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Documentation Requirements
The following documents are your primary references for writing your calibration utility with
NI-DAQmx. You can download the latest version of these documents from the NI Web site at
ni.com/manuals.
• The NI PXIe-4357 and TB-4357 Installation Guide and Terminal Block Specifications
provides instructions for installing and configuring the NI PXIe-4357 module and TB-4357
accessory. This document also contains TB-4357 specifications.
• The NI PXIe-4357 User Manual describes how to use the NI PXIe-4357.
• The NI PXIe-4357 Specifications lists the specifications for the NI PXIe-4357.
• The NI-DAQmx Help includes information about creating applications that use the
NI-DAQmx driver.
• The NI-DAQmx C Reference Help includes information about the functions in the driver.
Calibration Interval
National Instruments recommends a calibration interval of one year for the NI PXIe-4357. You
should adjust the recommended calibration interval based on the measurement accuracy
demands of your application.
Test Equipment
National Instruments recommends that you use the equipment in Table 1 for calibrating an
NI PXIe-4357 module.
Table 1. Recommended Equipment
Equipment Recommended Model(s) Requirements
Calibrator Fluke 5520A If this instrument is unavailable,
use a calibrator that can provide
resistance values in the range of
0 Ω to 400 Ω with 0.01 Ω
resolution, an accuracy of 90 ppm
or better, and automatic lead-wire
compensation.
PXI Express chassis NI PXIe-1062Q —
Connection accessory TB-4357 terminal block Screw terminal accessory for the
NI PXIe-4357.