PXIe-4080 4082

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
PXIe-4080/4082
PXIe, 6½-Digit, ±300 V, Onboard 1.8 MS/s Isolated Digitizer, L and C
Measurement Support, PXI Digital Multimeter
This document contains the verification and adjustment procedures for the PXIe-4080/4082.
Refer to ni.com/calibration for more information about calibration solutions.
Contents
Required Software.....................................................................................................................2
Related Documentation.............................................................................................................2
Password................................................................................................................................... 2
Calibration Interval................................................................................................................... 2
Test Equipment..........................................................................................................................2
Calibration Procedures.............................................................................................................. 3
Initial Setup............................................................................................................................... 4
Test Conditions..........................................................................................................................4
As-Found and As-Left Limits................................................................................................... 5
Verification................................................................................................................................5
Verifying DC Voltage........................................................................................................5
Verifying AC Voltage........................................................................................................7
Verifying 4-Wire Resistance........................................................................................... 10
Verifying 2-Wire Resistance........................................................................................... 11
Verifying DC Current......................................................................................................14
Verifying AC Current......................................................................................................16
Verifying Capacitance and Inductance............................................................................17
Adjustment.............................................................................................................................. 18
Adjusting DC Voltage..................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting Resistance.......................................................................................................19
Adjusting AC Voltage..................................................................................................... 23
Adjusting Current............................................................................................................25
Adjusting Capacitance and Inductance........................................................................... 26
Completing the Adjustment Procedures......................................................................... 27
Reverification..........................................................................................................................27
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 27
Required Software
Calibrating the PXIe-4080/4082 requires you to install the following software on the
calibration system:
• NI-DMM version 15.2 or later
You can download all required software from ni.com/downloads.
Related Documentation
For additional information, refer to the following documents as you perform the calibration
procedure:
• NI Digital Multimeters Help
• NI PXIe-4080/4081/4082 Getting Started Guide
• PXIe-4080 Specifications
• PXIe-4082 Specifications
Visit ni.com/manuals for the latest versions of these documents.
Password
The default password for password-protected operations is NI.
Calibration Interval
Recommended calibration interval 2 years
Test Equipment
The following table lists the equipment required for calibrating your device. If you do not have
the recommended instruments, use these specifications to select a substitute calibration
standard.
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Equipment Recommended Where Used Minimum Requirements
Models
Multifunction Fluke 5720A or Voltage, Current, Maintained at 90 day

calibrator Fluke 5730A Resistance specifications
Two sets of low Fluke 5440 Voltage, Current Shielded twisted pair
thermal electromotive (1 set), copper cables with copper
force (EMF) copper Resistance (2 or gold-plated copper
cables sets) banana plugs
Banana shorting bar Pomona 5145 DCV, 2-Wire ≤ 40 mΩ resistance

Resistance
Double banana plug Pomona 5405 2-Wire Gold-plated copper

with binding posts Resistance
Two insulated low Pomona 2305 2-Wire Gold-plated copper

thermal EMF spade Resistance
lugs
25 Ω, 125 Ω, 5 kΩ, 100 Capacitance and • ≤ 1 % tolerance

kΩ resistors Inductance • ≤ 5 ppm/C
(adjustment only) temperature
coefficient
• ≤ 1 inch from resistor
to DMM terminals
270 pF, 1 nF, 100 nF, IET SCA series Capacitance ≤ 0.1% uncertainty
10 µF, 1000 µF
capacitors
Banana-to-banana coax Pasternack PE3005 Capacitance ≤ 40 pF

cable
Calibration Procedures
The calibration process includes the following steps:
• Initial Setup - Set up the test equipment.
• Verification Procedures - Verify the existing operation of the device. This step confirms
whether the device is operating within its specified range prior to calibration.
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• Adjustment Procedures - Perform an external adjustment of the device that adjusts the
calibration constants with respect to standards of known values.
• Reverification - Repeat the verification procedure to ensure that the device is operating
within its specifications after adjustment.
Initial Setup
Note Ensure that both the calibrator and the PXIe-4080/4082 are warmed up for at
least 60 minutes before you begin this procedure.
To set up the test equipment, complete the following steps:

