Hi Rick,
There is currently no chassis that I know of that will let you calibrate PCI cards outside the PC. I guess you could build up a computer outside a case to make it easier to swap in new cards for calibration. However, these cards are not hot-swappable and you would need to treat it like any other PCI card. In addition, the 6542 isn't currently supported in calibration executive. Did you have a custom calibration procedure you were going to run?
In regards to the 6713, the calibration devices and procedure is the same for both cards (minus a few steps just for the PXI calibration). The devices can be seen below:
| Instrument |
Recommended Model |
Requirements |
| Calibrator |
Fluke 5700A |
If that instrument is unavailable, use a high-precision
voltage source that is at least 50 ppm accurate for 12- and 13-bit boards and 10
ppm for 16-bit boards. |
| DMM |
NI 4070,
Agilent 3458A |
If these instruments are unavailable, use a multi-ranging
5.5-digit DMM with an accuracy of 40 ppm |
| Counter |
Agilent 53131A |
If this instrument is unavailable, use a counter with an
accuracy of 0.01%. |
| Chassis |
NI PXI-1042,
NI PXI-1042Q |
Use with PXI modules. |
| DAQ Accessory |
NI SCB-68 |
Shielded I/O connector block with 68 screw terminals for easy
signal connection to 68- or 100-pin DAQ devices. |
NI CB-68LP,
NI CB-68LPR,
NI TBX-68 |
Low-cost termination accessories with 68 screw terminals for
easy connection of field I/O signals to 68-pin DAQ devices. |
| Shielded DAQ Cable |
NI SH68-68-EP |
Use with NI 671x/672x/673x modules
with a 68-pin SCSI II connector. |
| NI SHC68-68-EP |
Use with NI 6715. |
| NI SH68-C68-S |
Use with NI 6722/6723. |
For the calibration procedure to work you need the computer to have access to the calibrator, DMM, and counter. This means they need some type of direct connection to the computer where the PCI cards are installed. This may be in the form of a GPIB card / cable or MXI connection to a PXI chassis that includes the DMM or other devices.
I hope this helps,
Paul C.
