The National Instruments PCI-4060 is a 5.5-digit PCI-based digital multimeter engineered for high-accuracy measurements in automated production test, portable field test, and benchtop environments. This card-based instrument integrates directly into PC systems via the PCI bus and delivers comprehensive measurement capabilities across DC/AC voltage, DC/AC current, 2-wire and 4-wire resistance, frequency, and temperature.
Technical Specifications
DC Voltage
• Ranges: 20 mV, 200 mV, 2 V, 25 V, 250 V
• Accuracy (5.5 digits, autozero on): ±0.0029% of reading ±6 µV (20–200 mV), ±0.0029% of reading ±10 µV (2 V), ±0.0032% of reading ±1 mV (25 V), ±0.0032% of reading ±1.25 mV (250 V)
• Overrange to 300 V
• Input bias current: 1 nA maximum
• Input resistance: >1 GΩ (20–200 mV ranges); 1 MΩ (25–250 V ranges)
• NMRR (10 Hz filter, 50/60 Hz ±1%): 80 dB
• DC CMRR (1 kΩ imbalance, HI lead): 140 dB
• AC CMRR (50/60 Hz, 1 kΩ imbalance, HI lead): >80 dB
AC Voltage
• Ranges: 20 mVrms, 200 mVrms, 2 Vrms, 25 Vrms, 250 Vrms
• Bandwidth: 20 Hz – 25 kHz
• True RMS measurement with AC coupling
• Specified accuracy applies for sine waves ≥10% of input range
DC Current
• Ranges: 20 mA, 200 mA
• Maximum input: 200 mA/250 V
• Input protection: Fuse F1 500 mA/250 V fast
• Burden voltage: 1 GΩ)
• Excellent noise rejection and common-mode rejection performance
• True RMS AC voltage and current measurement
• Dual resistance measurement modes for flexibility
– Typical Applications
• Automated production test systems
• Portable field measurements
• Benchtop electronic test and validation
• Precision circuit characterization and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
The PCI-4060 interfaces with host PC systems through the PCI bus, enabling seamless integration into LabVIEW and other National Instruments software environments for measurement automation and data acquisition.