1. Remove all connections from the four inputs on the PXIe-4080/4082.
2. Verify that the calibrator has been calibrated within the time limits specified in the Test
Equipment section, and that DC zeros calibration has been performed within the last 30
days. Consult the calibrator user documentation for instructions.
Test Conditions
The following setup and environmental conditions are required to ensure the PXIe-4080/4082
meets published specifications:
• Ensure that the PXI Express chassis fan speed is set to HIGH and that the fan filters are
clean.
• Use PXI Express filler panels in all vacant slots to allow proper cooling.
• Plug the PXI Express chassis and the calibrator into the same power strip to avoid ground
loops.
• Power on and warm up both the calibrator and the PXIe-4080/4082 for at least 60
minutes before beginning this calibration procedure.
• Maintain an ambient temperature of 23 ±1 °C.
• Maintain an ambient relative humidity of less than 80%.
• Allow the calibrator to settle fully before taking any measurements. Consult the calibrator
user documentation for instructions.
• Allow the thermal EMF enough time to stabilize when you change connections to the
calibrator or the PXIe-4080/4082. The suggested time periods are stated where necessary
throughout this document.
• Keep a shorting bar connected between the V-GUARD and GROUND binding posts of
the calibrator at all times.
• Clean any oxidation from the banana plugs on the cables before plugging them into the
binding posts of the calibrator or the connectors of the PXIe-4080/4082. Oxidation

tarnishes the copper plugs so that they appear dull rather than shiny and leads to greater
thermal EMF.
• Prevent the cables from moving or vibrating by taping or strapping them to a
nonvibrating surface. Movement or vibration causes triboelectric effects that can result in
measurement errors.
As-Found and As-Left Limits

The as-found limits are the published 2-year specifications for the device. NI uses these limits
to determine whether the device meets the device specifications when it is received for
calibration.
The as-left limits are based on the published 24-hour specifications for the device, with
consideration for measurement uncertainty. NI uses these limits to determine whether the
device will meet the device specifications over its calibration interval.
Where a TUR of less than 4:1 was determined, a guardband technique was applied to the test
limits to maintain the same Probability of False Accepts (PFA) as if it was 4:1. The method
selected was the ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 method 6: Guard Bands Based on Test Uncertainty
Ratio.
Verification
The performance verification procedures assume that adequate traceable uncertainties are
available for the calibration references.
You can use the verification procedures described in this section for both pre-adjustment and
post-adjustment verification. You can omit sections (for example, the Verifying AC Current
section), however, any function not verified during post-adjustment will no longer be traceable
and should not be used for measurements.
Note Self-calibrate the PXIe-4080/4082 before performing verification procedures.
Verifying DC Voltage
Complete the following steps to verify DC voltage:
1. Plug in the shorting bar across the HI and LO terminals on the PXIe-4080/4082.
2. Wait two minutes for thermal EMF to stabilize.
3. Reset the PXIe-4080/4082.
4. Initialize the PXIe-4080/4082 for DC Voltage with a range of 100 mV and resolution of
6.5 digits.
5. Verify the accuracy for each configuration in the following table:
a) Acquire the measurement at each specified range and input resistance.
b) Compare to the specified limits.

DMM Settings As-Found Limits As-Left Limits
Range Input Resistance Lower Upper Lower Upper
100 mV >10 GΩ/10 MΩ -4.0 µV 4.0 µV -3.0 µV 3.0 µV

1V >10 GΩ/10 MΩ -8 µV 8 µV -4 µV 4 µV
10 V >10 GΩ/10 MΩ -0.06 mV 0.06 mV -0.02 mV 0.02 mV
100 V 10 MΩ -0.6 mV 0.6 mV -0.2 mV 0.2 mV
300 V 10 MΩ -6 mV 6 mV -2 mV 2 mV
6. Remove the shorting bar from the PXIe-4080/4082.
7. Set the calibrator to Standby.
8. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low thermal EMF cables according to
the following figure.
Figure 1. Voltage Connection Configuration
OUTPUT SENSE
A
NI DMM Calibrator
HI HI AUX V-GUARD GROUND

CURRENT
LO LO
Not Connected V-GUARD
9. Wait two minutes for the thermal EMF to stabilize.

