Using NI PXI-2520 and DMM to perform Electrical test for electronic module (BUT)

[BadreArras]

Hello,

I’m new in PXI technologies, and I want to learn how to perform some basic test for electronics modul (UUT),to began I have read some manual explaining the architectur of switching card also the wiring to use with DMM.

Here is my hardware:  switching card 'NI PXI-2520' and a DMM 'NI PXI-4070’integrated inside one chassis 1045, everything is connected to fixture with a DIN-160 cable.

I want to perform a resistor test using .Net languages (C# or VB.net does not matter for me J ) I have search in the net for some example but unfortunately I didn’t find anything.

My ultimate aim is to be able to do these test :

Open/Short test between different pins.

Diode/Cap/Resistor Test.

Relays test.

Could someone give me some guidance on how to perform that test? I will be very grateful.

Many thanks in advance.

[hnesmith]

Hello BadreArras, 

The first step to programming/interacting with your device is to make sure you have the right drivers installed. Have you installed NI DAQmx and NI Switch. NI Switch gives you direct access to the hardware through an easy to use GUI, and NI DAQmx is the driver API you will use to communicate with your device. Both of these drivers install support that includes shipped examples and would be a good starting point. Links to this support are listed below. 

NI Switch - http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/13621

NI DAQmx - http://www.ni.com/dataacquisition/nidaqmx.htm

[Dennis_Knutson]

The driver is actual NI-DMM. DAQmx is for data acquisition devices.