What Are NI PXI Digital Multimeters (DMMs)?

PXIe-4080 digital multimeter for test.

PXI Digital Multimeters (DMMs) perform high-precision voltage, current, resistance, temperature, inductance, capacitance, and frequency/period measurements, as well as diode tests. NI PXI DMMs offer a smarter way to tackle difficult electrical test applications in various industries.

Visualize and Control Quickly

NI InstrumentStudio multi-instrument setup view.

PXI DMMs come with NI InstrumentStudio™ software, an interactive, ready-to-run front panel for visualizing measurements. Set the measurement type, resolution, and hardware triggers to match your testing needs and view instantaneous measurements for quick insights or generate plots for detailed analysis.

Maximize Measurement Accuracy

NI PXIe-4081 DMM

With 26 bits of resolution and high stability, NI PXI DMMs can measure from 10 nV to 1,000 V, 1 pA to 3 A, and 10 µΩ to 5 GΩ, outperforming traditional DMMs. Techniques like offset compensated ohms, DC noise rejection, and self-calibration ensure greater accuracy, lower cost, and reduced downtime.

Customize Measurement Settings

NI DMMs give you the ability to fully customize measurement settings to prioritize speed or accuracy by programmatically adjusting ADC calibration, auto-zero, settling time, and aperture time using the NI-DMM device driver API.

Analyze Transient Waveforms

Engineer testing electronics in lab.

With sample rates up to 1.8 MS/s, 36X faster than traditional DMMs, the isolated digitizer helps you debug and analyze transient waveforms or signals up to 1,000 V. This isolated digitizer improves rejection, safety, and accuracy while eliminating the need for additional instrumentation and wiring.

Boost Channel Count

PXI chassis with multiple test modules.

Combine PXI DMMs with a wide selection of PXI switches to cost-effectively scale the number of channels. Hardware handshaking simplifies the use of multiple instruments and optimizes signal transmission, resulting in faster test times and higher measurement throughput.

Build a system with the NI System Advisor

Try the PXI Advisor

Use the NI advisor to configure your PXI system, including chassis, controller, modules, software, services, and accessories. Check compatibility, save your setup, share it with your team, and streamline quoting and purchasing.

 

Fundamentals of Building a Test System

 

Defining a test strategy and planning system investments are critical to reducing cost, optimizing your test investment lifecycle, and maximizing efficiency. Learn test strategies, best practices, and design trade-offs for your test systems.

 

Free Included Software

NI PXI instruments include: 

  • Ready-to-run instrument panels to control and monitor multiple PXI instruments in a single environment using NI InstrumentStudio™ software
  • Instrument drivers to simplify setup and programming with example programs for NI LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, C#, and more

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