10. Set the PXIe-4080/4082 and Calibrator configuration as shown the following table.
11. Acquire the specified measurements and record them for use as the offset nulls in the
following steps.
DMM Settings Calibrator Settings
Range Input Resistance Range DCV Amplitude
100 mV > 10 GΩ 2.2 V 0V

100 mV 10 MΩ 2.2 V 0V

a) Set the PXIe-4080/4082 to the specified configuration and commit.
b) Set the calibrator to the specified configuration and allow it to settle.
c) Acquire the specified measurement.
d) Subtract the appropriate offset null you recorded previously and compare the result
to the limits.
e) Repeat for each listed input resistance.
f) Set the calibrator to Standby.
DMM Settings Calibrator As-Found Limits (V) As-Left Limits (V)

Settings
Range Input DCV Lower Upper Lower Upper
Resistance Amplitude1
100 mV >10 GΩ/ 100 mV 0.0999935 0.1000065 0.0999971 0.1000029

10 MΩ
-100 mV -0.1000065 -0.0999935 -0.1000029 -0.0999971
1V >10 GΩ/ 1V 0.999969 1.000031 0.999989 1.000011
10 MΩ
-1 V -1.000031 -0.999969 -1.000011 -0.999989
10 V >10 GΩ/ 10 V 9.99969 10.00031 9.99993 10.00007
10 MΩ
-10 V -10.00031 -9.99969 -10.00007 -9.99993
100 V 10 MΩ 100 V 99.9959 100.0041 99.9989 100.0011
-100 V -100.0041 -99.9959 -100.0011 -99.9989
300 V 10 MΩ 300 V 299.984 300.017 299.995 300.005
-300 V -300.017 -299.984 -300.005 -299.995
You have completed verifying the DC voltage mode of the PXIe-4080/4082. Select one of the
following options:
• If you want to continue verifying other modes, go to the Verifying AC Voltage section.
• If you do not want to verify any additional modes, and you are performing a pre-
adjustment verification, close the session.
• If you do not want to verify any additional modes, and you want to update the verification
time stamp, complete the following steps:
1. Open a new calibration session to the instrument (with correct calibration password).
2. Close the calibration session with the Action set to Save.
Verifying AC Voltage
Complete the following steps to verify AC voltage:
1. Set the calibrator to Standby mode.
1 For the ± 100 mV test points, lock the calibrator range to 2.2 V.

2. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low leakage cables, as shown in
Figure 1. on page 6.
4. Initialize the PXIe-4080/4082 for AC Voltage with a range of 50 mV and resolution of
6.5 digits.
a) Set the PXIe-4080/4082 to the listed configuration and commit.
b) Set the Calibrator to the listed configuration and allow it to settle.
c) Acquire the specified measurement and compare the result to the limits.
d) Repeat for each listed coupling.
e) Set the calibrator to Standby.
DMM Settings Calibrator Settings As-Found Limits (V)

Range Coupling Amplitude Frequency Lower Upper
50 mV AC / DC 5 mV 1 kHz 0.0049775 0.0050225

DC 50 mV 30 Hz 0.0499300 0.0500700
AC / DC 50 mV 50 Hz 0.0499550 0.0500450
50 mV 1 kHz 0.0499550 0.0500450
500 mV 50 mV 1 kHz 0.049875 0.050125
50 mV 50 mV 20 kHz 0.0499550 0.0500450
50 mV 50 kHz 0.0499350 0.0500650
50 mV 100 kHz 0.0497100 0.0502900
50 mV 300 kHz 0.0484500 0.0515500
500 mV DC 500 mV 30 Hz 0.499450 0.500550
AC / DC 500 mV 50 Hz 0.499650 0.500350
500 mV 1 kHz 0.499650 0.500350
5V 500 mV 1 kHz 0.49875 0.50125
500 mV 500 mV 20 kHz 0.499650 0.500350
500 mV 50 kHz 0.499450 0.500550
500 mV 100 kHz 0.497400 0.502600
500 mV 300 kHz 0.484750 0.515250

DMM Settings Calibrator Settings As-Found Limits (V)
Range Coupling Amplitude Frequency Lower Upper
5V DC 5V 30 Hz 4.99450 5.00550
AC / DC 5V 50 Hz 4.99650 5.00350
5V 1 kHz 4.99650 5.00350
50 V 5V 1 kHz 4.9875 5.0125
5V 5V 20 kHz 4.99650 5.00350
5V 50 kHz 4.99450 5.00550
5V 100 kHz 4.97400 5.02600
5V 300 kHz 4.84750 5.15250
50 V DC 50 V 30 Hz 49.9450 50.0550
AC /DC 50 V 50 Hz 49.9650 50.0350
50 V 1 kHz 49.9650 50.0350
300 V 50 V 1 kHz 49.915 50.085
50 V 50 V 20 kHz 49.9650 50.0350
50 V 50 kHz 49.9450 50.0550
50 V 100 kHz 49.7400 50.2600
50 V 300 kHz 48.4750 51.5250
300 V DC 219 V 30 Hz 218.751 219.249
AC / DC 300 V 50 Hz 299.790 300.210
219 V 1 kHz 218.831 219.170
219 V 20 kHz 218.831 219.170
219 V 50 kHz 218.743 219.257
219 V 100 kHz 217.845 220.155
70 V 300 kHz 67.750 72.250
You have completed verifying the AC voltage mode of the PXIe-4080/4082. Select one of the
following options:

