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PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module

3U PXI Digital Multimeter Module - V/I/R/Frequency/Diode/Capacitance in One Card

XGY PXI-406X is a 3U CPCI/PXI digital multimeter module family for modular automated test systems. The family supports AC/DC voltage and current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement with Windows and Linux VISA-based driver support.

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PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module

Core Specifications

Key technical parameters for the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module.

Frequency Range

3 to 300 kHz

Capacitance Accuracy

+/-1% @ 25 deg C +/-10 deg C

Driver Support

VISA-based PNP driver

Current Range

0 to 3 A

Application fit

Match the product configuration to the engineering workflow before quotation.

Use the application fit, workflow and RFQ sections below to turn a product page into a practical engineering shortlist.

Application fit

Automated Electrical Measurement Systems

PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module should be scoped around Automated electrical measurement systems, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

3 to 300 kHz+/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms0 to 3 A

Application fit

PXI And CPCI Modular Measurement Platforms

PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module should be scoped around PXI and CPCI modular measurement platforms, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

+/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms0 to 3 A3U single-width, 4HP

Application fit

Voltage, Current, Resistance, Frequency, Diode, And Capacitance Measurement

PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module should be scoped around Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

0 to 3 A3U single-width, 4HP0 to 3 A

Application fit

Windows And Linux VISA Driver Integration

PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module should be scoped around Windows and Linux VISA driver integration, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

3U single-width, 4HP0 to 3 A+/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms

PXI/CPCI Digital Multimeter Module for Automated Test

PXI-406X digital multimeter modules are designed for PXI and CPCI measurement platforms that need compact electrical measurement capability in a 3U single-width module. The family covers common automated-test measurements, including voltage, current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement.

Key Technical Advantages

  • Multifunction Measurement: Supports AC/DC current, AC/DC voltage, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance functions.
  • PXI/CPCI Architecture: Designed around a 3U CPCI/PXI bus module format for chassis-based instrumentation.
  • Voltage and Current Coverage: Voltage ranges extend to +/-350 VDC and 350 Vrms, with current measurement from 0 to 3 A.
  • Resistance and Capacitance: Resistance measurement covers 0 to 100 Mohm, while capacitance coverage spans 0.3 nF to 1000 nF.
  • Driver Support: VISA-based PNP driver support is provided for Windows and Linux systems.
  • Grade Options: Commercial, industrial, and military temperature-grade ordering options support different deployment needs.

Typical Applications

  • Automated electrical measurement systems
  • PXI and CPCI modular measurement platforms
  • Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement
  • Windows and Linux VISA driver integration

Core Specifications

  • Frequency Range: 3 to 300 kHz
  • Voltage Range: +/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms
  • Current Range: 0 to 3 A
  • Form Factor: 3U single-width, 4HP

Key Advantages

  • Multifunction Measurement Supports AC/DC current, AC/DC voltage, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance functions.
  • PXI/CPCI Architecture Designed around a 3U CPCI/PXI bus module format for chassis-based instrumentation.
  • Voltage and Current Coverage Voltage ranges extend to +/-350 VDC and 350 Vrms, with current measurement from 0 to 3 A.
  • Resistance and Capacitance Resistance measurement covers 0 to 100 Mohm, while capacitance coverage spans 0.3 nF to 1000 nF.
  • Driver Support VISA-based PNP driver support is provided for Windows and Linux systems.
  • Grade Options Commercial, industrial, and military temperature-grade ordering options support different deployment needs.

Performance Highlights

  • Frequency Range 3 to 300 kHz
  • Voltage Range +/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms
  • Current Range 0 to 3 A
  • Form Factor 3U single-width, 4HP

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Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
Current Range 0 to 3 A
Voltage Range +/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms
Resistance Range 0 to 100 Mohm
Frequency Range 3 to 300 kHz
Diode Measurement Supported
Capacitance Range 0.3 nF to 1000 nF; capacitance value can be customized
Capacitance Accuracy +/-1% @ 25 deg C +/-10 deg C
Operating System Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Linux
Driver Support VISA-based PNP driver
Form Factor 3U single-width, 4HP
Operating Temperature Commercial C: 0 to +50 deg C; Industrial I: -20 to +50 deg C; Military J: -40 to +50 deg C
Storage Temperature Commercial C: -20 to +70 deg C; Industrial I: -40 to +70 deg C; Military J: -55 to +85 deg C
Humidity 95% @ 25 deg C, non-condensing
PXI-4061 Description: 5 1/2 digit multimeter module; 300 V range; commercial grade; Availability: Standard
PXI-4062 Description: 5 1/2 digit multimeter module; 350 V range; commercial grade; Availability: Standard
PXI-4063 Description: Capacitance measurement module; 0.3 nF to 1000 nF range; commercial grade; Availability: Standard
PXI-406X-I Description: Digital multimeter module; industrial grade; Availability: Optional
PXI-406X-J Description: Digital multimeter module; military grade; Availability: Optional

* Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact XGY Tek for full technical datasheet.

