Error -200153 when adjusting PXI-6115

[Brian_Johnson]

Calibration Executive v3.1.2

I'm running a PXI-6115.  While adjusting the module, Cal Exec returns an error:

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An NI-DAQmx interface error occurred at:

Step: DAQmx External Calibration

Sequence: Adjust E Series

Specific Error Information:

Error Code: -200153

Error Message: Reference Voltage applied for calibration is outside the range defined for calibration of this device.

Ensure that the reference voltage falls within the range specified for the device.

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I've ran the module 3 times, & I get the same error every time.

Brian Johnson

PMEL Tech III

Bionetics PMEL

Wright-Patterson AFB

brian.johnson@wpafb.af.mil

[TheWoost]

Hi Brian,

What kind of calibrator, DMM, and counter are you using in your calibration setup?  How far are these devices out of calibration?  Is this the only PXI-6115 that you have and are trying to calibrate, or do others pass calibration successfully?  In addition, are you using revision B of the E Series calibration fixture (S Series devices require this revision)?

Regards,
Andrew W
National Instruments

[Mcdan]

Brian,

I suspect that what you are seeing is due to the version of a versioning conflict between CalExec and DAQmx.  If you are using DAQmx 8.3.1 or newer, then you need Calibration Executive 3.2 for 6115 devices.  Here's some background on why this is:

The actual calibration procedure is implemented in the driver, which CalExec calls into.  We found a way to improve our calibration algorithm for 6115 devices in the driver, and this got implemented in DAQmx version 8.3.1.  However, to implement this change, we needed to change the allowable value of the reference voltage applied during calibration.  We used to allow any voltage between 6 V and 9.998 V.  We changed this to be 5 V +/- 5 mV.  The problem here is that if you are using an older version of CalExec (older than 3.2), it will apply a reference voltage in the old allowable range.  If you have updated DAQmx to 8.3.1 or newer, this is no longer valid.

If this is the problem you are seeing, then there is two ways to fix it.  As a first option, you could upgrade CalExec to version 3.2, which was updated to work with the new 6115's new calibration algorithm in DAQmx drivers 8.3.1 and newer.  Your second option would be to back your DAQmx version down to something older than 8.3.1.

Hope this helps,

Dan

[Brian_Johnson]

You hit the nail on the head.  I'm using DAQmx 8.3.1 & Cal Exec 3.1.

Is there a patch I can download to update Cal Exec to 3.2?  If so, could you provide a link?

Thanks

[TheWoost]

Brian,

Calibration Executive 3.2 is a paid upgrade version because it is a full released application.  If you want more information about purchasing this version you could contact a sales representative at (888) 280-7645.  If this is not an option, downgrading the installed version of NI-DAQmx will be required.

Regards,
Andrew

[Brian_Johnson]

I don't think upgrading the software will be a problem.  The AF Research Lab has deep pockets.  😉

Thanks for the info.