• If you want to continue verifying other modes, proceed to the Verifying 4-Wire Resistance
section.
• If you do not want to verify any additional modes and you are performing a pre-
Verifying 4-Wire Resistance

Complete the following steps to verify 4-wire resistance:
1. Set the calibrator to Standby
2. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low thermal EMF cables, as shown in
Figure 2. 4-Wire Resistance Connection Configuration
OUTPUT SENSE
A
NI DMM Calibrator
HI HI
LO LO
HI SENSE HI SENSE
LO SENSE LO SENSE
AUX V-GUARD GROUND

CURRENT

5. Configure the PXIe-4080/4082 for 4-wire resistance measurements with a resolution of
6.5 digits.
a) Acquire the measurement at each specified configuration.
b) Compare to the specified tolerances.
Note Tolerances are provided instead of absolute limits because your
calibrator will have different discrete resistance values.

DMM Settings Calibrator Settings Tolerances
As-Found As-Left
Range Offset Resistance Ext Comp ppm of ppm ppm of ppm
Compensated Sense Reading of Reading of
Ohms (OCO) Range Range
10 MΩ Off 0Ω On None - 10 - 2
1 MΩ Off 0Ω On None - 10 - 2
100 Off 0Ω On None - 8 - 4
kΩ
10 kΩ On 0Ω On None - 3 - 2.2
1 kΩ On 0Ω On None - 3 - 2.2
100 Ω On 0Ω On None - 13.4 - 11.2
10 MΩ Off 10 MΩ On None 800 10 100 2

1 MΩ Off 1 MΩ On None 95 10 32 2
100 Off 100 kΩ On None 95 6 15 2
kΩ
10 kΩ On 10 kΩ On None 80 3 12 2.2
1 kΩ On 1 kΩ On None 80 3 18 2.2
100 Ω On 100 Ω On None 82 13.4 23 11.2
Note Apply an offset null to the 100 kΩ measurement by subtracting the

corresponding 0 Ω measurement in the 100 kΩ range.
You have completed verifying the 4-wire resistance mode of the PXIe-4080/4082. Select one
of the following options:
• If you want to continue verifying other modes, go to the Verifying 2-Wire Resistance
section.
Verifying 2-Wire Resistance

Complete the following steps to verify 2-wire resistance:

DMM Settings Tolerances (ppm of range)
Range OCO As-Found As-Left
100 MΩ Off 10 10
10 MΩ Off 10 2
1 MΩ Off 10 2
100 kΩ Off 10 6
10 kΩ On 23 22
1 kΩ On 203 202
100 Ω On 2015 2010
5. Remove the shorting bar from the PXIe-4080/4082.
As-Found As-Left
Range OCO Resistance Ext Comp ppm of ppm of ppm of ppm of
Sense Reading Range Reading Range
1 MΩ Off 0Ω Off None - - - -

100 kΩ Off 0Ω Off None - - - -
100 MΩ Off 100 MΩ Off None 3000 10 500 10

10 MΩ Off 10 MΩ Off None 800 10 100 2

As-Found As-Left
1 MΩ Off 1 MΩ Off None 95 10 32 2

100 kΩ Off 100 kΩ Off None 95 6 15 2
Note For the 1 MΩ and 100 kΩ measurements, subtract the corresponding

0 Ω measurement as an offset null.
Figure 3. 2-Wire Resistance Low Range Connection Configuration
OUTPUT SENSE
A
NI DMM Calibrator
HI HI AUX V-GUARD GROUND

CURRENT
LO LO
HI HI SENSE
LO LO SENSE


As-Found As-Left
10 kΩ Off 10 kΩ On 2-Wire 80 23 12 22
1 kΩ Off 1 kΩ On 2-Wire 80 203 12 202
100 Ω Off 100 Ω On 2-Wire 80 2015 15 2010
You have completed verifying the 2-wire resistance mode of the PXIe-4080/4082. Select one
of the following options:
• If you want to continue verifying other modes, go to the Verifying DC Current section.
• If you are performing a pre-adjustment verification, close the session.
Verifying DC Current
Complete the following steps to verify DC current:
1. Unplug all cables from the PXIe-4080/4082.
3. Initialize the PXIe-4080/4082 for DC current with a range of 20 mA and resolution of 6.5
digits.
a) Acquire the measurement at each specified range.
b) Compare to the specified limits.
DMM Range As-Found Limits As-Left Limits
Lower Upper Lower Upper
20 mA -4.00 µA 4.00 µA -0.30 µA 0.30 µA

200 mA -4.0 µA 4.0 µA -3.0 µA 3.0 µA
1A -50 µA 50 µA -15 µA 15 µA
6. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low leakage cables according to the
configuration in the following figure.

