NI PXIE-4300 Signal conditioning data acquisition equipment

Title: NI PXIe-4300 Specifications: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction: The NI PXIe-4300 is a versatile peripheral module designed for precision signal output timing in various applications. This article provides a detailed breakdown of its key specifications and environmental considerations.

1. Output Timing Signals:
   • Source:
     • Start Trigger
     • Reference Trigger
     • Pause Trigger
     • PFI<0..1>
     • Sample Clock
     • Various Derived Timebases and Clocks
   • Destination:
     • PXI_TRIG<0..7>
     • PXIe_DSTAR C
   • Polarity: Software-selectable
   • Bus Interface: x1 PXI Express peripheral module, specification rev 1.0 compliant
   • Slot Compatibility: PXI Express or PXI Express hybrid slots
   • DMA Channels: 1 analog input

NI PXIE-4300 Signal conditioning data acquisition equipment

1. Calibration:
   • Recommended Warm-up Time: 15 minutes
   • Calibration Interval: 1 year
2. Power Requirements:
   • +3.3 V: 2.0 W
   • +12 V: 8.8 W
3. Physical Requirements:
   • Dimensions: Standard 3U PXIe, 16 cm by 10 cm (6.3 in. by 3.9 in.)
   • Weight: 148 g (5.2 oz)
   • I/O Connector: 96-pin male DIN 41612/IEC 60603-2 connector.
4. Environmental Specifications:
   • Maximum Altitude: 2,000 m (800 mbar), at 25 °C ambient temperature
   • Pollution Degree: 2 (Indoor use only)
   • Operating Environment:
     • Ambient Temperature Range: 0 °C to 55 °C
     • Relative Humidity Range: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
   • Storage Environment:
     • Ambient Temperature Range: -40 °C to 71 °C
     • Relative Humidity Range: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
5. Shock and Vibration:
   • Operating Shock: 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
   • Random Vibration:
     • Operating: 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
     • Non-Operating: 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms
6. Safety Voltage:
   • Connect only voltages within specified limits:
     • Between any AI+ and AI-: ±11 V
     • Between any AI terminal and COM: ±11 V
7. Isolation:
   • Channel to Channel:
     • Continuous: 300 Vrms, Measurement Category II (Basic)
     • Withstand: 1,400 Vrms
   • Channel to Earth Ground:
     • Continuous: 300 Vrms, Measurement Category II
     • Withstand: 2,300 Vrms, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test

NI PXIE-4300 Signal conditioning data acquisition equipment

By adhering to these specifications, users can ensure optimal performance and reliability of the NI PXIe-4300 in their specific applications.

Application and Technology
Integrated Signal Conditioning
By combining signal conditioning and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) on the same device, the NI PXIe-4300 isolated analog input module delivers a smaller footprint and higher measurement performance. Integrated signal conditioning also provides simplified cable management and calibration due to fewer components, which drastically reduces the installation and maintenance cost of a high-channel-count measurement system.

Safety and Accuracy with Channel-to-Channel Isolation
Isolation is needed for safe operation around high voltages. The NI PXIe-4300 has 300 V of continuous channel-to-channel isolation for measurements with differing potentials rms as well as 3,300 V transient withstand for protection from sudden voltage spikes. In addition to offering increased safety, channel-to-channel isolated systems are more rms accurate and easier to set up due to the elimination of ground loops.

PXI Express Dedicated Data Throughput
The SC Express modules are built on the x1 PXI Express bus with dedicated bandwidth per device up to 250 MB/s. Because of the added bandwidth provided by PXI Express, SC Express modules offer simultaneous sampling options using the same channel counts and connectivity as multiplexed devices. Unlike multiplexed devices that reduce sampling rates, you can use simultaneous sampling devices to maintain sampling rates as you expand the number of channels.

PXI Platform Advanced Timing and Synchronization
PXI Express provides advanced timing and synchronization features, including a 100 MHz differential system clock, differential signaling, and differential star triggers. By using differential clocking and synchronization, PXI Express systems benefit from increased noise immunity for instrumentation clocks and the ability to transmit at higher-frequency rates. The SC Express family leverages PXI Express to deliver tight synchronization between modules in one chassis or multiple chassis.

Wide Variety of I/O on the PXI Platform
When combined with more than 1500 I/O types in the PXI platform, this module offers the flexibility needed to develop a measurement system that meets your application needs. PXI modules are compatible with the CompactPCI and CompactPCI Express industrial computer standards and offer additional features such as environmental specifications, standardized software, and built-in timing and synchronization.