Appendix A Specifications
NI PCI-5911 User Manual A-8 ni.com
Calibration
Self-calibration (internal calibration) .....Self-calibration is done using a
software command. The
calibration involves gain, offset
and linearity correction for all
input ranges and input modes.
Interval.............................................1 week, or any time temperature
changes beyond ±5 °C. Hardware
detects temperature variations
beyond calibration limits, which
can also be queried by software.
External calibration.................................Internal reference requires
recalibration
Interval.............................................1 year
Warm-up time.........................................15 minutes
Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 3111-1, UL 61010B-1
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or to ni.com.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Emissions................................................EN 55011 Class A at 10 m
FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz
Immunity................................................EN 61326:1997 + A2:2001,
Table 1
EMC/EMI...............................................CE, C-Tick and FCC Part 15
(Class A) Compliant
Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.