Figure 4. DC Current Connection Configuration
OUTPUT SENSE
A
NI DMM Calibrator
HI SENSE HI AUX V-GUARD GROUND

CURRENT
LO LO

b) Set the calibrator to the listed configuration and allow it to settle.
c) Acquire the specified measurement and compare to the limits.
d) Set the calibrator to Standby after you have completed all test points in the DMM
Range.
DMM Range Calibrator Output As-Found Limits (A) As-Left Limits (A)
Lower Upper Lower Upper
20 mA 18 mA 0.01798790 0.01801210 0.01799902 0.01800098

20 mA -18 mA -0.01801210 -0.01798790 -0.01800098 -0.01799902
200 mA 180 mA 0.1798970 0.1801030 0.1799894 0.1800106
200 mA -180 mA -0.1801030 -0.1798970 -0.1800106 -0.1799894
1A 900 mA 0.899320 0.900680 0.899942 0.900058
1A -900 mA -0.900680 -0.899320 -0.900058 -0.899942
You have completed verifying the DC current of the PXIe-4080/4082. Select one of the
following options:

• If you want to continue verifying other modes, go to the Verifying AC Current section.
Verifying AC Current
Complete the following steps to verify AC current:
2. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low leakage cables as shown in
4. Initialize the PXIe-4080/4082 for AC Current with a range of 10mA and a resolution of
6.5 digits.
b) Set the Calibrator to the listed configuration and allow it to settle.
c) Acquire the specified measurement and compare to the limits.
d) Set the calibrator to Standby if you have completed all test points in a DMM
Range.
Calibrator Settings DMM Range Limits (A)

Amplitude Frequency Lower Upper
1 mA 1 kHz 10 mA 0.00099760 0.00100240

10 mA 1 kHz 10 mA 0.00999400 0.01000600
10 mA 1 kHz 100 mA 0.0099760 0.0100240
100 mA 55 Hz 100 mA 0.0999400 0.1000600
100 mA 5 kHz 1A 0.099700 0.100300
1A 1 kHz 1A 0.998800 1.001200
You have completed verifying AC current for the PXIe-4080/4082. Select one of the following
options:

• If you want to continue verifying the PXIe-4082, go to the Verifying Capacitance and
Inductance section.
• If you do not want to verify any additional modes and are performing a pre-adjustment
verification, close the session.
Verifying Capacitance and Inductance

Complete the following steps to verify capacitance and inductance for the PXIe-4082:
Note The PXIe-4082 inductance accuracy is theoretically verified if the
capacitance accuracy meets its specification. If you have access to precision
inductors, you can verify the inductance measurements by comparing your results
with the published accuracy specifications.
You can use different verification capacitors to verify each capacitance range. You can verify
two ranges with the same verification capacitor as long as its value is ≥ 10% of the higher
capacitance range. For example, you can use a 1 nF verification capacitor to test both the 10
nF and 1 nF ranges.
The following verification procedure assumes the use of verification capacitors with the
following values: 270 pF, 1 nF, 100 nF, 10 µF, and 1000 µF.
The configuration of the cables and fixtures should be consistent throughout each
measurement. If you are using cables to connect the verification capacitors to the inputs of the
PXIe-4082, minimize noise by ensuring that the cables remain fixed and do not move during
the measurement.
Keep direct contact with the verification capacitors to a minimum so that they are constantly
kept at the ambient temperature. After connecting a capacitor to the PXIe-4082, NI
recommends waiting 30 seconds for the capacitor temperature to stabilize.
Note You should know the total capacitance up to the banana connectors that plug
into the PXIe-4082 before performing the verification procedure.
1. Disconnect any fixtures or cables from the device.
2. Reset the PXIe-4082.
a) Connect the indicated standard to the device and wait the recommended settling
time.
b) Configure the device as indicated in DMM Range and take a measurement.
c) Compare the acquired value to the specified tolerances.
d) Repeat the previous steps for each standard listed in the table.

