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PXIe-1085 Chassis - need help with module selection and connection

I am using a PXIe-1085 chassis.  I need to find a module to use that will provide a +5VDC and -5VRTN to eight external devices.  Each of these devices has an input current of 25mA.  Which module would be the best to use?  Also, what pins on the module would I connect to? 

The external devices have the following pinout:

Pin A: +5VDC

Pin B: -5VRTN

 

I really appreciate any help you can provide me with.  This is my first time using the NI PXIe equipment, so I'm very new to this.

Thank you!

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Are you looking to power up your eight external devices which requires +5V and -5V rails from PXI chassis?

 

You have a wide range of PXI power supply or SMU modules from NI that can provide +5V and -5V.

 

1. Do you need individual control of the device power supplies?

2. Is there a requirement for a precise power supply, i.e., should it have a kelvin connection?

3. Please let us know what exactly is the device

4. Do you want to communicate with your external device from a PXI instrument?

Santhosh
Soliton Technologies

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