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Fit check

Use this product when the requirement matches the published envelope.

Strong fit

  • Projects centred on Automated electrical measurement systems
  • Projects centred on PXI and CPCI modular measurement platforms
  • Projects centred on Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement
  • Requirements that benefit from Multifunction Measurement and PXI/CPCI Architecture

Review alternatives

  • Requirements outside the published voltage, current, power or frequency envelope
  • Projects without a defined DUT, site power, interface or acceptance method
  • Simple bench work where a lower-cost standard supply would meet the requirement
  • RFQs that cannot yet specify protection, cooling, cabling or control boundaries

Quote-stage checklist

The fastest way to make the enquiry useful.

Voltage rangeCurrent / powerOperating modeDUT typeLoad profileControl interfaceProtection needsCooling / installationCable / fixture planCompliance workflowLead timeFAT/SAT evidence

Add the operating profile, safety boundary, control interface and acceptance evidence expected by the buyer before requesting final configuration and lead time.

Quote workflow

Make the test plan visible before the quote is final.

A useful RFQ is a short engineering model: operating envelope, DUT workflow, control boundary and acceptance evidence.

Send RFQ
01

Confirm the electrical envelope

Ratings map

Start with +/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms. Confirm the required model rating before treating the page summary as a released configuration.

02

Define the DUT workflow

Use-case brief

Map the equipment to Automated electrical measurement systems; PXI and CPCI modular measurement platforms; Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement and record any transient, cycling, compliance or automation needs.

03

Lock the acceptance package

Quote evidence

Confirm control interfaces, protection requirements, data logging, remote operation and the FAT/SAT evidence needed by the buyer.

Ready to upgrade your automated test system?

XGY Tek engineering team can assist you with module integration, custom API hooks, and throughput optimization for the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module used for?

The PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module is part of XGY Tek's Modular Test Instruments catalogue, supplied to engineering teams worldwide for laboratory, production, and field test workflows. XGY PXI-406X is a 3U CPCI/PXI digital multimeter module family for modular automated test systems. The family supports AC/DC voltage and current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement with Windows and Linux VISA-based driver support.

Which PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module specifications should buyers compare first?

Start with Current Range: 0 to 3 A; Voltage Range: +/-350 VDC; 0 to 350 Vrms; Resistance Range: 0 to 100 Mohm; Frequency Range: 3 to 300 kHz. Buyers should also confirm interface, software integration, accessories, calibration documentation, lead time, and acceptance requirements before purchase.

Which applications is the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module typically matched to?

Typical applications listed for the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module include Automated electrical measurement systems; PXI and CPCI modular measurement platforms; Voltage, current, resistance, frequency, diode, and capacitance measurement; Windows and Linux VISA driver integration. If the required range, channel count, power level, environmental condition, or automation interface differs from these scenarios, XGY Tek should review the configuration before quotation.

When should buyers consider another Modular Test Instruments option instead of the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module?

Compare alternatives when the required measurement range, output power, channel count, bandwidth, software workflow, fixture design, or documentation package does not match the published PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module specifications. XGY Tek can recommend a different model or custom-scoped option during quotation.

How do I get a quote or datasheet for the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module?

Use the Get a Quote form to share your application, required configuration, and rollout timeline. An XGY Tek engineer based in Adelaide or Sydney will respond the same business day. Where a downloadable datasheet is available, it is linked from the product page. Get a Quote

Who is XGY Tek and how is the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module supported?

XGY Tek (XGY Pty Ltd, ABN 70 688 984 590) is an Australian test and measurement company headquartered in Adelaide with a Sydney office. XGY Tek ships the PXI-406X Digital Multimeter Module to engineering teams worldwide, with calibration documentation and acceptance requirements confirmed during quotation. Post-sales support is handled directly by applications engineers during AEST/ACST hours. About XGY TekWhere to Buy