
90-Day, T
cal
±5 °C
65 + 35
65 + 7
65 + 6
75 + 7
75 + 20
1-Year, T
cal
±5 °C
90 + 35
90 + 7
90 + 6
110 + 7
110 + 20
Tempco (0 to 55 °C)
5+2
5 + 0.2
5 + 0.2
6 + 0.2
6 + 0.5
(part per million) = 0.0001%
to external calibration source
3
With offset nulling
4
Default input resistance is 10 MΩ
T
cal
= temperature at which last external calibration was performed NI factory calibration is 23 ˚C ± 1 ˚C
Tempco = temperature coefficient
DC Current ± (ppm of reading + ppm of range)
Range
10 mA
100 mA
1A
3A
1
Add
2
Relative
Resolution
10 nA
100 nA
1 µA
3 µA
Burden Voltage (typical)
<60 mV
<0.6 V
<0.35 V
<1 V
24-Hour
2
, T
cal
±1 °C
50 + 100
100 + 40
500 + 60
1000
1
+ 200
90-Day, T
cal
±5 °C
300 + 200
300 + 50
800 + 100
1200
1
+ 200
1-Year, T
cal
±5 °C
500 + 200
500 + 50
1000 + 100
1200
1
+ 200
Tempco (0 to 55 °C)
30 + 20
30 + 5
65 + 10
65 + 20
650 ppm/A of reading for currents above 1.5 A
to external calibration source
Resistance (4- and 2-Wire) ± (ppm of reading + ppm of range)
Range
100
Ω
1 kΩ
10 kΩ
100 kΩ
1 MΩ
10 MΩ
100 MΩ
1
Relative
Resolution
100 µΩ
1 mΩ
10 mΩ
100 mΩ
1
Ω
10
Ω
100
Ω
Test Current
1 mA
1 mA
100 µA
10 µA
5 µA
500 nA
500 nA || 10 MΩ
24-Hour
1
, T
cal
±1 °C
30 + 30
20 + 6
20 + 6
20 + 6
20 + 10
150 + 10
2000 + 20
90-Day, T
cal
±5 °C
95 + 40
95 + 10
95 + 10
95 + 10
110 + 12
400 + 12
6000 + 40
1-Year, T
cal
±5 °C
110 + 40
110 + 10
110 + 10
110 + 10
125 + 12
500 + 12
8000 + 40
Tempco (0 to 55 °C)
8+3
8+1
8+1
8+1
10 + 1
30 + 2
400 + 4
to external calibration source
Specifications are for 4-wire measurements. For 2-wire measurements, perform offset nulling or add 200 mΩ to reading.
Diode Test
1
Range
10 V
1
Can
Resolution
10 µV
Test Current
100 µA, 1 mA
Accuracy
Add 50 ppm of reading and 50 ppm of range to 10 VDC voltage specifications.
be used to test p-n junctions, LEDs, or zener diodes up to 10 V.=
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1
⁄
2
-Digit Multimeters
DC Functions General Specifications
Effective common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
(1 kΩ resistance in LO lead).................................................. >150 dB (DC, 50 and 60 Hz ± 1%) with second-order DC noise rejection,
10 PLC aperture
Maximum 4-wire lead resistance.......................................... Use the lesser of 10% of range or 1 kΩ
Overrange............................................................................... 105% of range except 300 V and 3 A range
DC voltage input bias current................................................ <40 pA at 23 °C (typical)
AC Specifications
Digits
6
1
⁄
2
5
1
⁄
2
4
1
⁄
2
Desired Bandwidth
10 Hz to 100 kHz
100 Hz to 100 kHz
500 Hz to 100 kHz
Recommended Reading Rate
1 S/s
10 S/s
100 S/s
AC Voltage ± (% of reading + % of range)
Range (Peak Voltage)
200 mV (±320 mV)
2 V (±3.2 V)
20 V (±32 V)
300 V (±425 V)
Tempco = temperature coefficient
Frequency
10 to 40 Hz
>40 Hz to 20 kHz
>20 to 50 kHz
>50 to 100 kHz
24-Hour, T
cal
±1 °C
1.5 + 0.04
0.2 + 0.04
0.3 + 0.04
1.5 + 0.08
90-Day, T
cal
±5 °C
2 + 0.05
0.2 + 0.05
0.3 + 0.05
1.5 + 0.08
1-Year, T
cal
±5 °C
2 + 0.05
0.2 + 0.05
0.3 + 0.05
1.5 + 0.08
Tempco (0 to 55 ˚C)
0.01 + 0.003
0.005 + 0.003
0.01 + 0.003
0.02 + 0.005
AC Current ± (% of reading + % of range)
Range (Peak Current)
10 mA (±15 mA)
100 mA (±150 mA)
500 mA (±750 mA)
3 A (±4.2 A)
Tempco = temperature coefficient
Frequency
10 to 40 Hz
>40 Hz to 5 kHz
24-Hour, T
cal
±1 °C
1.6 + 0.05
0.3 + 0.05
90-Day, T
cal
±5 °C
2.1 + 0.05
0.3 + 0.06
1-Year, T
cal
±5 °C
2.1 + 0.05
0.3 + 0.06
Tempco (0 to 55 ˚C)
0.015 + 0.03
0.015 + 0.03
High Crest Factor Additional Error
1
Crest Factor
1 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
1
Applicable
2
For
Additional Error (% of reading)
0.05%
0.1%
1%
2
for non-sine wave signals up to the rated peak voltage/current or bandwidth
frequencies above 2 kHz
AC Functions General Specifications
Input impedance ....................................................................
Input coupling ........................................................................
Maximum volt-hertz product .................................................
Maximum DC voltage component .........................................
CMRR (1 kΩ resistance in LO lead) ......................................
Overrange...............................................................................
10 MΩ in parallel with 200 pF
AC coupling
>3 x 10
7
V-Hz
250 V
>70 dB (DC to 60 Hz)
105% of range except 300 V, 3 A range
1 year recommended
Up to 300 VDC
Up to 300 VDC, 300 V
rms,
450 V
p
F 3.15 A 250 V fast-acting fuse, user-replaceable
General Specifications
External calibration interval ..................................................
Input protection
Resistance, diode ..............................................................
DC V, AC V .........................................................................
DC I and AC I .....................................................................
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Low-Cost 6
1
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-Digit Multimeters
Maximum common-mode voltage......................................... 300 VDC or V
rms
Input terminals....................................................................... Gold-plated low-thermal emf solid copper
Dimensions ............................................................................ PXI: 3U, 1 slot, PXI/CompactPCI module; 21.6 by 2.0 by 13.0 cm (8.5 by 0.8 by 5.1 in.)
PCI/PCI Express: 1 slot, PCI or PCI Express board; 18.3 by 12 cm (7.2 by 4.72 in.)
USB: 17.8 by 10.4 by 3.3 cm (7.0 by 4.1 by 1.3 in.)
Operating temperature .......................................................... PXI: 0 to 55 °C; PCI/PCI Express: 0 to 40 °C; USB: 0 to 45°C
Storage temperature.............................................................. -40 to 70 °C
Relative humidity ................................................................... Up to 95% at 40 °C
Measurement category.......................................................... CAT II
Pollution degree..................................................................... 2
Approved at altitudes ............................................................ Up to 2000 m
Safety
An NI 4065 meets the requirements of the following standards of safety and electrical equipment 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 visit
ni.com/certification,
search by model number or product line,
and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity
• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A
Note:
For EMC compliance, operate this device according to product documentation.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Note:
Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this
product, visit
ni.com/certification,
search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
EU Customers:
At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling
centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit
ni.com/environment/weee.htm.
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