National Instruments PCI-4070 Digital Multimeter Device

The PCI-4070 (Part number: 778275-01) is a high-speed 6.5 Digit Digital Multimeter Device by National Instruments. This FlexDMM is compatible with PC-based systems. The PCI-4070 DMM is specifically designed to perform high-resolution measurements, but can also be used as a digitizer. As a DMM, this device measures AC/DC voltage, currents, and resistances. A diode testing option is also available in the PCI-4070. This device is ideal for automated tests in an R&D environment and on the production floor. The PCI 4070 has a basic DC voltage accuracy of 25 ppm.

The device operates using the NI-DMM driver software (version 3.0.2 or later). The software is compatible with application development environments (ADEs) such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Microsoft Visual C++, and Microsoft Visual Basic.

The PCI-4070 Digital Multimeter has 12 built-in measurement functions and built-in self-calibration. While this device is in the isolated digitizer mode, it can measure both AC and DC-coupled waveforms in all voltage and current modes. The isolation feature allows users to measure differential waveforms with high levels of common-mode voltage. If the user utilizes LabVIEW with the isolated digitizer feature, then they have the capability to assess transients, fly-back signals, and more. While utilizing NI LabVIEW and NI-DMM driver software, the user can increase the resolution of the Digital Multimeter Device to 7-digit performance at 5 S per second. This rate is four times the resolution of a standard 6.5 digit Digital Multimeter. In DC mode, this model has resolution options of 7, 6.5, 5.5, 4.5, and 3 digits. The device has a recommended operating temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C.

The maximum sampling rate of the DMM depends upon the selected resolution. It increases with low digit resolution. The PCI-4070 has a maximum sampling rate in the range of 5 S per second to 1.8 MS/sec. The maximum trigger rate in the DC mode is 06 kHz. The sampling rate in the AC mode is from 0.25 S per second to 1.0 kS per second. In AC mode, the maximum trigger rate of the PCI-4070 is 1 kHz. The device has a weight of 20 oz., with the dimensions: 4.95 x 13.6 in.

The PCI-4070 is available to be calibrated. While the recommended calibration period for individual parts varies, most parts should be calibrated either annually or every two years to ensure accuracy. If you need the PCI-4070 calibrated, Apex Waves provides options. We offer high-quality NIST accredited calibrations through a 3rd party, with an average turnaround time of 1 to 2 weeks. When you order the PCI-4070 with us, you can request basic (unaccredited) in-house calibration that will calibrate the part to the manufacturer specifications prior to being shipped. Call or email us today for more information about calibrating the PCI-4070!