Standard Recommended Settling Time DMM Range Tolerance
% of Reading % of Range
OPEN (0 pF) 0s 300 pF - 0.6

SHORT (0 µH) 0 s 10 µH - 1
270 pF 30 s 300 pF 0.5 0.6
1 nF 30 s 1 nF 0.4 0.2
1 nF 30 s 10 nF 0.3 0.1
100 nF 30 s 100 nF 0.3 0.1
100 nF 30 s 1 µF 0.3 0.1
10 µF 30 s 10 µF 0.3 0.1
10 µF 30 s 100 µF 0.3 0.1
1,000 µF 30 s 1,000 µF 0.4 0.1
1,000 µF 30 s 10,000 µF 0.3 0.1
You have completed verifying the capacitance and inductance of the PXIe-4082. Select one of
the following options:
• If you are performing a pre-adjustment verification, close the session.
• To update the verification time stamp, complete the following steps:
Adjustment
This section explains how to adjust the PXIe-4080/4082. You can choose to perform these
adjustment procedures with or without performing the verification procedure first.
Note Repeat the verification procedures after you perform these adjustment
procedures. NI recommends that you perform a post-adjustment verification to
ensure that the device you have calibrated is operating within specifications after
adjustments.
Caution Do not skip any of the steps within a section of the adjustment
procedures.
Adjusting DC Voltage
Complete the following steps to adjust DC Voltage:
1. Disconnect all inputs from the PXIe-4080/4082.
2. Reset the calibrator.

3. Initialize an external calibration session to the PXIe-4080/4082.
4. Self-calibrate the PXIe-4080/4082.
5. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low thermal EMF cables according to
the configuration shown in Figure 1. on page 6.
7. Adjust the voltage gain with each configuration in the following table:
a) Output the specified voltage from the calibrator.
b) Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Gain VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustGain function
with the specified DMM settings.
Calibrator Settings DMM Settings
Function Range Input Resistance Expected Value
10 V DC Volts 10 V >10 GΩ 10 V
-10 V -10 V
8. Disconnect the cables from the PXIe-4080/4082, leaving the other end of the cable
connected to the calibrator binding posts.
11. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Misc VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustMisc function with
Type set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_VREF_DC_VOLTAGE.
13. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Offset VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustOffset function
with the following parameters:
• Function: DC Volts
• Range: 100 mV
• Input Resistance: >10 GΩ
You have completed adjusting the DC voltage mode of the PXIe-4080/4082. Proceed to one of
the following sections:
• Adjusting Resistance
• Adjusting AC Voltage
• Adjusting Current
If you are not performing additional adjustments, proceed to the Completing the Adjustment
Procedures section to commit the calibration constants.
Adjusting Resistance
Note You must adjust DC voltage before you adjust resistance.

Note If you do not use the resistance modes for any measurements or the accuracy
of these modes is irrelevant, you can skip this section and go directly to the
Adjusting AC Voltage section.
Complete the following steps to adjust the resistance of the device:

1. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator using low thermal EMF cables as shown in
3. Adjust the resistance calibration with each configuration in the following table:
a) Commit the DMM to the specified range.
b) Configure the calibrator as specified.
c) Wait the specified settling time.
d) Call niDMM Cal Adjust Gain VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustGain function with
the specified parameters.
DMM Settings Calibrator Settings Minimum
Settling
Function Range Input Expected Resistance Ext. Comp Time
Resistance Value Sense
4-wire 10 kΩ N/A (value from 10 kΩ On None 1s

resistance calibrator)
(value from 0Ω 1s
calibrator)
100 kΩ N/A (value from 100 kΩ 10 s
calibrator)
(value from 0Ω 1s
calibrator)
Type set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_RREF.
a) Commit the PXIe-4080/4082 to the specified range.

DMM Settings Calibrator Settings Minimum
Settling
Function Range Input Expected Resistance Ext. Comp Time
Resistance Value Sense
4-wire 10 MΩ N/A (value from 0Ω On None 0s

(value from 10 MΩ 10 s
calibrator)
2-wire 10 MΩ N/A (value from 0Ω Off None 0s
calibrator)
Type set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_RREF.
a) Commit the PXIe-4080/4082 to the specified range.
Function Range Input Expected Resistance Ext. Comp Minimum
Resistance Value Sense Settling
Time
2-wire 100 MΩ N/A (value from 0Ω Off None 0s

calibrator)
+Inf Standby 10 s
9. Output 0 Ω on the calibrator with External Sense turned on and Compensation set to
None.
10. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Offset VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustOffset function for
each range in the following table.

