NI PXI-6031E resolution PXI oscilloscope

Title: Triggers, Calibration, and Bus Interface Specifications for NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E

Introduction: Understanding the triggers, calibration, and bus interface specifications is essential for effectively utilizing the NI 6030E, NI 6031E, NI 6032E, and NI 6033E devices. This article provides organized information on analog and digital triggers, calibration parameters, and bus interface details.

Section 1: Analog Trigger 1.1 Purpose:

• Analog Input: Start, reference, and pause trigger, sample clock
• Analog Output: Start and pause trigger, sample clock
• Counter/Timers: Source, gate

1.2 Source (NI 6030E/6032E/6031E/6033E):

• NI 6030E: AI <0..15>, PFI 0/AI START TRIG
• NI 6031E: AI <0..63>, PFI 0/AI START TRIG

1.3 Level:

• Internal: ±Full scale
• External: ±10 V
• Slope: Positive or negative (software-selectable)
• Resolution: 12 bits, 1 in 4,096
• Hysteresis: Programmable

1.4 Bandwidth (–3 dB):

• PCI devices: 255 kHz internal, 4 MHz external
• PXI devices: 255 kHz internal/external

1.5 External Input (PFI 0/AI START TRIG):

• Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Coupling: DC

1.6 Protection:

• Digital Signal: 0.5 to VCC + 0.5 V
• Analog Signal or Disabled: ±35 V
• Powered Off: ±35 V
• Accuracy: ±1% of full-scale range

Section 2: Digital Trigger 2.1 Purpose:

• Analog Input: Start, reference, and pause trigger, sample clock
• Analog Output: Start and pause trigger, sample clock
• Counter/Timers: Source, gate

2.2 External Sources:

• PFI <0..9>, RTSI <0..6>
• Compatibility: 5 V TTL
• Response: Rising or falling edge
• Pulse Width: 10 ns min

2.3 RTSI (PCI Only):

• Trigger Lines: 7

2.4 PXI Trigger Bus (PXI Only):

• Trigger Lines: 6
• Star Trigger: 1

Section 3: Calibration 3.1 Recommended Warm-Up Time: 15 minutes 3.2 Calibration Interval: 1 year 3.3 External Calibration Reference: Between 6 and 9.999 V 3.4 Onboard Calibration Reference:

• Level: 5.000 V (±1.0 mV) over full operating temperature
• Temperature Coefficient: ±0.6 ppm/°C max
• Long-Term Stability: ±6 ppm/

Section 4: Bus Interface 4.1 Type: Master, slave

Section 5: Power 5.1 Bus Requirements:

• +5 VDC (±5%): 1.5 A
• Note: Excludes power consumed through VCC available at the I/O connector.

Conclusion: Understanding the triggers, calibration, and bus interface specifications of the NI 6030E, NI 6031E, NI 6032E, and NI 6033E is crucial for accurate and reliable operation. These organized details empower users to configure and utilize these devices effectively across various applications.