DMM Settings
Function Input Resistance Range
4-wire resistance N/A 100 Ω

1 kΩ
10 kΩ
100 kΩ
1 MΩ
10 MΩ
Type set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_VREF_RESISTANCE.
12. Disconnect all inputs from the PXIe-4080/4082 and plug in the shorting bar between the
HI and LO terminals.
14. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Offset VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustOffset function for
each range in the following table.
DMM Settings
Function Input Resistance Range
2-wire resistance N/A 100 Ω

1 kΩ
10 kΩ
100 kΩ
1 MΩ
10 MΩ
100 MΩ
You have completed adjusting the resistance of the PXIe-4080/4082. Proceed to one of the
following sections:
• Adjusting AC Voltage
• Adjusting Capacitance and Inductance
Procedures section to commit your calibration constants.

Adjusting AC Voltage
Note You must adjust DC voltage before you adjust AC voltage.
Note If you do not use the AC voltage modes for any measurements, or the
accuracy of these modes is irrelevant, you can skip this section in the calibration
procedure and go directly to the Adjusting Current section.
Complete the following steps to adjust the AC voltage of the device:

2. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator as shown in Figure 1. on page 6.
Type set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_VREF_AC_VOLTAGE.
4. Adjust the AC Voltage gain with each configuration in the following table:
a) Commit the device to specified range.
b) Configure the calibrator as specified and allow it to settle.
c) Call the niDMM Cal Adjust AC Filter VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustACFilter
function with the specified parameters.
Function Range Amplitude Frequency
AC Volts 50 mV 50 mV 1 kHz
5 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
100 kHz
200 kHz
300 kHz
500 kHz

AC Volts 500 mV 500 mV 1 kHz

5 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
100 kHz
200 kHz
300 kHz
500 kHz
AC Volts 5V 5V 1 kHz
5 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
100 kHz
200 kHz
300 kHz
500 kHz
AC Volts 50 V 50 V 1 kHz
5 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
100 kHz
200 kHz
300 kHz
10 V 500 kHz

AC Volts 300 V 100 V 1 kHz

5 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
100 kHz
200 kHz
50 V 300 kHz
10 V 500 kHz
6. Call the niDMM_Cal Adjust Misc VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustMisc function with
Type set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_VOLTAGE_AC_FILTER.
You have completed adjusting the AC voltage modes of the PXIe-4080/4082. Proceed to one
of the following sections:
• Adjusting Capacitance and Inductance
Procedures section to commit the calibration constants.
Adjusting Current
Note You must adjust DC voltage before you adjust current.
Note If you do not use the current modes (DC and AC), or the accuracy is
insignificant for your application you can skip this section and go directly to the
Adjusting Capacitance and Inductance section.
Complete the following steps to adjust the current modes of the device:
2. Disconnect all inputs of the PXIe-4080/4082 .
3. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Misc VI or niDMM_CalAdjustMisc function with Type
set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_VREF_DC_CURRENT.
4. Repeat the previous step, setting Type to
NIDMM_EXTCAL_MISCCAL_VREF_AC_CURRENT.
5. Connect the PXIe-4080/4082 to the calibrator as shown in Figure 4. on page 15.

6. Adjust the current gain with each configuration in the following table:
a) Commit the device to the specified range.
b) Configure the calibrator to the specified DC output current and allow it to settle.
c) Call the niDMM Cal Adjust Gain VI or niDMM_CalAdjustGain function with
d) Set the calibrator to Standby.
DMM Settings Calibrator Output Expected Value
Function Range Input Resistance
DC Current 20 mA N/A 20 mA 20 mA
-20 mA -20 mA
200 mA N/A 200 mA 200 mA
-200 mA -200 mA
1A N/A 1A 1A
-1 A -1 A
You have completed adjusting the current modes of the PXIe-4080/4082. To continue
adjusting other modes, proceed to the Adjusting Capacitance and Inductance section.
If you are finished adjusting modes, proceed to the Completing the Adjustment Procedures
section to commit the calibration constants.
Adjusting Capacitance and Inductance

Note If you do not use the capacitance or inductance modes for any measurements,
or the accuracy of these modes is irrelevant, you can skip this section.
Caution It is necessary to adjust DC voltage and resistance before running these

adjustment steps. During this procedure, be sure to keep hands and any other moving
objects away from the fixture after calling every function.
Complete the following steps to adjust the capacitance and inductance of the PXIe-4082.
1. Disconnect all inputs of the PXIe-4082.
2. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust LC VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustLC function with Type
set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_LC_OPEN.
3. Plug in the shorting bar across the HI and LO terminals on the PXIe-4082.
4. Call the niDMM Cal Adjust LC VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustLC function with Type
set to NIDMM_EXTCAL_LC_SHORT.
5. Remove the shorting bar from the PXIe-4082.

6. Adjust the capacitance and inductance calibration with each standard in the following
table:
a) Plug the specified resistor between the HI and LO terminals of the PXIe-4082. The
leads between the resistor and the PXIe-4082 should be ≤ 1 inch.
b) Wait 30 seconds for thermal EMF to stabilize.
c) Call the niDMM Cal Adjust LC VI or the niDMM_CalAdjustLC function with
the specified Type parameter.
Value of Resistor niDMM Cal Adjust LC Parameter - Type
25 Ω NIDMM_EXTCAL_LC_25OHM
125 Ω NIDMM_EXTCAL_LC_125OHM
5 kΩ NIDMM_EXTCAL_LC_5KOHM
100 kΩ NIDMM_EXTCAL_LC_100KOHM
You have completed adjusting the capacitance and inductance modes of the PXIe-4082.
Proceed to the Completing the Adjustment Procedures section to commit the calibration
constants.
Completing the Adjustment Procedures

To complete the adjustment procedure for the PXIe-4080/4082 and close the session, call the
niDMM Close Ext Cal VI or the niDMM_CloseExtCal function with the following
parameter:
• Action = NIDMM_EXTCAL_ACTION_SAVE if you want to save the new calibration
coefficients to the device. Otherwise,
• Action = NIDMM_EXTCAL_ACTION_ABORT if you want to restore the original calibration
coefficients to the device.
Reverification
Repeat the Verification section to determine the as-left status of the PXIe-4080/4082.
Note If any test fails reverification after performing an adjustment, verify that you
have met the test conditions before returning your PXIe-4080/4082 to NI. Refer to
the Worldwide Support and Services section for information about support resources
or service requests.
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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

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Multifunction Fluke 5720A or Voltage, Current, Maintained at 90 day

Banana shorting bar Pomona 5145 DCV, 2-Wire ≤ 40 mΩ resistance

Double banana plug Pomona 5405 2-Wire Gold-plated copper

Two insulated low Pomona 2305 2-Wire Gold-plated copper

25 Ω, 125 Ω, 5 kΩ, 100 Capacitance and • ≤ 1 % tolerance

Banana-to-banana coax Pasternack PE3005 Capacitance ≤ 40 pF

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To set up the test equipment, complete the following steps:

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As-Found and As-Left Limits

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100 mV >10 GΩ/10 MΩ -4.0 µV 4.0 µV -3.0 µV 3.0 µV

HI HI AUX V-GUARD GROUND

9. Wait two minutes for the thermal EMF to stabilize.

100 mV > 10 GΩ 2.2 V 0V

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DMM Settings Calibrator As-Found Limits (V) As-Left Limits (V)

100 mV >10 GΩ/ 100 mV 0.0999935 0.1000065 0.0999971 0.1000029

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DMM Settings Calibrator Settings As-Found Limits (V)

50 mV AC / DC 5 mV 1 kHz 0.0049775 0.0050225

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Verifying 4-Wire Resistance

AUX V-GUARD GROUND

3. Wait two minutes for thermal EMF to stabilize.

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10 MΩ Off 10 MΩ On None 800 10 100 2

Note Apply an offset null to the 100 kΩ measurement by subtracting the

Verifying 2-Wire Resistance

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1 MΩ Off 0Ω Off None - - - -

100 MΩ Off 100 MΩ Off None 3000 10 500 10

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1 MΩ Off 1 MΩ Off None 95 10 32 2

Note For the 1 MΩ and 100 kΩ measurements, subtract the corresponding

HI HI AUX V-GUARD GROUND

11. Wait two minutes for the thermal EMF to stabilize.

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20 mA -4.00 µA 4.00 µA -0.30 µA 0.30 µA

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HI SENSE HI AUX V-GUARD GROUND

7. Verify the accuracy for each configuration in the following table:

20 mA 18 mA 0.01798790 0.01801210 0.01799902 0.01800098

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Calibrator Settings DMM Range Limits (A)

1 mA 1 kHz 10 mA 0.00099760 0.00100240

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Verifying Capacitance and Inductance

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OPEN (0 pF) 0s 300 pF - 0.6

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Complete the following steps to adjust the resistance of the device:

4-wire 10 kΩ N/A (value from 10 kΩ On None 1s